Birds and Bees lands at Artspace
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
ISITWENDAM
Until Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at Theatre Northwest. Originally started at Theatre NorthWest as part of the 2017 Presentation Series, this play comes to Prince George fresh off its world premiere in Toronto. An amazing performance by CBC TV's Burden of Truth star Meegwun Fairbrother, taking on nine roles, is accompanied by digital and video elements. When Brendan White, a half-Ojibway, half-white man is hired by Aboriginal Affairs to discredit a residential school survivor's claim his whole world is turned upside down. For tickets visit
THE BIRDS AND THE BEES
Until Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at ArtSpace, above Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., Miracle Theatre presents the comedy The Birds and the Bees, a fulllength professional theatre production. Proceeds from the show will be donated to the Children of Prince George Endowment Fund under the trusteeship of the Prince George Community Foundation. This new endowment fund for local charities was established with $84,039 donated from Miracle Theatre's last production. Tickets are $34 each at Books & Co. or call 250-563-6637. For more information visit
OLD TIME FIDDLER'S DANCE
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the PG Elks Community Hall, the BC Old Time Fiddler's are holding a dance featuring their signature toetapping music to swing your partner. $10 to get in and that includes a light lunch and prizes. Cash bar. Tickets available at Books & Co. or at the door. Children get in free.
SKIJORING PG
Sunday, Feb. 16 starting at 8 a.m. at the rodeo grounds behind the CN Centre, Skijoring PG 2020 is presented. It's the wildest winter sport you've never heard of! There will be many classes where you'll see a mounted rider on horseback, towing a skier behind. These timed races can include ski jumps, relays and flat heats and will go all day at the rodeo grounds behind the CN Centre. Dress for outside and be prepared for a great day of sport. For more information visit the Skijoring PG 2020 Facebook page.
RAMBLERS SNOWSHOE
Sunday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. meet at City Hall to carpool with the Caledonia Ramblers on the easy snowshoe trip to Livingston Springs. Participants should consider bringing both snowshoes and ice cleats (ice grippers) with them, along with a day backpack, sufficient water or perhaps something hot to drink, lunch and snacks, extra warm clothing and possibly hiking poles. The carpool fee is $8. For more information go to caledoniaramblers.ca.
SPEAKER SERIES
Sunday, Feb. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, 850 River Rd., Ray Olson author of Ghosts of the East Line and guest Clarence Boudreau will offer a presentation, stories and discussions with the audience. The speaker series continues on March 1 and 8. For more information visit www.pgrfm.bc.ca.
BARKERVILLE'S FAMILY DAY
Saturday, Feb. 15 to Monday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E. Barkerville's Family Day weekend celebrations include winter exhibits, games, performances, bonfires, and more with favourite historic interpreters. Entry is $10 for adults, youth and seniors $5 and family is $25. For a full schedule of events and pricing visit call 250-9943332 | barkerville@barkerville.ca
CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS
Every Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 8141 Otway Rd., Caledonia Nordic Ski Club offers free Classic Cross Country Ski Tours for seniors 55+ led by senior ski instructors. There will be tour groups to accommodate all levels of skiers from beginner to experienced. For non-members there are half-priced rentals and trail passes. Register at 250-564-3809 | office@caledonianordic.com.