District of Wells Council Meeting
2022-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | District of Wells Office, 4243 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
District of Wells Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on Council Chambers at 4243 Sanders Ave.
*Please note that meetings are being held by zoom until further notice. Please contact clerk@wells.ca to be added to the community mailing list for agendas and zoom links.
All welcome. If you have an item you wish to be discussed by council please submit it by noon on Thursday, the week before the meeting in order that it be included on the Council Agenda.

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2022-10-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station, 2314 Baker St, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0, Canada
Exterior Fire Protection is provided by the Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade. The WVFB will respond to any fire calls in the Wells Fire District.
The WVFB is the only fire service in the area and is 100% dependent on volunteers. Everyone is welcome and no one is asked to do more than they are comfortable with.
Practices are held every Wednesday from 7pm-9pm at the fire hall (across from the schoolyard). Everyone is welcome – no previous experience necessary
Come out and join us!
VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Fire Chief Carrie Chard can be reached at firechief@wells.ca
For more information contact the District of Wells at 250-994-3330

Wells Municipal Election General Voting
2022-10-15 08:00 - 20:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada

A Bloody Good Bash
2022-10-22 17:00 - 23:30 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
The Friends of Barkerville Cariboo Goldfields Historical Society invites you to a Bloody Good Bash.
Dinner, Cash Bar, and Silent Auction
5:00 pm – Doors open
6:00 pm – Dinner
Live Entertainment with music from the Interstellar Jays and Amy Newman performing “my life in the Goldfields”
Free camping available, first come, first served. 1860s to 1900s period costumes recommended.
Individual tickets $60/person or purchase a table for $500 (seats 10).
Proceeds from the ticket sales and silent auction will go to Friends of Barkerville Cariboo Goldfield Society to continue to support Barkervilel Historic Town & Park and other important heritage sites in the Wells-Barkerville area.
Tickets available from Frog on the Bog (Wells), Rocky Peak (Quesnel), or contact Kwynn Bodman via email kwynnbodman@gmail.com

Adult Hip-Hop Dance Classes with Tyler Burnson
2022-10-23 18:00 - 19:15, 2022-11-06 18:00 - 19:15, 2022-11-20 18:00 - 19:15 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Island Mountain Arts is excited to announce our latest upcoming workshop: Hip-Hop Dance Classes with Tyler Burnson! This Fall, join us for some dance-y fitness fun! This class serves as an introduction to Hip Hop Dance Styles – Get moving and have fun with us through this fall! ⁠
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:⁠
Tyler started dance at Freestyle Dance Centre in Abbotsford at the age of 13 in breakdancing and hip hop. The next year, after his first hip hop solo, he started placing gold at every competition! He officially “retired” from competition after 4 years, undefeated as a solo performer. He taught for 2 years at Freestyle and then moved on to Xtreme Talent in Abbotsford (1 year) and Project dance in Chilliwack (4 years). During those years, Tyler attended many different conventions in Vancouver and would also fly down to LA yearly and take classes from choreographers who worked with people like Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Justin Timberlake and more! ⁠
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FREE ADULT TRY-IT-OUT SESSION:
Monday, August 29th, 6:00-7:15PM

Adult Classes (18+) are happening every second Sunday. ⁠
Here’s the complete schedule:⁠
Sunday, September 11, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
Sunday, September 25, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
tuesday, October 11, 6:15-7:30PM⁠
Sunday, October 23, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
Sunday, November 6, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
Sunday, November 20, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
Sunday, December 4, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
Sunday, December 18, 6:00-7:15PM⁠
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We can’t wait to get moving with Tyler! Don’t delay – Class space is limited! Sign up In Advance at: ⁠
Island-Mountain-Arts.Square.Site⁠
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Cost: $60.00 + GST (Discounts for IMA Members and scholarships available) ⁠
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Location: The Ballet Studio (2ND Floor of the Community Hall), 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC V0K 2R0⁠

Youth Hip-Hop Dance Classes with Tyler Burnson (ages 6-11)
2022-10-24 15:45 - 16:45, 2022-11-07 15:45 - 16:45, 2022-11-21 15:45 - 16:45 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Island Mountain Arts is excited to announce our latest upcoming workshop: Hip-Hop Dance Classes with Tyler Burnson! This Fall, join us for some dance-y fitness fun! This class serves as an introduction to Hip Hop Dance Styles – Get moving and have fun with us through this fall! ⁠
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ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:⁠
Tyler started dance at Freestyle Dance Centre in Abbotsford at the age of 13 in breakdancing and hip hop. The next year, after his first hip hop solo, he started placing gold at every competition! He officially “retired” from competition after 4 years, undefeated as a solo performer. He taught for 2 years at Freestyle and then moved on to Xtreme Talent in Abbotsford (1 year) and Project dance in Chilliwack (4 years). During those years, Tyler attended many different conventions in Vancouver and would also fly down to LA yearly and take classes from choreographers who worked with people like Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Justin Timberlake and more! ⁠
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FREE, YOUTH TRY-IT-OUT SESSIONS:
Monday, August 29th
3:45 – 4:45PM (ages 6-11)
5:00 – 6:00PM (ages 12-17)

Youth Classes take place bi-weekly from 3:45 – 4:45PM for youth aged 6-11, and from 5:00 – 6:00PM for youth aged 12-17. ⁠
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Here’s the complete schedule:⁠
Mon, September 12 ⁠
Mon, september 26⁠
Tues, October 11⁠
Mon, October 24⁠
Mon, November 7⁠
Mon, November 21⁠
Mon, December 5⁠
Mon, December 19⁠
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We can’t wait to get moving with Tyler! Don’t delay – Class space is limited! Sign up In Advance at: ⁠
Island-Mountain-Arts.Square.Site⁠
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Cost: $60.00 + GST (Discounts for IMA Members and scholarships available) ⁠
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Location: The Ballet Studio (2ND Floor of the Community Hall), 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC V0K 2R0⁠

Wells Student Workshops
2022-10-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Wells-Barkerville Community School, Wells, BC, Canada
Are you a child, youth, or teen living in Wells, BC? You are your parents/guardians are invited to join a community workshop to talk about what it is like to go to school in Wells and the transition to high school in Quesnel.
The workshop is part of a UNBC study that explores the vision of a potential high school in Wells. To attend, please contact Christy McHarg at mcharg@unbc.ca

Bath Magic Pop-Up
2022-11-12 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-26 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-11-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Morsels Moveable Feast, In the Good Eats Building, Pooley Street, Wells, V0K2R0
Pop-up happening every Saturday until mid-December! Many Holiday gift ideas, fresh bath bombs, soap & steamers!

Molly's Comedy Cabaret
2022-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
We are thrilled to be hosting Molly Wilson and her Comedy Cabaret! Join us for a very fun evening of comedy and song with this captivating performer!
A hilarious musical variety show sure to delight you with a splash of comedy, a shot of zaniness, and a large pour of your favourite songs from Pop, Rock, and Broadway. This 90- minute show, is guaranteed to tickle your funny bones and leave you smiling. You will be amazed at her powerhouse vocals and comedic timing.
Tickets: $20.00
E-transfer to sunsettheatre@gmail.com or purchase online here:
Buy Tickets Online Here!

Adventures in Fingerprint-ing! w/ Silky Hen Design - Youth Workshop
2022-11-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
There’s nothing more heartwarming at this time of year than a handwritten card! This is your opportunity to take your handwritten holiday greetings to the next level by including an imprint of your very own thumb (which some might say is an integral part of one’s handwriting!)!

There are two opportunities to engage with this workshop!
Youth Ages 5 – 14 from 9:00 Am – 12:00 noon: We’ll meet up in the morning at the IMA Art Gallery for some card-making, with pick up at noon from the Gallery!
Advance Registration is required. Once you’ve registered here, we’ll send along a form to collect information about the young person in your life who will be joining us!
All Ages from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Drop in and stoke those festive feelings! Advance registration is appreciated so we can make sure we have adequate materials! We’ll have snacks and beverages by donation!

Adventures in Fingerprint-ing! w/ Silky Hen Design - All Ages Workshop
2022-11-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada

Wells Works | Opening Reception and Coffee House
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
It’s that time of year where once again, we celebrate the brilliant artistic humans that call the Wells/Barkerville/Bowron area Home!

Join us for some snacks, a beverage, and a good look around this annual exhibition! Admission is free, with donations graciously accepted!

Wells Works will run until January 16th, 2023.
We’ll also host a coffee house this evening! If you want to sing a tune or two, or read us a little something, or give us your tight five all ages comedy set – we are here for it!
Message elyssia@imarts.com to sign up!

Create-a-School Workshop
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Hello All,
I am so excited to invite you to our fifth workshop about a potential high school in Wells. Parents, children, business owners, and people who are a part of community groups and community organizations are invited and encouraged to participate. We will explore and brainstorm what a potential high school could look like in the community. This workshop will be co-facilitated by Steve Dunsmuir, a retired principal with experience in rural education who is a wealth of knowledge and is excited to lend his support. Food and drink will be provided.
Please, if you have any questions or comments you would like to share, don’t hesitate to email me at mcharg@unbc.ca.
I hope to see you there
