It will be a week of family fun in Clearwater and surrounding areas during Family Literacy Week in B.C. which is celebrated this year from Jan. 21 to Jan. 28 for 2024. This year’s theme is “Let’s have a family party!” and in Clearwater it is a full schedule all week long with ‘Unplug and Play’ activities.
The free ‘Unplug and Play’ activities in Clearwater sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services and Interior Savings, encourage families to unplug from their devices and have some super fun, active family time together.
Yellowhead Community Services Clearwater and area Early Years Service Provider, Denica Kelly was excited to kick off the week on Sat. Jan. 20 with the annual ‘Book Hunt’ and colouring contest saying, “I had a number of families contacting me early on anxious to take part in the book hunt. The kids look forward to that every year. During the week’s events the kids can keep a log with their family of the events they take part in and will be entered to win a Chapter’s gift card. We have so much fun and a variety of activities around town. On Sunday, Jan. 21, there was a Family Skate at the North Thompson Sportsplex with hot chocolate and snacks provided for the kids. Both events were a fun way to start off the week’s events.”
Family Meal Prep Box: Have a fun family dinner together and pick up a Family Meal Prep Box that comes with a recipe and all the ingredients you will need to make a delicious meal. This year’s packs are quesadillas and fresh salsa. Deadline to order is Mon. Jan. 22. Contact coordinator, Joanna Hurst at: Joanna.h@yellowheadcs.ca to pre-register or call: 250-674-1472 or 250-674-3530. Pick-up takes place on Thurs. Jan. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to noon or between 1 - 4 p.m. at Dutch Lake Community Centre (DLCC)
Families are welcome to check out the Bright Red Bookshelf when visiting DLCC as well during Literacy Week.
On Tues. Jan. 23 there will be Playgroup for the ‘littles’ from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the DLCC and Kids STREAM club at the Thompson Nicola Regional Library (TNRL) from 3 - 4 p.m.
Wed. Jan. 24 will be a creative day for those wanting to learn about Indigenous Beading during a workshop at the DLCC from 1 - 3 p.m. followed by Drop-in painting from 3 - 5 p.m. also at the centre.
Don’t miss the Teddy Bear Picnic on Thurs. Jan. 25 at the DLCC sponsored by YCS and Interior Savings. Caregivers and kids welcome. Bring your favourite stuffed animal for a really fun-filled time with storytelling by the RCMP, picnic snacks, teddy bear doctor and lots of extra activities. For more Teddy Bear Picnic info please contact: Denica.k@yellowheadcs.ca
Friday, Jan. 26 will be the weekly YCS Soup Kettle and Board Games from 12 - 1 p.m. at the DLCC. The Craft Club will meet from 3 - 4 p.m. at the library and a super fun Family Skate will start at 4 p.m. till approximately 5:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex. Ask about the ‘Love Where You Live’ Curling Bonspiel at the Sportsplex.
Family Literacy Day will be hosted by the TNR Library from 1 - 3 p.m. and later that evening will be the exciting Magic Show at 6 p.m. at the DLCC and the Tabletop Gaming Night from 5 - 10 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 28 Hockey Days wrap up at the North Thompson Sportsplex and don’t forget to enter to win a prize with Interior Savings.
“We are looking forward to local families taking part in this fun week long list of events,” says Kelly on behalf of Yellowhead Community Services, “It is a time we all look forward to each and every year.”
