BC Family Day long weekend runs Feb. 6-8 this year, and while BC Family Day is on Feb. 8, families can get out together during the long weekend and just enjoy each other's company.
There are a lot of events going on in the South Cariboo that families can take in together:
• Feb. 6 – The Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Ice-Fishing Derby is a great family event. Weigh in is at Access #12 (Burgess and Julsrud roads) from dawn to 2 p.m. Refreshments are available on the ice.
Tickets cost $6.
There will be prizes to three places, for kokanee, lake trout and rainbow, and they will be awarded on the ice as soon as possible after 2 p.m., and there are lots of door prizes even if you don’t fish. Ticket holders must be present to win a prize.
The Ladies Auxiliary will draw for the annual Kay Neil Memorial quilt at the derby.
• Feb. 6 – The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society is inviting everyone to come up to the 99 Mile Trails and check out the new trails for free.
Come and join a group to ski the new trails; round trip is approximately 14 kilometres. Just meet at the Day Lodge at 10 a.m.
• Feb. 7 – There is some family fun for sure at the Third Annual Interlakes Outhouse Races at the Interlakes Service Centre on Highway 24, with registration at 10 a.m. and races and games starting at 11 a.m.
There will be a bonfire, door prizes, the people's choice award, and hot food and beverages on site.
There is no entry fee to race an outhouse, so for more information, registration forms and race rules, call The Country Pedlar at 250-593-4114.
• Feb. 7 – The Green Lake Snowmobile Club is hosting its annual Snowarama Poker Ride at the clubhouse (176 Green Lake South Rd.) with registration at 10 a.m. and the first sled out at 10:30. Cost is by donation – net proceeds go to the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. There will be a concession and prizes for the best poker hands. For information: www.greenlakesnowmobileclub.ca.
• Feb. 8 – Celebrate Family Day on the slopes at the Mt. Timothy Ski Area with affordable family fun with 50 per cent off lift tickets for all ages. Check out www.skitimothy.com.
• Feb. 8 – Enjoy Family Day at the Lake Of The Trees Bible Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your own sled, skates and hockey sticks - enjoy water slide luge and bonfires.
Hot drinks will be provided; soup and bun lunch available with suggested donation of $10 per person or $40 per family. Information: www.lakeofthetrees.com.
• Feb. 8 – The 100 Mile House Wranglers are hosting the Kamloops Storm at the arena with the puck dropping at 4 p.m. This promises to be a great game with the top 2 teams going head-to-head for first place in the Doug Birks Division of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League.
• Feb. 8 – The 100 Mile Nordics Ski Society invites everybody to discover the Nordics’ Winter Activity Centre on the 99 Mile Trails without having to pay for a day pass from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is the perfect opportunity to explore the trails, whether it’s skiing or snowshoeing or both.
Warm up around a bonfire, meet like-minded folks, and enjoy home-made soup for $5 and/or goodies at the Day Lodge. Just sign in and go.
The Nordics have ski & snowshoe rentals, so check simplymasteryNordics.com for more information and rates.
• Feb. 8 – There will be a Family Skate to celebrate BC Family Day at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre from noon to 1 p.m. Admittance is by donation to Kindergym.
Strollers will be allowed on the ice. There will be child-friendly music and activities on and off the ice.
