Robs Rap Sheet

To get your event posted- e-mail Rob Mitchell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Friday July 30th,2010*Long Weekend !

*No open campfires allowed!

*CFL Football-B.C. Lions at Edmonton Eskimos - TONIGHT- 6pm-TSN

Today to Sunday-2010 Midget AA Provincial Baseball Champinship. Games at Citizen and Rotary Fields. Welcome to teams here from Richmond,Ladner,Vancouver, Ridge Meadows, Gibsons,Rutland,Victoria ,Surrey & Cloverdale; hosted by the PG IDL Knights. Sunday- Semi final 1 at 9am at Rotary Field ..Semi Final 2 at 9am at Citizen Field. Final goes 1pm at Citizen Field.

Today & Saturday-The Auxilliary Thrift Shop located at 1523- 3rd Ave. are having a sale.50% off on all clothing and sandals. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm; They are also happy to take donated items as well and all of the proceeds go to a great cause!250-564-7707.

Friday to Monday- The 3rd Annual Latino Association camping trip will be the August long weekend at Whiskers Point Provincial. It is on McLeod lake, approx 1 hour and 20 min north of Prince This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sun/Mon- Huble Homestead proudly presents Homestead Days. There's heritage demonstrations, lots of old fashioned games and contests, a boxed lunch social, tours, music and more on Sunday and Monday! It’s a step back in time you’ll want to share with your family! 40km north of PG,off highway 97on Mitchell Road. 250-564-7033 or hublehomestead.ca for more info.

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.

Saturday & Sunday- Heritage Days at the Ft.St.James National Historic Site. Activities include smoked salmon demos,archery demos,1st nations ice cream,pine needle baskets,soap making and wilderness driving tours. 250-996-71-91 ext 25.

Saturday-Romi Mayes (Country Blues Music) at Art Space - Tix $15.00.at Books & Company.

Monday(B.C.Day) with the PG Knights Society at Fort George Park. Mountain Air Kettle Corn - Free popcorn. LA Promotions - Heavy Haulin Dump Truck, Bouncy inflatable,Music, games, Hula hoop contest, paper airplane toss, plus Carnival Games, balloon animals;Free Freezies for all the kids; Prizes Games;Face Paiting; Two Rivers Gallery w/ Family Fun Tent;our Fun Chaser to be there; Starts at noon;Ends at 4pm with the Knights Society's Grand prize draw for 2010 Truck and Trailer.

Tuesday August 3rd-"Crooked Bros." at ArtSpace. 8pm.Tickets: $15.00.

Wednesday August 4th -Community Gardens Prince George invites you to a free garden talk about water-wise gardening or Xeriscaping. Master Gardener, Grace Morrice, will present three important management techniques in Xeriscaping--right plant right place, understanding your soil and wise watering. This free presentation begins at 7 p.m.at 1540 Milburn Avenue. Information: 564-3859.

August 7th & 8th- P.G. Ducks Unlimited's Annual Clay Shoot at the P.G. Rod & Gun Club on Hartman Rd. Competition starts at 9am both days. Test your skill in a fun shoot at 3pm on Saturday. Saturday dinner is $25.00/person. For registration or more information, call Paul at 250-563- 35-48

SUNY - is a summer day camp offered at UNBC for youth ages 10 to 17. The mornings are dedicated to three great programs and the afternoons are for some more fun activities. We are planning activities as varied as an archeological dig, crime scene investigation, geocaching, fishing, play writing and games like capture the flag and kickball. This camp is a great way for kids to get out of the house this summer and meet new people, learn new things and most importantly have fun and be active!Parents and youth can find more information on our website wwww.unbc.ca/suny. For registration or more clarification please contact Continuing Studies at 250-960-5980 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Prince George Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY)office is now open and ready to assist businesses and young workers with their summer employment needs.“Whatever the job- big or small, short or long term.” Employers interested and youth looking for summer employment can visit the Prince George SCCY between 8:30am and 4:00pm at 1336 4th Avenue, call (250) 561-5200 ext. 329,Job postings are available online at www.jobbank.gc.ca., under “Student Job Search”, “British Columbia”, “Prince George Omineca Area”, and then “Prince George.”
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

August 17th - The Canadian Red Cross in Prince George is having an open house at its office downtown on 6 Avenue across from the community police station from 3-7pm. They invite you to come check out the office where there will be free tours of the Health Equipment Loan Program Depot,information on volunteering, trivia and giveaways.

August 20th-22nd -The 3rd Annual Salmon Valley Women's Festival on the banks of the Salmon River. Please join us for empowerment and creative workshops, net working, learning, teaching, sharing, bodywork, Medicine Wheel, entertainment, food, fun, laughter and friendship. We have space available for vendors, entertainers, facilitators, participants. Camping Spots will be first come first serve basis.Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . www.svwfest.com

Wednesday August 25th- Harpdog Brown & Graham Guest (Two of Canada's top performers) at Riley's Bar & Grill in the Days Inn - -Tix $20 at Books & Co.and Rileys Bar & Grill.

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

September Sept.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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 250-960-6427

Friday September 24th & Saturday, Sept 25th -PG Blues Underground-David Gogo wants to "Rock Prince George" Dances @ the Legion Hall. Tickets $25 ($20 members) at Books and Company.(gonna sell out.. don't wait!!)

Friday September 24th - Saturday September 25th- 4th Annual Homecoming. Homecoming 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.

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

Sat.Aug 8th-14th - "Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival" Deer Lake Park (Burnaby)
                                Taj Mahal and Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Thursday Aug.12th - Airbourne-Commodore Ballroom -Vancouver.

Wednesday August 18th-Bryan Adams-C.N.Center

Friday Aug.13th- Blondie - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam)

Friday Aug.20th- Doobie Brothers - River Rock Show Theatre (Richmond)
                           Jerry Seinfeld - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
                           Melissa Etheridge - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam)

Tuesday Aug. 24th- Loverboy - P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum

Wednesday Aug.25th- Huey Lewis And The News - Pacific National Exhibition

Friday Aug. 27th- Chicago - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam)
                             Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - PNE Rogers Amphitheatre

Sat. Aug. 28th -Chicago - River Rock Casino Resort (Richmond)

Mon. Aug. 30th-John Hiatt/ Los Lobos - P.N.E. Pacific Coliseum.

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

Thurs.Sept 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 Nov.5th and 6th-B.B. King - Boulevard Casino (Coquitlam)

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)

Inside The Drive

Fun..