What's Up in Wells

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2022-06-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Martha Ritchie: Boreal Relief
2022-06-16 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-17 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-18 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-19 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-22 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-23 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-24 11:00 - 18:00, 2022-06-25 11:00 - 18:00 and 1 more date | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Gallery Hours Wed – Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Boreal Relief is a collection of linocut prints based on images drawn from the forest that surrounds my home and studio in the Yukon.
What started as prints on paper have evolved into three-dimensional paper sculptures and wearable prints on clothing. The sculptures and clothing items echo the images of boreal flora and fauna found in the wall art, creating a sense of being present in the natural environment.
The work in this collection is both a celebration of the beauty and tranquility of the boreal forest as well as an expression of a desire to blend into nature.
In our world, there has been an increasing disconnection from the natural environment, but recently there is a growing desire to reconnect with nature for reflection, relaxation and healing. The past two years have heightened this longing for a peaceful escape. Spending time in the Boreal forest is a gift that can provide this relief.
Martha Ritchie
Martha Jane Ritchie is an Artist and Printmaker who lives in Haines Junction, Yukon Territory, Canada with her husband and two sons.
While attending Emily Carr College of Art, Martha majored in printmaking and discovered Linocuts. She graduated with honours and continued working in the medium for the next 30 years.
Her current work is drawn from the natural environment that surrounds her home in Haines Junction, Yukon.
www.martharitchie.com

Wells Highschool Ideas Meet & Greet
2022-06-16 18:30 - 19:30 | BC
You are invited to join a meet and greet to discuss to study that aims to shed light on opportunities and challenges for a potential highschool that is rooted in the local community of Wells.
An introductory meet and greet will be held on June 9 at 6:30 pm over Zoom. To attend, please contact Chrissy McHarg at mcharg@unbc.ca for the Zoom link.
If you have any questions or comments about the study, please email Chrissy McHarg – mcharg@unbc.ca (Masters Student) or Dr. Phil Mullins – philip.mullins@unbc.ca (Graduate Supervisor)

Naomi Shore Live Music
2022-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | SARRAS, 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
After a BRILLIANT concert last night at SARRAS with Simon Kempston, the goodness just keeps coming. Please join us this Friday for an evening with Fort St. John’s pride and joy, Naomi Shore! Doors: 7:00 Show: 7:30. Pay what you can. See you there!

Curbside Free Your Things Event
2022-06-18 - 2022-06-20 | BC
his event is now Cariboo-wide! Please tell all your friends and neighbours. The more FREE THINGS locations in your area, the more traffic you will receive!
HOW TO SIGN UP
Message or email us (cccswastewise@gmail.com) with:
your address, including postal code
a brief list of the free things you expect to have
and we will add your location to our interactive map.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP
Friday, June 17, 2022 at 10 PM
Late entries cannot be added to the map.
WHERE TO FIND THE MAP
The map will be posted on our Facebook event page on Friday, June 17 here: https://fb.me/e/4ssDdJjsb
PROCEDURE FOR PLACING ITEMS AT CURBSIDE
Put your items at the end of your driveway or on the curb during the weekend. This event runs from 9 AM Saturday, June 18 to 5 PM Sunday, June 19.
Clearly mark your items with a “FREE” sign.
Ensure items are in good condition for re-use or able to be repaired.
Keep items you do not want to give away close to your home, or inside, to avoid confusion.
Remove all uncollected items from the curb BY DUSK on Sunday, June 19.
Do not discard items on another person’s lawn.
PROCEDURE FOR TREASURE HUNTERS
Respect private property. Do not walk or drive on people’s lawns.
Take only the item(s) at the curb marked “FREE”.
Obey traffic laws. Do not block traffic.
Watch out for children and pets.
Respect other treasure hunter’s personal space and distance.
WHAT CAN BE PLACED AT THE CURB
books, CD’s
furniture, small appliances
toys, sports gear
tools, gardening stuff
kitchen items
electronics
clothing
holiday decor
WHAT SHOULD NOT BE PLACED AT THE CURB
Items that are not re-usable.
Items that could be infested with bed bugs (eg. mattresses, bedding).
Items that are unsafe to give away (eg. expired car seats). Visit the Consumer Product Safety Bureau to find out more.
WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER ITEMS
Donate to a local charity.
Post on Facebook marketplace, Kijiji or Craigslist.
When in doubt, find out. Contact the Recycling Council of BC (1-800-667-4321) to find out if your items are recyclable.
YOUR SAFETY IS UNDER YOUR CONTROL
This event has a risk of high-touch surfaces.
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Sunday Service at St. Saviour's Church
2022-06-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-06-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-10 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Saviour’s Church, Barkerville, Barkerville
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church at Barkerville is now staffed for the summer — let’s make church together!

All are welcome at Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. from now through Labour Day weekend: children, elders, families, singles, straight, queer, lifelong believers, doubters, seekers. However you experience the Divine, please join us in creating a community that shares the unconditional welcome offered at Jesus’ Table.

District of Wells Council Meeting
2022-06-21 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 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.

Everything Everywhere All At Once
2022-06-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join us at The Sunset this Thursday, June 23rd @ 8PM for one of the most talked-about films of the year:

Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Date: Thursday, June 23 @ 8:00 PM
Running Time: 2 hours & 12 minutes
Tickets: $10.00
Rated: R for Sexual Material/ Language|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy

Summary:
When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Trailers & Reviews:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2g
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/…/everything_everywhere…

Forest Relief Fabric Printing and Painting Workshop w/ Martha Jane Ritchie
2022-06-25 11:00 - 2022-06-26 15:00 | Island Mountain Arts Studios, Mildred Ave, Wells, V0K 2R0
Join Martha Jane Ritchie for this two-day workshop June 25th and June 26th 2022. In this workshop, we will draw our inspiration from the forest as we design and carve a unique printing block for textiles. Participants will apply their relief printing block to fabric and enhance the image with hand painting.
This is a fun way to repurpose tired clothes or find a new purpose for old textiles. Although, synthetic fibres work with this process, natural plant based fabrics such as linen and cotton give the best results. The fabric must be able to handle direct heat by an iron.

Participants should bring at least one item to work on, such as a shirt, skirt, tablecloth, napkins or piece of fabric. It is a good idea to bring an extra piece for back up. Also, an in-phone camera is helpful and a favourite sketch book and pencil if you have one, although options will be provided.

The workshop runs from 11:00am – 3:00pm both days, with a breaks as determined by the Artist, and includes access to the studio between instructional times!

Early Bird Fees to June 10th, 2022! $90 (Supplies Inc.) + GST
($22.50 – Early Bird Deposit)

Regular Fees:$120 (Supplies Inc.) + GST

Please note that the class will run with minimum of 3 participants.

Overnight accommodation options are available for added fees. Message residence@imarts.com for more details.

You can call our office from 11 – 6 Wed – Sun (250 994 3466) if you encounter any issues through the registration process

Courtin vs. Keaton
2022-06-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Join us Saturday, June 25 to kick off Summer @ The Sunset w/ Courtin vs Keaton.
Silent Film as it was meant to be heard! Enjoy live accompaniment arranged and composed by Patrick Courtin for three classic Keaton short films: The Balloonatie (1923), Cops (1922), and One Week (1920)
Doors open @ 7:30PM
Showtime: 8:00PM
Tickets: $20.00

Wells High School Community Workshop 1 of 2
2022-06-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Have you been affected by the absence of a high school in Wells, BC? You are invited to join a community workshop that aims to understand the impact of having no high school in Wells has had on the community.

The workshop will help understand the vision of a potential high school that is unique to Wells. We want to hear from students, families, community members, youth groups, business owners, and others.

If you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the project, please join in on the workshops. You are free to come to one or both of the workshops if you are interested.

If you are unable to attend a workshop, but would still like to participate, please email me at mcharg@unbc.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, again, please email me or comment on this post and I will get back to you promptly.

Wells High School Community Workshop 2 of 2
2022-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Do you have insight about what it is like to live in Wells, BC? You are invited to join a community workshop that will focus on values in the community of Wells. What makes Wells unique?
We want to hear from students, families, community members, youth groups, business owners, and others. We will meet at the Community Hall and go on a short 20-minute walk around the community before having our discussion at the Hall (weather permitting).
We want to hear from you! If you have ideas, thoughts, or comments about the project, please join in on the workshops. You are free to come to one or both of the workshops if you are interested.

If you are unable to attend a workshop, but would still like to participate, please email me at mcharg@unbc.ca. If you have any questions or concerns, again, please email me or comment on this post and I will get back to you promptly.

Dominion Day Celebrations
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-02 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Barkerville Historic Town & Park would like to invite you to our 155th Dominion Day Celebration and the Grand Re-Opening of the Theatre Royal on July 1st 2022.
In addition to our daily programming, there will be a parade along Main Street, Dominion Day games, the launching of the new Theatre Royal show, and evening festivities at the House Hotel.
For more information please visit www.barkerville.ca or call 1.888.994.3332.

Intro to Birdwatching
2022-07-08 19:00 - 21:00 | BC
When you hear a bird calling “cheeseburger” in the forest, do you wonder what it looks like? Then this field trip might just be for you.

Join Leila on an evening walk through the Community Forest for an introduction to some of the frequent bird species of Wells. We will travel through wetland, stream and forest habitats and chat about useful tools to assist new birders in getting started with this activity.

Leila’s past includes work as a National Park Warden, piano tuner and music festival coordinator. Currently, she along with her husband run Whisky Jack Cache bakery and are members of the band the Interstellar Jays. She is by no means an expert but is excited to share her enthusiasm for her feathered friends on what should be a pleasant evening of discussion and information sharing.

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This workshop will be by donation, we encourage you to pay what you can!⁠

To register for this workshop click here ->. http://support-imarts.com/…/8/intro-to-the-birds-of-wells. Please note that you can only register one person at a time!

If you happen to have some binoculars on hand this is your chance to test them out! That being said, they are not required to participate in this workshop. ⁠

All ages are welcome as long as all folks under 15 are accompanied by an adult.⁠
We will be meeting at the Wells-Barkerville School playground, if you wish to join us! ⁠

See you then!

This project is funded and supported by the Government of Canada, The Province of British Columbia and the Wells Barkerville Community Forest. Art + The Forest is additionally supported by the BC Arts Council.

Film: FLEE
2022-07-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
The Oscar-nominated documentary FLEE tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.

Rating:
PG-13 (Strong Language|Disturbing Images|Thematic Content)

Genre:
Documentary, Animation

Original Language:
Danish

Director:
Jonas Poher Rasmussen

Producer:
Natalie Farrey, Monica Hellstrøm, Signe Byrge Sørensen, Charlotte de la Gournerie

Writer:
Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Jonas Poher Rasmussen, Amin Nawabi

“All but the hardest of hearts will shatter. It’s a film that ends in tears of joy.”
– Kevin Maher, Times (UK)
“Innovative, sincere, heartbreaking, harrowing and poetic in tandem, and also simply astonishing.”
– Sarah Ward, Concrete Playground

FILM: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2022-07-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
The follow-up to “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to discover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.

Rating:
PG (Scary Moments|Mild Language|Some Creature Violence)

Genre:
Fantasy, Adventure

Original Language:
English

Director:
Chris Columbus

Producer:
David Heyman

Writer:
Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is darker, funnier and finer than its forerunner Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.”
– Lizzie Rusbridger, Guardian
