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The Comic Strippers take it off for laughs Have you ever seen a male stripper that made you laugh? Maybe, but it was probably for all the wrong reasons. Now take six male strippers put them on stage at the same time, black jeans and bowties and a show that guarantees a night of laughs. Be bold and go see “The Comic Strippers” on April 17 and 18 at the Sagebrush Theatre. The comedy troupe is taking it all off, not literally, but they are coming off sold out shows in Las Vegas and Australia, and are making their way across Canada and the US. The Comic Strippers are an improv comedy troupe that interact with the audience and bring comedy to the next level by bringing sexy back with a laugh. This show is not just for women because these guys try to be sexy but it just comes out funny, so there is no reason to shy away if you are a man in the audience. They bring the audience into the show and onto the stage to interact and dance with the hilarious improvisation that is showcased by these talented Canadian men. Armed with only black jeans, a bowtie and a microphone headset, these guys don’t fool around on stage, well they do, but they take comedy very seriously and critics all around have given the show nothing but oiled up reviews, that being a good thing. The creator of Comic Strippers, Roman Danylo had just come off of the Canadian Show Comic Inc in 2009 after five years with the show and wanted to jump back in to comedy. Roman started mounting his own solo tours across Canada, but quickly realized it was a lot harder to produce his own show. “So I’m sitting in the tub one day and my wife was talking about watching a malestripping show with some of her friends,” he says. “It sold out. And it just occurs to
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me: ‘What if we just did a parody of a malestripper show?’” With the talent and ambitious creative team he assembled the Comedy Strippers, Chris Casillan, Pearce Visser, Ken Lawson, David Milchard and Michael Teigen. They all join Roman Danylo on stage and on any given night the guys can be seen performing by shooting water pistols and ping-pong balls into the audience and at each other. It really is harmless fun, they don’t actually strip, but there’s a sense of taboo in the air, because they do look and sometimes act like male strippers.
“Guys should not shy away from this show,” insists Roman. “The split usually is 70 per cent women and 30 per cent guys who attend, so it’s smart for guys to go.” So if you’re feeling bold and need a night out with you’re significant other and don’t mind a bit of a striptease, then check this show out! It promises to be full of laughs and they will bare it all! The Comic Strippers is playing April 17 and 18 at the Sage Brush Theatre, and the show is licensed and 19+. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office: 250-374-5483. Corey Rajala
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A well-attended rally was held on Saturday, March 14 outside of MP Cathy McLeod’s office. The rally was organized to protest the proposed Conservative legislation of Bill C-51 that would give expanded powers to CSIS and the RCMP with no additional oversight.
Early spring weather brings out ticks The early arrival of spring weather this year means many of us are spending more time enjoying the great outdoors. And we aren’t the only ones basking in the unseasonable warmth. The change in weather also brings out ticks – small bugs that feed on the blood of humans and animals and can sometimes transmit disease. “Ticks are most often found in tall grass and wooded areas, so covering up before you head outdoors and checking for ticks on yourself, your children, and your pets after being outdoors are simple things that go a long way to prevent tick bites,” said Gwen Barker, Communicable Disease specialist with Interior Health. The most common tick species in the Interior Health region is the Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni), which does not carry the Lyme disease bacteria. The Wood Tick can carry other diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, although it is very rare. Some ticks also have toxins that can cause temporary
muscle weakness and paralysis if attached for several days, but the symptoms fade once the tick is removed. Signs of many tickborne infections can be quite similar and include fever, headache, muscle pain and rash. The tick species that carries Lyme disease (Ixodes pacificus) is more common in the coastal areas of BC, but may also be present in low numbers in the Interior region. Less than one per cent of Ixodes ticks in BC carry Lyme disease. In addition to fever, headache, and muscle
pain, people infected with Lyme disease will often develop a rash that looks like a “bull’s eye” target and expands from the site of the tick bite. “Most tick bites do not result in illness; however, all tick bites should be cleaned, as infection can occur whenever there is a break in the skin,” added Barker. “It is important to watch for signs of tick-transmitted illnesses. Anyone who experiences a bulls-eye rash or other symptoms should see a doctor as soon as possible.”
New support for veterans
MP Cathy McLeod says last week’s announcements from Veteran’s Affairs regarding enhanced lifetime support for injured Veterans and their families, as well strengthened benefits for Reservists, is a great step to ensure Veterans receive the care and support they need, now and in the future. The new Retirement Income Security Benefit will provide moderately to severely disabled Veterans with continued assistance in the form of a monthly income support payment beginning at age 65. This benefit will work in concert with existing services and benefits to establish a continuum of support that spans a disabled Veteran’s
If you find a tick on yourself, a family member, or pet, wear gloves and gently remove it. Needle-nose tweezers can be used to gently grasp the tick close to the skin. Without squeezing, pull the tick straight out. Be careful not to crush the tick as this could cause it to inject its stomach contents into your skin. After removal, clean the area with soap and water. If you have concerns or need assistance removing a tick, please contact your family doctor or visit a walk-in medical clinic.
entire life. Under proposed changes aimed at ensuring respect for Reservists, beginning in April, part-time Reserve Force Veterans who are eligible for income support, due to injury, disability or illness, through the Earnings Loss Benefit will receive the same minimum level of income as full-time Reserve Force and Regular Force Veterans. “I want all Veterans, Reservists and their families to know that if they need any assistance with these new initiatives in the coming months, to please not hesitate in contacting my office for assistance,” concluded McLeod.
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Darcy Harris, general manager, Philanthropy and Communications Kamloops YMCAYWCA is presented a cheque for $1,500.00 by Toni Corrigan, Casino manager Kamloops Lake City Casino on Thursday, March 12.
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Chamber membership elects board of directors Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Executive: president – Stephen Earl, members gathered at the Plaza Hotel for Holiday Inn Express, first vice presitheir annual general meeting on Thursday, dent – Ryan Scorgie, Forward Law LLP, March 12. Mayor Peter Milobar swore in second vice president – Mona Murray, the new directors and Naomi Yamamoto, MCM Real Estate, treasurer – Brent AshMinister of State for Tourism and Small by, KPMG, secretary – Paul Ross, Valley Business was the keynote speaker. First Insurance, immediate past president “Our directors and staff at the Kamloops – Aleece Laird, Fresh Inc. Chamber of Commerce have put togethDirectors: Bob Gieselman, Sun Rivers $ er a solid plan for the next three years,” Golf Resort Community, Bryce Herman, states newly-elected president Steve Advance Hospitality Consulting SerPRINTED ON laser paper Earl, general manager of the Holiday Inn 1-99 100-999 vices, Joshua 1000+ Knaak, Canadian Western •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Express. “I look forward to a great year 44¢ 40¢ Bank, Fred Legace, Kamloops Airport 8 1/2” x 11” full colour posters 38¢ working with this team of accomplished 88¢ 80¢ Ltd, Jeremy Heighton, WOW Leadership 11” x 17” full colour posters 78¢ individuals.” Wealth • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Training,Sandy • • • • • • • • • • •Vollo, • • • • •Abbott • The new board of directors of the Ka- Management and Brant Hasanen, Edmloops Chamber of Commerce for ward Jones Investments (BC Chamber of 2015/2016: Commerce Representative).
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David Kneeshaw (R) and son Jeremy received an unexpected surprise when Echo contest winner Jenna Dittrich gave them her Meet and Greet passes for the Burton Cummings “In Your Backyard” show on Saturday, March 14! The father son duo was more than happy to meet the legendary Canadian rocker Burton Cummings (C).
Exciting changes to Kamloops Wine Festival There are many changes in the 17th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival this year! This year offers lots of winery tours, several first time restaurant participants, more wine seminars and for the first time ever guests can place orders for their favourite wine at the Consumer Tasting. The Festival includes fun, wine-related activities all over town for ten days, between April 9 and 18. You can choose from seminars that teach you how to grow grapes, make wine and learn how to taste wine properly. Wine tours and tastings at Privato, Harper’s Trail and Sagewood wineries will be happening April
11 and 12 and April 18 and 19. All wine tasting fees will be donated to the Kamloops Art Gallery during these weekends. A number of restaurants in town have come together to lay out their finest wine dinners. Participating restaurants include Spice – A Taste of Indian Cuisine, The Fireside at The Plaza Hotel, the Brownstone Restaurant, The Commodore Grand Café and Lounge, Ro-
meo’s Kitchen and Spirits at The Coast Hotel and Blue Dining and Lounge at Hotel 540. Their chefs are now working on the ultimate wine paired menus. Book directly with restaurants and check their websites for details on menus. The grand finale is the popular Consumer Tasting event, which takes place Saturday, April 18. Also new this year is an option to have dinner be-
fore in the dinner theatre at The Coast Kamloops Hotel. Dinner guests have first shot at parking and special VIP early access to the Consumer Tasting event. Dinner starts at 5:00pm and includes a special presentation from the BC Wine Institute on the history of VQA wines and the BC wine regions. All events are 19+ and are licensed events. Please check kag.bc.ca for details and tickets.
A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles
The music defined a generation, captured the hearts and ideals of millions, and now Canadians will be able to relive the memories as Annerin Productions presents Let It Be - A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles! at the Interior Savings Centre (ISC) on Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm. Packed with over forty of The Beatles’ songs, including: Hard Day’s Night, Day Tripper, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Twist and Shout, I Wanna Hold Your Hand and Strawberry Fields, the show will play for one night only. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.ca or ISC Box Office.
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Kamshine goes the extra mile for your vehicle Not to give myself away for perhaps being the messiest person on earth, but it may have been like the heavens opened up just a wee bit when I went to pick my car up from spending a day with Josh at Kamshine. The day started out like all others; a drive towards work in a car decorated with dog hair, messy children leftovers and a year’s worth of dust. The end result was more than I could have imagined and I left the downtown core in a car that seemed so foreign to me; it was clean to the point that I almost could imagine that I had just driven right off of a Kamshine owner Josh Pastorek and Cory Pastorek. brand new car lot. “Kamshine Automotive Detailing and Reconditionwell as shampooing and cut polish cleaned and the vehicle is then ing Centre in Kamloops is your waxing. given a full and complete check only stop when it comes to keeping “When we clean the interior the over to ensure perfection for our your pride and joy sparkly clean,” process includes a wash of the customers.” explains Josh Pastorek, owner. We exterior, shampoo of the engine Now is the season, if you want only use the best in automotive and and dressing of the tires,” explains all the luxury of a new car withmarine detail products and you can Josh. “After the wash, we start by out actually having to buy one, count on our team to deliver stun- cleaning the door and trunk jams, give Josh a call at Kamshine and ning results!” then moving to a vacuum of the book an interior clean or detailing I indulged in the Interior Car entire vehicle including the trunk. package. The results are wondrous cleaning service, which includes We then degrease and scrub all vi- and you can be guaranteed to be a full interior cleaning and a car- nyl, leather, vents and seat rails. A overjoyed driving out! Kamshine wash but Josh and Kamshine of- professional grade carpet extractor Professional Auto Detailing and fer this service and much, much (shampoo) is used in conjunction Reconditioning Centre is located more. They clean the interiors of with stain appropriate pre-spots to at 174B Victoria Street West here cars, trucks, and SUV’s, hand wax shampoo all carpeting and seats. in Downtown Kamloops and can or polish vehicles as well as do While the fabrics are drying we be reached by phone at 250-374complete details. They also have proceed to clean the headliner, 7267. You can also take a look a long list of other services includ- recondition the vinyl and leath- at all their services and pricing at ing ozonating, which kills smell, ers, and clean the spare tire com- www.kamshine.com bacteria and mold molecules as partment. The windows are then Tanya Orozco, freelance
Symphony’s next chamber performance Ventos Wind Quintet’s sitional-styles of jazz, all-American concert blues, rock and 20th will excite audiences century classical music. young and old at KamThis programme fealoops Symphony’s next tures music by William Chamber Music Series Mayer, Gunther Schuller, performance on SaturGeorge Gershwin, Valday, March 21. erie Coleman, Edward A. The Vancouver-based MacDowell, Don HadVentos will perform dad, Henry Cowell and pieces by American Eric Ewanzen. composers at TRU Ventos is made up of Jeff Pelletier, flute; Lauris Davis, Yankee Doodle DanAlumni Theatre. The oboe; Mike Dowler, clarinet; Nick Anderson, horn; dies is on March 21 at quintet’s mission is to and Elizabeth Mee, bassoon. They are all regular 7:30pm at TRU Alumni bring quality chamber performers with Kamloops Symphony. Theatre. Tickets can be music to all parts of BC. purchased from KamKamloops will experience this with their perfor- loops Live! Box Office at 250-374-5483 or www. mance Yankee Doodle Dandies featuring compo- kamloopslive.ca , or at the door.
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Mark World Water Day with Films for Change March 22 is World Water Day and to mark the day, the Kamloops chapter of Council of Canadians will be screening Water on the Table, a film which succinctly addresses the essence of Maude Barlow’s crusade to have water declared an international human right, protected from the free market, and it features four debates with her critics. In view of the latest reports on water crises in Brazil, California and Pakistan, among many others, this film is a timely reminder that the world’s fresh water resources are a scarce, finite re-source which desperately need thoughtful management to ensure that they are available to people as a basic human right. This, the third film in the “IF THE SHOE FITS, REPAIR IT.”
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Radiothon - a ringing success! On Thursday, March 12, the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation hosted their first ever Radiothon fundraiser, broadcast by Radio NL 610 AM. Throughout the day, broadcasters interviewed medical professionals, patients and supporters to learn more about their experiences at RIH and the importance of bringing the community together in support of equipping the new operating room. The community was greatly moved by the stories told and picked up their phones to donate to RIH. The day ended with a bang with two $5,000 donations, one by an anonymous donor and the other from Zimmer Wheaton. In total, over $95,000 was raised
in one day! Heidi Coleman, CEO of Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, is thrilled with the success of this inaugural event: “We are so grateful for the enthusiasm of our donors, sponsors and Radio NL for understanding the importance of maintaining and improving health care excellence at RIH. This new OR will focus on giving priority to patients waiting the longest for their surgeries. The Foundation is committed to supporting these needs as they emerge, and we are thankful to the community for believing in the cause as much as we do. This could not have been done without the patients who came forward with their stories.”
The Great White Hootenanny On April 8 at Heroes Pub on the TRU Campus, Event Management students will be presenting an evening titled The Great White Hootenanny with the very special guests, Shred Kelly. Opening the night alongside Shred Kelly will be a local band decided upon by The Battle for the Great White competition also (organized by the students) taking place at Heroes Pub on March 26. Doors open at 8:00pm for Shred Kelly with the show beginning at 9:00pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or available at the door for $15. Tickets are now being sold at the Student Union desk on campus, The Lemonade Stand, Oronge Boardshop, Eaglepoint Golf Course, and the Lone Wolf Gallery in Sun Peaks. For further information on attending the event, purchasing a ticket, or about the class itself, please contact Cara Karpluk on her mobile (250852-3392) or via email at cara.karpluk@gmail.com. Get your popcorn
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As I mentioned in my last article, this The importance of reviewing these time of year is a good time for work- targets at regular intervals with your ing towards any goals or resolutions physician and ensuring that you are that you may have set for yourself to reaching and maintaining these taroptimize your health over the coming gets cannot be stressed enough. The Canadian Diabetes Assoyear. Therefore, it seems ciation provides a patient like this may be a good care flow sheet that your time to review your blood doctor can use to tract sugar, blood pressure, and your target values to encholesterol targets for efsure that you are staying fective diabetes manageon track. Good control of ment and to reduce your your A1c and blood glurisk of developing comcose levels have directly plications of diabetes such been shown to decrease as cardiovascular disease. The table below outlines HEALTH MATTERS your risk of microvasLaura Burgess cular complications such the targets and values that Pharmacist, CDE you should be aiming for. (Certified Diabetic Educator) as damage to your eyes, kidneys and nerves. So just how often should the above target values be monitored? Keeping your blood pressure and Your fasting and after meal blood glu- cholesterol at target reduces your cose levels you can monitor yourself risk of heart attack and stroke. I hope this review has encouraged on a daily basis at a frequency that you and your physician determine. Some you to get involved and actively diabetics find it helpful to test multiple pursue your target levels with your times per day, especially if they are on diabetic care team. Don’t forget that insulin or at risk of having low blood there are many resources available sugars, while others only need to test to help you including your family periodically if they are well controlled physician, your pharmacist, the Diaon oral medications and/or lifestyle betes Education Center, and support modifications. The key behind test- groups. By actively participating in ing your blood sugar levels is to test achieving and maintaining your tarwhen the information it provides will get levels, you will reap the benefits be useful to help guide your diabetes of improving your quality of life management. For example, testing and preventing complications.As may help you figure out which foods I mentioned in my last article, this make your blood sugars high or how time of year is a good time for workto properly manage your blood sugars ing towards any goals or resolutions during exercise. Your hemoglobin A1c that you may have set for yourself to should be measured every 3 months optimize your health over the comby your physician and your blood ing year. Therefore, it seems like pressure should be taken at every this may be a good time to review visit. Your cholesterol levels should be your blood sugar, blood pressure, measured yearly and for some people and cholesterol targets for effective more often if they are taking medica- diabetes management and to reduce tion to lower their cholesterol. People your risk of developing complicawith diabetes have a stricter LDL tar- tions of diabetes such as cardiovasget in diabetics in order to reduce the cular disease. risk of cardiovascular complications Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., including heart attack, stroke and pe- Certified Diabetes Educator and ripheral artery disease. Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy
Test Test A1c (3 month A1c (3 average monthblood average glucose) blood glucose) Fasting Blood Fasting Glucose Blood Glucose Post MealPost Blood Meal Glucose Blood Glucose (5 -8 if A1c (5 not -8 ifachieved) A1c not achieved) Blood Pressure Blood Pressure LDL (Bad)LDL Cholesterol (Bad) Cholesterol Non-HDL Non-HDL Cholesterol Cholesterol (alternate (alternate target) target) apo-B (alternate apo-B (alternate cholesterol cholesterol target) target)
Target Value Target Value =/<7%* =/<7%* 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L 5.0-10.0 mmol/L 5.0-10.0 mmol/L <130/80 mmHg <130/80 mmHg =/< 2.0 mmol/L =/< 2.0ormmol/L 50% reduction or 50% reduction from baseline from baseline =/< 2.6 mmol/L =/< 2.6 mmol/L =/< 0.8 g/L =/< 0.8 g/L
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Call for entries for Mother’s Day Tea Party The Country Garden and the Smorgasbord Deli are hosting a Mother’s Day Tea Party on Thursday, May 7 from 3:00 to 5:00pm at 225 7th Avenue for all mothers. You are invited to write something about your Mom, a short story, poem or song to be performed at the Smorgasbord. Tea and treats will be provided free for performers and their Mom. Prizes (hanging baskets from Country Garden) will be given for the best in each category: elementary students, high school students and adults. Send your entry to dnastrong1@gmail.com.
Final call – Art in the Park
Artists who wish to show and sell their work at Kamloops’ largest arts event, Art in the Park on Canada Day, have until Saturday, March 21 to get their applications in. Arts groups that are not selling their work have until April 18 to apply. Art in the Park is organized by the Kamloops Arts Council as part of the City of Kamloops Canada Day celebrations at Riverside Park. The full day of arts exhibitions and sales, and musical, dance and theatre entertainment, is free to
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■■ “Around Kamloops”, watercolour paintings by Maureen Hove, from March 3 to 31 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Open 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Social Dancing March 20, 27 from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Foxtrots, Jive, Latin, Waltz, Tango, WC Swing and Country 2-Step. FMI call 250374-7898. ■■ Spring Break Camps at the BC Wildlife Park from March 16 to 27 for kids age six to ten. FMI or to register visit: http://bczoo.org/ kidscampsage6to10.htm. ■■ Kamloops Naturalist Club monthly meeting on Mar. 19 at 7pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Bill Harrower, wildlife biologist, will talk about the role songbirds play in determining plant growth and ground dwelling insects in Lac du Bois Protected Area. Guests welcome. FMI phone 250-554-1285. ■■ Deandra Dey on March 21 at 7pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Entry by donation. ■■ Yankee Doodle Dandies on March 21 at 7:30pm at TRU Alumni Theatre. Ventos Wind Quintet will perform for KSO’s next Chamber Music Series programme. Tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or online at www.kamloopslive. ca. FMI call 250-372-5000 or visit www.kamloopssymphony.com. ■■ Seedy Saturday on March 21 from 10am to 2pm at TRU Grand Hall. Seed and Plant exchange, heirloom seeds for sale, gardening workshops, kids activities and door prizes. Free parking. FMI visit: www.ssolgardens.com.
TALK ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on March 21 at 7:30pm featuring Larry and Jane Stephenson from Salmon Arm. FMI call Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or www.barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com ■■ Kamloops Garden Club Meeting on March 25 at 7pm in upper level of Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Have you ever wondered what role plant pollination plays in your garden? Come and find out from out from two Master Gardens guest speakers. ■■ KEG Lecture Series on March 26 “Tailings Ponds” with Eric Domingue - manager of Operations, Environment Division DST Consulting Inc. All talks at 7pm in the TRU Activity Centre, Mountain Room. FMI visit keg.bc.ca. ■■ Spring Open House on March 27 at TRU. Learn about TRU programs and services, tour campus, meet professors, chat with current students and much more. If you have applied to TRU, are considering applying, or just want to learn more, this event is for you! ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on March 28 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Sierra. For tickets contact: Zonia at 250-3720091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774. ■■ Kelli Trottier, presented by Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers, on March 29 at 2pm at Hal Rogers Centre, 2025 Summit Dr. FMI and tickets call 250-376-2330. ■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House with Blu and Kelly Hopkins on April 18 at the Barnhartvale Hall. Doors open at 7pm, music at 7:30pm. FMI call Chrisy at 250573-0025 or www.barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com. ■■ “The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not So Innocent Bystander”
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talk by Barbara Coloroso on April 21 at 7pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 Rogers Way. Barbara is an internationally acclaimed expert on parenting, teaching and bullying. Tickets at the door. All proceeds being donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. ■■ Can-Ital Ladies Spring Dinner and Fashion Show on April 22 at 6:30pm Colombo Lodge. Fashions by The Bay, Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear, Jardine’s Domaine, Viva Bridal. For tickets call Bertha at 250-376-4669. ■■ “Symphony of the Soil” hosted by Kamloops Food Policy Council on April 29 at 7pm in the TRU Clocktower Theatre. Admission is by donation. FMI visit: kamloopsfoodpolicycouncil.com ■■ Kamloops Riverside Lawn Bowling Club 2015 season: six
days a week April to Sept. Come as an individual or a group. First 3 sessions are free. FMI Irene at 250374-4273, Bruce at 250- 554-5177 or kamloopsriversidelawnbowlingclub.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. ■■ Indoor Farmers Market at Sahali Centre Mall on the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10am to 2:00pm until April 18. Meat products, farm produce, baked goods, arts, crafts and more. Open to local vendors, if you “Make it, Bake it, Grow it.” FMI contact Andy at 250-5773810, or dandyme2@hotmail. com. Visions Farmers Market Society (non-profit).
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Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You’ve always had a unique way of getting your point across. Sometimes it’s through your moods and other times it’s through your actions. Things you say become magical and those lucky enough to hear your words will quickly succumb to your spell. Speak up and love will hear your call. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Even though you’re full of “let’s get going” energy, you’re still a little quiet and reserved. Work behind the scenes and focus on what makes you feel comfortable and secure. You’re entering a money cycle and attraction will be high. Keep your eyes open for a surprise check in the mail and buy a lottery ticket. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) As Venus enters your sign, you’ll begin attracting again and avenues, which were once blocked suddenly open. If you’re looking for love, all you have to do is smile and the world will smile back. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) This week love hides behind the scenes. Yes, an affair is brewing but you’re going to have to keep it under wraps. It’ll slow the pace but it will also give you some time to recharge after a stressful message. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) There’s still trouble at work but it’s time to move on from the chaos. Visit friends you haven’t seen for a while and you might be surprised. Someone has news which makes you smile and unveils a financial blessing. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) You’re shining brightly every time you step out these days. Make the most of the energies and show off at the office. Bosses are watching and they like what they see. Give them more and your rewards will follow. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Things have been stressful lately and although you can’t take too much time away, distant shores are calling. Get out and expand your horizons. The bigger picture is calling. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Patience will be required as partners express a concern. It’s not the end of the world and you should listen. Money is flowing through partnerships so make peace and you’ll both succeed together. Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Watch for accidents and keep a close eye on your health. If there’s someone that you had an eye on, don’t be surprised if they suddenly warm to your advances. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Many of the signs separate fun from the daily grind but you know the secret of how to play while getting things done. Children will step out of line but your jovial nature will set them back on track with a happy smile. Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Who would have thought that a Capricorn could be so playful and fun? You’ve always had it in you even if others don’t seem to notice. Children take on a larger role but it’s your creativity, expressions and general zest for life that’s on display. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Good news about your home and family will give you the ability to ground yourself and create a new foundation to launch your projects. You’ll feel stronger and ready to take chances again. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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