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Thursday September 2nd,2010* Labor Day Long Weekend coming!

* CFL Football-B.C.Lions at Monteal -Friday 4:30pm. TSN

* The 25th Annual PG Chamber Business Excellence Awards is Sat.Oct. 23rd at the Civic Center. Nomination deadline in a number of categories is September 8th. Nominations forms available at the Chamber office,890 Vancouver St. or online at www. pg chamber.bc.ca.

Prince George Cougars-first pre-season game is this Saturday in St. Albert, Alberta, when they square off with the Medicine Hat Tigers & the Swift Current Broncos. The Cougars will host the Edmonton Oil Kings for back-to-back pre-season games on Friday Sept. 10th & Sat. Sept. 11th at CN Centre. The Kamloops Blazers will visit Prince George for the Cougars final pre-season game on Sat.Sept.18th. All exhibition games start at 7:00 pm. Prince George Cougars season tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 250-564-5585.

Prince George Spruce Kings- Faceoff Fever returns to the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek featuring a pair of games for the Spruce Kings starting with a 3:00pm matinee affair against the Grande Prairie Storm on Friday and then a meeting with the first year Dawson Creek Rage of the NAHL Saturday at 7pm. The Rage will then head to Prince George for the final Spruce Kings preseason game Tuesday at 7pm in the Prince George Coliseum.Ticket information including season tickets, flex-game punch cards and single game tickets are available online or by calling the Spruce Kings office at 564-1747.

Friday-Sunday-Cariboo Midget Cougars training camp at the C.N.Center.Cougars will have a practice next Tuesday evening September 7th, then the team will travel to Kelowna/Penticton Thursday to Sunday for exhibition games. After the exhibition weekend, final releases will be made and the team begins its regular full time schedule.The schedule for the 2010/2011 Season has been finalized and released by BC Hockey. The Cougars begin their pursuit of the league championship on September 18th at 9:15am against the NW Giants, as a part of the first showcase weekend down at UBC Thunderbird Arena. The first homes dates will be a week later on September 25/26 against the Fraser Valley Bruins. With a couple of exceptions, home games will start at 6:00pm on Saturdays and 10:30am on Sundays.

Saturday - Farmer's Market at Wilson Square. 8:30am-2pm. Produce,crafts, music and more.

Saturday & Sunday - Nechako market is open  9-5 both days at 5100 N.Nechako Rd. This indoor/outdoor event features crafts, food, entertainment,new and used garage sale, baked goods,antiques and a concession. 250-962-1943.

Sunday - 8th Annual Sun Fun Poker Run. All motorcycles are welcome.Registration at the A&W on the Hart Highway. from 10-11 AM.Poker hands are: 1 hand for $10.00 2 for $15.00 3 for $20.00.Poker run starts at 11:00 AM.Proceeds to support Muscular Dystophy Canada.For more information: Colin Andrews Ruth Buehler .250-962-6629 or colin-andrews@shaw.ca 250-964-3806 Sponsored by the Harley Owners Group of PG Chapter 9134.

Sunday & Monday - Summer Harvest at Huble Homestead. Ease yourself into the fall season with a relaxing day at Huble. Enjoy the special lunch menu, see heritage cooking demos, visit the blacksmith, enjoy the music, participate in other pioneer activities, or meet at the entrance barn 11:00 Sunday for a 5km guided tour of the Giscome Portage heritage trail. Purchase vegetables grown in the Huble garden, and receive 10% off your purchases at the General Store. Family admission just $10, 40km north of PG, off Highway 97 on Mitchell Road. 250-564-7033.

*The Tickled Pink Dessert Campaign is a community-based initiative designed for restaurants to show their support for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure by doing what they do best—food! Local restaurants have joined in the 3rd annual Tickled Pink Desserts Campaign by creating a signature pink dessert for the month of September. Participating restaurants are-Ric’s Grill,Nancy O’s,Coast Inn of the North,White Goose Bistro,and Tastebuds Co. & Café.The partial proceeds from the restaurant’s pink dessert sales will go towards creating a future without breast cancer by the year 2020.Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure, Prince George is on Sunday, October 3rd.www.cbcf.org.shari.wingfield @northernhealth.ca. 250-562-0201.

*Grower Direct Flowers and the Salvation Army Food Bank are featuring:Friendship Days, Food for Flowers Until September 16th.Celebrate your friends and support the Food Bank!In exchange for non-perishable food items, you receive 6 beautiful flowers to share with your friends. Drop off your food items at Grower Direct Flowers, 4190-15th Avenue – Foothills Plaza from 9am-5:30pm.

Are you new to Prince George?  Have you delivered a baby in the last 3 months? Welcome Wagon has information and gifts for you. Call Welcome Wagon at 1-877-675-8455 www. welcomewagon.ca.

Fall Ultimate Frisbee League. Organized by Prince George Disc Sports. Thursday evenings (September 2nd,9th,16th, 23th, 30th & October 7th 14th)  starting at 5:30 pm. at the Duchess Park fields. Learn how to play Ultimate Frisbee, the world's fastest growing sport. Ultimate is non-contact, co-ed, and combines the athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing of football and the breakout action of basketball. Newcomers are welcome and will enjoy the emphasis on spirit and sportsmanship over competitive play. Cost is only $10. For more information visit: www.pgultimate.bc.ca

September 7th- Toonie Burger BBQ- CNC Front Courtyard;11am - 1:30pm.Start the year off right! Join us for a delicious CNC burger, salad, and pop for only $2!

Wednesday Sept. 8th-Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers- fall registration-dancing -language classes -cultural activities.Professional dance workshops. @5:30 pm @933 Patricia Blvd. Reasonable rates $35membership $35/month .Everyone welcome.Registration & First Class beginning. More info: Liz 250-563-4974 .Debra 250-964-8877.www.yalenka.ca

Thursday September 9th-College and Community Information Fair ; CNC Atrium; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.This is a great opportunity to learn more about the exciting services and resources that are available to you both on and off campus! Free draws! Free popcorn!
Friday Sept. 10th- PG band  "Revolution" perform at the Twisted Cork, tickets are available at the Twisted Cork. Doors open at 7pm. There will be dinner specials and drink specials available to ticket holders, so people should book a reservation, go for dinner and then get ready to kick up their heels to some good classic country and Rock and Roll Music.

September 10th-12th-Adventure Camp which the PG Deaf Children’s Society is hosting at Ness Lake Bible Camp in Prince George. There will be such activities as Wall-Climbing/Archery, Team-Building Activities, Frisbee, Crafts, Scavenger Hunt, Sign Language Games , Campfire and ASL stories. In addition to social and fun activities, there will be an educational component including sign language skills and a speaker presentation for parents. We encourage deaf and hard of hearing children and their families from all across Northern BC to attend. Julie MacMillan, President, PG Deaf Children’s Society – 250-963-8232.

Sat/Sun Sept.11th and 12th-The Annual Fall Rec.Mart at Pine Center Mall. Registrations for fall arts, fitness and sports programs.

Sat.Sept.11th- Positive Living North is holding an AIDS Walk Dance – Paint the Town Red ; 9pm to 2am at 1177 3rd Avenue. Tickets are $5 at the door. Door prizes for best red costume! Contact Sandra Sasaki @ PLN 250.562.1172 for more information!

September 11th -Parkinson Super Walk at Fort George Park (picnic shelter) Registration is at noon and the walk starts at 12:30. For more information  250-964-9695 evenings or 250-961-9674 (c) days. You can also registar or donate online at www. parkinson  .bc.ca/superwalk.Parkinson's disease is a debilitating, neurological disorder which affects more than 100,000 Canadians. Prince George is 1 of 11 communities in B.C. to raise funds through the super walk. Super walk is the largest and most important fundraising event of the year for Parkinson Society Canada. Parkinson's is the second most common chronic neurological disorder after Alzheimer's. In B.C. there are 11,000 individuals suffering with Parkinson's. Parkinson Society of B.C. receives no goverment funding and relies entirely on the generosity of individual donors, members, corporations, foundations and the dedicated efforts of volunteers.

Thursday September 16th - Habitat For Humanity's 3rd Annual Bathtub Race at Bartle & Gibson,1027A Eastern St.Cost is $50.00 plus a silent auction item to enter a tub in the race.Entries are limited to 16 teams. This year's goal is to raise $5,000.00 for Habitat Prince George.Volunteers are also needed to flip burgers,sweep the track and provide mechanical assistance for the tubs,among other things. cheques can be made out to H.F.H. Canada and forwarded to Merv at Bartle & Gibson.

Thursday September 16th-Northern Medical Program Information Session with Presenter Jennifer Young from 12- 1pm . Northern Health Sciences Building 9-280.Do you have questions about preparing to apply to Medical School? If so, then attend an upcoming NMP Information Session: Information Sessions are free, on a first come, first served basis and are typically small group question and answer format. Topics covered include the admission requirements, application dates, MCAT score, program costs and an overview of the application process. If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled information sessions, please contact Jennifer Young, NMP Admissions Site Coordinator, at jenyoung@unbc or 960-5165 for further information.

September 11th,12th /21st & 23rd- auditions for "PG's Got Talent" take place Sept. 11th & 12th from 1-4pm & Sept. 21st & 23rd from 5-8pm at AimHi,950 Kerry St.To book a 10 minute audition slot, e-mail pgsgottalent@live.ca and provide your name, talent,date and a preferred time slot. Showcase will be Saturday January 8th,2011.

September September 18th-Shinerama at UNBC. Presented by the  Northern Under graduate Student Society(NUGSS) For more than 4 decades, student shiners from universities and colleges Canada-wide have raised money during Orientation week to help find a cure, or an effective control for cystic fybrosis. Last year, more than $989,000 was raised across Canada. This year UNBC wants to raise more than ever before but we need your help.Join NUGSS and the UNBC community in the fight to cure the most common fatal genetic disease of young Canadians. To become a sponsor or for more information contact Morgan Melnyk Co-coordinator Shinerama Campaign 2010 Vice President Social NUGSS nugss-social@unbc.ca 250-960-6427

September 18th- AIDS Walk @ Masich Place Stadium. Registration @ 11am Walk begins at 12pm and goes until 4pm. Join Champion and Citizen of the Year Nominee, Dr. Theresa Healy and ‘Montage’ for this important fundraiser. Contact Sandra Sasaki @ PLN 250.562.1172 for more information! For those who are unable to attend walk, please visit Arby’s on Westwood on September 18th – $1 from every sandwich sold will be donated to Positive Living North to support our fundraising efforts.

Sunday September 19th- The Prince George Terry Fox Run takes place at the Four Seasons Pool on 7th & Dominion. Registration starts at 9am and the run starts at 10am. Participants can bike, wheelchair or rollerblade the 5km route. There is no minimum pledge donation, pre-registration or entry fee required to take part. For more information, visit www.terryfox.org.

Friday September 24th & Saturday, Sept 25th -PG Blues Underground-David Gogo wants to "Rock Prince George" Dances @ the Legion Hall. Tickets $30.00 ( $25 members) at Books and Company.(gonna sell out.. don't wait!!)

Friday  September 24th & Saturday September 25th- 4th Annual Homecoming. Home coming is a special time of year in the fall when UNBC alumni are invited back to their alma mater for a celebration of exciting events including reunions, a golf tournament, special lectures, formal receptions, Timberwolves vs. Alumni basketball games and much more. It's also a great opportunity to meet new people and reconnect with other UNBCers.

Sat. September 25th-  UNBC Homecoming Golf Tournament- 10:00 am  Aspen Grove Golf /Texas Scramble. Minimum two UNBC graduates per foursome. Winners will be awarded our silver championship trophy, the Ted Sadler Jug. $50.00 per person in advance only (incl. pancake breakfast, round of golf and prizes) RSVP Deadline is September 17, For more information or to register for this event,Go to: www.unbc.ca/alumni.960-5873 or 1-866-937-8622..Email: alumni@unbc.ca

Sunday Sept.26th- B.C. Rivers Day Celebrations at Ft.George Park.

Concert Calendar- More info at www.Ticketmaster.com or pollstar.com

Thursday September 16th- Aerosmith- Rogers Arena. / Johnny Winter w/David Gogo-Centennial Theatre (North Vancouver)

Thurs.September 30th & Fri Oct 1st- Slash w/Myles Kennedy-Commodore-Vancouver

Oct. 7th - Alice in Chains. Rogers Arena-Vancouver.Tickets $45.00 & $65.00 www.livenation.com.

Fri /Sat Oct. 15th and 16th - 54-40 -Commodore Ballroom

Fri /Sat Nov.5th and 6th-B.B. King - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam) 

Fri. Nov.12th  April Wine - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam)

Thursday/Friday  Nov.25th and 26th- Billy Connolly-Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Thu Dec 30th -Foreigner - River Rock Show Theatre (Richmond)     

Friday Dec.31st -Foreigner - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam) Huey Lewis And The News - River Rock Show Theatre (Richmond)