What's Up in Wells

Sound Round - Popup Pizza night
2019-12-05 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Sound Round, 3882 Lowhee Dr., Wells
Spin by for a custom spun, wood fired, sourdough pizza pie.

Community Christmas Bingo
2019-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ray Davis Room, Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Lots of great prizes for the special Christmas Bingo and still the same price(s) for cards. Come and celebrate the season with friends and neighbours and head home with a special prize!

Wells Works Exhibition Opening + Performances 2019
2019-12-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Gather at the gallery for the opening of our annual Wells Works exhibition! Showcasing a talented roster of local visual artists, artisans, musicians and performers, Wells Works celebrates the spirit of creativity alive and well in the Cariboo.
Appreciate the art, libations and merriment of Wells-wishers while local songwriter-extraordinaire Bob Campbell hosts an evening of music around 8 pm.
Hope to see you there!
Exhibition runs until January 18, 2020

Movie Night at the Jack O' Clubs
2019-12-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
This Friday the Jack O Clubs is going to be doing something a little different. Seeing as Saturday is our Ugly Sweater Karaoke we figured Friday could be a relaxing Movie Night!!! Come in PJ’s and bring your pillow.

7:00pm will be a family friendly flick!! Now we can’t say the name as this movie has yet to be released online or on dvd but I can assure you that you won’t want to miss it!!!
9:00pm will be the classic National Lampoon’s Christmas.
We encourage everyone to bring a twoonie as we will also have a twoonie jar set up to collect donations for our local Legion. Hope to see you all there!!

Ugly Sweater Christmas Karaoke
2019-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Let’s get LOUD and UGLY!!!!! This Saturday, December 7th it is Ugly Sweater and Karaoke. Prize for loudest sweater….. And ugliest performance!!!!

7th Annual Wells Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
2019-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Wells Curling Club, 3860 Ski Hill Road, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Local crafting and baking. Sign up sheet located at the Jack O’ Clubs General or contact Christine Brooks at 250-994-2328. Table rental is $5.

Barkerville's Old Fashioned Victorian Christmas
2019-12-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Enjoy sleigh rides, warm refreshments, delicious home baking in the Wendle House, decorated displays, shopping, caroling, and other seasonal activities. Schedule and event details at http://www.barkerville.ca/victorianchristmas/

Wells Legion Christmas Dinner
2019-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128, 3948 Gold Quartz Drive, Wells, V0K2R0
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Annual Wells Legion Christmas Dinner
$$ by donation

The Sunset Cabaret - Victorian Christmas Edition
2019-12-14 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

Wells-Barkerville School Christmas Concert
2019-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Wells-Barkerville Community School, Wells, BC, Canada
Please join us for the Wells-Barkerville School Christmas Concert in the school gymnasium. Everyone welcome!

Holiday Hangover Party
2019-12-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128, 3948 Gold Quartz Drive, Wells, V0K2R0
Mark your calendars for Dec 26th and spread the word! Everyone welcome 🧡 feel free to contact Carrie Chard by PM for any details.

NYE 2020 at the Jack
2019-12-31 16:30 - 2020-01-01 16:30 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Ring in the New Year of 2020 1920’s Style.
Dinner: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm by reservation only. Four entree choices. $30
NYE Cabaret at the Sunset Theatre 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dance party: 10:00 pm – 3:00 am. Costume prizes, live DJ, custom drinks! $8

The Sunset Cabaret - NYE Edition
2019-12-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada

New Years Sweet & Simple
2019-12-31 20:00 - 2020-01-01 02:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Take a Sweet simple step into 2020 with the Wells Pub
Fill out a resolution & put it into our time capsule for the end of the year.
Let something from this past year burn away with a simple goodbye
Kissing kit … receive the perfect lil bag to make your midnight kiss sweet as can be. Have a glass of champagne to toast your wish, and a Photo booth to capture the evening in style.

Pancake Breakfast
2020-01-07 08:00 - 17:00 | BC
This Thursday, January 9th from 8-9 am. (by donation). Come out and enjoy great food and conversation, hosted by our students.

Wells Community Bingo
2020-01-09 08:00 - 21:00 | Ray Davis Room, Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Come to the Ray Davis room in the Community Hall (back entrance) for a fun evening of bingo with some great prizes! Doors open at 6:30, games start at 7:00. $2 for the first card and $1 for each additional card.

Ali McCormick's Birthday Bash
2020-01-23 20:00 - 2020-01-24 01:00 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
From Newfoundland to Vancouver Island, wilderness wordsmith Ali McCormick has traveled her one-woman show for folk music appreciators young & old alike over the past decade.
Her last National album release tour in 2018 led her through the Cariboo and facilitated an extended stop along the way in Wells BC.
Currently enjoying creative respite from the road the Jack O Club’s welcomes the opportunity to host Ali’s Annual Birthday Bash on Thursday, January 23rd 2020.
Come help Ali ring in her 34th!!! Ali will be performing a 45 minute set you will definitely not want to miss. If you aren’t familiar with her music you can look her up here.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjN0VopadyR_yhQyhYaOXVw
https://open.spotify.com/artist/636aEF28sEHdvGlxwfHwPu

Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-27 | BC
The Dog Sled Mail Run is a historical event that is fun for the whole family. Come and enjoy all that a Cariboo winter has to offer! For details about the weekend, check out our website http://dogsledmailrun.ca/
**SCHEDULE OF EVENTS**
Friday, January 24th
9:00 am – Swearing in of mail carriers at the Quesnel Post Office
11:00 am – Stage #1 of the mail run, the Umiti Pit Loop – meet the mushers and their dogs.
Saturday, January 25th
11:00 am – Stage #2 of the mail run, Troll to Hyde Lake Loop
2:00 pm – Musher’s sport and other activities
5:00 pm – Social, dinner, and awards at Troll Ski Resort
Sunday, January 26th
11:00 am – Stage #3 of the mail run, Barkerville to Wells.
12:00 pm – the Barkerville Dash – watch participants arrive on the main street of Barkerville Historic Town & Park around 12:15 pm
2:00 pm – awards and wind-up at the Jack O Clubs General
3:00 pm – Free Film Screening – Shadow Trap: The Legend of Simon Gunanoot at the Sunset Theatre
**SEND MAIL BY DOGSLED**
Order envelopes online or purchase and drop them off by January 23rd at:
– Rocky’s – Bouchie Lake
– Shoppers Drug Mart, Quesnel
– Canada Post Office, Reid Street, Quesnel
– Four Rivers Coop, Quesnel
– Jack ‘O Clubs General Store and Post Office – Wells
– Total Pet, Quesnel
– Barkerville Historic Town & Park Visitor Centre

Tiny Home Building Course
2020-01-25 - 2020-01-27 | BC
$299 – TWO DAY DESIGN WORKSHOP
This workshop offers you a great way to ramp up your tiny house journey by providing you with all of the design inspiration and information you need to start designing your own tiny home.
Day 1 ~ Design
~ Introduction, who are we? Tiny House overview
~ Design principles (permaculture and architecture)
~ Floor layout, tips and tricks
~ Tiny house decisions (know yourself)
~ Designing your own Tiny House
Day 2 ~ Build Process
~ Construction process (building and engineering)
~ Legalities, Zoning & Codes
~ Planning, managing, scheduling & budgeting
~ Design exercises
Tiny Healthy Homes is a design/build company that specializes in providing non-toxic solutions which benefit the homes’ occupants, the environment and the community.
It is internationally recognized for sustainable design and has built over 30 small homes, from CSA-A277 backyard units to CSA-Z240/Z241 and permit-approved dwellings and alterations.
www.tinyhealthyhomes.com

Shadow Trap: The Legend of Simon Gunanoot
2020-01-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
January 26, 3:00pm @ The Sunset Theatre in Wells, BC
Please join us after the 2020 Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run for a complimentary screening of the locally shot short film SHADOW TRAP, based on the legend of Simon Gunanoot, a Gitxsan businessman-turned-outlaw.
Followed by a Q&A with the producer-director, one of the lead actors (Brendan Bailey) and two of Simon Gunanoot’s descendants!

80s Dance Party Extravaganza!
2020-01-31 20:00 - 2020-02-01 02:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Let’s celebrate the end of the first month of the Roaring 20s with an ’80s Dance Part-ay Extravaganza!
Dust off your 80s attire, get that hairspray bottle back in action and come and join us for a fun filled night of dancing, popcorn, snacks, drinks and general fun fun fun! Maybe we’ll even get a Photo-Booth going!
WHEN: Friday, January 31st from 8PM ’till 2AM.
WHERE: Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley Street, Wells, BC
WHY: Because 80s music rocks and you need to DANCE!
Like everything in the 80s, from clothing, cars, interest rates, milk-based cocktails and music, everybody took the regular vaganza™ that marks an ordinary decade and added an excessive extra™ to it.
Come celebrate with us, awash in the synth-driven-artificial warmth that the shallowest decade of the 20th century has to offer!
Rip-stop oversize nylon parachute pants and mullets are most welcome.
Admission is Free! Drinks are not 🙂

Jack O Club's Annual Polar Bear Dip
2020-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
It’s the time of year everyone has been waiting for!!! Join us at the Jack O Club’s Lake for the Annual Polar Bear Dip. Event starts at 12:00pm with the Dip commencing at 1:00pm. The Jack O Club’s Pub & Restaurant will be prepared to warm you up immediately after with great food & drink specials.
Disclaimer – Please be advised this event is at your own risk. The Jack O Club’s General is not responsible for any injuries.

Super Bowl 2020 at the Wells Hotel
2020-02-02 15:00 - 18:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Super Bowl Sunday!!! Pub will be open at 3!!! Food service 3:30!!! Pizza & Wings, chilli & Brisket … bacon caesars on drink special 🍺🍻🍺 see you then

Wells-Barkerville School Building Public Meeting
2020-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Are you interested in the future of the Wells-Barkerville School Building?
Everyone is welcome to come and see a Public Presentation at the Sunset Theatre Monday February 3rd at 7pm.
Hosted by the Wells-Barkerville Community School Ad Hoc Committee.
