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There is almost nothing that can cause a ruckus in a family more than a riveting night of board game play. Those who love tabletop games also tend to be highly competitive personalities jumping at a chance to learn a new trick or strategy to leave the others at the table behind.

A favourite game in our household is classic Scrabble and the competition is fierce. Winning the game all comes down to a little luck of the tiles, your vocabulary, knowledge of two letter words and placement on the board.

Someone who knows the tricks and ins and outs of Scrabble can easily outwit someone with great words with just a few smart plays.

For all those Scrabble aficionados out there, you have a chance to test your skills out on the open market this upcoming Wednesday, February 24. The Kiwanis Club of Kamloops is hosting a Scrabble Night right here in the downtown core with all proceeds going to a great cause.

“Kiwanis Scrabble Night is held to raise funds for the Kiwanis International Eliminate Project which is making excellent progress at eliminatPhoto credit: UNICEF/BANA2006-00313/GMB Akash ing Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus around the world,” explains Peter Mutrie of the club. “The A health worker giving a tetanus shot to a pregnant woman at an outreach site in Madhupur fee is $25.00 per person to play. Registration is upazila of Tangail district in Bangladesh. at 6:30 pm and play starts at 7:00 pm. Bring a friend and join us for some scrabbling and fun. be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, with additional lifesaving health care. The There will also be a silent auction.” safe storage, transportation, thousands of skilled end of this one disease means the beginning With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis Interna- staff and more. It will take US$110 million and of better health for so many families. tional and UNICEF have joined forces to elimi- the dedicated work of UNICEF and every mem“Can you believe it? Kiwanis is on the verge nate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus. This deadly ber of the Kiwanis family. of making history. During the last five years, The disease steals the lives of nearly 49,000 innocent Kiwanis and UNICEF joined forces to Eliminate Project has raised US$104 million babies and a significant number of women each tackle iodine deficiency disorders, achiev- to support UNICEF’s MNT elimination work, year. The effects of the disease are excruciating ing one of the most significant public health including the Canadian government match. In — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convul- successes of the 20th century. Now, they are the last year alone, fundraising increased by sions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth. US$26.8 million and 16 districts showed their To eliminate MNT from the Earth, more than And in doing so, the project will reach the support through district-wide commitments,” 100 million mothers and their future babies must poorest, most neglected mothers and babies - continued on page 2

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The City of Kamloops Arts Commission is leading the call for the design of a sign frame for all interpretive signage in parks and along trails, as recommended in the recently adopted Parks Master Plan.

Interpretive signage may include historical information and locations of interest to visitors.

The design will act as a standardized frame that interpretive information, photographs or artistic images will be installed within.

The selected designer will be awarded a $3000 cash award, and the selected submission will become the sole property of the City of Kamloops.

All submissions will include, in detail: images of the front, the rear and side profile of the template; dimensions and materials; installation information; and the artist statement relevant to the design and artist bio.

The selection process will be made by a jury comprised of mem(L-R) Allie Blades and Hugh Sallis of the BC Interior Community Foundation presented Kamloops Arts Council bers of the City of Kamloops Arts executive director Kathy Sinclair with a grant to help cover costs of venue rental and supplies of the Kamloops Commission, a member of the City Arts Council’s Oh Canada Art Exhibition, to be held at Heritage House from June 28 to July 1. For this indoor of Kamloops Heritage Commission, exhibition, local artists will be asked to explore Canada’s history, culture and identity and to be inspired by what a member of the City of Kamloops makes this country special. The exhibition will be open to participation from the whole community, from youth Parks and Recreation Commission, to seniors. Oh Canada will showcase art from all nationalities, reflecting the rich fabric of Canada; its location in the City of Kamloops Parks Riverside Park means the exhibit will capitalize on the 30,000 people who attend Art in the Park on Canada Day. Planning Supervisor and the City of Kamloops Cultural Manager.

Questions may be directed to bberger@kamloops.ca.

Submissions must be received - continued from front that people do not think are words. If challenged and at City Hall by April 1. explained Kiwanis chairman Randy DeLay. lost, they forfeit their turn that round!

If you need to add a few more Scrabble tricks to Sign up yourself or your team for Kiwanis Scrabble your repertoire before you play, try these handy tips; Night today! You can pre-register by calling Peter at try to place an ‘x’ on a triple letter tile, this will leave 250-574-6314 or emailing him at petermutrie@gmail.

In the February 11 edition of your opponent trailing behind. Remembering some com. Scrabble Night is happening at Desert Gardens, the Downtown Echo, we pubkey words without vowels can also be an advantage. 540 Seymour Street on Wednesday, February 24 at lished the wrong address of Words like brrr, grrl, pfft and psst all count. Another 6:30 pm. See you there!

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Bike Repair Stations recovered The two community Bike Repair Stations reported missing at the end of January have been recovered.

The RCMP and City Bylaw Enforcement staff found the Bike Repair Stations abandoned at two different locations in the North Shore of Kamloops.

“We are thrilled to have them back,” says Glen Cheetham, Sustainability Services Supervisor with the City of Kamloops. “Both of the stations sustained minor damage but they will be repaired and put back into service as quickly as possible, including measures to enhance their security.”

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awareness about the missing bike repair stations. “All of the attention in the media, including support from Crime Stoppers, likely made these stations worthless to the thieves,” says Glen Cheetham. “Which is great because we have heard through this experience how much the community values these shared tools which benefit us all.”

The Bike Repair Stations were installed last summer on bike commuter routes and recreational areas including Riverside Park, McArthur Island and Kenna Cartwright Park to encourage people to use active transportation and to assist cyclists with performing basic repairs while on the move.

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The parking stations now feature colour screens, which are larger than the originals and it is now easier to navigate through the registration process. And based on popular demand, a second parking station has been relocated to the TCC lobby.

Coming soon, the TCC front desk will be able to electronically process parking-time extension requests for those visitors who will spend more than two hours enjoying the TCC on weekdays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Note that TCC and Hillside Stadium visitors with a vehicle displaying a valid disabled parking permit can park for free and do not need to register their license plate into a parking station.

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Jody Tippett was serving delicious morsels of chocolate goodness at the newly opened Caduceus Chocolates at 228 Third Avenue on February 14. Stop in Tuesday through Saturday for your chocolate fix!

This winter the TNRD Library System presents Books and Brews, a nontraditional book club for adults that meets at various locations outside the library to discuss books while enjoying food and drinks.

This club is designed as a non-traditional book club for adults where the group will discuss a different topic or genre every month rather than everyone reading the same book. Attendees are asked to read a book related to a monthly theme ahead of time and come prepared to talk about it.

The first meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on February 23 at the Noble Pig. The theme for this meeting is Banned Books in honour of Freedom to Read Week.

The second meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on March 29 at Red Beard Café. The theme being Female Authors in honour of International Women’s Day. Registration is required for each individual meeting of this book club. There is no obligation to attend all meetings. Limited food will be provided. Call 250372-5145 to register.

Comedy for a Cause is back The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) community. Tickets are $35 Society of Canada, Kamloops in advance or $40 at the door and Area Chapter is hostand can be purchased online ing Comedy for a Cause on at bit.ly/Comedy4ACause, by Saturday, March 5 at Cactus phone at 250-314-0773 or by Jacks Nightclub. The event will visiting the Kamloops and feature the hilarious Yuk Yuk’s Area Chapter office at 1-275 On Tour comedians Winston Seymour Street.

Spear and Greg Kettner, with Doors open at 6:30 pm and local MC Arron Buttowski. the show starts at 7:30 pm.

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Always something at the Kamloops Art Gallery The Kamloops Art Gallery stands prominently large and proud at the corner of 5th Avenue and Victoria Street. Inside it features a beautiful gallery store full of local works of art and an intricate collection of articulately picked wares, classrooms and the main gallery, which features revolving exhibitions of an outstanding caliber. But did you know that the Kamloops Art Gallery is all these things and more?

The Kamloops Art Gallery hosts an amazing array of cultural events and activities outside the confine of their gallery walls in and around our community.

There is almost always something happening and the best part is most of it is free and fully accessible to the community.

Their new calendar for the year has recently been published and inside is your ticket to creativity.

It is almost guaranteed that you will find something that tickles your fancy as they have worked very hard to bring you a full spectrum of events.

Here is your sneak peek at fun activities outside the walls of the gallery. On seven different Fridays from now until June, they are partnering with Barnacle Records at 290 3rd Avenue for Chromesthesia from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. “Join P.A.T. the Portable Art Trailer at Barnacle Records on select Fridays to listen to records and make prints, drawings and zines,” explains Emily Hope, Education and Public Programs coordinator at the Kamloops Art Gallery. “All materials are provided and no experience is necessary.”

Other outside activities include Vanscura and Drink and Draw.

Vanscura is a mobile tour that

Mike Yuhasz‘s Vanscura project will be in Kamloops until Saturday, February 20.

leaves the gallery every hour “Super Natural” audio tour while on the hour from 11:00 am to watching a projected moving 5:00 pm Wednesday, February image of the inverted landscape 17, Thursday, February 18 and of downtown Kamloops and the Saturday, February 20. It also North Shore. Only four seats has North Shore departures per tour—reserve your space by from Red Beard Cafe on Fri- calling 250-377-2400.” day, February 19. “View your Check out the Kamloops Art city through a new lens!” con- Gallery’s full lineup of inside tinues Emily. “Don’t miss out and outside events at www.kag. on the opportunity to experi- bc.ca. You can also reach them ence a unique audio-visual tour by phone at 250-377-2400. It’s throughout Kamloops from absolutely sure they will have within a moving camera—the something that will help spark Vanscura. Inside the van, pas- some culture from within you! sengers will listen to the artist’s Tanya Orozco, freelance

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Family art Saturdays At the Kamloops Art Gallery drop into Family Art Saturdays this Saturday, February 20 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, a free family event that includes tours and activities in our galleries as well as innovative art workshops in the studios.

In the Central Galleries, experience Midnight Sun Camera Obscura, a contemporary exploration of the camera obscura, and Out of Sight, an exhibition of historical photographs by Eadweard Muybridge and Harold Edgerton that expand our understanding of time and motion through the still image. In The Cube, a new project by Thompson Rivers University students is on view–Live Stream: Optical Rendering.

Together, the exhibitions offer an opportunity to understand the history of optics and photography and contemporary approaches to these subjects.

In the Kamloops Art Gallery studios, experiment with the science and art behind the persistence of vision by building your own thaumatropes and phenakistoscopes. These historic optical toys were the building blocks for modern animation techniques and are some of the earliest examples of stop motion animation.

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A classic country play features Patsy Cline Western Canada Theatre (WCT), in association with Thousand Islands Playhouse, Gananoque presents the classic country favourite, A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline from February 25 to March 5 at the Sagebrush Theatre.

Patsy Cline’s popularity is witnessed by the fact that her recordings are the top jukebox play in the world. Although she will never be replaced, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is a tribute to her spirit and a celebration of her music. Audiences will be treated to outstanding performances of Patsy’s greatest hits, including “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Crazy” and “I Fall To Pieces.”

WCT artistic director Daryl Cloran says the show follows the journey made by Cline from smalltown Virginia to Carnegie Hall.

Tickets for are available at Kamloops Live! Box Office, 1025 Lorne Street or by calling 250-374-5483.

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While street cleaning won’t be happening just yet, City of Kamloops crews were busy sweeping the parking lot at Riverside Park recently.

Promotional video showcases attractions in TNRD The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission “For example, we couldn’t show all the guest (TNFC) has announced that the final version of ranches in the TNRD, but we showed a few difthe promotional video “The Region of BC’s Best” ferent styles,” said TNFC commissioner of Film will be debuted for the TNRD Board of Directors Victoria Weller. at their regular meeting on Thursday, February 18.

Kamloops-based Joy Factory Films was hired to In response to a desire to build awareness of the shoot the video, which showcases attributes from agriThompson-Nicola Regional District, the TNFC culture, transportation, health care, natural resources, was tasked with producing a video that shows the education, technology, culture and tourism in the best and most significant attributes of the TNRD. TNRD’s 11 municipalities and ten electoral areas.

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Community Band benefit concert fellow director Cliff Noakes, Dick led the band through many years of rehearsals and concerts, including their annual Christmas concert in Chase, as a benefit for the local food bank.

Following Dick’s passing, the band continued the tradition of giving concerts in the community, playing in Riverside Park on Canada Day, playing in various retirement homes and has also done an annual benefit concert in Dicks’ memory. Proceeds from that concert, on April 28, go to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Joining the KCB on February 25 is the SD73 Honour Band, a group of the best high school musicians in the school district. This group got together to rehearse through the fall of 2015, and had its concert at the end of November, but will be coming on stage to join the Community Band for an extra performance.

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The Kamloops Community Band (KCB) is presenting the Richard Dickens Music Scholarship Concert on Thursday, February 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the South West Baptist Church, featuring special guests, the School District 73 Honour Band.

Proceeds from the annual concert go towards the scholarship, a $2000 annual award given for four years, which is awarded to a graduating student who intends to pursue a post-secondary education in music. Dick Dickens, who passed away in 2009, was a long-time music teacher and school trustee in SD73, and established this scholarship in his will to support those students who were dedicated to seeking a career in music.

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Classic myth comes to life The TRU Actors Workshop Theatre is Presenting The Love of the Nightingale by Timberlake Wertenbaker and directed

by Wesley Eccleston from February 25 to 27 and March 3 to 5 at 7:30 pm at TRU’s Actors Workshop Theatre, Old Main, 900 McGill Road.

The Love of the Nightingale is a play about innocence, beauty, lies and tragedy. Based on the classic myth of Philomele, layers of emotion are continu-

ally peeled back until nothing remains but truth, pain, vengeance and transformation. An unshakable bond between two sisters challenges the patriarchy—questions must be asked and there is no escape. With one of the largest cast of characters at TRU, this is a show that you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to get your tickets at the Actors Workshop Theatre or Kamloops Live! Box Office at: www.kamloopslive.ca.

Volunteer at the zoo this spring break

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The BC Wildlife Park is in need of volunteers to assist their zookeepers in maintaining a safe environment at the Home Hardware Family Farm for the Spring Break and Easter Weekend from March 19 to April 3. The volunteers will be interacting with the park guests as they interact with the goats! The volunteers will also be keeping the barn area clean. The hours required for this position are 10:00 am to 3:30 pm and you must be 16+ and family volunteering friendly.

Ages 12 to 15 can volunteer with a parent. For more information contact 250-573-3242 Ext: 226.

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Phrase of Wisdom My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.

– Erma Bombeck

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City

BUDGET Give us your ideas Over the years, the City of Kamloops has made budget meetings more personal with a chance to have your say. This format continues to work well and we invite you to be a part of the proposed 2016 supplemental budget discussions coming up.

As part of this ongoing conversation we‘ve learned that you want to be involved earlier in the budget process.

We hear you, we think that’s a great idea.

Feedback on the 2016 supplemental budget and sharing ideas for the 2017 budget helps ensure that staff has time to research items before they go to council for consideration.

That makes good sense and we invite you to provide some input on our budget process.

Meeting Schedule Tuesday, February 23, 2016 7:00 - 10:00 pm Sandman Centre Parkside Lounge

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■“Radical ■ Reptiles” Pro-D Day Camp on Feb. 19 from 9am to 4pm at the BC Wildlife Park. For kids ages 6 to 10. The day will include making snake masks and a reptile encounter. FMI visit www. bcwildlife.org.

■“Rookie ■ Night” on Feb. 20 at 2pm at the Kamloops Library, 100 – 465 Victoria St. Presented by The Rolling Pins Improv Group. A fun free show for all ages with some audience participation.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House featuring Sleepless Nights on Feb. 20 at 7pm at the Barnhartvale Hall. Admission at the door. FMI contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com.

■■ Superheroes and Supervillains Comedy Improv on Feb. 20 at 7pm at the Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Tickets at the door (cash only). Presented by the Freudian Slips. FMI visit www. chimeratheatre.com.

■■ Bird and Bee Seminars on Feb. 20 at Purity Feed, 471 Okanagan Way. Raising a Small Flock from 10am to 12pm and Home Hive Basics from 1 to 3pm. Pre-registration required by contacting 250-372-2233 or danica@purityfeed.com.

■■ Fun Laughter Friends adult social group events: Brunch on Feb. 21, Cards and Games on Feb. 27. FMI contact laugh2014@shaw.ca.

■“The ■ Case of Space” from Feb. 20 to March 7 at Padlock Studios, 1st Floor 175 2nd Ave. A multidisciplinary group art exhibition showcasing many local artists.

Opening reception on Feb. 20 at 7pm. FMI contact padlockstudios@hotmail.com.

■■ The Kamloops Garden Club monthly meeting on Feb. 24 at 7pm in the upper level of Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. New mem-

How much is that doggy in the window? - Four-year-old beagle Maggie occupies the front window at Drake Funeral Services on Lansdowne Street watching the world go by.

bers are always welcome.

■■ Old Time Fiddlers Dance on March 5 from 7:30 to 10pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Admission at the door. FMI call 250-376-2330.

■■ The Art of Being Human retreat weekend with Geoff Bannoff on Mar. 5 from 8:30am to 5pm and Mar. 6 from 8:30am to 1pm at Shambhala Meditation Group, 7 – 231 Victoria St. FMI contact Evelyn 250-573-5519 vipondschmidt@yahoo.com.

■■ 13th Annual APEGBC/TRU

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Popsicle-Stick Bridge Competition on March 5 from 9:30am to 3:30pm at TRU Trades and Technology Center. Entries accepted in categories of: Elementary, Secondary, Open and Corporate. The contest rules and Entry Form will be posted: www.tru.ca/science/ happening/annual.html.

■■ Stem Cell Donor Clinic on March 9 from 10am to 2pm at TCC, 910 McGill Rd, WolfPack Athletics Boardroom – 2nd floor.

Calling all 17 to 35 year olds, a cheek swab will take 5 to 10 min-

utes and may save someone’s life.

Register to donate stem cells at blood.ca/stem-cells.

■■ Seedy Saturday on March 19 from 9:30am to 1pm at OLPH Parish Centre, 635 Tranquille Rd. Local, Heritage and Heirloom seeds available and much more!

Teahouse, Eats Amore Food Truck, children’s activities and door prizes. Sponsored by Kamloops Regional Farmers Market. FMI contact info@ssolgardens.com.

■■ Addictions with Author Lorelie Rozzano and co-facilitator Lorne Hildabrand on March 24 beginning at 8:30am at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. FMI and to register contact Julie John at 250-572-6215 or Julie_joh@ hotmail.com.

■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI join: Kamloops Pagan Community on facebook.

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

Drop off your empty bottles to General Grants, 1395B Battle Street. No clutter, or fuss for you.

Drop them off in the bag and let them know they are for the society.

■■ Kamloops Power Choir is meeting at the Yacht Club, 1140 River St. starting Jan. 13 from 7 to 8pm until further notice. Fee at the door covers music direction, photo copies and venue rental. Everyone welcome. FMI email kamloopspowerchoir@gmail.com.

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

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.

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echo stargazer Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Love moves from behind the scenes and steps into the open. Hidden affairs come to light as you and your new love interest head into the world for a joint adventure. It’s time to reach your goals.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Someone has a crush on you but they are afraid to let you know. You’re going to be in the spotlight and people want to know what you’ve been up to. Enjoy the attention and let your beautiful self-shine.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) A shift in energy this week has you entering a cycle where fortune is going to arrive from your friends and social network. If you need a hand then ask. Your friends are looking out for you.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) This week love shifts to your professional work and your public image. Dress to impress and take the lead if called upon. The bosses and a potential love interest will be watching.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) A smiling face appears on your love radar but it’s coming from a distant source. Travel and spiritual exploration are in the cards. If you can find a way to bridge the gap in distance then love is yours for the taking.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You’re creative and playful this week but you’ll also be thinking of your own needs. You’re a giving sign but sometimes you just have to take care of yourself first. A trip to the spa or a new haircut should help recharge emotional batteries.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Love is currently favouring your closest relationship. If you’re single then keep your eyes open for a smile that could turn out to be a little more. Love is looking for Leo so be ready to uncover a diamond in the rough.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Your physical health is taking centre stage so make sure you watch your diet and get to the gym.

Towards the end of the week love shines on your closest relationship.

It’s a good time to take your relationship to the next level.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re entering a cycle of creativity and playful attraction. If beautiful comes from within then fill yourself with your own love and then let it shine to the world around you. You’ll attract more with an honest smile than a pretty outfit.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Love is favouring the home and family this week and a new light is going to shine on your creative and playful nature. Some people think you’re always an intense downer. Show the world you have a loving and playful side.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Enemies are still lining up at your gate but you have more support than you realize. The days are going to be busy with work, networking and communications.

Spread your word and make sure your needs are known.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You’re going to be in the mood to snuggle up with your dearest and spend the week in bed but you’re entering a new cycle of attraction that has different ideas.

Work is going to call you away for a while, as long hours once again become the norm. A surprise cheque arrives in the mail.

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

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 73 (KAMLOOPS/THOMPSON)

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 School District No. 73 [Kamloops/Thompson] will register students entering kindergarten in September 2016 at neighbourhood schools as follows:

KINDERGARTEN 2016 February 22 to 26 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm To be eligible for attendance in kindergarten in September 2016, a student must be five years of age

by December 31, 2016. Parents intending to register children for kindergarten are strongly encouraged to register at this time.

Please bring your child’s original birth certificate, CareCard and proof of residential address.

On Now at the Kamloops Art Gallery

Midnight Sun Camera Obscura January 16 to March 19, 2016 Dianne Bos • Lea Bucknell • Ernie Kroeger • Donald Lawrence Holly Ward and Kevin Schmidt • Carsten Wirth • Andrew Wright • Michael Yuhasz

Fun Fact It takes glass one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times!

Generously sponsored by MCM Real Estate Ltd. Free admission every Thursday sponsored by BCLC

465 Victoria Street • 250-377-2400 • kag.bc.ca Holly Ward and Kevin Schmidt, Eye of the Beholder, 2015, Dibond, vinyl, lens, Plexiglas, wood, Velcro, hardware

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