Janna Epp

In memory of a beautiful little girl whose life was cut too short, Pacific Law has established a $5,000 bursary that is awarded annually to a child living with cerebral palsy in British Columbia, to assist with the child’s care, therapy, equipment and/or recreational needs. To get a application you can contact Pacific Medical Law at 604 685 2361, apply online http://www.pacificmedicallaw.ca/jannaeppbursary.shtml or info@pacificmedicallaw.ca Applications are due July 2, 2018. If you could please pass this information on to individuals who may be interested that would be greatly appreciated.

Join us on February 27th at 7:30pm in the newly renovated
ARC Community Event Centre for an evening
with the ever engaging David Roche as he shares the inspiring,
poignant, wickedly funny, and sometimes heartbreaking story of his life’s journey from shame to self-acceptance. A story David calls…
The Church of 80% Sincerity.
Admission by donation.
ARC Community Centre 7055 Alberni St. Powell River BC
for further information call 604-485-6411 Ext 0

CBC The Current‘s Anna Maria Tremonti talks to human rights lawyer Vince Calderhead

Read and listen to the full interview and story here.

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-february-6-2018-1.4522000/people-with-disabilities-have-a-right-to-live-in-the-community-not-institutions-argues-lawyer-1.4522928

Inclusion Powell River’s Child and Family Services along with the Ministry of Child and Family Services – CYSN (Child and Youth with Special Needs) and Community Living BC present:
Youth Transitional Fair
A free event for youth and families with developmental disabilities. Ages 13 – 24 years
Helping each other to build and live full and meaningful lives. Information for life after high school.
Please join us in this opportunity to meet and learn from local supports and programs.
Thursday, February 8th 3:30-5:30pm
The ARC Community Event Centre – 7055 Alberni Street
Please contact Meghan McAllister, CLBC Facilitator
at Meghan.McAllister@gov.bc.ca with any questions.

The staff of inclusion Powell River’s Child and Family Services and the Powell River Community Band put on a maigical Christmas Concert Dec 17th. What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season. The entertainment was stellar and combined with the silent auction both the adults and the children had a marvellously relaxing time. We at inclusion Powell River want to thank all those who attended and congratulations to those at the Children and Family Services and the Powell River Community Band for such an excellent event.

On February 24th you’re invited to the newly renovated ARC Community Event Centre to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and a silent auction too!
A community partnership presented by:
Scout Mountain, inclusion Powell River &
The Pavement Pounders Running Club.Dinner catered by The Convenient Chef- 6pm
Dancing with music by Scout Mountain- 7pm
shhh Silent Auction all night long!
oh, and Door Prizes too!!
proceeds to by distributed throughout the local area by
The United Way Powell River.
Tickets $35 each and are available at:
inclusion Powell River-201-4675 Marine Ave.
Rockit Music- 101 4400 Marine Ave
Base Camp- 4548 Marine Ave
32 Lakes- 4707 Marine Ave.
Scout Mountain
Pavement Pounders Running Club

Due to an unfortunate clerical error, one family was left out of the Christmas Card Fundraiser announcement in this past Friday’s Powell River Peak Weekender newspaper. inclusion Powell River apoligizes for this error and wishes Rob & Cindy and family a most Happy New Year!

Sid & Lorraine Allman, Glenda Behan & Robert Smith Mary-Lou Bombardir & Family

Eileen Brown & Family, Don & Joyce Carlson, Peter, Bernie & Elio Cossarin

Ken Milne, Burnaby, Brent, Ikuyo, Leon & Quinn Carlson, Tokyo

Len & Muriel Carriere, The Catcher Family, Bill & Christine Demkiw

Read & Hanna English, Bev Falconer ,J.A. Gaudet, Magdalena & Andrew Graff

Annie-Marie Harris, Dave & Marg Hodgins, Dan & Joan Hollingsworth

Mo Johnson, Ian & Ave Johnston ,Janet & Mike Keddy

Alan, Linda & Spud Knibbs ,Don & Carol Krompocker & family

Tony Lloyd & Shirley Lambkin, Lisa & Roy Lewis,

Donna, Brian and Clayton MacNeil & Shea, Alan Mayne,

Barbara McCrossan, Diane & David McKendrick, Dave & Frances McLay

Ann-Marie & Gord Milne, Bob & Gail Moore, Netta Monk & Family

Ron & Linda Nassichuk, Wayne Obermeyer & Sharon Gaudet

Vivian Pulsifer Calder, Valerie Quakenbush, Royal LePage Powell River

Frank & Dina Sirach, Texada Transfer, Lilla Tipton & Harvey Chometsky

Pia, Lina Vallee

inclusion Powell River Board of Directors and staff, together with supporters of the

2017 Christmas Card Fundraiser, wish to extend their heartfelt wishes for a safe and

happy Holiday Season to all their families, friends, neighbours and customers.

On Dec. the 15th inclusion Powell River opened the doors of the newly renovated ARC Community Event Centre to the community at large and invited them in for a Seasonal Social. Festive cheer was abound as many enjoyed the light refreshments and conversation. Thanks to Neil Ross for the photos.