PERFORMING ARTS

Issue #23 September 13 - September 28 • 2008 thepulse.ca



FEATURED PERFORMING ARTS Warm Up to Coldsnap Series -

Maurice at Pizzarico's

Cougars vs. Mark Perry at the Artspace » MUSIC » POP/ROCK, YOUTHS

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PRESENTED BY: BOOKS & CO

Home Opener Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:00pm

PRESENTED BY: PG FOLKFEST SOCIETY

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:00pm -



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EVENT DETAILS: Mark Perry was born ( Jan. 57) Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 11:00pm

and raised in Smithers, B.C., a beautiful small EVENT DETAILS: SATURDAY, SEPT 13TH THE BIG

community in Northwest British Columbia. One INDIE REVISITED PART 1,

channel tv meant finding other things to do.

Hockey and guitars ? Opposites perhaps, but a PIZZA RICO’S [help celebrate their big new space

love of both makes for an interesting life. School with dance floor], 3RD AVE, PG, 9PM, $10

Alice Cooper bands and weekend bands and finally in the early MAURICE www.myspace.com/mauricemusicband.

with eighties, hitting the road to play throughout B.C. com with Matt Robinson as special guest opening

and Alberta. As an evolving process, he began to artist.

Econoline focus more on writing and performing original Hailing from Victoria, B.C., the five man ensemble

Crush material. known as Maurice produces an alternative form

The Smithers folk festival and coffee house scene of indie rock that is sometimes tinged with jazz

3 were welcoming and with that as a base he

performed from Prince George to Prince Rupert .

influences and at others by a more art house feel.

Maurice lays down complex rhythms overlain

In 1990 he worked on the first of his 2 albums with with stark vocals and spare, sometimes hypnotic

Roy Forbes. The album “ Dreams of the Highway instrumental breaks. Maurice is due to release

Downtown “ earned him a nomination for roots traditional a highly anticipated first album on Warner/143

Community album at the West coast music awards. Records and is currently embarking on their

second extensive tour of western Canada. Their

Rally Mark has played at Vancouver, Powell River,

Courtney, Tlell, at numerous music festivals and passionate commitment to their music will

delight audiences everywhere.Maurice shared the

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venues. He’s opened for Connie Kaldor all over

Western Canada and continues to play from Coldsnap 2008 Big Indie night bill last January

Calgary to Victoria performing songs with a small with Said the Whale,

town slant. Dan Mangan, Cara Luft and Liz Beattie.

A hockey game on a frozen lake, dying towns VENUE: Pizza Ricos • 3rd Avenue Prince George | ADMISSION:

$10.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Books and Company •

INDEX and towns being born, a railroaders last trip,

3rd Ave Prince George • 250 563 6637 | ENJOY THE VIDEO

characters, painters, laughs and tragedies are | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Jo beattie •

Performing Arts ... 1 Outdoor ............... 7 sketched out in his songs. jocalico@telus.net

Sports .................. 4 Leisure and Mark will be taking his act on the road once again

Games ................. 8 to play at the Artspace. You won't want to miss

Film ..................... 5

this one!!

Montage at Nelly's Pub

Other ................... 8 » MUSIC, ADULTS (19+)

Visual Arts ........... 6

VENUE: The Artspace • 1685 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION:

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Literature ............ 6 $15.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Books & Co • 1685 3rd

Events by Day ......13 Avenue • 250-563-6637 • http://www.booksandcompany.ca

PRESENTED BY: SCOTT LA POINTE

Lectures/ • cafevoltaire@shaw.ca

Presentations ...... 6 Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:30pm

Social Events ........ 6 EVENT DETAILS: Enjoy an evening of classic rock

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music and be sure to get your dancing shoes on! $25.00 • $30.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Studio 2880, Meow

records • (250) 564-meow(6369) | ENJOY THE VIDEO | FOR

The Johnny Ferreira Swing Band

VENUE: Nelly's Pub, Northwood Motor Inn • 2280 Hart » BLUES, ADULTS (19+)

MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Prazma Entertaiment

Hwy • Click to see a map | ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE

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INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 250-563-0456

PRESENTED BY: THE BLUES UNDERGROUND

Free Metal Show Sweet Adelines Guest Nights Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00pm -

» HARD ROCK/METAL, ADULTS (19+) » CHORAL Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 12:00am

http://thepulse.ca/node/1233 Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 7:00pm -

http://thepulse.ca/node/1290 Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 12:00am

PRESENTED BY: THE GENERATOR PRESENTED BY: SWEET ADELINES EVENT DETAILS: Rock & Roll Saxophonist" Johnny

Monday, September 15, 2008 - 9:00pm Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 7:30pm Ferreira and his Band.

EVENT DETAILS: Free Metal Show featuring The Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 7:30pm

You'll get to hear one of the best in the world of

Hellsmen and Gabow. EVENT DETAILS: As they begin their new season,

rock & roll / rhythm & blues saxophone.

White Spruce City Chorus chapter of Sweet

www.myspace.com/officialhellsmen Adelines is inviting women singers of all ages Johnny was the featured Sax player for Colin James

www.myspace.com/gabowbc to try out a'capella barbershop harmony. Guest in his Little Big Band days.

VENUE: The Generator | ADMISSION: FREE Nights 2008, a series of singing evenings, will be Lindsay Mitchell (A Founding Member of the

held each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. from Sept. 9 to Classic Rock Band Prism) will be playing lead guitar

30th in the multipurpose room at Studio 2880. in the band.

Cryptopsy/Origin/Last Felony with Sweet Adelines, a non-profit organization, has

Deadriver Wasteland been singing its unique style of entertainment at

Horn Player Of The Year (Toronto Blues

» HARD ROCK/METAL community events for 27 years. Society)

http://thepulse.ca/node/1204 Annual dues from members help provide funds for Saxophonist Of The Year (West Coast Blues Review)

PRESENTED BY: PRAZMA ENTERTAINMENT rehearsal rooms, music and coaching weekends. Best Live Act Of The Year (Real Blues Magazine)

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 6:00pm VENUE: Studio 2880 Multipurpose Room • 2880 15th Avenue Ticket includes a great Buffett Dinner!

| ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE

EVENT DETAILS: Prazma Entertainment Presents CONTACT: Kathy or Melody • 250-563-5170 or 250-962-7209 You can reserve a table using the e-mail address

our 2nd Anniversary Show: on your ticket.

September 16th Tuesday @ Roll A Dome The Blues Underground Network is a very proud

Mamaguroove » POP/ROCK

Resurgence of the Empire Tour: supporter of The School District (No.57) Band

http://thepulse.ca/node/1298 Programs. A portion of the profits from each and

CryptopsY (from Montreal, returning to PG for the

6th time!) - www.myspace.com/cryptopsy PRESENTED BY: MAMAGUROOVE every concert / dance is donated to help develop

Thursday, September 19, 2008 - 9:00pm - young musicians in the Prince George area.

Origin (from Topeka, Kansas)

www.myspace.com/origin666 Friday, September 20, 2008 - 2:00am VENUE: Treasure Cove Casino Show Lounge | ADMISSION:

EVENT DETAILS: Come on down to Pizzarico's $25.00 • $30.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Books and Co or at

The Last Felony (from Montreal) downtown on 3rd. Great venue, great people and The Treasure Cove Casino Guest Services | ENJOY THE VIDEO

www.myspace.com/thelastfelony | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: The Blues

they support live music! See you there, with djs Underground • 250-964-3321 • bluespg@shaw.ca

Deadriver Wasteland (from Vancouver, formed in and guest artists.

PG) - www.myspace.com/drwalmighty VENUE: Pizzarico's • 3rd Ave and Quebec Street | ADMISSION:

ALL AGES – where else in Western Canada will you $2.00 | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

mamaguroove@yahoo.ca

get to see this show all ages? Only in PG!

EARLY SHOW, Door 6, DRW 6:30

Tickets are $25 ADV $30 DOS

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New Orleans North at The Artspace Frederick Schipicky, and Cantus Arcticus by Finnish myspace)

» JAZZ composer Einojuhani Rautavaara. This will truly be Other than that, it's pretty obvious that this show

a celebration of the North. is going to be ridiculous, so make sure to come out

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Adult - $32; Student/Senior - $28; Youth - $24 and rock out with some super rad bands! • $10 at

PRESENTED BY: BOOKS & CO VENUE: Vanier Hall • 2901 Griffiths Ave., Prince George, BC the door

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:00pm V2M 2S7 | ADMISSION: $32.00 • $28.00 • $24.00 | TICKETS VENUE: The Art Space (Above Books & Co.) • 1685 3rd

EVENT DETAILS: Hurricane Katrina ravaged much AVAILABLE AT: the PGSO Office or online • 2880 15th Avenue Avenue • Click to see a map | ADMISSION: $10.00 | TICKETS

of the quaint, old, Southern city that gave birth • (250) 562-0800 • http://www.pgso.com/music/172/ AVAILABLE AT: The ArtSpace - at the door, the night of

to America’s greatest artist gift to the world, New pgso+store | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: ENJOY THE VIDEO | FOR MORE INFORMATION

Prince George Symphony Orchestra • (250) 562-0800

Orleans Jazz. The blues, the joys and the stomps PLEASE CONTACT: cera • 1-250-552-9664 •

so lovingly created by Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney gprice@ckpg.bc.ca

Bechet, Joe King Oliver, Louis Armstrong, and Vincent by Leonard Nimoy - A One

others, are still bringing people together around Man Play with Wayne Empey Alice Cooper – Psycho-Drama Tour

the world in such diverse places London, Paris, » THEATRE, MATURE CONTENT

Moscow, New York, Vancouver and Whitehorse. 2008 with Econoline Crush

http://thepulse.ca/node/1263 » HARD ROCK/METAL

And it is this soul-soothing, spirit-lifting music

that has brought together the members of New PRESENTED BY: TWO RIVERS GALLERY http://thepulse.ca/node/1304

Orleans North. Lloyd discovered Sidney Bechet Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:00pm

by way of 78 rpm records on the dusty plains of EVENT DETAILS: “Vincent” is a play about the PRESENTED BY: CN CENTRE

Saskatchewan eons ago, and brought this passion life of one of the world’s best known and least Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 8:00pm

with him to the Pacific Coast. understood artists in history. It is Vincent van EVENT DETAILS: The Legend of Shock Rock

Gogh’s story as told by his brother, Theo, the returns to Canada with his biggest show in over

Meanwhile, in the remote Canadian North, Grant 2 decades… . Alice Cooper will be playing all his

Simpson was honing his skills as a stride pianist only person to support Vincent through-out his

tumultuous life. hits; “Schools Out”, “I’m 18”, “Billion Dollar Babies”,

in Whitehorse, Yukon. Lloyd and Grant met and “Welcome to My Nightmare”, “No More Mr. Nice

the seed was planted that they wanted to play VENUE: Two Rivers Gallery • 725 Civic Plaza | ADMISSION:

Guy” and many more.

together as often as possible. $15.00 • $12.50 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Two Rivers Gallery

• 725 Civic Plaza General admission on the floor - ust be 19 years or

Trumpeter Bria Skonberg and drummer Graeme older as alcohol will be available. All ages seating

Peters were added to the mix a little later - and in bleachers.

when the circumstances are just right, guitarist theset, The Graceful Mutiny, The

Don Ogilvie is a welcome addition to the group.. Perfect Trend, Cera http://www.alicecooper.com

And thus, New Orleans North was born. » HARD ROCK/METAL VENUE: CN Centre | ADMISSION: $49.50 | TICKETS AVAILABLE

AT: All Ticketmaster locations, including the CN Centre and

And just as we still cherish Bach, Mozart and http://thepulse.ca/node/1261 Studio 2880 • 250-614-9100 • http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Beethoven let us also remember Morton, Bechet PRESENTED BY: CERA

and Armstrong and make sure that this wonderful

music does not perish from the earth.

Monday, September 22, 2008 - 7:00pm An Evening with The Beach Boys

EVENT DETAILS: theset - Victoria, BC » POP/ROCK

New Orleans North will be performing at the

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Artspace as part of a northern tour before they

continue on to Vancouver...and...eventually to (theset's new cd will have only been out for 3 days PRESENTED BY: CN CENTRE

China!! Be sure that you are in the audience for this by the time of the show, be one of the first to grab

it!) Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 8:00pm

one!! EVENT DETAILS: Happily for us all, The Beach Boys

VENUE: The Artspace • 1685 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION: The Graceful Mutiny - Calgary, AB continue to create and perform with the same

$20.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Books & Co • 1685 3rd bold imagination and style that marked their

Ave • 250-563-6637 • http://www.booksandcompany.ca •

http://www.myspace.com/thegracefulmutiny

cafevoltaire@shaw.ca (If you haven't heard of these guys, click that link explosive debut 40 years ago. Even more than The

RIGHT NOW!) Beatles, The Beach Boys found through their music

the key to unfading youth—and they made copies

Northern Lights » MUSIC, CLASSICAL The Perfect Trend - Nanaimo, BC for everyone. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine

http://thepulse.ca/node/1019 http://www.myspace.com/perfecttrend voted, “Good Vibrations”, the “Number One Song

(Awesome guys that know a thing or two about of the Century”.

PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE SYMPHONY

ORCHESTRA rock and roll) Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play an

cera - Right Here, P.G., BC! astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:00pm 150 shows a year, ranging from the Winter

EVENT DETAILS: David Louie, who grew up in http://www.myspace.com/cerarock Olympics to gala New Year’s celebrations and

Prince George, will come home to perform special events worldwide.

(We're busy recording right now, so ideally we'll

Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D, Opus 30.

have a cd by the time the show rolls around. In

Also on the programme will be Finlandia by Jean

the meantime, check out the video of us on our

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Doors open at 7:00 pm. Show at 8:00 pm. VENUE: Artspace, Prince George • 1685 3rd Ave Prince George Over 3500 participants will compete in at least 23

above Books And Company | ADMISSION: $15.00 | TICKETS sporting events over three days of competition.

Tickets: $47.50 to $57.50 (plus service charges) AVAILABLE AT: Books And Company • 250 563 6637 | ENJOY The 2008 BC Seniors Games will be organized by a

VENUE: CN Centre | ADMISSION: $57.50 • $47.50 | TICKETS THE VIDEO | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Jo

AVAILABLE AT: all Ticketmaster locations, including the CN Beattie • jocalico@telus.net 15-member volunteer Board of Directors and over

Centre and Studio 2880 • 250-614-9100 1500 community volunteers.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca | FOR MORE http://www.bcseniorsgames.org/

INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Glen Mikkelsen / 8th Annual BC Rivers Day Music

Festival - Concert featuring JayDee The Prince George event website is http://www.

CN Centre • 250-561-7789 bcseniorsgamespg08.com.

Bixby » MUSIC

Schedule of Events

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CFUR Fundraiser Ft. DJ SIAB and No Opening Ceremony: Wednesday September

Luck Club » HIP-HOP/RAP, ADULTS (19+) PRESENTED BY: BC RIVERS DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL 10th, 2008 - 7:00pm in Kin 1

http://thepulse.ca/node/1305 Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 7:30pm Performance by Comedian Herb Dixon: Thursday

EVENT DETAILS: The opening concert at Vanier Hall September 11th, 2008 - 9:00pm in Kin 1

PRESENTED BY: CFUR will open with the Holly Arntzen & Kevin Wright Performance by Impersonator Tracey Bell: Friday

Friday, September 26, 2008 - 8:00pm and the Voices Nature with Quinson Elementary September 12th, 2008 - 8:00pm in Kin 1

EVENT DETAILS: CFUR will be hosting a fundraiser School Choir and will feature the 2007 Canadian Games Banquet: Friday September 12th, 2008

for our brilliant community radio station at The Idol runner up JayDee Bixby. Tickets are available - time TBA at Kin 2

Rum Jungle Featuring No Luck Club and Dj Siab. through Ticketmaster - $20 Adults, $15 Students Dance with live music by Blues Rock Band: Friday

Come out and dance your face off. Tickets go on (12 and under) and Seniors (65+). September 12th 2008 following Tracey Bell

sale Friday September 12th, ten dollars available at VENUE: Vanier Hall | ADMISSION: $20.00 • $15.00 | TICKETS Seminars

the UNBC Bookstore and Meow Records downtown AVAILABLE AT: All Ticketmaster locations, including the

100-300 Brunswick. CN Centre and Studio 2880 • 250-614-9100 • http://www. The following seminars will be held in Kin 1 at the

ticketmaster.ca | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Games Village on Thursday September 11th, 2008:

VENUE: Rum Jungle • 1192 5th Avenue | ADMISSION: $10.00

Patti Gerhardi • (250) 998-4645 • info@riversdaymusic.org

| TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: UNBC Bookstore and Meow Records • Canadian Hearing Care

• Meow - 100-300 Brunswick | FOR MORE INFORMATION • Lifeline

PLEASE CONTACT: 250-960-7664 • stationmanager@cfur.ca 8th Annual BC Rivers Day Music • Falls Prevention presented by Prince George

Festival » MUSIC Council of Seniors

Warm Up To Coldsnap Series - Dan • Medication Awareness presented by Prince

http://thepulse.ca/node/1309 George Council of Seniors

Mangan » POP/ROCK, ADULTS (19+) • Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect presented by

PRESENTED BY: BC RIVERS DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL

http://thepulse.ca/node/1218 Glenda Brommeland from Community Policing

Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 12:00pm -

PRESENTED BY: PG FOLKFEST SOCIETY Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 5:00pm • Healthy Eating for Seniors presented by Prince

EVENT DETAILS: Enjoy a full day of great George Council of Seniors

Friday, September 26, 2008 - 9:00pm -

entertainment at Fort George Park. Today's acts • Safety in the Home

Friday, September 26, 2008 - 11:00pm

include Legs N Wheels out of Quesnel, Cody Karey, • Canadian Diabetes presented by the Canadian

EVENT DETAILS: Friday, September 26th The Big

Lakeside Ramblers. The main event is The First Diabetes Association

Indie Revisited Part 2,

Nations Showcase featuring Bradford Star. • Line Dancing Lessons - Public and Participants

Artspace 9:30pm $15 welcome

Free admission.

DAN MANGAN www.myspace.com/danmangan VENUE: Various | ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE

VENUE: Fort George Park Bandshell | ADMISSION: FREE | INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 250-564-2080 •

Staggeringly talented singer songwriter from FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Patti Gerhardi • bcsgpg@telus.net

Vancouver performs bringing with him his bass (250) 998-4645 • info@riversdaymusic.org

player, JOHN WALSH, hometown Prince George

boy returning for one night only Spruce Kings vs. Quesnel

Since falling in love with music as a child, SPORTS Millionaires » HOCKEY

Vancouver folk artist Dan Mangan has become 2008 BC Seniors Games » Sports http://thepulse.ca/node/1291

a sublimely accomplished guitarist and writer

whose songs are mood pieces, creating whole http://thepulse.ca/node/1237 PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS

worlds that are internally consistent, compelling PRESENTED BY: BC SENIORS GAMES SOCIETY Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 7:00pm

and complete. His seductive vocals show off EVENT DETAILS: Come and cheer on the Prince

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 7:00pm -

a compelling voice that is often brooding, George Spruce Kings as they take on the Quesnel

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:00pm

sometimes sad, but always like warm honey Millionaires in exciting regular season action.

EVENT DETAILS: The BC Seniors Games provide an

sliding over fine gained sandpaper. Mangan has Tickets for the game are available at the Spruce

opportunity for all BC seniors, age 55 and over,

won fans through touring the US, the UK and Kings Office in the Coliseum.

to compete in an organized sport recreation,

Australia and is critically acclaimed for his pure and cultural event that promotes fitness, mental VENUE: Prince George Coliseum | ADMISSION: $10.00

professionalism. stimulation, individual achievement, and • $8.00 • $5.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Spruce Kings

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Office in the Coliseum | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE

CONTACT: Prince George Spruce Kings • 250-564-1747 •

| TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Ticketmaster • 250-564-5585 •

http://www.ticketmaster.ca

Spruce Kings vs. Penticton Vees

marketing@sprucekings.bc.ca » HOCKEY

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Spruce Kings vs. Trail Smoke Eaters

Rated PG RollerGirls 2008-2009 » HOCKEY PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS

Season Try Outs! » ROLLER DERBY http://thepulse.ca/node/1292 Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 7:00pm

http://thepulse.ca/node/1275 EVENT DETAILS: Come and cheer on the Prince

PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE SPRUCE KINGS George Spruce Kings as they take on the Penticton

PRESENTED BY: RATED PG ROLLERGIRLS Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00pm Vees in exciting regular season action. Tickets for

Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:00pm - EVENT DETAILS: Come and cheer on the Prince the game are available at the Spruce Kings Office

Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 7:00pm - George Spruce Kings as they take on the Trail in the Coliseum.

EVENT DETAILS: It's time for try outs! Smoke Eaters in exciting regular season action. VENUE: Prince George Coliseum | ADMISSION: $10.00

They will happen on the next two Thursdays: Tickets for the game are available at the Spruce • $8.00 • $5.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Spruce Kings

Kings Office in the Coliseum. Office in the Coliseum | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE

September 18th & September 25th CONTACT: Prince George Spruce Kings • 250-564-1747 •

VENUE: Prince George Coliseum | ADMISSION: $10.00

Members can try out for $5 marketing@sprucekings.bc.ca

• $8.00 • $5.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Spruce Kings

Non-Members can try out for $25 (this will also Office in the Coliseum | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE

purchase a membership) CONTACT: Prince George Spruce Kings • 250-564-1747 •

marketing@sprucekings.bc.ca

FILM

You MUST have the protective gear for try outs:

elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, helmet, and Rated PG RollerGirls Move Night!

mouth guard. UNBC Alumni Homecoming - » FILM - DOCUMENTARY

You MUST be 19+ by the time the season starts in

Basketball Games » BASKETBALL http://thepulse.ca/node/1294

January 2009. http://thepulse.ca/node/1299 PRESENTED BY: RATED PG ROLLERGIRLS & CINEMA

You also need to be familiar with the WFTDA PRESENTED BY: UNBC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CNC

Rules (http://www.wftda.com/official-rules/) Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 6:00pm - Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 6:30pm -

and the Rated PG RollerGirls Policy Manual (email Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 10:00pm Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 11:30pm

ratedpgrollergirls@hotmail.com if you don't have EVENT DETAILS: UNBC Northern Timberwolves EVENT DETAILS: Rated PG RollerGirls with Cinema

a copy) vs. UNBC Alumni. Come cheer on your favourite CNC present...

EVERYONE THAT TRIES OUT WILL BE ON A TEAM! players! Free admission. Open to everyone! Bring Two excellent documentaries:

your family and friends!

Teams you are trying out for are: "Girls Rock" (http://www.girlsrockmovie.com/

VENUE: Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre | ADMISSION:

The Damned Dolls special/trailer)

FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 250-960-

The Killer Kittens 5750 • alumni@unbc.ca and "Hell On Wheels" (http://www.

The Roll Ya Banditas hellonwheelsthemovie.com/trailer.htm)

PLEASE EMAIL RATEDPGROLLERGIRLS@HOTMAIL. Cougars vs. Seattle Thunderbirds Saturday, September 27th at CNC

COM TO TELL US WHICH OF THE 2 NIGHTS YOU WILL doors at 6:30pm, movies at 7pm • $15 non-

» HOCKEY

BE TRYING OUT FOR. members • $10 for members

VENUE: Roll-A-Dome • Behind the Playhouse (corner of

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Hwy 16 & 97) | ADMISSION: $5.00 • $25.00 | FOR MORE tickets available at meow records or the door the

PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS

INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Bryndis • 250-564-6369 • night of.

ratedpgrollergirls@homail.com Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 7:00pm

EVENT DETAILS: Prince George Cougars face or buy a membership the night of and get in free.

off against the Seattle Thunderbirds in regular ONLY 100 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Cougars vs. Seattle Thunderbirds season action. Check out WHL Hockey! Individual Movie Bios:

- Home Opener » HOCKEY tickets are $17 for adults, $11.50 for students and

seniors and $10 for children. Tickets are available Girls Rock!

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at ticketmaster locations or by visiting www. The Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls is a place where

PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE COUGARS ticketmaster.ca. 8-18 year olds come from all over the country

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:00pm VENUE: CN Centre | ADMISSION: $17.00 • $11.50 • $10.00 to learn Rock DIY-style--forming bands, writing

EVENT DETAILS: Prince George Cougars face off | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Ticketmaster • 250-564-5585 • songs and building community, and “Girls Rock!” is

against the Seattle Thunderbirds in the first home http://www.ticketmaster.ca the movie about their journey.

game of the season. Check out WHL Hockey! The primary subjects of “Girls Rock!” are Laura, an

Individual tickets are $17 for adults, $11.50 for articulate adopted Korean obsessed with death

students and seniors and $10 for children. Tickets metal; Misty, who is emerging from a life of meth-

are available at ticketmaster locations or by addiction, homelessness and gang activity; Palace,

visiting www.ticketmaster.ca.

VENUE: CN Centre | ADMISSION: $17.00 • $11.50 • $10.00 CONTINUED -->

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a sweet-seeming 8-year-old with a heavy metal VENUE: Cinema CNC | ADMISSION: $15.00 • $10.00 • $20.00 & Co to give a slide-show presentation and sign

sneer, and Amelia, who's writing a 14-song cycle | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Meow Records or the door • 100- copies of her book 'British Columbia : Spirit of the

300 Brunswick Street | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE

about her dog Pippi. Forming bands, writing songs People'.

CONTACT: Bryndis • 250-564-6369 • ratedpgrollergirls@ho

and playing a gig in one week, these girls and VENUE: Books & Co • 1685 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION: FREE |

mail.com

the rest of the camp engage in an experiment in FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Books & Co • 250

empowerment that will leave no-one unchanged. 563-6637 • booksandco@shaw.ca

In meeting these four children, the filmmakers VISUAL ARTS

discovered what many books and studies have

Write, For the Love of Art Book Signing - Joe Marvici

already described—girls are struggling with » BOOK SIGNING

a bewildering and heartbreaking array of » VISUAL ARTS, ADULTS (19+)

challenges to their self-image. Everything from http://thepulse.ca/node/1310

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eating disorders to drugs to sexual harassment PRESENTED BY: BOOKS & COMPANY

have made girlhood a virtual battlefield. The PRESENTED BY: TWO RIVERS GALLERY

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 12:00pm -

filmmakers were happy to find in the camp a place Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:00pm -

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 5:00pm

where, in the words of former Camp Assistant Thursday, November 6, 2008 - 7:00pm

EVENT DETAILS: Prince Rupert author Joe Marvici,

Director Jen Agosta, "it is 100% ok to be exactly EVENT DETAILS: This 8 session class is a fun

a former Longworth resident, will be at Books &

who you are." What happens to the girls as opportunity to explore how art objects may open

Company from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 for a book

they are given a temporary reprieve from being up new avenues in your personal, creative or

signing session for his first book A Casa De Familia.

sexualized, analyzed and pressured to conform, is professional writing. Take pleasure in and deepen

He will then be at Kumbayaz Native Arts from 3:30

truly exhilarating. The act of picking up a guitar your appreciation of the vibrant relationship

to 5 p.m.

and making noise becomes a truly revolutionary between words and images. Learn from others

through writing exercises and discussions. Suitable VENUE: Books and Company and Kumbayaz Native Arts |

act.

for the curious and creative among us! ADMISSION: FREE

As the final performance for over 700 people

draws near, the girls are thrown into a paroxysm Bring your own writing materials.

of excitement and self-discovery, achieving things VENUE: Two Rivers Gallery • 725 Civic Plaza | ADMISSION: LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS

they never thought possible. Through video $116.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Two Rivers Gallery • 250-

diaries, verite footage, revealing interviews, and 614-7800 Caitlin Press Publisher Visits PG

issue-driven animations, filmgoers will transform » SPEECH

right along with the girls.

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Hell On Wheels: PRESENTED BY: FEDERATION OF BC WRITERS

2001: The birth of an all-girl roller derby revolution Children's Storytime Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 7:00pm -

begins in Austin, Texas. » STORYTIME, CHILDREN Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 10:00pm

Starting a revolution ain't an easy affair. After http://thepulse.ca/node/1286 EVENT DETAILS: Vici Johnstone, Caitlin Press's new

overcoming countless hurdles to organize, recruit publisher is visiting Prince George. She will be

PRESENTED BY: BOOKS & CO available to meet those interested in the writing/

and train, the rowdy rollergirls known as Bad

Girl, Good Woman (BGGW) enjoy a smashingly Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 10:00am publishing world on Saturday, September 20th at

successful first year, only to find a rift forming Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 10:00am Books & Co from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Vici will

among the ranks of the 80 women. Polarized by Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 10:00am give a short presentation about herself and her

issues of insurance, finances, and the direction EVENT DETAILS: Every Saturday morning you can vision for the press. Refreshments will be served.

the league should take, disenchanted skaters pull bring your kids down for storytime. Barb Dean is

VENUE: Books & Company • 1685 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION:

together and collectively bring their grievances to Prince George's children's book expert, and she FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Hilary

management. Accusations fly, and emotions run reads and sings with your children, giving you a Crowley/Vivien Lougheed • 250-561-7099 • hcrowley@mag-

high as the two camps face off. chance to relax in our cafe or look through our net.com or chickenbus@shaw.ca

selection of books & magazines.

Ultimately, 65 of 80 skaters walk and form their

own player-run league. Dealt a near fatal blow,

VENUE: Books and Company • 1685 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION:

FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Books and SOCIAL EVENTS

management doesn’t give up. Instead, they recruit Company • 250-563-6637 • booksandco@shaw.ca

and rebuild their league to rebound in dramatic Country and Western Dance

fashion. What emerges from the near-disaster are » SOCIAL DANCE, ADULTS (19+)

the Lonestar Rollergirls and the Texas Rollergirls. Jean Barman Book Signing

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Both leagues pioneer a modern era of roller derby » BOOK SIGNING

and inspire thousands of women across the US to http://thepulse.ca/node/1224 PRESENTED BY: HART PIONEER CENTRE

follow suit. ASSOCIATION

PRESENTED BY: BOOKS & CO Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:00pm

Shot over a four year period and utilizing both

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 7:00pm EVENT DETAILS: Live band: Andy and Dave. $10 per

verite footage and interviews, Hell on Wheels

EVENT DETAILS: In celebration of BC's 150th ticket and lunch is included, everyone over 19 is

documents the creation of modern-era roller

anniversary, uthor Jean Barman will be at Books

derby’s first two leagues.

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welcome. Free pop for designated drivers. Friday, September 19, 2008 - 10:00pm email caledoniaramblers@yahoo.ca

VENUE: Hart Pioneer Centre • 6986 Hart Highway | EVENT DETAILS: An introduction to wine tasting, VENUE: Meet behind city hall | ADMISSION: FREE

ADMISSION: $10.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: The door | FOR UNBC's premier Inuit Art Collection, and the 2008

MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 250-962-6712 Alumni award recipients. Featuring UNBC alumna

and sommelier Robyn Bruneski. • $15 at the door; Tabor Mountain » HIKING

Benefit Dance for Juanita $10 if you purchase your ticket before Friday, http://thepulse.ca/node/1208

September 12. Call 250-960-5750 to pay by phone

» SOCIAL DANCE, ADULTS (19+) or visit the UNBC Office of Advancement at the PRESENTED BY: CALEDONIA RAMBLERS

http://thepulse.ca/node/1284 Prince George campus. Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 7:30am -

Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 5:30pm

PRESENTED BY: SINGLES AND FRIENDS VENUE: UNBC - Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health Sciences

Centre | ADMISSION: $15.00 • $10.00 | FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS: The Caledonia Ramblers will

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:00pm INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 250-960-5750 • be leading an easy moderate hike to Tabor

EVENT DETAILS: Come out and support this alumni@unbc.ca Mountain on Sunday September 14th. Meet in the

benefit and enjoy a great evening of dancing parking lot behind city hall at 7:30 AM. For more

with music by Night Owl DJ. Includes door prizes information contact Darryl at 564-8026 or email

and late night snack. Tickets $15 in advance at Club Social Dance caledoniaramblers@yahoo.ca

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers or $18 at door. For more » SOCIAL DANCE, ADULTS (19+) VENUE: Meet behind city hall | ADMISSION: FREE

information please call Leanne at 250-564-8528 or http://thepulse.ca/node/949

Val at 250-563-2990

VENUE: Moose Hall • Douglas Street | ADMISSION: $18.00 •

PRESENTED BY: DANCE NORTH Edge Mountain » HIKING

$15.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Flowers, Flowers, Flowers Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 8:00pm http://thepulse.ca/node/1209

and at the door | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: EVENT DETAILS: Dance North – Club Social Dance

Leanne or Val • 250-564-8528 or 250-563-2990 PRESENTED BY: CALEDONIA RAMBLERS

Dance North (Ballroom Dance Club) is dedicated to

promoting Ballroom and social dancing in Prince Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 7:30am -

Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 5:30pm

Épluchette de blé d'Inde / Corn George.

EVENT DETAILS: The Caledonia Ramblers will

Roast » SOCIAL EVENTS “Feature Dances” and more casual “Club Socials” be leading a moderate-strenuous hike to Edge

http://thepulse.ca/node/1247 planned throughout the year - Weekly drop-in Mountain on Sunday September 14th. Meet in the

Tuesday and Friday nights at Judy Russell’s Dance parking lot behind city hall at 7:30 AM. For more

PRESENTED BY: LE CERCLE DES CANADIENS Centre - (http://www.judyrussellpresents) information contact Darryl at 564-8026 or email

FRANÇAIS DE PRINCE GEORGE

Come dance with us, learn with us - be our guest caledoniaramblers@yahoo.ca

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 12:00pm - or become a member - everybody welcome. VENUE: Meet behind city hall | ADMISSION: FREE

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 10:00pm emailus@dancenorth.ca

EVENT DETAILS: Come celebrate with us the 400th

anniversary of Québec city through our annual Make dance a habit – it will change your life. Ptarmigan Creek Overnight Hike

Corn Roast. On Friday Septembre the 19th we will All social evenings - $5 drop-in fee – 8:00pm » HIKING

have an historical exposition at 1752 Fir Street – Judy Russell’s

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from 12pm to 7 pm and on Saturday Septembre http://www.dancenorth.ca

the 20th at the Columbus Community Center, 7201 PRESENTED BY: CALEDONIA RAMBLERS

VENUE: Judy Russell's Dance Centre • 3540 Opie Cres |

Domano Blvd., from 4pm to 10 pm we will have ADMISSION: $5.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Dance North • Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:00am -

activities for the whole family, hey rides, supper Drop-in - $5.00 • 250-563-6544 • http://www.dancenorth. Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 5:30pm

and dance. Costumed contest. ca • emailus@dancenorth.ca | FOR MORE INFORMATION EVENT DETAILS: The Caledonia Ramblers will be

VENUE: Beside Fort George Park / On the right hand side PLEASE CONTACT: Jeff Mahaffey • 250-563-6544 • leading a moderate-strenuous overnight hike to

of Domano Blvd, past Everything Foam • 1752 Fir Street emailus@dancenorth.ca Ptarmigan Creek on Saturday September 20th.

French Canadien Center / 7201 Domano Blvd. Columbus Meet in the parking lot behind city hall at 8:00 AM.

Community Center | ADMISSION: $12.50 • $15.00 • $20.00

• $50.00 | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Le Cercle des Canadiens OUTDOOR For more information contact Dave at 564-8887 or

email caledoniaramblers@yahoo.ca

Français de Prince George, • 1752 Fir Street • 250-561-

2565 • cercle@netbistro.com | FOR MORE INFORMATION Edge Mountain Overnight Hike VENUE: Meet behind city hall | ADMISSION: FREE

PLEASE CONTACT: Renée Trépanier • 250-561-2565 • » HIKING

cercle@netbistro.com

http://thepulse.ca/node/1210 Leprechaun Ridge Hike » HIKING

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UNBC Alumni Homecoming - Wine

Tasting & Art Appreciation » SOCIAL Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:00am - PRESENTED BY: CALEDONIA RAMBLERS

EVENTS Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 5:30pm Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 7:30am -

EVENT DETAILS: The Caledonia Ramblers will be Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 5:30pm

http://thepulse.ca/node/1297 leading a moderate-strenuous overnight hike to EVENT DETAILS: The Caledonia Ramblers will be

PRESENTED BY: UNBC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Edge Mountain on Saturday September 13th. Meet leading a moderate-strenuous hike to Leprechaun

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:30pm - in the parking lot behind city hall at 9:00 AM. For

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Ridge on Sunday September 21st. Meet in the EVENT DETAILS: The Prince George Farmers' Market Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 3:00pm

parking lot behind city hall at 7:30 AM. For more in its 13th season is one of the summer favourites EVENT DETAILS: Need a car wash?

information contact Sheila at 562-6194 or email of Downtown Prince George. The Farmers' Market September 13th, 10am til 3pm.

caledoniaramblers@yahoo.ca offers a wonderful selection of locally grown

vegetables and herbs, in-season fruits, specialty There will be a minimum donation: • $10 minimum

VENUE: Meet behind city hall | ADMISSION: FREE

meats, breads & baking, sweet and savoury donation for cars • $5 minimum for bikes (motor,

preserves, soaps, plants and cut flowers, wood and pedal)

LEISURE AND GAMES crafts, art, clothing and jewellery. Heck, bring your bike even. If it has wheels, we can

Meet the Cougars at the Market! wash it.

“Go Green” Weekly Contest Sept.2-

We need your help raising money!

Oct.31 » LEISURE AND GAMES The Farmers' Market invites the Cougars to meet

with their fans. Meet your favorite players, get Princess Auto, 3330 Massey Drive, across from the

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autographs, and pick up some Cougars shirts etc. mall and such.

PRESENTED BY: COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA VENUE: Wilson Square (courthouse) VENUE: Princess Auto

LIBRARY Corner of George Street and 3rd Avenue | 3330 Massey Drive | ADMISSION: $10.00 • $5.00 |

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - 8:00am - ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Bryndis

Friday, October 31, 2008 - 1:00pm PLEASE CONTACT: Trisha Kadla • 250-964-1917 • • 250-564-6369 • ratedpgrollergirls@homail.com

EVENT DETAILS: The College Library’s popular info@farmersmarketpg.ca

weekly word contest is on now, from Sept.

2-Oct. 31. This year’s theme is “Go Green!” Entry The Terry Fox Run » FUND RAISING

forms are available in the Library and online, Giant Garage Sale » FAIR http://thepulse.ca/node/1236

on our contests page (click on COLLEGE OF NEW http://thepulse.ca/node/1282

CALEDONIA LIBRARY above). Weekly prizes, open PRESENTED BY: THE TERRY FOX RUN FOUNDATION

to students, employees and community members. PRESENTED BY: HART PIONEER CENTRE Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 10:00am -

Also check out the display inside the library, for “go ASSOCIATION Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 2:00pm

green” books, examples of recycled products, and Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:00am - EVENT DETAILS: Before Terry died, he knew that

an ideas wall, where you can post a note about Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 4:00pm an annual event would be held to commemorate

something you are doing this fall to go greener! EVENT DETAILS: Something for everyone, Plants, his Marathon of Hope. It would be called,

VENUE: College of New Caledonia Library • 3330 - 22nd books, old records, misc items. Table rentals are appropriately, The Terry Fox Run.

Ave. • Click to see a map | ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE $10 each. The first Terry Fox Run in 1981 attracted 300,000

INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Kathy Plett / College of New VENUE: Hart Pioneer Centre • 6986 Hart Highway | participants across Canada and raised $3.5 million.

Caledonia Library • 250-562-2131 ext. 5298 • plett@cnc.bc.ca ADMISSION: $10.00 • FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE To date, more than $400 million has been raised

CONTACT: (250) 962-6712 or (250) 962-9834 worldwide for cancer research in Terry's name.

Chess Knights » CHESS Each year, thousands of volunteers organize Terry

http://thepulse.ca/node/1228 PGSO Book Sale » FUND RAISING Fox Run events in Canada and around the world.

http://thepulse.ca/node/1272 In Canada, the annual Terry Fox Run is held

PRESENTED BY: BOOKS & CO

PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE SYMPHONY every September, usually on the second Sunday

Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 6:30pm

ORCHESTRA following Labour Day. In countries outside Canada,

Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 6:30pm

the Run is organized at a time that is convenient

EVENT DETAILS: This is a weekly chance to Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:00am -

for organizers.

get together to play chess. No registration is Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 3:00pm

necessary....just show up to find a match. All skill EVENT DETAILS: The Semi-annual PGSO Book Sale The Run is a non-competitive event where people

levels are welcome. is happening this Saturday September 13th 9-5 get together as individuals, families and groups

VENUE: Cafe Voltaire • 1685 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION: FREE and Sunday September 14th 9-3. Come check out to raise money in Terry’s name. It is a day of

| FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Marilyn • 250- the wide slection of fiction, non-fiction and vinyl celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his

562-9580 • taijichuan@hotmail.com records. Sales are by donation, so come down, and dream of a cure for cancer alive.

fill your library with new reading and listening There is no entry fee and no prizes are awarded,

material! although a certificate of appreciation is given

OTHER VENUE: The Jack Bryan Room - Studio 2880 • 2880 15th when participants complete their journey. Run

Prince George Farmers' Market Avenue, Prince George BC. V2M 1T1 | ADMISSION: FREE locations are organized in large urban areas

attracting thousands of people and in small, rural

» OTHER communities where just about everybody knows

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Rated PG RollerGirls Car Wash!

each other. School events tend to be incorporated

» FUND RAISING into the daily curriculum.

PRESENTED BY: PG FARMERS' MARKET

http://thepulse.ca/node/1270 As Terry said in 1980:

ASSOCIATION

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 8:30am - PRESENTED BY: RATED PG ROLLERGIRLS “If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the

Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 2:00pm Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 10:00am -

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Marathon of Hope .” 3rd Annual Golf 'Fore' Literacy acclaimed journalist and author of a new book,

Family or Group Participation » FUND RAISING In Cancerland, Living Well is the Best Revenge.

Znaimer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in

The Terry Fox Foundation encourages the http://thepulse.ca/node/1296 2006, was featured in the May edition of Reader's

participation of families and groups in the annual Digest.

PRESENTED BY: PRINCE GEORGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Terry Fox Run in your community. Your group

can be comprised of an unlimited number of Friday, September 19, 2008 - 9:00am Learn about what is going on in our community to

participants from a community organization, a EVENT DETAILS: Join us on Friday, September 19 for build awareness and raise much needed funds for

Dedication Team or a group of friends, family and/ our 3rd Annual Golf fore Literacy tournament at breast cancer research, equipment and education.

or colleagues who want to participate in the Run the Aberdeen Glen Golf Course. Your registration The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation is

together. Participants can choose to participate at fee is $340 for four people and includes an 18-hole the recipient of all the proceeds raised from the

any of the 900 community Run sites across Canada, “four person scramble” game, golf cart rental, and silent auction. In addition to a silent auction and

so encourage nation-wide participation! dinner. A live auction will take place after dinner, raffle, there will be a 50/50 draw; lots of door

with all proceeds going to the local library. prizes; and to top off the evening - dancing till 1

Visit the website for pledge sheets and more:

Please remit your registration form and $340 am. Top Door Prize: Trip for Two to Orlando Florida

http://www.terryfoxrun.org payment by September 10, 2008 to the Bob - Value of $6,500. (subject to availability)

VENUE: Run begins at Four Seasons Pool • 7th Avenue Harkins Branch. If you prefer to pay with Visa or

and Dominion Street | ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE

http://www.spiritofthenorth.bc.ca/events...

have any questions, please call Rachel Huston at

INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: The Terry Fox Foundation VENUE: Prince George Civic Centre | ADMISSION: $60.00

(250) 563-9251 ext 128. | TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Foundation Office | FOR MORE

Provincial Office • 1-888-836-9786 • bcyukon@terryfoxrun.

org http://www.lib.pg.bc.ca/events/golf INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Monica Peacock • 250-552-

4114 • mpeacock@thebrick.com

VENUE: Aberdeen Golf Course | ADMISSION: $340.00 | FOR

MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Rachel Huston • (250)

Paws for a Cause » FUND RAISING

http://thepulse.ca/node/1289

563-9251 ext 128 The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes

» FUND RAISING

PRESENTED BY: BC SPCA Prince George Farmers' Market http://thepulse.ca/node/1301

Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 12:00pm » OTHER

EVENT DETAILS: SPCA Annual "Paws for a Cause" PRESENTED BY: JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH

http://thepulse.ca/node/997 FOUNDATION

walk and registration begins at noon at Forests for

the World, we hope to reach our goal of $50,000 PRESENTED BY: PG FARMERS' MARKET Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 12:00pm

for the SPCA. Walk will proceed through the short ASSOCIATION EVENT DETAILS: The TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes

greenway and finish in the upper UNBC parking Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 8:30am - is Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s most

lot. Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 2:00pm powerful fundraising engine attracting over

VENUE: Forests for the World | ADMISSION: FREE | ENJOY EVENT DETAILS: The Prince George Farmers' Market 45,000 Canadians every year who are just as

THE VIDEO | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Rita in its 13th season is one of the summer favourites dedicated as we are to find a cure for diabetes. In

• rmarie@spca.bc.ca of Downtown Prince George. The Farmers' Market 2007, $6.5M was raised and our goal for 2008 is

offers a wonderful selection of locally grown over $7M.

How to Develop Your Humorous vegetables and herbs, in-season fruits, specialty This event provides an excellent opportunity to

meats, breads & baking, sweet and savoury raise awareness about juvenile (Type 1) diabetes,

Muscles - Writing Workshop preserves, soaps, plants and cut flowers, wood raise much needed funds to continue essential

» SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS crafts, art, clothing and jewellery. JDRF funded research programs and is a great way

http://thepulse.ca/node/1295 VENUE: Wilson Square (courthouse) • Corner of George for corporations and families to get out for a day of

PRESENTED BY: FEDERATION OF BC WRITERS Street and 3rd Avenue | ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE fun and fitness.

INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Trisha Kadla • 250-964-1917

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 6:15pm - • info@farmersmarketpg.ca Raising funds for the TELUS Walk is very easy as

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 9:00pm everyone knows someone with diabetes. Ask

EVENT DETAILS: The workshop by Doris Ray of friends, relatives, co-workers, and suppliers all

Engen is expected to be a great opportunity for all Evening of Pink » FUND RAISING over the world to pledge you through our efficient

genres of writers on how to interject humour into http://thepulse.ca/node/1300 and secure on-line fundraising tool at www.jdrf.

one's writing. Registration fee is $20 for federation ca/walk.

PRESENTED BY: SPIRIT OF THE NORTH HEALTHCARE

members and $30 for non-members. Registration: 12:00 pm • Walk (5k) : 2:00 pm

FOUNDATION

VENUE: Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch - Keith VENUE: Fort George Park Bandshell | ADMISSION: FREE |

Gordon Room | ADMISSION: $30.00 • $20.00 | FOR

Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 6:00pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Louise LeFebvre •

MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Hilary Crowley • EVENT DETAILS: The Evening of Pink will feature

250-563-8578 • lklefebvre@telus.net

hcrowley@mag-net.com a dinner & dance with Rick Stavely and his band

Western Thunder.

Memories & Celebrations, 4th Annual Dinner &

Dance. Cocktails: 6:00 pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm.

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Jimmy Degrasso Drum Clinic 4th Annual Northern Symposium: Admission is free.

» SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS The Sustainable Workforce Friday, September 26th: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

http://thepulse.ca/node/1302 » CONFERENCES Saturday, September 27th: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 28th: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

PRESENTED BY: ELECTRON SOUND AND PERCUSSION http://thepulse.ca/node/1303

VENUE: CN Centre | ADMISSION: FREE

Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 6:00pm PRESENTED BY: BC HUMAN RESOURCES

EVENT DETAILS: Only 300 tickets are available for MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

this drum clinic, featuring Jimmy Degraso (see Monday, September 22, 2008 - 12:00pm -

Prince George Farmers' Market

bio below). This is truly a once in the lifetime Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 4:00pm » OTHER

opportunity to see one of the best drummers in EVENT DETAILS: The theme of this symposium, the http://thepulse.ca/node/998

the world. Doors open at 5:00 pm, clinic begins Sustainable Workforce, will focus on how human

at 6:00 pm. Tickets are only $10 each, available at PRESENTED BY: PG FARMERS' MARKET

resources can contribute to achieving the vision

Electron Sound and Percussion. ASSOCIATION

and long-term corporate goals of the organization

and how to integrate sustainability considerations Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 8:30am -

Jimmy Degrasso 's Bio

with a "whole company" approach. As human Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 2:00pm

With a resume boasting Alice Cooper, Ozzy EVENT DETAILS: The Prince George Farmers' Market

resources professionals, we understand that the

Osbourne, Suicidal Tendencies, Lita Ford and Y&T, in its 13th season is one of the summer favourites

sustaining organization cannot be maintained

Jimmy DeGrasso was also the mega-powered, of Downtown Prince George. The Farmers' Market

without a sustainable and engaged workforce.

driving force behind one of hard rock's most offers a wonderful selection of locally grown

Therefore, we must pay attention to workforce

revered outfits of all time, the multi-platinum, vegetables and herbs, in-season fruits, specialty

issues and trends and the resulting impact on the

Megadeth. meats, breads & baking, sweet and savoury

business - both current and future. We must also

Jimmy moved from Pennsylvania, to the bustling pay attention to our internal human resources preserves, soaps, plants and cut flowers, wood

musical Mecca of Los Angeles more than a decade strategies, practices, and systems and ensure crafts, art, clothing and jewellery.

ago. "I moved to L.A. hoping that someone like they are attracting, developing, engaging, and It's getting CHILI at the Market!

Ozzy would be looking for a drummer, and lo' retaining our workforce. Attend this symposium Come down to the Market and Celebrate the

and behold, I landed the gig with Ozzy playing to hear presentations from our expert speakers harvest season! Select from the bounty of locally

on the Ultimate Sin album" says DeGrasso. who will share their experience, expertise, grown produce, local jams & preserves, local

Though the Ozzy gig was short lived, Jimmy spent practical ideas, and case studies for developing the meats from bison to beef and ostrich, delicious

three years with the critically acclaimed Y&T, sustainable and engaged workforce. sweets & bakings, and arts and crafts. While

before leaving the band in 1990. The skate-punk

Monday, September 22 there, enjoy and warm up with a hearty bowl of

flavored, Suicidal Tendencies followed in 1992

Noon - 1:00 PM - Symposium Registration chili accompanied by a slice of freshly baked bread

(who co- incidentally opened for Megadeth in

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Sessions from the Red Rooster Artisan Bakery, all prepared

1992 and 1993) as did a ‘fill–in’ tour with Alice in

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM - Wine & Cheese Networking and served by Chef Wayne Kitchen from Cimo's

Chains in 1993. DeGrasso then toured the world

Event Mediterranean Grill at a small fee.

with Alice Cooper from 1995 to 1998, played on

the Fistful of Alice album in 1996 and returned Tuesday, September 23 VENUE: Wilson Square (courthouse)

to Alice briefly in 2001. Jimmy played on Dave 8:00 AM - Noon - Sessions Corner of George Street and 3rd Avenue |

Mustaine’s (Megadeth Vocalist/Guitarist) solo ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION

Noon - 1:00 PM - Included Lunch PLEASE CONTACT: Trisha Kadla • 250-964-1917 •

album, MD-45 in 1995 and then received a call

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Sessions info@farmersmarketpg.ca

back from Mustaine, in 1998, to join Megadeth

as a permanent member and continue the bands’ Cost: BC HRMA Members-$393.75, Non-Members-

Cryptic Writings Tour. DeGrasso recorded and $446.25

toured behind Megadeth’s Risk album in 1999- VENUE: Prince George Civic Centre | ADMISSION: $446.25 •

27th Annual Mennonite Fall Fair

2000, The World Needs A Hero in 2000-2001 and $393.75 | FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Tim » FAIR

was featured on Megadeths’ first ever live CD and Read • 1.888.763.3199 • tread@bchrma.org http://thepulse.ca/node/1307

DVD offering, Rude Awakening in 2002.

PRESENTED BY: WESTWOOD MENNONITE

Since the demise of Megadeth, Jimmy has Fall Home Show » TRADE SHOWS BRETHEREN CHURCH

performed at the prestigious Modern Drummer http://thepulse.ca/node/1306 Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 10:00am -

Festival in 2002, Ultimate Drummers Weekend in Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 4:00pm

Australia, Drummer Live in the UK and toured with PRESENTED BY: BC HOME SHOWS

EVENT DETAILS: The annual Mennonite Fall Fair

Stonesour [Slipknot Vocalist Corey Taylor’s side Friday, September 26, 2008 - 5:00pm - is a local fundraising effort featuring local and

project], guitar legend Ronnie Montrose, and rock Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 4:00pm third world crafts, baking, fair trade coffee, fresh

icon, David Lee Roth. Around the world, Jimmy EVENT DETAILS: The Prince George Fall Home Show produce, used books, clothes and more. Free

is a highly sought after session player and drum offers something for everyone. Admission. Money raised goes to relief projects

clinician. Renovating, home decorating, home renovations, around the world, and to local charities.

VENUE: Prince George Playhouse • At the corner of Highways interior designing, home furnishing, and much, Lunch All Day: Borscht / Farmer Sausage on a Bun /

16 and 97 on Recreation Place | ADMISSION: $10.00 | much more.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Electron Sound and Percussion CONTINUED -->

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Dessert / Beverage PRESS RELEASES Northern Lights to feature Prince

VENUE: Prince George Civic Centre | ADMISSION: FREE | George born piano sensation David

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Wendy • (250) Caitlin Press Publisher Visits PG Louie

963-9276

http://thepulse.ca/node/1314 http://thepulse.ca/node/1273

Downtown Community Rally Posted September 13th, 2008 by chickenbus Posted September 11th, 2008 by PGSO

» POLITICS/ADVOCACY Vici Johnstone, Caitlin Press's new publisher is The Prince George Symphony is proud to welcome

visiting Prince George. She will be available to the return of Prince George born piano sensation

http://thepulse.ca/node/1311 meet those interested in the writing/publishing David Louie, to perform Rachmaninov’s Piano

PRESENTED BY: DOWNTOWN PRINCE GEORGE world on Saturday, September 20th at Books & Co Concerto No. 3 in D, Opus 30. A concert like no

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 12:00pm from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Vici will give a short other, Northern Lights will showcase one of

EVENT DETAILS: Downtown: Let's Get Started presentation about herself and her vision for the Canada’s finest pianists, while featuring a true

press. Refreshments will be served. masterpiece of classical music.

Positive Action – it’s what we all want for our

Further Information: Hilary Crowley/Vivien Lougheed •

downtown, and now is the time to get started. Also on the programme for the evening are

Sponsored by Federation of BC • Writers/Caitlin Press/Books

On September 27 we are coming together as a & Co • hcrowley@mag-net.com or chickenbus@shaw.ca • works from Finnish composers, Jean Sibelius

community to renew a conversation and follow 250-561-7099 and Einojuhani Rautavaara, as well as Canadian

it with action. Not just action from “they” and contemporary composer, Frederick Schipizky.

“them,” but also from “us” and “we.” After all, Sibelius’s Finlandia and Rautavaara’s Cantus

Rated PG RollerGirls 2008-2009 Arctica represent some of the finest contemporary

downtown belongs to all of us.

Season Try Outs! symphonic music from the North; while Schipizky’s

The event will feature a number of speakers Aurora Borealis, the most contemporary piece on

http://thepulse.ca/node/1277

discussing the many ways the downtown we have the programme, represents Northern Canadian

impacts the health of our city, and will present Posted September 12th, 2008 by meow orchestral music at its finest.

some ideas on how to start moving forward. And It's time for try outs!

we need you and your ideas, too. A true Northern experience, Northern Lights is

They will happen on the next two Thursdays: not to be missed. The Prince George Symphony

We know many are frustrated, some are Orchestra is proud to celebrate our Northern

September 18th & September 25th

embarrassed, and some claim not to care. But heritage with this spectacular event to open our

many are hopeful, and ready to get to work. Members can try out for $5 Mainstage series of concerts.

Show us that you’re ready, too, by joining us Non-Members can try out for $25 (this will also The concert begins at 8pm September 20 at the

downtown on Saturday, September 27. purchase a membership) Vanier Hall. Tickets are $32 for adults, $28 for

Joint the Conversation: www. You MUST have the protective gear for try outs: students and seniors and $24 for youths. Folks

DowntownLetsGetStarted.com elbow pads, knee pads, wrist guards, helmet, and are encouraged to purchase their tickets online at

mouth guard. www.pgso.com as well as at by phone at 250-562-

If you use Facebook, please RSVP to the Facebook

event. You MUST be 19+ by the time the season starts in 0800 or at the PGSO office, 2880 15th Avenue.

January 2009. Further Information: Prince George Symphony Orchestra •

If you care about... 2880 15th Avenue, Prince George, BC. V2M 1T1 • 250-562-

• Health You also need to be familiar with the WFTDA 0800 • http://www.pgso.com

• Safety Rules (http://www.wftda.com/official-rules/)

• Economic Development and the Rated PG RollerGirls Policy Manual (email

• Poverty ratedpgrollergirls@hotmail.com if you don't have Downtown Community Rally

• Culture a copy) will Capture Enthusiasm to “Get

• Aesthetics EVERYONE THAT TRIES OUT WILL BE ON A TEAM! Started”

• Recruitment and Retention http://thepulse.ca/node/1264

Teams you are trying out for are:

• Quality of Life

• Civic Pride The Damned Dolls Posted September 9th, 2008 by Shawn Petriw

The Killer Kittens September 9, 2008

...then you’ll want to bring your family and listen

The Roll Ya Banditas

to what your community is saying. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PLEASE EMAIL RATEDPGROLLERGIRLS@HOTMAIL.

VENUE: Downtown • 3rd Avenue at George Street PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Recognizing there is a

COM TO TELL US WHICH OF THE 2 NIGHTS YOU WILL

| ADMISSION: FREE | FOR MORE INFORMATION renewed interest in Prince George’s downtown

BE TRYING OUT FOR.

PLEASE CONTACT: Jill Moore • 250-614-1330 • from all corners of the city, Downtown Prince

jmoore@downtownpg.com Further Information: Bryndis • Rated PG RollerGirls Society George is organizing a Community Rally, set for

• 100-300 Brunswck Street, Prince George, BC V2L 2B5 •

ratedpgrollergirls@hotmail.com • 250-564-6369 • www.

September 27, 2008, at 12 noon on Third Avenue at

ratedpgrollergirls.com George Street, rain or shine.

“People all across the city are ready to get started,”

said Shari Green, President of Downtown Prince

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George, the business improvement association for “In the past, without that connection, without finished third at nationals, plays for the Coquitlam

the area. “And we want to create an event that can a way to follow up, nothing would have been Angels after college time at Kwantlen and two

capture that feeling, and convert it into positive done, and we need to change that,” said Green. years in the Western Major Baseball League with

action.” “For those less comfortable with computers, we’ll Melville.

The event, scheduled for about an hour, is be working to include more traditional ways of “He plays hard, and pitchers love throwing to

intended to reintroduce and reaffirm the collaborating as well. It’s up to all of us — let’s get him,” said Swanson. “We have many other options

importance of downtown to the entire community started.” potentially at catcher but most seem to be left-

from a number of perspectives. Featured speakers Further Information: Shari Green, President • Downtown hand hitters, so he gives us that choice for the

will present their perspective on a number Prince George • 250-614-1330 • http://www.downtownpg. order. He’s a scrappy player with a high on-base

com

of topics, including health, safety, economic percentage, and he can shut down a running

development, poverty, culture, aesthetics, game with his arm. Kyle is very strong at third and

recruitment and retention, quality of life, and Axemen Sign Players For 2009 second, which gives us depth and options as the

others. World Baseball Challenge tournament dictates.”

“It’s really important for those who care about http://thepulse.ca/node/1278 Left-hand pitcher Tom Nielsen is a former

downtown, and even those who think they don’t, farmhand in the San Francisco Giants organization

to come and hear what our community is saying,” Posted September 9th, 2008 by World.Baseball.... who pitched in the 2002 WBC in Grand Forks. The

said Green. “We know there’s been frustration, The Prince George Axemen amateur baseball 32-year-old can start or get valuable outs late in

even despair, but there is also hope. We can’t do program is pleased to be able to confirm the games, and had a strong outing for the Axemen at

anything about the past except learn from it. commitment of more quality players for the 2009 the Grand Forks International, facing the Seattle

But we can come together and demonstrate our WORLD BASEBALL CHALLENGE (July 17-25, 2009, Studs.

commitment to accepting where we are now, and Prince George Citizen Field). “Quality pitcher, quality person, and a player our

to getting started on our future. We need to grow Included in those named today are three local younger guys can model themselves after,” said

some pride in our downtown.” products, and all are players who have worn the Swanson. “Tom takes a professional approach to

The fact that the Downtown Community Rally Axemen jersey in past tournaments. A total of getting hitters out, and he can be trusted to take

is being organized by a business improvement 15 players are now on the roster, and further the ball and make tough pitches when the game is

association may lead some to believe the effort is Axemen signings will be released leading up to the on the line.”

mostly about business. But it’s not; it’s a grass- tournament. Named today: Kalen Kirkpatrick and Bryce Asham are infielders

roots community initiative that is about making • Dustin Bissonnette, 2B/SS, Prince George who played for the BID Construction Grays

our city a better place to live. It has been shown • Kyle Iwata, C/IF, Langley program this past season, also joining the Axemen

the health of the downtown, in all its respects, • Kalen Kirkpatrick, 2B, Prince George in tournament play. Both add quality depth to the

impacts the health of every other part of the city. • Bryce Asham, 3B, Prince George team both in the field and at the plate. Kirkpatrick,

“This is not a save-our-business situation, but a • Tom Nielsen, LHP, Sutherlin, Oregon the all-star second-baseman in the P.G. Senior

demonstration of support for our downtown as an • Steve McCrea, RHP, Burnaby Baseball League last season, is playing college

important public realm, for our city and for each Dustin Bissonnette, who grew up in Prince baseball this winter at Thompson Rivers University

other,” said Green. “It’s a way for everyone from George, ranks as one of the best players in in Kamloops, while Asham is a former college

our community to express their desire to really get the history of the college baseball program at volleyball player who was named top hitter in the

started, and to come together to take action on Louisiana State University-Shreveport, where he P.G. Senior Baseball League this past season.

numerous levels.” set the school records for hits and stolen bases. “They have shown a commitment to the program,

While it is clear to organizers the rally is not a Bissonnette has starred in the Western Major and both had good showings at the Grand Forks

silver bullet or a magic wand, they are hoping to Baseball League the last few seasons, and is International, and important test for both young

spark an ongoing conversation in the community, excited to return to the city where he played Little players,” said Swanson. “They are eager to play

and provide a place for people to share ideas and League, Babe Ruth and junior baseball. in the tournament, for good reason. This event

initiate their own improvement programs. “Dustin fits this roster perfectly – local player, will only do good things for them, giving them

“Our downtown needs all of us to take an active high-end skill, and a baseball-first attitude,” said experience to be leaders of the future.”

role in making it a place we can be proud of. To manager Jim Swanson. “He was very good for us at Steve McCrea is a right-handed pitcher from the

that end we will be launching an interactive web the Grand Forks International. We can use him at Burnaby Bulldogs senior baseball program. The

site at DowntownLetsGetStarted.com that allows either middle infield spot, and he can hit in one of six-foot-three, 230-pounder started the bronze-

people who care to connect with one another, the top spots in the lineup.” medal game for the B.C. Selects at nationals in

identify resources and get started from where Kyle Iwata, 23, has played for the Axemen in three Quebec City in 2007, and held Lewis and Clark

they are.” tournaments. The right-hand hitting catcher/third State College to one run over eight innings in

The goal of the website is to encourage anyone baseman is quick on the basepaths and is one Grand Forks two weeks ago.

with ideas and energy to participate and share of the best defensive catchers in the land. Iwata “Steve gives us needed depth either as a starter

what works with the entire community. This kind was recently named top catcher at the national or working out of the bullpen for WBC, a valuable

of website allows one person to suggest good championship in Brandon, helping B.C. capture right-hander,” said Swanson. “Batters rarely seem

ideas and another to turn them into actionable its first gold medal in more than 20 years. Iwata, to get their timing down with his mix of pitches.

projects. who was on the 2007 Team B.C. Selects squad that

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thepulse.ca September 13 - September 28 • 2008 13

He fits in well with our group, and he’s excited Pretenders – Book Launch PGSO Book Sale • 09/13/2008 - 9:00am - 09/14/2008

about being in the WBC.” Celebration - 3:00pm • The Jack Bryan Room - Studio 2880 • Fund Raising

Roster to-date for the Axemen (15 players): Rated PG RollerGirls Car Wash! • 09/13/2008

http://thepulse.ca/node/1244 - 10:00am - 09/13/2008 - 3:00pm • Princess Auto • Fund

Manager – Jim Swanson Raising

Posted September 2nd, 2008 by davidm.lott Mark Perry at the Artspace • 09/13/2008 - 8:00pm

Position Players (8) – Paul Wilson, 1B; Jeremy Kral, Swords, Spaceships, Costumes, Readings, Art Show • The Artspace • Music

C/IF; Cory Therrien, OF; Darren Doucette, 1B/DH; For Immediate Release Country and Western Dance • 09/13/2008

Dustin Bissonnette, SS/2B; Kalen Kirkpatrick, 2B; Prince George Public Library - 8:00pm • Hart Pioneer Centre • Social Dance

Kyle Iwata, C/3B; Bryce Asham, 3B. 7 - 9 pm Tuesday Sept. 30, 2008 Warm Up To Coldsnap Series - Maurice At

Pitchers (7) – Jason Cage, RHP; Graham Allard, no charge Pizza Ricos • 09/13/2008 - 9:00pm - 09/13/2008

RHP; Andrew Brock, RHP; Jason Bailey, LHP; Tom SF author Lynda Williams hosts a celebration - 11:00pm • Pizza Ricos • Pop/Rock

Nielsen, LHP; Steve McCrea, RHP; Mike Parkin, RHP. by friends and collaborators to welcome the Benefit Dance for Juanita • 09/13/2008 - 9:00pm •

Moose Hall • Social Dance

third book of her space operatic saga about Montage at Nelly's Pub • 09/13/2008 - 9:30pm •

Our Valued Sponsors bioengineered super-pilots known as Sevolites, Nelly's Pub, Northwood Motor Inn • Music

who govern themselves by Sword Law to prevent

Thanks to those community-minded companies ecologically disastrous wars.

that have stepped forward as corporate partners Sunday, September 14

of the World Baseball Challenge – and more are Natural humans, called Reetions, have found Edge Mountain Overnight Hike • 09/13/2008

needed! other means of containing the threats inherent in - 9:00am - 09/14/2008 - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall •

reality skimming, the method of faster than light Hiking

Northern Spirit Transportation • Spruce Credit travel in the Okal Rel Universe (ORU). Drama, love PGSO Book Sale • 09/13/2008 - 9:00am - 09/14/2008

Union • Treasure Cove Casino • The Citizen • and hilarity spring from events that churn up the - 3:00pm • The Jack Bryan Room - Studio 2880 • Fund Raising

CKPG/PGTV • Mod-Space • Falcon Drilling • White usually separate races and cultures of the ORU. Edge Mountain • 09/14/2008 - 7:30am - 09/14/2008

Spruce Enterprises • Eco-Pure Water • Inland - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall • Hiking

Control and Services • All-Wood Fibre • Hurricane Part 3: Pretenders, features a struggle for the

Tabor Mountain • 09/14/2008 - 7:30am - 09/14/2008

High-Pressure Wash • Prince George Cougars • throne of the Sevolite empire, in which Lynda’s - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall • Hiking

EB Horsman and Sons • City of Prince George • long-suffering characters: Amel, Di Mon, Ranar, The Terry Fox Run • 09/14/2008 - 10:00am

Chinook Scaffolding • RBC Dominion Securities Ev’rel, Ayrium and a newcomer called Amra, - 09/14/2008 - 2:00pm • Run begins at Four Seasons Pool •

wrestle with their inner selves to project the Fund Raising

Further Information: Jim Swanson, Axemen manager •

worldbaseball@shaw.ca • 250-613-7492 • http://www.

image necessary for their goals. The first two Paws for a Cause • 09/14/2008 - 12:00pm • Forests for

worldbaseball.ca books in the series are called Courtesan Prince (in the World • Fund Raising

which Sevolites and Reetions met each other) and

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber

Righteous Anger (in which the Sevolite champion Monday, September 15

Horth Nersal comes to power). Free Metal Show • 09/15/2008 - 9:00pm • The

of Fleet Street TICKETS ON SALE The event will feature an ORU art show, fencing Generator • Hard Rock/Metal

http://thepulse.ca/node/1245 demo, cosplay, and five minute readings of

Posted September 3rd, 2008 by dfleach selected passages, and contest for the best Tuesday, September 16

elevator speech to introduce people to the ORU, Cryptopsy/origin/last Felony with Deadriver

"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet with books as prizes. A video clip of the event,

Street", October 15th - 25th at the Prince George Wasteland • 09/16/2008 - 6:00pm • ROLL A DOME • Hard

made by Steph St. Laurent, will appear on Rock/Metal

Playhouse (matinee performances available). youtube.com Sweet Adelines Guest Nights • 09/16/2008

Tickets available at Studio 2880, order by phone - 7:30pm • Studio 2880 Multipurpose Room • Choral

Further Information: David Lott • Okal Rel Universe •

(250) 563-2880. Reserved seating. Adult $26,

david@okalrel.org • 250-562-9281 • http://www.okalrel.org/

Student/Senior $23 (GST included in pricing).

Recommended: Ages 14+. Wednesday, September 17

How to Develop Your Humorous Muscles

"Sweeney Todd" opened on Broadway in 1979, - Writing Workshop • 09/17/2008 - 6:15pm

and went on to win 8 Tony Awards, including Best EVENTS BY DAY - 09/17/2008 - 9:00pm • Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch

Musical. - Keith Gordon Room • Seminars/Workshops

Further Information: Studio 2880 • Saturday, September 13 Jean Barman Book Signing • 09/17/2008 - 7:00pm

2008 BC Seniors Games • 09/10/2008 - 7:00pm • Books & Co • Book Signing

info@studio2880.com • (250) 563-2880 • http://

studio2880.com/default.aspx?tabid=14 - 09/13/2008 - 8:00pm • Various • Sports Spruce Kings vs. Quesnel Millionaires •

Prince George Farmers' Market • 09/13/2008 - 09/17/2008 - 7:00pm • Prince George Coliseum • Hockey

8:30am - 09/13/2008 - 2:00pm • Wilson Square (courthouse)

• Other

Giant Garage Sale • 09/13/2008 - 9:00am -

Thursday, September 18

Chess Knights • 09/18/2008 - 6:30pm • Cafe Voltaire •

09/13/2008 - 4:00pm • Hart Pioneer Centre • Fair

Chess

Edge Mountain Overnight Hike • 09/13/2008 Rated PG RollerGirls 2008-2009 Season Try

- 9:00am - 09/14/2008 - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall •

Hiking Outs! • 09/18/2008 - 7:00pm - 09/18/2008 - 9:00pm •

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Friday, September 19 Sunday, September 21 Prince George Farmers' Market • 09/27/2008 -

8:30am - 09/27/2008 - 2:00pm • Wilson Square (courthouse)

Mamaguroove • 09/19/2008 - 2:00am - 09/19/2008 Ptarmigan Creek Overnight Hike • 09/20/2008 • Other

- 5:00am • Pizzarico's • Pop/Rock - 8:00am - 09/21/2008 - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall •

3rd Annual Golf 'Fore' Literacy • 09/19/2008 Hiking Children's Storytime • 09/27/2008 - 10:00am • Books

and Company • Storytime

- 9:00am • Aberdeen Golf Course • Fund Raising The Johnny Ferreira Swing Band • 09/20/2008

Épluchette de blé d'Inde / Corn Roast • - 7:00pm - 09/21/2008 - 12:00am • Treasure Cove Casino 27th Annual Mennonite Fall Fair • 09/27/2008

Show Lounge • Blues - 10:00am - 09/27/2008 - 4:00pm • Prince George Civic

09/19/2008 - 12:00pm - 09/20/2008 - 10:00pm • Beside Fort

Centre • Fair

George Park / On the right hand side of Domano Blvd, past Leprechaun Ridge Hike • 09/21/2008 - 7:30am

Everything Foam . • Social Events - 09/21/2008 - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall • Hiking Downtown Community Rally • 09/27/2008

- 12:00pm • Downtown • Politics/Advocacy

The Johnny Ferreira Swing Band • 09/19/2008 The Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes • 09/21/2008

- 7:00pm - 09/20/2008 - 12:00am • Treasure Cove Casino - 12:00pm • Fort George Park Bandshell • Fund Raising Book Signing - Joe Marvici • 09/27/2008 - 12:00pm

- 09/27/2008 - 5:00pm • Books and Company and Kumbayaz

Show Lounge • Blues Jimmy Degrasso Drum Clinic • 09/21/2008 Native Arts • Book Signing

Spruce Kings vs. Trail Smoke Eaters • - 6:00pm • Prince George Playhouse • Seminars/Workshops

09/19/2008 - 7:00pm • Prince George Coliseum • Hockey Rated PG RollerGirls Move Night! • 09/27/2008

- 6:30pm - 09/27/2008 - 11:30pm • Cinema CNC • Film

Cougars vs. Seattle Thunderbirds - Home

Opener • 09/19/2008 - 7:00pm • CN Centre • Hockey

Monday, September 22 - Documentary

4th Annual Northern Symposium: The 8th Annual BC Rivers Day Music Festival

UNBC Alumni Homecoming - Wine Tasting & - Concert featuring JayDee Bixby • 09/27/2008

Sustainable Workforce • 09/22/2008 - 12:00pm

Art Appreciation • 09/19/2008 - 7:30pm - 09/19/2008 - 09/23/2008 - 4:00pm • Prince George Civic Centre • - 7:30pm • Vanier Hall • Music

- 10:00pm • UNBC - Dr. Donald Rix Northern Health Sciences

Centre • Social Events

Conferences Club Social Dance • 09/27/2008 - 8:00pm • Judy

theset, The Graceful Mutiny, The Perfect Russell's Dance Centre • Social Dance

Trend, Cera • 09/22/2008 - 7:00pm • The Art Space

Saturday, September 20 (Above Books & Co.) • Hard Rock/Metal

Sunday, September 28

Épluchette de blé d'Inde / Corn Roast • Fall Home Show • 09/26/2008 - 5:00pm - 09/28/2008

09/19/2008 - 12:00pm - 09/20/2008 - 10:00pm • Beside Fort

George Park / On the right hand side of Domano Blvd, past

Tuesday, September 23 - 4:00pm • CN Centre • Trade Shows

Everything Foam . • Social Events 4th Annual Northern Symposium: The 8th Annual BC Rivers Day Music Festival •

The Johnny Ferreira Swing Band • 09/19/2008 Sustainable Workforce • 09/22/2008 - 12:00pm 09/28/2008 - 12:00pm - 09/28/2008 - 5:00pm • Fort George

- 09/23/2008 - 4:00pm • Prince George Civic Centre • Park Bandshell • Music

- 7:00pm - 09/20/2008 - 12:00am • Treasure Cove Casino

Show Lounge • Blues Conferences

Ptarmigan Creek Overnight Hike • 09/20/2008 Sweet Adelines Guest Nights • 09/23/2008

- 8:00am - 09/21/2008 - 5:30pm • Meet behind city hall • - 7:30pm • Studio 2880 Multipurpose Room • Choral

Hiking Alice Cooper – Psycho-Drama Tour 2008 with

Prince George Farmers' Market • 09/20/2008 - Econoline Crush • 09/23/2008 - 8:00pm • CN Centre •

8:30am - 09/20/2008 - 2:00pm • Wilson Square (courthouse) Hard Rock/Metal

• Other

Children's Storytime • 09/20/2008 - 10:00am • Books

and Company • Storytime

Wednesday, September 24

An Evening with The Beach Boys • 09/24/2008

Evening of Pink • 09/20/2008 - 6:00pm • Prince George - 8:00pm • CN Centre • Pop/Rock

Civic Centre • Fund Raising

UNBC Alumni Homecoming - Basketball

Games • 09/20/2008 - 6:00pm - 09/20/2008 - 10:00pm • Thursday, September 25

Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre • Baseball Chess Knights • 09/25/2008 - 6:30pm • Cafe Voltaire •

The Johnny Ferreira Swing Band • 09/20/2008 Chess

- 7:00pm - 09/21/2008 - 12:00am • Treasure Cove Casino Rated PG RollerGirls 2008-2009 Season Try

Show Lounge • Blues Outs! • 09/25/2008 - 7:00pm - 09/25/2008 - 9:00pm • Roll-

Cougars vs. Seattle Thunderbirds • 09/20/2008 A-Dome • Roller Derby

- 7:00pm • CN Centre • Hockey

Spruce Kings vs. Penticton Vees • 09/20/2008

- 7:00pm • Prince George Coliseum • Hockey

Friday, September 26

Fall Home Show • 09/26/2008 - 5:00pm - 09/28/2008

Caitlin Press Publisher Visits PG • 09/20/2008 - 4:00pm • CN Centre • Trade Shows

- 7:00pm - 09/20/2008 - 10:00pm • Books & Company •

Speech

CFUR Fundraiser Ft. DJ SIAB and No Luck Club

Vincent by Leonard Nimoy - A One Man Play • 09/26/2008 - 8:00pm • Rum Jungle • Hip-Hop/Rap

with Wayne Empey • 09/20/2008 - 8:00pm • Two WARM UP TO COLDSNAP SERIES - DAN

Rivers Gallery • Theatre MANGAN • 09/26/2008 - 9:00pm - 09/26/2008 - 11:00pm

• ART SPACE, PRINCE GEORGE • Pop/Rock

Northern Lights • 09/20/2008 - 8:00pm • Vanier Hall

• Music

New Orleans North at The Artspace • Saturday, September 27

09/20/2008 - 8:00pm • The Artspace • Jazz Fall Home Show • 09/26/2008 - 5:00pm - 09/28/2008

- 4:00pm • CN Centre • Trade Shows