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Creating support for those with kidney disease Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring people together. Unfortunately, that seems to be the way life goes. We walk along merrily secure that life as we know it will always remain the same. Our loved ones are fine, we don’t need to worry about them, heck we don’t even need to talk to them because they are always just right where we left them… until they’re not. This kind of thing happens all too much and it takes a shakeup to show us that life is more precious and fleeting than we give it credit for. One group of people who know this more than most is the group of kidney dialysis patients that call Kamloops home. For those who don’t realize, kidney dialysis is one of the most exhaustive and life changing processes that can happen to a person. Your kidneys are imperative to your health because they prevent the build-up of wastes and extra fluid in the body, keep levels of electrolytes stable, such as sodium, potassium and phosphate, and make hormones that help regulate blood pressure, make red blood cells and help your bones stay strong. This life-sustaining job filters and returns to the bloodstream about 200 quarts of fluid every 24 hours. About two quarts are removed from the body in the form of urine and about 198 quarts are recovered. For those individuals whose kidneys cease to run need to partake in dialysis which basically means you are hooked up to a machine an average of three times per week for four hours at a time. This machine filters the toxins out of your blood and returns it to the body, essentially doing the job of your kidneys. Usually the only way you can ever get off dialysis is to get a kidney transplant in which the list is long.

(R) Mel Formanski, one of the founding organizers of the newly formed support group, and son Adam Formanski, who lives with kidney disease.

“We are starting a kidney support group for of community is gone, there are no more supanyone with kidney issues who feels that ports in place. There are a lot of areas that they would benefit from support and a group,” people with kidney issues need and appreciate explains Edna Humphries, a Kidney Founda- emotional support.” tion Board member and mother of a son with This could be as simple as you had to move kidney disease. “The dialysis patients are a into Kamloops from a more rural area for your very close knit group and once you go through treatments and you don’t have a lot of famthe transplant process, after your eight weeks, ily or friends around or after being diagnosed you return to your community and that sense with kidney disease, the stress and time com- continued on page 2

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Electronic charting begins at RIH ER Interior Health has announced that Royal Inland Hospital’s Emergency Department will launch its new electronic medical record (EMR) system on Tuesday, April 12. “Delivery of safe, quality care for our patients is at the core of what our health professionals do

Sherri Morrish, clinical practice educator, displays the new electronic medical record system’s “computer on wheels” that will be used to record information right at the patient’s bedside in the Royal Inland Hospital Emergency Department.

every day. Implementing a new but it also enables immediate electronic medical record sys- access to a patient’s medical tem in Royal Inland Hospital’s information for all members of Emergency Department will his or her health-care team, both advance us on this important within the hospital and in the quality journey,” says Health community upon discharge. Minister Terry Lake. RIH has been busy training “The new EMR system will physicians and nurses to use the enhance patient care by allow- EMR system, as well as making health professionals to input ing some necessary renovations medical information directly to the Emergency Department into a computer system, instead to accommodate the system of creating written orders using changes. These renovations paper and pen,” says Todd Stone, are largely complete, although Kamloops-South Thompson patients should be aware that MLA. “This will reduce the some work may still be occurrisk of human errors in patient- ring over the next few days. care decision making that can The EMR will be implemented occur through use of a written in phases. Additional staff, phyorder system.” sicians and volunteers will be Interior Health (IH) has long added to provide support during been a leader in health infor- the transition to the new system. mation management systems “There may be times during innovation, including the imple- implementation that short delays mentation of an advanced clini- will occur as employees become cal information system for the accustomed to using the new inpatient unit at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver. However, Royal Inland’s $1.7 million EMR project will be the first in IH to launch within an emergency department. The EMR not only helps reduce the potential for misunderstanding and misinterpretation of written physician orders,

New support group hopes to encourage emotional support - continued from front mitment of dialysis treatment has made you feel alienated from some of your old friends. Whatever the reason that you or your loved one feel that being part of a community of people who understand what you are going through may help with, they are inviting you to come and take part. “Emotional well being is such a key component of getting and staying healthy,” Edna continues. “Our idea is to form an informal coffee kidney support group but we are holding an exploratory meeting to find out what everyone wants and then tailor a program and group to meet that need and desire.” If you or anyone you know of could benefit from being part of a kidney support group, join them for their first meeting this Saturday, April 16, 2:00 pm at St. Andrews on the Square. Everyone is welcome and the more the merrier. If for some reason you can’t make it, the group invites you to call them for more information or to let them know you are interested. There is a bevy of people you can make contact with including Edna at 250-376-6361, Mel after 5:00 pm at 250-376-8357 or Linda at 250-579-2274. Tanya Orozco, freelance

system. These will be monitored and adjustments will be made, to ensure that quality patient care remains priority at all times,” says Dr. Anders Ganstal, Chief, RIH Department of Emergency Medicine. “These are exciting times for us. Health professionals will benefit by having accurate, instantaneously available, and easily transmittable information for all members of the integrated care team – both in the hospital, and also in the community after the patient leaves Royal Inland.” Interior Health appreciates that the new electronic medical record is a change in practice at RIH, and we want to thank the public for its patience as we transition to the new system, which will ultimately provide more seamless, patient-centred care for residents in the Kamloops region.

Kamloops RCMP member retiring

Zak served for six years in the canine unit having started his career at just one year of age. Now, at age seven, he is looking forward to his golden years. Highlights of Zak’s career include finding lost children including one who was only 18 months old. He has also located lost hunters and successfully tracked many of the ‘bad guys’. Zak will be retiring locally and staying with his former partner, Cst. Dave Lewis. There will be an adjustment time as Zak sets aside the daily grind of being a police dog and learns to enjoy long walks and playing with his favourite toy instead. On Friday, April 8, a valuMeanwhile, Cst. Lewis has able member of the local police already left for the Police Dog detachment spent his last day Service Training Centre to meet on the job. He’s been with the his new partner. Cst. Lewis and Royal Canadian Mounted Police his new dog will spend six to most of his life and has served nine weeks at the training centre his entire career in Kamloops. together before coming back to Because of his dedication, it is start work at Kamloops RCMP. with a heavy heart that Kamloops Kamloops’ other two police RCMP announces the retirement dogs, Felix and Eric, are still on of Zak, one of three police dogs the job along with their partners, in the local Police Dog Services. Cpl. Budvarson and Cst. Shanks.

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Do you need office furniture? Ged Schwartz is retiring and holding an office and estate sale until April 23 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Located at 415 Lansdowne Street, you can find office furniture, equipment, rugs, art, antiques and other cool stuff! For more information, call 250-374-4585.

It Takes a Community to help the Y The Kamloops YMCA/YWCA is holding its It Takes a Community Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 pm at Flavours of India. The fundraiser dinner is for the Kamloops Community YMCA/YWCA’s Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services Department: Y Women’s Emergency Centre, Children Who Witness Abuse Program and Women’s Outreach Services. In addition to the dinner, there will be a silent auction, musical entertainment, door prizes and lots of fun! Tickets are available at Flavours of India, Downtown Y and Jon Todd Centre Y. For more information call 250-374-6162 or email jbrand@kamloopsy.org.

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Volunteers build, maintain and grow healthy communities. The City of Kamloops invites those that volunteer in our community to help celebrate National Volunteer Week (April 10 to 16) by attending the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Friday, April 15 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Sandman Centre Plaza, 300 Lorne Street. Indoor and outdoor seating will be provided. Kamloops is a city that cares, being home to an extraordinary team of volunteers who support everything from tournament hosting to fundraising activities to Principessa and Genesis held a Spring Shoe Show and Sale on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, city planning. Be sure April 9 at the Doubletree by Hilton. The event was well attended and featured sandals, to come out and enjoy purses, scarves, jewellery and much more. If you missed the show stop by Genesis at 319 lunch and our many Victoria Street. thanks to you.

Scouts issue community challenge for Good Turn Week With our eyes glued to the screens of our phones we often miss out on the opportunity to connect with others. The potential for good deeds is all around us – just waiting to be discovered. Local Scouts are challenging the community to look up from their screens, discover someone in need and perform a Good Turn during the 7th annual Scouts Canada Good Turn Week from April 22 to May 1. Initiated in 2009 by Scouts Canada, Good Turn Week isn’t just for Scouts; it’s a national movement. Simply perform a Good Turn and encourage the recipient to pay it forward to help spark a cycle of goodwill across the community. Simple and easy to perform, Good Turns can change someone’s day. From effortless tasks that take seconds, to small projects, Good Turn opportunities are there for

the taking. They can help make our community friendlier and stronger, not to mention creating healthier, empowered youth and adults at the same time. That’s right, performing an act of kindness is good for the body and mind. So to discover your bright side during Good Turn Week, here are some ideas that might get you started down the Good Turn Week road: Organize a group to pick up litter in a public park or woodlands. Volunteer to do yard work or run an errand, or bake treats and hand them out on your street. Walk someone’s dog, or donate old pet toys, beds and accessories to the Humane Society. Make a special meal for your family or help serve dinner at a homeless shelter. Surprise colleagues with a tasty, homemade snack or lunch.

Give to a food bank, or donate clothing and blankets to a homeless shelter. For bookworms, donate some of your home library to a school or medical facility. Buy a hot drink for someone who makes a difference in your life, such as a bus driver, police officer or teacher. Scouts will carry the load this Good Turn Week. Literally. They’ll be portaging non-perishable donations in canoes across major cities. At the local level, they’ll be involved in various projects from handing out umbrellas on a rainy day or meals to the homeless, to building bat boxes, butterfly gardens and accessories for Habitat for Humanity homes. Find out more or share your Good Turn by submitting it via Scouts.ca/ goodturnweek or on social media by using #GoodTurnWeek and tagging @ScoutsCanada.

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You are invited to Meet the Maestro The Kamloops Symphony and musicians John Kastelic, Olivia its sweet melodic sounds is a Martin and Sam McNally will great part of our city’s arts and be sharing their stories about culture landscape. Every year their lives as professional musithey provide a whole season of cians and what drew them to programming which attracts a classical music.” wide range of audience types. Bruce and his counterparts Whether they are bringing the are a wealth of knowledge classic sounds of Mozart, enterwhen it comes to the symtaining you with the sounds of phony and have amazing Christmas or dazzling you with stories to tell. If you have the sounds of Vienna, the symever dreamt of playing prophony is something you must fessionally or have any quesexperience firsthand to feel the tions, this is your opportunity power of. to come and learn about them Many people are attracted and ask them whatever you to music. Whether it’s a live would like. orchestra rendition of the Star In addition this is a TD Wars sound track or the underSoundcheck Event, which lying beat of your favourite means that 19 to 34 year olds song, music is pure emotion. can register for free for TD There are a lucky few who have Soundcheck and receive access the gift of music and through Maestro Bruce Dunn to special events and $15 tickhard practice, knowledge and ets to their concerts! sheer hard work have mastered it. The big quesSo this Saturday, April 16 head over to The Art tion is who are these people and what is it like to We Are, 246 Victoria Street, at 2:30 pm for Meet be them? the Maestro. There almost couldn’t be a better This year the Kamloops Symphony is helping venue. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture you get up close and personal with the people of the artisan market and tea joint, grab a piece of behind the music and are presenting Meet the their awesome chocolate quinoa cake and a tea and Maestro right here in downtown Kamloops at The revel in the magic that is the symphony. Art We Are on Saturday, April 16. For more information and an up to date sched“Hear Maestro Bruce Dunn’s story about his past ule of concerts and events of the Kamloops Sym25 years with the Kamloops Symphony,” explains phony visit www.kamloopssymphony.com or call Kathy Humphries, executive director of the Kam- 250-372-5000. loops Symphony. “As well, Kamloops Symphony Tanya Orozco, freelance

First annual Hip Hop Festival helps Phoenix Centre The first annual All Ages Hip Hop Festival is being held on Saturday, April 23 at the Kamloops Pow Wow Grounds, located at 220 Chief Alex Thomas Way. Doors open at 11:00 am with performances by 20 Hip

Hop artists from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am. This event features food vendors, apparel, Hip Hop dance workshops, tie-dye lesson, door prizes, buskers and the best rappers that the BC Interior has to offer!

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Effective February 1, the Parks Regulation Bylaw No. 35-66 was amended to include smoke-free parks and city facilities. This includes trails, beaches, playgrounds, fields, stadiums, parking lots, courtyards and all entryways to city facilities. The City of Kamloops is committed to healthy living and caring for our environment. According to Interior Health, there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke and tobacco is the number one cause of death and disease in our society, causing almost 6,000 deaths in BC each year. Reduced exposure to secondhand smoke in public spaces will present fewer health impacts to non-smokers and to persons with existing medical conditions. Smoking restrictions may also increase the motivation for smokers to quit. In addition to the positive health implications, smoke-free parks and outdoor spaces contribute to a healthy and safe environment. Smoking produces associated litter and cleanup costs and toxins released by discarded smoking materials can seep into soil and water, affecting plant and animal life. Improperly extinguished and discarded cigarette butts can cause fires. Currently, no additional bylaw staffing resources will be allocated to this bylaw amendment but where enforcement is required a minimum fine of $100 will be in effect.

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Seeking Volunteers Do you have retail experience, expertise in collectibles, watches or brand name clothing? Do you enjoy working with others and able to commit to being in this positive environment for 3 hours per week? If so, you could share your knowledge and past experiences in so many ways in this busy downtown store. The Afternoon Auxiliary to RIH, Thrift Seller, is seeking volunteers to help merchandise a large variety of good quality items: cashier and/or assist customers. We appreciate our volunteers and we need YOU! So come join us!

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An injured Canadian Goose with serious damage to his wing was finally caught Thursday night in Riverside Park. Other attempts to capture him had failed, but a large group of volunteers from a variety of animal care agencies proved successful. The group included people experienced in animal capture, two Animal Health technologists and several who specialize in wildlife. He was transported to a rehab centre for assessment where they’ll treat him if possible. If the damage is too extensive and it is inhumane to keep him alive unfortunately he will be euthanized. A reminder to dog owners to keep an eye on your pets, as there is a strong possibility that the bird was likely injured by an enthusiastic dog that grabbed the tip of his wing.

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The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) BC- Yukon Division is hosting the Get Together with Technology (GTT) Workshop at the Kamloops Curling Club on Friday, April 22 from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Albert Ruel and Betty Nobel will be facilitating the workshop that features adaptive equipment specialists and a variety of specialized equipment. Everyone with an interest in the assistive devices and technology that are available to the blind and partially sighted is welcome to attend. Admission is free. The Get Together With Technology Program is sponsored by the CCB and was started in Ottawa about three years ago under the umbrella of the Canadian Council of the Blind’s National Office. The program was started to give people who are blind and have low vision chances to share high and low tech solutions, tips,

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Jodi’s gem of the week Up and coming young musician Jeremy Kneeshaw is someone to keep your eye on. He has been playing music all his life and just recently released his first self-titled album “The Jeremy Kneeshaw Album”. Jeremy is not only the vocals on the album, but the instruments as well. The album has a folk rock, bluesy feel. He currently plays in three bands, teaches and is a promotional artist for River Song Guitars. At the Barnhartvale Coffee House on Saturday, April 16, 2016, Jeremy will be the feature artist, playing an intimate acoustic set of music. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Music starts at 7:30 pm. Check him out on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

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Padlock Studios has announced the opening of a new solo exhibition titled, “Manipulations” featuring local photographic artist, Kelsey Gwynne. “Manipulations” will run from April 30 to May 30 with the opening reception on April 30 at 7:00 pm. In this series, ordinary objects and sites transform into surreal and imaginative entities. Kelsey chooses seemingly insignificant subject matter for her photographs and then manipulates and layers them to create imaginary scenes and situations. Kelsey explores and plays with spatial orienting, gravity, human forms, weather elements and light in her photos. She creates images that are hauntingly beautiful and serene; yet can elicit a certain tension with

underlying angst or desolation. “Manipulations” leaves the viewer with realistic visions of imaginative and impossible scenarios in our world. “Manipulations” exhibit will run through May 30. The artist, Kelsey Gwynne, will be present at the opening reception Saturday, April 30 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Gallery hours during the show are Monday to Friday 1:00 to 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. They are located on the first floor of 175, 2nd Avenue. For additional information please contact Robin Hodgson, 250-320-0620, padlockstudios@ hotmail.com, www.padlockstudios.squarespace.com, and find ongoing updates on their Facebook page.

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This year’s theme for Music in the Round is The Joy of Jazz, featuring award winning acoustic guitarist John Gilliat and his top-notch band. Kamloops jazz combo Mo Jazz will open the show.    Music in the Round is held at Irving K. Barber Centre, TRU Brown Family House of Learning   on Saturday, April 23. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 pm and performances begin at 7:30 pm. Proceeds of this fundraising event support the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music and TRU student awards.   Tickets may be purchased at www.tru. ca/foundation/events/round.html.   There will be no tickets available at the door. For more information call 250-828-5264 or email advancementevents@tru.ca.

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Annual spring volunteer drive kicks off CFBX, the campus/community radio station at Thompson Rivers University, will start its spring volunteer drive on Friday, April 15 and will run to Friday, April 29. CFBX is an entirely volunteer run and programmed radio station and is always looking for energetic and creative volunteers to help out on air and off air. Volunteers do not need to be TRU students to get involved. CFBX programs a wide variety of music and spoken word programming with a non-commercial focus. CFBX is especially in need of volunteers for morning shows, classical music hosts and anyone interested in programming in a language other than English. CFBX is an excellent place to build up job skills in audio editing, interviewing, writing, organization skills and computer use. There are numerous ways to get involved at the station on air and off. Anyone interested in getting involved with CFBX can call the station at 250-377-3988, email to radio@tru.ca or drop by the station at House 8, behind the Campus Activity Centre on the TRU campus.

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Kamloops joins the Startup Canada Communities Network The national spotlight is on Kamloops as local entrepreneurs, enterprise-support organizations and government celebrate the city’s designation as an official Startup Canada Community. The Startup Canada Communities Program is the flagship program of Startup Canada, a national network supporting and giving a voice to entrepreneurs through online programs, national awards, flagship events and partnerships with private sector and government to foster a community for startup and small business success across the country. Kamloops will join more than 25 existing Startup Canada Communities in the national program to link entrepreneurs with local and cross-national resources, mentors, funding and space through both an online and offline hyper-connected network. “The Kamloops Startup Community is vibrant and

growing and I am impressed with the leadership from makers, artisans, entrepreneurs, government, media, and the broader community to make Kamloops a strong entrepreneurial hub,” says Victoria Lennox, CEO of Startup Canada. Last year, Kamloops Innovation won the Startup Canada Award for Entrepreneur Support in BC, sparking the movement to join the Startup Canada Communities program. “Kamloops Innovation is proud to support Startup Kamloops and its initiatives,” adds Lincoln Smith, executive director at Kamloops Innovation, “this is a great opportunity to be connected to a Canada-wide network and leverage those connections for our entrepreneurs.” Kamloops Innovation will be hosting the Startup Kamloops launch party on Thursday, April 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm open to the community to celebrate entrepreneurship.

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■■ Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale from April 9 to 23 at Sahali Mall. Find some great bargains: books, sheet music, movies, records and CDs. The sale is open during regular mall hours. FMI contact 250-372-5000 or www.kamloopssymphony.com. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on April 16 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by BC Barn Catz. For tickets call Francoise 778-220-8010, Norma 250-299-7221 or Zonia 250372-0091. FMI call 250-571-5111. ■■ Kidney Concerns Peer Support Group initial meeting on April 16 at 2pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Everyone welcome, whether just learning of issues, predialysis, dialysis, kidney transplant donor or recipient. FMI call Edna 250-3766361, Mel (after 5pm) 250-3768357 or Linda 250-579-2274. ■■ An Evening with Jonathon Byrd and Corin Raymond on April 18 at 7pm at St. Andrews on the square, 159 Seymour St. Tickets available at Erwin’s Fine Baking, 369 St. Paul St. ■■ Can-Ital Ladies Spring Fashion Show on April 20 at the Colombo Hall, 814 Lorne St. Doors at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Tickets available at Viva Bridal, Jardine’s Domaine, Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear and Genesis. ■■ The Get It Together with Technology Workshop on April 22 from 1:30 to 4pm at the Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Presented by the Canadian Council of the Blind BC Yukon Division. Workshop facilitators are Albert Ruel and Betty Nobel. Everyone welcome, free admission. ■■ Nick Fast on April 23 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door. ■■ The Joy Of Jazz on April 23 at 7:30pm at the Irving K. Barber Centre, TRU Brown Family House

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St. Doors at 7pm. The show features of Learning. Featuring John Gilliat ings, pottery, rugs, scarves etc. and his band and Mo Blues. Tickets ■■ Investors Group Walk for the combined a cappella choirs and online only at www.tru.ca/founda- Alzheimer’s on May 1 at the TCC special guest performers. Tickets are Indoor Track, 910 McGill Rd. FMI available at www.amazingsinging. tion/events/round.html. ■■ Hip Hop Festival on April and to register visit walkformemo- ca or by contacting Sylvain at sylvain@valleemusic.com. Proceeds 23 at the Pow Wow Grounds, 220 ries.ca or call 250-377-8200. Chief Alex Thomas Way. Doors ■■ Volunteer Kamloops AGM go to the New Life Mission. at 11am with performances from on May 3 at 5pm at Kamloops ■■ The Kamloops Family His12pm to 12am. Over 20 hip hop Immigrant services, 448 Tran- tory Society meetings at Heritage rappers performing. 14+ event. quille Rd. Light snacks provid- House, 100 Lorne St. on the 4th A fundraiser for the Phoenix ed. FMI call 250-372-8313. Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm. Centre. FMI and tickets contact ■■ Kamloops Happy Choristers (Sept. to May, except Dec.). FMI 250-554-1560 or hiphopeven- Seniors Choir Spring Concert on contact Connie at 250-852-3218. May 10 at 7pm at Kamloops Unit- ■■ Drop In and Dance every tegs@gmail.com. ■■ Echo Nebraska with Joel ed Church. A concert of Broadway Fri. (until June 30) at Dance DisEllsay and Jared Doherty on show tunes. Special guests will be covery, 224 Victoria St. Dance April 27 at The Grind, 100-125 the Jewel Tones ensemble. Admis- lesson at 7:15pm and practice 4th Ave. Doors at 7:30pm. Tick- sion is by donation for this scent- your dancing at 8:15pm. FMI free event. FMI call 250-828-0445 visit dancediscovery.ca. ets at the door. ■“Manipulations” ■ Art Exhib- ■■ 5th Annual Adult Team ■■ Bottle fundraiser for Chilit, by Kelsey Gwynne, from April Spelling Bee on May 12 from dren’s Circle Daycare Society. 30 to May 30 at padlock Studios, 7:30 to 9:30am at Hotel 540. A Drop off your empty bottles to 175 2nd Ave. Gallery hours are fundraiser for literacy programs in General Grants, 1395B Battle Mon. to Fri. 1 to 5pm. FMI contact Kamloops. Registration deadline Street. No clutter, or fuss for you. is May 6 and includes breakfast. Drop them off in the bag and let Robin at 250-320-0620 orJack pad-or Jodi For more information call • 250.374.ECHO (3246) • #1 - 219 Victoria Street To register contact www.interiorlockstudios@hotmail.com. them know they are for the society. ■■ Annual Artisan Spring Sale, communityservices.bc.ca or FMI ■■ Society for Creative AnachTea and Sweets on April 30 from contact slissel@interiorcommuni- ronism - Shire of Ramsgaard 10am to 3pm at Heritage House, tyservices.bc.ca. weekly practice/gathering on 100 Lorne st. Presented by The ■■ Gala Evening Music Concert Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club. on May 13 at 7:30pm at the Kam- Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI Items for sale will include paint- loops United Church, 421 St. Paul call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

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Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Love is flowing in your direction at the moment so snap out of that winter fog and enjoy the affection. Home and family occupy your thoughts this week and you’ll go more than half way to keep the peace. If travelling, watch for delays. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’re in an extended “lucky in love” cycle and you might not even realize it. Even though you’re feeling both emotionally drained and you have to run around to complete errands, you should keep your eyes open. Destiny is looking for you.

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Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) You’re getting serious about love and your dreams. Hold onto what works for you and let go of the rest. Whatever isn’t working is going to be taken away anyways so keep the yes’s, lose the no’s and keep going.

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Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) The moon has you contemplating your own goals and aspirations. Recent setbacks don’t mean you can’t succeed exactly where you are. Tweak your approach and try again.

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Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) An adventurous energy is taking hold and you’ll want to get out and play. Good news is coming from a distance so keep your eyes on the horizon if looking for love. Say hello to someone you haven’t spoken with in a while. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Love is filled with illusions both good and bad. Go ahead and lose yourself in the romance but leave a couple of breadcrumbs to find your way home if things go sideways. Add some new technology to your impressive bag of tricks.

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Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Romance takes you centre stage and shines the spotlight on your closest relationship. Are you happy or are you looking for more? A dream is waiting for you to say yes. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Love has hit boogie and left you questioning why you waited for something second best. Shore up your self-esteem and try again. In the meantime get back to your goals. You’ve been led astray.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Say hello to the new you! Other might be surprised with your sudden cautious attitude towards love but as much as the new you still loves adventure, they require the protection of cautious optimism.

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Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’re longing for an emotional connection, but family has your attention. There’s money to be made at home so don’t get too distracted by a flirty glance that’s just a pretty smile in passing.

spend local. VAPORIZED Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You had big plans for 2016 local. spend enjoy local.

but somehow things went off track. Even though you’re a social sign you might have to take action into your own hands for the results you’re really hoping for. Watch for hidden agendas.

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Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) It’s not easy at the moment but your public career is in need of a push. Call in the help of friends if you need some help. Your dream will be met with resistance but persistence will pay off.

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

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