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Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce 44

Disclaimer The information in this Directory is carefully gathered and compiled to ensure maximum

accuracy. The Lumby and District Chamber of Commerce cannot and does not guarantee the

correctness of all the information supplied to them, nor the complete absences of errors and

omissions; therefore, no responsibility for same can be, nor is assumed.

Community Recreational & Club Directory

Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce

Recreational & Club Directory

2015-2016

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CLUB/ORGANIZATIONAL NAME PAGE #

4-H Lumby Beef Club 5

Catholic Women’s League 5

Charles Bloom PAC 6

Cherry Ridge Management Committee 6

Cherryvillan, The 7

Cherryville & Area Historical Society 7

Cherryville Archery Association 8

Cherryville Artisans’ (Society) Shop 8

Cherryville Community Club 9

Cherryville Days 9

Cherryville & District Community Shooting

Range

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Cherryville Elementary PAC

Cherryville Farmer’s Market

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Cherryville Seniors Society 11

Cherryville.net 11

Girl Guides of Canada 12

JW Inglis PAC 12

Lumby Air Force Flying Club 12

Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce 13

Lumby & District Figure Skating Club 14

Lumby & District Health Services Society 14

Lumby & District Historians 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Community Recreational & Club Directory 43

Village ofLUMBY

Box 534, Lumby, B.C. V0E 2G0Ph: (250) 547-2300 F: (250) 547-2390email: [email protected]

VISITOR CENTRE: (250) 547-2300

www.monasheetourism.com

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Village ofLUMBY

Box 534, Lumby, B.C. V0E 2G0Ph: (250) 547-2300 F: (250) 547-2390email: [email protected]

VISITOR CENTRE: (250) 547-2300

www.monasheetourism.com

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Lumby & District Minor Hockey Association

Lumby & District Museum (Historical

Society)

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Lumby & District Seniors Housing Society 17

Lumby & District Wildlife Association 18

Lumby Curling Club 19

Lumby Days Society 19

Lumby Legion, Br. 167 20

Lumby Legion, Br. 167—Women’s Auxiliary 20

Lumby Lightning Swim Club 21

Lumby Lions Club 21

Lumby Mabel Lake Snowmobile Association 22

Lumby Public Market 23

Lumby Youth Soccer 23

Mabel Lake Community Club 24

Monashee Arts Council (MAC) 24

Monashee Toastmasters 25

Monashee 50+ Club (O.A.P. Lumby #117) 25

Pyhtian Sisters 26

Richland Historic Flume Trails

Society

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T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 27

Whitevalley Community Centre 28

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Whitevalley Community Resource Centre 29

Recreation in Lumby (By Activity) 30-35

Annual Calendar of Events 36

How to find out what’s going on in Lumby

and Cherryville

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Application Form 38

Village Map 40-42

If you would like to have your club listed in

this directory, turn to page 38.

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LUMBY

CHERRYVILLE

Cochran Rd.

District Map

La d y slip p e r

Welcome to the Monashee! AREA MAP

[email protected]

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LUMBY

CHERRYVILLE

Cochran Rd.

District Map

La d y slip p e r

Welcome to the Monashee! AREA MAP

[email protected]

Coop er s

Ha ng -Glid ing

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De a f ie s Cre e k Roa d

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4-H Lumby Beef Club Contact person:

Margie Bilodeau, (250) 503-7532

Mission Statement: “To learn by doing”

Meetings: Please inquire.

Activities: Youth 9 years to 19 years obtain a weaned

steer or heifer by January and feed for 150 days. The animals will

be shown at the Livestock Show in July where the steers are sold by

auction. The meeting consists of a business part and informational

part. There is a rally in May where the members take part in

judging various projects. The 1st Saturday in June is Achievement

Day where the members present their projects for judging and

continue to the Livestock Show in July. A year-end banquet day is

held at the end of the season where achievement awards are

presented.

Membership fees: Fees are not charged for the beef club, but as part

of the 4-H network, membership fees of $70 are allocated between

the district 4-H council ($5) and the regional council ($65). A

president, treasurer and secretary are voted in by the youth

membership with the leader assisting with the agenda. Parents are

very involved.

For further information: Visit the 4-H website at: www.bc4h.bc.ca

Catholic Women's League Street Address: 2133 Glencaird St., Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Contact person(s):

Gail Kopp, President, (250) 307-2196

[email protected]

Donna Davies, (250) 545-1559

Mary Mulholland, (250) 547-6546

Website: www.cwl.ca/general.htm

Purpose: To help parish and community through fundraising and

other activities.

Activities and Events: Fall bazaar, Garage Sale in May, Parish

Supper & Silent Auction, Ethic Dinner.

Meetings: Every 2nd Tuesday, at 9:30 am at the parish hall—2133

Glencaird, Lumby

Membership fees: $31

AGM: - at diocese level, starting with 9:00 am. mass, contact Gail

for further information

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Charles Bloom PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) Contact person(s) :

Charles Bloom Secondary, 250-547-2191

Purpose: We are dedicated to the education and well being of the

student, the parent, and the strengthening of the community. We

encourage parents to be involved with the education and

fundraising efforts in order to support the school environment.

The annual fundraiser is the silent auction planned for the first

Saturday in November. The money raised is gifted back to the

needs of the school in order to aid with the success and growth of

our students. We hope to promote effective communication

between home and school in order to strengthen the role of

families in education.

Meetings: Last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 in the staff room.

September—May.

Cherry Ridge Management Committee Address: 11-59 North Fork Rd, Cherryville, BC, V0E 2G3

Contact person:

Garry Toma, President, (250) 547-6379

Website: http://www.cherryville.net/crmc.html

Purpose: To preserve the natural environment around Cherry

Ridge and Cherryville through sustainable logging practices,

entering an agreement with the Ministry of Forests & Range for

salvage operations, to manage the Cherryville community forest,

and to preserve the watershed and habitat for mule deer. Funding

is obtained through salvage logging where dead and dying trees

are logged to prevent the spread of bark beetle. Half of the annual

interest goes to community causes with an environmental flavour.

Volunteers and hired loggers conduct the salvage operations

using equipment that has a minimal footprint. The society has

been operating since 1997 on the premise that environmentalists

and loggers have common cause to create a healthy environment.

Activities: Participation with a float for Cherryville Days and

Adopt-A-Highway.

Meetings: Periodic (at Cherryville Hall)

Hours: 3-5 Thursdays at Cherryville Hall Office on demand

AGM: February

Membership fees: $1

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If you would like a picture to be included with the ad, you

can send it to [email protected] with the names of

any people in the picture and/or where the picture was taken.

Any questions, please contact us by email or by phone at

(250) 547-2300. Thank you.

I hereby approve this information for publication:

Signature:_________________________________

Date:_____________________________________

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If you would like an ad in the 2016-2017 issue of our Rec-

reational & Club Directory please fill out the following

information, and return to the Lumby & District Chamber

of Commerce.

Name of Business:_______________________________

Street Address:_________________________________

Mailing Address:________________________________

Phone number:__________________________________

Contact person(s):

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The Cherryvillan-Published by Cherryville Publishing & Promotions Mailing Address:

3180 Creighton Valley Rd

Cherryville, B.C.,

V0E 2G3

Phone Number: (250) 547-2182

Contact Person(s): Debbee Werner, Publisher/Editor

[email protected]

Website: www.cherryville.net/thecherryvillan

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecherryvillan

Description: Monthly newsletter – Cherryville community news,

published on the 1st of every month. Available for $2.00 - in

Cherryville at Frank’s General Store and Cherryville Emporium,

in Lumby at Tutor-Tech and Monashee Co-op; and by

subscription - $35 /year (12 issues). Deadline is the 20th of the

month. Editorial submissions and advertising enquiries welcome.

Cherryville & Area Historical Society Street/Mailing Address: c/o Gold Panner Campground

425 Highway 6, Cherryville, BC V0E 2G3

Contact person(s):

Ernest Laviolette, President, (250) 547-6344

Charmain Templeton, Vice President, (250)547-6191

Purpose: To research and record the history of Cherryville area

and to develop and maintain the Cherryville Museum The

museum is an attractive log building, constructed on the grounds

of the Gold Panner Campground and houses local artifacts and a

collection of over 1100 heritage photographs. The society is

funded by public donations, and through the sale of calendars,

booklets and with the proceeds from the sale of their 271 page

book “A Century of Life in Cherryville”. The Society has been

in existence since 1994.

Activities and Events: Various fund-raisers are held throughout

the year. The museum is operated by volunteers of the society,

and is open to the public from the end of June until mid

September, or other times by special appointment.

Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 2:00-6:00pm

Meetings: Irregular.

AGM: February or March.

Membership Fees: Membership is open to all ages for $2.00 per

year.

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Cherryville Archery Association Street Address: 4515 Bolduc Road, Vernon, BC

Contact person(s):

Randy Kam, (250)763-9382

Len Leduc, (250) 558-8438

Lawrence Ohashi, (250) 542-6425

www.cherryville.homestead.com/events.html

Description: The group consists of traditional hunters and archers

using recurves, longbows and primitive bows. The group is

associated with Traditional Bowhunters of B.C. (See:

www.tbbc.kics.bc.ca/club.htm). Fundraising from shoots is for the

purpose of replenishing targets, fixing outhouses and maintaining

supplies for the shoots. The group has extra bows and arrows

available for people who wish to try out this sport and have fun in

a safe, ethical manner. Randy, Len, or Lawrence are also available

for lessons or coaching. Contact them for details.

Cherryville Artisans' Shop Gallery & Marketplace Street/MailingAddress: 1187 Highway 6, Cherryville, V0E 2G3

Contact person(s):

Helen Kovacs, Home: (250) 547-2070

Shop: (250) 547-0020

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cherryvilleartisans.com

Purpose: Nurturing and promoting the arts, celebrating creativity

and enriching the community.

Special Events: Reopening of the shop, April to September;

Cherryville Farmers’ Market on the grounds every Saturday from

9:00am to 1:00pm. September 26th: the “Old Stock & Seconds

Sale” from 9:00am until 5:00pm. October 17: Vaudeville in

Cherryville 6:pm to 10:00pm. December 7: “Show in the Snow,”

an exhibition of glass art by the students of Cherryville

Elementary School from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with 10% off

everything in the shop that day.

Meetings: None

AGM: May 7, 2016

Membership fees: None

Hours: April 22-June 30: Thurs.-Mon 9:30-5:00

July-August: 7days a week 9:30-5:00

Sept: Fri-Mon 9:30-5:00

Oct-Nov: Sat. 9:30-5:00

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To find out what’s going on in

Cherryville contact the

following:

The Cherryvillan, (250) 547-2182, Debbee Werner,

[email protected] (www.cherryville.net) www.cherryville.homestead.com/events.html

Cherryville Community Club, Lynn Frerichs,

(250) 547-6540

Cherryville Artisans Shop, (250) 547-0020 or Helen

Kovacs at (250) 547-2070

Cherryville Library, Colleen Primley, (250)547-9776

(Wed. & Thurs. 4:00pm-8:00pm, except holidays)

To find out what’s going on in

Lumby contact the following:

Lumby Valley Times—comes out every Friday, Editor

Rod Neufeld, (250) 547-6990 or [email protected]

Lumby and District Chamber of Commerce

(www.monasheetourism.com), (250) 547-2300

Lumby Legion, #167, (250) 547-2338

Charles Bloom Secondary—for drama, sports games,

special events, and youth activities, (250) 547-2191

Whitevalley Community Centre, Monique Fortin,

(250) 547-6404

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre,

(250) 547-8866

Village of Lumby, (250) 547-2171

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July 1 Canada Day Celebrations—Whitevalley Park

July 10-12 Cam Jammers Rod Run

July-Aug Outdoor Movies in the Whitevalley Park

August 8 Roots and Beets & Music Festival

Sept 12-13 Wild Salmon Music Festival

Sept 13 Prescription for Health Walk, Roll & Run

Sept 26 Cherryville Artisans’ Old Stock & Seconds Sale

Oct 10 Scarecrow Festival

Oct 17 Vaudeville in Cherryville

Oct 25 Adult Halloween Dance—Cherryville Hall

Oct 31 Halloween Fireworks—JWI & Cherryville Hall

Nov 21 Business Excellence Awards Gala

Nov 29 Lumby Light Up Christmas Celebration

TBA Christmas Market

Dec 7 Cherryville Artisans’ Show in the Snow

January Big Buck Contest—Blue Ox Pub

April Discover Our Edge Trade Show

April 22 Cherryville Artisans’ Earth Day Celebration

April-Oct Cherryville Public Market

May-Oct Lumby Public Market—Whitevalley Park

May 6-8 Mabel Lake Fishing Derby

June-Sept Lumby Museum open

June 3-5 Cherryville Days

June 10-12 Lumby Days &

Lumby Hang Gliding Championships

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Dec.5th & 6th: 9:30-5:00

Dec 11th-14th 9:30-5:00

Dec 18th-24th 9:30-5:00

Events: August 8th, Roots and Beats & Music Festival, 9am-5pm

Early October, Scarecrow Festival, 9pm-3pm

Cherryville Community Club Street Address: 158 North Fork Road, Cherryville, BC

Contact person(s):

Lynne Frerichs, President, (250) 547-6540

Cherryville Hall, (250) 547-6107

Website: www.cherryville.net/communityclub.html

Mission: To foster and promote community spirit in Cherryville

Activities:

Manage community hall, Hanson Park and Meadows

Recreation Area

Host Cherryville Days – 1st weekend in June

Organize dances throughout the year

Children’s Christmas party and Christmas Light Up

Hall rentals

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the

Cherryville Community Hall

AGM: February

Membership fees: $1

Cherryville Days Contact person(s):

Lynne Frerichs (250) 547-6540

Website: http://www.cherryville.net/cherryvilledays.html

Description: Cherryville Days is hosted every first weekend of

June by the Cherryville Community Club. It is the annual major

fund-raising event for the community of Cherryville.

Saturday starts off with a pancake breakfast at the park. The

rest of the day will be filled with fun entertainment for all ages.

Amongst other things there will be a parade, bake contest and

raffle, tea garden, concession, face painting, Bavarian garden,

bingo, adult dance, kid’s zone, and live entertainment all day at

the Bandstand.

Sunday’s events start with pancake breakfast at the horseshoe

tournament, Sunday service, tea gardens, pet show, Bandstand,

kids bounce area, bingo, watermelon eating contest, family

games, and we end our festival with our Annual Chicken ‘n’

Fixins dinner.

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Cherryville & District Community Shooting Range Association Street Address: 285 Heckman Creek Road (2 km up) in

Cherryville

Contact person(s):

Dennis Myhre, President (250) 547-6152

Chris Wilcox, Membership info, (250) 547-6480

Activities: Target shooting range open (dependant on snow

conditions on road) 7 days a week on 28 acre facility—rifles or

hand guns—7 bays. Can be rented out to special groups in

training.

Meetings: Irregular—posted in local papers

AGM: January

Membership fees: $50

Cherryville Elementary PAC Street Address: 108 N Fork, Cherryville, BC, V0E 2G3

Contact person:

Cherryville Elementary, (250) 547-6163

Purpose: To raise funds for school projects.

Activities: Parenting workshops, and raising funds for literacy

materials, this year the emphasis is on

literacy materials. Christmas Bazaar. Bingo.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm, at Cherryville

Elementary School.

Everybody is welcome, even if you don’t have a child in school.

Cherryville Farmer’s Market Street Address: 1187 Highway 6, Behind Frank`s Store and the

Cherryville Artisans Shop

Contact person:

Heather Fleury, (250) 547-6056

Email: [email protected]

Purpose: To promote local businesses, organic produce and

homemade and handcrafted goods

Description: Everything sold is homemade or homegrown; from

organic produce, bedding, plants, crafts, fresh baking, soaps,

candles, glass work, and more. A kid’s space, live entertainment

and music are provided as well. Is a 100% producers market.

Events: Every Saturday, April to October , 9:00AM to 1:00PM.

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Women’s Clubs

Pythian Sisters (250) 547-9451 P. 27 in this guide

Catholic Women’s League

P. 5 in this guide

Over 55s – Tuesdays Together

3rd Tues. of each month: Luncheon 4th Tues. Meeting For more info call (250) 547-8866.

Women’s Clubs Cont.’d

Ladies Auxiliary to Lumby Legion

(547-0023) P. 20 in this guide

Youth Activities

Charles Bloom Senior Secondary:

Volleyball

Basketball

Ultimate Frisbee

Wrestling

Track and field

Soccer

Curling

Drama

(250) 547-2191

Youth Advisory Commit-tee & Community Pride

(250) 547-6285 P. 29 in this guide

Young Lyfe Shane (250) 547-9667 https://www.facebook.com/lumbyyouth

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Soccer Whitevalley Community Centre

(250) 547-6404 P.23 in this guide

Contact North Okanagan Youth Soccer

(250) 545-5808

Swimming Outdoor swimming (250) 547-8866 P. 29 in this guide

Swim Club P. 21 in this guide

Lumby Swimming Pool (250) 547-6835

Tennis Tennis Courts (on Shields & Glencaird)

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre has tennis equipment

Trap shooting

Lumby & District Wildlife Association

P. 18 in this guide

Volleyball Sand Volleyball courts @ Whitevalley Community Park

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre has volleyballs

Walking Trails (all ages, level ground)

Weyerhauser Salmon Trail

(250) 547-2300

See The Lumby Visi-tors Guide from the Visitor Info. Centre

(250) 547-2300 P. 13 in this guide

Community Park Monique Fortin, White Valley Community hall manager., (250) 547-6404

Water Sports See The Lumby Visi-tors Guide from Visitor Info. Centre

(250) 547-2300 P. 13 in this guide

Big Bear ATV Canoe and Kayak Inc. -Adventure Tours

(250) 547-6043

South Mabel Marina -boat rentals

(250) 547-2177

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WINTER : 10am-1pm held at the Cherryville Community Hall

Roots and Beets festival, August 8th, 9:00am-5:00pm

Cherryville Seniors Society Street Address: Cherryville Community Hall, 158 North Fork Rd,

Cherryville

Contact person(s):

Diana Verhage: (250) 547-2130

Activities: Dinners held at Cherryville Community Hall at 5:30

p.m every 3rd Wednesday starting in September and going until

April. Meetings held at dinner. A free Christmas dinner and a free

birthday dinner (for members) is held once a year. Entertainment

(band) once a year.

AGM: none

Membership fees: $6

Dinners: $9

Cherryville.net Published by Cherryville Publishing & Promotions Mailing Address: 3180 Creighton Valley Rd

Cherryville, B.C.

V0E 2G3

Contact person: Debbee Werner

Phone Number: (250) 547-2182

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cherryville.net

Description: The community & visitor website for Cherryville,

B.C., providing an online portal to Cherrville’s organizations,

businesses, calendar of events, arts community, history, maps and

news.

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Girl Guides of Canada Street Address: White Valley Community

Centre 2250 Shields Ave.

Contact Person(s): 1-800-565-8111

Rachelle Lowe, (250) 547-2596

Mission Statement/Purpose: To promote guiding and to involve

girls in an environment that is safe and fun. Games, badge work,

camping and various activities.

Description: Activities for girls (Sparks – 5 to 6 yrs.; Brownies 7

to 8 yrs.; Girl Guides – 9 to 11 yrs.; Pathfinders - 12 40 14 yrs.;

Rangers - 15-17yrs.)

Membership Fees: $105 + uniform.

**Volunteers are needed for the programs.**

JW Inglis Elementary PAC Street/Mailing Address: 2287 Shuswap Ave, Lumby BC, V0E

2G0

Contact person(s):

JW Inglis Elementary School (250) 547-9231

Kyna Milliken, President

Purpose: To support the students of JW Inglis through activities,

events, and fundraising. We assist with parent/guardian and staff

relationships to make a comfortable and welcoming school

atmosphere.

Activities: A family barbecue in the fall, family fun night in the

fall, and a silent auction during Lumby Days. Fundraisers include

magazine and cookie dough sales. The PAC provides skating,

swimming lessons, fine arts, and technology support funds.

Meetings: 3rd Wed. of each month at 6:30 pm in the school

library. Principals, trustees, and teacher reps. attend these

meetings.

AGM: in May.

Membership fees: None—all parents and guardians are welcome

to join.

Lumby Air Force Flying Club Randy Rauck takes Kelsey Lorentz of Lumby for an Introductory

Motorized Hang Gliding Flight over Camels Hump for his birthday.

Street/Mailing Address: 249 Mabel Lake Road

Lumby, BC, Canada

V0E 2G5

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Monashee 50+ Club (O.A.P. Lumby)

(250) 547-6417 P. 25 in this guide

Seniors’ Programs Saddle Mountain Dog-

wood Lounge – Drop In MWF – activities & lunches (Whitevalley Community Resource Centre)

(250) 547-8866 P. 29 in this guide

Lumby Wheels to Meals (Monashee 50+ Club)

(250) 547-0113 P. 25 in this guide

Cherryville Seniors (250) 547-2130 P. 11 in this guide

Shuffleboard Royal Canadian Legion

(250) 547-2338 P. 20 in this guide

Skating, Figure

Pat Duke Arena (250) 547-0299 P.14 in this guide

Skating, Recreational

Pat Duke Arena (250) 547-0299

Skiing Silver Star in Vernon Vernon Ski Club (250) 558-1136

Snowcat Skiing-Boarding

Monashee Powder Snowcats Inc.

(250) 545-0661

Snowmobi-ling

Lumby Mabel Lake Snowmobile Association

(250) 547-8781 P. 22 in this guide

Snowshoeing Lessons at Silver Star, Vernon

(250) 545-7446 www.outdoordiscoveries.com/grouptours.htm

Quilting At O.A.P. Hall, every Monday 9-4pm

Ursula (250) 547-6345

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Hockey Lumby Minor Hockey (250) 547-6858 P. 16 in this guide

Horseback riding

The Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce

(250) 547-2300

Silver Spur Trails (250) 547-9869

Hunting Lumby and District Wildlife Association

(250) 547-2585 P. 18 in this guide

Karate, Kyokushan

Whitevalley Community Centre

(250) 547-6404 P. 28 in this guide

Knitting Lumby Knitting Group Leona at (250) 547-8859

Library North Okanagan Regional Library

(250) 547-9528 2250 Shields Ave.

Music Lumby Legion -Jam sessions -Karaoke

(250) 547-2338 P. 20 In this guide

Tutor-Tech Computers & Hobbies -Instrument sales and les-sons

(250) 547-0042

The Harmonashees! A 20-member a cappella chorus group.

Angela (250) 547 1492 Ardis (250) 547 8934

Lumby Live! Series of free

concerts in the park.

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm @ Arbor Park gazebo, Vernon Street

Paragliding Lumby Airforce (Randy Rauck of Raven Aviation)

(250) 547-6841 P. 12 in this guide

Parenting Whitevalley Community Resource Centre

(250) 547-8866 P. 28 in this guide

Lumby Good Tmes To-gether, a parent & tot group

(250) 547-8866

Cherryville Parent & Tot program

(250) 547-6593

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Contact person(s):

Randy Rauck, (250) 547-6841,

[email protected]

Garth Hemming, (250) 398-4809

[email protected]

Website: www.lumbyairforce.com

Purpose: To promote safe and fun Hang Gliding and Paragliding

in our local community and developing and protecting the launch

and landing zones in the Lumby area

Activities:

Producing events such as The Lumby Air Races in

conjunction with Lumby Days in June and the Canadian

National Hang Gliding Championships when possible.

To develop the launch at Coopers

Introductory hang gliding promotions.

Meetings: Second Sunday of month April-Sept

Membership Fees: $50/ year.

AGM: April meeting.

Lumby and District Chamber of Commerce Street Address: 1882 Vernon Street, Lumby

Mailing Address: PO Box 534,

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s)

Stephanie Sexsmith, Manager,

Phone: (250) 547-2300

Fax, (250) 547-2390

[email protected]

Website: www.monasheetourism.com

Mission Statement: Serving Lumby’s business community as the

“voice of Business: the Chamber will work “to facilitate, enhance

and improve Lumby’s unique quality of life, to support positive

and sustainable development, and to encourage growth in

commerce and industry for the prosperity of its members and the

Lumby area.”

Activities: Business After 5 networking socials for chamber

members, sponsor of community events, newsletters. Operates a

Visitor Information Centre that is open all-year round, and has

computer access for the community. Works with the community

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to improve downtown and facilitate community initiatives.

Events:Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala—November,

Annual Golf Tournament - June, Lumby Light Up - December,

Canada Day Celebrations - July 1st, Outdoor Community Game

& Movie Nights.

Meetings: Executive meeting once a month.

AGM: in April.

Membership Fees: Depends on size of workforce.

Lumby & District Figure Skating Club Street Address: Pat Duke Arena, 2270 Shields Ave., Lumby

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 99

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Schelley McRae, President, (250) 558-0931

[email protected]

Marianne Butler, (250) 859-9086.

Website: www.lumbyskatingclub.ca/index.html

Meeting dates and times: October to April—1st Wednesday of

every month.

Start time: Starskate—Early September

Canskaters—October - March

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Junior and Senior Skate

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Events: As the club is self-supporting, funds are raised by a

variety of activities: a pumpkin sale in the fall, raffles, and St.

Patrick’s Dinner.

Membership fees: Phone Marianne for fee schedule

Lumby and District Health Services Society —a non-profit organization Street Address: 2135 Norris Ave. (Lumby Health Centre)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Barbara Dyck, Administrator

Lana Pitt, Secretary

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Dances Mabel Lake Community Hall

(250) 547-2045 P. 24 in this guide

Cherryville Community Hall

(250) 547-6107 P. 9 in this guide

Darts Royal Canadian Legion (every Thursday)

(250) 547-2338 P. 20 in this guide

Drama Theatre at Charles Bloom Secondary School

(250) 547-2191

Exercise/Fitness classes

White Valley Community Centre

(250) 547-6404 P. 28 in this guide

Mabel Lake Hall (250) 547-1449 P. 24 in this guide

Fishing Lumby and District Wild-life Association

P. 18 in this guide

Visitor Information Cen-tre – for fishing guide, licenses, and fishing regulations

(250) 547-2300 – 1882 Vernon Street, Lumby

Girl Guides Sparks, Brownies & Guides

(250) 547-2596 P. 12 in this guide

Golfing Coldstream (9-hole) (250) 547-6048

Cherryville (9-hole) (250) 547-9660

Lumby Golf Course (9-hole)

(250) 547 6093

Goldpanning Gold Panner Campground

(250) 547-2025

The Monashee Visitor Guide

(250) 547-2300 www.monasheet-

ourism.com

Hiking

Lumby & District Trail Guide

(250) 547-2300

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Arts & Crafts

Wildcraft Forest

(250) 547-9812 www.wildcraftforest.com

Monashee Arts Council

(778) 473-3029 P. 24 in this guide

Cherryville Artisans’ Society

(250) 547-2070 P. 8 in this guide

Bingo Monashee 50+ Club (O.A.P. Lumby)

(250) 547-6417 P. 25 in this guide

Royal Canadian Legion

(250) 547-0023 P. 20 in this guide

Children’s Play-grounds

J.W. Inglis Elementary School

2287 Shuswap Ave,

Lumby BC, V0E 2G0

Whitevalley Community Park (Lumby)

1815 Glencaird Street,

Lumby, BC

Cherryville Elementary School

108 N Fork, Cherryville,

BC, V0E 2G3

Computer Use

Visitor Info Centre (9 am to 5 pm, 7 Days a week)

(250) 547-2300

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre

Phone (250) 547-8866 for hours

Crossroads Learning Centre

(250) 547-2593

Cherryville Elementary School

(250) 547-6163

Lumby Curling Club

(250) 547-2377 P. 19 in this guide

Curling

Card games Monashee 50+ (O.A.P. Lumby)

(250) 547-6417 P. 24 in this guide

RECREATION IN LUMBY

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Phone: (250) 547-9741

Fax: (250) 547-9743

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.lumbyhealthcentre.org

Purpose/Mission: To facilitate and maintain accessible, quality

health and the information services to our community. Lumby and

area. The society has been going since 1974.

Activities:

X-ray services every Tuesday 9:15am to 1:45pm and

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:45am to 1:45pm (no

appointment necessary)

Providing lab service every Tuesday 8:00am to 9:45am

and Thursdays 12:00pm to 2:15pm (no appointment

necessary)

Public health nursing & information services Monday to

Friday 9am to 4 pm

Foot care services monthly clinics every 3rd Monday

Stroke recovery program monthly clinics every 4th

Wednesday

Hosting Options for Sexual Health at the Lumby Health

Unit on Wednesdays 6pm to 9pm

Meetings: 4th Monday in Jan., March, May, Sept. and Nov. at

White Valley Community Hall, 10 am

(Regular meetings).

AGM: May

Membership fees: $1

Lumby and District Historians Mailing Address: #38-2675 Pine Ave.

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G5

Contact Person(s):

Maureen Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer

(250) 547-6988

Purpose: To document the history of Lumby.

Activities: Sales of “Grassroots of Lumby 1877 – 1927” and

“Grassroots of Lumby 1928—1960”. Compiling a new history.

Events: Irregular

Meetings: Irregular

AGM: - Irregular

Membership fees: - None

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Lumby and District Minor Hockey Association Street Address: Pat Duke Arena, 2270 Shields Ave.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 52

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Jeff Tinney, President, (250) 308-2810

[email protected]

Amanda Huston, Vice President, (250) 547-9392

[email protected]

Arena (250)547 6337

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.lumbyminorhockey.com

Activities: Registration deadline for Minor Hockey is July 15th for

various divisions according to age and skill level. Fees include

insurance, and range from $135 to $475. First time players receive

50% off registration fees. Sponsorship and kidsport equipment is

available. There are three streams of hockey according to the

LDMHA Policy Manual:

Initiation (4 to 10 yrs.) consistent with the Canadian

Hockey Association and is designed for beginners with an

emphasis on enjoyment and skill acquisition

Recreational (emphasis on “fitness, relaxation and

fellowship” starting at the Pee Wee level (“House”)

following with Bantam and Midget

Competitive - begins at Pee Wee level followed by

Bantam (13 – 14 yrs.) and Midget (15-17 yrs.) known as

Rep Hockey – involves on and off ice training.

Senior Atom/Atom Development (9 to 10 yrs.) is

considered to be an introduction to Rep hockey.

Coaches are trained to teach the various divisions.

Special Events: Tournaments throughout the year. Hockey banquet

and awards night in April. Visit www.lumbyminorhockey.com for

further information.

AGM: late March or early April.

Membership fees: included when the child is registered.

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Whitevalley Community Resource Centre Mailing Address: P.O. Box 661

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Street Address: 2114 Shuswap Avenue, Lumby

Contact person(s):

Gay Jewitt, Executive Director, (250) 547-8866

Fax: (250) 547-6285

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]

Mission: Whitevalley Community Resource Centre promotes and

supports the health and well-being of our

Community.

Activities:

Family and individual counseling

Parenting support

Mental health support

Seniors programs: drop-in, serving lunch Mon/Wed/Fri,

women’s group, phone support, etc.

School Based Outreach program

Drug and alcohol counseling and education

After school programs for children

Summer day camp

Programs for parents and children (0-6) Lumby/

Cherryville

Community Pride—Youth Employment Program

Good Food Box sign up

Computer and Internet – public access

Self help and resources

AGM: Late September

Membership Fees: $1

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Whitevalley Community Centre Street Address: 2250 Shields Ave. (between the Lumby Curling

rink and Pat Duke Memorial Arena)

Contact person(s):

White Valley Community Centre, part of White Valley Parks, Rec-

reation and Culture,

Monique Fortin, Program Coordinator,

(250) 547-6404

Email: [email protected]

Activities: As part of the recreational services for the North

Okanagan Regional District, managed by the Village of Lumby,

the centre administers room rentals and programs for the area:

sports and recreational activities for all ages.

Other agencies rent the facility for child development and parent

programs, youth clubs, community groups, etc. The hall’s rooms

and kitchen are available for rent on an as-available basis. The cen-

tre also houses the Okanagan Regional Library– Lumby Branch.

The outdoor pool and spray park is run by the department during

the summer months. The Pat Duke Memorial Arena is also part of

the White Valley Park, Recreation and Culture for Lumby & Area.

They can be reached at (250)309-4341

The following activities scheduled for the fall of 2015 (September

to December) are typical:

Fitness

Mini-sports (children)

Art/Craft programs for childern

Babysitter training

Preschool

Kyokushin Karate

Youth soccer is available during the spring season for 2-1/2 yr. olds

to 13 yr. old children.

Youth softball and T-Ball is available during the spring season for

children 3 - 13 yrs.

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Lumby and District Museum (Historical Society) Street Address: 1785 Glencaird Street

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 55

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Melvin Ormel, President, (250) 547-9599

Linda Vlasveld, (778) 473-5410

Museum, (250)307-8533

Purpose: To collect and preserve artifacts and history of Lumby

and District area.

Activities: Museum is open from Lumby Days to September,

Opening hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 12—3PM education

experience workshops, 60 years of Lumby Buttons, year 2000 time

capsule, and more!

Fundraisers: Pie concession during Lumby Days, 2nd weekend in

June and the museum calendar.

Meeting Dates & Times: 3rd Monday of the month at the museum

at 6:30 pm starting in September. Work parties, last Sunday of the

month 11:00-2:00 pm.

Membership fees: Contact for fees. Donations always welcome.

Lumby & District Senior Citizens’ Housing Society Street Address: 1751 Glencaird (Saddle Mountain Place)

Mailing Address: Box 565

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Office, (250)547-2060 (message)

Judy Gibbs, (250) 547-9666, [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.saddlemountainplace.ca

Purpose: To maintain Saddle Mountain Place, a low-income

housing development for people over the age of 55. There are 40

units, 20 are one-bedroom, and 20 are bachelor units. Also,

Monashee place is available with 16 single bedroom units.

Applications are on the website.

Non-smokers only. Staff for landscaping, grounds keeping, and

janitorial duties help to maintain a high level of aesthetic appeal,

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safety and a healthy environment.

Meetings: General meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at

6:00pm. Directors meetings every 4th Tuesday of the month, both

at the Saddle Mountain Place lounge.

AGM: September, at Saddle Mountain Place Lounge. (The

Whitevalley Community Resource Centre runs programs at the

lounge for resident and non-resident seniors.)

Membership fee: $1

Lumby and District Wildlife Association Street Address: 2631 Highway 6, Lumby, BC

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 228

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Darline Dawe, Secretary, (250) 547-6799

Otto, President, (250) 549-1355

Website: www.lumbywildlife.ca

www.bcwf.bc.ca

Purpose: To enjoy outdoor activities while making sure that

wildlife is regulated for benefit of future generations: “the voice of

conservation committed anglers and hunters” – affiliated with the

B.C. Wildlife Federation.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm (except July and

August) at clubhouse on Saddle Mountain

Activities/Events:

Trap shoots—2nd Sunday of each month

Mabel Lake Fishing derby in April or May

“Fishing Forever” – an annual event for challenged and seniors

Banquet and fundraiser – the 1st weekend in March

Hunter Training Program—C.O.R.E.

Firearms restricted & non-restricted—Pete Aussem

Junior fly tying & safety program—Dwayne Hackett

Gun & Antique show at the annual Lumby Days – 2nd weekend

in June

The club raises funds through raffles and the banquet. A bursary is

provided to a local high school student.

AGM: January

Membership fees: $50 (for insurance, club membership and

affiliation with the BCWF). Memberships are available through

Bloom Wellness and Galaxie Powder Coating.

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Richlands Historic Flume Trails Society Mailing Address:

c/o #2-124 Sarsons Rd, Vernon, BC V1B 2T9

Contact Person(s):

Joe Myers, President (250) 547-9220

Lawrna Myers, (250) 503-1617

Website: http://www.cherryville.net/flumetrail.html

Description: The Richlands Historic Flume Trails Society was

founded in 2007 as a non profit organization whose

primary objective is to preserve the Richlands Flume Trail in

Cherryville and establishing it as a recreation trail for all users. The

construction of the flume trail was started by the Richlands Land &

Irrigation Co. in April of 1911. Irrigation ditches through the

Richlands Flats had been started the

previous year. It was proposed to make Richlands a fruit producing

area. The flume supplies water from Heckman Creek for the homes,

animals, orchards and crops.

The Society also locates and preserves any artifacts related to

Richlands, BC and the engineering workings of the original

irrigation system.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Contact person(s):

Delma, (250) 547-2477

Maureen, (250) 547-0133

Purpose: T.O.P.S mission is to support our members as they “take

off pounds sensibly”. Your doctor suggests a good weight for you

taking in consideration of your health and T.O.P.S provides the

support to loose the weight. It is your own personal commitment to

the scale.

Special Events: a provincial recognition day, an area recognition

day, and rallies during the year. Awards are given to people who

lose their target weight.

Meetings: Wednesdays at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Pagoda Inn for

weigh-in.

Membership fees: $32 per year plus $4 per month weigh-in fee.

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(250) 547 0113

Lumby Quilters - Mondays 9-4pm, Ursula, (250) 547

6345

Meeting Dates: 2nd Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Sept until

June

Notes: The club is a registered non-profit society and owns the

building. The hall can be rented out to non-members for $60 plus

$25 if the kitchen is used. Members only have to pay the $25

kitchen fee.

AGM: January

Membership fees: $15

Pythian Sisters Contact Person(s):

Marguaritte Dohlman, Secretary, (250) 547-9451

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 944

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Purpose: To bring women of diverse backgrounds and

provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others

grow through the principles of:

Purity

Love

Equality

Fidelity

Mission: In Canada and BC, Cerebral Palsy is the main charity

that the Pythian Sisters support. A $500 scholarship to a Charles

Bloom Secondary School graduating student is provided

annually. The Pythian Sisters also assist with help for individuals

in distress in the community.

Activities: The main activity is catering for various functions to

raise money. There are regional conventions that members attend.

An occasional garage sale raises money as well. New members

are welcome.

Meetings: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the United

Church Hall, 1:30 pm (Sept. to June)

AGM: none

Membership fees: $15

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Lumby Curling Club Street Address: 2230 Shields Avenue

E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Website: www.lumbycurlingclub.ca

Contact Person(s):

Merna Alexander, (250) 547-2377

Monday Mixed League - 7:00pm

Wednesday Mixed League

Tuesday & Thursday seniors and

drop ins - 9:30am

Friday Mixed & Junior League

Saturday League

Mission: “We are dedicated to promote the sport of curling by

providing an affordable, enjoyable, social activity for all ages and

abilities.”

Description: The Lumby Curling Club is a 4-sheet facility that

operates in conjunction with the North Okanagan Regional

District. The club is regulated by a Board of Directors that are

elected from the general membership for a term of two years.

Regular business meetings are held. Routine tasks are handled by

volunteers. The facility has a lounge for 125 people and kitchen

facilities; these facilities are available to the public for various

events and functions. Contact Al Alexander at (250) 547-2377 or

(250) 547-6360.

Special Events: Bonspiels are scheduled throughout the year from

October to March. Check the website at:

www.lumbycurlingclub.ca/events.html

Membership fees: League fees vary from $60 (junior curling) to

$185/league, discounted rates for more than 1 league. Tuesday/

Thursday Day Curling at 9:30 am – drop in fee of $6.

Lumby Days Society Mailing Address: Box 303

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Merna Alexander, (250) 547-6360

Email: [email protected]

Purpose: To organize a three-day family festival on the 2nd

weekend in June. Amusement rides, music on stage, motorcross,

parade, artisan show, food row, vendors, antiques and gun show,

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community displays, etc. Details at www.lumbydays.ca.

Activities: Committees work to put on various parts of the festival.

Meeting dates and times: Curling Club—contact Merna for dates—

3rd Thursday of the month, 7 pm.

AGM: Fall (November)

Membership fees: $2

Lumby Legion, Br. 167 (Royal Canadian) Street Address: 2016 Miller Street, Lumby, BC

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 191, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Lori Mindnich, (250) 547 2338

E-mail: [email protected]

Purpose: To give support to veterans and their dependents, also to

support the community where needed, youth sports, and non profit

societies .

Charitable Activities: Poppy fund drive before Nov. 11 to support

veterans in the area. Meat raffle Saturdays 3 to 5 pm (except

statutory holidays) to raise funds for charity in the province and our

area – 4 H Club, and Heart and Stroke. Clubs and service

organizations can put on the meat draw for their own fundraising

purposes. Fund raising for the Animal Care Society and for

individuals in need. Concession stands at local events.

Activities: Summer Shuffleboard Fridays 3-5. Free pool everyday.

Drop in darts every Thursday. Watch paper for entertainment news

Meeting dates and times: 3rd Wednesday of every month, time: 7

pm.

AGM: 3rd Wednesday in November, election of officers

Membership fees: $45 a year

Lumby Legion, Br. 167—Women's Auxilliary Street Address: 2016 Miller Street, Lumby, BC

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 303,

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Janice Mackee, President, (250) 547-9770

Activities: Fund raising for community needs through lottery fund

and Santa’s Toy Run, raffles, etc. Support for cadets, veteran care

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Monashee Toastmasters Club Contact Person(s):

Mike Takahashi (250) 547-9335

[email protected]

Louise (250) 547-6480

Website: www.toastmasters.org

Mission: Is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning

environment in which every individual member has the

opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills,

which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 at the

Whitevalley Community Centre meeting room.

Monashee 50+ Club (O.A.P. Lumby #117) Street Address: 1765 Glencaird Ave.

Mailing Address: Box 638

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Vince Mickey, President, (778) 473-0011

Delores Pearson, (778) 473-0556

Email: [email protected]

Club Phone No.: (250) 547-6417

Purpose: To provide recreational facilities for seniors. To

promote in the community an understanding of seniors. To assist

the community in fund-raising events held for the benefit of the

members of the community.

Activities:

Bingo – Tues., Doors open 5:30 pm. Starts 6:45 pm

(Open to all over 19)

Crib – Friday, 7 pm. for $1. (All ages welcome)

Pool – Mon & Thurs 12 to 3 pm

Potluck – 3rd Friday of each month at 5:30 pm

Christmas Dinner ~ members and guests

The annual fundraisers are pancake breakfast

organized by members for Saturday & Sunday during Lumby

Days in June. Bingo. Two annual raffles

The hall is rented out by the following groups,

Wheels to Meals – Thursday at noon, Sept to June, Betty,

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Mabel Lake Community Club Street Address: 111 Shuswap Falls Rd. (off Mabel Lake Road,

before Wilsey Dam) Lumby, BC, V0E 2G6

Contact person(s):

Krystal Hesketh, (250) 547-9040

Activities: The hall is available for rent, and a gymnasium could be

used for children’s gym classes. The hall contains a kitchen that

was beautifully renovated with all new appliances. Two yearly

scholarships are offered to students living in the Mabel Lake area.

Members are involved in maintaining and upgrading this

community hall. A yearly fall fair raises funds for the building..

AGM: End of March

Membership fees: $10 family or $5 individual

Monashee Arts Council (MAC) Street Address:1961 Vernon Street, Lumby, BC

Mailing Address: Box 1200

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Jennifer Greenwood (778) 473-3029

[email protected]

Website: www.monasheeartscouncil.com

Purpose: To promote the arts in Lumby and District; to encourage

young people in artistic expression.

Activities:

Gallery, silent auction, and artisan sales during Lumby Days –

2nd weekend in June.

Youth scholarship.

Workshops, performances, website

(www.monasheeartscouncil.com), newsletter, supporter and

participant in the Lumby public market, participation in Wild

Salmon Music Festival

Sponsorship for Stream of Dreams, and village banner project.

Meetings: Usually held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at the

Whitevalley Community Hall at 6:30om, no meetings in July or

August. Everyone is welcome. For more information about

meetings please see contact info above.

AGM: September/October

Membership: $15 adults; $5 students

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centres, 4-H Club, Lumby Teens Christmas Bureau, and bursary

for graduating high school students. Bingo every Thursday of the

month. Christmas craft fair in November.

Meetings: Every 2nd Monday of the month at the Legion at 2 pm.

AGM: Attendance at provincial convention every 2nd year.

Elections—November. Zone meetings every four months.

Membership fees: $20 a year. (access to any legion branch—local,

Canada wide, US and England).

Lumby Lightning Swim Club Street Address: 1811 Glencaird St. (Outdoor pool run by White

Valley Recreation Dept - NORD.)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 730

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact Person(s):

Cheri Stewart, President, (250) 540-3097

Jeff Scott (250) 503-1174

Stacy Scott, Director, (250) 503-1174

[email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bcssa.bc.ca/ok/lum

www.lumbylightning.ca

Mission: To promote, encourage and develop an individual’s

capacity to achieve excellence and life skills through participation

in competitive aquatic activities.

Activities: The club offers both competitive and

non-competitive activities. Swimming is an excellent

cross-training activity to improve your winter and spring sports.

Fundraising: We fundraise to help keep registration fees at an

affordable price.

AGM: early October.

Fees: are from $135 to $195 for one season—insurance, pool time

and coaching included. Additional fees of $25 for swim meets.

Season: Early May until the 3rd week of August.

Lumby Lions Club Mailing Address: P.O. Box 415

Lumby, BC

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Garry Redell, President, (250) 547-2391

Mike, Takahashi, Secretary (250) 547-9335

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Website: http://www.lumbylions.ca

Email: [email protected]

Purpose: To serve the community and assist in worthwhile and

needed community projects both local and international.

Special events:

Beer gardens at Lumby Days (2nd weekend in June)

Santa Toy Run in September

Carnation sale fundraiser at Thanksgiving

Bursaries for 2 graduating high school students

The Lions have contributed recently to the following:

Camp Winfield and Easter Seal

Dog Guides

Lumby Figure Skating Club

Lumby Pathfinders

Lumby Live

PAC

Food Bank

Camp Trillium

Collection of eye glasses and hearing aids for third

world distribution

NORD Hospice

Other: Lumby Lions Campground (547-2005) April to October.

Meeting dates: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30pm, at the

Whitevalley Community Centre (not in July & August)

AGM: no AGM

Membership Fees: $60 an individual; $90 a couple (contact

Leslie Aldridge at (250) 547-9335)

Lumby Mabel Lake Snowmobile Association Contact person(s):

Tom Luszcz, President, (250) 547-8781

Email: [email protected] Facebook Page Name: Lumby/Mabel Lake Snowmobile

Association

Meetings: Contact for details.

This snowmobiling club operates between first of December to

mid-May (weather permitting)

AGM: April

Membership fees: $100/year, which gives members access to all

trails in the BC Snowmobile Association. The club has its own

trail groomer, which it uses on Park and Nelson, a couple

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hundred kilometers of trails. The main trail is on Squaw Valley

and on Taylor Creek. The club also has its own chalet, which is

accessible to members and non-members, as a safety and social

shelter. It is operated in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s

Association. Members also collect firewood for the chalet.

Lumby Public Market Mailing Address: P.O. Box 396

Lumby B.C.

V0E 2G0

Contact person(s):

Bill Folliott, (778) 930–0242

Email: [email protected]

Purpose: To promote local entrepreneurs, produce and fruits

from the farm gate, products that are handcrafted, grown, made,

raised, caught, wild-crafted or produced locally, and to showcase

local artisans, musicians, crafters and community based

enterprises.

Activities: A public market is held every Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm,

from May to October in the community park (beside the

swimming pool) on Glencaird and Norris

Adopt-A-Highway is supported; a bursary is given to an

accomplished Crossroads student.

Meeting times and dates: Contact Bill for further information

AGM: March

Membership fees: $5 a year for all vendors. Stall rentals are $65

seasonal and $7 for a day. Food vendors must have Food Safe

certification and guidelines for products sold at an outdoor

market. Contact Bill for information.

Lumby/Cherryville Youth Soccer Contact person(s):

Monique Fortin, (250) 547-6404,

White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture

Email: [email protected]

Purpose: To teach soccer skills, team work, and commitment to

youth soccer players, ages 3-12, in a Semi-structured and fun

environment. Season runs from April to June utilizing the

Community Centre. The group for the 2 1/2 to 3 year olds is

parent participation.

Please call for information on the Cherryville Program.