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Local acts honour Prince and his love of animals There’s always something going on in Downtown Kamloops and Thursday, August 18 is no exception to that rule. Nataliya Kiyan and Bonnie McLean have been working hard on their latest show; an exciting night dedicated to brilliant Prince and his art.

“The Big Purple Party is the all live fundraiser show that will combine singing, dancing, acrobatics, hoola hooping, burlesque, DJ and more,” explains Nataliya. “Dress up and come join us at the Grotto after 8:00 pm on Thursday, August 18!”

For all the lovers of music out there Prince was an idol and a legend. His premature death left a giant hole in the music community, one that these ladies are working on temporarily filling with a star-packed tribute.

“Our bright performers are Darlenee, Humphry Cockburn, Miss Coco Creme, Studio 523, Daryl Black, Gilda Lily and the Chorus Girls, Vain Calamity Jane, Heidi Coleman, Shirley Bradley, Klitzy and more,” continues Nataliya. “Tickets can be pre-purchased for $5.00 at The Blue Grotto or by messaging Nataliya on the Facebook event.

Tickets at the door are $8.00.”

Gilda Lily (aka Bonnie McLean) has decades of performance and choreographic experience. She It was a packed house at The Art We Are for the Bowie Tribute. The Big Purple Party Prince has danced on the stage and in film and her cho- Tribute at The Blue Grotto promises not to disappoint either! reographic credit include “Seussical” at Western Kamloops Burlesque monthly showcase, now in was such a huge presence and many people loved Canada Theatre, “Dancing Like the Stars” and was it’s sixth consecutive year of monthly shows at him. We are donating all raised money to the SPCA an original performer in the Kamloops Burlesque The Blue Grotto and the brand new Dr Sketchy’s Kamloops because Prince was a huge animal rights (also performing as Melvyn Felske and Ron Roc- Kamloops branch, where performance art meets advocate. It is something he was connected to.” coco). A graduate of the Grant MacEwan Univer- drawing (mixed with a little debauchery). Coco So Prince fans, get your purple on and head sity Dance program, her training includes ballet, has a love for the fringe arts and has always been down to The Blue Grotto on Thursday, August modern dance, jazz, tap, musical theatre and belly inspired by Prince’s ability to push boundaries and 18. Doors open at 8:00 pm. For more informadance as well as acting and singing. Gilda is also live in the risqué. tion you can visit the Big Purple Party Event the director of the Chorus Girls.

“After we had a successful Bowie tribute at The Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ Miss Coco Creme is performer, producer and Art We Are many people requested that we do one events/1766425473601366/. instructor here in Kamloops. She produces the for Prince after his passing,” finishes Nataliya. “He Tanya Orozco, freelance

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The KCBIA Special General Meeting and Back Alley BBQ is one week away!

The Kamloops Central Business August 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Improvement Association (KCBIA) at #4 – 231 Victoria Street. The wants everyone to come and share evening will include the adoption in the festivities on Wednesday, of new Constitution and Bylaws,

which have been updated in order to comply with the new Societies Act and a Renewal 2017 Open House along with a Back Alley BBQ.

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The Taste of the Downtown, held during the Merchant Market, is a favourite for the downtown core as it is a great way to try food from restaurants you have never tried or hit up your old favourites. There were 22 restaurants that participated this year and $2000.00 was raised to support the Live at Lunch program and the Kamloops Food Bank. This years winners were Café Motivo winning the Golden Fork and Commodore Grand Café and Lounge taking the Silver Spoon award. Congratulations! Pictured here are (L-R) Megan Schultz (chef and co-owner Caffe Motive), Tanya Orozco (KCBIA), Alexis Proulx (CAP Team) and Mike O’Rielley (co-owner Caffe Motivo) accepting the coveted Golden Fork Award.

The Special General Meeting will start promptly at 5:00 pm. You must be a current member to vote at the Special General Meeting.

After the Special General Meeting, the KCBIA will be holding a Renewal 2017 Open House. The KCBIA is partially funded through a five-year levy arrangement administered by the City of Kamloops. This mandate will expire on December 31. The KCBIA are seeking the support of the KCBIA area commercial property owners and businesses for renewing the levy for another five years. The renewal process is being conducted by the City.

The mandate of the KCBIA is to promote business growth and economic development in a format that will make the central business area of Kamloops a better place to visit, live and work. The KCBIA are dedicated to maintaining a vibrant and livable downtown core.

The updated Constitution and Bylaws as well as Renewal Information can be viewed at www. kcbia.com.

The Back Alley BBQ can be enjoyed behind the beautiful Maple Leaf Block Mural. Guests will be treated to a BBQ and refreshments.

RSVP to tanya@kcbia.com, online at www.kcbia.com or by calling 250-372-3242.

Missing and murdered inquiry must achieve measurable results Cathy McLeod, Official “As families of victims have just more resolutions and recomOpposition Critic for Indigenous expressed, justice is needed for mendations,” Cathy stated. “I Affairs attended the official launch these terrible crimes, and not urge the Government to provide of the national public inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On August 3, MP McLeod issued the following statement: “Having spent many years as a nurse in Indigenous, rural communities, I too-frequently witnessed first-hand the pain and the violence against women and girls,” MP McLeod said. “There is a need to take action in way that will make a real difference.”

“The Conservative Party supports the public inquiry, as long as it remains focused on reduc- Kamloops was well represented at the official launch of the national ing these horrific tragedies and public inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and achieving measurable improve- Girls. (L-R) Francyne Joe (former president of the BC Native Women’s ments in the day-to-day lives of Association); Cathy McLeod (Member of Parliament, Kamloops – Indigenous women and girls,” Thompson – Cariboo) and Nikki Fraser (BC Youth Representative for the Native Women’s Association of Canada).

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police with the resources they need to bring perpetrators to justice. Sentencing should reflect the serious nature of the crime. I am concerned about the Liberals’ movement away from appropriate sentences for violent crimes.”

“The Liberal Government has increased the budget from $40 million, stated in Budget 2016, to $53 million, which already represents a 33 per cent increase,” said Cathy. “The Liberals will need to ensure that costs and timelines are kept under control as the inquiry moves forward.

“The Commissioners made a commitment to developing concrete recommendations, and I will be monitoring to see if they materially improve on the more than 40 reports with recommendations that already exist,” the MP concluded.

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Riverside Park was packed this past weekend with so much going on! The Dragon Boat Festival included a corporate challenge, which saw the U District liquor store team take the gold this year. On a fun side note, the Echo’s own Jodi Lawrence was on the winning team. Way to go!

Summer Soccer Schools have kicked off The first of four weeks of Soccer Schools offered by the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association in August (KYSA) have kicked-off.

The first week, is running this week from August 8 to 12, open to boys and girls of all skill levels in the U5 to U13 age groups and is scheduled to run from 9:00 am to moon daily.

The second school, runs from August 15 to 19, and is for high performance soccer players featuring instructors from Stoke City FC of the English Premier League. The camp for girls only in the U10 to U17 age groups is set to run from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The camp for boys only in the U10 to U17 age groups is scheduled for 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. There will also be specialized goalkeeper training as part of each school.

The third week, runs from August 22 to 26 from 9:00 am to noon, is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in the

U5 to U13 age groups and also gives players an option to add a hockey skills camp in the afternoon for five to 12 year olds from 1:15 pm to 2:30 pm.

The fourth and last Soccer School of the summer will take place from August 29 to September 2. During this week there is a general camp for boys and girls U5 to U13 plus an advanced goalkeeper camp for players in U9 to U14 as well as an advanced striker camp for high performing players from U10 to U14. All camps for this week also run from 9:00 am to noon.

All KYSA Soccer Schools are being held on Field #2 at McArthur Island.

The KYSA’s Soccer School program falls under the guidance of technical director Ciaran McMahon.

Parents can register on-line for any of the KYSA’s soccer camps at www. kysa.net or by calling the association’s office at 250-376-2750.

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Another beautiful mural almost complete. This one is located on the side of Red Collar Brewery. Erica Crowe was working away on a hot Thursday. Not pictured are Kelly Wright and Britnee Neaufeld

Three cheers for Rocky Mountaineer!

An appreciation article and by donation for anyone for the Rocky Mountaineer else who may be interested. train guests is long overdue.

The CAP Team-led tour is The various groups add so popular because it teaches much positive energy to attendees new and unexpected the Downtown Kamloops information about some of atmosphere during these their favourite spots downtown. warm summer evenings.

Exploring some hidden treaThe guests are easily recogsures and learning about their nizable with Canadian leaf fascinating and little known pins worn proudly on their CAP COMMENTS history often shows the downJulia Dumbrell jackets or foreign accents town core of Kamloops in a asking questions, giving new and fascinating spotlight. suggestions or cracking jokes. Without the About fifteen authentic and eye-catching train guests, our tourism industry which murals painted by various local artists are the CAP Team so proudly works with showcased with the intention of revealing would be missing the differing groups the often-overlooked beauty and history, brought in by the train for the night. The which the city centre holds. Rocky guests Rocky Mountaineer not only embellishes sometimes attend the walking tour with downtown but also improves us drasti- caution- unsure about strolling through cally. The train guests populate streets alleys, which are stereotypically in unfawhich otherwise may not be so busy. This vourable conditions. However, as the back helps to ward off unwanted crime and alley mural program has proven, crime replace it with their friendly ambiance, has been greatly reduced since the walls increase business for locally owned shops have been beautified. Locals and train downtown and populate events, which guests alike leave Downtown Kamloops stretch into the evening hours. Music in reflecting that the tour was, as the saying the Park, for example, is an event held goes, “right up their alley!” nightly in Riverside Park during July and Without the positive persona of the August, which is loved and hyped up by Rocky Mountaineer guests, the downtown both Kamloops citizens and train guests. core would be lacking a certain ‘je ne sais Thanks to their presence, it is one of the quoi.’ As their train moves from Kammost popular events held downtown. loops on to Jasper or Banff, the goal of the The CAP Team offers night-time enter- CAP Team and of Downtown Kamloops tainment for Rocky as well. Our unique as a whole is to leave them with positive Back Alley Art Tour, which is held Tues- experiences and memorable stories to tell. day and Thursday nights at 6:45 pm is Catch you on the flip side, Downtown free for Rocky Mountaineer train guests Kamloops!

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Kids’ favourites Bobs and LoLo coming to Sagebrush Theatre Preschoolers and their families are in for a treat when award-winning singer-songwriters Bobs and LoLo visit Kamloops for a live performance on Sunday, September 18 at the Sagebrush Theatre.

The four-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriters and creators and stars of the upbeat, musical preschool series Sing, Dance and Play with Bobs and LoLo were recently named Canada’s Favourite Kids’ Entertainer in a nationwide poll by CBC Music. The dynamic duo connects children to the world around them through music, movement and make-believe.

“We are so excited to be bringing our music and programming to Sagebrush Theatre next month,” says Lorraine Pond (LoLo). “Our live performances are definitely not just about us, though and we encourage everyone (kids, parents and caregivers!) to get on their feet and sing and dance along. Music is truly a universal language and such a magical tool for engaging young audiences.”

The September 18 Kamloops show begins at 2:00 pm with doors at 1:30 pm. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office.

Bobs and LoLo will also be doing a meet and greet following the show, so join in for some photo fun, high-fives and stickers.

The Bobs and LoLo performance is a part of the 2016 Kamloops Children’s Festival, happening September 17 and 18. On Saturday, September 17, families can enjoy a full day of free arts activities and performances at Riverside Park. This year’s theme, “Around the World,” will feature performers and interactive arts workshops that explore the four corners of the earth.

Enter to win two tickets to see Bobs and LoLo. Contest information, and more information about the Bobs and LoLo show and the Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival, may be found at www.kamloopsarts.ca.

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Overdose prevention program expands As part of Interior Health’s overdose emergency response, the Take Home Naloxone program has expanded to 70 sites which includes: all Interior Health emergency departments, public health centres, mental health and substance use offices as well as several community agencies.

“Drug-related overdoses and deaths are a huge concern,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“Interior Health’s expansion of the Take Home Naloxone program could potentially save the life of someone’s friend, parent or child. It is part of BC’s comprehensive approach to address this crisis and to do everything we can prevent future tragedies.”

In emergency departments, the program is offered to patients who are being treated for an opioid overdose. At public health centres, mental health and substance use offices, and community agencies the program is available to anyone at risk of overdose from opioid drugs.

Opioid drugs include both prescription and illicit drugs such as oxycodone, morphine, heroin, fentanyl and others.

This expansion increases access to the life-saving medication, naloxone. Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose by restoring breathing within two to five minutes. It improves the chances of survival while waiting for medical help to arrive. Naloxone is a safe medication that cannot be abused and has no effect on the body in the absence of opioids. It is nonaddictive, does not produce a high and has no street value.

In addition to making naloxone kits more accessible, the Take Home Naloxone program also provides training on how to prevent, recognize and respond to an overdose situation.

“The program not only gives those at risk free naloxone kits, it also provides an opportunity to offer information on how to prevent an overdose from occurring in the first place by educating clients about factors that can

increase the risk of overdose,” said Dr. Silvina Mema, Medical Health Officer. “For example, one of the things we tell people is that if they haven’t used a drug for a while their tolerance or response to that drug can change and that puts them at greater risk of an overdose.”

The training also offers practical overdose prevention tips such as always starting with a small amount of the drug, avoid mixing different drugs and avoid using alone. Crucial life-saving steps including recognizing the signs of an overdose, putting someone in the recovery position, how to perform rescue breathing, and administer naloxone as well as the importance of getting emergency medical help as soon as possible are also covered.

The Take Home Naloxone program is provided in collaboration with the BC Centre for Disease Control. Approximately 1670 naloxone kits have been distributed across Interior Health since the program first began in August 2012. Reports indicate at least 180 kits have been used to reverse an overdose.

The Take Home Naloxone program is specifically for those at risk of an opioid overdose.

A list of Take Home Naloxone sites is available on the Interior Health website. Friends, family members and others who wish to carry naloxone are encouraged to purchase a kit from local pharmacies – a prescription for naloxone is no longer required.

All of the initiatives support the work of the newly formed Joint Task Force on Overdose Response. Headed by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall and Director of Police Services Clayton Pecknold, the task force will provide expert leadership and advice to the Province on additional actions to prevent and respond to overdoses in British Columbia. The actions also align with recommendations identified by the BC Overdose Action Exchange.

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WCT welcomes new artistic director

The Board of Directors of Western Canada Theatre (WCT) is pleased to introduce their new artistic director, James MacDonald.

James’ broad and deep experience in all aspects of theatre – as artist, administrator and educator – ideally complements WCT’s vision, programming and character. With his creativity, energy and personal vision, he shares WCT’s sense of theatre’s place in the community and community’s place in theatre, for the enhancement of both. As outgoing artistic director Daryl Cloran says, “James is a great fit for WCT. He’s a smart, visionary director and a really great guy. I have no doubt that WCT audiences will love James and that he will lead the company into a very exciting next phase of growth.”

James award-winning talents in acting and directing have taken him across Canada, from Halifax to Victoria. Most recently, he has been artistic associate at

the Citadel Theatre, Edmonton and program director of the Citadel/Banff Centre Professional Theatre Program.

As part of James’ enthusiasm for the possibilities of theatre in developing community, he has great experience as an educator, mentor and developer of new plays. As these are all areas that WCT has a proud tradition of championing, including with their Stage One Theatre School and school matinees programs, Kamloops can look forward to further exciting opportunities for our young people in these areas.

WCT’s strong reputation nationally attracted many exceptional candidates, tasking our selection committee with a challenging choice. Ultimately, James’ breadth of experience, the excellence of his artistry and his vision’s match with the current goals of WCT made him the ideal choice for the position: “High-quality professional theatre is about changing lives – from patrons who have

supported us for 40 years, to young people experiencing the joy and education of live theatre for the first time,” says James, “Theatre is about community – who we are, where we’ve been and where we are going. There are so many wonderful stories we can share together and I am so excited to have the opportunity to live and work in this vibrant city. I am also proud to carry on the legacy of my predecessors and to work with the incredible staff, Board, volunteers, patrons and artists of Western Canada Theatre in building a terJames MacDonald rific future for the organization.”

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Window seats At the airport check-in counter, a man overheard a woman ask for window seats for both herself and her husband. The clerk pointed out that this would prevent them from sitting together.

“Sweetie,” the woman replied, “I’ve just spent ten days of quality time in a compact rental car with this man. I know what I’m requesting!”

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The reason women over 50 don’t have babies is because we would put them down and forget where we put them.

It’s time to give up jogging for your health when your thighs keep rubbing together and starting your pants on fire.

Q: What happens if you confuse your Valium with your birth control pills?

A: You have 12 kids, but you don’t really care.

The Downtown and North Shore Echo have a terrific opportunity for any teacher, club or business that would like to promote their upcoming programs.

We are printing and producing a Sign Up Today section that will run in six editions of the Echo. This is the perfect, low-cost vehicle in which to promote yourself and your Fall programs!

Skinny people bug me. They say things like, “Sometimes I forget to eat.” Now, I’ve forgotten my keys, my glasses, my address and my mother’s maiden name. But I have never forgotten to eat! You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat!

What is the best way to forget your troubles? Wear tight clothes.

Mother of the bride Jennifer’s wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement – not even her parents’ nasty divorce.

Her mother had found the perfect dress to wear and would be the best-dressed mother-of-the-bride ever! A week later, Jennifer was

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horrified to learn that her father’s day.” A few days later, they went new, young wife had bought the shopping,and did find another gorexact same dress as her mother. geous dress for her mother. When Jennifer asked her father’s new they stopped for lunch, Jennifer young wife to exchange it, but asked her mother, “Aren’t you she refused. “Absolutely not! I going to return the other dress? look like a million bucks in this You really don’t have another dress, and I’m wearing it,” she occasion where you could wear replied. Jennifer told her mother it.” Her mother just smiled and who graciously said, “Never replied, “Of course I do, dear. I’m mind sweetheart. I’ll get another wearing it to the rehearsal dinner dress. After all, it’s your special the night before the wedding.”

You just can’t go to a public pool and splash around anymore.

Everyone’s swimming laps now.

Some guy jumped in behind me and said, “How long you gonna be using this lane, dude?”

“Until my bladder’s empty, punk.”

The neighbour dropped in on a friend and found her sitting at the kitchen table, staring blankly at a halfempty cup of coffee; her three kids squabbling loudly in the other room.

“What’s wrong, Marge?” she asked.

Marge told her that she had “morning sickness.”

Surprised, the neighbour said, “I didn’t even know you were pregnant!”

“I’m not.” the harried young woman replied. “I’m just sick of mornings.”

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Nervous at the dentist Employed as a dental receptionist, I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root-canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the patient’s tooth, and left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold.

When the dentist returned, the patient was standing next to a tray of dental equipment, “What are you doing by the surgical instruments?” asked the surprised dentist.

Focused on his task, the patient replied, “I’m taking out the ones I don’t like.”

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11. When fire is burning, collect more wood.

12. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood.

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ALL FUR LOVE

Furry love for Pilots N Paws Canada program Harry Ha Ha is a truly magnificent little dog that has had a tremendous rise to fame. His owner Shirley McCaffrey is quite the impressive lady herself. Shirley’s passion for animal welfare made for a very captivating and powerful conversation. Tears and laughter flowed freely from both interviewer and interviewee during a chat at a local dog park on a sunny morning. In the summer of 2012 Shirley, aka “Harry’s mom” had seen a poster for Pilots N Paws Canada (PNPC), a registered national charitable organization that provides free domestic air transportation for abandoned, abused and injured animals. The group is registered with 208 rescue organizations and shelters throughout Canada and helps both wildlife and companion animals get to adoptive families, veterinarians and other safe places. The group launched by Gini Green, a Canadian dog trainer and rescue advocate, is completely operated by volunteers, including 250 pilots Thompson fires. Harry was being nursed who volunteer their planes and time to help. back to health after the BCSPCA had resWanting to get involved, Shirley volun- cued him and a number of dogs abandoned teered her 30+ years of visual design skills by a puppy mill in the forest outside 109 Mile. for their promotional materials; took a pho- All cracked skin and bones and covered in tograph of Harry wearing little goggles in the lesions and scabs, with serious mange, Harry cockpit of a friend’s plane and the rest, as they hardly had any hair on his frail little body. In say, is history. fact, “Harry Ha Ha” was a tongue in cheek Shirley met Harry thirteen years ago at moniker given to the hairless pup. In the end, Central Animal Hospital while exercis- Harry was the only survivor out of all the ing evacuated dogs during the 2003 North rescued dogs and Shirley happily became his

caretaker. She estimates that it took a solid three years for Harry to heal emotionally and physically. She was often woken in the night

by Harry howling and crying in his sleep but as he learned he was very loved, safe and secure, his nightmares stopped. He also has long-standing food issues; she says that Harry treats every meal as his last.

Now Harry Ha Ha, the once wild and wounded pup found wandering in the woods is a famous dog, featured on all Pilots N Paws Canada brochures, banners, posters, coffee mugs, stamps and bumper stickers. He even has his own fan club and Facebook page!

Recently, Harry Ha Ha’s image greeted people to the PNPC info booth at the Canada Day fly-in at the Rockcliffe Flying Club in Ottawa.

Shirley marvels at the fact that so many people love him as much as she does, teasing the furry celeb: “You’re quite the rock star, Harry”.

Pilots N Paws Canada are always looking for experienced volunteers like Shirley – people with animal rescue experience, pilots, people with fundraising skills and even administrative help. Of course donations are always greatly appreciated.

Visit their website at www.pilotsnpawscanada.com or contact pilotsnpawscanada@ gmail.com to see how you can best serve this great national organization.

Alicia Ashcroft, freelance

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Live music and more live music!

■■ Live at Lunch - Live music from 11:30am to 2pm. Aug. 11- Rita Harpe, Lansdowne Village; Aug. 12- Jared Doherty, 200 block Victoria St.; Aug. 13Wolf 359, 300 block Victoria St.; Aug. 14- Ashley McKenzie, Lansdowne Village; Aug. 17Bill Gibson, 400 block Victoria.

FMI: downtownkamloops.com ■■ Music in the Park - 7 to 8:30pm nightly. Schedule subject to change. Aug. 11- Jen Lane, Folk Country; Aug. 12-Devon Coyote and The Midnight Howl, Roots Rock and Blues; Aug. 13Anita Eccleston, Girl With a Horn; Aug. 14- Dave Lang and The Insolent Rabble, Jazz Swing; Aug. 15- Tim Buckley Trio, Roots Pop; Aug. 16- Frapp City, Classic Rock; Aug. 17- Emily Chambers, Sultry Soul.

■■ Shauna Janz on Aug. 13 from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door.

■■ Free Wellness Talk at Nature’s Fare Market, August 10 from 7 to 9 pm at 1350 Summit Dr. Sign up at the vitamin desk or at naturesfare.com.

■■ From the Artists’ Studios: A shared exhibition by Garry Davies and Maureen Light runs Aug. 10 to Sept. 3 at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery and Hallway Gallery, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West, Kamloops. Closing Reception Sept. 1 from 5 to 7pm.

■“Classic ■ Pin-Up” Burlesque on Aug. 11 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open at 8pm for this 19+ event. Tickets at the door or VIP tickets available at Instinct

Adornment or www.KamTix.ca.

■■ Kamloops Women’s Recreational Hockey League registration open until Aug. 21. Beginner and experienced players welcome.

League runs from Oct. to March.

FMI and registration forms contact www.kamloopswomenshockey.ca or debbiedavid3@hotmail.com.

■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Aug. 20 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Sierra.

Tickets available by calling Francoise at 778-220-8010, Norma at 250-299-7221 or Zonia at 250-372-0091. FMI call 250-571-5111. www.tvasc.ca ■■ Free Taoist Tai Chi Classes every Saturday in July and Aug. during Artisan’s Square from 8:30am to 12:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Presented by the Fung Loy Kok Institue of Toaism.

■■ Artisan’s Square every Saturday in July and Aug. from 8:30am to 12:30pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. The annual summer event will showcase handcrafted items for sale, artisans doing their crafts on site and entertainers showcasing their talents.

■■ Open Mic Night the first and third Thurs. of the month from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free.

■■ Bottle fundraiser for Children’s Circle Daycare Society.

Drop off your empty bottles to General Grants, 1395B Battle St. No clutter, or fuss for you. Drop them off in the bag and let them know they are for the society.

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POP MUSIC AND BOWTIES- Kamloops hometown favourite Paul Filek got the crowd dancing on Wednesday, July 27 at Music in the Park. Music in the Park is held nightly at the Riverside Park bandshell from 7:00 to 8:30 pm each night during the summer months.

■■ Society for Creative Anach- ness and professional people. ronism - Shire of Ramsgaard No fundraising, no attendance weekly practice/gathering on requirements. Probus is non-poMondays at 7pm at Stage House litical and non-sectarian. Probus Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI meets once a month for fellowcall Raynagh at 250-376-6676. ship, coffee, a short business ■■ Probus Club Informa- session and an interesting guest tion Meeting on Sept. 29. A speaker. FMI or to be put on the Probus club is a social club of contact list, contact reg.lucas@ semi-retired and retired busi- gmail.com.

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ECHO STARGAZER DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Home has your heart this week but money is so strong right now that it would be a shame to miss out.

Keep your purse open and see what falls in. Love becomes aggressive but it’s time to shine again. Watch out for stepping on toes when you reach out for a hug.

DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Love joins luck to give your ego a welcome summer boost of affection and surprise windfalls. Buy a lottery ticket and trust that the universe wants you to succeed. It’s a chatty week of networking but remember to save some time for love.

DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’ll be thinking finances as well this week but the transportation gods are not on your side.

Expect delays on the way to pick up that cheque as well as long lines at the bank. As for love, a secret affair heats up!

DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Work has your full attention but the energies are encouraging you to get out for some fun. Yes, it’s time to make some money but you won’t be much good to anyone if you’re burnt out. Combine business with pleasure and receive the best rewards from both worlds.

DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) It’s a nostalgic week of imaging what could have been, what you’re currently engaged in and where you’d like to be in a few short months. Love is now favouring your public image. Put on your best dress, a big smile and say hello to sudden job and romantic offerings.

DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Is there something that you always wanted to study but never had the chance? This week marks the beginning of a higher learning cycle where you’ll find yourself hitting the books or lingering on your higher thoughts.

Sudden changes appear at home.

DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Joint finances are attracting like crazy but you seemed to be more focused on a group fight than reaping the available rewards that are waiting for you. Needless to say, money will surprise you. Two weeks remain in your current love cycle. Say hello while you still have the chance DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) An aggressive attitude takes over in the workplace, just in time to keep a dream from slipping away. Love is very strong this week so singles should keep their eyes open and be ready to accept a date from that cutie you’ve had your eye on. Higher learning continues to pay dividends.

DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) It’s not too late to get away for some summer fun. A vacation to somewhere foreign and exotic has your attention and you’re ready for an adventure. If you can’t get away you might find yourself drawn to distant lands though TV or the Internet.

DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’ll be rethinking recent decisions in love. Astro-energies have moved on to your joint finances and the difference that you and your dearest can make in this world. But before you launch into the financial unknown make sure your decisions are based on solid planning as opposed to romantic ideas.

DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Love has been a tough go lately as relationships have let you down and zapped both your emotional energy and your belief in others. All of that changes now. A sudden burst of confidence and aggression has you flirting and testing the dating waters. Be brave. Love is on your side.

DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) The astro-energies are asking you to take a closer at your finances. It’s time for you to raise your game and demand more for your efforts. If you can prove that you’re worth more then the rewards will follow.

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Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.

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