What's Up in Wells

Five-Alarm Wednesday Fundraiser for the WVFB
2023-03-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Turn up the heat this winter to raise funds for our local Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade.
How does it work?
Order our house-made chili on Wednesdays and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the WVFB. How much will be donated? That’s up to you! For every level of heat you order in your chili, $1 will be donated:
1-alarm spice = $1 to the brigade
2-alarm spice = $2 to the brigade
3-alarm spice = $3 to the brigade
4-alarm spice = $4 to the brigade
5-alarm spice = $5 to the brigade
Let’s see how hot this town can get!

Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade Practice
2023-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-29 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

Pickleball at the Hall
2023-03-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-03-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Looking for a new way to exercise and have fun? Become a pickler. Drop-in every Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Community Hall.

Wells Winter Wonders
2023-03-03 18:00 - 2023-03-05 13:00 | BC
Friday night March 3
6:00pm dinner and show @ the jack
Wells Snow Queen winner announced
Saturday March 4
9:00am ski race (timed races)
11:00am snowshoe race
1:30pm sled race
7:30pm Cabaret @ Sunset theatre
Bon fire during the day
Sunday March 5
10:00am kids snowshoe race
11:30am kids “build your own” sled race
1pm snowman building competition
During lunch we will have stations for the kids to make fun winter treats
Bon fire during the day
*Tentative schedule*

Live Music Fridays with Sage Gordon
2023-03-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Kick off the weekend with the talented local guitar and piano player Sage Gordon, every Friday night this winter at the Wells Hotel. No cover charge.

2023 Ladies Ride
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-05 | BC
Come join your local DSG riders for a ladies ride! Email dariancampbell@hotmail.com if you are interested, spots are limited
DSG Outerwear-Women’s Snow Apparel
#doingsomethinggreat

Troll's 9th Annual Mount Everest Challenge
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-06 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
What is the Everest Challenge? The Everest Challenge is the brainchild of Len Sinclair, co-owner of Troll Resort. He did the math and determined that if a person were to complete a certain number of designated runs (on our mountain) it would be the equivalent height as having climbed Mount Everest!
What are those designated runs? The magic number is 20, but 7 of those runs are mandatory. The 7 mandatory runs are Snow White, Hurdy Gurdy, Viking, White Lighting, Overlander, The Rush and Racer’s Edge. The remaining 13 runs are skier/snowboarder’s choice. It is a true test of what you can accomplish…and it IS possible. Lifts begin, for the challengers, at 8:30am and run until 4:19pm. A hotdog lunch and refreshment is provided at the bottom of the red lift.
This event is open to ALL AGES and an AMAZING DRAW PRIZES is handed out to each age category, who completes their 20 runs! Age Catagories are:
7 & under, 8-16, 17-35, 36-49, 50 and over
**18 years & under, MUST have a signature of their parent or guardian to participate**
– THE EVEREST BASE CAMP CHALLENGE for ages 7 and under
Every year we have some wee little ones and THIS year we wanted to give them their own attainable goal. Everest Base Camp. The equivalent distance to reach Base Camp is 12 runs. The 7 mandatory runs and 5 more of their choosing.
ENTRY FEE AND RULES for MOUNT EVEREST
Entry fee is $30 per person and other than the opportunity to challenge yourself, you will also receive the collectible Troll Mount Everest T-Shirt, event sticker, lunch, beverages and your name entered into the prize draw, should you complete the challenge!
We still have the popular Speed Pass available. This handy little pass allows you to cut to the front of the line (Red Lift), up to 6 times! Cost is an additional $10, and can be worth it when you give your waiting friends a wave as you cut in front of them.
RULES
1.No speeding, this is a challenge, not a race.
2.The 7 runs identified on the attached trail map must be taken. You will need to pick up, on each of the identified runs, the token for that run which must be given to the attendant at the TOP of the Red Lift station, in order for you to be credited for that run.
3.The remaining 13 runs can be taken on any of the runs off of the top of the Red Lift station. No speeding!!!
4.At the end of your 20th run, turn in your bib at the bottom of the lodge.
5.You have to make 20 runs to get into the draw for prizes. Make sure you check on how many runs you have made.
Hot dogs and drinks will be served at the bottom of the Red Lift, for lunch.
The prizes for each age group will be given out by a random draw, in the lodge, at 5:00pm.
CAMPING at EVEREST BASE CAMP
This has become a yearly tradition (and another way to get your name entered into a draw). Winter camping is fun, and camping with your whole family is even more fun! At the end of the ski day, on Saturday, campers are welcome to set up their tents and prayer flags (if they have any). There will also be fantastic DRAW for those who camp. Trust us, you and your whole family will want to get your name entered into this one 😉

Deadfall Brewing Tasting Event
2023-03-04 17:00 - 20:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
We are so pleased to announce that, starting March 4th, we will carry the full core line-up of Deadfall Brewing Company, an intimate and inclusive craft brewery in the heart of Prince George, BC. To celebrate, Deadfall will be hosting a tasting event for you to get to know their beers. Learn more about Deadfall: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1124844734811304
It’s another action-packed weekend in Wells, so stop by early for a sampling before you head off to the Cabaret Show at the Sunset Theatre, and then return the Hotel for live music from the very talented Joseph Shea

Joseph Shea live at the Wells Hotel
2023-03-04 21:00 - 22:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Joseph Shea is a multi-instrumental singer and writer of songs. As a member of the Prince George collective The Ebbs (https://theebbs.bandcamp.com) and the Alberta/BC collaboration Trundled (https://trundledmusic.bandcamp.com), he’s played music from coast to coast, and from cave bottoms to mountain tops.
With songs grounded in traditional Irish/Americana structures, Joseph works in themes of love, loss, and life. As a solo performer with just a guitar and a piano, his sound is a product of simply being a bit of a shoe-gazing Canadian kid in the 90s (think Wilco, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Josh Ritter, and Brandi Carlile)

Winter Hip-Hop Dance Class
2023-03-13 16:45 - 17:45, 2023-03-27 16:45 - 17:45 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
New Year, new opportunity to put on your dancing shoes.

Sign up for Island Mountain Arts’ latest round of the Hip Hop Workshop: YOUTH (ages 6-17) and Adults (18+) Hip-Hop Dance Classes with Tyler Burnson! ⁠
AND NEW THIS YEAR – A Drop in session! – Read on for details!
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Join us for some dance-y fitness fun! This class serves as an introduction to Hip Hop Dance styles – learn a choreography, get moving and stay warm with us through the winter! ⁠
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Classes take place bi-weekly from 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM for youth aged 6-17, and from 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM for Adults 18+. ⁠
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Here’s the complete schedule:⁠
Monday, Jan 30
Monday, Feb 13
Monday, Feb 27
Monday, March 13
Monday, March 27
TUESDAY, April 11 (Moved due to Easter Weekend)
Monday, April 24
Monday, May 8

⁠We will also be offering 4 drop-in sessions for those of you who want to groove, but can’t commit to the ongoing schedule! The drop-ins will be by donation, and they’ll run from 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM on the second Monday of each month (Jan 30th, Feb 27th, March 27th and April 24th)

We can’t wait to get moving with Tyler! Don’t delay – Class space is limited! Sign up in advance at: ⁠
https://island-mountain-arts.square.site⁠
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Cost: $60.00 (+ GST for Adults) – Discounts for IMA Members and pay-what-you-can-rates available!
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Location: The Ballet Studio (2ND Floor of the Wells Community Hall), 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC V0K 2R0

St. Patrick's Day at the Wells Hotel
2023-03-17 17:00 - 23:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
The Wells Hotel began with the dream of an Irishman, Paddy MacDonell, and lives on today with the contribution of many more Irish descendants, including our Chef, our Friday night singer, and our resident painter. Come and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with house-made Irish stew and soda bread, drink specials, live music with traditional Irish songs, and good cheer! Sláinte!

Wells Snowmobile Club Poker Ride
2023-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | BC
Stop at various stations along the way to draw your cards. Best poker hand wins.
March 26th, 10am – 3pm, starting and finishing @ the Jack.
$5 per hand or $20 for 5. Cash prizes for top 3 hands! 1st Prize: $300, 2nd Prize: $200, 3rd Prize: $100
Hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase upon return, plus door prizes.
