Harvest - Cariboo Agriculture Producers Association (Quesnel Farmer's Market) About the Quesnel Farmers' Market: The Quesnel "Old Time" Farmers' Market began in 1988 with a handful of vendors and a warm reception from local shoppers. "Harvest" was established in 1989 as the organizing body for the market and became a non-profit society in 1994. Now, Harvest is directed by a dedicated group of volunteers who are committed to supporting and promoting local agriculture. Today, the Quesnel Farmers' Market hosts an average of about 25-30 vendors each week, with some late spring markets peaking at 35 vendors. The producer/baking/craft mix varies, but generally includes a minimum of 10-15 agricultural producers, 4 - 6 bakers and food booths, with the balance being local crafts. It is generally agreed that several hundred customers visit each Saturday by mid-summer. The market operates outdoors from early May until early October; three pre-Christmas indoor markets are also held and are well attended at the Quesnel Recreation Center. CONTACT INFO: Market Manager - Tim Cawdell email: [email protected] Electronic mail Harvest President: Paul Zeegers email: [email protected] Website: quesnelmarket.net Mailing address: 500 North Star Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 5P6 HOURS OF OPERATION - MAY 6, 2023 - OCT 14, 2023 8:30 am - 1 pm every Saturday Helen Dixon Center grounds Corner of Kinchant St. and Carson Ave 
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Contact Info: Mailing Address: 2344 Agate Ave, Quesnel BC V2J 4M7 Telephone: (250) 747-2702 E-Mail: [email protected] 
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About Quesnel Old Time Fiddlers: The Quesnel Old Time Fiddlers keep this art form alive through workshops, competitions, and monthly dances. Our membership consists of musicians, workers, event organizers, dance enthusiasts, and people of all ages who appreciate music and are willing to give their support. Family oriented activities include our annual picnic, family dances, Christmas and New Year's Eve parties and the Fiddle 'Treat at Gavin Lake. Local instructors give lessons and organize practice sessions and performances for students of all ages. Contact Info: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4017 Quesnel BC V2J 3J2 Telephone: (250) 992-5081 E-Mail: Jean Gelinas [email protected] News & Events: Jams/Practices are Thursday evenings at the Legion Beach in the summer and Thursday afternoons at Jean Moorecraft’s in the winter. It is open to all musicians, members and guests. Membership: $10.00 per year 
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About the Friends of the Quesnel Museum:
The Friends of the Quesnel & District Museum & Archives are people with an interest in the history and heritage of Quesnel and the Cariboo Region. We have a strong belief in the value that the Quesnel Museum plays in preserving that heritage and we:
With the help of our volunteers - people just like you - we support projects and events aimed at preserving, promoting and celebrating the rich and vibrant history of the Quesnel area. Contact Info: Website: quesnelmuseum.ca/about-us/friends-museum Mailing Address: 705 Carson Avenue Quesnel, BC, V2J 2B6 Phone: 250-992-9580 
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About Quesnel Art Gallery Society:
The Quesnel Art Gallery is a non-profit organization run 100% by volunteers. We offer a different show each month in our Gallery space. We gratefully acknowledge those businesses who sponsor our monthly gallery shows. We also wish to thank all those patrons, artists and volunteers who continue to support us in so many ways. Art you purchase in our community carries the mark of our community in its style and creativity. Supporting local artists reflects your part in the process. The gift shop offers an impressive selection of original, local artwork that includes paintings, pottery, books, jewellery and more for gift-giving and self-indulgence. We are always looking for volunteers to help with window displays, communications, fund-raising, and a wide range of other activities. Contact Info: Website: quesnelartgallery.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (250) 991-4014 Address: 500 North Star Rd. Quesnel, BC V2J 5P6 Open Tues to Sat - 10am to 4pm Thank you for Supporting YOUR Local Public Art Gallery! 
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The Quesnel Woodturners Guild was started to provide a fun, relaxed atmosphere where woodturners can learn, teach and share their love of woodturning. Anyone with an interest in the hobby is welcome to attend any of the guild meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, excluding summer break. Contact Info: Facebook: Quesnel Woodturners Guild Phone: George Thompson 250-992-1548 
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About The Quesnel Shiraoi Twinning Society: The Quesnel Shiraoi Twinning Society was founded in 1981 to enhance awareness and development between Quesnel and the sister city of Shiraoi on Hokkaido, Japan. Cross-cultural exchanges occur with a Shiraoi delegation visiting Quesnel on even years and a Quesnel delegation visiting Shiraoi on odd years. The delegation from Quesnel is open to all citizens. Students are encouraged and sponsored financially by the society to become youth delegates. Shiraoi House, located in LeBourdais Park, was opened in 2004 to honour the twinning relationship between the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada and its sister city, Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, Japan. Day to day operation of Shiraoi House is managed by the Quesnel-Shiraoi Twinning Society. Shiraoi House is open to the public at certain times and also available for private rentals. The Twinning Society operates a gift shop with many Japanese items for sale. The gift shop is open during regular open house times. Five elementary schools: Barlow Creek, Bouchie Lake, Carson, Lakeview and Richbar; and three high schools: Maple Drive, Correlieu and Quesnel Secondary are twinned with schools in Shiraoi. Shiraoi youth are adult delegations have brought Japanese culture to Quesnel through dance presentations, courses in Japanese writing, Ikebana and the Tea Ceremony. Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 690 Gray Ave, Quesnel, BC V2J 5W3 Phone: 250-992-6532 
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Mission: To work cooperatively to create a love of communicating effectively with those around us through the medium of music. To encourage each other and respect each other in a choir setting. To unite InSong! About: A youth choir for treble (female and unchanged male) voices. Quesnel's Youth Choir! Grades 4-10 Contact Info: Facebook: InSong - Quesnel Youth Choir Email: [email protected] Phone: Melanie McKinnon (director) at 250-747-0032 or Bev Haluschak at 250-255-0867 
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Q City Singers - Quesnel's Community Choir 
About Q City Singers: We are the Q City Singers – Quesnel’s Community Choir. Our story began in the summer of 2015 when a small group of friends, fueled by a desire to sing, got together and started looking for enough like-minded folks in town to establish a small choir. The response was overwhelming, and the Q City Singers was born. Since the choir's first practice that September, we have enjoyed learning and growing together, both in number and in skill...and we are looking forward to bringing choral music to the community for years to come! The Q City Singers is a member-funded society, and up to 60 singers join the choir each year. We feature a diverse group of mixed voices and a broad range of skill and experience. United by our love of singing, we strive to learn and grow musically in a fun and inclusive environment. Sure to appeal to singers young and old, joining the choir is a great way to get involved in the community! Contact Info: Website: qcitysingers.com Email: [email protected] Our mailing address is: Q City Singers PO Box 4205, Quesnel, BC V2J 3J3 
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Contact Info: Island Mountain Arts (IMA) PO Box 65 Wells, BC V0K 2R0 Phone: 250 994 3466 Website: imarts.com Executive & Artistic Director Elyssia Sasaki Email Contact: - [email protected] 
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Quesnel Festival of Performing Arts Society
QFPA is a not-for-profit society, run by a group of volunteers who are devoted to sparking and encouraging a life-long passion for the performing arts. Festival provides an ideal opportunity not only for our aspiring performers, but also for anyone who is a performing arts fan, to take in some truly amazing talent right here in Quesnel. Our goal continues to be to provide a forum for students of the performing arts–Vocal and Choral, Piano, Dance, and Speech and Dramatic Arts — to perform in public before an experienced, skilled adjudicator, in order to receive training and opportunities above and beyond what they receive in their regular studies, by way of adjudications and constructive critiques. Every spring, over the six to eight week period of the Festival, participants aged 5 and up receive the opportunity to gain greater knowledge and appreciation for the performing arts. Each discipline presents trophies, cash awards, scholarships, and medals to outstanding participants. Top performing participants within the age range of 10-28 years may further be chosen by their adjudicators to attend the annual Provincial Festival of the Performing Arts. Contact Info: Website: www.qfpa.org Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Quesnel Festival of the Performing Arts (QFPA) P.O. Box 4374 Quesnel, BC V2J 3J4 
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Mission Statement:
The Film Club mission is to share with the community a balanced season of diverse and thought-provoking films that are created by Canadian or International artists. Quesnel Film Club All Showtimes are 4 PM at the Carib Theatre Film Club Memberships included in admission. Admission - $12.00 Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 250 992 6298 Your Quesnel Film Club is affiliated with the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF)circuit, and we make our selections from their triannual schedule.
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About Quesnel Live Arts Society: We are a group of volunteers who love live arts performances. Even though we have our favourite types of music and performers, we seek out a wide variety of high quality affordable entertainment for the Quesnel community. We have a dedicated audience of season ticket subscribers, some of whom have purchased season tickets since our early days. We are determined to keep the ticket prices affordable. We strongly believe that young people with an interest in the arts should be encouraged to attend live performances, and regularly give them special rates to attend specific shows. Contact Info: Website: www.qla.ca Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 500 North Star Road Quesnel, BC V2J 5P6 Phone: (250) 747-2207 
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About the Quesnel Quilters Guild:
The Quesnel Quilters Guild is a diverse group of women - all ages and all abilities - who meet regularly to share their love of fabric and quilting, and to practice the art of quilting. At present, there are 45 members, some with years of involvement and some new to quilting and the Guild. Activities: Workshops to make Community Comfort quilts are held annually with some members contributing throughout the year. We add to our supplies annually by purchasing backing & batting (funds through Quilt Show and grants) and using materials that have been donated through members and our community. Every three years we host a major quilt show and the next one will be held in May 2021. Contact Info: Phone: Eileen Phoenix , President- 250-983-8457 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Quesnel Quilters Guild 500 North Star Road Quesnel BC V2J 5P6 
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About Quesnel Tillicum Society: Friendship Centres are committed community partners dedicated to encouraging healthy lifestyles and restoring balance to relationships. Additional information Staff & Services Executive Director - Tony Goulet Assistant ED/Family Support Worker - Cindy Lepetich Bookkeeper - Rebecca McCarthy Receptionist - Ellen Brown Legal Information Advocate - Katie Mullin Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Lynn Petersen Employment Counselor - Kathy Canuel Custodian - Mark Twan Youth Outreach - Doreen Greene Programs Director – Donelly Clement FASD/E Coordinator - Jenna Turner Cultural Coordinator - Tammy Burrows & Rebecca Champagne Family Finder Program – Kristina Stewart Family Law Advocate — Terri Campbell Mental Heath Counsellor - Adele Lilienweiss Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Contact: Tony Goulet Telephone: 250 992 8347 Website: quesnelfriendshipcentre.com Mailing Address: 319 North Fraser Drive, Quesnel BC V2J 1Y9 
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Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program
Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program is a non-profit organization that aspires to make a difference in the beautiful City of Quesnel! The Quesnel Ambassador Leadership Program is designed to help give the youth in our community the skills and confidence to achieve their goals while representing Quesnel in a positive manner. The Quesnel Ambassador Program has strong ties to the community and continues to be an iconic program within the city that promotes confident young men and women, various local events, and the City of Quesnel.
Website: quesnelambassadors.wixsite.com/home Email: [email protected] 
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Where the Rivers Meet
Country Bluegrass Jamboree Contact Info: Website: quesnelcountrybluegrass.org/ Email: [email protected] 
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Our Mailing Address is:
Quesnel and District Community Arts Council 500 North Star Road Quesnel, BC V2J 5P6 Phone: 250-992-8200 Ext 8 |
