August 8, 2013 Volume 12 • Number 32 50¢ Newsstand Price
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Music and movies fill Riverside Park
Dressing up in your PJs and heading out to the park at bedtime is the kind of out-of-the-ordinary treat that makes little ones feel special and creates fond memories. Interior Savings invites you to Riverside Park for a Moonlight Movie night featuring the very popular 2012 released movie ‘Rise of the Guardians.’ This outdoor screening creates a perfect opportunity for a fantastic family night out while giving back to the community. “It’s a really fun event,” says Tammy Webb, casework supervisor at Big Brothers and Sisters Kamloops, who are the beneficiaries of this event sponsored by Interior Savings. “We set up a great big inflatable screen and project a movie onto it. This year’s movie, Rise of the Guardians, is really cute, and it’s Bring the whole family out for a night of cinema under the stars. This years movie, Rise of the Guardians, is rated G making rated G so any age can come out and it suitable for all ages. The event is free, but those who would like to support Big Brothers and Sisters Kamloops can make a used clothing or small cash donation at the event. enjoy it.” The film won’t screen until dusk – its partnership with Value Village is one of the biggest ways they raise usually around 8:30pm – but there will be a concession selling candy and the funds they need to operate their programs. “We get a percentage back popcorn and all kinds of activities beginning at 7:00pm, not to mention the from Value Village from everything we donate, so if families are clearing beach, playground and Music in the Park to keep busy with while waiting their closets to make room for back-to-school wardrobes, they can bring a for the sun to go down. bag of their unwanted clothing down and we will be happy to take it off “We have lots going on to keep the kids entertained before the film, like of their hands.” tug-o-war. It’s a great way to get out of the house and into nature, get some Nor-Lyn Healey-McPhee went last year and is going again, “As close to fresh air and enjoy a family-friendly movie to round out the night.” the old fashioned drive in movies but without the cars,” she says. The event is free, but those who would like to support Big Brothers and Activities, games, and a small concession start at 7:00pm and the movie Sisters Kamloops can make a small cash donation at the event. The sug- will start at dusk (around 8:30) on August 12 in Riverside Park. Attendance gested amount is $3 per person or $10 per family. They will also be accept- is by a suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family and all funds ing donations of used clothing or small household items. raised will go to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region. Help “Our Renew Crew will be there with their truck so they can collect these spread the word and invite your friends! More information on Rise of the kinds of donations,” adds Tammy, explaining that the Renew Crew and Guardians can be found at imdb.com/title/tt1446192/.
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