BC Family Day long weekend is from Feb. 11-13. With the extra day off on Monday Feb. 13, families have the opportunity to spend some extra time together this weekend.
There's plenty going on. Whether you enjoy the snow or not, families can take advantage of the many events in the South Cariboo together:
Feb 11 – The Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department's annual fishing derby will take place from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weigh-in and registration will be at Access #12 (Burgess and Julsrud roads). Tickets cost $6 and can be purchased ahead of time from any Deka Lake Fireman, or at the derby.
Feb 11 – Cowboy-enthusiasts and their families can check out the perennially popular Cowboy Concert at the Martin Exeter Hall. Often sold-out, the concert is a staple of 100 Mile House.
This year's concert will feature Juno-winner Gary Fjellgaard, up-and-coming cowboy poet Emily Ireland and the popular Ed Wahl.
Tickets are $15 and are available at Work n Play, 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Supply and PMT Chartered Accountants.
Feb 11 – Singers in the family? The Capilano Singers from Capilano University in North Vancouver will be presenting a workshop and concert at the 100 Mile House United Church.The workshop will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and is open to anyone.
The workshop is $15 and will be followed by an admission-by-donation concert at 7 p.m. To register, or for more information, call Jasmine at 250-395-2461 ext. 128.
Feb. 11-12 – Families in the mood for some sports action can check out the 100 Mile House Wranglers play the Sicamous Eagles on home ice over Family Day weekend. The Wranglers are second in their division and are six points behind the division leaders. There are only five more games for the Wranglers before play-offs.
The Wranglers will battle it out on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. If that isn't enough, the Wranglers and the Eagles will face off again on Sunday Feb. 12 at 1:45 p.m. in a make-up game from earlier in the season. The Sunday game will feature a Family Day weekend special — buy one ticket get the second free.
Feb. 11-12 – The Interlakes Community Centre will be hosting a snowball tournament from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
To register a team, or for more information, contact Barry Larson at 250-706-3877.
Feb. 12 – Entertainment, action and fun are to be had at the fourth annual Interlakes Outhouse Races at the Interlakes Service Centre. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the races start at 11 a.m.
More adventurous families can take a chance and build their own outhouse mounted on skis to race along the 200 m racetrack, while spectators can cheer on from the sidelines. An ice-sculpture competition, toboggan hill and sleigh rides will also be available.
The entire event is free – no cost to race and an outhouse and hot drinks and chili will be available for everyone.
For more information on outhouse specifications, or to register, call 250-593-4244 or email info@freelinesigns.com.
Feb. 12 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club will be hosting a family ride leaving from the Green Lake Clubhouse at 10 a.m. Families can bring their licensed and registered snowmobiles. The ride will take about two hours and will end with a toonie hot-dog lunch.
Donations will be accepted for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. The clubhouse is at 176 Green Lake South Road in 70 Mile House.
Feb. 13 – The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society is hosting a free Family Day fun ski and snowshoe at the 99 Mile Trails from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Families can rent ski and snowshoe rentals from the 99 Mile Trails lodge to try a new winter sport and test out the trails.
Feb. 13 – Those looking to hit the slopes can celebrate Family Day by taking advantage of the 50 per cent off lift tickets at the Mt. Timothy Ski Area on Monday. For more information on the hill – and to check out the conditions – check out www.skitimothy.com