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Upcoming Events
Arts:
Nov
4
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sunday Nov 4, 2018 2:00 am to Mar 10, 2019
Daylight Saving Time Ends. Set clocks back one hour. 
Dec
15
Holiday Craft for Kids!
Saturday Dec 15, 2018 @ 2:15 pm
Open to children ages 4-12. Children and their parents/caregivers are invited to come to the library and make a variety of different winter holiday themed crafts!
**IMPORTANT** We only have space for the first 15 children who sign up. If you are sure you will attend, you must either mark yourself as "GOING" on this post, or come to the library to sign up!
**IMPORTANT** We only have space for the first 15 children who sign up. If you are sure you will attend, you must either mark yourself as "GOING" on this post, or come to the library to sign up!
Dec
15
Quesnel Kangaroos vs Williams Lake Stampeders
Saturday Dec 15, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Adult $10, Seniors $8, Kids 10 and under $5. Cash or cheque only, at the door. This game is Teddy Bear Toss night so bring new Teddy Bears, toques, mitts, etc. with proceeds going to local charities. GO ROOS!!
Dec
15
Multi-Business Party: Small Business, BIG Christmas Party!
Saturday Dec 15, 2018 5:30 pm to Dec 16, 2018
5:30PM Cash/Debit Bar Reception, 7:00 pm dinner, 9:00 pm Dancing & prizes! Tickets $40 or table of 8 $300. Ticket locations will be announced next month. You can reserve by calling 250-747-0889, sending a Facebook message to the Lodge, or emailing thelodgequesnel@mail.com
Dec
16
Special Olympics Quesnel Christmas Party
Sunday Dec 16, 2018 @ 5:30 pm
Dinner served at 6:00 pm. This is a potluck dinner; please post on the Facebook page stating how many people you are bringing and what dish/dishes you are bringing. There is no cost to attend, but there is a gift exchange; please bring a $10-$15 wrapped gift if you would like to participate.
Dec
16
Caroling!
Sunday Dec 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Meet at Bethel Church Dec 16th at 6 pm to go caroling around town and spread Christmas good cheer! We are going to be traveling through Johnson Sub and also visiting some of our Seniors housing. This is a family fun event for all ages and all are welcome attend.
Dec
16
Sunday Shopping Open House
Sunday Dec 16, 2018 @ 11:00 am
Join us for our SUNDAY SHOPPING OPEN HOUSE... a chance to sit back and relax, place pieces in a puzzle, enjoy a Hot Chocolate, Mulled Apple Cider, or a cup of Moonshine Coffee, visit, meet our consignors, and browse the wares of the BL Country Store. We will be so happy to spend this time with you.
Dec
16
Paint and Sip Afternoon
Sunday Dec 16, 2018 @ 12:00 pm
Take a much needed break this holiday season and come down to Wings for a relaxing afternoon. We will be painting two Holiday cards. All painting supplies are provided and basic drawing skills will be helpful with this session.
Come early (around 11) for lunch and painting starts at noon with no break for food during painting session. Please call or text 250-992-0045 to confirm attendance and how many people in your party. Limited seating available.
Come early (around 11) for lunch and painting starts at noon with no break for food during painting session. Please call or text 250-992-0045 to confirm attendance and how many people in your party. Limited seating available.
Dec
16
Super Christmas BINGO
Sunday Dec 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Doors open at 4:30 pm. Walk-ins start at 6/Early Bird starts after Walk-Ins. $1000 Jackpot & Christmas door prizes!
Dec
17
Sing Noel! with InSong
Monday Dec 17, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Join InSong - Quesnel Youth Choir and it's alumni and friends for an evening filled with the holiday spirit! Tickets by donation (consider a $10 minimum donation per person) are available at Bo Peep Boutique or from InSong: (250) 255-0867 or (250) 747-0032. Proceeds for the "Bags of Love" Community Project. It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas!
Dec
18
Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program Information Meeting
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018 @ 6:30 pm
Open to youth aged 15-18 who live in the Quesnel Area. Explore your potential! Learn new skills, make friends and gain confidence.
Dec
19
Christmas SUPER Bingo!
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Quesnel; proceeds benefit local projects. $1000 Jackpot, Early Bird, 50/50 draws, and so much more. Come early to enjoy the fully-stocked concession.
Dec
21
Foxxie Follies: TWO DAY Christmas Extravaganza
Friday Dec 21, 2018 8:00 pm to Dec 22, 2018
Ring those jingle bells and hang up your stockings 'cause we have not one but TWO fabulous shows lined up for all you little elves! $20 regular seat/$25 Reserved VIP Seat.
Dec
22
Foxxie Follies: TWO DAY Christmas Extravaganza
Saturday Dec 22, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
Ring those jingle bells and hang up your stockings 'cause we have not one but TWO fabulous shows lined up for all you little elves! $20 regular seat/$25 Reserved VIP Seat.
Dec
22
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Saturday Dec 22, 2018 9:00 pm to Dec 23, 2018
Come and celebrate your Holiday spirit in your ugliest or worst holiday sweater or outfit at the Wells Hotel Pub. We are hosting a Christmas soiree with holiday drink specials, and prizes for best ugliest sweaters for men and women, also most Christmas-y outfit.
Dec
23
Sno-Pitch Tournament
Sunday Dec 23, 2018 @ 10:00 am
Get your team together and play in the Great Ball of Fire Sno-Pitch Tournament! To register please call Jorleen Russell at (C) 250 255 8855 or email at jorleenr@gmail.com OR Charlene Lawrence at (C) 250 991 1194 or email at clawrence@quesnel.ca
Dec
24
Christmas Eve Dinner
Monday Dec 24, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
All alone for Christmas? Looking for a bit of company? Come join us for a FREE Christmas EVE Dinner. Celebrate the season! Enjoy fine food! NO reservation necessary!
Dec
24
Christmas Eve Service
Monday Dec 24, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Free tickets to a fun filled hour of Christmas Carols, a gift and story for your kids, and candle light. Doors open at 5:30 with free coffee, hot chocolate and Christmas goodies available to all.
Dec
29
Ice Palace
Saturday Dec 29, 2018 @ 1:00 pm
A great event for the entire family featuring an indoor toboggan run, skating through the trees, fun, games, arts and crafts to take home. Admission $4 per person (children 2 and under free).
Dec
31
New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018 6:00 pm to Jan 1, 2019
Doors open at 6:00pm/dinner served at 7:00 pm. Dance the night away and usher in the New Year to Akimbo. $50 per person: tickets available at Rocky's, Circle "S" Western Wear, and JD Meats. Presented by Bouchie Lake Community Association.
Dec
31
NYE Throw-Back Thrift Shop Prom Night
Monday Dec 31, 2018 10:00 pm to Jan 1, 2019
Prizes for Prom King and Prom Queen! Photo booth, drink specials, throw-back guilty pleasures and much more. For information, check out the Facebook page for this event.
Dec
31
New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Monday Dec 31, 2018 6:00 pm to Jan 1, 2019
Come out and support this Indigenous Day/Pow Wow Fundraiser and have a wonderful time ushering in 2019 with your family! Doors open at 6:00 pm, live music from 7 pm to 12:30 am, concession, desserts, etc. Tickets $10 for a single or $20 for family of 4. Advance tickets only! Contact Gerri at 250-983-5241 or 250-747-0639 or Dina at 250-255-4868.
Jan
5
RCMA Open Mic Night
Saturday Jan 5, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Play, sing, dance, listen...or all four! $5 at the door. Children welcome until 9:30 pm. This is a family-friendly event!
Jan
6
Snowed In Comedy Tour
Sunday Jan 6, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Debra DiGiovanni, 3 time female Comedian of the year. Pete Zedlacher, 5-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-up. Dan Quinn, Winner of Canadian Competition at Just for Laughs. Paul Myrehaug,
CBC’s the Debators. Tickets go on sale October 19th at www.snowedincomedytour.com.
CBC’s the Debators. Tickets go on sale October 19th at www.snowedincomedytour.com.
Jan
12
Vile Pole Arts: Villains
Saturday Jan 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Not for the faint of heart! Do you dare attend this event, featuring truly evil acts that will make you question your own innocence? Because even a villain, is the hero of his own story...This is an 18+ event!! Doors open @ 6:30pm, show starts @ 7pm
Tix: $15 from your favorite Vile performer, or TEXT 250-255-6066
LIMITED SEATING!
Tix: $15 from your favorite Vile performer, or TEXT 250-255-6066
LIMITED SEATING!
Jan
12
Introduction to the FIRE Mitigation Project
Saturday Jan 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Join us for an Open House with Steve Dodge and learn about the FIRE MITIGATION PROJECT currently being supported through the United Way. It will also be a great way to learn about Fuel Reduction and Fire Mitigation and how we can make our community and neighbourhoods more "Fire Smart".
Jan
13
Equina Biosa
Sunday Jan 13, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Join Mona Illerbrun to learn all about the benefits of residential bacteria in horses.
Jan
24
Quesnel Ladies Night: Playboyz
Thursday Jan 24, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
The perfect Ladies Night Out featuring the Playboyz: Canada's premier dance review. VIP online purchase $28, general admission $17. Tickets by Eventbrite. Check out the Facebook page!
Jan
24
2019 Dog Sled Mail Run
Thursday Jan 24, 2019 5:00 pm to Jan 27, 2019
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/
Jan
26
The Jerry Cans
Saturday Jan 26, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Jerry Cans are a band from Iqaluit, Nunavut who combine traditional Inuit throat singing with folk music and country music. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door available at The Occidental, Bo Peep, Circle "S" Western Wear, the Recreation Centre and the Visitor Centre.
Jan
27
Primitive Rug Hooking Workshop
Sunday Jan 27, 2019 @ 11:00 am
Date to be confirmed. Learn the art and craft of Primitive Rug Hooking. All supplies will be provided, along with a homemade, hearty lunch.
Jan
29
2019 BC Men's & Women's Curling Championships
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019 9:00 am to Feb 3, 2019
Quesnel welcomes the best of BC curling to this 6-day event. Tickets: $60 for an Event Pass. Early bird ticket (until 31 October) $50. Children 10 and under are free with an adult. For ticket sales, on-line ticket purchases or information, go to quesnelcurlingclub.com or email qccevent@gmail.com.
Feb
1
Kobo Town -- Calypso Dance Band
Friday Feb 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Kobo Town is a Juno-nominated Canadian Caribbean music group. Tickets $20 advance or $25 at the door available at Bo Peep, Circle "S" Western Wear, the Recreation Centre, The Occidental and at the Visitor Centre.
Feb
2
RCMA Open Mic Night
Saturday Feb 2, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Play, sing, dance, listen...or all four! $5 at the door. Children welcome until 9:30 pm. This is a family-friendly event!
Feb
16
Introduction to Abstract Watercolours
Saturday Feb 16, 2019 11:00 am to Feb 17, 2019
A great Christmas gift for the artist or aspiring artist in your family! Simone Buck, abstract expressionist, hosts this 2 day workshop focusing on free expression of creativity. Price for the workshop is $120 and includes art supplies and 2 lunches. For more information contact Cathy Heinzelman at 250-747-3864 or email nstar@goldcity.net or Quesnel and District Community Arts Council at 250-992-8200 extension 2233.
Feb
18
Family Day at the Pool
Monday Feb 18, 2019 @ 1:30 pm
The whole family will enjoy activities and games -- a great way to spend Family Day! Regular admission applies.
Feb
23
Boots and Toques
Saturday Feb 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Watch the Sno-Ball Tournament in West Fraser Timber Park from 10 am to 3 pm. From 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, activities at the West Fraser Centre include free public skating, crafts and face painting! After enjoying activities at the West Fraser Centre, head down to the LeBourdais Park from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and enjoy music, glow ball hockey, bon fire, knockerball, sledding, hot chocolate, food and fireworks!
Feb
23
Wells Mountain Film Festival
Saturday Feb 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Join your host Dave, for popcorn, hot chocolate, and inspirational, outdoorsy films, compiled from over 10 years of film festivals!
Feb
23
2019 Wells International Gourmet Ski
Saturday Feb 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am
Ski as much or as little as you would like, eat fantastic International cuisine at four food stations along the way, and join us for hot drinks and desserts at the finale. Get dressed up in your most ridiculous costumes for a chance to win great prizes! Stay in Wells for the evening and join us at the Sunset Theatre for our popular Winter Film Fest. Registration is limited and we frequently sell out, so mark your calendars: January 2nd, you will be able to purchase your tickets!
Mar
2
RCMA Open Mic Night
Saturday Mar 2, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Play, sing, dance, listen...or all four! $5 at the door. Children welcome until 9:30 pm. This is a family-friendly event!
Mar
9
Teen Pool Party
Saturday Mar 9, 2019 @ 8:30 pm
Music, pool fun, prize, food. What could be better on a Saturday night? Bring your friends and party till Midnight! Admission: $5.00/$6.25
Mar
16
2019 Cariboo Craft Beer Festival - Afternoon Session
Saturday Mar 16, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Rotary Club of Quesnel brings you this popular event -- this year with 2 sessions! Your $25 ticket will gain you admission, your own 5oz sampler glass, 2 free samples, great food by Craig’s Table, and entry for one of a number of door prizes. Additional beer samples may be purchased at the price of $2 each. Tickets go on sale December 1st -- cash only and sorry, no holds. Please note: we are unable to provide general admission at the door.
Mar
16
2019 Cariboo Craft Beer Festival - Evening Session
Saturday Mar 16, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Rotary Club of Quesnel brings you this popular event -- this year with 2 sessions! Your $25 ticket will gain you admission, your own 5oz sampler glass, 2 free samples, great food by Craig’s Table, and entry for one of a number of door prizes. Additional beer samples may be purchased at the price of $2 each. Tickets go on sale December 1st -- cash only and sorry, no holds. Please note: we are unable to provide general admission at the door.
Apr
6
RCMA Open Mic Night
Saturday Apr 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Play, sing, dance, listen...or all four! $5 at the door. Children welcome until 9:30 pm. This is a family-friendly event!
Apr
12
Spring Sip & Shop
Friday Apr 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
Join us for some Spring shopping! The bar will be open so enjoy a glass of wine while you shop! Message Ashley Schmidt or Blue Jay Events to be a vendor.
Apr
14
Greg Kennedy - Innovative Juggler
Sunday Apr 14, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Greg Kennedy uses the principles of geometry and physics to create ground-breaking work with original apparatus. Tickets $10 available at Bo Peep, Quesnel Music, Circle S Western Wear, Quesnel Rec Centre & at the door.
May
3
Duffle Bag Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood
Friday May 3, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This classic is suitable for all ages! Tickets $10 available at Bo Peep, Quesnel Music, Circle S Western Wear, Quesnel Rec Centre & at the door.
May
4
RCMA Open Mic Night
Saturday May 4, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Play, sing, dance, listen...or all four! $5 at the door. Children welcome until 9:30 pm. This is a family-friendly event!
Jun
1
RCMA Open Mic Night
Saturday Jun 1, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Play, sing, dance, listen...or all four! $5 at the door. Children welcome until 9:30 pm. This is a family-friendly event!
Jul
28
Jam Camp North 2019
Sunday Jul 28, 2019 6:00 pm to Aug 1, 2019
Mark your calendars now for Jam Camp North 2019 - Sunday July 28 - Thursday August 1 at Cottonwood House Historic Site between Quesnel and Wells. Keep watching the Facebook event page for details as they happen.