4 UNBC Lif Si ' me E 4 Arctica Cunningham UFM Development Assistant tart this school year off right by shopping at the University Farmers’ Market! Every Tuesday, from September to April, the UFM is held in the NUSC Event Space from 11:00am to 3:00pm. With over twenty local vendors selling products they have made, baked, or grown themselves, grocery shopping does not get any more convenient. Moreover, shopping at the UFM is a great way to support local entrepreneurs and the local economy. Shopping at the Farmers’ Market is also better for the environment, since the products have not been shipped over long distances, are not excessively packaged, and are not full of chemicals and preservatives. Furthermore, when you purchase something from the Farmers’ Market, you are buying the product directly from the person that created it, so they can answer any questions you may have, allowing you to be a more informed consumer. The best feature of the UFM is the incredible variety of products for sale. We have local seasonal produce for sale from P & R Organics and Cariboo Growers, providing the perfect ingredients for soups, stir fries, and much more. If you have not tried Stan’s homemade salsa yet, make sure you stop by his table at the next market because he is always happy to hand out a free sample. Birthe UM makes delicious jams and jellies with fruit that she has grown herself, a perfect addition to the delicious homemade bread from Shergood Gardens. One of our new vendors this year is Willow River Cracker Company, with four delectable cracker flavours. You can buy local, free- range sausage and bacon from SLR Meats, and later in the semester Garrendenny Farms will also be selling free-range chicken and beef. Blue Mountain Honey seems to have every flavour of honey imaginable, perfect for toast, tea and baking. We also have a number of vendors that sell artisan crafts, perfect for gifts or to treat yourself. Finally, we have a number of hot food vendors, with both meat and vegetarian options, as well as bannock and hand-made ice cream so you can always find a snack or meal in between your classes on Tuesdays. The UFM is also a great place to meet up with friends and find some time to relax during a stressful school day. We run a variety of fun events, from petting zoos and chef demonstrations to clothing swaps! To stay up to date with our latest events and market news, be sure to like our “University Farmers’ Market” page on Facebook, and pop in every Tuesday from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the NUSC Event Space! UNBC Musical Production Auditions Tierney Watkinson Contributor ive years ago, UNBC’s Musical Productions Group was founded by Arielle Bernier, a student with a dream. Months later, the dream became a reality when she and her new castmates presented Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog in the Canfor Theatre for the very first time. It was a small but well-received production, with a two-dimensional cardboard van as the main prop. The production was directed and funded by Arielle herself and was executed by a group of people who would remain friends for years to come. Since its creation, the Musical Productions group has continued to grow and take on bigger and bigger projects. Year two saw Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Once More With Feeling, and the following year the club presented another fan favourite: “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Last year, the group presented Avenue Q, a Broadway musical comedy with a story that resonated with many students for its subject matter: Questioning one’s purpose. The props, including the puppets and the entire street set, were yet again hand-made by cast members with hours of painstaking work. It was the largest, most frightening show the group had ever had to produce, but under Arielle’s direction, they did it. Over the years, props have become three- dimensional. Sound systems have become more complicated, spotlights have become multi-coloured, and the cast as a whole has become larger and more talented than ever before. The musical accompaniment has become a live band, and the lights and sound are handled masterfully by volunteers and professionals alike. This year, the club will be presenting not one, but two shows. Selections from A Very Potter Musical will be performed at this year's first annual Yule Ball (date to be decided), and the group is exploring its darkly humorous side yet again with The Addams Family—A new musical comedy being performed this coming spring. Do you have the music in you? Auditions for both shows will be held on Sunday, September 27 at 1:00pm in the Canfor Theatre. If you are interested in trying out for a part or would like to be involved with set design, lighting, or any other aspect of the shows, be sure to email Arielle Bernier at unbcmusical@gmail.com, and request to join the Facebook page “UNBC Musical Productions” for updates! Rugby Recruitment Tierney Watkinson Contributor he UNBC Rugby teams are now recruiting! Both the men’s and women’s teams are excited to accept new members. Experience is not necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. Whether you have been playing for years or have never before tackled someone; all you need is the desire to play the game. Rugby is the perfect sport for someone who is not afraid to hit the dirt once in a while; however, this sport is not all about hitting. Join a rugby team, and its members will become your family. The first, highly anticipated tournament is the “Gobbler” in Abbotsford, traditionally scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend. Joining the club does not mean you are obligated to attend every tournament, although the experience is not one to miss! Practices as the UNBC teams are still to be determined. If you are interested in joining or would like to check out a practice, please contact Johanne Jensen, Club President of the women’s team, at unbcwrfc@gmail.com! Or request to join the “UNBC Women’s Rugby” or “UNBC Rugby” Facebook pages.