INTRODUCING OUR CAPTAIN AND QUEEN!
Each year Riverboat Days plays tribute to longtime contributors to Terrace and area, conferring the honorary title of Captain and Queen. From Friday night's Opening Ceremony, pictured are 2010 Captain and Queen Don Strangway and Marlene Sarich. (posted July 31/10)
WEAR YOUR RIVERBOAT DAYS MEMORIES!
The Spirit Bear Gallery and George Little House are the places to buy souvenir Riverboat Days t-shirts. And at George Little Park on Saturday, July 31 during Concerts in the Park. Adult and children's sizes and styles are for sale. (posted July 28/10)
ADDED EVENTS & SCHEDULE CHANGES! -- Kitselas Canyon Tour, Horse Show, Sunday in the Park, Ruins Skateboard Competition
The Official Program is now available around town. Since going to press, several new events have been added to the Riverboat Days roster. On Sunday, August 1 at George Little Park, stay on after the church service for a relaxing afternoon of music. On Monday, August 2, guided tours are being offered at Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site. And on the weekend of August 7 & 8 at Thornhill Community Grounds the Totem Saddle Club is staging a horse show. The Ruins Skateboard Competition advertised taking place on Sunday August 8 is being held on Sunday, August 1 instead. Check the online Schedule of Events for more details.(posted July 28/10)
HEADPINS TO HEADLINE CONCERTS IN THE PARK!
CFNR, Terrace Sight & Sound Audiotronic and supporting sponsors are bringing another great west coast band to cap Saturday's Concerts on the Park program--Headpins. It all started with one of the biggest selling debut albums in Canadian rock history. "Turn it Loud" was released in 1982; yet Headpins endures as one of the west coast's hottest bands. Songs like "Don't Stand in the Line of Fire" and "Don't it Make Ya Feel" earned their place in Canadian rock through strong guitar work and the remarkable voice of lead singer Darby Mills. "Heralded as having one of the most powerful set of pipes in the business, her growl was matched only by her purr" (www.headpins.net). Headpins are renowned for their on-stage energy. And we have them live at George Little Park on Saturday, July 31.
(posted July 5/10)
3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TAKES TO THE STREET!
Pizza Hut and CFNR are bringing 3 on 3 Basketball to Riverboat Days 2010. There's a competition for just about any age group--from Coed kindergarten & Grade 1 to Senior Women and Masters. The hoops will be waiting for you on Lazelle Avenue beside Pizza Hut, Friday, July 30 through Sunday, August 1.
Check out the Event Poster and the Rules & Registration Form (under Riverboat Days 2010 on this website) for details on the tournament format. Half the proceeds are for charity: the REM Lee Hospital Foundation and Seafest Jim Ciccone Memorial Bursary.
(posted July 1/10)
BEACH BLAST VOLLEYBALL IS BACK FOR YEAR 10!
Can you believe it's the 10th anniversary of Beach Blast Volleyball!? And it just keeps getting bigger and better! Overnight, the parking lot of Mr Mikes Steakhouse & Bar gets transformed into a Double Court beach volleyball venue. This year there are significant $cash$ prizes for 3 different categories: "4 on 4" (must have one female), "2 on 2 Open" and a brand new category, "3 on 3 female only". (3on3 sponsored exclusively by Totem Ford and Fast Lane.) Draw prizes include two return flights to Vancouver thanks to HawkAir, 2010-2011 season's ski-pass thanks to Shames Mountain, River Rafting Trip thanks to Skeena Valley Expeditions, a Sector 9 Longboard thanks to Ruins Board Shop & a new BBQ thanks to Canadian Tire. That's Sunday, August 1st and Monday, August 2nd for Beach Blast Volleyball 10.
Entry forms available here under "Riverboat Days 2010" or at Mr. Mikes. All entries must be received by Friday July 30th.
(posted June 21/10)
2010 RIVERBOAT DAYS EXECUTIVE
The annual general meeting of the Terrace Riverboat Days Society was held January 26 at the George Little House. Joyce Gibson is returned for another term as Society President. Annalee Davis was named Treasurer and Chris Oatway as Secretary. There are two Directors-at-Large: Sandy Glendenning and Susan Bostock.
(posted January 27/10; amended July 3/10)
RIVERBOAT DAYS WINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARD!
The Riverboat Days Committee was honoured November 21 at the annual Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala as the winner in the Tourism Excellence category. The award is conferred on an individual, business or organization for efforts to promote Terrace and area as a tourism destination, and to facilitate the enjoyment of visitors to our area.
(posted January 27/10)