Angela Fehr is a Canadian watercolorist raising her three small children in northern British Columbia. Primarily self-taught, her paintings celebrate the simple beauty found all around. Contact her by emailing Angela at angelafehr.com Follow Angela on her blogspot at http://angelafehr.blogspot.com/

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The Ecole Central School Parent Advisory Council, or PAC, is a non-profit society, the members of which are parents of children in our school and other people interested in school matters. The PAC meets the first Thursday of each month at the school at 6:30 p.m. Child minding services are provided.

FLYING COLOURS ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION (FCAA) provides support and educational opportunities for a regional community of practicing artists through the sponsorship of art workshops, artist’s retreats and mentoring. Membership fees: $35/year. For more information contact: Sandy Troudt, sdtroudt@gmail.com (250) 785-3867 or Judy Templeton, sjtemple@telus.net (250) 787-2153

The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society has been in existence for over 25 years. We provide a supportive environment in which all women are encouraged and enabled to achieve their fullest potential. The Society promotes awareness regarding violence against women with rigorous campaigns and events as well as community workshops and information sessions, free of charge, on various issues pertinent to low-income residents.

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to making sure that adults with developmental disabilities are able to lead active and productive lives in their communities. With appropriate home and community-based supports, people who have developmental disabilities can become valuable members of society. 10251-100th Ave. 250-787-9262. www.fsjacl.com

The FSJ Country Quilters' Guild has about 50 members and meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Annual groups include block exchange, row robin, round robin, mystery quilt, technique classes, and secret sister. 10015-100th Ave. 250-787-9564.

The FSJ Film Society shows independent Canadian and Foreign films at the Aurora Cinema the second Monday of the month. The film society brings films to FSJ that would otherwise not be shown here but only in larger city centers. Through our affiliation with the Toronto Film Festival Circuit Group we are able to bring films that are out in current circulation. film_society@telus.net. Join our Facebook group to receive Event invitations for all of the Film Society movies. ADMISSION PRICES: Advance Tickets $8 (sold at Cosmic Grounds and FSJ Visitor Information Centre) Tickets at the door $9 Season Pass $70 (10 Movies) Flex Pass $40 (Any 5 movies)

The Fort St John Irish Dance Society was formed in 1994 to promote an interest in the study of the art of Irish Dance in and around the area of Fort St John BC and to provide a support structure to assist studying amateur dancers with the Watt School of Irish Dance in achieving their individual and collective goals in solo and group dancing at local, regional, national and world levels. Society President: Connie Surerus #207 - 9420 93 Avenue Fort St John, BC V1J 6W7 fsjids@live.com

The Fort St. John Literacy Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy for all individuals and groups throughout the local area. 10142-101st Ave. 250-785-2110. www.fsjliteracy.ca

Ceramic artist Shannon Butler creates hand-built porcelain objects both sculptural and functional. Her studio is located at 10510 101 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC. Kilnhouse studio is open on Fridays and Saturdays (10am -6pm). Phone:(250) 271-0066. Learn more about Shannon at: http://shannonbutlerceramics.blogspot.com/

The North Peace Cultural Centre opened it's doors in June of 1992 and has been a centre of the Arts & Cultural Community since. With it's unique lobby and concourse, that literally stretches for a city block, it has acquired "A Mall for the Arts" reputation. The NPCC's mission is to endeavour to support, promote and present artistic and cultural activities that benefit the people and enhance the reputation of the North Peace. 10015-100th Ave. 250-785-1992 www.npcc.bc.ca

The North Peace Gymnastics Association aims to promote the sport of gymnastics throughout the Peace River region. 9805-96A Ave. 250-787-5327. www.npga.ca

The North Peace Historical Society has been informally established since September 1963 and became an officially registered society 1965. It aims to collect, preserve, store and display items relating to the history of the North Peace River area for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. 9323-100th St. (250) 787-0430 www.fsjmuseum.com

The NPMTA is a group of music teachers who provide piano and theory instruction to interested students throughout the area. 11015-92 St. (250)787-2378. Monica Best, treasurer: monica.best@shaw.ca

10320-94th Ave. (250)-785-5550. Contact: Heather Hannaford. scarab@xplornet.com The Guild was established In 1969 to provide space for work in clay, to raise awareness of ceramics , and to provide educational opportunities in the community. In its present incarnation the guild operates a members' studio at the Artspost location. Classes are offered regularly for adults. Instruction in hand-building,(with some sculpture), wheel throwing and glaze discovery. Classes for children are offered during most sessions. The guild welcomes interested adult individuals to the regular (non studio use) membership. Studio membership is available when established criteria are met. Other activities include workshops, usually at least one sale a year, the “Summer Solstice Chili Bowl Bash”. We are working on having a mug wall (hand made mugs for sale) open on Saturday mornings. As well the membership participates in fund raising activities.

A Non-Profit Organization dedicated to promote communication education and stimulation in the fiber arts; specifically spinning, weaving and dyeing and associated handcrafts in the North Peace. Instruction in spinning and weaving is offered to new members from time to time. President: Norma Currie (250)-785-7919 nccurrie@telus.net

More information about the Northeast Aboriginal Artworks Society coming soon.

Northern Dance Theatre Society is a non-profit parent organization which supports the competitive dancers in the full time program at Studio 2 Stage Dance Academy. The group holds an annual summer school and several workshops through the year as well as assists dancers with festival entry fees and provides costumes for dancers in the troupe as well as for the recreational dancers at the Studio. Secretary: Margaret May. (250)-785-2001. mecaversmay@shaw.ca

Northern Groove is a website and magazine that aims to get people connected, involved, and interested in the music and arts community in the Peace Region. www.northerngroove.com