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Indulge in sweets and storytelling this Easter Like any holiday grounded in Christian roots, their eggs, and presenting them to Eostre as a place eggs there. a cartoonish commercialization of traditions symbol of gratitude.

The dyeing of Easter eggs might also be tends to take shape over the passing years.

Known as prolific procreators, rabbits are an rooted in religious connotation. One Easter Easter, considered a highly reverent Christian ancient symbol of fertility and renewed life. egg tradition harks back to Mary Magdalene, holiday, marks the day that Jesus arose from According to some sources, the Easter bunny the first person to see Jesus after the Resurrecthe dead following his Crucifixion. So, how first arrived in America in the 1700s with Ger- tion. Standing in the presence of an emperor, did we get from Crucifixion to Resurrection to man immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania she proclaimed the Resurrection of Jesus while baby chicks, chocolates, egg decorating, flower holding a plain egg. The emperor said that baskets and candy hunts?

Jesus’ rising from the dead was as likely as her Who invented the Easter Bunny anyegg turning red—and the egg turned bright way? Abundant baskets of goodies red while he was still speaking. delivered in the middle of the night The egg, another ancient symbol does sound like a rather thrilling representing new life, has been concept (as well as something associated with pagan springto satisfy the sweet tooth time celebrations. From a in between Christmas and Christian perspective, EasHalloween). However, ter eggs represent Jesus’ is anyone else mildly emergence from the tomb rattled by a life-sized and his resurrection. rabbit? It’s a mythologiAfter Halloween, Easter cal being with enough is the second best-selling dexterity to carry mulcandy holiday in North tiple baskets from house America. Among the most to house, and most likely, popular sweet treats associthe ability to drive a car? ated with this day are chocoSanta has a sleigh and reindeer; late eggs, which date back to does anyone talk about the Easter early 19th century Europe. The Bunny’s transportation? Is he or she jellybean, another egg-shaped candy, just hopping all over the globe? Does the became affiliated with Easter in the 1930s.

Easter Bunny have helpers? Who is this bunny According to some sources, the tradition of anyway? decorating Easter eggs dates back to the 13th Some historians claim that “Easter” is and transported their tradition of an egg-laying century. Once considered a forbidden food durderived from “Eostre”, a pagan goddess hare called “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws.” ing Lent, people would paint, decorate and eat of spring and fertility. According to legend, Children made nests for the bunny to lay its eggs on Easter as a way of celebrating the end Eostre discovered a dying bird in the cold and colored eggs in. The custom eventually spread of fasting and penance. turned it into a rabbit so that its fur would keep across the States, with the offerings evolving When feasting on chocolate or while hunting it warm. Even though it was a rabbit, it still over time—with chocolate, candy and gifts. for brightly colored eggs, be sure to share the laid eggs like a bird. Variations of this tale have Children were encouraged to make nests from folklore behind beloved Easter traditions. the bird-turned-bunny painting and decorating hats or baskets so the Easter Bunny could Alicia Ashcroft, Freelance

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Hundreds gathered at the newly restored Battle Street Cenotaph on Sunday, April 9, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Vimy is highly recognized as the event that galvanized Canada as a nation. Almost 3,600 soldiers’ lives were taken and thousands more were injured in the largely Canadian-led allied battle that is recognized as a vital turning point of the First World War. Included in the cenotaph restoration was the relaunch of the clock, which is now purported to be the only functioning cenotaph clock in Canada.

BCLC explores design-build option for its head office April 4, 2017, British Columbia real estate advisor, to explore mentally friendly space that open.dll/showDisplayDocumen Lottery Corporation issued a all options for the most appro- will serve its employees, cus- t?sessionID=106383405&disID non-binding Request for Pre- priate building solution. In tomers and community well into =35228004&docType=Tender& Qualification (RFPQ) on BC Bid order to make the right decision the future. dis_version_nos=1&doc_search_ to pre-qualify up to four vendors for its future and maximize its More information about the by=Tend&fromEmail=yes for provision of property devel- investment, BCLC intends on RFPQ can be found on BC Bid The RFPQ will close on opment and contracting services, developing a concept plan and at: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/ May 9, 2017. who will be eligible to submit detailed business case analysis a proposal for a potential new of options and financial implipurpose-built Kamloops head cations to renew BCLC’s head office building. office, including consideration A rabbit came into a shop and asked, “Got any carrots?” The seller BCLC’s current head office is of means to utilize approprianswered, “No!” over 50 years old and the signifi- ate space in part of, or all of a The next day the rabbit came again and asked, “Got any carrots?” The cant costs associated with reno- new building; or recondition the vation and maintenance of its 50-year-old existing building. seller replied “No!” current head office have required BCLC has enjoyed 31 years Next day the rabbit came and asked, “Got any carrots?” The seller BCLC to examine the condition of success in Kamloops and shouted, “No! And if you come again and ask for carrots, I’ll take nails of its whole facility and consider looks forward to many more in and hammer you on the wall by your ears!” a long-term solution. the downtown core. Ultimately, Early next morning the rabbit came back and asked, “ Got any nails?”

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50th Anniversary Trivia Contest Underway The Thompson Nicola Regional District Library has wrapped up the first week of its 50th Anniversary Trivia Contest and nearly all of the respondents answered the question correctly.

The question was: What was the date of the TNRD’s incorporation? The multiplechoice answers were as follows: a) November 24, 1966; b) November 24, 1967; c) November 24, 1968 or d) November 24, 1969. The correct answer was b), November 24, 1967. The answer can be found by clicking on “Fact Sheet” link under “About TNRD” on our homepage. Answers to subsequent questions can also be found at tnrd.ca.

This week’s question is: Including the bookmobile, how many branches does the TNRD Library System have? a) 7, b) 13, c) 14 or d) 19.

From now until the date of the TNRD’s 50th anniversary, November 24, a weekly trivia question will be posted on the TNRD’s special 50th anniversary website, 50th.tnrd.ca, with a prize awarded each month to one of the respondents who has answered one of that month’s trivia questions correctly. Then, on November 24, the names of all of the respondents who have correctly answered a trivia question throughout the year will be entered into a draw for a 50th anniversary celebration prize.

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It’s early rising for spring cleaning Oh, spring, the time of year when you leave this project easier for pedestrians and vehicles, the house dressed for -4˚ and arrive home at but also made me grateful for the early-bird 15˚. It seems too late to wear salt-stained baristas and bakers that fill Victoria Street Sorels, but too soon to switch into shorts with aromas before most Kamloopsians have (excluding the throngs of runners training hit snooze for the third time! for Boogie the Bridge on the 30th!). What a In the following weeks, you may notice refreshing time to dress for 3 seasons in one more sandwich boards, patios, and flower day! Similarly, it’s the time of year where planters popping up Downtown. In the folyou overhear “spring cleaning” in the news, lowing months, keep out an eye out for Capthroughout the neighbourhood, and finally pies moving an interactive art cart, a public take notice of the cobwebs in the corner of piano, a lending library, or setting up a stage CAP COMMENTS for the office. live music. In the meantime, check out Angela Halas This week, the CAP Team’s first Spring www.downtownkamloops.com as we will be cleaning initiative is taking place through announcing details shortly about our Spring 6 early mornings, 5 brooms, 4 blocks of sidewalks, 3 Fest that’s taking place from May 26th- 28th! pressure washers, 2 squeegees, and 1 goal: beautification.

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March Madness and the post-cinematic slog Film Festival recap time! No time like the present, am I right? end. Witnessing stories unfold, watching characters develop.

Love blossoming, bonds breaking. There were reunions and Why yes, thank you for noticing, it is April, and the film fesdepartures, sacrifices and losses, successes and victories; all tival closed March…11th. Seriously though. What happened to the other half of March? Is this what everyone means by the things that lift us up and tear us down. Some films were March Madness? Talk about a time warp. It’s like I came home based on true stories, and while others were works of fiction, that Saturday night, kicked off my shoes, took a jump to the the tales still tend to hold a mirror up to our faces. What a left, step to the right, and then suddenly it’s April Fools Day. privilege to be a part of that shared experience; to grateful What is this, a joke? and ashamed for the human condition in its entirety. All that After a time of tremendous busy-ness, all I wanted to do was empathy, community, catharsis and buttery popcorn...what be at home. I’d leave for work each day and take one last look else in life does anyone need? at my dog laid on the couch all tangled in a blanket. “I WILL Over ten days, I caught 15 movies. I ugly cried four times, PERFECTLY COME BACK TO YOU”, I’d say, like some sweaty action napped three times, abandoned one movie and--more times FABULOUS hero before hopping into a helicopter. than I could count--laughed until nearly crying and vice versa.

Alicia Ashcroft Event exhaustion is a real thing, although all things conI lost sleep, danced, drank wine. I wore sequins, high heels sidered, it’s a rather glamorous ailment. As per usual it was a whirlwind and red lipstick. Each night I’d nestle in my standard seat with my Frida of wine, films, cheese and conversation. On average, there are so many Kahlo bag filled with blankets, tissues, and other goodies and necessities. plays, concerts, parties and shows happening each week that you’re hard Each night I’d feel like all was well with the world. pressed to catch everything. But, as a committed audience member and Once the last film credits had rolled, I got a little lump in my throat. It arts supporter, I do tend to exhaust myself. Following the KFF, I experi- was partly related to 20th Century Women, but as always, it’s that end of enced a legitimate post-cinematic slog that stretched out over three weeks. I an era feeling, the closing of another festival year. There’s so much time remember the events fondly, but my entire being was so drained to express spent preparing for it, and suddenly it’s just like popcorn and discarded those recollections with any wit or clarity. ticket stubs on the floor.

Perhaps for other KFF participants, the thrills of those ten days are long Then, of course, is the party, so you just shirk off your sentimentally for gone. Just dim memories of dark theatres. Or maybe they found a film or the moment. Chatting all things films, events, and special guests with other two or ten that was like a finding long-time friend or a cinematic soul mate. partygoers, gin and red carpet photos and shaking it like a Polaroid picture Running the gamut of emotion. Feeling all the feels. Welcome to my happy on the dance floor. What a way to celebrate another season with all the place. Losing yourself in a story and finding your way back by the film’s fabulous film festival folk that helped make such a magical time happen.

Kamloops Film Society has a terrific, yet short lineup for the Spring Series

This year’s Spring Series starts April 13th with the Spanish film Julieta, directed by Pedro Almodovar (All About My Mother, Volver). This film is based on three short stories from Canadian writer, Alice Munro’s book Runaway. Julieta is about the mother’s struggle to survive uncertainty. It’s also about fate, about guilt complexes and about that unfathomable mystery that leads us to abandon the people we love, erasing them from our lives as if they had never meant anything, as if they had never existed.

April 20th will see a screening of A Man Called Ove. This hilarious film, which was Sweden’s entry for Best Foreign Film at this past Oscars, is based on the novel of the same name. A Man Called Ove hits all of the genre’s sweet spots, without ever tipping into the saccharine; this is a drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools.

After a short break the Kamloops Film Society will return on May 11th with Martin Scorsese’s

latest masterpiece; Silence. Silence which tells the stunning and powerful story of two Christian missionaries (Adam Driver and Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield) who travel to Japan in search of their missing mentor (Academy Award nominee Liam Neeson) at a time when Christianity was outlawed.

When they are captured and imprisoned, both men are plunged into an odyssey that will test their faith, challenge their sanity and, perhaps, risk their very lives in this passionate, harrowing, beautiful masterpiece.

May 18th will end the year with the latest from Studio Ghibli (Ponyo, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbour Tortoro). Studio Ghibli fans can rejoice at the arrival of Michael Dudok De Wit’s sumptuous The Red Turtle, an exciting harbinger of the wonders that the animation house’s post-Miyazaki era might hold. The Red Turtle feels like it has been a part of oral histories for millennia. The reference points for this wordless fable are vast and univer-

sal but ultimately it hinges on love and family. An amalgamation of ancient Eastern tales and the Genesis narrative, The Red Turtle has the scope of a Greek myth and the captivating power of a hymn.

With Ghibli’s impressionistic tableaux and Dudok De Wit’s traditional influences, this tender, intimate film emerges as an instant classic that deserves to be worshipped on the big-screen. “This is a quiet little masterpiece of images, each one rich with meaning, that collectively speak to a universal process.”— Eric Kohn, IndieWire.

The Kamloops Film Society is excited for the lineup of films and hopes many Kamloopsians will come out and enjoy them. The films screen on Thursdays at 7pm at the Paramount Theatre with tickets available at MovieMart or at the door. Tickets will be available by April 8th. Please remember to bring your membership card to show at the door.

For more information, visit the Kamloops Film Series website at www.kamloopsfilmseries.ca

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Kamloops’ own Plant Based Nutrition Group presents a Nutritional Seminar with Christine Lucas, Tuesday, April 25 at 7pm at Royal LePage (322 Seymour Street). There will be a special question and answer period after the seminar.

Christine is a plant based nutritional vegan; she graduated from The Plant Based Studies at eCornell University. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from her. The doors will be locked promptly at 7:15 so don’t be late. To RSVP, or for more information, visit the Kamloops Plant Based Nutrition Facebook page or call 250-851-5688.

Private well users are encouraged to protect their drinking water With the annual spring melt underway, Interior Health is advising all homeowners with private wells to take appropriate steps to safeguard their drinking water.

When spring runoff flows into a well and mixes with the source water, there is significant risk of bacterial contamination.

Homeowners should: consider whether their well is equipped to ensure their tap water is clean and safe, ensure their wells are properly protected from flooding and take appropriate water treatment measures and test their well water regularly to prevent water-borne illnesses caused by contamination of water with harmful bacteria such as E. coli.

For information related to well water testing, please visit https:// www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbc-files/well-water-testing.

The list of laboratories approved by the B.C. Provincial Health Officer for drinking water microbiology testing is available here: http://lmlabs.phsa.ca/Documents/ PHO%20Approved%20Laboratory%20List.pdf.

The Interior Health website’s Drinking Water page also has a variety of information related to clean, safe, and reliable tap water, which can be found at: https:// www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Pages/ default.aspx.

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Time to talk ticks As the weather warms, people across Interior Health will be spending more time outdoors in tall grass or wooded areas and this means an increased chance of getting tick bites. Ticks are small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease.

Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors, are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites.

Ticks are common across Interior Health. The most common tick species in our region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which is not known to carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, although it is very rare. In addition, some ticks also have toxins that can cause tick paralysis, a condition resulting in temporary muscle weakness and paralysis until the tick is removed.

Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in B.C. carry Lyme disease.

The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus or Ixodes angustus) is more common in the coastal areas of B.C., but may also be present in some areas within Interior Health. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull’s eye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite.

If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Use needlenose tweezers to gently grasp the tick close to the skin and pull the tick straight out without squeezing.

After removal, clean the area with soap and water. Try to save the tick in a sealed container with a cotton ball soaked in a bit of water and record the date of the bite. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walkin medical clinic.

All tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever

there is a break in the skin. Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, it is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses. Signs of many tick-borne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain, and rash. Anyone who experiences a bulls-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible. If you saved the tick, bring it with you to your medical appointment. Ticks that are still alive can be tested for Lyme disease.

Additional precautions people can take to prevent illnesses from tick bites include: walking on cleared trails when in tall grass or wooded areas; covering up by wearing a hat, long sleeves, and pants; wearing light-coloured clothing to help spot ticks easily; tucking pant legs into socks or boots; applying insect repellent containing DEET on uncovered skin; checking clothing and scalp (covered or not) when leaving an area where ticks may live - ask someone to help check hard to reach areas; having a shower after returning from areas where ticks may live and regularly checking household pets for ticks.

To reduce ticks from entering your home and yard, try these steps: keep your lawn short and remove any fallen leaves and weeds; keep a buffer area such as wood-chip or gravel border between your lawn and wooded areas or stone walls (any play equipment or play zones should be kept away from wooded areas); trim tree branches to allow more sunlight in your yard; keep wood piles and bird feeders away from the house and widen and maintain trails on your property.

More information is available at: Ticks and Lyme Disease – Interior Health: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/ CommunicableDiseaseControl/ Pages/Ticks.aspx or at the HealthLinkBC BC file: http://www. healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile01. stm as well as Tick Talk – BC Centre for Disease Control: http:// www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/a-z/_l/ LymeDisease/ticktalk/ticktalkvideos/TickTalkVideoEnglish.htm

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From April 8-13, the Customer Care & Patrol (CAP) Team was working in the early hours of the morning and hitting the streets before merchants opened their doors for business. The CAP Team took the time to power wash entire city block sidewalks in a tandem effort of neighbourhood fundraising and Spring cleaning as a final farewell to Winter. A safe, clean and friendly downtown is what we always strive for and this will help that goal!

The CAP Team mandate is to promote public safety, assist all visitors to downtown, and make Downtown Kamloops a desirable place to shop, play, eat, and live. The program was created by the KCBIA in the summer of

2004 and employs university students. Over 80 young adults have worked in the program and have gone on to a variety of careers including Crown Counsel, the RCMP, Kamloops Innovation, the City of Kamloops, Tourism Kamloops, Tourism Sun Peaks, KRCC, as well as medicine and law.

Due to the success of the summer program and interest from the community the year-round patrol was created in 2015.

Go to http://www.kcbia. com/5724-2/ for sign-up information and donor tracking. For more information, please contact the Customer Care & Patrol Team at 250-572-3008/3009 or capteam@ downtownkamloops.com

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His sound has been described as “getting a coat of sunshine applied to your eardrums”, and he and his band are known for playing songs with lots of melody, groove and vocal harmonies. His sixth album, Lo Único Constante – the one constant – is being released on April 7, with an accompanying concert tour. The Cuban-Canadian singer-songwriter will expand his band from the usual four-piece to full orchestra with innovative arrangements on Friday April 21 and Saturday April 22, at 7:30 pm in the Sagebrush Theatre.

Tickets can be purchased from Kamloops Live! Box Office at 1-866-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.ca.

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Two new guided tours to enjoy this year ACT Adventures, in partnership with Chimera Theatre, is pleased to introduce two new-guided interpretive walking tour experiences in Downtown Kamloops – “Arts & Culture Walking Tour” and “Historical Wine & Ale Tour”.

These tours will highlight key cultural, historical and flavorful locations throughout the downtown core.

“ACT Adventures saw an opportunity to provide engaging and insightful experiences for visitors and locals alike. Kamloops’ downtown offers the perfect locale to showcase the best of the city’s DNA - history, culture, flavors and lifestyle,” notes Rob Lemire, partner at ACT Adventures.

“ACT Adventures has been providing interpretive adventures for years, predominantly in the form of back country camping and guided snowshoeing tours, and the idea to bring a similar interpretive experience to Kamloops’ downtown was a perfect fit.”

The tours will operate April through

October, coinciding with Kamloops’ peak visitor season. The tour routes are easy to walk and are appropriate for those seeking a deeper connection with Kamloops and its stories.

The partnership with Chimera Theatre will deliver authentic, theatrical improvisation recounting Kamloops’ history and its notable characters to create lasting memories for visitors.

“Making personal connections during travel is a priority for many. The new tours will do just that – connect visitors to what we, as locals, love most about Kamloops. And, of course, deliver the experience in a fun and memorable way,” adds Lemire.

The “Locals 2 for 1 Tour” launches on Friday, April 14th at 5pm and 6pm. Regular tours officially kick off for the season on April 18th until midOctober. Tours can be booked online at www.actadventures.ca/kamloops.

For more information about ACT Adventures, visit www.actadventures.ca.

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■■ Any Mummers ‘Lowed In exhibition of Emily Hope’s work at Arnica Artist-Run Centre (old Courthouse Cultural Centre 7, Seymour St) Mar28-Apr22 FMI email arnicaarc@ gmail.com or visit www.ArnicaArtistRunCentre.ca ■■ Barb’s Used Book & Music Sale Sat, Apr. 8- Sat, Apr. 22, in Sahali Mall (945 Columbia St) during Mall hours. All money raised will go to Kamloops Symphony. FMI call KSO office 250-372-5000 ■■ WCT “The Cure for Death by Lightning” At Sagebrush Theatre (821 Munro St) Thurs, Apr.6- Sat, Apr.15 Not suitable for all audiences, 14+ Tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office: www.kamloopslive.ca or 250374-5483 FMI www.wctlive.ca ■■ April Live Music at Art We Are Sat, Apr.15 Lisa Anderson, time TBA 246 Victoria St. FMI and ticket info visit https://www.theartweare.com/ ■■ Kamloops Burlesque Presents Fan Favorites 2016 Thurs, Apr 13 at The Blue Grotto (319 Victoria St).

Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9:30pm. Tickets available in person at Instinct Adornment or purchase online at www.KamTix.ca VIP tickets available.

■■ Easter Egg Hunt at the Kamloops Wildlife Park (9077 Dallas Dr) April 14-17 9:30am-4pm (last admission at 3:30pm) FMI visit http://www. bcwildlife.org/eventslist.htm ■■ Victorio’s Wisdom Awakening to the Spiritual Evolution Meet the author Mairi Budreau & book signing at Chapter’s in Aberdeen Village, Sat, Apr 15 1pm–4pm ■■ National Canadian Film Day 150 Wed, Apr 19 at Landmark Cinema Paramount (503 Victoria St) Free! 6:30pm Medley of Crazy 8’s and Local Short Films. 8:00pm An American Cream: The Education of William Bowman. FMI : canfilmday. ca or #CanFilmDay ■■ Pop, Rock, Soul and Symphony with Alex Cuba Fri, Apr 21 and Sat, Apr. 22 7:30pm both nights at the Sagebrush Theatre (821 Munro St) Tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office: www.kamloopslive.com or 250-374-5483 ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House Making Music for the Kids Sat, Apr 22 Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7:00pm FMI: Chrisy @ 250-5730025 or www.barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com ■■ Boogie The Bridge Sun, Apr. 30 sign in/registration 7-8am, Boogie

BARB’S BOOK SALE - is a great place to pick up your summer reading.

The sale, which benefits the Kamloops Symphony is on until April 22 at Sahali Centre Mall.

starts at 8:30am. FMI visit http://boogiethebridge.com ■■ Walk for Alzheimers Sun, May 7, Registration 9am; Walk at 10:30am – noon at Tournament Capital Centre (910 McGill Rd) Indoor and Outdoor Tracks, FMI or to Volunteer contact Marg Rodgers 250-377-8200 Email: mrodgers65@telus.net or walkforalzheimers.ca or kamwfm@hotmail.com or see the facebook Page “Kamloops Investors Group Walk for Alzheimers.”

■■ Spring Festival downtown Kamloops Fri, May 26-Sun, May 29. FMI visit www.kcbia.com ■■ CNIB Seeking Volunteer Receptionist approx. 3 hrs week FMI contact Les Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm 250-374-8080 Ext.6190 ■■ HACK Nights at Kamloops Makerspace (207 Victoria St. West) Every Wednesday 6-8pm, drop in for a tour, work on a project or learn a new skill.

FMI http://kamloopsmakerspace.com/ ■■ Open Mic Night the first and third Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub, 126 4th Ave. Free.

■■ All Inclusive Drop-In Yoga at Let’s Move Studio (831 Victoria St) Mondays 1-1:50pm. By donation.

FMI contact thekamloopsselfadvocate@yahoo.com or letsmovestudio. com ■■ Drop-In Ping Pong Desert Garden Community Centre (540 Seymour St) Tuesdays 7-9pm, Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm. Small Drop-In Fee. FMI call 250-372-3965 ■■ The world famous Kamloops Rube Band practices Monday evenings (except holidays) at the Kam-

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New members with playing experience are welcome to drop in and join the band, having fun with music! FMI call Terry at 250-374-1606.

■■ Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition Group - meets last Tuesday of every month; The Royal LePage Kamloops Realty; 322 Seymour St) 7-9pm Free drop-in. Guest Speaker, Karina Inkster. FMI Christine Lucas 250-374-4455 ■■ The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group is a group for ostomates and their support persons. Enhance your quality of life through interaction with others who live with an ostomy.

FMI call: Edie at 250-819-0945 or Nightingale Medical at 250-377-8844.

■■ Toastmasters meetings every Thurs. 7pm at Desert Gardens (540 Seymour St) FMI Leah Knight 250571-4657.

■■ Social Ballroom Dancing for terrified beginners to experienced dancers in the Dogwood Room, Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Ave. on Thursdays. Lesson at 6:30pm.

Dance 7 to 9pm. Drop-in fee. FMI contact Dance With Me Kamloops at 250-377-3743 or dancewithmekamloops.com.

■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH Thrift Seller. Put your great customer service skills to a good cause. FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call 250374-0487.

■■ Kamloops Power Choir meets Thursdays, 7 to 8pm. All ages and levels welcome. Lansdowne Village (unit #204 - 450 Lansdowne St.) FMI call 250-299-1203 or visit www.kamloopspowerchoir.com.

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ECHO STARGAZER DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Watch the horizon as news from a distance cramps your spiritual style. You’ll be frisky and ready to play but partners are being reevaluated. Expect sudden outbursts.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Money earned but slow to arrive finally stops in to say hello. Even though you’d love to get going on a new adventure, the past will surprise with overtures. Resist the urge to throw stones at deserving targets.

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Now that the fight is behind it’s time to reevaluate and collect your thoughts – do not speed ahead.

There’s still a mess to clean up and a new course to set. Fans demand an encore.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) An unexpected outburst of Aries energy causes a public scene as friends choose sides. Personal habits and work efforts require a second look. Love returns from a distance.

DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Just when you thought it was all ahead in love, a surprise conversation gives room for second thoughts. A legal battle that looks lost is actually going to be won. You shine publicly.

DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Lovers will surprise you with unexpected demands. You’re still in an extended money cycle so let the relationship drama slide. Resist the urge to force your opinions on others.

DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Too much of a good thing leads to a gluttonous response that your body just can’t handle. Dinner and dessert look like the perfect date night but don’t go overboard. Love will surprise.

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Love adds a frisky color to a friendly week but relationships require more attention. Money is about to completely dry up so have fun but keep those purse strings drawn tight. Unexpected health concerns flare up.

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) A week of introspection and reflection, recharge completely drained emotional batteries. Kids surprise with an unexpected request. The home once again temporarily drains the coffers.

DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Unexpected events color the home landscape. Extra energy is available for a creative project but the fine print still requires a second look. Love is waiting where you left it.

DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Watch your words as a simple misunderstanding could ruin everything. A second look at the books leads to an optimistic conclusion. Home repairs begin to add up.

DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Watch your finances! Money can come and go but results will be felt. Love returns to say hello.

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

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