Zach Kleisinger is an alt-folk musician who, along with his band, will be hosting a show in Williams Lake while on a tour of western Canada. (Photo submitted)

Zach Kleisinger is an alt-folk musician who, along with his band, will be hosting a show in Williams Lake while on a tour of western Canada. (Photo submitted)

Community events coming up in Williams Lake May 12-28

Some of what we know is taking place in the next couple of weeks

Zach Kleisinger

May 19

Central Cariboo Arts Centre. Singer/songwriter Zach Kleisinger will be performing his original music with his band as part of an 18-date tour across western Canada. Doors at 7 p.m. show 8 p.m. Snack concession available. All ages.

Likely May Day weekend events

May 20-22

Likely is the place to be on the May long weekend. The downtown market will run from 8 a.m. to noon.

The annual parade will get underway at 10 a.m., childrens’ races after that, then adult races.

Mount Polley Fish Derby takes place Saturday, Sunday and Monday with weigh in at Cedar Point Park.

A dance with live music is also on the itinery from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Sunset DH Bike Race Series

May 23, June 13, June 27

Entry is $5 and registration will take place starting at 5 p.m. at the Tourism Discovery Centre on Broadway. Mountain bikes, helmets required and participants must be members of the Williams Lake Cycling Club. Memberships can be purchased at: https://spruceregistrations.com/wlcc/register

Lakers Car Club 27th Annual Spring Round Up

May 27 and 28

The popular event will return in downtown Williams Lake featuring cars from around the Cariboo.

Canadian Rangers Open House

May 27

Meet your local Canadian Armed Forces Reserve members at the Alexis Creek Community Hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. See what they do. Free coffee and doughnuts.

Big Lake Community Garage Sale

May 27

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Lake Heritage Site off Pritchard Road grab a garage sale map, mini donuts, water and coffee, burger, or a hot dog.

Williams Lake Children’s Festival

May 28

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Boitanio Park

Women’s Contact Society is hosting this free family event to showcase organizations and businesses while providing a children’s activity.

Hike for Hospice

May 28

1-3 p.m. at Scout Island Nature Centre. Hike to help raise money and awareness for the Williams Lake Hospice Society which supports community members and their families with end-of-life and bereavement care.

Swing into Golf Tournament

June 3

The sixth annual golf tournament by the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce. 10 a.m. start, $100 per person, sign up

READ MORE: Lakers Car Club gearing up for annual spring roundup, show and shine, Williams Lake May 27, 28

READ MORE: Live music event at Central Cariboo Arts Centre May 19


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