January
28-30 Christina Lake WinterFest - 447-6161
l Snowpitch – Christina Lake -447-9138

February
10-14 Combined Men’s & Ladies Bonspiel – (Grand Forks) 442-3916
11-13 Winter Carnival (Greenwood) Andy 445-2234
mid The Bill Band – Performance Series - Erna 442-8569 (Grand Forks)
20 Phoenix Open – 442-9838

March
5 & 12 3rd Annual Studio Tour – Grand Forks Art Gallery – 442-2211
10 Ashe Brasil Performance Series Erna 442-8569 (Grand Forks)
19 Catholic Women’s League St. Patrick’s Tea & Bake Sale (Grand Forks) 2-4 Sacred Heart Parish Hall
25-27 Rocker Reynolds Bonspiel – (Grand Forks) 442-3916
27 Phoenix Ski Hill Spring Fling & Downhill Dummy Race 442-9838

April
2 Tim Williams Live in Concert – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
7 BC Boy’s Choir – Performance Series – Erna – Grand Forks 442-8569
11 Valdy – Live in Concert – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
17–23 Explorations for the artists George Sawchuk, RCA and Karen Brownle Exhibition – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
mid Boundary District Arts Council Spring Show – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211

May
7 Quilter’s Plant Sale – Christina Lake 447-6145
7 Midway Annual Library Plant & Book Sale – Steve – 449-2467
7 The Grand Forks Choral Society –“There’s No Place Like Home” concert 7:30 pm at GFSS Auditorium – Nancy 442-3935
8 The Grand Forks Choral Society –“There’s No Place Like Home” concert 3:00 pm at Christina Lake Community Hall – Nancy 442-3935
11 Museum “Annual” Strawberry Social & Bake Sale - Greenwood - Marge–445-6355
13-14 Grand Forks Home & Garden Show – GF Recreation Centre – Community Futures (Sandy) 442-2722
19 Ken Hamm Live in Concert – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
21-23 Christina Lake Community Garage Sale – 447-6145
21-22 Christina Lake Fishing Derby – 447-6161
27 Country Gospel Jamboree at GFSS – Leona Sharkey – Grand Forks 442-2158
28 Midway Car Show N Shine- Doug 449-2403
30-31 Annual Kettle River Art Show, Helen – 445-6440 - Greenwood

June
4-5 9th Annual Greenwood Demolition Derby, 445-6323 or Susan 445-6143
4 Opening Reception – Lincoln Clarkes: photography, George Wallace RCA: Sculptures & Graphics – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
11 Car Show – Grand Forks – Bill Salewich 442-5268
11 Boundary Country Relay for Life USCC grounds Grand Forks Coordinator Heather Starchuk 442-5888 cancer fundraiser www.bc.cancer.ca
17-19 BMX Races – Laddie & Val Rich 442-3306 www.grandforksbmx.com 18th Race for Life - all proceeds donated to BC Children’s Hospital 19th Provincial Qualification Race
24-25 Piranhas Swim Meet Grand Forks 442-3488
25-26 Ladies Softball Tournament – Boundary League - Barb 445-6541
26 Annual Kid’s Soapbox Derby, Donna – 445-6762 - Greenwood

July
1 Canada Day Celebrations – Grand Forks Gyro Park- 442-3737 Music, food, games, etc.
1 One Man’s Treasurer – Grand Forks Art Gallery Auction – 442-2211
3 Summer Art Program: Creative Kids begins – Grand Forks Art Gallery – 442-2211
8-10 Grand Forks annual Slo-Pitch Tourney – Dan 442-1201
9 8th Annual Garden Tour – Grand Forks Art Gallery – 442-2211
9 Exhibition – Susan Andrews Grace & Elaine Sedgman – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
9 Founder’s Day 11/6 pm Greenwood Les 445-2216
9 Ladies Hospital Auxilliary Garage Sale – Christina Lake 447-9704
12 Greenwood’s 108th Birthday
16 Quilter’s Christmas in July – Christina Lake 447-6145
16 Cowboy Campfire Canyon Creek Ranch (Rock Creek) 446-2455
16-17 Kettle River Days Midway Steve 449-2467
22-24 3rd Annual Festival of Freedom at the Forks 442-5661 USCC Community Grand Forks. Centre www.f3u.com (Music festival)
31 Sand Castle Contest – Christina Lake Public Beach – Lil 442-6698
30-31 Sky High Blues – Rock Creek- Harry Mix – 446-2553 Blues Festival
www.skyhighbluesfestival.com

August
12 Pasta Fiesta Feast – Christina Lake – 447-6669
12-14 Mixed Softball Tournament – Greenwood – Barb -445-6541
17 RCMP Musical Ride – James Donaldson Park – Grand Forks – Irene 442-3817
20 Exhibition Art Gallery – Brianne Blackman & Deena des Rioux Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
19-21 Men’s Fastball – Christina Lake – 447-9138
25-Sept 3 Grand Forks Hockey School – ages 6-16 call 442-2202
30-Sept.5 Grand Forks International – 442-8323 / 1-866-434-4263 www.baseballgf.com
International Invitational Amateur Baseball Tournament - see tomorrow’s stars today

September
2-4 Vintage Car Rally (Christina Lake) 447-6161
9-11 Bluegrass Festival - Alfie 445-2262 Greenwood
10-11 Grand Forks Fall Fair - Irene 442-3817
11 Station to Station Run - Cross country Run - Stu 442-5855 (Grand Forks)
17-18 Rock Creek Fall Fair, Sharon 446-2465 / Judy– 446-2406
19 Annual Terry Fox Run - 442-2202 (Grand Forks)
24 Exhibition Grand Forks Art Gallery – Thomas Lax prints, Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
25 Annual Terry Fox Run, Greenwood-Midway - Norm/Kris 449-2737
30 Little Toot Run – Grand Forks – 442-2022

October
1 Fowl Supper – Christina Lake – 447-6653
2 Paws to Cause Walkathon contact Boundary SPCA Grand Forks 442-5858
14 Country Gospel Jamboree – Leona (Riveria) Grand Forks 442-2158
29 Exhibition – Art Gallery – Beverley Reid & Pamela Speight Grand Forks Art Gallery
31 Rotary Bonfire & Fireworks – (Grand Forks)
31 Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks – Greenwood City Ball Field
31 Halloween Fireworks – Christina Lake Public Beach – 447-6197

November
Early Harvest Bonspeil – Grand Forks Curling Club 442-3916
14 14th Annual Wine Tasting Gala – Grand Forks Art Gallery 442-2211
Mid Annual Craft Fair - GFSS (Grand Forks)
19 22nd Annual Gifts From the Gallery Art Gallery
19 Annual Greenwood Public Library Arts & Crafts Fair, 445-6111
19 Spaghetti Dinner Italiano – Christina Lake – 447-6669
mid Sunshine Valley Open - Figure Skating Competition (Grand Forks) 442-3477
26 Christmas Dance – Christina Lake – 447-6161
late Interclub Bonspeil 442-3916 (Grand Forks)

December
3 Christmas Craft Sale Christina Lake 447-6215
11 Children’s Annual Christmas Party – Marilyn 445-6314 (Greenwood)
Early Retirees Bonspiel 442-3916 (Grand Forks)
19 Old Fashioned Christmas - 442-2202 Skate with Santa (Grand Forks)
20 Annual Board of Trade Residential “Light-Up” contest - Greenwood 445-6323
25 Grand Forks Community Christmas Dinner (Gospel Chapel)
25 Greenwood Community Christmas Dinner, Edna -445-6770
31 New Year’s Dance Christina Lake 447-6669

For further information:
Christina Lake Chamber of Commerce: www.christinalake.com 447-6161
Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce: www.gandforkschamber.com
1-866-442-2833
Greenwood Board of Trade: www.greenwoodcity.com 445-6323
Greenwood Museum and Visitor Info Centre: 445-6355
Midway: Kettle River Museum: 449-2614
Rock Creek / Bridesville: Canyon Creek Ranch: www.canyoncreekreanch.ca
Beaverdell: General Store: 484-5562

Many Thanks
Pictures for the uncredited photo collages on the cover, and throughout this Guide were supplied by Cathy Astofooroff Chris Hammett, Dave and Lillian Brummet, Wildways Adventure Sports, Chain Reaction Bike And Board, Tina Bryan, Brian McAndrew, Ernie Hennig. Special Thanks to Boundary Mapping for their assistance on the maps.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Grand Forks for more info: gfchambe@sunshinecable.com 1 866 442 2833
Websites to visit:
www.grandforkschamber.com - www.city.grandforks.bc.ca - www.boundarycf.com - www.boundary.bc.ca