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Walking Tours Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon take a free interesting trip through the city's core. Meet in the main lobby of the Bob Harkins Branch for a guided tour of Prince George's fascinating historic sites.

Walking Tours

Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to noon take a free interesting trip through the city's core. Meet in the main lobby of the Bob Harkins Branch for a guided tour of Prince George's fascinating historic sites. Done in partnership with The Heritage Commission and The Exploration Place.

Summer camp

Every Wednesday until Aug. 21 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Studio 2880, 2880 15th Ave., Art Monkey summer kids art classes are geared for children ages six to 11. Cost is $45 Call 250-563-2880 or register online at www.studio2880.com.

Storytime

Every Thursday at the Prince George Public Library in the Knowledge Garden children can gather for a good yarn and a song or two. Storytime runs for 30 minutes at 10:15 a.m., free of charge. It is aimed at kids up to five or six years old. It is the companion to the indoor storytime at the downtown library every Tuesday at the same time.

Foodie Fridays

Every Friday until Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canada Games Plaza, 808 Canada Games Way, hungry residents and visitors are invited to come downtown for Foodie Fridays. Tantalize your tastebuds at a variety of licensed sidewalk and food truck vendors and listen to live music through the lunch hour. For more information call 250-614-7880.

Composting 101

Saturday, Aug. 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. there is a workshop to learn to compost, which is the ultimate in recycling. Learn to take items meant for the garbage - banana peels, apple cores, fall leaves, weeds, and animal bedding - and turn it into something that will literally transform a garden. While there are some rules to follow when learning how to compost, rest assured that they're pretty basic, and that, in the end, no matter how many "mistakes" you make, compost just happens. Contact: 250-561-7327 | recycling@reaps.org

Homestead Days

Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huble Homestead Historic Site, 15000 Mitchell Rd., Huble homestead presents its premier pioneer event that's so chock full of old-fashioned activities that it needs two days. Enjoy heritage demonstrations such as ice cream and butter making, take part in games and races for different age groups, and cheer on the brave souls willing to participate in the eating contests. Summer staff will be ready to talk to visitors about their heritage projects, and there's a special treasure hunt ready for those wanting to learn more about our 30 year celebration of the park. Huble Homestead Historic Site is a 30 minute drive north of town. Take Highway 97 north, turn at Mitchell Road to continue another six kilometres down a well-maintained dirt road. The site is dog-friendly and there's a concession and a General Store.Contact: 250-564-7033 | programs@hublehomestead.ca

PG Soapbox Car Derby

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Victoria Hill there will be a soapbox car derby that hasn't been seen in Prince George since 1973. There's a barbecue and children's activities at Diefenbaker Park at the bottom of Victoria Hill that starts at 11 a.m., racing starts at noon. It's free to watch - bring chairs. Entry to participate is $55 per car. Prizes for fastest and most creative are up for grabs. Maychild Media is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters with proceeds going towards their mentoring programs. Contact: 250-301-3231 | maychildmedia@gmail.com

Free Yoga in the Park

Every Sunday until Aug. 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. join Chinook Yoga at Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park bandshell all summer long for free Yoga in the Park. Bring a mat or do yoga in the grass. Bring a water bottle and grab a friend or two, all ages welcome.

Contact: 250-564-9642 | www.chinookyoga.com

Scrabble Sundays

Every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Books & Co., 1685 third Ave. in Cafe Voltaire there is scrabble Sunday every weekend. Bring friends, family, or yourself and your scrabble board.

Contact: 2505636637 | orderbooks@shaw.ca

Red Green

Sept. 26

He's colourful in name and deed. Red Green is the bumbling but pleasantly practical TV fix-it man, the clown prince of duct tape, the sage of the man-shed. This Canadian comedy icon is coming to Vanier Hall on his Red Green-This Could Be It Tour. His PG shows are always a sell-out. Get tickets at the TicketsNorth website/box office.

Patrick, Scott & Tessa

Oct. 12

During last year's sold out Thank You Canada tour, it was clear to figure skating superstars, Tessa Virtue, Scott Moir and Patrick Chan, that they were far from done creating and developing a new style of skating entertainment. They and some special guest performers come back to CN Centre to show the Prince George fans what they've come up with next.

Rock The Rink is the first edition of an annual tour that focuses on being more than a figure skating show. Combining the highest level of on-ice superstar talent with an ever-evolving touring production, Rock The Rink will produce the highest value of entertainment in the figure skating realm. This year - along with upgrades to lighting, video and interactive technology - live music will be introduced to the show, with featured special musical guest, Birds of Bellwoods.

Burton, Live

Oct. 18

Canada's piano man, the Guess Who's epic vocalist, the only artist inducted into the nation's music Hall of Fame for both his band and his solo career, the incomparable Burton Cummings is coming to PG. He was the power voice propelling American Woman, These Eyes, No Time, Clap For The Wolfman and many other hits of the groundbreaking band The Guess Who, but then when he went solo he continued the multi-platinum success with I Will Sing A Rhapsody, Stand Tall, My Own Way To Rock, Fine State Of Affairs, You Saved My Soul, Break It To Them Gently, and more besides.

Cummings will be solo at the piano at Vanier Hall. Tickets are on sale now through all TicketsNorth platforms.

World Curling

March 14 start

Don't let the date fool you. The event may be in 2020 but the plans are underway now and the tickets are on sale for this Prince George groundbreaker. P.G. goes global as the host of the World Women's Curling Championships starting. Get your tickets now, and spread the word to friends and family everywhere that this is the time to come spend some Prince George time, and get a close, personal view of the world-class action the rest of the winter sports community will only get to see on TV. Oh yeah, and there's also the great social side of curling - there'll be no bigger party in Canada. Contact Tickets North for tickets and info.