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RECREATIONAL CONTACTS
 
Beaver Valley Recreation Commission
Call 367-9319 for any recreation information, email at bvrc@netidea.com, or fax at 367-9397

B.V. Arena (home of the Beaver Valley Nite Hawks Jr. B hockey team)
Call 367-9319 for information about the skating, lessons, or hockey information

Beaver Valley Family Park
Call 250-367-7568 or 250-367-9319 or email bvrc@netidea.com for information about the park, picnic and day use, tent and RV use, and other activities there.

Beaver Valley Nite Hawks Hockey Club
Call 367-7183 for information about the Nite Hawks or visit their website at BV Nite Hawks

BV Curling Club
Call 367-7628 for curling club information or visit their website at BV Curling Club

BV Lanes Bowling Alley
Call 367-9111 for more information about leagues or bowling alley rental

Champion Lakes Provincial Campground
Located east of Fruitvale, marked with signs. Bring the kids out for a day fun or make it a longer visit by utilizing the tenting and RV sites (no hook-ups). Fishing is allowed on the lake, but no motor boats. Call 1-800-689-9025 for reservations or to the web at www.discovercamping.ca. For park information go to Park Reservation

Beaver Valley Snowmobile Club
Call Monica at (250) 367-9319 or Nancy at (250) 367-7606 for more information

SPECIAL EVENTS
 
October 10, 2009
Skate With The Nite Hawks
at the BV Arena
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 30, 2009
Halloween Public Skating (Free if you wear a costume)

November 13 & 14, 2009
Fruitvale Christmas Craft Fair
at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall

December 5, 2009
Breakfast with Santa
at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

December 5, 2009
Jingle Down Main
on Main Street, Fruitvale
4 - 7 pm

December 5, 2009
BV Lanes Grand Re-opening
BV Lanes
1 - 10 pm

December , 2009
Seniors Christmas Light Tour

December 24, 2009
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Christmas Eve Skate - FREE
at the BV Arena

February 7, 2009
Seniors Dinner
at Fruitvale Memorial Centre

March
Spring Break Public Skate Sessions
Call the BV Arena for times, 367-9319

April 3, 4, 5, 2009
BV Oldtimers Hockey Tournament
at BV Arena


May 22, 23, 24, 2009
Beaver Valley May Days

June 13, 2009
Montrose Family Fun Days

FRUITVALE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
November 13 & 14, 2009
 
Fruitvale’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Beaver Valley Library, will be held on Friday, November 13th, 10 am – 8 pm and Saturday, November 14th, 10 am – 4 pm. Crafters will be there to offer their personal and household wares, all skillfully created.

There is still space available at the community bake table, which is open to any church, sport, school, or other service group. This bake sale can be an incredibly successful way to raise funds, especially if much desired Christmas baking is available! Any groups interested in booking a time slot are asked to call Pauline at 250.367.7817.
The fair is located at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall, 1968 Main Street. Admission cost, only $2.00 per person, includes a drink and muffin.
The fair is a fun community event where all profits support programs, special collections, and equipment at the Beaver Valley Public Library, a great public resource.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
 
BEAVER VALLEY SKATING CLUB
BV Skating Club offers cool & fun programs for all ages to adult. All BVSC programs focus on fitness and a fun environment to promote learning. "Skate, Rattle & Roll" theme will be featured this upcoming season. Canskate registration includes supervised sessions, off-ice stretch & jump classes, on-ice group basic skating skills including rhythmic exercies and use of rental skates.

Coaching Staff: Lis Iannone, Cindy Reich & Rachel Stewart with club trained Program Assistants.

CANSKATE & TINY TOTS:
PRE-JUNIORS & SYNCHRO:
STAR SKATE:
CANPOWER:
ICE BREAKERS:

Community Skate & Lapathon: Friday, November 24, 2006 3:00-5:45 p.m. - Prizes, On-ice Games, Fun & Food.

For information on any BV Skating Club programs contact:
Shelley 367-0040
Christina 367-9144
Jan 367-6647
Lis 367-7929
Denise 367-7198

BEAVER VALLEY MINOR HOCKEY
Pre-novice Ages 5 & 6
Novice Ages 7 & 8
Atom Ages 9 & 10
Pee Wee Ages 11 & 12
Bantam Ages 13 & 14
Midget Ages 15 - 17

Registration fees: $310.00

Contact BVMH President Bill King at 367-6313 for more information regarding minor hockey.

BEAVER VALLEY NITE HAWKS

Game Times: Tuesday 7:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 7:00 p.m.

Host families are needed for the 20065/07 season. For information on being a host family contact MaryJane Jackman at 367-9670. BV Nite Hawks website

Contact Erin at the BV Arena for game dates.

BEAVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library staff: Marie Oynett, April Wilmot, Betty Knox, Alison Bowles, Susan Vellutini, Monique Mudie & Student Pages.

Library Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11:00am - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - 1:00 - 5:00pm
Sunday - 1:00 - 5:00pm (Nov. to Mar. only)

Not only books, the library offers Preschool Storytime, Book Sales and Scrapbooking.

For more information on what the Library has to offer, call 367-7114 or go to BV Library

SOUTH COLUMBIA SEARCH & RESCUE
President: Ron Medland 367-9512
Meetings held every 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the SAR Hall (old Fruitvale Leigon building). For more information, please contact Ron Medland or Heather Hamer at 367-7453 or by email to Trail.Rossland.Scouts@telus.net.

BEAVER VALLEY CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB
Membership fees can be paid at the Xtreme Board Shop in Fruitvale and Gericks Cycle & Sports in Trail. Meeting dates, times and locations will be posted on local bulletin boards.

BEAVER VALLEY CURLING CLUB
Runs mid-October to the end of March. For lounge or ice bookings call Sera Wilcox at 367-7628. BV Curling Club

AFTERNOON LADIES:
Monday &/or Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Contact Sadie Frederickson 367-7188

NIGHT LADIES CLUB
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
Contact Betty Buskey 367-7153

NIGHT LADIES BONSPIEL
January 5, 6, & 7, 2007
Contact Barb De Ferro 367-9419

MIXED CLUB
Friday or Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
Contact Darcy & Sherry Dickson 367-7422

MIXED CLUB BONSPIEL
January 26, 27, & 28, 2007
Contact Darcy & Sherry Dickson 367-7422

SENIOR MENS CLUB
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 12 noon
Contact Gylie Wilcox 367-9386

MENS CLUB
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Contact Ed Wilcox 367-7628

MENS CLUB BONSPIEL
February 18, 19 20, 2005
Contact Ed Wilcox 367-7628

JUNIOR CLUB
Mondays
Contact John Harper 367-9440

NOVICE CLINICS
For those wishing to learn the game. Cost $10.00 for one full day of instruction with all equipment provided. Contact Lynette Harper at 367-9440. Clinics will be held on either a Saturday or Sunday in the latter part of October.

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION (Fruitvale) No. 44
Bingo - Mondays 1:00 p.m. - 5 cent cards
Carpet Bowling - Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.
Ceramics - Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.
Cards - 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.
Business Meeting - 2nd Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.
Senior's Bowling at the BV Lanes - Friday afternoon 1:00 p.m.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
Potluck Lunches, Halloween Tea, Borscht Lunch, Christmas Dinner

All of the above events with the exception of the Senior's Bowling are held at the Beaver Valley Manor.

For more information contact Barb Drouin 367-7662.

BEAVER VALLEY LANES
Mixed League - Monday/Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Men's League - Thursday 7:30 p.m
Club 55+ - Friday 1:00 p.m.
Youth Bowling:
Ages 4-10 Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 11-13 Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
Ages 14-18 Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.

Public Lazer Bowling Friday and Saturday nights and Regular Bowling Sunday afternoon

Openings available for teams and individuals. Group rates for kids and adults parties! Fully licensed.

Openings are available for teams and individuals. Packages also available for birthday and private parties. For more information or to book the lanes phone Kim at 367-9111.

BEAVER VALLEY CUBS, SCOUTS, BEAVERS & VENTURERS
For ages 5-20 years.
Check out their website to find out all the great things they have to offer. BV Cubs, Scouts & Beavers
For more information contact Heather Hamer 367-7453.

BEAVER VALLEY SPARKS, BROWNIES, GUIDES & PATHFINDERS
For ages 5 - 15 years.
Contact District Commissioner Bev Thompson at 367-9552 for more information.

BEAVER VALLEY MAY DAYS
May 22, 23, 24, 2009
Chairman: Dave Chartres 367-6166; Director: Larry Gray 367-0117
BV May Days

BEAVER VALLEY & PEND D'OREILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Meetings are held at the Beaver Valley Public Library Annex at 7:00 p.m. on the last Wendesday of March, June, September and November. For more information contact April at the BV Library 367-7114. Come join this group of community members dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our area.

PARK SIDING HISTORICAL SITE LOG SCHOOL 1912-1922
Open from May 1 to October 1. Everyone welcome. Contact Jack or June Bell 367-9294.

FRUITVALE QUILTERS GUILD
Everyone from beginner to advanced is welcome. Come out and join us at the Fruitvale United Church the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (coffee at 6:30 p.m.) For more information contact Gwen at 250-367-6250, Vikki at 250-367-7132 or Muriel at 250-367-6246.

SELKIRK ROCK & MINERAL CLUB
Meetings are held every second Tuesday of the month in members' homes to plan trips to old mines & historical sites. In spring, summer & fall there is a field trip every second week to collect rocks & minerals, enjoy the natural outdoors on hikes and to have fun. Families are welcome. For more information contact Maureen Krohman, 367-9605.

BEAVER VALLEY LIONS B I N G O
BINGO is held Wednesday evenings beginning the first Wednesday in September through to the end of June in the Fruitvale Memorial Hall.

Warm up games: 5:45 p.m.
Early Bird: 6:30 p.m.
Regular: 7:00 p.m.

The "Lucky Lions Jackpot" can reach $2,500.00!

ARENA RECREATION PROGRAMS
 
PUBLIC SKATING
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 10:00 - 11:00 am Loonie Skate

Thursdays - 6:15-7:30 pm
Saturdays - 2:45 - 4:00 pm
Sundays - 2:45 - 4:45 pm

Costs: Child/Student - $2.50
Adult/Senior - $3.50

NOTE: Public Skating will be cancelled to accommodate special events. Cancellations list is available at the Arena.

TINY TOT SKATING LESSIONS
Qualified instructors will encourage your child to skate through fun games and activities. Days & Times:
Wednesday & Friday 9:30 - 10:00 am OR
Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Cost is $30.00 per child for 8 lessons. Call the arena to register. Sessions start in October.

TEEN SKATE
Wondering what to do on Saturday, December 16, 2006. Well wonder no more! Come down to the BV Arena for the annual FREE teen skate from 8:00 - 9:30 pm. Skating, rentals, pizza and pop are all FREE so come and have some fun at the arena!

SENIORS DROP-IN HOCKEY
For ages 55+. Full gear required. Wednesdays from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at a cost of $4.00 drop-in. Sessions start in October so get your team together and call the arena to sign up.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Birthday parties are welcome during any of the public skating sessions. Viewing rooms are available for use before or after skating at a cost of $35.00. For more information or to book the room call the arena.

VIEWING ROOMS
At the arena there are two viewing rooms available for your local service club. Call the arena to reserve a room for your next meeting. A minimal fee for liability insurance will be charged for all meetings.

YOUTH & ADULT PROGRAMS
 
For information or to register for any of the programs please call Sharon at the BV Arena at 367-9319.

TAI CHI—Yang Style
Instructors: April Biscaro & Phyllis Lind
Tai Chi is a series of gentle moves and balances that require total concentration, leaving you feeling
refreshed and quieted. Tai Chi teaches balance and body control while
improving your muscle tone. It’s an excellent form of exercise, meditation & health
improvement for all fitness levels and all ages.
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 14 - Dec 2, 2008
Cost: $25.00 per person (8 weeks)
Time: Yang Short Form (beginners)
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Yang Long Form (once short form
is completed) 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Location: Montrose Hall
To register call the BV Arena at
250-367-9319.

FIT BOX AEROBICS
Instructor: Violet Richtsfeld BCRPA Certified Fitness Instructor
This high/low impact fitness class consists of a variety of safe, intensive and effective moves suitable for older teens and adult participants with different
genders. Moves will be modified to suit different fitness levels. This form of
exercise will burn fat; loose weight;
improve posture; strengthen back and abdomen muscles; prevent osteoporosis and reduce the risk of heart diseases. Segments of core conditioning, muscle toning, strength and stretch moves will be performed at the end of each class. All you need to bring is a water bottle!
Date: Sept. 22 - Dec. 10, 2008
(no class on Mon., Oct. 13)
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Montrose Community Hall

FEES: $55.00 - 10 punch pass
Drop In $6.50 per class
Passes will expire at the end of the
session.
For more information contact Violet at 250-367-6448.

YOGA
Instructor: Krista Ross
YOGA as a stress reducer & preventative has been used for thousands of years in Asia, and by several generations of North Americans. Stretches and postures that increase strength & flexibility, flowing sequences easy to learn for a home practice, and body-mind techniques of breath and
meditation will be taught in each class. Therapeutic techniques and limited-mobility alternatives make all levels of fitness welcome.
Sessions:
Session I: Sept. 15-Oct. 27/08
(no class Oct. 13)
Session II: Nov. 3-Dec. 15/08
(no class Nov. 10)
Session III: Jan. 5-Feb. 10/09
Session IV: Feb. 17-Mar. 30/09
(no class-Mar. 24)
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cost: $48.00 per session
(6 weeks) or $10.00 drop in
Location: Fruitvale Hall
For more info call the
BV Arena at 250-367-9319.

TERRY FOX RUN
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Mazzochi Park
Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Run Begins: 11:00 a.m.

Run, Walk, Cycle, Roller Blade and
support cancer research! 1, 2, 5, or 10 kms. Spread the word to family & friends!
Collect pledges or make a donation. Watch for more info in the schools, as well as pledge sheet locations.

CERAMICS - Ages 50+
At the BV Manor, Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. –12:00 noon. Open to both men & women. Information meeting scheduled for Wed. Sept 10th with regular classes beginning Wed. Sept. 17th. $25.00 per person for classes from fall to late spring. This
includes all firings.
For more info call Barb Wilcox at
250-367-9386.

HOME ALONE (9+ years)
Instructor: Heather Skarbo
This course is designed to educate children 9 years old and older on how to stay safe at home when their parents are out.
Included will be:
Home & Fire Safety
How to deal with strangers
How to answer the phone
How to prevent & handle emergencies
This class (2 sessions) will be fun and informative for all participants.
Dates: Monday, September 22 &
Wed., September 24 , 2008
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 per child
Location: Fruitvale Elementary School
Library
To register call the BV Arena at
250-367-9319

BABYSITTING COURSE
Instructor: Heather Skarbo

Babysitting is a job to be taken
seriously. When parents place their little ones in your charge, they must have confidence in your ability to
ensure the health and happiness of their children. The information
contained in this course will help you to do just that.

Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays
October 6 - October 22 except
for Tuesday, October 14
(Monday is Thanksgiving Holiday)
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $60.00 per child
Location: Fruitvale Elementary School
Library
To register call the BV Arena at
250-367-9319.

SCRAPBOOKING
MARATHON

SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2008
FRUITVALE MEMORIAL CENTRE
Come out and crop until you drop with fellow scrap bookers for this great
fundraising event! All proceeds will be going the Fruitvale and Castlegar Fire Departments Charity funds! Meals, prizes, goodie bags and mini album class are all included. Bring your sleeping bag and scrapbooking
supplies and help support this great local cause!

Cost: $65.00 for full event/$50.00 for
Saturday only.
For more information go to the following website: www.hearts-desire.biz
or call Rhonda at 250-367-6622 or Venus at 250-365-1192.
Join us and make this great mini album!


CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY
 
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 9:00 - 11 am at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall

Come out and enjoy a great breakfast cooked up for you by the local fire department and served to you by the BV Nite Hawks while you relax with the kids waiting for that special fella dressed in red to show up. All proceeds will be donated to the local Community Ches to help with Christmas food hampers in the Valley. Sponsored by Liberty Foods.

CHRISTMAS EVE SKATE
December 24, 2008 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the BV Arena

It's the 17th annual traditional Christmas skating party sponsroed by Glenn Schneider & Ferraro Foods. Enjoy a complimentary hot dog and drink while you wait for that special guest to arrive at approximately 12:30 pm!

SENIORS CHRISTMAS LIGHT TOUR

Join the trip around town to see the best lit spots. A bus will pick you up and return you to your pick-up location at the BV Manor in Fruitvale or the Montrose Hall in Montrose. Call the arena for more information at 367-9319.

CHRISTMAS PUBLIC SKATE SESSIONS
BV Recreation has set aside various times during the Christmas break for public skating sessions. Enjoy FREE Skating, FREE Skate rentals and FREE Hot Chocolate brought to you by the BV Recreation Commission!

CHAMPION LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
 
Welcome to the Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club where the friendly staff of our well-equipped Pro Shop is always ready to give visitors a warm welcome.

You can play 9 or 18 holes in a beautiful setting surrounded by stunning mountains, an abundance of trees, a winding creek, rolling hills, 3 ponds and 41 strategically placed bunkers that will test your accuracy.

For that perfect day, play 9 or 18 holes then cool down in our exceptional licensed restaurant, The Eagle’s Nest. Or, if you prefer, after your round of golf you can enjoy a dip in the inviting, refreshing waters of nearby Champion Lakes. We also offer an on-site over-night parking area for self-contained RVs.

Hope to see you this season. Happy Golfing!

Facilities/Services:

Pro Shop
Licensed Restaurant
Driving Range
Practice Green
Power Cart Rentals
Pull Cart Rentals
Club Rental
Club Repair

Golf Course:

Tees Yards Par Rating Slope
Men’s 5874 72 67.4 116
Ladies 5062 72 69.4 115

2008 Green Fees:

$37.00 18 Holes (including GST)
$23.00 9 Holes (including GST)

Junior Rates

$21.00 18 Holes (including GST)
$15.00 9 Holes (including GST)

Twilight Rate: $15.00

Ten - 9 round savings package $200.00

Interact/MasterCard/Visa accepted

SOFT SPIKES ONLY, PLEASE

Tee Times:
Phone: (250) 367-7001
Or 1-877-900-7030

Season:
April – October

Opened:
1992

Manager: Luigi Bertuzzi

Superintendent: Dave Duncan

Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club
Box 158
Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L0
Phone: 250-367-7001 or 1-877-900-7030
Fax: (250) 367-6699
Website: Champion Lakes Golf & Country Club

Eagle’s Nest Restaurant: (250) 367-7015

Golf Packages available from the Sandman Hotel in Castlegar, BC – (250) 365-8444

W A N T E D
Pictures for the Wall of Fame
 
Pictures for our new “Wall of Fame” at the Beaver Valley Arena. We are looking for pictures of winning sports teams and/or individuals who have been part of the Beaver Valley. For more information please contact Noel Smith at 367-9169.

PARK FIELD BOOKINGS
 
For park field bookings, please contact Kelly at the recreation commission office at 367-9391. She has all the information needed to book the parks.

PARKS OPENING
 
The official opening of the parks in Fruitvale, Haines Park Upper and Lower Fields, Mazocchi Park, and McInnis Park, is May 1st. The washrooms and sprinkler system will be opened and turned on that day.

If you are using the park prior to May 1st, please be aware that the washrooms are not open.

 

Village of Fruitvale - Main Office
Box 370
1947 Beaver Street
Fruitvale, BC, V0G 1L0
Ph (250) 367-7551  Fax (250) 367-9267

Village Office hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Public Works Department hours 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday

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