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You’re driving down the road in a 1938 McLaughlin Buick, engine roaring, the cool breeze flowing through your hair. The sun is glaring off the hood and the road is open and free. It’s a warm spring day in April and you’re traveling 15 km/hr and you’re in the 44th annual Vintage Car Club Easter Parade! Every year Kamloops and all of its residents, young and old, line the streets of our city to behold and to gasp at the awesomeness of the vintage cars! This year there will be 130 to 140 cars in the annual parade, and the theme of the parade is The Chevy Impala. But don’t worry there will be a massive selection of vehicles that span a century to gaze at during the one hour parade. The parade has been cruising the streets of Kamloops since 1972 and is organized by Dick Parkes, the parade marshall and the Kamloops chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada, along with many volunteers, police escort and pancake masters associated with the parade. The event starts on Sunday, April 5 at the Westsyde Shopping Centre with a Pancake Breakfast starting at 9:00 am. All of the entries in the parade will be setting up and at the same location at 11:00 am. Then at 1:00 pm, ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! John and Lila Foley will lead the group of cars across Kamloops in their 1964 Chevy Impala, followed by other versions of the Impala. Dick Parkes, being the parade marshal, will follow close behind in his 1938 Buick McLaughlin and says, “Everyone loves a parade! It’s very satisfying and a pleasure to drive down the streets and see smiling faces from everyone.” The parade led will make its way down Westsyde Road, then onto Tranquille Roadand across the Overlanders Bridge. “If there is no
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hiccups things should go as planned,” explains Dick. “As there are almost 150 cars, you just never know.” The cars will make their way onto Columbia Street and head east before turning west towards Riverside Park. Once they arrive at the park, at roughly 2:00 pm, they will park in front of the Rotary Band Shell where vintage music, coffee and car chatter will be waiting. The cars will also be on display for curious car buffs and rookies alike till about 3:00pm. There are certain criteria to be in the parade, your car must be 25 years old or older, and it must have no rods, customs and non-factory
alloy wheels. If it’s a classic be sure to sign up if you haven’t done so already. A lot of the cars belong to the Kamloops chapter of The Vintage Car Club of Canada and if you’re into Ford Model T’s, Bentleys or Classic Fire Trucks, then make sure you’re in the crowd because there’s going to be a lot of nostalgia for young and old. And for a lot of people the parade with happen right outside your front door. So make sure you come out and enjoy one of the best parades our city has to offer. For more information contact Dick Parkes at 250-573-5740. Corey Rajala
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(L-R) Theresa Jackson and Kristina Moller of Thompson Community Services was just one of the businesses and organizations that participated in the Your Tomorrow Career Fest held at the Parkside Lounge at Interior Savings Centre on Wednesday, March 25. The event was geared toward youth aged 15 to 30 to kick-start seeking employment, training and assistance in developing their work search skills.
The City of Kamloops celebrated Earth Hour this past Saturday by hosting a free double feature movie night at Interior Savings Centre. With a showing of The Lego Movie, and Mockingjay, the goal of the event was to bring awareness about conserving energy.The movie night brought out 498 people, up from 455 in 2014. Donations for the Kamloops Food Bank were collected and totaled 393lbs of food – which will feed approximately 33 Kamloops citizens for a week! The City also gave away 138 kids swim passes and 135 adult swim passes to individuals and families who made food bank donations.BC Hydro reported that provincially, the electrical load was reduced by 0.2 per cent and Kamloopsians reduced their electrical load by 1.2 per cent. That is an increased reduction of 33 percent for Kamloops versus 2014 results (from 0.9 to 1.2 percent).Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the World Wildlife Fund that encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to conserve power and demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts. This global event takes place on the last Saturday of March from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time.
Mines recognized for safety achievements Two mining operations near Kamloops have received Mine Safety Awards from the BC government. New Gold Inc.’s New Afton Mine, located ten kilometres west of Kamloops, received the Large Underground Mines Award, which is presented to the underground mine that had the lowest injury-frequency rate. New Afton is one of five new mines that have opened since the start of the provincial government’s BC Jobs Plan in 2011. Meanwhile, Plateau Construction Ltd.’s Harper Ranch Quarry, located 18 kilometres east of Kamloops, was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for operations with at least 15,000 worker hours and an
injury-frequency rate of zero. “The health and safety of workers is always at the forefront of mining operations,” Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone said. “These awards demonstrate that it is possible for mines to operate successfully while maintaining
a high standard of health and safety for workers.” The Mine Safety Awards were presented to mines and quarries operating in British Columbia that had the lowest injury-frequency rate during the previous calendar year. The companies acknowledged
are leaders in workplace safety in an industry that is critical to BC’s diverse, strong and growing economy. This past year saw a decrease in the total estimated injury rate at mines in BC as well as a decrease in the number of days lost to injury.
Celebrate World Autism Day April is Autism Awareness month and Thursday, April 2 is the kick off celebration with World Autism Awareness Day. Pivot Point has partnered with the Kamloops Public Library to organize an event to bring us all together to Light it Up Blue! Light it Up Blue is a unique global initiative that is held annually. In honour of people with autism worldwide iconic landmarks, sporting venues, concert halls, museums, schools, universities, bridges, retail stores and thousands of homes will
light blue beginning on April 2. Some landmarks right here in Kamloops plan to Light it Up Blue with their exterior lighting. Bring the whole family and come to the Kamloops Public Library from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be a huge collage that everyone can add to, treats, arts and crafts, face painting, games, plus a lot of interesting information about autism. Prepare to have tons of fun! To register for this free event visit: www.PivotPoint.ca/Calendar.
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Inked and Adorned Kamloops Arts Council is presenting Catherine Dalfort’s Inked and Adorned from April 9 to May 2 with an opening reception April 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Catherine primarily works in various printmaking and photography mediums but also works but in any media that suits her artistic intention. Tactile and sensual copper etching is her first love but the other forms such as smooth slick lithography or sharp crisp silkscreen are close behind. Each form has its own beauty and characteristics. Collagraph printing with its looser painterly feel and embossed texture, is a recent addition to the repertoire. Catherine has this to say about this, “This selection of works is inspired by my fascination with the human body and with the ways in which it is adorned. Tat-
toos and piercings have always evoked some kind of feeling within me. It’s a complex mix of feelings; a strange mix of attraction and repulsion, like a Yin and a Yang, seemingly opposite but actually complementary. It keeps me in a sense of wonder. I wonder how people choose and why they choose, I wonder about meaning or lack thereof, I wonder about the pain and the pleasure, I wonder about the social and antisocial implications, I wonder what they were thinking or not thinking and I wonder what is going on in their psyche. Lastly, I wonder at the beauty.” The Kamloops Arts Council’s Main Gallery is located in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and until 4:00 pm on Saturdays. This gallery has no admission fee.
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Western Canada Theatre (WCT) artistic director Daryl Cloran and general manager Lori Marchand announced the lineup for the upcoming WCT season last week on Thursday, March 26 at the Sagebrush Theatre. The schedule will have something for all tastes ranging from madcap comedy to brooding mystery to music. There is also a very special event – the High-Wire Festival that will feature three plays showcasing First Nations talents.
The New Life Mission is hosting their Easter Luncheon on Monday, April 6 at 1:00pm and is looking for about 20 volunteers. The Mission needs six people for prep on Sunday from 10:30am to 1:00pm, ten people on Monday for kitchen duty from 10:00am to 3:00pm and four servers from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. If you are interested please contact Susan at New Life Mission at 250-434-9898.
Film Festival better than ever The 19th Annual Kamloops Film Festival (KFF) was an astounding success. With 15 films over ten days at the Paramount Theatre and ten events at various venues downtown, KFF 2015 saw record setting numbers on many levels. The 19 person KFF Committee hosted more than 15 special guests and brought in peek attendance at over 4,200 (Over 20 per cent increase from last year). There is no doubt that Kamloops audiences want to see excellent independent films from Canada and beyond, and we are thrilled to make it happen. The
KFF Committee is extremely proud of this year’s festival; highlights include the very successful return of DarkFest with What We Do in the Shadows, a well received absorption of the Kamloops Independent Short Short (KISS) Film Competition, and an increased number of engagement events. Plus, this year saw the establishment of online ticket sales and Full Festival Passes, which were both demanded by our patrons. As we look toward our 20th anniversary festival in 2016, we are encouraged to make the KFF bigger,
better and more fun. We will continue to respond to the needs and wants of our core demographic as we entice new viewers to our Festival from Kamloops and beyond. We have a lot of exciting ideas and plans brewing; so don’t miss out in 2016! In closing, we would like to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, supporters, partners, and especially attendees who made 2015 the best KFF yet! We hope to see you all next year! Tom Friedman, chair Kamloops Film Festival
St. Ann’s Science winners preparing for Regional Science Fair Seven amazing science projects featuring ten high school students from St. Ann’s Academy have been selected for entry in the upcoming CaribooMainline Regional Science Fair next week on the TRU campus. Three Grade 9 and seven Grade 8 students were selected as winners for their projects in the school science fair, held just before Spring Break. They will now compete in the annual regional event that takes place April 9 to 10 at TRU. Tied for first in the Intermediate Division (Grade 9 to 10) were two
projects: one testing the heat retention of different textiles by Sophia Budniknas, and a project called “Think Smart – Fuel Smart” involving the density and volume changes of gasoline by Young Seo. Second place in this division went to Kiauna Bruno for a project titled “Air Raid” that involved looking at particles in the air in Kamloops. In the Junior (Grade 7 to 8) Division, three projects were selected as winners. First place went to Megan Blower and Natalie Pietramala for their project involving water filtering,
titled “To Drink or Not to Drink”, and second place to Foster Wynne and Ander Rementeria for their project titled “Diaper Dilemna”. Third place saw a tie between the team of Anson Shapter and Corson Nordick, with their project on the effects of “Exam Preparation Activities” and Julianna Hermiston with her project on the effects of sugar, acid and carbonation on teeth. Judges for the St. Ann’s school science fair, which featured a total of 96 student participants, included two TRU undergraduate science students.
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Darlene Fair offers more than massage You have been in a skiing accident and you’re on the road to recovery but you also need a craniosacral massage, a myofascial release, a joint mobilization and a lymphatic drainage. These are things we take for granted, though a lot of us may not know what these treatments are. But there are professionals here in Kamloops that know exactly how to treat your aches and inner most pains and Darlene Fair is on the forefront of massage therapy with her studio downtown located at 405-153 Seymour Street. Darlene is a professional Registered Massage Therapist and a certified Registered Yoga Teacher and she is fully devoted to the study of health, healing and holistic medicine. She has been living in Kamloops her whole life but has studied and traveled abroad from places like California, France and down the highway in Vancouver. She offers a range of natural holistic techniques that really stem from years of study and her own talent for life itself. Darlene has an extensive history in such a wide array of activities that include white water kayaking, dance, alpine skiing, paddle boarding and cross-country running. She is also a proven musician singing and playing such instruments as the guitar, harmonica, the didgeridoo and the keyboard. It’s hard to ignore that these talents have assisted in Darlene’s teachings and techniques throughout her years. “I feel that our bodies strive for homeostasis in a place of balance,” explains Darlene. “I love assisting others in letting go of pain and dysfunctional soft tis-
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and yoga are things that can heal and calm the body down, through a natural and positive session. Darlene has been downtown for three and a half years in her relaxing tranquil studio and is always accepting new clients. She absolutely loves learning about massage and movement and sharing what she learns from others. Darlene leads an active and healthy lifestyle that encourages eating whole foods, yoga, dance, singing, song writing, playing music and outdoor activities. So if you’re looking for an alternative to medicine and have been suffering pain or just looking for a fresh breath of new life and something that has a different approach to healing, then visit Darlene Fair. You can reach her by calling 250318-6300. Corey Rajala
Symphony presents Brazen programme Kamloops Symphony’s next Classic Series performance is on Saturday, April 11 at Sagebrush Theatre. The programme is appropriately named Brazen after Jeffrey Ryan’s Brazen Concerto for Saxophone. Ryan, a Vancouver-based composer, was commissioned to write the piece by Kamloops Symphony’s guest soloist Julia Nolan. Ryan’s inspiration came from the word “brazen”.
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the word, the first: “made of brass” and the second: “bold and shameless.” Ryan’s Brazen depicts a female character, “wrapped in orchestral strings and metallic percussion.” Guest soloist, Julia Nolan, is a saxophone soloist and pedagogue. She currently teaches at Vancouver Community College and the University of British Columbia. She has commissioned several concert works by
Canadian composers as part of her commitment to performing new music for saxophone. Nolan premiered the Brazen concerto in 2012 with the Vancouver Symphony. This Classic Series performance will be at Sagebrush Theatre on Saturday, April 11 at 7:30 pm. Buy tickets at the door, at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-3745483 or 1-866-374-5483, or online at www.kamloopslive.
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Your favourites of 2014 Join Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase at The Blue Grotto on Thursday, April 9 for their Fan Favorites 2014 Show! Kamloops Burlesque is presenting sassy local acts with Miss Coco Crème, Miss Crimson Clover, Cherry Pan Tease, Miss Andry, Humphrey Cockburn, Gilda Lily, Ron Rococco and Lizzie Borden and live music by the Sexy Men. See your favourite acts of
2014 voted for by you, the fans! As always, the show is 19+. Tickets are available at the door and VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria Street, which get you early entrance in to the show, a chance to win prizes (this month’s VIP prize is from Doctor Love) and exclusive floor seating. Dress up to win special prizes in the Best Dressed Contest!
Blazers all-star Cole Ully Kamloops Blazers 19-year-old forward Cole Ully has been named to the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team. The 5’11” and 180lb forward finished fifth in the WHL scoring race with 34 goals, 60 assists and 94 points. He also led the Blazers in all offensive categories including goals, assists and points. Ully, who was signed to an entry-level contract by the Dallas Stars in December, was the WHL Player of the Month for September/October with nine goals and 26 points in 16 games. He also led the WHL this season in first goals to start a game with ten.
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9th Annual House and Home Show a great success About twelve hundred consumers filled the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre recently at the 9th Annual House and Home Show. This event, hosted by CHBA CI and sponsored by Home Hardware, focused on home building and renovating, energy efficiency and “green initiatives”. Sixty exhibitors enjoyed showcasing their products from 9:30am to 4:00pm. The “Ugly Stove Contest” was a very successful component of the show. People sent in a photo of their working stove to enter the contest. 38 entries were received and the top ten Ugli-
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Meet the artists
Three of the five artists participating in the Ideas and Things exhibit at the Kamloops Art Gallery held discussions with a lunchtime gathering last Thursday, March 26. Canadian contemporary artists Kelly Lycan, Jen Aitken and Mark Neufeld will have their art on display now through June 13.
est Stove pictures were picked and had them at the home show. People who attended the home show voted for the Ugliest Stove. The picture with the most votes was
the winner. The winner of the Brand New Frigidaire Stove sponsored by City Furniture Kamloops was Maria Schaaf from Kamloops. “I was not able to
go to the show because I got engaged on Saturday, March 21. This is a great surprise, my stove works, but it sure ain’t the safest or most efficient,” says Maria.
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Jamming workshop A Jamming Workshop is being held on April 18 from 12:00 to 4:00pm hosted by Blu and Kelly Hopkins at the Barnhartvale Community Hall. All levels and all acoustic stringed instruments welcome. This jamming workshop is for people who have a basic knowledge of how to play and learn songs on their acoustic stringed instruments, but are unsure of how to participate in and get the most out of a “jam session”. Blu will be giving one on one tips, tricks and licks on the guitar for anyone interested in taking their playing to a new level. Please let Rosemary know if you are interested in a one on one and Blu will schedule time in
during the workshop. Mostly, everyone will have a good time learning how to play well with others and feel confident playing in public. Participants should know how to play their instruments in time and know the common chord progressions in the keys of G, A and C. Capos are encouraged but not mandatory. Blu and Kelly will cover jam dynamics and etiquette, the role of various instruments and vocalists in a jam setting, and what to do when it’s your turn. They will use three well known songs to learn how to get the most from a jam. For more information, call Blu or Kelly at 250-833-4990. Contact Rosemary at tunetimes@hotmail.com to register.
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Universal Child Care benefit enhanced
MP Cathy McLeod applauded the legislation introduced to enhance the Universal Child Care Benefit. Under Bill C-57, the Support for Families Act, families would receive almost $2000 per year for each child under six and $720 per year for each child aged six through 17. The new benefit amounts would be retroactive to January 1, 2015 and reflected in monthly payments to recipients in July 2015. “If you have children under 18 you automatically qualify for the enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit. It doesn’t matter how much you make or the type of child care you choose,” said McLeod. Additional family measures introduced in this legislation include: The Family Tax Cut: a non-refund-
able credit of up to $2,000 for couples with children under the age of 18, effective as of the 2014 tax year. The Child Care Expenses Deduction: the maximum dollar limits that can be claimed will increase by $1,000 starting in the 2015 tax year—from $7,000 to $8,000 for children under seven; from $4,000 to $5,000 for children aged seven through 16; and from $10,000 to $11,000 for children who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. “All families with children will benefit from the new measures introduced by our Government with the average tax relief and benefits at $1,140 in 2015. Low and middle-income families will receive two-thirds of the overall benefits provided by these measures,” concluded McLeod.
How to avoid virtual fraud
As national Fraud Prevention Month winds down, Valley First is urging people to stay up to date on fraud. While keeping your computer’s software current is important, Jaime Lord, supervisor of corporate security Valley First and IT security analyst Dominic Vogel at Valley First, advise people to think before clicking a link says warding off online fraud takes more than tech- offer is real, if it could be the end nology. “Your devices are only part to all their financial woes. It stirs up of the solution,” says Lord. “Making curiosity and tempts them to click sure your operating system and anti- on malicious links and attachments virus programs are up to date is real- or impulsively respond to the scam ly the second step of what should be with their account information.” Fortunately, Lord says that phisha holistic approach to cyber safety.” The foundation for fighting fraud ing, and most other types fraud atstarts with people, not devices, says tempts, can virtually be avoided Dominic Vogel, IT security analyst with some knowledge and common at Valley First. “Knowledge is pow- sense. “Think before you click by er,” Vogel says. “When you take a asking yourself some simple quesbit of time to become familiar with tions,” she says. “Ask yourself if the most common ploys fraudsters you know the sender or recognize use and why they work, you’re em- the sender’s email address, and if powered to weed those threats out of you’re expecting an email of this nature. Financial institutions or your online world.” Vogel points out that online fraud reputable companies will not send succeeds because it targets an indi- you emails asking for your personal vidual’s needs and sometimes just information or banking credentials.” Vogel notes that other safeplain old curiosity. “Fraudsters prey on our deeply-ingrained need for guards against fraud require some security and well-being,” he says. computer basics, but can eas“Most of the phishing scams out ily be learned by everyone. He there promise a windfall of some recommends the Government of sort or create a sense of fear by say- Canada’s cyber safety resources ing there’s a limited time to respond. at getcybersafe.gc.ca/. For more resources, visit valleyPeople are tempted to wonder if that email with the too-good-to-be-true first.com/Personal/PrivacySecurity/.
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■■ “Art for the Garden” from April 1 to May 30 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Wild, formal, quirky, functional and decorative works in clay and on paper by Pat Hall. Weaver and textile artist Jan Seedhouse joins Pat featuring wearable art and woven designs for the home and outdoor rooms. Open year round 10am to 5pm, Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Annual Easter Eggs-citement Event at the BC Wildlife Park on April 3, 4, 5, 6 from 9:30am to 4pm. Uncle Chris the Clown, Vancouver Aquarium Aquavan, Easter Egg hunts and much more! FMI call 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259. ■■ Gentle yoga using chairs introductory class on April 8 at 9:45am at St. Andrews On The Square, 159 Seymour St. For all ages and those with restricted mobility. Have fun and explore yoga safely. To register, contact Donna at dlbuckley@shaw. ca or 250-376-1889. ■■ Ladies Only Charity Fundraiser Gala on April 11 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Cocktails at 5pm and dinner at 6pm. Entertainment by Elvis tribute artist Darrell Douglas. Charities supported The Canadian Hemophilia Society, BC Chapter and Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 250319-0402. ■■ TVASC Let’s Dance on April 18 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Jaccard Music Services. For tickets contact Zonia at 250-3720091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774. FMI call 250-571-5111.
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Bach in the Subways 2015 - (L-R) Kamloops Symphony Music School student Luke Olsen and instructor Annette Dominik played Bach at The Art We Are recently on March 21. The two performed as part of Bach in the Subways 2015 to celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s 330th birthday. Musicians in over 129 cities and 39 countries filled the air with his music.
■■ Jamming Workshop with Blu and Kelly Hopkins on April 18 from 12 to 4pm at Barnhartvale Community Hall. Register early as space is limited by contacting Rosemary at tunetimes@hotmail. com. FMI call 250-833-4990. ■■ Calling all artisans, crafters and entertainers to Artisan Square every Sat. morning in July and Aug. at Gaglardi Park, 2nd and Seymour. A few spots left for entertainers and lots of room for local crafters. Call Mel at 250-377-4232 to book early or email info@standrewssquare.com. ■■ Free Talks and Tips on Sundays until April 26 at 3pm at the Country Garden Greenhouse, 715 Victoria St. A different gardening
topic each week. FMI email: dnastrong1@gmail.com ■■ “The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not So Innocent Bystander” talk by Barbara Coloroso on April 21 at 7pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Tickets at the door. All proceeds being donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. ■■ Can-Ital Ladies Spring Dinner and Fashion Show on April 22 at 6:30pm Colombo Lodge. Fashions by The Bay, Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear, Jardine’s Domaine, Viva Bridal. For tickets call Bertha at 250-376-4669. ■■ “Symphony of the Soil” hosted by Kamloops Food Policy Council on April 29 at 7pm in the
TRU Clocktower Theatre. Admission is by donation. FMI visit: kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil.com ■■ CFBX Record Fair on May 3 from 10am to 4pm in Sahali Centre Mall. FMI or to book a table call 250-377-3988. ■■ Kamloops Garden Club Plant Sale on May 9 from 8am to 1pm at Gaglardi Square. FMI call Sheila at 250-573-5142. ■■ Drop-In Meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition on Saturdays from 9:30am to 11:30am, Thursdays 7pm to 9pm with available meditation instructions at #7-231 Victoria Street. FMI visit www.kamloops.shambhala.org or call Liz 250-318-6257.
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echo stargazer Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) You’re in the spotlight but thankfully the aggressive energy has moved on. Both attraction and effort are now focused on your material properties, comforts and how to attract money. A new attitude refreshes your commitment with the gym in time for the weekend. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Normally, you’re the most calm and peaceful of our signs, but this week begins a cycle where you have extra oomph in your step and you want to set the record straight. Speak from your heart but don’t scrunch too many toes when you start stomping. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Behind the scenes activities pick up and open enemies make themselves known. You’re in for a fight but there’s a peaceful solution. Lovers return from the past and secret affairs continue. Push hard for what you deserve as you reinvent yourself. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) It’s time to get out for some fun but the office still has your attention. Mix things up with some social networking and dress your best. You’re in the spotlight professionally and you’re being noticed everywhere you go. Carry a pen. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) It was a struggle but you’ve emerged with a bigger and more optimistic view of the world around you. This put a shine on your smile and your confident mood will shift to money and what makes you feel secure. An office romance blossoms. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) The sudden and unexpected continue in love but the fights have passed. I wouldn’t friend everyone who says hi but certain latecomers are worth a look. An unusual stranger will tempt fate. Love is waiting at the coffee shop so get out and give it one last chance. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) The powerful change happening to your family gets a financial blessing. It’ll arrive through an inheritance or a joint business venture. There’s a possibility for a fight and you’ll be seen as the peacemaker again. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’ve been attracting recently but you’ve also been turning them right back down. This week Mars enters your astrosector of partnerships and this will give you the spark to push through your game. Lay down some action and make it happen. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You’ve been having fun lately but it’s time to get back to the grind. You’re going to be busy and you’ll feel it. Keep those feet moving and embrace the challenge. It’ll be worth your extra effort. Give love a chance to catch up. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) It’s unlikely that I’d tell business minded Capricorn to do something artsy but you will feel a creative surge of playful energy. Thoughts will lag on the home and responsibilities but the heart is longing for foreign shores. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Even though home is calling you’re in the mood for a romantic adventure. Groups are causing problems in both your love life and business. You’re going to have to get your special friend alone to seal the deal. They’ll be more receptive than you think. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) What is it about love that you enjoy the most? This week, allow the power of your words to bring form to your visions. Try writing poetry, music, blogging or anything communicative and creative. It might feel busy but you’re just putting all of your feelings into words. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net. A great golfing experience... at an affordable price!
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