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Park with ease in downtown Kamloops able to simply input your license plate number, grab you receipt and walk away – there is no need to display the receipt on your dash.

There will be express stalls: when you need to get in and out quickly, you can look for the express stalls in the 200, 300 and 400 blocks, each with a time limit of 15 minutes and coin payment. These are perfect for pick-ups and drop offs.

You can take your time with you: when you pay for street parking, you can take your remaining time with you to use at any other street parking stall that day.

You can stay awhile: customers are now able to park for three hours at a time! If you still have more to do, you can easily buy more time at your car’s next destination.

There is also longer parking hours: if you plan to stay in downtown for longer than three hours, you can easily park in one of the many off-street parking lots where there are no time limits.

There is the option to park for free: customers can park for free with the Merchant Validation Program (MVP).

Participating businesses will pay for customers parking for doing business with them. More info kcbia.com. Keep your receipt for this.

There is also more free parking : free evening, after 6:00 pm and weekend parking in City parkades. Free evening after 6: 00 pm Saturdays and Sunday on-street parking.

The rates are in effect 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Saturday , $1 per hour for the first two hours and $2 for the third hour. Also, the revenue from rate increases goes into the new Parking Infrastructure fund that will go towards building more parking downtown.

Jon is looking forward to the consolidation of parking in Kamloops and also the option for shoppers to park for free. “People can park downtown for free in the future which is a good feature and we will be able to consolidate everything related to parking and parking services,” says Jon. Please visit kampark.ca for more information and also keep you eyes peeled for this great new service to downtown.

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As you may have already heard, there will be a new parking program implemented into the downtown core of Kamloops. New paystations will be replacing meters in the downtown starting November 12. “There will be a bit of staging as we replace the aged meters with the new Park and Pay meters which offer coin, credit and smart phone options for payment,” says Community Safety and Enforcement manager Jon Wilson.

The decision to change over the downtown parking was due to the old meters having mechanical difficulties and also the operating system no longer being able to be updated. It was also a no brainer as this new parking system offers the community better payment options. “Not everyone carries coins these days, so it is good to have the credit card option as well. There are payments options for everyone,” comments Jon. These changes are for you: All about improving the customer experience downtown. Easy to pay, easy to stay.

How? There are many new features downtown goers will love with the new system. There is no need to return to your car : you will be

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The back alleys of Kamloops at getting a little bit brighter thanks to the cooperation of local artists and the KCBIA. This is the fourth mural to be completed in 2013 as part of the Back Alley Art Gallery, which is a Job Creation Partnership the KCBIA has embarked on with the Provincial Government and the Kamloops Arts Council for the last four years. Evan Christian created this mural of two Marilyn Monroes.

Once again in conjunction with the Downtown Echo, the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association is hosting the In it to Win it customer engagement contest at the Lights in the Night Christmas Party.

Starting at 4:30pm during Lights in the Night (November 28) the Echo elves will be giving away prizes and presents every three minutes! That’s right – a give-away live on Downtown streets every three minutes to shoppers and clients who are at the Lights in the Night Christmas Party. That is sixty winners all within three hours.

Not only will this contest be exciting and unfold live before our very eyes but it is very simple to enter and win. Each business participating in Lights

in the Night will be given a special In it to Win it poster and QR Code. Businesses put the QR Code in their store and visitors come inside to scan it.

Those without smart phones can text a special message to the elves on their Bell Mobility cell phones who will be on standby at the Information kiosk on the 300 block of Victoria Street.

Patrons without a phone at all can fill out a ballot at the Customer Info Kiosk.

The elves will phone a random shopper every three minutes awarding them a myriad of prizes. The prizes will range from business giveaways and product to gift certificates and Downtown Gift Certificates.

Shoppers can instantly come to pick up their winnings at the info kiosk.

Let’s make this a night to remember!

Fleet renewal means nine new buses to roll through School District 73 Through its annual fleet renewal program,Your “Thegift safety today and comfortbenefits of students is standard pricing means districts will save the provincial government is providing the a high priority and these new buses will money and those funds can be put towards Kamloops/Thompson School District with our address those needs,” says Kamloops-South communities forever!classrooms or any other priority projects they more than $985,000 for the purchase of nine Thompson MLA Todd Stone. “What’s more, have identified.” new school buses. Each bus can transport 61-77 students.

The Ministry of Education has worked with the Association of School Transportation Services of B.C. to procure school buses using the Standing Offer Pricing model. Contractors, Independent schools and First Nations schools are also able to take advantage of this pricing, which has resulted in savings of 10 to 15 per cent each year and saves districts significant administrative and staff time. The nine new buses will be delivered next spring.

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Bollokscraft Xine Launch and Print Along Bollokscraft will be teaming up with the Kamloops Art Gallery to explore print media and create a hand-printed cover for the December 2013 issue of the Bollokscraft Xine for free on Thursday, November 14, 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Contribute to the making of this one-of-akind publication by dropping by the KAG and pulling a print! Personal zine collections will be on view for inspiration.

Bollokscraft Xine is a community project seeking to bring together doers and

makers from Kamloops and elsewhere. It features positive accounts of all kinds of creativity, including prose, photography, music reviews, film, art, events, interviews and exposés. Bollokscraft Xine is a branch of Bollokscraft Records, an artist collective that creates and distributes music and visual art, organizes events and generally connects people. Check out bollokscraftrecords.com for more info about what Bollokscraft is all about and how to get involved.

Blazers join with local business for Movember The Kamloops Blazers are pleased to participate in the Movember campaign. The Blazers have been split into two teams and have joined forces with Kamloops Tommy Guns Original Barber Shop and Kamloops Harley Davidson to see who can raise the most money!

The Commodore Grand Café & Lounge along with Oronge Board Shop will also be involved in the month long campaign.

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Make sure to watch for the Movember donation box on the concourse during select November games. If you donate, you could win a prize courtesy of Tommy Guns, Harley Davidson, Oronge Board Shop or The Commodore Grand Café & Lounge.

Movember is an official global charity and hrough the power of the moustache, vital funds and awareness are raised to combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health challenges.

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Staff at the Plaza heritage Hotel participated in a pumpkin carving contest. Community members judged the entries. Pictured here is Plaza General Manager Shatha Al-Reihani along with one of the guest judges, City Councillor Tina Lange. (Inset) First time pumpkin carver Dave Burrows shows off his winning entry.

Downtown Kamloops would like to invite you to join them for the biggest outdoor celebration of the winter season.

The 2013 Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday November 30 at 11:00am.

This amazing community event is a great way to connect with the public and embrace the holiday spirit.

This year’s theme is focused on a green Christmas: The 4 R’s of Christmas – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… and Rudolph!

If you are interested, please contact the KCBIA at 250-372-3242 or visit christmastown.ca for more information.

Benefits and programs available to injured veterans To the editor, I am writing in regards to benefits available to injured veterans.

Unfortunately there has been much inaccurate information publicized about what veterans actually do receive. Veterans receive much more than a single ‘lump-sum payment’ when a debilitating injury is suffered, as has been popularized in recent months.

The lump-sum referred to is the payment between Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Service Income Security Insurance Program (SISIP). This is up to a total of $548,000, which is tax free. Since the New Veterans Charter was updated in 2011, veterans have the option of receiving the Disability Award (the VAC portion of the payment) all at once or in incremental payments over time.

After the Disability Award, disabled veterans start to receive up to $5,400 per month, depending on the severity of their injury, which can continue past age 65. This payment, composed of the Permanent Impairment Allowance and Permanent Impairment

Allowance Supplement continue past age 65, this is not a lump-sum payment, it is ongoing.

Just announced by Minister Fantino, veterans will be able to use up to $75,800 towards education, retraining, career counselling or other services. In the event their condition will not permit them to retrain, their spouse may do so in their place. Disabled veterans get access to the Veterans Independence Program, which will shovel their snow, mow their lawn and clean their house.

Veterans get access to programs to modify their homes and vehicles to meet the requirements of their disabilities. They receive a clothing allowance to cater to the special requirements of their disabilities. All of their medical and mental health requirements are covered. They will have access to one or more of 17 Operational Stress Injury Clinics and 24 Integrated Personnel Support Units that have been established. If the disability prevents a veteran from travelling to a VAC office, medical or other facility; doctors, nurses or caseworkers will go to the

veteran’s house.

In an example used by the Veterans Ombudsman, a medically released 24-year-old Corporal will receive $2 million dollars from the day he is released until age 65. The two payments mentioned above, which max out at $2,700 per month each, are available to continue on for those with the most serious injuries.

Through eight budgets, our Government has invested almost $5 billion in new funding to enhance Veterans benefits, programs and services. There are of course legitimate issues with the New Veterans Charter that need to be addressed and which we are working very hard to tackle. Our Government recently announced a comprehensive parliamentary review that will seek to make further improvements to the Charter. Our Government supports our veterans and will continue to work for them. Making completely false claims about the benefits that disabled veterans receive does not help anybody.

Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

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Courthouse Gallery Artist Co-Op members are as follows: Back Row, Lynda Enochsen, Lance Weisser, Patty Gregory, Lynda Jones; second Row, Jan Seedhouse, Pat Hall, Kathy Richins, Shiela Dunn; front Row, Suzy Knox, Patti Schween and Rhona Armes. Two members not pictured are, Marj Briggs and Jackie Chadwick.

Art not only captures the culture of societies, it sparks inspiration and evokes emotion of its viewers. If you have a soft spot for beautiful art work, the Courthouse Gallery is the perfect place to experience different forms of visual and functional art.

The purpose of the gallery is to provide a venue for member artists to sell their work while offering the community an opportunity to experience different forms of visual and functional art. Their objectives are to provide continuing support for the co-op and its membership through the gift shop and by organizing artisan fairs in the Old Courthouse.

The artists are a community of local, like-minded artists who, by their shared vision and determination, have formed an Artists Cooperative and a Non-Profit Society to share gallery and retail space. The Gallery and gift shop are located in the Old Courthouse Arts and Cultural Building in downtown Kamloops on W Seymour Street.

Gallery members and potters, Rhona Armes and Pat Hall are two of the founding members of the cooperative. Starting with four members in 2007 they had space in the old courthouse, a few plinths, tables and were open two evenings a week. By the fall a weaver, a watercolorist, pen and ink artist, a glass artist and a potter joined the group making a membership of nine. The group numbers thirteen now, they man the gallery Tuesday to Saturday, each one has an assigned job, meetings with discussions, and problem solving are held each month. Good people plus the right chemistry keeps the co-op running smoothly. “We had little space in the Courthouse and we sold our wares there Thursday and Friday nights,” says Pat. “We just keep

growing and have done quite well here in Kamloops.

Right now we are at thirteen.”

The Courthouse Gallery offers art lovers a unique experience, an eclectic mix of various mediums and talents in pottery, painting photography, textile, weaving, glass art, jewelry, silk scarves and art cards. The 100-year-old historic building has an ambience inviting visitors to explore. The feature for November and carrying on to December 24 is Holiday Magic, featuring the entire group of 13 artists with magical gift ideas for holiday season shopping. Back again, Tiny Tidings, small works of art for stocking stuffers and token gift items. “We are featuring the entire group of artist.

Everyone has created new work for this month. We also have Tiny Tidings, which offers stocking stuffers and token items and these small pieces of art are at a lower price point,” says Pat. Also join the Gallery for the 7th annual Christmas at the Courthouse on November 30 and December 1.

This annual event in the beautifully decorated upstairs courtroom and main floor area showcases many quality fine art and craft artists. You are invited to enjoy the food, live music, Christmas goodies and treats and face painting for the children. Gift Basket door prize by donation at the door.

They are open Tuesday to Friday from10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The Courthouse Gallery is the best-kept secret in Kamloops, so go down and check out the space. Admission to the Gallery is free and it also wheelchair accessible. Please visit their website for more information: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca.

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The Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) and Life Skills Network are proud of the launch of a new workshop series called My Place. This is a result from the collaboration of over 15 local community agencies.

Hosted by Claire Macleod, (pictured above) the Life Skills coordinator for HAP, the workshops provide food, community information, service referrals and bus tickets. The workshops are free to attend and open to the public. If you are looking for a place to get a warm meal and some support on how to use local services, don’t hesitate to stop by this North Shore community minded program. The doors of My Place, on 386 Tranquille Road, open at 2:25 on Thursdays and the workshops are hosted from 2:30 to 4:00pm. For more information please call 250-320-7945.

Kamloops to host 2015 Communities in Bloom national Symposium The City of Kamloops is proud to announce it will host the 2015 Communities in Bloom (CIB) National Symposium and Awards. While attending this year’s awards in Ottawa, Mayor Peter Milobar and members from the Kamloops Communities in Bloom Committee learned they were successful in their bid to host the annual conference and prestigious awards ceremony where Kamloops has often been recognized. As a long time participant and winner of several Communities in Bloom awards, Kamloops is seen as a leader in the program and deemed an excellent choice by the CIB National Association.

“Hosting the Communities in Bloom annual Symposium and Awards will be an honor. The City of Kamloops believes strongly in this program, which has led to major beautification projects throughout the community. The huge efforts of the Communities in Bloom Committee, residents, sponsors and City staff have resulted in many national and international awards,” states Peter Milobar, Mayor of Kamloops. “We look forward to bringing city representatives from around the world to

Kamloops to showcase our great city.”

Kamloops competed against cities in South Korea, England and Canada in the 2013 International Challenge large population category. Kamloops was named the International Challenge (Large Category) winner! Special mention was given to the Kenna Cartwright Nature Park management.

In some respects, the recognition is a prelude to the city hosting the awards in two years’ time. As a persistent award winner, Kamloops has piqued the interest of those curious to see what makes it so.

“Other cities want to come here,” Gay Pooler, genereal manager of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association says.

“Kamloops has done well with six major awards in the last 12 years.

We hope to attract lots of people and set record numbers hopefully.”

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on the enhancement of green spaces in communities.

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Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale raises funds for Symphony The biggest and best, used book and music sale in town is back and in a new location this fall.

Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale will be held at Aberdeen Court, 302 - 1150 Hillside Drive, across from Aberdeen Mall. They are looking forward to working in this 6,000 square foot venue that is clean, bright and offers plenty of free parking. Come and see them there from November 16 to 30.

Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale is the Kamloops Symphony’s longest running and most successful fundraising event. For more than 20 years this sale has kept on giving, thanks to the fantastic support of their donors, customers and volunteers.

Here’s how it works:

• Bring your donations of gently used books, records, cds, dvds, music books and sheet music to the sale during our set up period starting November 12 or during the sale from November 16 – 30 • A team of volunteers will sort the donations into the same variety of categories you would find in a retail book or music store • The donated items are sold at bargain prices with new stock added daily so you save money on the books and music you enjoy • The Kamloops Symphony Society uses the funds raised to help pay for its public performances of live orchestral music, the Kamloops Symphony Music School and other educational programs.

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Symphony presents Spanish Airs The next program in the Kamloops Symphony’s Classic Series follows September’s Russian music theme with a program comprised of music written by non-Spanish composers using the rhythms and harmonies commonly recognized as Spanish.

The title, Spanish Airs, is also the title of a piece for string orchestra by Spanish-born composer Jose Evangelista, who settled in Montreal in 1970. His Spanish Airs consists of 15 folk melodies from Spain, including work songs, lullabies, entertainment songs and religious songs from a variety of regions. American composer Aaron Copland’s El Salon Mexico is a musical depiction of a dance hall in Mexico City. It is based on four Mexican folk songs. Ravel’s Bolero is a one-movement orchestral piece originally composed as a ballet. It is Ravel’s most famous composition.

Critically acclaimed Violinist Marc Djokic joins the orchestra to perform Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole. Marc is one of Canada’s most engaging concert musicians. He performs

across the United States and Canada as a soloist and a collaborative musician. Marc is praised for his dynamic and exciting performance style. He has performed as guest soloist with many Canadian orchestras, including Toronto, Quebec, Nova Scotia, National Arts Center, New Brunswick and Niagara Symphony Orchestras.

On Saturday, November 16 in Kamloops, guest conductor Gordon Gerrard leads the orchestra. Gordon has established a unique place in the new generation of Canadian musicians as one of its fastest rising stars. Trained first as a pianist and subsequently as a specialist in operatic repertoire, he brings a fresh perspective to the podium. It is Gordon’s work in opera that has made him a recognized figure across the country. Gordon currently works with Maestro Bramwell Tovey and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Conductor.

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Spanish Airs November 16/2013 Saturday 7:30 pm Kamloops Classic Series Sagebrush Theatre Gordon Gerrard, guest conductor Marc Djokic, violin Copland El Salón México Lalo Symphonie Espanole Evangelista Spanish Airs Ravel Bolero Take out those castanets, pretend you’re a flamenco dancer, and relive those mariachi evenings on the Mexican coast. Nothing stirs the blood like the pulsating rhythms of Spanish and Latin American music!

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The Gleaning Abundance Project can help. Call The Cleaning Abundance Project to harvest your fruit tree and share the harvest with your community. Now registering trees in the Kamloops area for the 2014 season. Call 250-851-6111 or online at gleaningabundance.com The Gleaning Abundance Project helps homeowners with the excess fruit and vegetables by sending teams of volunteers to help with the harvest. The produce is then split amongst the volunteers, homeowner and our local Food Share program, which distributes to over 30 different agencies. Your contribution helps support your community in more ways than one!

Use Downtown Gift CertifiCAtes Burlesque F*ck Cancer show Join the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase at The Blue Grotto on to bUy...

November 14 for their F*ck Cancer Show! They are proud to present sassy Art, gluten-free foods, homemade soups & baking, teas and french press coffee!

Pictured here: Christina Grono of The Art We Are

Downtown Gift Certificates are available at: At Second Glance Books Golden Buddha • Genesis Kamloops Florist Ltd. Fresh Healthy Cafe • KCBIA

For more info go to kcbia.com or call 250.372.3242 ProudLy SPonSored By tHIS CommunIty mInded BuSIneSS

local acts with Miss Coco Creme, Vain Calamity Jane, Melvyn Felske, Lizzie Borden, Kyleena Moon, Miss Andry, Claire De La Lune, Crimson Clover, Coco’s Crème Puffs and music by The Sexy Men! Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase theme for November is F*ck Cancer! Kamloops Burlesque is donating a portion of our proceeds to F*ck Cancer, in addition they will have some awesome swag and merchandise available for sale, the funds from which will all go to the charity! Their wonderful brothers from Highland Valley Copper Dusters will be selling Movember T-Shirts. Dress up to win special prizes in their Best Dressed Contest!

Also their fabulous Kamloops Burlesque Calendar will also be available for sale! Only $15! For every calendar sold at the November Show Kamloops Burlesque will make a donation to F*ck Cancer.

As always, the show is 19+. Tickets are $5 at the door. VIP tickets available at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria Street, for $10 (cash only). Doors open at 8:00pm, show starts at 9:30pm.

The Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase is at the Blue Grotto and is the second Thursday of every month. Sponsored by Edge Publishing, RDC Photography, Pandora’s Costume Box, Electrictree Yarns, The Book Place, Oops Café, Kamloops Sheet Metal and Instinct Adornment. For more information please visit facebook.com/kamloopsburlesque.

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Information DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS

Pay Stations to Replace Parking Meters Changes to downtown parking in the fall of 2013 will offer more payment options and flexibility

Downtown parking meters are slated for removal in favour of 90 Pay Stations to be conveniently located at most intersection corners and at mid-block.

More Payment Options

The new Pay Stations offer more payment options and accept major credit cards and all denominations of coins excluding pennies.

Remember Your License Plate Number

You need to enter your license plate number into our Pay Station when you pay for parking. We suggest using the built in camera of your Smart Phone to take a photo of it.

Move Your Car After 3 Hours

We’ve extended our parking time from two hours to three. Time limits are enforced and after 3 hours you must move your car or be subject to a fine.

Take Your Time With You

We want you to relax and enjoy yourself. So take your time. Literally.

When you pay for street parking downtown you can take your remaining time with you and use it to park at any other parking stall downtown.

An Extra Hour of Time

We’ve extended our rates from two hours to three. The third hour will cost a little more, but it’s available if you need it.

Merchant Validation Program

When you park downtown you may be eligible for free parking when you shop at participating merchants. Incentives may vary depending on minimum purchase amounts.

Watch for more information coming soon!

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■■ The Art We Are - Charlie Burton on Nov. 2 from 8 to 10pm.

■■ Earth Scapes by Glenda MacPhee oil paintings until Nov. 23 in the Kamloops Art Gallery Main Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Gallery hours: Tues to Fri from 10am to 5pm and Sat from 10am to 4pm.

■■ House Concert with James Gordon on Nov. 8 at 7:30pm and Songwiting Workshop on Nov. 9 from 9am to 4pm at 1064 Dominion St. FMI or to register for workshop, contact Doug at 250-819-2228.

■■ “Being Brave: Transforming Our World” a video presentation by two widely appreciated Buddhist teachers and authors on Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 7 to 9pm, Nov. 30 TBD. Shambhala Meditation Group of Kamloops, 433b Lansdowne St. FMI contact kamloops.shambhala.org or call Liz 250-376-4224.

■■ ENACTUS Employment Series on Nov. 1 Interview Skills, Nov. 15 Career Development, Nov. 29 from Employment Law. All classes 2:30 to 4:30pm. To register

contact Allison at 778-470-6101, allison@kcris.ca or at the office 448 Tranquille Rd. ■■ Remembrance Day Memories on Nov. 9 at 5pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Lemon chicken dinner followed by songs and stories of the war years. For tickets contact the Cathedral office at 250-372-3912 or Trish at 250374-1484.

■■ Caribbean Fundraising Dinner on Nov. 9 from 6 to 9pm at Southwest Community Church, 700 Hugh Allen Dr. For tickets contact Marsha at 250-682-1712.

■■ 6th Annual CFBX Record Fair on Nov. 10 from 10am to 4pm at Sahali Mall, 945 Columbia St. Vinyl records, CD’s, used stereo equipment, used musical instruments, music memorabilia and other music-related merchandise.

FMI or to book a table contact radio@tru.ca or 250-377-3988.

■■ Holiday Craft and Home Based Business Fair on Nov. 16 from 10am to 3pm at Beattie School of the Arts, 492 McGill Rd.

Admission by donation. Vendors wanted. FMI contact avonjacki@ gmail.com or call 250-579-0195.

Proceeds going to Grade 7 grad and legacy project.

■■ Craft Fair on Nov. 15 from 11am to 7pm and Nov. 16 from 10am to 4pm at St. Andrews on the Square ■■ Silent Auction Fundraiser for International Humanitarian Hope Society on Nov. 15 at 7pm at Bible Truth Church Auditorium, 1099 Fraser St. Guest speaker: Stephen Darby. FMI contact Evelyn at 250572-3321.

■■ Barnhartvale Coffee House on Nov. 16 doors at 7pm, music at 7:30pm.”Open mic” for local musicians and small groups sign up at the door. Admission at the door. Feature act: Larry and Jane Stephenson. FMI contact Chrisy at 250-573-0025 or barnhartvalecoffeehouse.com.

■■ Fish On Five on Nov. 22 at 7pm at the Old Courthouse, 7 W Seymour St. FMI visit www. chambermusiciansofkamloops.

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■■ Let’s Dance on Nov. 23 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Insanity Sound. For tickets contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Ed at 250374-2774 or Francoise at 250-3723782. FMI call 250-571-5111.

■■ Kamloops Travel Club Travel Socials Thursdays at 7pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Get to know other travellers, share travel experiences, photos, trip ideas and advice. FMI contact James 250-879-0873.

■■ Phoenix Centre 40th Anniversary on Nov. 29 from 1 to 4pm in the Kamview Room, 922-3rd Ave. ■■ Kamloops Floor Curlers invite you to join them Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri from 9am to 12pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Free parking for members.

Membership is for one year of curling plus two to three Bonspiels, two games and coffee each day.

New teams made each day. FMI call 828-0819 or 376-0917

Christmas at the square Fine Arts & Craft Show

St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour Street

November 15 & 16

Friday 2 - 7pm • Saturday 10 - 4pm Admission by donation to the Kamloops Heritage Society For more information call 250-377-4232

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Your Horoscope SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Educational pursuits should help you develop your hobbies. Try to deal with the problems of those less fortunate; however, don’t allow them to make unreasonable demands. Don’t be too eager to spend what’s left over; more unexpected expenses are evident.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You can make financial gains through your unique and creative approach to business. Rest and relaxation may be required; minor health problems will prevail if you don’t watch your diet. Take care of yourself or you can expect to suffer from minor illness. Visit friends or relatives you don’t get to see very often.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) It’s hard to stay mad if the object of the anger refuses to react. Authority figures may be less than accommodating if you have done something deceitful. Be careful not to exaggerate when interacting with your lover. Unexpected changes in friendships could occur.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You may have difficulties with foreigners.

Don’t argue with family. Older relatives may make unreasonable demands.

You will be too quick to point your finger at your mate.

PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don’t be taken advantage of by any fast talking salesperson trying to part you from your cash. Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arguments. Do you really want to start something with someone you can’t reason with?

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may have a problem with someone you live with if you don’t include them in your gathering. You’re in the mood to spend money. You will have a problem dealing with groups. Take precautions while traveling; you don’t have to get anywhere that fast.

TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Take part in stimulating debates that will allow you to show off your intelligence. A change in position could be better than you thought. Be careful when dealing with superiors. Don’t let others put unreasonable demands on you.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur. Relatives may not be telling you the whole truth about a family situation. Your creative ideas must be put to good use. You may find yourself changing crowds.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Concentrate on work or make changes to yourself. You will need to spend extra time sorting through your work. You won’t be admired at home if you haven’t been taking care of your share of the work.

Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may find that your quick wit and charm will help you in obtaining allies. Travel opportunities should be your first choice. Avoid functions that will bring you in contact with those you find difficult to get along with. Avoid lending money or belongings to friends.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Old friends may not like your choices. You need an outlet that will not only stimulate you but also challenge your intelligence as well. Deception is apparent. You should follow through on educational endeavors you have wanted to pursue for some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Someone left a real mess for you to sift through.

You can get into self awareness groups or look into physical enhancement programs. Your professional attitude will not go unnoticed. Don’t allow colleagues to stand in your way.

Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com Chamber Musicians of Kamloops proudly present

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