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Bike Rodeo anyone?

Organizers of the first annual "Ride with Randy" bike rodeo will be hosting their first planning meeting at Samuel Hearne Secondary School library on May 26 at noon.

Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to attend.

The rodeo, which is being put on by the Town of Inuvik, SHSS Grad Class 2009 and the RCMP is set for June 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at the rec centre parking lot. The event will also feature a barbecue for participants. Helmets have been donated for all participants.

Town mascot Randy the Raven will be there to assist in teaching proper bicycle use.

How's your colon?

Find out more about the second leading cancer killer of men and women combined in Canada when the rec centre hosts a prevention exhibit on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

An astounding 40 feet long and eight feet high, the Giant Colon exhibit is a multimedia exhibition for all ages.

The event will also be used to raise awareness of the Beaufort Delta Health and Social Services Authority Board's Colorectal Cancer Screening Program.

All residents are urged to attend.

Society needs donations

The Children First Society is accepting donations for their yard sale to be held Saturday, June 13.

Any one who would like to donate gently used or new items can contact the society to arrange drop off or pickup. All donations would be greatly appreciated.

Fundraiser planned

Community members are organizing a fundraiser barbecue for the family of Marilyn and Richie Rogers, who are currently with their son in Edmonton while he gets chemotherapy treatment.

The money will be used to aid with the family's travel costs.

The lunchtime barbecue will be held at the IRC building on Mackenzie Road on May 15, from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Burgers, hot dogs and salads will be for sale. Donations will be gladly accepted.

Support group fundraiser

The NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities Inuvik Chapter will be hosting its barbecue dinner, auction and dance fundraiser on Saturday.

The event will be held at the rec centre and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring silent and live auctions, the weekend spectacle promises to be loads of fun with plenty of live entertainment and surprise auction items. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from a local member of the NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities.

Mother's Day celebrations

Aklavik

Generations of mothers were pampered with dinner and games Sunday in Aklavik in honour of Mother's Day.

Put on by the recreation department, mothers were treated to a turkey and ham dinner at the recreation complex. Along with dinner, games were played and prizes were given out to the winners.

"It was really good," Dean McLeod, recreation co-ordinator, said. "It's one of our special events every year."

The event kicked off at 5 p.m. and ran until about 10 p.m., with mothers, young and old alike, enjoying a feast of food prepared by Florence Furlong.

Sparking science interest

Tuktoyaktuk

Students at Mangilaluk School spent the day this past Monday immersed in the world of science, learning about things from bridge building to chemistry.

Two members of the engineering faculty from the University of Calgary spent the day with students going over science experiments and projects on bridges, buildings, sound and chemistry, hoping to spark interest in the field of science.

"It's a lot of hands-on type stuff," said Fred Butler, principal at the Tuk school. "It's highly motivational for the kids."

Butler said when the group offered to come and talk about science, Butler jumped at the chance.

"This was a good opportunity to focus on our core sciences," he said.

50 years of happiness

Paulatuk

The community of Paulatuk came together last Saturday to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Edward and Mabel Ruben. With help from the entire community, residents gathered at the school gym for a feast with plenty of traditional food for everyone, including caribou and geese.

"The entire community contributed to the event," acting recreation co-ordinator Aaron Ruben said. "It turned out really great."

After feasting, the happy couple and residents participated in drum dancing followed by an old-time dance that Ruben said went until late.

"It went on for about five hours," he said, the event wrapping up around midnight. "Some community members even got up and sang. They really enjoyed it."

Guess breakup - win cash

Aklavik

Residents of Aklavik have the chance to cash in with their guessing skills in the 12th annual David Husky Memorial Ice Pool Contest.

Starting Tuesday and running until May 19, residents have three guesses at when they think the ice will break up. The winner will receive $100 and their name on the Ice Pool memorial plaque and a plaque of their own to show their supreme guessing skills. Entries can be made at the hamlet office. The hamlet and the Aklavik recreation committee are sponsoring the event.

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