What's Up in Wells

Opening Exhibition & Artist Talk
2019-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Join us at the IMA Gallery for this Exhibition Opening of “Intangible Realms of Being” by Simone Buck, and hear from the artist herself about the body of work. Event starts at 7pm. Light snacks provided, and wine available for purchase.

The Party on High Street Live with Electric Spinach
2019-06-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Come on down and join us in your city or town this summer for our Album release tour of Electric Spinach!
Gamma Camera:
The Man the Mystery Doug Koyama will be doing what he does best and making us all feel the warmth of the 3rd eye deep within ourselves!
No Big D:
No Big D formed after a Halloween Party at Electric Lackeyland and despite their name, quickly became a big deal to the four women involved. With multiple song writers sharing vocal duties and a collaborative approach, they wasted no time crafting a set list of all original tunes. Their individual styles are eclectic, adding a dynamic edge to their songwriting. On stage there is no doubt that these four friends are in their happy place, so come see what all the fuss is about!
Since finding each other in Nelson, B.C. back in 2008, The Party on High Street has worked tirelessly to bring their signature feel-good funk jams to the people! The Party plays a lively dance-inducing mix of funk, folk and jazz fuelled rock’n’roll, joyfully delivered with colorful stage presence and energy. The band sings of peculiar youthful enchantments, weird love, and some of the odder aspects of life. Touring and playing live shows has fed their funky spirits since the beginning. Every year they travel further into the Canadian music scene. Playing the, bars, cafes, backyards and festival stages. The band is set to release their 8th studio album, a full blown electrified funk-rock record titled “ELECTRIC SPINACH” dropping Summer 2019!
www.thepartyonhighstreet.com
Check out us on:
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9jp7dGhCLcoa5eeQEkklg
Listen To Our Entire Discography on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6l0lCbUFBm6WceTDOIobEV?si=YzM_Rze2RkW1l3m7VduRTA

BGM Community BBQ and Open House
2019-06-13 16:30 - 18:00 | BC
Join us at Barkerville Gold Mine’s Community Relations Office at 4270 Sanders Ave. RSVP at 778-414-8493 (our new Community Feedback Line). Please let us know if you will be attending and if there are children in your group. This will help us plan appropriately and reduce waste.

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2019-06-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-06-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Station, 2314 Baker St, Wells, BC, V0K 2R0, Canada
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. Everyone is welcome — no previous experience necessary. Come out and join us!

Council Meeting
2019-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 in Council Chambers, 4243 Sanders Avenue. All are welcome!
If you have an item you wish to be discussed by Council, it will need to be submitted by the THURSDAY NOON the week before the meeting in order that it be included on the Council Agenda. Please contact the Deputy Clerk at 250-994-3330 to find out more information about submitting to council and specific information on deadlines.
The District of Wells also uses a Civic Web Portal, which can be accessed here: CivicWeb Portal

Spring Clean Up
2019-06-10 08:00 - 14:00 | BC
The District of Wells has teamed up with the local Emcon Crew to kee our community clean! Community BBQ and Emcon Crew meet-and-greet to follow the clean up, 2 pm at the Wells Community Hall.
Rules:

No personal garbage
No vehicles
No animal waste or feces
Neat, organized piles of: wood, appliances, metal, yard clippings and yard waste
Owners must help (if you are not at work)

An Evening with Gary Fjellgaard
2019-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join us at the Sunset Theatre in Wells for an intimate evening of music with Gary Fjellgaard.
Raised on the farm on the Canadian prairies this award winning singer/songwriter is a champion of vanishing values and the frontier spirit. His western heritage, cattle drives, wagon treks, and working folks with ties to the land have all been an inspiration for the lyrical imagery in his songs.
Tickets are $20
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm.

SuperHost Training: Foundations of Service Quality
2019-06-03 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-05-12 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-05-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
A comprehensive, practical introduction to the principles of providing a quality service experience. This course is ideal for people working in a front-line, customer-facing role, especially in the tourism and hospitality sector.
The course will cover:

Basic customer service, communication and teamwork skills – some of the key 21st century skills
Relationships between service quality, customer experience, and business objectives
The importance of front-line employees in service sector businesses
Expectations from the point of view of customers, employers, and employees
Communication etiquette and best practices
Service recovery techniques
Metrics used to assess customer experience and service quality

The course is a one-day interactive classroom session from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm in Barkerville Historic Town & Park. Coffee and tea provided. Bring your own lunch.
Regular fee: $90 + GST. Barkerville will sponsor 50% of the registration fee of all workers in the Wells, Bowron, and Barkerville area.
Session dates: April 30, May 9, May 12, June 3, June 19
For more information and to register, visit: barkerville.ca/careers/#training
Contact: Jillian Merrick, certified SuperHost Trainer, 250-994-3332 ext. 28, jillian.merrick@barkerville.ca
Learn more about the program: https://www.go2hr.ca/training-education/superhost-customer-service-training/foundations-of-service-quality

Danger & the Derbs at the Sunset Theatre
2019-06-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Danger & the Derbs are taking the stage for their first public performance! We hope you will join us for a night of music, mixing originals and cover tunes in a range of styles, mostly rock, with blues, jazz, country, and R&B influences. This is a theatre, but dancing in the aisles is enthusiastically encouraged, and the concession will be serving a limited variety of beers and wine.
Tickets are $15, available in advance from any band member, or message our page, we will get the tix to you! There are only 90 tickets available, so don’t wait, get yours now!!

Richard Garvey Live at the Wells Hotel
2019-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Richard Garvey returns to Wells.
Come enjoy some tunes and good times.
Admission by donation.
www.richardgarvey.ca
www.youtube.com/richardgarvey

Bike to Work & School Week
2019-05-27 - 2019-06-03 | BC
Calling all workers and resident of Wells and Barkerville! If you just want a fun way to get fit and healthy and do something positive for our environment, then register for Bike to Work & School Week. It is quick, easy, free and fun to participate in!
Register to track your kilometers cycled during the week and cycle by some of our celebration stations for extra incentive! Details coming soon.
Biking to work? By participating, you could win one of many great prizes, including a Trip for 2 & Cycling Adventure through Italy’s Prosecco Hills Sponsored by Exodus Travels!
Biking to school? New this year, in partnership with HUB Cycling, we are encouraging students to submit a short film and the top prize is a $250 Visa Gift Card and there is 3 Honorable Mention Prizes of $100 Visa Gift Cards. Details below.
Join your fellow communities members and #gobybike #biketowork #biketoschool

Morsels Opening Night
2019-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Morsels Moveable Feast, In the Good Eats Building, Pooley Street, Wells, V0K2R0
2019 Season here we come!!
Morsels will be OPEN MAY 24th 2019 / Fridays & Saturdays 6PM-9PM.
Come and eat some gourmet street food, and CAKE!!!
VISA/CASH only options.

Wells Community Garden Work Party
2019-05-23 10:00 - 19:00 | BC
We will be hosting a work party this Thursday, May 23rd at the Community Garden. We have several projects to work on and will appreciate all the help we can get.
The work party will take place between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and then resume at 5:00 pm.
Hope to see you there!!

The Sunset Cabaret - Chris Cooley's 40th Birthday Edition
2019-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
The Sunset Cabaret is a long-standing tradition at the Sunset Theatre, inspired by the coffee houses of the 1960s and the popular Theatrical Happenings of the 1970s. IMA used to host periodical Coffee Houses, inviting anyone and everyone to participate in an evening of sharing creative stories, songs, poetry, dance, film, whatever was your fancy. Since re-opening its doors in 2006, there have been 44 Sunset Cabarets, hosting 100s of artists from Wells, Barkerville or just driving through town. Intended to be a fundraiser for the Sunset Theatre, the Cabarets have become a tradition over the years.
The Sunset Cabarets were hosted by our beloved Tim Sutherland who gathered the group together to create a raucous and memorable evening. The baton has been passed to Stu Cawood and James Douglas who give of their time to carry on this tradition, bringing together the community in laughter and song.
All ages are welcome, however extreme, over-the-top, risque content is typical. Course language and adult themes are often featured.
Doors open @ 7:30PM • Show starts at 8PM
NB • Adult content

Victoria Day Celebrations at Barkerville
2019-05-20 08:30 - 17:00 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Join us for afternoon High Tea with the Queen. In addition to the classic English warm-steeped beverage, delectable treats worthy of the Queen Herself will be on offer, and patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy one-on-one audiences with Queen Victoria and her gillie ‘Mr. Brown’ as well as British Columbia’s original Chief Justice, Matthew Baillie Begbie.
New in 2019: tea not your thing? Head to the clearing for heritage games and a maypole celebration!
High Tea Seating: $16.95 + tax per person
Tickets for the either seating (1:00 pm and 3:00 pm) can be purchased at the Wake Up Jake Restaurant in Barkerville Historic Town & Park. For more information or to reserve a seat, please phone 250-994-3259.

Jake's Gift Fundraiser - Normandy 75th Anniversary of D-Day
2019-05-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Juno Productions is returning to Normandy, France, for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day! They will be performing shows in Normandy in both French and English and this performance is a fundraiser to help cover the costs of this very special tour.
Please join us on Saturday, May 18th @ 8PM @ The Sunset Theatre.
Tickets: $15.00
Showtime: 8PM
Running Time: 65 minutes with no intermission
Ages: 10 to 110!
Website: jakesgift.com
Jake’s Gift is a multi-award winning Canadian play about a World War II veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. While revisiting the shores of Juno beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious 10-year-old from the local village. Isabelle’s inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts – most notably the war-time death of his eldest brother, Chester, a once promising young musician. At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.

Interstellar Jays CD Release Party
2019-05-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Interstellar Jays are playing another show for our CD Release Tour! This time, The Sunset Theatre in Wells is hosting the dance party! With Quesnel’s up-and-coming No Big d starting off the night, this will be another bootie shakin’ evening of live and local talent.
$10 at the door, first come-first served. No tickets sold in advance. Box office opens at 5pm.
The show starts at 8pm, so show up early to make sure you don’t miss anything!
https://www.interstellarjays.ca
https://www.facebook.com/nobigdband

Opening Day at Barkerville
2019-05-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
The Thursday before the May long weekend each year, Barkerville opens its doors for the season! Admission to Barkerville is 50% during the month of May. Come and reconnect with your favourite exhibits, shops, eateries, and interpreters.

Barkerville Community Information Session
2019-05-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Inviting all residents and stakeholders in the Wells, Barkerville, Bowron, and areas to join us for an information session on Barkerville’s 2019 Main Season!
Brief presentations will be made by each department manager, and there will be an opportunity for questions. We will also share the summary and follow up of the discussion from the Wells-Barkerville Joint Planning Meeting held back in February 2019.
We hope you can join us to get up to speed on our operations. Coffee and tea will be served.

Mother's Day Brunch
2019-05-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Wake Up Jake Restaurant, Main Street, Barkerville, V0K2R0
Time to get the season started! Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Wake Up Jake Restaurant on Sunday, May 12, and enjoy an outstanding 3course brunch buffet menu. Doors open 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing everyone again!
For more information, and reservation email: neilvferrier@yahoo.ca

C.R. Avery Live at the Sunset Theatre
2019-05-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join us for this intimate musical experience with the legendary C.R. Avery. Tickets are $15 at the Sunset Theatre in Wells, BC. Show starts at 8pm.
“First there was The Beats, then Hunter S. Thompson, now there’s C.R. Avery.” Kruger Magazine (UK)
C.R. Avery was born in Smith Falls, Ontario in 1976. He has released seventeen albums, written and directed
three musicals that have been produced in New York, L.A, Seattle and San Francisco. Avery has toured ruthlessly throughout North America, Europe, and Australia with his rock & roll punk ensembles, hip-hop circus’s with 12-bar blues high kicks, and his infamous string quartets and burlesque revues. Some Birds Walk for the Hell of It is his third book of poetry. He presently resides in East Vancouver’s Little Italy neighbourhood where he just wrote and directed his first full length feature film “Victory on East Hastings.”
