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For the past 12 years your favourite neighbourhood newspaper has woven its way into the fabric of our community. October 2014 marks the 12th anniversary of Edge Publishing and Downtown Echo.

This October’s celebration is a bit different than ones past as the folks at the Echo are watching a new chapter begin to unfold. Longtime publishing world professional Jack Bell joins the team to bring a new and fresh skillset to help lead the Echo and Edge Publishing into its next decade of success.

“I am excited to be able to join such a strong, creative and dedicated team,” says Jack.

I love being back downtown,” he continues. “So many familiar faces and new ones to meet. I am excited to be able to help keep the good news flowing in our community.

We have so many stories to tell and I am proud to be part of the vehicle that makes that possible.”

Jack has an extensive publishing background working in many different facets of the publishing industry including stints with Bantam Books, Random House and local area newspapers.

Echo Newspapers are about so much more than regular news sources. They help tie our lives together, they really are the fabric of our neighbourhoods. Everyone has a story to tell and the good news format is what everyone enjoys reading.

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Downtown Echo delivery specialists Marilee Manning and Wayne Kulchyski with new publisher Jack Bell (centre).

The story of the birth and success of the little paper that everybody loves is almost as exciting as the stories of our own lives. When the Echo as it is mostly known throughout the community first came out twelve years ago, no one had any idea what an impact giving people good and refreshing news would have. The good news newspaper, born out of a passion for the community and a way for people to share their lives and get to know their neighbours, was

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“We knew that the people of Kamloops were what made Kamloops such a great place to live and we try to promote that every week in the pages of the Echo,” explains founder of the paper Wenda Noonan. “Our vision was to connect our neighbours and our neighbourhood; twelve years later that vision remains.”

In the early days, the Echo was a home-based operation with the

founding duo doing absolutely everything from finding content, getting editorial, producing the paper, selling advertising, printing, folding and delivering the paper. They worked through obstacles, had more than one printer breakdown and many a sleepless night was followed by an early Thursday morning delivery in the downtown.

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Arts and culture all-candidates forum

Cenotaph Memorial

A memorial was held on Saturday, October 25 to honour Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, the reservist who was killed while standing guard at the National War Memorial, and for Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent who was killed in a fatal hit and run attack in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Pictured are members of Rocky Mountain Rangers.

Mayoral and Council candidates will speak to arts and culture in an all-candidates forum on Thursday, November 6 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria Street.

Each candidate will be given two minutes to answer the question, “Why is arts and culture important to the development of Kamloops?” Questions will then be taken from the floor.

The forum is organized and facilitated by the Kamloops Arts Council.

“We want to make sure the arts stays on the table during the municipal election and beyond,” says Kathy Sinclair, executive director of the Kamloops Arts Council. “A thriving local arts and culture scene serves locals, attracts visitors, new residents and businesses and makes our community a vibrant place to live.”

Donate a coat Gift to inspire support for students and community and spread Knowing that the need is great contribution to $40,000 adding fundamental improvements to the for both their causes, the TRU funds to be used as matching as lives of deserving people in our the warmth Foundation and the employee led United Way campaign have joined forces as the TRUly United Campaign.

Last year 596 Thompson Rivers University employees contributed to the TRU Foundation and United Way through payroll deduction and payroll lottery.

This year the goal of the campaign is to raise a combined $150,000, increasing scholarships and bursaries and making a greater impact on dozens of UW community initiatives.

This year the Kelson Group, to commemorate their 40th anniversary, is increasing their annual

an incentive for TRU employees to support students on campus and the agencies throughout the wider community.

“We pledge to match new or increased gifts to either of these worthwhile community causes,” said Jason Fawcett vice-president of the Kelson Group, a local property management organization that has supported both the United Way and the TRU Foundation for many years.

“We are hoping to inspire others to support students at TRU or community agencies through the United Way. Either way, there is no more effective way to make more

community,” Fawcett said.

“We know that many employees of TRU care and we appreciate the Fawcett family stepping forward to help us support more students and families in our region,” said Alan Shaver, TRU president and vice-chancellor.

Last year the Foundation was able to provide scholarships and bursaries to 688 students. Yet, due to a shortage of funds, another 318 eligible students did not receive aid.

The United Way has touched the lives of over 42,000 people in our region. This year’s campaign goal is $2.5 million.

The Echo newspapers turn 12 - continued from front Shore home and into a brand new office in the downtown core complete with a talented team that brought their uniqueness to the publication. The North Shore Echo was born as well as a variety of other publishing projects including both the Downtown and North Shore business directories and tourism publications.

With all the changes and growth

that has come in the last decade, one thing always remains constant and that is the uncanny ability for the paper, both Downtown and on the North Shore editions, to be able to bring us together and help to spread pride throughout our community. So many great things are happening all the time and so many of us have stories to tell.

The Echo was built on that exact idea; to showcase all the good in our communities and share it with

those who care most – your neighbours, your friends and your customers.

Says Jack, “Cheers to the Echo for turning twelve and cheers to you, the community for being the catalyst that gets us to work everyday. Downtown Kamloops is such a great place to live, work, and play and we find ourselves extremely fortunate that you let us into your lives every week.”

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October kicked off the 12th Annual West 49 Coats for Kids campaign, an important program benefitting kids in our area. West 49 customers have consistently delivered strong community support by donating coats for kids who don’t have adequate winter clothing and after last winters wickedly cold and harsh winter, West 49 wants to help kids more than ever.

Since 2002 more than 88,000 winter coats have been distributed as a result of this program. Each of the 65 West 49 stores across Canada donates coats to a local charitable organization to help families in their community. In Kamloops, the charity is the Kamloops Boys and Girls Club. According to a 2013 study, families with children represent the fastest-growing segment of Canada’s estimated 200,000 homeless. Across the country, 9,500 children under the age of 16 were staying in emergency shelters, a 50 per cent increase since 2005. West 49 Coats for Kids campaign began on October 16 and runs through to November 19. Coat collection barrels will be placed in each and every store. Donated jackets will then be given to various youth shelters and charities across the country.

For more information, please visit coatsforkids.west49.com.

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(L-R) Maryanne Bower, Shannon Wallace and Bobbie Harrison are the co-founders of 100 Women Who Care Kamloops, a clean, simple approach to fundraising for local organizations. The meetings are held four times a year and have a potential to raise $40,000 per year or more. 100 Women Who Care began in 2006 in the United States.

There are many chapters in Eastern Canada and it has just started to gain momentum in Western Canada. Victoria held there first meeting in October and raised $14,000 for one of their local charities. 100 Women Who Care Kamloops’ first meeting is on November 3 at 5:00pm at the Hotel 540. Registration is at 5:00pm and the meeting will start promptly at 6:00pm. Three local charities will make a presentation on their organization and their plans for the funding, if they are the chosen recipient. The membership will then vote by secret ballot on who will receive the donation. The funds go direct to the charity that evening. Clean and simple. For further information, please visit their website at 100womenkamloops.com.

Art show benefits Out of the Cold

Kamloops painter Marc-Andre Brzustowski will hold two art shows together at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral Hall, 360 Nicola Street, on November 8 from 10:00am to 9:00pm. Shot at Dawn commemorates the Great War and tells the story of one Canadian soldier who was executed for refusing to fight. Brzustowski began work on the project in 2007 with a trip to Ypres in Belgium and Vimy Ridge in France. The paintings debuted at Arnica gallery in Kamloops in July of 2014 and will be displayed across Canada during the next four years. The artist will provide brief tours of the work at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm and 8:00pm explaining the project REALTOR and the historical context for the paintings.

Central Interior features plein air and studio landscapes from the region. These oil paintings have been completed since February 2014 when the artist moved to Kamloops from Ontario. Partial proceeds from the sale of paintings will benefit the Out of the Cold shelter program at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

The show is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. Visitors are asked to bring non-perishable food items to support the shelter program. Visitors will also be able to sit for free “sharpie love” five minute marker portraits as an added attraction. For more information please contact Marc-Andre Brzustowski at unionofpainters@gmail.com.

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Dear Editor, Within the last month, the team at Jonni’s Styling Studio has been visiting various locations around the city, Painting the City Pink to raise awareness and donations for breast cancer. This year, with the help of many generous participants and businesses in Kamloops, Jonni’s Styling Studio has provided temporary pink streaks and extensions for the cause, already raising $2900.00 to date for the campaign.

The team first visited Royal Inland Hospital on September 18, where the staff and patients kicked off the campaign, raising an amazing $500 in the first few hours. The team then went on to visit three different City of Kamloops locations in the beginning of October, where collectively, over $1,300 was raised in only three days. Jonni’s would like to sincerely thank the wonderful City of Kamloops staff and participants at the Tournament Capital Centre, Public Works Centre, and at the Development and Engineering Services Centre. The team would also like to thank both of the Kamloops YMCA locations, who have continued to support and promote this annual fundraiser throughout the past three years. Finally, a big thank you goes out to all of the Jonni’s clients, the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, and the Kamloops community for participating in the fundraiser and getting their pink on for a great cause.

Jonni’s Styling Studio will be continuing to collect donations and provide temporary pink streaks and extensions for the breast cancer campaign throughout the remainder of the month, with all proceeds being donated to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, with a focus on the Cancer Centre on the 8th floor.

For more information on the fundraiser and how you can participate or donate to the cause, please contact us at Jonni’s Styling Studio at 250-372-7594 or email beautiful@jonnis.com.

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Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale

Queen of the Zombies, Bonnie McLean, strikes a Thriller pose in front of the Kamloops Art Gallery for the 9th annual Zombie Walk along Victoria Street.

Kamloops Symphony’s semi-annual Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale is back November 15 to 29 at Sahali Mall. The symphony has received a record number of gently used items this year: books, sheet music, movies, records and CDs. Most items are only $2. This year they will have extended hours consistent with Sahali Mall’s hours. Come out and find some great bargains while supporting your Kamloops Symphony.

Hungry goats head to Pineview Valley After munching away on noxious weeds in the Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park, Kenna Cartwright Park, and the Tournament Capital Ranch in Raleigh, Kamloops’ famous weedeating goats will be moving on to City-owned portions of green spaces and wetlands in Pineview Valley. They will have been there as of October 25.

The City of Kamloops continues to use the goats of Rocky

Ridge Vegetation Control for controlling weeds as part of the City’s invasive plant management program. The selected sites at Pineview Valley are difficult to manage by other means (hand-pulling, mowing, herbicides) due to topography, sheer size, and proximity to water.

Come and see the goats in action! Please note that all park users with dogs must keep them on a leash in target areas.

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Sakred Skin and Studio’s haunted house Well, it is that time of year again. Time for treats, scares, and creepy mazes.

Every year at Halloween, the team at Sakred Skin and Studio hosts a haunted house! The 3rd annual event will happen on Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31, in their studio at 320 Victoria Street, and promises to be bigger and scarier than ever. There is one showing for kids and two for adults.

Showing times are 1:00 to 4:00pm on October 30 for those with kids, and from 7:00 to 10:00pm for adults only. On Halloween night, adults can get spooked from 7:00 to 11:00pm. The entry fee is a canned good or donation for the Kamloops Food Bank.

All Hallows’ Eve Enchanted Garden (L-R) Darien Dyer, Hazel Shire, Jenni Dyer, Justice Dyer, Denise Leigh.

Psychic Fair Mark it on your calendar. The Golden Buddha, 247 Victoria Street, is hosting a Psychic Fair on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. There will be plenty of readers of Tea Leaf, Palmistry and Numerology, Runes, Tarot and more.

Reader bios are posted on the store’s Facebook event page (facebook. com/events/730572943646666/).

Pre-book an appointment with a reader for a specific time by calling (250) 374-1578.

Halloween parties Thursday, October 30 Cactus Jack’s Spooktacular Night of Flair Come watch an incredible bartending competition. Meet the performers at 7:00pm.

For more information phone 778-980-2787.

Friday, October 31 Cactus Jack’s, 130 5th Avenue Halloween Bash featuring Hunter and DJ Virtue. Prizes for best costume. 19+ event.

For more information phone 250-374-7289 The Shark Club, 285 Lorne Street Halloween Party. Prize for best costume. 19+ event. For more information call 250-852-6700 Saturday, November 1 The DoubleTree, 339 St. Paul Street Rockin’ Halloween Party.

Live music. Prizes for the best costume. Raising funds for the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation.

For tickets call 250-314-2325 or drop by the Hospital Foundation office at 311 Columbia Street.

For more information phone 250-314-2325.

Want to attend a candy-free, nonscary magical Halloween adventure with your children?

On this All Hallows’ Eve, when the veils between worlds are thinner and one can see into the Magic world, go on a Halloween Journey.

Loving Learning Education Development Center is hosting the evening on Friday, October 31. They will guide small groups of children and parents along a enchanting pumpkin lit path, past various

scenes and characters.

Admission is by donation with groups leaving every 20 minutes to head to Peterson Creek Park.

The first group leaves at 4:10pm and last group at 5:50pm. Get the details and RSVP via the Facebook event page (facebook.com/ events/385701271577777).

The event is outdoors so everyone must dress for cold crisp moonlight, chilly mysterious clouds, furious freezing rain or sparkling snow.

Luminocity and Lost Souls Parade Luminocity is a free week-long public art project running October 31 to November 8. Organized by the Kamloops Art Gallery (KAG) it will feature video projection, new media works and events in public spaces throughout downtown Kamloops.

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This new off-site initiative is a forum for independent media arts region- the facades of buildings throughout ally, nationally and internationally. downtown Kamloops and events, Enlivening public spaces in unex- installations, performances and video pected ways, Luminocity embraces screenings at the Old Courthouse and Quality of life, environmental new creative concepts and modes of Riverside Park. safeguards and responsible Opening Halloween night, Lumiexpression in the media arts field and budgets are priorities for serving Kamloops nocity kicks off with a Lost Souls encourages diverse audience engagement outside thetheGallery’s regular Parade, merging mobile media projnext 4 years. programming. It includes over 20 art- ects with theatrical and visual specists and multiple sites with weekend tacle drawn from Latin American traditions that celebrate life and death performances by bands and DJs. Inspired by public art events such and the passage of time. Site-specific evoke the shift from light to as Nuit Blanche, this is the KAG’s projects Authorized by Annette Glover 250-579-5762 inaugural presentation, with vid- dark as fall and winter emerge and the eos projected in storefronts and on time changes.

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Trick or treat at High-Wire Festival Following the success of Western Canada Theatre’s (WCT) first High-Wire Festival, WCT is presenting some of the Kamloops’ most innovative and exciting theatre artists at their second annual High-Wire Festival.

Like to have both tricks and treats in the Halloween season? Wait until you see what’s on offer at the Pavilion Theatre Thursday and Friday, October 29 and October 30 and Sat-

urday, November 1. There will be fun and intriguing treats enough for all when the Pavilion Theatre turns into a laboratory for local theatre artists to create new work and push the boundaries of what is theatre.

Keep an eye out for a few tricks. As WCT artistic director Daryl Cloran explains, “The High-Wire Festival challenges our expectations of theatre and how we engage with theatre. It asks ‘What is theatre?’”

This year will be a little different in that the audience will stay together for the first show. The international hit White Rabbit, Red Rabbit, by Nassim Soleimanpour, begins with one actor stepping onto the stage to be introduced to the script for the first time. Where will this new relationship take them and the audience?

The remainder of the evening, will rotate through three short

shows scattered about the main floor of the Pavilion Theatre. See all, or if you particularly liked one, watch it again. Or take a breather in the main theatre and enjoy refreshments while listening the smooth sounds of the band.

Come and discover how captivating and perception-changing short pieces can be. When you leave the High-Wire Festival, you’ll be sure to say, “Now this is theatre!”

Love is Strange screens at Paramount The fourth film in the Kamloops Film Society (KFS) Fall 2014 is Ira Sachs’ comedy/drama Love is Strange, starring John Lithgow, Alfred Molina and Marisa Tomei. The film screens Thursday, October 30 at 7:00pm, at the Paramount Theatre located at 5th and Victoria Street.

Tickets are available in advance at MovieMart, 444 St. Paul Street, and at the Paramount Theatre Monday through Wednesday evenings the week of the screening. You can also purchase them at the door before the Thursday evening screening. New on-line tickets sales allow members to pre-purchase for any KFS series film through kamloopsfilmsociety.ca/tickets. A $2 annual membership in the Kamloops Film Society is required.

Mimosa quintet concocts its own unique sound

If Cleo Lane, Jobim and Serge Gainsbourg all got together one night and jammed, they might sound like what Mimosa has to offer: gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations. The Vancouver quintet draws on Jazz, Brazilian Sambas, French 60ies pop and Cabaret music to concoct its own unique sound.

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Entertainment Management is presenting the quintet Friday, November 7. Showtime is at 7:30pm and doors open at 7:00pm The venue, Calvary Community Church is located at 1205 Rogers Way. Purchase tickets from Kamloops Live Box Office online at kamloopslive.com or call 250-374-5483. For more information visit EntertainmentManagement.ca or call 250-851-1180.

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Kamloops Symphony: Remembering Join Kamloops Symphony at the Sagebrush Theatre on November 15 at 7:30pm, for a performance of evocative music from and about the Great War years. This Classic Series performance includes the world premiere of a new work for piccolo and orchestra and a new song commemorating the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WWI. Jeff Pelletier, second flute/piccolo with the Kamloops Symphony, is the soloist for Baker’s Concerto for Piccolo, Piano and

String Orchestra.

Jeff has toured the U.S. and Canada as a flutist. In addition to the Kamloops Symphony Jeff is a flutist with the Vancouver Chamber Players, with the touring ensemble Winter Harp, and performs regularly with Vancouver Island Symphony.

Buy tickets at the door, or at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250374-5483 or 1-866-374-5483, or online at kamloopslive.ca. For more information: contact the Symphony office at 250-372-5000 or visit kamloopssymphony.com

Hello, I am running for school trustee in the upcoming Civic Election. I am a retired school principal. If elected, I bring with me four important attributes:

Experience, Enthusiasm, Dedication, and Time.

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Time: being retired I have the time necessary to ensure all of my trustee responsibilities get my fullest attention.

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The Great War Tank lecture

The Kamloops Museum and Archives is presenting a free lecture by the Canadian Education Centre called The Great War Tank. This presentation takes place on Thursday, November 6 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Museum, 207 Seymour Street.

World War I saw technological advancements in European industrialization that changed the face of war. The capacity to mass-produce guns and munitions coupled with improvements to the supply chain strengthened defensive positions that would alter offensive operations. Tactical, operational, and strategic innovators needed to solve the problem of battlefield mobility over impossible terrain, attacking defending forces under heavy fire, and maintain vital communication channels.

Join Rollie Keith, of the Canadian Military Education Centre, for a special presentation on the various innovators, engineers and their projects that resulted in the origin of the tank and its trials during the Great War. Please pre-register for this free course at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3576 and quoting program number 233283.

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Rogue Style Hair and Beauty team is joining efforts with the Phoenix Centre to fundraise for the “Out of the Ashes Bursary”. This bursary was created to provide educational support to a young person in Kamloops who is recovering from substance abuse issues. Since 2008, 19 bursaries have been awarded.

During the Grand Opening on Friday, October 31, they will kick off this fundraiser by providing a choice of complimentary services in exchange for donation to the bursary. Choices include a hair conditioning treatment, braids, beads or a colourful hair streak. Face painting by donation will also be available. Participants can donate any amount they wish.

Call the salon at 250-374-2859, email roguestylesalon@gmail.com or head to their Open House at #10 – 1390 Hillside Drive. Celebrate by donating to this worthy cause. The salon is open from 9:00am to 8:00pm.

Blues and Brews is back!

Kamloops Art Gallery is presenting Blues and Brews Night once again on Wednesday, November 12 at The Noble Pig Brewhouse, 650 Victoria Street, from 6:30 11:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm). Tickets include an evening of delicious appies from 6:30 to 9:00pm and are available at the Kamloops Art Gallery and The Noble Pig or by calling 250-377-2400. Tickets are limited for this casual and entertaining night out, so don’t wait.

The Noble Pig Brewhouse again shows its nobility and community support by partnering and hosting a fundraiser at this popular microbrewery pub, with proceeds going to the Kamloops Art Gallery.

Along with great live music by Henry Small and his band along with The Reid Margit Sky Project Band, guests will enjoy fun activities including a 50/50 draw, a silent auction of original art by Patricia Kellogg, and lots of great door prizes donated by local businesses.

Bring your friends, relax with local food and brews, and enjoy excellent music while supporting the important work of the Kamloops Art Gallery.

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Library hosts reading with Native author The TNRD Library System is hosting a reading and discussion led

by Aboriginal author Frank Christo-

pher Busch on Saturday, November 1 at 2:00pm, at the Kamloops Library. Busch will be reading from his debut novel Grey Eyes.

Frank Christopher Busch is a member of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.

Christopher honed his writing skills while working at a law firm during the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement,

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when he interviewed hundreds of survivors and wrote their stories for their claim against the federal government.

According to Christopher, he wrote Grey Eyes in response to the message he received over and over from residential school survivors: “I just

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The event is free, but space is limited, so please contact the library to reserve a spot.

For more information contact Audrey Ambrus, Readers Advisor at 250-372-5145 or email aambrus@ tnrd.ca.

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NORth shORE sENiORs calENdaR events and activities for the month of november

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NOVEMBER EVENts

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Sunday, Nov. 2: daylight savings Time Tuesday, Nov. 11: Remembrance day Open at noon Sat. Nov. 15 : prostate Cancer support Group 10am Sat. Nov. 16 : pancake Breakfast 9 – 11am

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wEEkly EVENts mondays: 1pm: Euchre TUEsdays: 10am: Wood Carving, 1pm: Whist WEdnEsdays: 1-3pm: CRIBBaGE THURsdays: 1pm: Whist, 1-3:30pm: BRIdGE FRIdays: 11:30am -1:00pm: Lunch 1pm: Hand & Foot Canasta sUndays: 7:30-11pm: Fender Bender dance $10 at the door. Licensed.

EvERy TUEsday BInGo: 6:00pm Come out for some fun and frolic.

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Friday, November 7 • 6:30pm

Community Dinner Sunday, November 9 • 5pm

Chinese Food menu by Moon Wok Restaurant and live entertainment Tickets $15.00 each (must be purchased in advance).

rememBrAnCe DAy Tuesday, November 11 Centre is closed.

Formerly known as Pie Night

DeSSert & DAnCe night

Tuesday, November 25 • 6:30pm

$3 per slice of pie, ice cream and coffee or tea.

Live entertainment.

All events are held at the North Centre, Own orShore rentCommunity at RiverBend.

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FREE FLU CLINICS South Kamloops CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH 1205 Rogers Way Thursday, November 6 Friday, November 7 Monday, November 24 9 am – 4 pm No appointment necessary

North Kamloops KAMLOOPS FULL GOSPEL TABERNACLE 1550 Tranquille Road Thursday, November 13 Friday, November 14 9 am – 4 pm No appointment necessary

Children’s Flu Clinic

PUBLIC HEALTH 519 Columbia Street Ph: 250-851-7300 Monday, November 17 Monday, December 1 Monday, December 15 By appointment only

Flu Information Line 250-851-7359 Bring your Care Card with you!

Flu shots are safe, effective, and free for the following: • People 65 years and older and their caregivers/household contacts • People of any age in residential care facilities • Children and adults with chronic health conditions and their household contacts • Children & adolescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin/ ASA) and their household contacts.

• Children & adults who are very obese • Aboriginal people • All children 6-59 months of age • Household contacts and caregivers of infants and children 0-59 months of age • Pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy during the influenza season and their household contacts • Visitors to hospitals, health centres and residential care facilities • People who work with live poultry • Health care and other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications • Individuals who provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g., crew on ships) • People who provide essential community services (First Responders, Corrections Workers) • Inmates of provincial correctional institutions The flu (influenza) is highly contagious. Getting your flu shot protects you and those around you – at home, school and work.

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Have a smashing Halloween!

■■ 3rd Annual Haunted House on Oct. 30 and 31 at Sakred Skin and Studio, 320 Victoria St. Entry fee is a canned good or donation for the Food Bank. Showing times are: Oct. 30: 1 to 4pm (Kid friendly), 7 to 10pm (Adult), Oct. 31: 1 to 3pm (Kid friendly) and 7 to 11pm (Adult).

FMI call 250-828-1313.

■■ The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. - Alyssa Baker on Nov. 1 from 7 to 9pm. FMI visit theartweare.com.

■■ Live in the Lounge at Lake City Casino, 540 Victoria St. Nov. 1 – Sabrina Weeks and Mike Hillard ■■ Old Time Fiddlers Dance on Nov. 1 from 7:30 to 10:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Enjoy Cowboy Two-steps, Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Foxtrots and more! FMI call 250-376-2330.

■■ “Hemmingway’s Hot Havana” on Nov. 1 at 7pm at TRU Clocktower Alumni Theatre. FMI contact 250-634-4103 or trususocialists@ hotmail.com.

■■ Silent Auction Fundraiser for Sam Donovan on Nov. 1 from 7 to 11pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Full evening of live music, silent auction, desserts, coffee and tea. Tickets available at Zack’s Coffee and The Art We Are. To donate visit gofundme.com/b37izs.

■■ R.I.H. Craft-A-Fair sponsored by the R.I.H. Evening Auxiliary on Nov. 2 from 10am to 4pm at the ISC, 300 Lorne St. ■■ Conversations In Health on Nov. 4 at 6:30pm at Caffe Motivo, 229 Victoria St. We will start a conversation, get you thinking, talking, and have you leave with specific action steps that can make a difference right away. RSVP by calling Janice 250-574-3734 for this free event, seating is limited to 30 participants.

The Philosophers’ Cafe is a way of generating conversation where a topic is pre-selected, a person conversant with that topic gives a short opening overview, bringing in as many facets as possible to consider, and the discussion is then opened to the public. Pictured is Kayle Sandulescu facilitating the October 21 discussion regarding the question: Is there a way to develop the tar sands responsibly or should we leave the oil in the ground? The Philosophers’ Cafe, sponsored by the Council of Canadians, meets at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month from September to May (excluding December) at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225-7th Avenue. It is free and open to the public.

■■ The Contenders Tour on Nov. 7 at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre.

Tickets at Kamloops Live Box Office 250-374-5483. FMI visit valdy. com or fjellgaard.ca.

■■ Indoor Farmers Market at Sahali Centre Mall every Sat. from 10am to 2pm Oct. 25 to Dec. 20.

Open to local vendors, if you “Make it, Bake it, Grow it.” FMI call Andy at 250-577-3810, or dandyme2@ hotmail.com.

■■ Kamloops Writers Festival from Nov. 7 to 9 at the Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour St. W. Registration deadline is Nov. 1 and includes wine and cheese open mic, blue pencil critiques, panel discussions

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WE HAVE GOULISH GAMES! Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game Murder Mystery Party Games Elder Sign • A Game of Thrones • Resident Evil and lots more!

334 Seymour Street 250-377-0745 www.allaboardgames.ca

and more. FMI or to register: kamloopsarts.ca, admin@kamloopsarts. ca or 250-372-7323.

■■ Pottery and Fine Crafts Sale presented by Thompson Valley Potters Guild on Nov. 8 from 10am to 4pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. ■■ Remembrance Day Memories on Nov. 9 at 5pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Dinner followed by songs and stories from the war years. Everyone is welcome.

For tickets please call Trish 250-3741484, the Cathedral office 250-3723912, or Roger 250-374-2316. Buy your tickets early or call to reserve.

■■ Brews and Blues presented by Kamloops Art Gallery on Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 11pm at the Noble Pig, 650 Victoria St. Tickets available at the Gallery or the Noble Pig. FMI call Trudy at 250-574-0169.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House Open Mic Night on Nov. 15 at 7:30pm at Barnhartvale Hall. Feature act is Birchbark from Salmon Arm. FMI call Chrisy at 250-573-0025.

■■ Dinner and Comedy/Magic Show fundraiser for Children’s Circle Daycare Society on Nov. 15 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm and show at 8pm. Tickets available at both childcare locations or by calling 250-314-5033.

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echo stargazer

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Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can see the light and you’re on your way. You’re attracting love so get out and have some fun but keep your feet moving.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) There’s work to do and it’s time to visit the budget. Some things are expensive but they’re keepers.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) The energy drain wears off and you’re ready to go. Dress your best and bump into some new friends.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You’re in the spotlight career wise and opportunities present themselves. Put it all together and make a dream come true.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) If you’re staying in the city get out and try something new. Let your imagination lead you to a new hobby. Love is waiting at the bookstore.

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Andy PhilPot for City Council Dedicated to our community • Acknowledge the needs of our community • Improve open communications • Ensure fiscal responsibility • Improve alternative transportation • Address needs of our arts community

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’re ready for action and team work as things reset. Set joint expectations and launch new goals.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You might want to lose yourself in all the attention but it’s better to stay focused. Love comes to you if you let it.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Chores, daily rhythm, and health turn for the better returning a needed smile. Things really are working out.

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Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Children and a child like attitude color your expressions this week. Go ahead and have some fun.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Friends and family call or drop by. It’s a good week to stay in and work from home.. after a trip to the gym.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You generally see a more detailed picture than most and now’s a good time to share that vision. A new job is possible, just ask.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Home repairs and family drama cloud the week but luck with money continues. Work extra hard and attend that party.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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