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The Legion assists with the Canada Day opening ceremonies and members provide information to the public each year at the Legion booth in Riverside Park.

The Legion is more than just for veterans Did you know that anyone over the age of nineteen can be a member of the Legion?

It’s true, the Royal Canadian Legion is an organization that works to support our veterans, not just consists of them. Any Canadian, whether or not they are a veteran or ex-military or a descendent of a veteran, can be a member of the Legion and you are wholeheartedly invited to do so!

“Our membership is very diverse,” explains Brenda Thompson, communication director for the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52. “That is the biggest myth we work to dispel and what Legions Week is all about this year.”

Brenda herself is a proud member of the Legion but is not a veteran. She is a pro-

fessional woman who works at TRU, comes This year Legion Week runs from June from a family of veterans and believes in 24 to 30 and our home Kamloops Branch the values of the Legion. The Legions Week 52 is hosting a series of open houses and she speaks of is celebrated every year in the other events to bring awareness of what the week before Canada Day to pay tribute to the Legion has to offer to veterans and the comvalued and long-standing service of Legion- munity as a whole, to highlight membership, naires of the Royal Canadian Legion. Her and to reach out to all our First-Responders, membership and involvement in the Legion to say thank you for the incredibly hard job proves that the Legion really does belong they do each and every day. to all of us, it is a membership based club These events include an open house, dinin which supports their members and aims ner and dance on Friday, June 24th from 3:00 to aid the veterans of our country. They are pm to 11:00 pm and an open house on Satthe ones responsible for planning and imple- urday, June 25th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. menting Remembrance Day and work hard There will be food, music, displays, balloons, all year round to provide bursaries and funds decorations, as well as information regardto support the veterans and descendants of ing membership, information on where your veterans in our town.

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Time for a picnic!

The annual Mother Goose Teddy Bear Picnic was held on Thursday, June 16 in Riverside Park. The morning was filled with fun and games, princesses, gymnastics, cake and the largest Mother Goose circle ever!

BC Tree Climbing Championship comes to Riverside Park The City of Kamloops is proud to be the host of the 15th annual BC Tree Climbing Championship (BCTCC) June 25 and 26 in Riverside Park.

The event spreads awareness of the practice and occupation of arboriculture across the province, as well as provides tree climbers in the Pacific Northwest an opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange information and learn new techniques. The event will consist of three or four preliminary events on Saturday where climbing arborists will be challenged to perform tasks in trees similar to what they would experience during a day in the life of an arborist. The top overall finishers from the preliminary events will compete in a masters’ event to be held on Sunday.

There will be over 30 competi-

tors including some of the top climbing arborists in the Pacific Northwest.

The event is family friendly, free for spectators and provides numerous interesting spectator opportunities. Anyone interested in arboriculture or wanting

to see the spectacle of arborists The BC Tree Climbing Chamhanging from ropes in trees is pionship will be held in Rivencouraged to come on down. erside Park around the central Parking on the Lorne Street cor- concession area with Prelimiridor will be limited, so people nary Events on Saturday, June are encouraged to park down- 25, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and town or walk or bike using the Masters’ Event on Sunday, June River’s Trail.

26, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Music in the Park heads into 23rd season The City of Kamloops and BCLC are presenting another great season of Music in the Park at Riverside Park, from July 1 to August 31. Now in its 23rd year, Music in the Park continues the tradition of providing residents and tourists with 62 free evening performances that showcase a variety of talented artists.

BCLC, in partnership with Country 103, will host the 3rd annual Midsummer Music Jam

on Tuesday, July 26.

Music in the Park coordinator Henry Small is excited to present another great summer of wonderful entertainers and music every night of the week at Riverside Park. “I want to invite our community and our out-oftown friends to come and enjoy the longest running series of its kind in North America.”

McDonald Park’s Music in the Park is on Fridays starting

July 8 with country artist Bobby Garcia from Merritt and run until August 26 with two local stars Nicole Clay and Caitlin Goulet. The Friday evening performances are at the Gazebo starting at 7:00 pm.

For the nightly listings or to print a copy of the monthly schedule visit www.kamloops. ca/events/musicinthepark.shtml.

All concerts are rain or shine and are subject to change.

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Discover the Royal Canadian Legion Week - continued from front donations for poppies and to the Legion actually go, incentive draws for new membership, and other door prizes and games. It is their hope that the community will come down, see what they have to offer and join in on the celebrations.

“This year we are putting a bigger push on putting awareness out there on the role the Legion plays in the community,” continues Brenda. We are inviting everyone to both open houses and welcome your visits. We have a diverse

amount of programs and services we will be showcasing and the benefits of membership are plenty.”

Those benefits include being able to rent the Legion for a very modest price for anything from weddings to group events.

So this weekend, during Legion Week, pop down to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 at 425 Lansdowne Street and see what the Legion is really all about. I guarantee it may surprise you. Happy Legion Week!

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On Saturday, May 28 the 7th annual Boob Tour comedy show took over the Coast Hotel in Kamloops raising a record $15,000 for Breast Health in the community. The money raised has been donated to both the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation and the hospitals Afternoon Auxiliary Wig/Hat/Scarf Bank in the Cancer Clinic. The funds will be used to improve access to screening and faster diagnosis.

Summer Reading Club for kids kicks off!

The TNRD Library System invites kids of all ages to join the 2016 BC Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme is Book A Trip.

Summer Reading Club motivates kids to read (or be read to) regularly, helping to maintain or improve reading skills during the summer months while school is out. The club makes reading fun by inviting kids to read what they want and by inviting kids back to the library for fun related activities throughout the summer. The expert staff at TNRD library branches can help kids find just what they like, whether it is a book, graphic novel, audiobook, e-book or magazine.

Registration is free and begins at your nearest library branch in midJune. Kids receive a special reading record to keep track of their reading and a sticker to place in their record for every seven days they read. If they meet their personal reading goal every day for seven weeks, they will be awarded a special Summer Reading Club medal.

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TNRD Library System offers the Read-to-Me Club, which provides families with a chance to track their daily reading together over a seven-week period. Children can colour in the days someone reads to them on their reading record to receive stickers and a chance to win prizes.

For those 12 to 18, the Teen Summer Challenge offers a variety of activities to

be completed for points and a chance to win awesome prizes.

Summer Reading Club, Read-to-Me and Teen Summer Challenge begin July 4.

For more information and to learn about other free library programs, contests and activities for kids throughout the summer, call or visit your local library branch.

New phone line for reporting elder abuse Interior Health has launched a new, confidential toll-free number to report the mistreatment of older adults.

Anyone within Interior Health who has concerns regarding elder abuse can call 1-844-870-4754 to be connected with an Interior Health staff member who is trained to respond to such situations. The phone number and corresponding email address ihadultgaurdianship@interiorhealth.ca were launched in May this year. (Always call 911 if the situation is an emergency and you require immediate help.)

Elder abuse takes many forms, including physical, financial, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse and neglect or self-neglect. It can affect anyone, regardless of their health, financial background or social standing. It can occur anywhere and anytime, whether an individual is living independently, with family, or in a residential care home or other facility.

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Register now for the 2016 Seniors’ Picnic The 2016 Seniors’ Picnic will take place at Riverside Park on Friday, July 15 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

This event is a great opportunity to get out, enjoy the sun, make new friends and help others this summer. Be sure to bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. A brief orientation for volunteers will occur close to the event.

Activities include Zumba, OsteoFit, arts and Free parking will be available at Sandman crafts, and a photo booth. Free lunch will be Centre, Heritage House and the West Parking provided by the Lions Paddlewheelers group Lot at Riverside Park. By-law Services will also be on site to assist with parking. and music by the Kamloops Rube Band.

This event is free to attend, however par- The City of Kamloops are encouraging all ticipants must register in advance by call- seniors to take public transit, carpool or find ing 250-828-3500 with program #254343 or alternative forms of transportation as there visit www.kamloops.ca/ezreg. is limited parking.

Overdose response measures roll out in emergency departments Interior Health has begun imple- Mema, medical health officer. “The an injectable drug that can reverse “Not only has the program menting measures in emergency introduction of this new surveillance (stop) an opioid overdose – in the allowed us to connect with some departments to improve overdose measure allows us to identify where event of an overdose, naloxone of our most marginalized populasurveillance and arm those at risk risks are arising and will enable us restores breathing within two to five tions, the kits we have dispensed with naloxone, a life-saving drug to take proactive action to warn and minutes, which offers the opportu- have reversed overdoses and saved that can reduce the risk of brain protect people who are at risk.” nity to save a life and reduce harm the lives of members of our comdamage or death, from future opiIn addition, all emergency while waiting for help to arrive. munity,” said McLaughlin, who is The emergency department at the administrator of the Take Home oid overdoses. departments will offer overdose Emergency departments in patients the life-saving drug nal- Royal Inland Hospital was the first Naloxone program at Royal Inland Kamloops, Castlegar, Kaslo, oxone through the expansion of in Canada to provide naloxone Hospital. “Rising opioid overdose Kelowna, Nakusp, New Denver the Take Home Naloxone program. kits and has been doing so since rates make expansion of the proand Vernon are the first sites to proThe program provides training March 2014. Kirstin McLaughlin, gram to all Interior Health emervide both the enhanced overdose and naloxone kits free of charge emergency department nurse, gency departments an essential and surveillance and the Take Home to people who use opioids and are is pleased to see the program logical next step in reducing harm Naloxone program. Interior Health at risk of an overdose. Naloxone is expanding to other hospitals. to people who use drugs.” will roll both initiatives out to the 27 remaining emergency departNew Pickleball court ments within the next two months.

“BC was the first province in Canada to establish a province-wide take-home naloxone program,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “Since 2012 more than 8,500 kits have been distributed to people who use opioids and more than 8,000 people trained to administer naloxone. It’s great to hear that now even more people will have access to kits and that Interior Health has enhanced their overdose surveillance.”

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Scottish culture abound at Kamloops Highland Games The annual Kamloops Highland Games are taking place Saturday, July 9 at Albert McGowan Park. Gates open at 7:00 am with Highland Dancing competition starting at 8:00 am and solo piping and drumming contests starting at 8:30 am. Admission for adults is $10.00 and seniors and children aged six to 15 is $5.00.

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This year features traditional Scottish heavy events such as the caber toss and hammer throw.

These athletes are something to see! There will be children’s heavy events in the afternoon.

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The official opening ceremony will be at 12:30 pm and will feature the six time world champions, the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Pipe Band. The SFU band will do a performance as well as compete in the band contest, which starts at 1:30 pm.

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Local artist releases debut album Skullfinger, the veritable supergroup comprised of “Lucky” Luke Skullfinger and his imaginary band of misfits, dish out an epic tour-de-force with their debut full-length “Turn Down The Quiet”. Genre-mashing is no big whoop to Lucky Luke, whose musical stomping ground spans the gamut from the gutter to the heavens. “Anything less would be yawnsville,” he asserts. “Basically, I wanted to create the ultimate rock album, something that I personally could listen to on repeat all week long. You know, the right balance of variety versus consistency.” If you feel that a jam session with Pink Floyd, Rush,

Frank Zappa, Megadeth, The Beatles, Devin Townsend, Steve Vai, Lemmy Kilmister, Skinny Puppy, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, The Black Keys, David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits and Radiohead would be acceptable, then you might enjoy Skullfinger.

Skullfinger’s heavy rock cover of the public domain classic “Walk Right In” received “Best Music Video Award” Special Jury Prize at the 8th Annual Kamloops Interior Short Short Film Fest.

Produced by Sean Luciw (Electric Humour, Drums of Drone, Lex Plexus), “Turn Down The Quiet” features a heavily-layered “wall of sound” that is simultane-

ously rooted in every rock-androll decade. Fans of prog-rock will appreciate the abundance of odd-time signatures, guitar solos and aesthetic twists and turns, while the lyrical content ranges from visually abstract to personal and political. Skullfinger has achieved a deeply colourful sound for their debut album.

You can find “Turn Down The Quiet” digitally at Bandcamp, CDBaby and iTunes, to name a few. CD’s are also available.

The first 30 are Limited Edition, which include a bonus Skullfinger guitar pick! Hardcopies are available at Kamloops Long and McQuade and at The Art We Are.

419 Squadron 75th Anniversary Reunion The 419 Squadron 75th Anniversary Reunion is coming to Kamloops July 8 to 10.

On July 9, 419 Squadron, Kamloops Rocky Mountain Rangers and local Cadets will exercise their privilege of marching up to City Hall with drums beating, colours flying, and bayonets fixed. Culminating at the end of the parade will be a “Moose Salute” fly-past by four current 419 Squadron CT-155 Hawk fighter jets.

There will also be a static Hawk Jet display at Kamloops Fulton Field from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on July 10.

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mitten’s Diary Day 983 of My Captivity My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dried nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for these rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped it’s headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since this clearly demonstrates my capabilities.

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With mountain biking season in full tilt, what better time for a movie premiere!

But it’s not just any old movie premiere, The Phoenix Centre and Kamloops Bike Riders Association are bringing to you the much anticipated sequel to NotBad

by Anthill films – Not2Bad. Mark your calendars and bring a friend on June 24 at 7:00 pm at TRU Alumni Clocktower Theatre.

This film originated from a pretty basic mathematical problem.

What’s better than one of something? Two of something. One is less than two. Therefore, logic dictates that two must be better than one. Faced with these indis-

putable facts, the crew at Anthill realized that they needed to make a sequel. Having never made a sequel before, they decided it was time. Because no one takes you serious in the movie business unless you make at least two of something. More is always better right? And this is serious business.

Serious off road bicycle riding business. So get ready for a whole lot of more.

The event will run until 8:15 pm and will also include a selection of videos showcasing the talents of local riders like Graham Agassiz, Dylan Sherrard, Andrew Helton, Lane Bodor, Dalton Anderson, Lynden Sandy and Kyle Super.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #52 Zack’s Coffee & Tea • Caffe Motivo The Grind • Blenz Coffee Frankly Coffee All proceeds are donated to charity!

The Kamloops Blazers will be represented at Canada’s national under-20 and Under-17 camps this summer.

Connor Ingram and Deven Sideroff are among 41 players invited to Canada’s National Junior Team SportChek Summer Development Camp in Toronto July 30 to August 2.

The camp will also feature a four-game series against the U.S., Sweden and Finland from August 3 to 6 in Plymouth, Michigan.

Ingram was recently at Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence Goaltending Camp in Calgary from June 9 to 12. Sideroff has suited up for Canada at the 2015 Under-18 World Championships in Switzerland. Two Blazers prospects, forward Jackson Shepard and defenseman Luke Zazula have been invited to Canada’s national under-17 development camp July 26 until August 1 in Calgary. Shepard and Zazula both suited up for games for with Blazers last season as 15-year-olds and are eligible to play full-time with the Blazers for the upcoming 2016-17 season.

For the official release from Hockey Canada visit: http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/2016-17-NMT-Summer-Showcase-Rosters.

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Deadline for Peter Collins Memorial Fund approaches The Kamloops Symphony Music by Kamloops-Thompson School School, along with the family of District #73. Both current and Peter Collins, with support from new students of the Kamloops friends and community, are offer- Symphony Music School are eliing an annual bursary for students gible and must be under the age who otherwise would not be able of 18 at the time of application. to access music lessons. More Applications are only accepted information about eligibility, along for music lessons currently on with the application, can be found offer at Kamloops Symphony at http://www.kamloopssymphony. Music School. For more inforcom/docs/petercollinsmemorialbur- mation about the music school and saryapplication2016-2017final.pdf. lessons please visit www.kamThe bursary is open to all stu- loopssymphony.com. Application dents residing in the area served deadline is August 31.

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Hot dogs, live music, theatre club and more!

■■ Annual Hot Dog Sale on June 23 from 12 to 1:30pm at the Fulton and Company parking lot, 350 Lansdowne St. Enjoy a hot dog, drink and homemade dessert!

Proceeds going to the Canadian Mental Health Ride Don’t Hide.

■■ Live at Lunch schedule: June 23 - Lansdowne Village, Gary Mockford; June 24- 200 block Victoria St, Keenan Willcox; June 25- 300 block Victoria St, Shayne Arthurs ; June 26- 200 block Victoria St, Chilibillies; June 29- 400 block Victoria St, Dodie Goldney; June 30- Lansdowne Village, Django Drummers. Live music from 11:30am to 2pm.

■■An Evening of Brass at McDonald Park, on June 26 at 7pm. Featuring Trio Con Brio and Solara Brass Quintet. Free admission.

■■ Tourism Education Futures Initiative Conference from June 26 to 29 at TRU. “Celebrating the disruptive power of caring” is the theme of this international conference. Keynote address on June 28 at 9:15am.

Open to the public. FMI contact Kelee Caton at kcaton@tru.ca.

■■ Theatre Club on June 29, July 13, Aug 10 and 24 from 7 to 8:30pm at the Kamloops Library, 100-465 Victoria St. Come to this drop in program for adult and young adult theatre aficionados to hone your skills using scripts and drama games with feature appearances from local drama teachers and coaches. FMI call 250-3725145 or email question@tnrd.ca.

■“From ■ My Studio” by Maureen Hove from June 4 to 30 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Maureen’s watercolour and ink paintings truly reflect the beauty of the area. Gallery hours:

Ari Neufeld is a self-made one-man band, hailing most recently from the Okanagan. He plays guitar, piano and banjo while singing and keeping time through an amplified stompbox, with ethnic beads, nuts and bells strapped to his body. His performance covers a variety of genres from folk to pop, to new country, to rhythmic soul, to rock. Catch Ari along with Colour Film at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria Street, on June 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission at the door.

10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm, Saturday. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.

■■ Horticulture Gardens Tours every Wed. until Aug. 18 at 6:30pm at TRU behind House 10. Take a walk among annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees during free guided tours led by TRU Friends of the Gardens. FMI visit trufog.org.

■■ Kamloops Food Bank Fundraiser every Saturday from 12 to 2pm at The Grind Coffeehouse, #100 125 4th Ave. Music by Will Lardie. Admission by donation.

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boat team meet every Tues. and Thurs. at 5:15pm at Pioneer Park. This is a team of postbreast cancer diagnosis women.

New members welcome, coaching and support available. FMI visit: www.spiritwarriors.ca.

■■ 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.

■■ 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.

■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. No experience necessary and supplies provided. FMI call 250-377-2400.

■■ Volunteers Needed at the RIH Thrift Seller. Put your great customer service skills to a good cause. FMI stop by 146 Victoria St. or call 250-374-0487.

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

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Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) Things you thought you wanted as the year began undergo a revision that will shape your outcomes for the rest of the year. Even though you’re willing to meet your partner more than half way, it might not be enough to stem an inevitable change. Love recommends some “me” time.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) The problem you had at home returns. Shine your light and clean it up once and for all. Believe it or not, you can make all sides agree.

Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Regardless of any infighting, you’re friends miss you and they’re willing to help your cause. Call them up and spread your word. They’ll be happy to hear from you.

Just be careful that you’re not too pushy with your agenda.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Money problems return but your professional career gets a well-timed yet unexpected boost. Push hard and surf the career wave while it’s here. You’ll want to cocoon this week but the public spotlight might find you anyways.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Although well-laid plans seem to be going sideways and forward progress is slowing, you’re actually in a position to reinvent yourself. Have a close look at where you’ve just come from and where you’d really like to go. Dream big and reach even further.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Love is attracting once again in your joint finances and the money you earn with your partner. Secrets will be revealed which can lead to a lasting romance.

Keeps your eyes open for love but watch for attacks from your past.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Love has its sights squarely set on Capricorn so get out and make your intentions known.

Emotionally, you’ll want to get back to work making money. Don’t be too risky in love or money but it’s your time to shine so go get ‘em.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Revisit your daily schedule.

Time frees up, giving you room to explore one of your goals that has had to wait. You’re being seen as very aggressive professionally so be prepared for some “push back”. Get to the gym to work off some steam.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Although thoughts are still centered around the home and family, love and attraction have moved on to your astro-sector of creativity and expression. You’ll be more playful and at ease during the next couple of weeks. Love is looking for your smile.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Take extra care of your public image as everything you do seems on display. Love and attraction have moved onto your astro-sector of home and family so if you’ve had enough of the limelight then stay in and enjoy the week with those closest to your heart.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Education and communication are your themes these days as you find yourself discussing hot topics and enhancing your skills. Someone at a distance or someone different from yourself offers words of wisdom that hit the mark.

Love favours honest communication.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Your daily routine traces steps that you knew needed revision. Get your game plan back in order and both your love life and your finances will respond accordingly.

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LEGION WEEK

OPEN HOUSE JUNE 24 & 25

VETERAN’S LUNCH JUNE 28 noon – 2 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

JUNE 24 & 25 OPEN HOUSE Community Events FRIDAY, JUNE 24th - 3 pm – 11 pm – Information displays to commemorate Legion Week; membership benefits; complimentary refreshments; dinner & dance (free to members & guests).

SATURDAY, JUNE 25th – 11 am – 7 pm – Displays, games, prizes; complimentary refreshments; meat draws and more.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28th – noon – 2 pm Veteran’s Lunch

Thank you for supporting your community Legion!

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 52 425 Lansdowne Street Kamloops BC www.kamloopslegion.com For more information 250-374-1742