14 #Events

February 6th 2013 * Over the Edge

Wednesday February 6
Flamenco for Beginners
$50 for members, $55 for non-members
5:45-6:45pm @ St Michael’s Anglican Church
(1505 5th Ave)
Brought to you by the Latino-Canadian
Association of Northern BC.

Thursday February 7
“Privilege” Opening Night
$26 for adults, $24 for students/seniors ($28
and $26 respectively on weekends)
8pm @ Theatre North West (556 North
Nechako Rd.)
This heartfelt comedy takes a charming and
pointed look at the impact of greed on the
modern family and the ties that bind two
brothers facing a harsh reality with love and
laughter. Runs until the 27th.

Friday February 8
Mr. Prince George Pagent
$50 for dinner and show tickets, $30 for show
only tickets (contact 250-564-3737)
5:30-11:50pm @ the Coast Inn (770 Brunswick
St.)
Featuring a “Bringing Back The 80’s” theme,
this show is sure to be highly entertaining.

Post North 5

Free!

7pm @ The Twisted Cork

Anight full of poetry and prose readings by
both local budding and veteran writers — make
sure to get there early to snag seats!

Salsa for Beginners

$50 for members, $55 for non-members
7-8pm @ John McInnis School gym (3400
Westwood Dr.)

Brought to you by the Latino-Canadian
Association of Northern BC.

Saturday February 9
Gail Vaz-Oxlade at Vanier Hall
$30 for Citizen subscribers and $40 for non-
subscribers (available through the Citizen office
or online at ticketweb.ca)
2pm @ Vanier Hall
The host of the popular TV show “’Til Debt
Do Us Part,” Gail Vaz-Oxlade will be in Prince
George for an informative aftemoon of advice
on how to tackle personal debt and save money.

Steak & Lobster Dinner

$40 tickets (call Rosemarie at 250-963-9397)
5:30-10pm @ Shooters Bar & Grill
(Brunswick St. location)

Your dinner ticket includes an 80z steak, 1.5lb
fresh Atlantic lobseter, baked potato, salads,
desserts and a chance to win at the door prizes
and to bid at the silent auction. This event is

a fundraiser for the 2618 Army Cadets — The
Rocky Mountain Rangers.

Texas Hold’em Tournament

$60 tickets (available at the Days Inn Hotel
front desk)

6-10pm @ Days Inn (600 Quebec St.)

Start with $2500 in chips and have your chance
at winning the first prize - $1000 cash.

Chinese New Year Gala
$65 per person and $500 for a table of 8 (call

Peggy at 250-562-1612 ext. 242)
6-11:30pm @ The Exploration Place
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with good
food and company with this fundraiser for
children’s programming for the museum.

19+ Valentine Country Dance
$10 ticket
8-11:50pm @ Hart Pioneer Centre (6986 Hart

Hwy.)

Live Music

$30 tickets (available at Books & Co.)
8:30-10:30pm @ Kinsmen Community
Complex (777 Kinsmen PI.)

Fundraise for the CFIS FM station by a musical
evening with Fats Domino, Justin Frey on sax
and Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne and his band.

Sicker Than Your Average Saturday

$5 cover

9pm @ Nancy O’s

DJ Ricky Business and other guest DJ’s scratch
on the turntables for your auditory pleasure.

Sunday February 10

Prince George Iceman

10am-6pm @ Otway Nordic Ski Centre (8141
Otway Rd.)

Individuals or teams are invited to take part in
the 26th annual Iceman with its 8km ski, 10km
run, 5km skate, 5km run and 800m swim. For
more details email racedirector@pgiceman.ca

Sweetheart Auction

$5 at the door

1:30-4pm @ Masonic Lodge (450 Vancouver
St.)

The Order of the Eastern Star is hosting a
Valentine Sweetheart Auction with great
auction items and fancy dessert, tea and coffee
for your tummy’s delight.

Monday February 11
BC Family Day
Free!
10-4pm @ The Exploration Place (333 Becott
Pl.)
Celebrate B.C.’s very first BC Family Day with
fun, culture, discovery and entertainment at
The Exploration Place.

Wednesday February 13

Flamenco for Beginners

$50 for members, $55 for non-members
5:45-6:45 @ St. Michael’s Anglican Church
(1505 5th Ave.)

Brought to you by the Latino-Canadian
Association of Northern BC.

Live Music

$10 at the door

7pm @ the Knox (1448 5th Ave.)

An all-ages show with Calgary-based
alternative rock/pop band Kingsland, the
electronic group Once In A Lifetime and Prince
George locals Horses and Bayonets.

Poetry Tour

$15 tickets (available at Books & Co.)

8pm @ ArtSpace

This travelling poetry tour is a truly unique
experience — the audience partakes in the event
as judge in the competition between three poets
as they slam against one another in an effort to
take the grand title.

Thursday February 14
Valentine’s Persian and Jazz Fusion
$5 cover

6:30-8:30pm @ Shiraz Café and Restaurant
Spend a romantic evening with your Valentine
sweetheart listening to some jazz and Persian
music throughout a delicious meal and
decadent dessert. To reserve a table, call 250-
596-7397 or 250-552-6668.

Water, My Love

By donation

8pm @ ArtSpace

Celebrate Valentine’s Day via a celebration of
love and gratitude for water with performances
of water stories, poetry, a slideshow,

photo exhibit and live sound art called
“soundweaving.”

Friday February 15
Winter Games Celebration
Free!
5-7pm @ Canada Games House (545 Quebec
St.)
Come out and celebrate as preparation starts for
the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The outdoor
block party will feature live entertainment
with a DJ, snowboard activities, giveaways,
sport culture booths, kids’ activities, food and
fireworks.

V-Day Dinner and Dance

$60 for singles and $100 for a couple (available
at Vanilla Clothing, The Rockford or Hizher
Club)

5pm-lam @ Rockford Bar & Grill

Included in ticket price is a four-course dinner,
dancing in the newly opened banquet hall anda
chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes.

Saturday February 16
Writer’s Workshop
$15
TBA @ ArtSpace
Strengthen your writing skills with award
winning author Ed Zaruk who will teach on
non-fiction research composition methods,
including creative non-fiction.

Taste of India

$90 tickets (available at RK Furniture Gallery
on 1050 Victoria St.)

6:30-11:30pm @ the Civic Centre
Vancouver-based “Delhi to Dublin” will
provide the musical entertainment while guests
can expect the evening to begin with a cocktail
reception followed by a full Indian buffet
dinner. There will be a silent and live auction.

Ricco @ the Generator

$TBA (available at Ruins & District Clothing)
9pm @ the Generator

Hailing from Vancouver’s electronic scene
Ricco is sure to have you dancing till the wee
hours of the morning.

Sunday February 17
Free Swim
4-6pm @ the Four Season Pool

Tuesday February 19
Live Music
$10 cover
8pm @ Nancy O’s

High Society, a “young rock and roll outfit that
is bound for glory,” hail from Vancouver and
have made their rounds at the Robson Valley
Music Festival, Artwells, and cafes, bars and
theatres across Western Canada.

Thursday February 7
CA/CMA/CPA Information session
As of September 2013 a new CPA Certification
Program will be launched in BC. Come to the
information session to find out what this means
to you!
10:00-11:15 am @ Room: 7-152

Psychology Colloquium: Dr. Fred Grouzet

It’s about time... to value your humanity:
towards a Dual Valuing Process Model. A talk
presenting a model that strives to describe and
explain the social processes of valuing.
4:00pm @ the Senate Chambers, Room: 1079

Friday February 8
Dr. Kathreem Rickstuhl: Applying social
network theory to wildlife
A talk about the nature and benefits of social
networks in the European red deer and the
Rock mountain bighorn sheep, sponsored
by the UNBC TWS Fish & Wildlife Student
Chapter.
3:30-4:30 pm @ Room: 7-158

Beer and Boardgames Pub Night

The Nerdy Gaming Club of UNBC invites
you to come have some drinks and play
boardgames with friends and strangers alike!
Cost: $5 at tables/ $7 at the door

8:00pm @ the Thirsty Moose Pub

Tuesday February 12
Get Involved! Student Assistant and Volunteer
Recruiting Fair
Interested in becoming a peer-leader, tutor or
volunteer? Come to any of the information
sessions to find out how you would benefit
from these opportunities, talk to recruiters and
pick up applications.
4:00-5:00 pm @ the Bentley Center, Room:
7-170

Crating Club Handmade Valentines and Candy
Grams

The crating club will be selling handmade
valentines and candy grams,a great way to offer
a pick-me-up to students from friends or secret
admirers!

@ the Wintergarden

Thursday February 14
Get Involved! Student Assistant and Volunteer
Recruiting Fair
3:00-4:00 pm @ the Gathering Place, Room:
5-123

UNBC Dance Club

Leam the basics of Argentine Tango, Swing,
Highland, Hip-Hop Waltz and more! Every
Monday and Thursday!

6:00-7:00pm @ the Admin Atrium

Friday February 15
Saving Nemo Pub Night
The Biology Club is hosting their annual pub
night fundraiser or the reef tank on the third
floor of building 8 there will be Open Mic,
themed drink specials, ocean trivia and prizes!
Cost: $5
7:00pm @ the Thirsty Moose Pub