What's Up in Wells

Wells Community School Show & Auction
2019-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
The Wells/Barkerville Elementary School Children have prepared an extra special show for you this year. Please join us at the IMA Gallery to support these incredible students.
Snacks and refreshments provided.

Legion Friday Night Socials
2019-04-26 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-19 16:00 - 20:00, 2019-04-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128, 3948 Gold Quartz Drive, Wells, V0K2R0
Fries
Poutine
Spanikopita
Panko Shrimp
Pizza
Wings

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2019-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-04-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-04-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-03-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-03-20 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!

Easter Egg Hunt at Barkerville
2019-04-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
A free event for kids of all ages. The hunt begins at 12:00 pm sharp! An extra head start will be given to children ages 5 and under. After the hunt for chocolate, head down to the Visitors’ Centre for a free hot dog and cup of hot chocolate.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 General Meeting
2019-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128, 3948 Gold Quartz Drive, Wells, V0K2R0

Wells and Area Trail Society AGM
2019-04-14 16:00 - 17:00 | BC
The Annual General Meeting of the Wells and Area Trails Society will be held on Sunday April 14th at 4pm, at Judy Campbell’s house, 2588 Gardner Ave, Wells, BC. Please RSVP at jcampbell@wellsbc.com Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there! We are looking forward to a great year in 2019!
And a reminder that you need to be a paid-up member to vote at the AGM!! Memberships available at http://www.wellstrails.ca

Wells-Barkerville Elementary Art Show Opening
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-13 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
The Wells-Barkerville Elementary Students have been working hard to produce a body of artwork to display at the Island Mountain Arts Gallery. This show will be up from April 12 to 28, 2019, with a closing exhibition and live auction to be held on April 27 at 6:30pm.

Council Meeting
2019-04-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-03-26 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 our 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

Pancake Breakfast
2019-04-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Wells-Barkerville Community School, Wells, BC, Canada
The Wells Barkerville School pancake breakfast is a monthly event where you will find some great food and conversation. By donation : )

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2019-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | BC

AGM & ArtsWells Festival Information Session
2019-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Please join us Monday April 1st, 2019 at the Island Mountain Arts Gallery for our Annual General Meeting and ArtsWells Festival Information Session.
We are excited to share with the community our plan for this years ArtsWells Festival & improvements that are being implemented since our ArtsWells Festival Community Meeting in November 2018.

Yoga with Jen
2019-03-29 08:30 - 09:30, 2019-03-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2019-03-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2019-03-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
YOGA in the ballet room is back!
Regular classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday @ 8:30 am
Costs $8 drop in or buy 5 for $30.
Hope to see you there!

Yoga with Jenn
2019-03-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada

Wells Snowmobile Club Poker Run
2019-03-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Registration and first card at the Jack O’ Clubs General between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. Follow the route to Barkerville, Proserpine, and last card at Groundhog Lake. Prizes and BBQ at 2:00 pm at Groundhog Cabin. Hands are $5 each or 5 for $20.
1st place $300
2nd place $200
3rd Place $100
Trails will be freshly groomed and clearly marked. Route is good for all skill levels. For more info, email snowmobilewells@gmail.com

Winter Printmaking Workshop for Beginners
2019-03-23 09:00 - 2019-03-29 16:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Join us in Wells for our Winter Printmaking Workshop for Beginners with Hans-Christian Behm. Spend six days delving into the art of printing making from lino cut to block printing, all-the-while being immersed in the beautiful and historic backdrop of Wells. After his SOLD OUT summer workshop earlier this year, we are thrilled to welcome Hans back this Winter!
HANS-CHRISTIAN BEHM was born and raised in Germany. In 1961 he immigrated to Canada and began studying Architectural Design at UBC, going on to work in that field for 45 years. Later in life Behm developed a keen interest in printmaking and began mentoring under Wayne Eastcott at Capilano University’s Art Institute. He lives and makes art on Bowen Island, BC where he helped to found the Bowen Island Art Council.
Scholarships and Bursaries are available here: http://support-imarts.com/scholarships-bursaries1/
Accommodations for students: http://support-imarts.com/accomodation/

Nasti Weather and the False Predictions with Danny Bell
2019-03-22 19:30 - 23:30 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Coming all the way to Wells from Vancouver, BC is Nasti Weather with alternative accordion extraordinaire, Danny Bell!!
Nasti Weather//
is the fallen gospel gutter folk creation of a former Tofino resident, Anastasia Schlechtleitner. They put on powerful, genuinely heartfelt live shows that manage to bridge the gap between a lively and deeply introspective performance. Nasti Weather is in the eye of the beholder but is consistently marked by uniquely haunting garage jazz vocal stylings and profound yet cheeky lyricism. Anastasia is deftly capable of drawing audiences close with a gentle croon, but don’t be shocked if you’re blown back by an underbelly howl. Keeping with her story as a creative collaborator, Nasti Weather draws together “The False Predictions” an ever changing cast of some of BC’s most prolific and talented folk musicians, such as members of Red Haven, High Society & The Party on High Street. An up and coming sensation in the Canadian scene, the band is looking forward to their upcoming release of their Full Length album A Longing Wayside in the spring of 2019.
Learn More at: https://nastiweather.com/
Danny Bell//
is an accordion-based singer-songwriter and percussionist living in Prince George, BC on Lhedli T’enneh territory. Danny’s songs are pure & simple, sweeping superfluity off of the table so we can stay near the ground. His Disappointments change, but are always people with instruments. Danny Bell and His Disappointments released their debut album, “Good Timin’ Man” on September 21st on Good Egg Records.
“This is f**king great – raw, accordion-based, mildly-klezmer-inspired, irreverent punk-folk that totally sounds like the second coming of Geoff Berner.”
– Roots Music Canada
By (suggested $10) donation

ArtsWells Warm Up! Corwin Fox, Naomi Shore & Kitty & the Rooster
2019-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Spring has sprung and the countdown is on to our annual celebration of all things art: the 16th ArtsWells Festival! We are excited to present this triple threat performance of original BC musicianship as Naomi Shore, Corwin Fox Music, & Kitty & The Rooster at The Occidental hit the stage at our historic Sunset Theatre on the first day of Spring! For a fun-filled night of festival flair, come dressed in your favourite festival attire for your chance to win rad prizes, take your pics at the photobooth, and bid on our auction offerings.
This event is part of a regional tour of Naomi Shore’s first ever solo album release! A piano-driven indie folk record with a vintage-ish vibe, ‘Piece by Piece’ is a collection of eight songs covering themes of love, loss, and codependency. She’ll be joined by favourite festival friends, Corwin Fox and Kitty and the Rooster.
🌱 Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm.
🌱$15 for advance tickets, $20 at the door.
🌱Kids 12 and under are free.
🌱Students, seniors and under employed $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
🌱 Naomi Shore 🌱
With her duo project, Twin Peaks, Naomi has had the good fortune of touring most of Canada as well as the East Coast of Australia. In 2015, Twin Peaks were awarded the Western Canadian Music Award for Roots Duo/Group Recording of the Year for their album, ‘Trouble’.
🌱 Corwin Fox Music 🌱
Corwin Fox is a Canadian songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who has been hailed as “a shining light in Canadian roots music” by Doug Cox (artistic director, Vancouver Island Music Festival). Having toured extensively across Canada, the U.S., and Australia since 1995, Corwin has been spending an increasing amount of time recording and producing other artists across a wide range of genres. He still plays concerts and festivals, performing his songs on banjo, guitar, and ukulele, and he teaches songwriting to youth each summer, but the studio has really become his focus since he founded the Corwin Fox Academy of Perpetual Excellence. Over the years he has played venues large and small, some by himself and some with his other projects such as Morlove or The Chimney Swallows.
Listen here: www.corwinfoxmusic.com
🌱 Kitty & The Rooster at The Occidental🌱
Kitty and the Rooster is a rock n’ roll duo from Vancouver, BC featuring Jodie Ponto on the stand-up cocktail drum-kit and Noah Walker on electric guitar. They are known for their surf-tastic hooks, clever lyrics, and ridiculously fun shows.
Listen here: www.kittyandtherooster.com/

Coralee Oakes Community Appreciation Night
2019-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North, is hosting a community appreciation night. There will be buffet dinner for all Wells and area residents. Coralee will be doing presentations at 6pm and the Jack will have more presentations afterwards as well. We are very excited to see you all and show our appreciation to everyone and have a great community evening together.

Wells Historical Society 2019 AGM
2019-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
The Wells Historical Society’s AGM will be on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 pm at the Wells Hotel Pub. This is a great opportunity for you to support the Wells Museum and the preservation of our town’s history! You can purchase a WHS annual membership for just $15 at the same time. Hope to see you there!

Business Webinar Series
2019-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except for January), the District will be
hosting Business Webinars at the Jack O Club in the Pub area. The Jack is kindly allowing us use of their internet, screens and sound systems so that we
can have a comfortable experience.
We encourage you to book your calendars with these dates: 1 – 2:30 pm on January 22, February 19, March 19, April 16
Webinars take approximately one hour with time before and after for discussions and question and answer. There will be a survey at the first webinar so that we can see what topics would be of interest for the following sessions.
