Williams Lake news. As it happens.

This week, there are many events to enjoy, including fundraisers and fun activities for the family as well as a couple for yourself and your Valentine:

Friday February 10

Cariboo White Cane Chapter is hosting an exciting vision event from 10:00am to 3:00pm in the upper level of Boitanio Mall that will include demonstrations by a BC Guide Dog/Autism Service Dog trainer and puppy, displays of devices to help the vision impaired and important information about the health of your eyes. There will be a silent auction, refreshments and a chance to meet 'Tex', a service dog and his human.

New activities and events are coming up this week in Williams Lake. From kids’ art to speed skating, and from pasta to a Japan travel presentation—there’s something for you and your family to enjoy.

Friday February 3

New this week at the Cariboo Growers Market are shallots from Meldrum Creek Ranch, local apples from Wineglass Ranch, as well as packages of beef stew and famous beef smokies.

Several interesting evenings are coming up this week, so mark your calendars. You will want to check these out:

Friday January 27

The Library hosts Preschool Storytime from 10:30am to 11:15am for ages 3-6.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts their Friday Meat Draw from 5:00pm to 6:00pm this evening. They also hosts their popular Steak Nite tonight at 5:30pm, followed by a dance to Perfect Match.

Everything is back to normal and the regular programs are in full swing, along with a few new ones:

Friday January 20

New this week at the Cariboo Growers Market are frozen tart pie cherries, Yukon Gold and German Butterball potatoes, as well as a full range of fresh vegetables, fruit and meats from local growers.

Beat the winter blues with some classic rock, literacy programs, speed skating, and dinner at the Legion:

Friday January 13

New at the Cariboo Growers Market are snack bags of yogurt-covered cranberries from Pitt Meadows, more beef stew and gluten-free gingersnaps. There are also fresh and root vegetables, nuts, preserves, dairy and meats that include lamb 'banger' sausages and fresh chicken wings.

Get those New Year’s resolutions off to a good start with some community involvement and a whole lot of fun:

Friday January 6

New at the Cariboo Growers Market this week are parmesan cheese and more yogurt from Gort’s Gouda, pink fingerling potatoes, dried cherries and smaller packages of smoked salmon from TNG.