Film school opportunities and seniors' alert!
By Rossland Recreation
Rossland REC Spring Brochure
The REC Department will start working on the Spring Brochure and if you’re interested in submitting a program or course, the deadline for the Spring Brochureis March 1, 2014. The brochure will hopefully be available to the public online, by the third week of March. Typically our Spring Brochure covers the months of April, May and June with many Rossland Pool details included. Spring Break will run March 17-28. If you are interested in running a Spring Break Camp let us know as soon as possible so we can work out details and start advertising right away. We are always happy to add information regarding community groups and resources in the Community Events & Info pages!
Rossland Arena – available ice
The last day of operations at the Rossland Arena is on Friday, March 14. If you’d like to rent ice in the first two weeks of March, there are lots of ice times available. Please contact the Recreation Department to inquire about availability.
Adult Co-Ed REC Hockey – ends soon!
Adult Co-Ed Recreation Hockey is at the Rossland Arena is coming to an end soon! The last Tuesday ice time is next week, on March 4 and the last Sunday ice time is Sunday, March 9. If you haven’t played yet, don’t delay!
Public Skating Schedule for the week of February 24 – March 2, 2014
Public Skating this week is on Wednesday, February 26 from 6:30-7:45pm and on Sunday, March 2 from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information about admission prices, skate rentals and more, please log onto the City’s website, at www.rossland.ca , then Arena page.
REDroc Modern Jive for Beginners
Check out the Tuesday beginner dance class at the Miners Hall! Discover Modern Jive – a creative, stylish and constantly evolving style of dance that doesn’t require tricky footwork or a partner! Loved by people of all ages, abilities and musical tastes! Every Tuesday night at the Miners Hall at 7:00pm. Cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.
The Rossland Youth Action Network
The Rossland Youth Action Network’s aim is to “increase activities for youth in the community and support opportunities and services for youth aged 12 -18 years old.” This goal has been made possible by the Columbia Basin Trust, who support the Network with their Community Directed Youth Funds.
WhiteOut Dance for Youth!
Friday, February 28 at the Miners Hall. For ticket sales information and guest invite forms, log onto Facebook, Rossland Youth Action Network. This is a fundraiser for the Rossland Interact Club. Come and support the Club as they raise funds for going to Cambodia and have some teenage fun!
In partnership with the Rossland Council for Arts & Culture, there are lots of amazing film courses for youth coming up!
Film & Editing Techniques Workshop
The course is being held on Saturday, March 8 from 3:00-8:00pm at the Seven Summits Centre for Learning.
The fee is $25.00 and includes a pizza dinner! This workshop is for youth with intermediate skills, but advanced filmmakers are encouraged to come. It will cover all the bases, including pre-production, production and post-production.
Ski / Snowboard Film and the Importance of Storyline
March 15th 7:30-9:00pm at the Miners Hall
Join internationally renowned ski photographer Mark Shapiro for an evening of watching new ski/snowboard films shot by film wizard Guido Perrini, followed by a discussion of the merits of a solid story and some great camera work.
Film Special Effects
April 5, 10:00am – 3:00pm at the Miners Hall
Get your film in tip top shape for entry into the U10 Film Festival. Give it the edge it needs by learning special effects.
Rossland Seniors
The Rossland Seniors Hall has lots of great activities running through the week! On Mondays at 1:30pm the Rossland Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith Harasin at 250-362-5477 for more information. On Monday evenings, the Rossland Quilters Guild gets together at 7:00pm. Contact Deyanne Davies at 250-362-7727 for more information. On Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm the Rossland Golden City Old Time Fiddlers practice and play. The public are welcome to sit in and listen to the old time fiddlers play their music. Visitors should contact Richie Mann before going to the Hall. Contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465. On Thursdays between 9:30-11:00am join the Seniors for stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.
Rossland Public Library
Check out the Library’s website for a complete listing of the programs they’re running. Lego Club, Teen Night,
Storytime, French Club, Movies & Munchies, NFB Film Club, Book Club, and Cocoa and Movies during Winter
Carnival are some of the great programs running in January.
