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SPECIAL EVENTS

September 5, 2012 Nitehawks Exhibition Game vs. Nelson @ 7:00 p.m. September 7, 2012 Nitehawks Exhibition Game vs. Castlegar @ 7:30 p.m. September 9, 2012 Nitehawks Exhibition Game vs. Selkirk College @ 6:00 p.m. September 17 - 28, 2012 BVSC “Jump Start” Clinic October 5, 2012 Skate from 6-6:45 p.m. and then stay to watch the Nitehawk game. Kids pay $5 October 12, 2012 Skate with the Nitehawks 6 - 7:45 p.m. October 19, 2012 Pro-D Day Skate 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Skate from 6-6:45 p.m. and then stay to watch the Nitehawk game. Kids pay $5 October 26, 2012 Halloween Skate 6 - 7:45 p.m. November 2, 2012 Free Pizza Skate 6 - 7:45 p.m. November 9, 10, 11, 2012 Atom House Tournament November 12, 2012 No School Day Skate 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 16, 2012 Free skate with donation of food item 6 - 7:45 p.m. November 23, 24, 25, 2012 Pee Wee House Tournament November 29 - December 2, 2012 BVSC hosting West Kootenay Invitational December 7, 2012 Skate from 6-6:45 p.m. and then stay to watch the Nitehawk game. Kids pay $5 December 8, 2012 Breakfast with Santa 9 - 11 a.m. Fruitvale Memorial Hall

December 14, 2012 Skate from 6-6:45 p.m. and then stay to watch the Nitehawk game. Kids pay $5 December 17, 2012 Kids Christmas Light Tour December 18, 2012 Seniors Christmas Light Tour December 21, 2012 Wear red or green to public skating and receive a free bag of popcorn 6 - 7:45 p.m. BV Arena December 24, 2012 Christmas Eve Skate 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BV Arena FREE January 11, 2013 Skate with the Nitehawks 6 - 7:45 p.m. January 18, 2013 Skate from 6-6:45 p.m. and then stay to watch the Nitehawk game. Kids pay $5 January 25, 26, 27, 2013 Bantam House Tournament February 1, 2013 Skate from 6-6:45 p.m. and then stay to watch the Nitehawk game. Kids pay $5 February 8, 2013 No School Day Skate 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. TBA Skate 6 - 7:45 p.m. February 11, 2013 Family Day Skate 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. February 15, 2013 Canadian Tire Jumpstart 6 - 7:45 p.m. February 22, 23, 24, 2013 Minor Hockey House Playoffs March 1, 2, 3, 2013 Novice Tournament April 1 - April 26, 2013 BVSC Spring School April 5, 6, 7, 2013 BV Avalanche Hockey Tournament

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Summer

Parks Program

Breakfast with

Santa

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BEAVER VALLEY

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The Beaver Valley Recreation, Parks and Trails Committee was formed in 2009 to oversee the Regional services in recreation, parks, and trails for the communities of Fruitvale, Montrose and Area A of the Regional District. The members of the committee are Area A Director, Ali Grieve (chair), Montrose council, Don Duclos, and Fruitvale Mayor, Patricia Cecchini. The main functions of the Committee are:

to approve the financial plans necessary for the

annual operation of Beaver Valley Arena and the Regional District Parks

to consider and give staff direction with respect to

maintenance and upgrades of the facilities and properties, and to advise staff on programming for recreation in the Beaver Valley

Kelly Walker, Program Services Coordinator 250-367-9319 Maintains the BV Arena’s ice bookings, Fruitvale & Montrose Park bookings and BV Family Park Campground bookings. Plans, organizes and promotes programs and events in the Beaver Valley. Performs accounting and secretary duties at the BV Arena, Charles Bailey Theatre and Greater Trail Community Centre.

Mark Daines, Director of Facilities & Recreation 250-364-3000 Maintains the operations of the BV Arena, Mazzocchi Park, Beaver Valley Family Park, Charles Bailey Theatre and the Greater Trail Community Centre. Responsible for providing policy advice & recommendations and for carrying out the directions of the committee.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY

HEALTH & WELFARE Beaver Valley Clinic 367-9211 Fruitvale Pharmacy 367-9331 BV Dental Care 367-6494 Dr. Barrett - Dentist 367-0115 Canadian Cancer Society 364-0403 Trail & District United Way 364-0999 Kiro Wellness Centre 364-6219 WINS Transition House 364-1543 Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital 368-3311 Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program 368-9129

Compassionate Friends Support group for parental grief Noreen 367-7456 (meet last Monday of every month excluding summer) Trail Mental Health and Addictions Services - located at Kiro Wellness Centre 1500 Columbia Avenue Suite 3, Trail 364-6262

Right to Life Society Carol Albo 362-5767 Marty Makway 364-2304 Trail & District Alzheimer Support John Marko 368-6603 (meet 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Lounge of the Trail United Church)

Parkinson’s Support Group Renice Townsend 367-7437 Diane Grundstrom 367-7247

Trail Association for Community Living 368-3504 Administration Office 368-3503

GOVERNMENT

Village of Fruitvale 367-7551 Fruitvale Public Works 367-6162 Fruitvale Water Treatment 367-6384 Canada Post Fruitvale 367-9254 Village of Montrose 367-7234 Canada Post Montrose 367-6212 Village of Salmo 357-9433 Village of Warfield 368-8202 City of Trail 364-1262 City of Rossland 362-7396 Rossland Court House 362-7368 Regional District of Kootenay Boundary 368-9148 Greater Trail Community Centre 368-3713 RDKB Landfill Hours 364-5444 Service BC 364-0591 South Columbia Search & Rescue Ron Medland 367-9512 Heather Hamer 367-7453 B.C.S.P.C.A. 368-5910

ARTS Charles Bailey Box Office 368-9669 OR 1-866-368-9669 Registered Music Teachers Assoc. Deborah Detmold 367-9427 Columbia Phoenix Players Jean Wylie 367-6365 Trail & District Arts Council 364-3003 VISAC Art Gallery 364-1181 Rossland Light Opera Players Rose Anne Van Mierlo365-3045 Rossland Gold Fever Follies Society www.goldfeverfollies.com Ray Furlotte 368-6045 Kootenay Dance Works Renee Salsiccioli 368-8601 Steps Dance Centre Rhonda Michallik 368-8119 Trail Society for the Performing Arts Theshini Naicker 362-7146

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BEAVER VALLEY

B.V. Baseball Michele & Kevin Ihas 367-6654 B.V. Cross Country Ski Club George Neigel 367-9983 B.V. Curling Club Ed Wilcox 367-7628 B.V. Friends of the Library Mary Ann Pengelly 367-9635 B.V. Lanes - Bowling Kris MacGillivray 367-9111 B.V. Lions Club Paul Terness 367-9498 B.V. Lions Club Bingo John Nakken 367-9189 B.V. May Days Dave Chartres 367-6166 B.V. Minor Hockey Donal Park 367-7794 B.V. Nitehawks Terry Jones Jr. 231-0027 B.V. Nursery School 367-7887 B.V. Public Library 367-7114 B.V. Recreation Coordinator Kelly Walker 367-9319 B.V. Recreation Director of Facilities Mark Daines 364-3000 B.V. Scouting Association Heather Hamer 367-7453 B.V. Skating Club Rhonda Walts 367-9704 B.V. Youth Soccer Association Tina Baldwin 367-7049 Champion Lakes Golf and Country Club 367-7001 Fruitvale Community Chest Doug or Barb Hall 367-6349 Avalanche Hockey Club Kevin Thomas 367-7557 Ice Bisons Hockey Club Kim Verigin 367-0141 Over the Hill Hockey Club Jim Partridge 367-9548 Salmo Sharks Hockey Club Ryan Hutton 509-1010

SENIORS Fruitvale Senior Citizens Association Hilda Bouma 367-9960 Trail Senior Citizens Association Shirley Regnier 368-9893 At the branch location 364-0960 Rossland Senior Citizen Association Les Anderson 362-5532 Beaver Valley Manor Society Bob Bastian 367-7603 Mountainside Village 367-9870 Trail Hospice Society 364-6204 Columbia View Lodge 364-1271 Diabetes Education 364-6292 Diabetic Nurse 364-6283 Meals on Wheels 364-0445 Trail Home Support 364-6242 Senior Citizen Councilor 365-2104 Home & Community Care 364-6230 Trail Transit & HandiDART 364-0261

HOBBIES & ASSOCIATIONS Air Cadets Michelle Szabo 231-5000 Columbia District Girl Guides Rebecca Weatherford 367-7507 BV Quilters Guild Sharon Hamer 367-9756 Red Mountain Racers Christine Andison 362-5135 Rossland Museum Society Joyce Austin 362-7722 Salmo Ski Racers Laurie MacDonald 357-2874 West Kootenay Camera Club Werner Heitmann 367-7032 Kiwanis Club Wayne Hodgson 368-8543 Selkirk Rock & Mineral Club Maureen Krohman 367-9605

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY

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ARENA INFORMATION

GENERAL SKATING

Effective October 2, 2012

1777 Green Road, Box 880, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 Phone 250-367-9319 Fax 250-367-9397 E-mail bvrc@netidea.com Web www.rdkb.com

FRIDAY SPECIAL EVENT SKATING

October 5 & 19, December 7 & 14, January 18, February 1

come skating from 6 - 6:45pm and then stay to watch the Nitehawks play at

7:30pm! Children 12 and under only pay $5 to attend both!

The following Fridays are from 6:00 - 7:45pm

Oct. 12 - Skate with the Nitehawks Dec. 21 - Wear red or green and receive a

Oct. 26 - Halloween Skate free bag of popcorn

Nov. 2 - Free Pizza Skate Jan. 11 - Skate with the Nitehawks

Nov. 9 - Cancelled for tournament Jan. 25 - Cancelled for tournament

Nov. 16 - Free with food donation Feb. 8 - TBA Skate

Nov. 23 - Cancelled for tournament Feb. 15 - Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Nov. 30 - Cancelled for competition Feb. 22 - Cancelled for tournament

TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

10:00-11:00 am

*Loonie Skate*

10:00-11:00 am

*Loonie Skate*

2:45-4:00 pm

2:45-4:45 pm

Child/Student Admission $2.50 Adult/Senior Admission $3.50

Skate Rentals $2.00 Skate Sharpening $5.00

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ARENA VIEWING ROOMS

VIEWING ROOMS

We have two meeting rooms available for your local service or club. Call the office at 250-367-9319 to reserve a room for your next meeting. 0-3 hours $15.00 Half day $20.00 Full day $40.00

To be booked during operating hours

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Are welcome during any of our public skating sessions. Cost of $45.00 includes liability insurance, admission, skate rentals and the use of the viewing room for up to 12 kids. Each additional child is $2.50. For more information call the BV Arena at 250-367-9319

MUNICIPALITIES

VILLAGE OF MONTROSE 250-367-7234

565-11th Ave. Montrose COUNCIL

Administrator Kevin Chartres Mayor Joe Danchuk Council Cindy Cook Don Duclos Don Berriault Mary Gay

COUNCIL MEETINGS: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month - 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office

VILLAGE OF FRUITVALE 250-367-7551

1947 Beaver St. Fruitvale COUNCIL

Administrator Lila Cresswell Mayor Patricia Cecchini Council Larry Gray Bert Kniss Tabatha Webber Jill Prince COUNCIL MEETING: 1st Monday of each month COMMITTEE MEETING: 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm and are open to the public.

BV Recreation

& Arena:

VILLAGE OF SALMO 250-357-9433

423 Davies Avenue, Salmo COUNCIL

Administrator Scott Sommerville Mayor Ann Henderson Council Bob Vliet Merle Hanson Janine Haughton Jennifer Peel

COUNCIL MEETINGS: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month - 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office

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TSPA PERFORMANCE SERIES 12/13

All performances are held at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail, BC. Tickets can be purchased at the Charles Bailey Box Office or by calling 368-9669 or 1-866-368-9669 SERIES MEMBERSHIPS: Regular $105.00 Senior & Student $95.00 Family $225.00 Single show - $30.00 and up All shows are at 7:30 pm

Tuesday, September 18 INNA FALIKS - Piano Ukrainian-born, New York City based pianist Inna Faliks has established herself as one of the most passionately committed, exciting and poetic artists of her generation. After her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at age 15, she has performed on many of the world’s great stages, with numerous orchestras, in solo appearances, and with conductors such as Leonard Slatkin and Keith Lockhart.

Thursday, October 18 THE NUMBER 14 - LIVE Holy RAV line, Batman, The Number 14 bus is back! There’s a reason this show has played over 1000 times on four continents since it’s premiere in 1992. Follow the hilarious adventures of 60 different people as they ride The Number 14 bus through the streets of Vancouver. Bring the kids - I guarantee that everyone will laugh until they’re sore.

Tuesday, November 13 CAPPELLA ARTEMISIA Cappella Artemisia is an ensemble of voices and instruments which attempts to provide some answers to an intriguing mystery. Throughout the late 16th and 17th centuries, the chronicles of historians and travelers in Italy provide images of a fabulous musical world inhabited by women--singers, players and even composers. This world was contained within the walls of the convents, and these women were cloistered nuns.

Tuesday, January 29 LUIS MARIO OCHOA One of the world’s most exciting Cuban music ensembles, the Luis Mario Ochoa Cuban Quintet is renowned for virtuosity, and incredible musicianship. This acoustic group features music ranging from rumba to samba, bolero to waltz, son to cha and features Toronto’s leading jazz and world musicians. Nominee of the 2007 Canadian Latin Jazz Artist of the Year Award, guitarist and lead vocalist Luis Mario Ochoa leads this ensemble noted by press for their “fire, finesse and authenticity”

Tuesday, February 12 LOUISE PITRE - Broadway She has appeared at Carnegie Hall, been nominated for a Tony Award for her debut role in Mamma Mia!, and won more awards than you can shake a baton at. Host of Bravo’s Star Portraits, Louise Pitre will light up the stage as she takes you on a journey through the hit musicals that have made her a star.

Tuesday, March 5 THE CELTIC TENORS The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. In 2000, the Celtic Tenors were signed on the spot to an international record deal, a highly unusual event that was the talk of the music industry. With a total album sales world-wide of over one million, and a full international touring schedule, the Celtic Tenors have topped the charts in the USA, Canada, Germany, the UK and Ireland.

Tuesday, April 9 CORAZON - The Return! Corazón is a 65-voice youth choir based in Nelson. Over the past 10 years the group has gained a reputation throughout western Canada for its vibrant presence, professional presentation, surprising repertoire, and great voices.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

SALMO SKI RACERS The Salmo Ski Team is proud to bring you an excellent, affordable alpine ski-racing program. Whether you are interested in skill development or heading for the World Cup, we have a program for you. All programs are sanctioned by B.C. Alpine and Alpine Canada. The Nancy Greene Ski League: A developmental program for children ages 5 –12. Children can practice up to 4 times per week, and have the opportunity to participate in fun races around the West Kootenay.

Cost: $167.00 (Save $20 for each

additional sibling joining the team) Practices: Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30 pm & Saturday and Sunday 10 am-12 pm All members aged 7 and up must hold a season pass to the Salmo Ski Hill. Call Laurie MacDonald at 250-357-2874 for more information or salmosnowghosts@hotmail.com

Save 10% on the 2012/2013 Salmo Ski Hill season pass purchased before November 1, 2012. Single Passes Discount Regular Adult $256.50 $285.00 Senior 60+ $211.50 $235.00 Senior 70+ $10.00 $10.00 Student (13-18) $211.50 $235.00 Child (7-12) $144.00 $160.00 Child (under 6) $10.00 $10.00 Family Passes Discount Regular 1st Adult $238.50 $265.00 2nd Adult $207.00 $230.00 Senior 60+ $148.50 $165.00 Senior 70+ $10.00 $10.00 Student (13-18) $148.50 $165.00 Child (7-12) $103.50 $115.00 Child (under 6) $10.00 $10.00 Family maximum $652.50 $725.00 Family: includes one or both parents, legal guardian and their children between 7- 18 years old

Preseason Season Passes purchases are available at Falkins Insurance in Fruitvale and Salmo starting September 15, 2012

Season pass registration forms are available at www.skisalmo.com Salmo Ski Hill Winter Lesson

Discovery 1: Designed for skiers and snowboarders who have never skied or boarded before. Three one-hour lessons with rental equipment and a lift ticket are included for $48.00.

Discovery 2: For the Novice skier/boarder. Must be able to ride lift and ski/board unassisted. Three one-hour lessons with rental equipment and lift ticket are included for $63.00.

To register or for more information about this programs call Salmo Ski Hill at 357-2323 or email info@skisalmo.com For hours of operation, lift ticket and season pass rate information go to www.skisalmo.com

KOOTENAY BMX CLUB The club is opening up operations for Monday nights from 6-8 p.m. The program will start as a riding and starting gate practice night with a registration drive and then switch to a race format in the coming weeks. BMX racing is a great family sport in which all ages can compete. This includes young children on push bikes to the 61 and over class and with membership, you can race at tracks all over BC, Ontario, and the US. Local riders are urged to demo the track for free and take a spin around the jumps and berms. Mountain bikes, children’s coaster brake bikes, and push bikes are welcome and there will be four sizes of BMX race bikes to try out. Membership is $55 a year and this allows the rider to take part in races and starting gate practice. There is also a free one day membership which can be a great way to try it out. The track is located at the Salmo Ski Hill. For more info call track operator Lyndon Schiewe at 357-2874 or westkootenaybmx.com and BMXCanada.org.

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BREAKFAST WITH

SANTA December 8, 2012

9:00 am - 11:00 am Fruitvale Memorial Hall

Come join Santa at our 18th Annual “Breakfast with Santa” sponsored by

Liberty Foods. Your local fire department will be behind the scenes preparing breakfast with the Beaver

Valley Nitehawks serving it up. All proceeds will be donated to the local

Community Chests to help with Christmas food hampers in the Valley.

CHRISTMAS EVE

SKATE December 24, 2012

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for our annual traditional

FREE

Christmas skating party sponsored by the Beaver Valley Lions

Club. Skate to your favorite Christmas carols or relax for a few

minutes and enjoy a complimentary hot dog and drink while you wait for the arrival of our Special Guest

(12:30 pm)

FRUITVALE CHRISTMAS

CRAFT FAIR November 9 & 10, 2012

A wide range of homemade crafts at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall.

$2.00 admission includes a muffin and a drink. To reserve a table you can call Pauline Potvin at 367-7817

SENIOR’S CHRISTMAS

LIGHT TOUR Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Join the trip around town to see the best lit spots! The Nitehawks bus will pick you up and return you to your pickup location

(BV Manor 6pm, Mountainside Village 6:10pm and Montrose Hall 6:25pm). After the tour we’ll stop for coffee/hot

chocolate & a dessert at the Beaver Valley Manor.

Cost is $5 per person.

Sponsored by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Beaver Valley Recreation

Department and Ferraro Foods

CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY

KID’S CHRISTMAS

LIGHT TOUR Monday, December 17, 2012

One parent per child (ages 4 +)

The Nitehawks bus will pick you up at the Beaver Valley Arena parking lot at 6pm

and you can enjoy a ride into Trail to see the best lit spots! Following the tour,

Christmas treats will be provided for each child to take home plus get your picture

taken with Santa. Cost is $10 which covers 1 parent and 1 child.

Sponsored by the Beaver Valley Nitehawks and the Beaver Valley

Recreation Department

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ARENA SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE PIZZA!

Friday, November 2, 2012 Come skating from 6:00 - 7:45 pm

and enjoy a free slice of pizza!

NO SCHOOL Skating

11:30 am - 1 pm

Friday October 19, 2012 Monday November 12, 2012 Friday February 8, 2013 Monday February 11, 2013

Need something to do while the kids are at home - bring them

skating at the BV Arena!

HALLOWEEN SKATE

Friday, October 26, 2012

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Wear your Halloween costume and get into public skating

FREE!

SKATE WITH THE

NITE HAWKS

Friday, October 12, 2012 6:00 - 7:45 pm

Friday, January 11, 2013 6:00 - 7:45 pm

A chance to meet and skate with all the guys! Player photo will be

available for autographs!

X-MAS HOLIDAYS

PUBLIC SKATE

Saturday Dec. 22 1:30 - 3 pm Sunday Dec. 23 1:30 - 3 pm Monday Dec. 24 11am - 2 pm Thursday Dec. 27 1:30 -3 pm Friday Dec. 28 1:30 - 3 pm Saturday Dec. 29 1:30 - 3 pm Sunday Dec. 30 1:30 - 3 pm Monday Dec. 31 1:30 - 3 pm Wed. Jan. 2 1:30 - 3 pm & 6:30 - 8 pm Thursday Jan. 3 1:30 - 3 pm & 6:30 - 8 pm Friday Jan. 4 1:30 - 3 pm & 6:30 - 8 pm

December 21, 2012 Friday, 6:00 - 7:45 pm

Wear red or green and receive a FREE

bag of popcorn!

November 16, 2012

Friday, 6:00 - 7:45 pm Bring a non-perishable food

item and get into public skating FREE!

*All food items will be donated to charity*

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

BEAVER VALLEY

PUBLIC LIBRARY 1847 1st Street Box 429 Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0 250-367-7114 Phone: 367-7114 Fax: 367-7130 E-mail: bvpublic@telus.net http://beavervalley.bclibrary.ca

Mon, Tue, Wed. 11am - 8pm Thursday & Friday 11am - 5pm Saturday 1 - 5pm Sunday 1 - 5pm (Nov.-March only)

LIBRARY STAFF: Marie Onyett, Monique Mudie, Rhonda Giles, Sally Whitman & Student Pages.

There is no cost to join the library. Our collection for children & adults consists of books, magazines, videos/DVD’s, CDs, downloadable e and audio books, online databases, video games, audio books, and large print books. Through Inter-library Loans, the library can bring in books from other Canadian Libraries. Photocopier, fax machine, computers and wireless Internet access are available.

PRE-SCHOOL KINDER HOUR 3-5 years Tuesdays from 10 - 11 am Stories, songs, games, crafts and more!

CRAFT HOUR 6-12 years After School craft hour Wednesdays from 2:30 - 3:30 pm MOTHER GOOSE birth to 3 years Wednesdays 10-11am See Miss Rhonda for stories and songs every other Monday at the Strong Start Centre at Fruitvale Elementary. FOR PROGRAM START DATES AND TIMES PLEASE CONTACT THE LIBRARY; PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS PROGRAMS FILL QUICKLY. Check our website regularly for upcoming events.

PARK SIDING SCHOOL 1912-1922

The Park Siding School turns 100! Take this opportunity to show your kids

and grandkids what the schools were like 100 years ago!

Everyone welcome between May 15 - September 15. School and

group tours are available by calling Jack or June Bell at 250-367-9294.

Cost: FREE

BEAVER VALLEY &

PEND D’OREILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Beaver Valley & Pend d’Oreille Historical Society is a small group of community members dedicated to

preserving and sharing the history of our area. For more information,

please contact through Box 802, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0

“Be part of collecting the past for the future”

BV SCOUTING

ASSOCIATION

It Starts with Scouts

Contact: Heather Hamer 250-367-7453

Registration night is September 12, 2012 6-8 pm at the Scout Camp 1620 Scout Rd. Fruitvale

Beavers ages 5-7 Mondays Cubs ages 8-10 Tuesdays Scouts ages 11-15 Wednesdays Leaders and Group members always needed. Come join in the fun of games, outdoor skills, leadership, crafts, camps, hikes etc.

If you would like to donate any recyclable beverage containers to the Beaver Valley Scouts, call Heather and she will make arrangements to pick them up.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

BEAVER VALLEY

LANES Automatic Scoring, Acrylic Floors,

Laser Bowling, Fully Licensed Phone: 250-367-9111 (Kris)

Public Laser Bowling starts Sept. 14 Friday 7 - 9 pm for laser/regular Saturday 1 - 4 pm for laser/regular Sunday 1 - 4 pm for laser/regular Remember we only have 5 lanes and booking a lane is advised. ADULT LEAGUE Monday 7 pm (start Sept. 10) Thursday 7:15 pm (start Sept. 6)

CLUB 55+ Friday 12:45 pm (start Sept. 14)

Drop in for Seniors COFFEE LEAGUE (adult) Monday 8:45 am (start Sept. 10) Y.B.C. REGISTRATION (ages 4 - 19) Wed. Sept. 5 5:30 - 7pm Fruitvale Hall

Y.B.C. Jr. Tuesday 2:30 pm starts Sept. 11 (Fruitvale Elementary) Jr. & Sr. Tuesday 4 pm starts Sept. 11 (Crowe & Salmo) Bowlasaurus/ Pee Wee Saturday 8:45 am starts Sept. 15 Bantam Saturday 9:45 am starts Sept. 15

We also have birthday and private party packages - call for more details! Weekends book quickly, so book early!

GIRL GUIDES...over 100

and we are still going strong!

Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada in Beaver Valley, Trail, Rossland

and Salmo provide an exciting, well rounded, girl oriented program for all girls

between ages 5-17+.

Our programs include:

Sparks girls 5 - 6 Brownies girls 7 - 8 Guides girls 9 - 11

Pathfinders girls 12 - 14 Rangers girls 15 - 17+

We are so excited to offer programs in all of these areas and women who would like to join our dynamic team are always welcomed. Please call 1-800-565-8111 or Rebecca at 250-367-7507 for more information. 2012/2013 registration will be held on Monday, September 10th from 6-7pm at the Fruitvale Elementary School or online at www.girlguides.ca

BEAVER VALLEY

LIONS

Starts October 3, 2012

Days: Wednesdays Warm-up Games Start: 6:00 p.m. Location: Fruitvale Memorial Hall

The “Lucky Lions Jackpot” can reach $2000 and beyond!

Beaver Valley Lions Club meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at the

BV Manor at 7:00 pm

New members are always welcome!

Good programs are often cancelled because people wait too

long to register. To avoid disappointment, register early!

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PUBLIC SKATING

OCTOBER 2012

Tuesday 2 10 - 11am Thursday 4 10 - 11am Friday 5 6 - 6:45 pm Saturday 6 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 7 2:45 - 4:45 pm Tuesday 9 10 - 11am Thursday 11 10 - 11am Friday 12 6 - 7:45 pm Saturday 13 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 14 2:45 - 4:45 pm Tuesday 16 10 - 11am Thursday 18 10 - 11am Friday 19 11:30 - 1 pm 6 - 6:45 pm Saturday 20 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 21 2:45 - 4:45 pm Tuesday 23 10 - 11am Thursday 25 10 - 11am Friday 26 6 - 7:45 pm Saturday 27 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 28 cancelled Tuesday 30 10 - 11 am

SPRING BREAK 2013

Public Skate

March 18 - 22 (Mon-Fri)

March 25 - 28 (Mon-Thurs)

1:30 - 3 pm

NOVEMBER 2012

Thursday 1 10 - 11am Friday 2 6 - 7:45 pm Saturday 3 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 4 2:45 - 4:45 pm Tuesday 6 10 - 11am Thursday 8 10 - 11 am Friday 9 cancelled Saturday 10 cancelled Sunday 11 cancelled Monday 12 11:30 - 1 pm Tuesday 13 10 - 11am Thursday 15 10 - 11am Friday 16 6 - 7:45 pm Saturday 17 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 18 cancelled Tuesday 20 10 - 11am Thursday 22 10 - 11am Friday 23 cancelled Saturday 24 cancelled Sunday 25 cancelled Tuesday 27 10 - 11am Thursday 29 10 - 11 am Friday 30 cancelled

DECEMBER 2012

Saturday 1 cancelled Sunday 2 cancelled Tuesday 4 10 - 11am Thursday 6 10 - 11am Friday 7 6 - 6:45 pm Saturday 8 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 9 2:45 - 4:45 pm Tuesday 11 10 - 11am Thursday 13 10 - 11am Friday 14 6 - 6:45 pm Saturday 15 2:45 - 4 pm Sunday 16 cancelled Tuesday 18 10 - 11 am Thursday 20 10 - 11 am Friday 21 6 - 7:45 pm December 22 to January 6 - Please look at Christmas Holiday Public Skating Schedule

February 15, 2013

Friday, 6:00 - 7:45 pm

Admission by donation of Canadian Tire money!

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION

BEAVER VALLEY

FAMILY PARK Open June - September

Beaver Valley Family Park, located at Marsh Creek is a great place to hold your family or group picnic, reunions and social gatherings. There is plenty for everyone to do with a covered picnic shelter, kitchen facility, a playground for the children, hiking trails, a field great for football or soccer games, volleyball and basketball courts and a 40'x40' cement pad great for dancing.

There are 22 trailer and tent sites available with water, electricity and showers with wheelchair access.

The park is located 3km east of Fruitvale on Hwy 3B. If you are interested in booking the day use area or camping site, please call the Beaver Valley Recreation office at 250-367-9319.

AGE FRIENDLY

COORDINATOR

Vickie Fitzpatrick

We are planning a gents crib tournament and lunch for September. Look for the Age friendly event calendar for details.

Jodi Ihas and I are working out some details for “Yoga for Seniors” coming up in the Fall. I am very excited about this as this will help us in our everyday balancing, core strength, breathing and much more.

I would love to hear your ideas and input as it is you who will make our Beautiful Beaver Valley a Seniors Haven. You do not have to be a Senior to put forward your concerns, ideas or comments. I look forward to hearing from you.

I can be reached at the following: (* quickest way to contact me)

Village of Fruitvale Phone Work: 250.367.7551 ext 226 (leave message) Phone Home: 250.367.7124* Cell: 250.512.9379* Email:afcoord@village.fruitvale.bc.ca Home email:vickief@telus.net*

REGISTRATION NIGHT

Fruitvale Hall September 5 5:30 - 7pm

Register for:

BV Minor Hockey BV Skating Club

BV Lanes Bowling BV Library Children’s programs

Recreation programs

Remember to bring your cheque book!

All Recreation programs can still be paid for over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard by calling 367-9319.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

AIR CADETS The Air Cadets 531 Squadron will be holding their open house Wednesday,

September 12, 2012 at 6:15 - 9:15 p.m. at the 44th Trail Armory in Shaver’s

Bench. Regular dates will continue on Wednesday evenings. Any youth 12 - 18 years can gain knowledge in the areas of

navigation, air craft structure, survival training, effective speaking, first aid and marksmanship shooting. These skills develop team spirit and leadership.

Contact: Michelle Szabo 231-5000

SOUTH COLUMBIA

SEARCH & RESCUE President: Ron Medland 367-9512

Are a team of dedicated volunteers who meet regularly to learn & practice the skills necessary to do our job. Our job is to help educate the communities we serve so they are prepared if they ever find themselves lost and/or hurt in the wilderness. We also provide service to the communities by helping at large events and in the case of a disaster. Everyone is welcome to join. Please go to www.scsar.ca or contact Ron. We can teach the searching techniques to you if you are comfortable outdoors.

BEAVER VALLEY

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB

President George Neigel Vice-President Dave Elliott Sec./Treasurer Felicity Ross

Membership fees can be paid at Country Roads in Fruitvale and Gericks Cycle & Sports in Trail. Meeting dates, times & locations will be posted on local bulletin boards. Any questions, call George at 367-9983

BEAVER VALLEY

CURLING CLUB

Runs mid-October 2012 to the end of March 2013. For lounge or ice bookings

call Ed or Sera Wilcox at 367-7628.

AFTERNOON LADIES Monday & Wednesday, 12:30 pm Meet and greet Wine and Cheese on October 10 at 12:30 pm We would love to see new curlers! First game Monday, October 15/12 Wednesday, October 17/12 Contact: Gail Chartres 367-6166 WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES CLUB Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 pm Registration and General Meeting on October 3 @ 6:30pm First game Wednesday, October 10/12 Bonspiel: January 11-13, 2013 New Curlers welcome! Contact: Brenda Moncrief 367-7668

MIXED CLUB Friday or Saturday at 7:00 pm & 9:00pm First game Friday, October 12/12 Contact: John Harper 367-9440 MIXED SENIOR 50 + Friday or Saturday at 7:00 pm First game Friday, October 19/12 Contact: Mary Stephenson 367-7005

MEN’S RETIREE CURLING Monday-Friday 10 am - 12:00 noon First game Tuesday, October 9/12 Contact: Bud Lind 367-7567 & Arnie Witt 367-9495

MENS CLUB Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00 pm Contact: Ed Wilcox 367-7628

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

BEAVER VALLEY MAY

DAYS MAY 24, 25, 26, 2013

is a major community fundraiser with money going back into the community.

The weekend holds fun for everyone with a parade, slow-pitch and BV Baseball

tournaments, Beaverarian gardens, fireworks, kids carnival,

Rotary barbecue, BV Recreation and Liberty Foods old fashioned hot dog sale,

Pancake breakfasts, Bingo, poker tournament, kids races, 3-on-3 street hockey, beaver races...just to name a

few. Individual and group volunteers are needed.

Please contact Dave Chartres at 250-367-6166

SELKIRK ROCK &

MINERAL CLUB New members are invited to join!

The group meets every second Tuesday of the month in members’ homes or the Visac Gallery in Trail to plan trips to old

mines & historical sites. In spring, summer & fall there is a field trip every

second week to collect rocks & minerals, enjoy our natural outdoors on hikes and

to have fun. Families are welcome. For more info contact Maureen

Krohman at 250-367-9605.

TERRY FOX RUN 2012

Sunday, September 16, 2012 Haines Park Registration: 9:00 a.m. Run Begins: 10:00 a.m. The Fruitvale Firefighters would like to welcome everyone to join the Terry Fox Run beginning at Haines Park and running along Columbia Gardens Road. 10km, 6km, 2km; suitable for bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers and rollerblades. Dogs on leash are welcome. For more information, please contact Dave Kokiw or Rick Meakes at 367-6111.

KIDSPORT We are accepting applications! KidSport Greater Trail is now accepting applications for support. If a child you know cannot afford minor sport registration fees, KidSport is here to help. Our goal is to see that all kids in our communities have a chance to play. Applications may be submitted for more than one sport in a calendar year to a max of $200. Funding can be used for registration fees only. Applications are available at www.kidsporttrail.ca or at the Trail Aquatic &Leisure Centre 250-368-6484.

CANADIAN TIRE

JUMPSTART

Is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4 - 18 participate in organized sports and recreation. Application forms can be picked up in the BV Arena Lobby or in the BV Recreation office. 2 applications can be made per calendar year, Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter, $300 max per year. Applications can be dropped off with Kelly Walker at the BV Recreation Office where she will approve and submit to head office.

SALMO VALLEY YOUTH &

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Website: www.svycc.ca Main Office: 250-357-2053 Facility Rentals: 250-505-3087 General Email: info@svycc.ca (Melanie) Rental Email: bookings@svycc.ca

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RECREATION PROGRAMS

Instructor: April Haws Certified Fitness Instructor

Ditch the workout, and join the party! Zumba is a Latin inspired dance cardio class with easy to follow moves, and is a full body work out all the way to your core. Zumba is a class for women of all different ages and fitness levels. With different options for low to high impact, you decide how hard you want to push yourself. Zumba has been called exercise in disguise, since you’re getting a great workout and having so much fun doing it! You will get results with Zumba, feel good about yourself and your health. Come out and try a class and see for yourself why it’s the new craze in fitness.

Days: Monday at Fruitvale Hall 9:30 - 10:30 am Starting September 10 Monday at Fruitvale Hall 7 - 8 pm Starting September 3 Tuesday at Fruitvale Hall 9:30 - 10:30 am Starting September 4 Thursday at Montrose Hall 7 - 8 pm Starting September 6 Dates: Ongoing unless otherwise stated due to holidays No class Monday, October 8 November 1 in Montrose Hall basement No class for Christmas holidays - December 24, 25, 27, 31, January 1, 3 Cost: 5 punch pass for $50 10 punch pass for $85 20 punch pass for $140 $11.00 drop In

Passes can be purchased from the Instructor. When you buy a 10 or 20 punch card - receive one class free! Use for yourself or give to a friend to try out!

LINEDANCE Instructor: April Biscaro

Learn the basic steps of Country & Western Line Dancing. You don’t need a partner. Everyone welcome! Emphasis is placed on FUN & FITNESS! Days: Fridays Dates: October 19 - December 14 Nov. 23 and Dec. 14 will be Located in the Montrose Hall Time: 10 - 11 am Cost: $1 per person per week drop-in Location:Fruitvale Memorial Hall For more information, please contact April at 367-9733 or the BV Arena at 367-9319.

ZUMBA GOLD Instructor: April Haws Certified Fitness Instructor

A fitness program designed to take exciting Latin and international dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA Program and bring them to the active older adult, the beginner participant, and the other special populations that may need modifications for success. Created to emphasize the basics, this program is so easy to follow that people of any age can do it! The ZUMBA GOLD program creates a party-like atmosphere and it’s great for the mind, body and soul! Please bring a water bottle!

Days: Thursdays Dates: September 13 - October 25 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $45.50 Seniors 65+, $9 drop in $50.00 Others, $10 drop in Location: Fruitvale Memorial Hall

Call the BV Arena at 367-9319 to register.

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RECREATION PROGRAMS

Youth & Adult!

CHITO-RYU KARATE Instructor:Sensei Scott Hutcheson

Is a certified Black Belt, NCCP coach, member of KarateBC and SportBC

Chito-ryu Karate goes back to the 8th and 9th century to the Tang Dynasty in China and was first developed by Tsuoshi Chitose and introduced to Canada in 1958 by Sensei Tsuruoka. Through Karate we learn, teach, and promote values of respect, discipline, self control, truth, harmony, perseverance and responsibility. We internally teach the mind to develop a clear conscience enabling one to face the world truthfully, while externally developing the strength to overcome the physical dangers of the world. Chito-Ryu is able to compete at KarateBC tournaments at regional, provincial, national and international levels. YOUTH Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays Sept. 18 - Nov. 1 & Dec. 11, 13, 18 Mondays & Wednesdays Nov. 5 - Dec. 5 Time: 4 - 5 pm (ages 6+) Cost: $50 /month (8 classes) or $140 for the 26 classes $42 assoc. fee per year Location: FES Gym Mon & Wed Fruitvale Hall Tue & Thurs ADULT Dates: Wednesdays Sept. 26 - Dec. 12 Time: 6 - 7:30 pm (ages 13+) Cost: $37 /month (4 classes) or $100 for the 12 classes $62 assoc. fee per year Location: Glenmerry School Please call 367-9319 to pre-register

LADIES BEGINNER

BELLY DANCE CLASS Instructor: Barbara Stang

Release your inner Goddess with beginner belly dance classes. These classes will teach you a new way to move your body that is liberating and feminine and confidence building. Through stretching, isolations and veil work, we will explore several different styles of belly dance. This ancient art form looks wonderful on any size and shape of women - from ultra feminine to tom-boy there is a style for you. This dance form is a ticket into the supportive community of women who love dance. Bring a notebook and pencil if you want to take notes, water and a scarf or veil that fits around your hips. Days: Tuesdays Date: Nov. 6 - Dec. 18, 2012 Cost: $56.00 for session or $8 drop in Time: 6:45 - 8:15 pm Location: Montrose Hall To register call the BV Arena at 367-9319 or for questions about the class, please call Barbara at 367-0151.

BEGINNER SALSA

DANCE WORKSHOP

Instructors: Ory Jimenez & Amber Hayes see www.kootenaygroove.com for bios and examples of dance

Salsa is a fun and easy dance to learn with your partner - no experience required and open to all ages. You will learn basic steps that can be enjoyed with any salsa song. The classes will cover several basic steps and turns so you can create a flow of different steps and basic turns/spins on your next visit to the dance floor (or any time for fun). A dance partner is required however singles can register and we will do our best to match you up with a partner!

Day: Saturday Dates: October 20, 2012 Time: noon - 4 pm Cost: $80 couple, $40 single Location: Fruitvale Hall Please call 367-9319 to register

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BEAVER VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY soon to be “Greater Trail Minor Hockey”

2012-2013

Officers: President Donal Park 367-7794 Vice-Pres. Dara Waterstreet 367-7273 Secretary Lisa Maximick 367-9222 Treasurer Donal Park Directors: Past President Jim Swanson Referee in Chief Sid Compston Equipment Mgr. Mandy Paulsen Coach Coordinator Mike Mason Ice Coordinator Erica Charette Registrar Marlo Caputo Risk Mgt. Director Jeremy Cominotto Financial Aid Nicole Valliere Rob Stroud Jo-Lynne Bignell David Mandoli

Registration fees (subject to change): May 15-July 31 After Aug.1 1st time $ 160 $ 160 Jr. Novice $ 420 $ 480 Sr. Novice $ 420 $ 480 Atoms $ 450 $ 510 Pee Wee $ 460 $ 520 Bantam $ 460 $ 520 Midget $ 460 $ 520 For registration forms or information regarding registration, contact marlo_caputo@hotmail.com All information or questions regarding BVMH can be addressed on the website: www.beavervalleyminorhockey.com

Jr. Novice - Ages 5 & 6 (2006-2007) Sr. Novice - Ages 7 & 8 (2004-2005) Atoms - Ages 9 & 10 (2002-2003) Pee Wee - Ages 11 & 12 (2000-2001) Bantam - Ages 13 & 14 (1998-1999) Midget - Ages 15 - 17 (1995-1997)

MINOR HOCKEY NITEHAWKS

TOURNAMENTS

Atom House - November 9, 10, 11, 2012 Pee Wee House - November 23, 24, 25, 2012 Bantam House - January 25, 26, 27, 2013 House Playoffs - February 22, 23, 24, 2013

Novice - March 1, 2, 3, 2013

BEAVER VALLEY NITEHAWKS

NITEHAWK HOME GAMES

2012/2013 SEASON Saturday September 15 Grand Forks Saturday September 22 Castlegar Friday September 28 Nelson Friday October 5 Chase Saturday October 13 Kamloops Friday October 19 Grand Forks Saturday October 20 N Okanagan Tuesday October 23 Nelson Sunday October 28 Col Valley Saturday November 3 Sicamous Saturday November 10 Grand Forks Tuesday November 13 Nelson Sunday November 18 Creston Tuesday November 27 Spokane Friday December 7 Fernie Friday December 14 Castlegar Sunday December 16 Golden Wed December 19 Spokane Friday December 28 Castlegar Saturday January 5 Kimberley Sunday January 6 Revelstoke Sunday January 13 Grand Forks Friday January 18 Spokane Friday February 1 Nelson Saturday February 9 Castlegar Saturday February 16 Spokane

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED The Nitehawks are looking for families who are willing to take in a hockey player for the 2012/13 season. For more information call

Terry Jones at 231-0027, or Dennis Bedin at 367-7187.

2012/2013 Executive President Dennis Bedin Secretary Louisa Mason Treasurer Kevin Hendrickson GM / Coach Terry Jones Coaches Mike Morissette Jeremy Cominotto David Pasin Season Tickets Thea Stayanovich

EXHIBITION GAMES Wednesday, Sept. 5 vs. Nelson 7 pm Friday, Sept. 7 vs. Castlegar 7:30 pm

Sunday, Sept. 9 vs. Selkirk College 6 pm

Game Times: Weekday 7 pm Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 1 pm

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BEAVER VALLEY SKATING CLUB

More information is available at www.beavervalleyskating.ca

Fall Session: Oct 1 to Dec 21, 2012 Winter Session: Jan 7 to Mar 15, 2013 Pre-CANSkate This is a new program designed to teach children aged 3 years and up who are just learning to skate. Using circuits, teaching aids and a variety of activities, the coaches provide a fun environment for learning solid skating skills.

Two sessions are scheduled on Monday afternoons.

Session 1: 2:45 to 3:15pm, is for skaters not wearing hockey gear. Session 2: 3:15 to 3:45pm, it is recommended that skaters wear

hockey gear, as they will be introduced to basic hockey skills.

All skaters are required to wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet while on the ice. CANSkate This program focuses on fun, participation and basic skills development. Skaters progress through six stages of fundamental skills, with additional levels for those skaters wishing to move into figure skating. Participants earn badges and other incentives as they learn. Skaters progress at their own pace. Coaches use music, circuits and a variety of activities to create a fun environment to promote learning. CanSkate Level 1-4 Monday and Friday, 3:45 to 4:45pm Skaters are required to wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet

CANSKATE PRE-JUNIOR ACADEMY (Canskate stages 4 - 7) This program bridges between the Canskate and Starskate program. It is not necessary to complete all your Canskate badges to register. Group lessons provide the next level of basic skills, dance, spins, jumps and turns. Pre-Juniors also have the option of purchasing extra ice as a ‘BLENDED SKATER’ which is an introduction into the Star Skate program and the opportunity to have your own solo music. STARKATE PROGRAM: Star Skate program is for those skaters who are able to perform a clean lutz and flip jump as well as execute a back spin! This program is for those who choose to compete and/or take Skate Canada tests. Star Skaters must skate a minimum of (1) early morning, as afternoon space is limited! ICE BREAKERS Fridays: 4:45 - 5:45 pm Adults: whether you come to socialize, be challenged or exercise, our learn to skate adult program is a great way to experience the pleasure & excitement of skating with adults of all ages. CONCESSION Work is now OPTIONAL: For several years, the Beaver Valley Skating Club parents have been working in the arena concessions to raise money to offset the cost of the skating programs. Our club has again been contracted to provide workers for the concession. Parents can now decide how many, if any, hours they wish to work in the concessions. If you commit to working any specified number of hours the registration fee will be reduced at the time of registration.

For more information, please call: Lis 250-367-7929

Rhonda 250-367-9704 Dominic 250-367-0040

BEAVER VALLEY

SKATING CLUB offers “Cool & Fun” programs for all

ages to adult! All BVSC programs focus on fitness and a fun environment

to promote learning.

Promoting skating in the Valley since 1974.

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RECREATION PROGRAMS

Instructor: April Haws Certified Fitness Instructor

ZUMBATOMIC® is a specially designed ZUMBA® class for kids. It’s a high energy class with different dances like reggatone, meringue, hip hop and more. The kids learn how to move to the music and rhythms’, and have fun doing so! It's more exercise then dance, and will help them to develop different coordination skills. ZUMBATOMIC® is a great way for kids to incorporate fitness and physical activity in developing a healthy lifestyle. Fun Music, Fun Dances, a Fun time!

The two Zumbatomic age groups are Little Starz 4 - 7, and Big Starz 8 - 12.

Days: Mondays Dates: Session 1 September 17 - October 29 (Omit October 8) Session 2 November 5 - December 10 Time: 3:00 - 3:30 pm Little Starz 3:45 - 4:30 pm Big Starz Cost: Little Starz $30.00 Big Starz $36.00 Location: Fruitvale Memorial Hall CHAIR BOXING

AREOBICS Instructor: Violet Richtsfeld Explore this unique exercise format that opens up doors to individuals who are looking for a full body cardiovascular workout without straining the joints. Chair boxing will help build strength and tone muscles while losing pounds and inches. This advanced, seated aerobic workout is beneficial to all ages and genders. Please bring a water bottle. Days: Mondays & Wednesdays Date: Sept. 10 - Dec. 12, 2012 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm Location:Montrose Community Hall Cost: $80 - 10 punch pass Drop In $9 per class Passes will expire at the end of the session. Any questions please contact Violet at 250-367-6448.

Beaver Valley Recreation is looking for instructors (could be high school students or parents) interested in teaching children’s activities (soccer, t-ball, crafts,

toddler time etc.) If you are interested, please call

Kelly at 367-9319.

TINY TOT SKATING

LESSONS Instructor: Andrea Derksen

Ages 3 - 5 years

Designed for children who have little or no skating experience. Our qualified instructor will encourage your child to skate through fun games and activities.

Mondays & Wednesdays Dates: October 1 - October 29 (no class Oct. 8) Cost: $38 for 8 classes Time: 10:00 - 10:30 am Tuesdays & Thursdays Dates: October 2 - October 25 Cost: $38 for 8 classes Time: 11:00 - 11:30 am After school - Fridays Dates: October 5 - November 2 Cost: $24 for 5 classes Time: 2:45 - 3:15 pm

Parent on ice is not necessary Cost includes skate rental Please wear a helmet & snow pants To register call the BV Arena at 367-9319

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RECREATION PROGRAMS

HOME ALONE (9+ years) This course is designed to educate children 9 years of age and older on how to stay safe at home when their parents are out. Topics will be:

Home & Fire Safety How to deal with strangers How to answer the phone How to prevent & handle

emergencies This class (2 sessions) will be fun and informative for all participants. Dates: October 2012, exact dates TBA Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Cost: $15.00 per child Location: Fruitvale Elementary School Library To register call the BV Arena at 250-367-9319

BABYSITTING COURSE

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate the basic care of children, distinguish between normal child behavior and misbehavior, exhibit an understanding of discipline techniques as a tool for encouraging appropriate behaviour, describe procedures for dealing with an emergency, identify the common causes of accidental injury to children and ways to prevent injury, and demonstrate the basic first aid procedure Dates: October 2012,exact dates TBA Time: 6 - 8 pm Cost: $65.00 per child Location: Fruitvale Elementary School Library

To register call the BV Arena at 250-367-9319.

TAI CHI—Yang Style Instructors: April Biscaro & Phyllis Lind

Tai Chi is a series of gentle moves and balances that require total concentration, leaving you feeling refreshed and quieted. Tai Chi teaches balance and body control while improving your muscle tone. It’s an excellent form of exercise, meditation and health improvement for all fitness levels and all ages.

Day: Tuesdays Date: Oct. 16 - Dec. 4, 2012 Location: Montrose Community Hall Cost and Time: Yang Short Form (beginners) 9:15-10:30 am $25 per person (8 sessions) Yang Long Form (advanced - short form must be completed first) 10:30-11:45 am $3 Drop in

Never tried Tai Chi before or curious what it is all about - come out and try before committing!

To register call the BV Arena at 367-9319

FOOD SAFE Instructor: Geoff Tellier

Precautionary procedures necessary for the prevention of food-borne illness.

Topics include: - Protection & preparation - Receiving & storing food safely - Varieties & characteristics of germs - Types of food borne illness

Certification upon successful completion. Certification required of all food handlers.

Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $70.00 Location: Club Room-Fruitvale Hall Limited space available so call the BV Arena at 250-367-9319 to register.

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SENIORS

SENIOR CITIZEN’S

ASSOCIATION Fruitvale Branch No. 44

Contact: Hilda Bouma

250-367-9960

MONDAYS Bingo 1:30 pm

TUESDAYS

Carpet Bowling Time: 10am & 11am (starts mid October)

WEDNESDAYS

Ceramics 9:00 am– noon

1st, 3rd & 5th THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Cards 1:00 pm

2nd THURSDAY OF MONTH General Meeting

4th THURSDAY OF MONTH

Special Activity

The above activities are open to all Seniors of the Beaver Valley!

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Potluck Lunches,

Borscht Lunch, Christmas Dinner, Spring Tea

Watch for a variety of activities beginning in September.

Dates & activities will be posted on the bulletin board at the Manor.

The facility is also available for Birthdays, anniversaries, memorials,

etc. to people of the community.

SENIOR’S DINNER

Friday

February 8, 2013

Fruitvale Memorial Hall

Join us for a social evening! A buffet dinner catered

by Geoff & Jeannie Tellier of “Chef for Hire” will get

the evening rolling followed by great entertainment.

Tickets will be available in January at the Village of Fruitvale and

Montrose offices.

CERAMICS - Ages 50+

Location: BV Manor Days: Wednesdays Time: 9:00 am –12:00 noon Cost: $25 per person/per year Price includes all firings

Beginning Wednesday,

September 12th and runs from fall to late spring.

BEAVER VALLEY

QUILTERS GUILD Everyone from beginner to advanced is welcome! Come out and join us at the Beaver Valley Manor on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at

6:30 p.m. Begins September 13, 2012

For more information call Sharon Hamer at 250-367-9756 or

Gwen Breen at 250-367-6250.