It is the hope of Tumbler Ridge Community Arts Council (TRCAC) that we share the community events as best we can. Please submit any Tumbler Ridge events you would like listed in this column to Erin Hanna 250-242-3364 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Visit us online at www.tr-artscouncil.weebly.com or Facebook to be added to events notice list: Tumbler Ridge Events Notice.

AT A GLANCE:  All events in bold have been added since last publication of Town Crier.

Red Hats Society Luncheons - Golf Course - 1:00 pm - The first Thursday of each month. For further information call Norma 250-242-4523
Bingo – Hosted by the Lions Club - Every Monday night. - Community Centre  - Room 5 - 6:30-10:00 pm - Sorry, no minors.
 
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday at the NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Church at 275 Murray Drive. Weigh-in takes place 6:00-6:30 pm and the meeting is from 6:30-7:30 pm. Contact Cindy 242-5826 or Lynn 242-3178.
St. Paul’s Services - Inter-Denominational Services - Catholic Church - Contact Dawn Wagner 250-242-3570.
 
Musical Chairs Jam - Mid-day Saturdays at the Community Centre (either Room 3 or Fireside Lounge) - 4:00 pm start - Not guaranteed every Saturday. All musicians/vocalists welcome to come and jam with this group. The intention is to have a standard repertoire of music to be ready to play at events when needed. Genre is open for discussion and playing. For further information contact Sue Thompson 250-242-5230 or find us on Facebook, search: Tumbler Ridge Musical Chairs.
 
Saddle Club meetings are the last Wednesday of each month - Community Centre - 8:00 pm. Contact Gary Doonan at 250-242-3213 for more information.
 
Garden Club – Every Tuesday morning following May 31 meet at 9:00 am @ Hartford Gardens to plant, weed and water.
 
Arts Council meetings (TRCAC) on the second Thursday of each month. Community Centre - 6:00-7:00 pm. New members welcome anytime. Bring your ideas for events and new groups! For further info contact Erin Hanna 250-242-3364 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . You can find us online at www.tr-artscouncil.weebly.com or find events listing on Facebook by search: Tumbler Ridge Events Notice.
 
JULY
26        Garden Club Meeting - Community Centre- Room 1 – 7:00 pm
 
29        Battle of the Bands
 
30-31   Grizfest
 
AUGUST
5          BC Parks Celebrates 100 - Monkman Musings play @ Gwillim Lake - Come and see the full story of Alexander Monkman and his crusade to build the Monkman Pass Highway. Details TBA. Admission - no charge
 
6          Emperor’s Challenge
 
13        Tumbler Ridge Garden Tour – Hartford Gardens – 10:00 am – Group of participants with gardens on the tour will visit all gardens together. General public may pre-register to come as well. Pre-registry is $5. For further information please contact Ellen Sager 250-242-5283.
 
14        Tumbler Ridge Garden Tour – Starts at Hartford Gardens – 1:00 – 4:00 pm - $5 to come on the tour.       
 
SEPTEMBER
Labour Day Weekend - Lions Club - Duck Race @ Flatbed Campground
 
6          Where Art Thou - Showcase for the Tumbler Ridge Community Arts Council - Community Centre - Live performance, such as music, dance, acting. Visual art displays, groups available in our artistic community. Come and check us out.
 
10        Miss-ter TR Contest - Details TBA
 
13        Program Registration Night - Community Centre - Come and see what TR has for groups, organizations and programs.
 
24        Grease Sing-a-long - TR Community Centre - Room 5 - Come and watch the original movie with sing-a-long features and then join us for some karaoke and sock hop music to follow. YOUTH show doors open @ 12:30 pm - Film @ 1:00 pm. Karaoke and sock hop music until 4:00 pm. ADULT show doors open @ 6:30 pm (Licensed with cash bar) - Film @ 7:00 pm - Karaoke/sock hop music to follow until 12:00 am. Ticket prices TBA.
 
OCTOBER
29        Rocky Horror Night and Halloween Dance/Costume Party