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Fashionistas will be soaking up the style while tucking into the finest Italian cuisine on Wednesday, October 22 at the Colombo Lodge for the Can-Ital Ladies Society Fall Fashion Show. Can-Ital Ladies Society has a 50-year history of service in the community. The late Clelia Fuoco, mother of the late Ray Fuoco, had the idea to form a club made up of ladies of Italian heritage and wives of Italian men. Mrs. Fuoco was a well educated woman and when any of the Italian families had any problems, were faced with legal or medical matters, Mrs. Fuoco was often called upon to interpret for them. 20 ladies were in attendance for an organizational meeting held on May 16, 1962. The aims of the Society were to promote friendship, cultural, social and charitable causes among its members and the community. Meeting once a month at the Colombo Hall, the committee worked on drawing up a constitution, the name Can-Italian Ladies Society was decided on and following registry as a Society on September 1, 1964, the group was officially in business. Contact was made with the Italian Consulate and the group established Italian language classes that still continue today. Celebrating their 50th Anniversary September 20, the membership has grown to over 100 ladies. Over the past half-century, the la-
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From left to right are Can-Ital 50th Anniversary charter members Louise Malahoff, Louise De Monte, Marguerite Vigna, Joanne Uliana, Lina Basso, Fernanda Gnoata and Idanna Campagnaro. (Missing is Iridi Damini).
dies have promoted Italian culture through displays and demonstrations as well as selling Italian foods at cultural events. Money has been raised by participating in bazaars, rummage sales, Christmas card sales, raffles and through an annual dinner held in February. These dinners have continued every year and they are one of the group’s chief fundraisers. Following the popularity of their first cookbook, which sold out three times, the
Can-Ital ladies have put together a second edition cookbook of their favourite recipes to commemorate their 50th anniversary. Their first charitable donation was $5100 to the Kamloops Society for the Mentally Handicapped in November of 1964 and since then the ladies have continued to donate regularly to this cause. Over the past 50 years Can-Ital has donated $550,000 to various causes throughout our community as well
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This December, Norman Embree will complete his tenure as Chairman of the Board for Interior Health. Effective January 1, 2015, current Board Member Erwin Malzer of Kelowna will move into this position. In his new role, Mr. Malzer will guide the nine-member Board of Directors in ensuring the organization’s short and long-term success through meaningful transformation of the health-care system, improved patient care, and overall sustainability.
Interior Health congratulates retired board director
Ron Mundi presented $21,000 to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation Iccha/Wish Fund. Through community support, the Iccha/Wish Fund raises funds for vital equipment needed at Royal Inland Hospital. The fundraising efforts of this year’s Iccha/Wish Fund are in support of surgical instrumentation for less-invasive kidney stone removal.
Aboriginal Mentorship continues Thompson Rivers University (TRU) announced the continuation of the Aboriginal Mentorship Program thanks to the generous support of TD Bank Group. TD’s $350,000 gift will be used to maintain the program, which builds pathways for Aboriginal students to guide and support each other through university and beyond. TD’s gift, allocated over five years, will create an endowment for ongoing awards for students participating in TRU’s Aboriginal Mentorship program. “Some Aboriginal students face significant challenges while they attend university,” said Alan Shav-
er, TRU President and Vice-Chancellor. “This generous gift from TD creates a sustainable model which supports students financially and through mentorship.” Starting next year, student grants will be awarded annually. Two student mentors will each receive $5,000 and the two students who receive mentorship will each receive $2,000. Mentors are typically in their third or fourth year and mentees are in their first or second year. As mentees progress through their university years, it’s anticipated they will take on roles as mentors themselves.
Tangible benefits for first- and second-year students include having a friendly and familiar face to turn to when in doubt or when experiencing anxiety. They can turn to mentors for insight, suggestions, study tips, tutoring and more. Mentors in turn will develop social skills, gain self-confidence and become familiar with the supports and programs available at TRU. Studies have shown that the outcomes of mentorship programs include better retention rates for students and improved grades due to peer support and an increase in self-confidence.
Fall fashion benefits breast health - continued from front of foster children overseas. Annually, the ladies host the Can-Ital Spring and Fall Fashion Shows, held in the beautiful Colombo Lodge, located at 814 Lorne Street. Over the years an excellent spirit of co-operation has existed between the Society and Columbo Lodge. The hall accommodates 350 or more guests and every year the Can-Ital fashion shows are
always sold out. This year Italian culture, fashion and fundraising will unite again for a display of fall collections from a number of local clothiers including, Jardine Domain, The Look Boutique, Main Street Clothing, 2Dz Boutique and The Bay. You’ll find outfits for walking the dog or walking the red carpet when elegance, femininity and the latest trends hit the runway. Doors are open at 6:00pm and dinner is at 7:00pm. Money raised by
the show will be used to develop a rapid-access Breast Health Centre in Kamloops. Italian chic is said to have no bounds. It means being comfortable and confident, enhancing what you have and bringing out your best. This said, the Can-Ital Ladies Society’s remarkable history of involvement in our community also tells a story of no limits - Italian style. Jody Tippett
Director Virginia Goodings has retired from the Interior Health Board following six years of dedicated service to the health authority. “On behalf of the Ministry of Health I’d like to thank Virginia who, along with other members of the Board, has provided excellent guidance to leaders within Interior Health,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. Virginia was appointed to Interior Health’s Board of Directors on March 21, 2008. She retired effective Oct. 8 following a move from Vernon to Vancouver Island. She was most recently a member of the Governance and Human Resources Committees and had previously served as Chair of the Human Resources Committee. “Virginia’s extensive experience and leadership was a great boon to the Board and she will be missed,” said Interior Health Board Chair Norman Embree. “We wish her all the best as she settles into a new home and pursues new interests and adventures.” Virginia has extensive experience in human resources in international, government and intergovernmental organizations and has a background in strategic planning and development, human resources management and change management processes. “I would like to express my sincere thanks to those within Interior Health who support the Board and have indeed supported me through the years. It is not without regret that I say goodbye - I have never encountered such a professional group of people, who are so dedicated to quality,” said Virginia.
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Rock meets orchestra! The Kamloops Symphony will be joined by the Jeans ‘n Classics band, and lead vocalist Jean Meilleur, for their Pops Series Performance that will feature one of the Beatles’ most creative albums in its entirety: Sgt. Pepper. Jeans ‘n Classics is a London, Ontario-based orchestral rock act that tours North American concert halls to join orchestras. They have been combining world-class rock and symphonies for almost 20 years. Jean Meilleur, lead vocalist, has a truly original voice and accurately interprets the music of legendary rock. Enjoy this Kelson Group Pops Series performance Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 pm at Sagebrush
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Writer’s Festival offers professional development The Kamloops Writers Festival is produced every year by the Kamloops Arts Council in partnership with BC Living Arts and the TNRD Library System. This year’s festival will take place again at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour Street West from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9. The 5th Annual Kamloops Writers Festival gives emerging, amateur and professional writers in the Central Interior an opportunity for learning, networking and professional development. We welcome writers of all genres and at all levels. This year’s facilitators are celebrated authors Jen Sookfong Lee (history
and fiction; keynote speaker), Anne DeGrace (fiction), Garry Gottfriedson (poetry) and Lois Peterson (children’s). Friday night will see an open mic event and Saturday is a full day of conferences with lunch. Sunday afternoon the festival presents free and open-tothe-public readings at the Downtown Kamloops Library. For more information, contact Sylvia Olson 250-851-9830 or email solson44@shaw.ca. Visit kamloopsarts.ca for full information, including schedule, facilitator bios and how Kamloops Arts Council supports and promotes local artists. Registration deadline is Saturday, November 1.
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Annual youth triathlon seeks title sponsor Youth sports are as much about physical literacy as they are about personal and social development. While participating in triathlon, young athletes are learning goal-setting and deriving personal accomplishment from working towards athletic outcomes. Kids of Steel (KOS) triathlons are designed to offer youth the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment providing a safe and fun community event for youth ages five to nineteen. The KOS Triathlon is currently accepting proposals for title sponsorship of the annual youth triathlon race, going into its thirteenth year in Kamloops.
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Children’s Circle Daycare Society is a community based non-profit society dedicated to providing quality early learning and child care services to the families of Kamloops. Two childcare sites in Kamloops offers licensed, group care to more than 75 children a day. The society is hosting a fundraising Dinner and Comedy/Magic show at Desert Gardens on Saturday, November 15. Cocktails are at 6:00pm, Dinner is at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm.
loopsKOS. Submissions for title sponsorship will be accepted by email to koskamloops@gmail.com until Friday, November 7. To learn more about the opportunity, contact race director Kara Wright at koskamloops@gmail. com or call 250-5744077.
All proceeds will be going directly towards children’s programs at both Children’s Circle Daycare Societies locations. Clinton Gray will be the featured Comedian/Magician. A ten-time international award winning performer, Clinton’s show is described as “a roller-coaster ride of antics, that cause audiences to be belly-laughing one moment and speechless with amazement the next.” Tickets are available by calling 250-314-5033.
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The Look Boutique shows that elegance never fades Yves Saint Laurent is quoted as saying, “Fashions fade, style is eternal”. The business model of the Look Boutique embodies this sentiment and a number of other fashion-forward philosophies that extend from basic style and quality to a focus on supporting Canadian designers and manufacturers. The comfortable shop, located at #101-125 Fourth Avenue, offers designer clothing and caters to mature women. “After child bearing and with age, a lot of ladies become more body conscious and find it challenging to find clothing that is tasteful, fits beautifully and feels comfortable,” says Sharlene Patko, owner of The Look Boutique. “Flattering fashion isn’t about body type,” she adds. “Flaunting isn’t sex appeal. Classic styles will follow the body, accentuate curves and makes one wonder what is under it. Think of the best dressed on the red carpet.” Sharlene wants every woman to have a positive shopping experience and offers a wealth of knowledge when it come to selecting pieces for a cruise or gala event or to simply revive your wardrobe with timeless style. The only thing out-of-date is the lament that there aren’t any fashionable, artful clothes for older women. Knowing how clothing fits different body shapes means Sharlene and her staff can help you purchase diverse wardrobe essentials that compliment your body and reflect your individual preferences. “Clothing should look good, feel good and be comfortable. If you are fussing with your clothing it will sit in your closet,” she reasons. No longer does a narrow group of designers dictate how everyone should dress. In fact there is an increasing selection of fashions fit for the mature Goddess. Certain styles achieve visual slimming and smooth and disguise less flattering areas in a number of different ways. Sharlene points out, “Patterns that run down the middle of a piece flanked with vertical dark bands on the sides will draw the
eye in. A top fitted through the bust and flowing down achieves this same effect and provides a comfortable fit with nothing tight that clings to the body.” The Look Boutique can help you to create a pulled-together wardrobe for the cooler weather. Sharlene has suggestions for key pieces and points out that money is better spent buying quality and then shopping for fun accents to punch the look up. Dollars and sense come together as Sharlene makes a consistent effort to support Canadian designers. She encourages customers to spend their fashion dollars in ways that have real value to the economy. “Customers really like to see the ‘made in Canada’ flag,” she says. The Look is also committed to giving back to the local community and select fall pieces from the boutique will be modeled at the Can-Ital benefit fashion show at the Colombo Lodge on Wednesday, October 22. Fashionistas will find what’s new in the trends area while supporting the funding of a rapid-access Breast Health Centre
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The Black Dog String Quartet will perform at the Kamloops Symphony Harvest Dinner on October 7 at the Plaza Hotel. The October 9 issue of the Downtown Echo incorrectly stated that Blackdog Blue was to entertain. We apologize for the error and any confusion.
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Did you know that diabetic foot for lack of sensation or decreased infections are a leading cause of circulation. Avoid going barefoot hospitalizations for those living with as it increases your risk of injury to diabetes and that diayour feet if you do have betic foot ulcers are the decreased sensation as number one cause of you may not feel it if amputation in Canada? you cut or injure your These facts are startling feet. Also, make sure especially consideryou are wearing proper ing that diabetic foot fitting footwear both infections are preventinside and outside of able with proper care your home to reduce and maintenance of HEALTH MATTERS your risk of damaging Laura Burgess your feet. This is why your feet from presPharmacist, CDE I have decided to write (Certified sure points or rubbing. Diabetic Educator) about this topic again If you have developed and recently I attended at seminar at calluses or corns avoid using over RIH on diabetic foot care by Whole the counter treatments to treat them Health Care which reviewed proper yourself unless directed by your foot care. In this article I would like physician as it can result in more to share this information with you damage to your feet and increase in hopes that it will help you to take your risk of complications if imthe necessary steps towards caring properly used. Developing a daily foot care for your feet. I want to start by reviewing what routine will also help protect your causes foot complications in dia- feet. This should include washing betics. Foot problems in diabetics (not soaking) them in warm water actually arise from several mecha- and drying them well especially benisms. First, high blood sugars can tween the toes. Apply lotion to the damage the blood vessels that flow heels and soles to prevent cracks to your feet, preventing the proper and calluses. Use a mirror to check supply of oxygen and nutrients to your feet for any cuts or problems. the nerves and tissue in that area. Make sure to trim your toenails This leads to two conditions that straight across with no sharp edges can potentially cause complications and not too short. Also, wear clean with your feet: peripheral vascular fresh socks daily to help wick away disease and diabetic neuropathy. As excess moisture and prevent fungus this occurs, you start to loose sensa- infections from developing. I hope that this refresher on proper tion in your feet, making them more prone to injury and infection as you foot care has been helpful. If you are unable to feel if you have a cut, are unable to properly care for your blister, or other problems. Sec- feet on your own or would like to ondly, if you do develop an infec- be taught how to care for your feet tion the increase sugar in your blood there are foot care nurses you can feeds the bacteria which can make hire to assist you with doing so. If you are experiencing any swelling, it worse and more difficult to treat. So what can you do to protect warmth, redness, and/or pain in your feet? Well, first of all keep- your feet, make sure you see your ing your blood sugar levels within doctor immediately to have it astarget is key in order to prevent or sessed so that it doesn't progress reduce complications arising from into a serious problem. diabetic neuropathy and/or periph- Sincerely, eral vascular disease and infections. Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., Your feet should be screened annu- Certified Diabetes Educator ally by your physician to monitor Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy
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The Kamloops Blazers players visited Kamloops Safeway locations to show off the Safeway Blazers Breast Cancer Jerseys for their Safeway Breast Cancer Jersey Auction. The specialty jerseys will be worn for Safeway Breast Cancer Night on October 24 when the Blazers host the Brandon Wheat Kings. The jerseys will be autographed and raffled off with all the funds going to breast cancer. Players chatted about the upcoming Safeway Breast Cancer Night game and gave fans a chance to see the jerseys up close and place a bid. The players had a net and sticks to play some street hockey, helped out in the store and signed autographs.
Khan Lee’s Shunt captures movement Like many Interior cities in BC, Kamloops emerged along the railway route. Situated at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers, the history of the Thompson Okanagan region is marked by the nomadic movements and settlement of Aboriginal people, gold prospecting, fur trading, cattle ranching and railway development. The Canadian Pacific Railway was founded in 1881 and Canadian National Railway was founded in 1919, linking Canada’s populated centres through vast expansion west. While the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways are significant to the sustainability of the country, they are now publically traded companies. Built in competition, running parallel routes on either side of the Fraser River, the independent rail systems only meet at a junction in Kamloops, at a small rail bridge connecting two rail yards across the North Thompson River. Conscious of this history, Shunt is a contemplation about the notion of progress. Khan Lee’s video Shunt focuses
on the iconic image and sound of a freight train—a feature of the local landscape that is steeped in Canada’s growth as a nation and that resonates locally on many levels, as a key source of employment and a constant sign of the movement of goods. Shunt captures the process of shunting or switching railway cars, identified by the particular ultrastereoscopic sound it creates. In a routine, yet highly organized process, “rolling stock” is sorted into complete train sets throughout the day to ensure that goods are directed to specific destinations across North America. Although not typically seen unless you are positioned along the rail line, the sound of this shunting action is indelibly connected to Kamloops, a major junction of the two national rail lines, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific. The exhibit will be on display from October 18 to December 31 at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria Street. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, October 18 from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
BC Hydro’s Power Smart program has been delivering tools to help British Columbians save energy and save money for 25 years. The current average annual household energy use is 12 per cent lower than what it would have been without Power Smart – that’s enough to power 210,000 homes annually. Each October BC Hydro celebrates Power Smart Month – a month dedicated to new conservation offers and incentives to help British Columbians save energy and money. Power Smart Month includes rebates on energy efficient appliances and products available at retail stores across the province. New energy champions will be identified at the Power Smart Excellence Awards, and dozens of restaurants will dim their lights as part of the annual Candlelight Dinner. The simplest way anyone can lower their energy use is by turning off unnecessary lights and electronics. This year’s Power Smart Month theme is “Offtober” which should encourage even more British Columbians to conserve energy. BC Hydro Power Smart programs
have been helping British Columbia conserve electricity for 25 years. Since 2008, Power Smart initiatives have saved close to 4,460 gigawatt hours per year, or enough electricity to power 425,000 homes. BC Hydro plans to meet 78 per cent of our future electricity needs through energy efficiency and conservation. Businesses and local governments will recognise champions in reducing energy usage at the bi-annual Power Smart Excellence Awards in Vancouver on Oct. 16. The Power Smart Excellence Awards is B.C.’s premier energy conservation celebration, acknowledging individuals and organisations for leading in energy efficiency. The annual Candlelight Conservation Dinner on Oct. 22 will include over 60 restaurants across B.C. Participating restaurants will dim their lights and turn up the ambiance to show how simple actions can save energy. Exclusive dining discounts to these restaurants will also be offered to the public for the evening. To find out more about Power Smart Month and how you can save, visit powersmart.ca.
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The TNRD Library System is hosting a reading and discussion led by award-winning novelist Ashley Little on Saturday, October 18 at 2:00pm at the Kamloops Library. Ashley will be reading from her novel Anatomy of a Girl Gang. Told in stark, vivid, and fearless prose, Anatomy of a Girl Gang is the powerful story of a gang of teenage women in Vancouver called the Black Roses, a.k.a. “the city’s worst nightmare.” It was the recipient of this year’s Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, which
recognizes B.C.’s best novel. Ashley Little is an Okanagan-based writer whose three novels have all been shortlisted or have won literary prizes, and two of them, including Anatomy of a Girl Gang, have been optioned for films. The event is free, but space is limited, so please contact the library to reserve a spot. For more information contact Audrey Ambrus, readers’ advisor at 250372-5145 or email aambrus@ tnrd.ca.
‘Brushbot’ workshop for kids The TNRD Library System is hosting a free “brushbot” workshop led by DayDream Unique and Kamloops MakerSpace on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to children ages 8 and up, and will be limited to 10 participants. Each participant will leave with their own brushbot. Brushbots are easy and fun to build. Made up of the heads of toothbrushes, micro-vibrating motors and coin-cell batteries, brushbots are propelled when the motor turns the bristles into thousands of little legs. DayDream Unique is a Kamloops 3-D printing shop that strives at creating individual products for fashion, weddings, parties, home decor and everything in between. The event is free, but space is limited, so please contact the library to reserve a spot. Contact Susan McCowan, head of children’s services at 250-377-8673; email smccowan@tnrd.ca.
Venture Kamloops wins national award Venture Kamloops, the economic development arm of the City of Kamloops, has been awarded the Marketing Canada Award in the Web-based Marketing/Website category at the Economic Development Association of Canada’s annual awards. “EDAC recognizes marketing of our communities as an important part of the economic development profession,” says Jim Anderson, Executive Director of Venture Kamloops. “The Marketing Canada Awards competition is an opportunity to showcase what our organizations are doing locally and to exchange ideas on a national scale.” Venture Kamloops was presented top honours at the 46th annual national conference held in Calgary, Alberta for its Website Redevelopment and Report Builder submis-
sion. This comes just after winning the provincial award for the same project in June from the BC Economic Development Association. “We were proud to be recognized on a provincial level, so to win nationally is exceptional,” says Anderson. “This was a real collaborative effort with our local agency Fresh Inc. and we’re all proud of being recognized.” Board of Directors President of Venture Kamloops, Leslie Brochu, agrees. “Having a strong online presence is critical in attracting investors,” says Brochu. “Our online assets are often the first point of contact we have with people interested in learning more about business opportunities in Kamloops. Our board congratulates the Venture Kamloops staff and our partners at Fresh Inc. on a stellar project.”
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Introducing the HomeFree Collective Community Awareness Campaign
It only takes a short walk through town to realize that the urgency of the issues of homelessness is all around us. It is difficult to see the suffering that marginalized people are forced to live with every day. After five years, May 2015 will Full of Excuses will play Friday, October 17 for Project Homelessness Connect. mark the official end of a plan to For nine years a province-wide ini- tory of daily response and efforts end homelessness. The steering of expanded its focus to include the the Kamloops Homelessness Ac- work of the HAP under the um- tiative has taken place and is gaining to help people overcome barrition Plan (HAP) has been led by the brella of a Housing First philoso- momentum in connecting homeless ers to their success and bring the partnership between United Way, phy. Housing First is a recovery- and at-risk people with supports, voice of homelessness to the table. the City of Kamloops, ASK Well- oriented approach where the client coordinating local services and re- The formation of the HomeFree ness Society, Elizabeth Fry Society is central. It asserts that everyone sources and engaging communities Collective will regularly engage a and Canadian Mental Health As- deserves a safe and appropriate in the issues of homelessness. You wide range of sectors and commuADVERTISE IN THE ECHO today let usshould be can help carry out the goals and nity agencies in ongoing working homeUS and that and housing sociation. Entering its final yearCONTACT and reach the people who walk help your business get noticed. and celebrating the successes built, available to everyone regardless of objectives of the HomeFree Collec- groups to discuss local strategies any other conditions. At-risk peo- tive by engaging in Homelessness to guide the work in implementing is ready to introduce new, for-250.374.ECHO past HAP your door every day – your (3246) or policy, Action Week until Sunday, October the new Housing First program. ple struggling with poverty, mal partnerships and direction for potential customers. For more information on the abuse, neglect, poor health and ad- 19. This year in Kamloops over 35 leadership to end homelessness in echo@shawcable.com our community. The work that has dictions are better able to move community agencies are working to HomeFree Collective, contact Claire Macleod, project manager taken place over the last four years is forward with their lives if they are provide important events. The week will culminate with of Housing and Homelessness for due in large part to volunteer efforts first housed and then offered supfrom many people and the generous portive services. The HomeFree Project Homeless Connect on Fri- City of Kamloops and life skills financial support of several organi- Collective is the community body day, October 17 from 12:00pm to coordinator for HAP at 250-320dedicated to implementing this ap- 4:00pm at Spirit Square, located 7945 or lifeskills@kamloopshap. zations to help move efforts along. on the corner of McKenzie Avenue ca. To find out more about ASK’s HAP will now join forces with proach in Kamloops. “The next phase will be a lot more and Yew Street on the North Shore. Homeless Count 2014 contact the newly formed HomeFree Collective, a group originally created roust and responsive,” says HAP Amidst a street party atmosphere, Ken Salter at ken@askwellness. in 1999 and formerly known as coordinator Tangie Genshorek. persons will have access to free flu ca, 250-851-5949. You can disthe Kamloops Working Group on “We are at a really good place with shots from the Interior Health Street cuss the Kamloops Homelessness ADVERTISE IN THE ECHO US today andand let we us have a Nurses, Valleyview Overlanders Action Plan with coordinator Tanour partnerships Homelessness. This collective willCONTACT wealth of knowledge from front- Lions Club is hosting a free BBQ, gie Genshorek by emailing info@ become central hub coordinate and reach thea people who towalk help your business get noticed. are changing our there are lots of giveaways and the kamloopshap.ca or calling 250a multi-sector past the yourefforts door of every day – yourcommu- line workers. We (3246) working models about or how we re- day will be backed by the energetic 571-9665. Visit kamloopshap.ca nity group consisting of 150 orga-250.374.ECHO potentialcommunity customers.agencies and echo@shawcable.com spond so there are no missteps. Our grooves of local alternative rock to stay informed and connected nizations, and download the HomeFree Colconcerned citizens already engaged strategy is to focus energy on peo- band Full of Excuses. There is a network of people in lective framework and the HAP ple who are on the street and need in ending homelessness. our community with a long his- community report. The HomeFree Collective has the support the most.”
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■■ Can-Ital Ladies Fall Fashion Show on Oct. 22 at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. Traditional Italian dinner. Doors at 6pm. Tickets available at Danielle’s Silver and Gold, Tina at 250-372-3753 or Diana at 778-471-3362. ■■ Kamloops Triathlon Club Social and AGM on Oct. 23 at 7pm Frick and Frack Taphouse, 577 Victoria St. FMI visit: trytri.org ■■ Costume Making Workshop on Oct. 23 from 6 to 9pm at the Kamloops Art Gallery in preparation for the Halloween parade held in conjunction with Luminocity. Bring ideas inspired by Day of the Dead celebrations. Everyone welcome, free event. ■■ TRU Fall Open House on Oct. 24 from 8:30am to 4pm on campus at TRU. Registration will be outside of Old Main. Welcome high school students in any grade, family, friends and the general public. FMI contact: tru.ca/openhouse recruitment@tru.ca. ■■ Women2Women on Oct. 24 to 26 at South Thompson Inn. Fun, relaxing weekend for women. FMI or to register visit: www.whckamloops. ca/w2w or call 250-374-1735. ■■ Little Monsters Bash on Oct. 25 from 10am to 12pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Halloween candy hunt, crafts, balloon pop and much more! Admission by donation. Proceeds going to Christmas Amalgamated. ■■ Spooktacular Fall Fair on Oct. 25 from 11am to 2pm at Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour St. Costume contest, live entertainment, bake sale, kids activities and more! FMI call 250-372-5110. ■■ Home Routes Concert with Brent Parkin on Oct. 25 at 1059 Nicola St. Potluck dinner at 6:30pm and music at 7:30pm. Entry by donation. FMI call Jenny at 250-377-6875. ■■ TVASC Let’s Dinner and Dance on Oct. 25 at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Cocktails at 5:30, Dinner at 6:30 and Dance at
8pm. Music by the Evergreen Drifters. FMI call 250-571-5111. For tickets call: Zonia at 250-372-0091 or Francoise at 250-372-3782. ■■ 3rd Annual Haunted House on Oct. 30 and 31 at Sakred Skin and Studio, 320 Victoria St. Entry fee is a canned good or donation for the Kamloops Food Bank. Showing times are: Oct. 30: 1 to 4pm (Kid friendly), 7 to 10pm (Adult), Oct. 31st: 1 to 3pm (Kid friendly) and 7 to 11pm (Adult). FMI call 250-828-1313. ■■ Spirit of Halloween is accepting donations for BC Children’s Hospital. To make a donation visit 1395 Hillside Dr. ■■ Silent Auction Fundraiser for Sam Donovan on Nov. 1 from 7 to 11pm at St. Andrews on the Square,
159 Seymour St. Full evening of live music, silent auction, desserts, coffee and tea. Tickets available at Zack’s Coffee and The Art We Are. To donate visit: www.gofundme.com/ b37izs. ■■ R.I.H. Craft-A-Fair sponsored by the R.I.H. Evening Auxiliary on Nov. 2 from 10am to 4pm at the ISC, 300 Lorne St. Small admission fee. ■■ The Contenders Tour on Nov. 7 at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office 250-374-5483. FMI visit valdy.com or fjellgaard.ca. ■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI visit: Kamloops Pagan Community on facebook.
■■ Dinner and Comedy/Magic Show fundraiser for Children’s Circle Daycare Society on Nov. 15 at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. Cocktails at 6pm, dinner at 7pm and show at 8pm. Tickets available at both childcare locations or by calling 250-314-5033. ■■ The Kamloops Ostomy Support Group meets on the 1st Thurs. of every month from 7 to 8:30pm (except July and Aug). This is a group for ostomates and their support persons. FMI: 250-819-0945. ■■ Kamloops Family History Society meetings take place on the fourth Thurs. of each month (except Dec.) from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. All are welcome. FMI call 250-372-5679.
Impact of human industry explored in A Terrible Beauty Join the Kamloops Art Gallery on Saturday, October 18 for a public and free Curator’s tour with Bruce Grenville starting at 5:30pm and opening reception at 6:30pm for the opening of “A Terrible Beauty: Edward Burtynsky in Dialogue with Emily Carr”. The exhibit runs October 18 to December 31, 2014. A Terrible Beauty offers a selection of photographs by Toronto-based photographer Edward Burtynsky, who is internationally renowned for his captivating images of natural and built environments that reflect both the impressive reach of human enterprise and the extraordinary impact of our hubris. Produced between 1983 and 2013, the photographs in A Terrible Beauty together represent all of his major bodies of work, from his early series of homestead photographs
Emily Carr, Loggers’ Culls, 1935, oil on canvas. Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery.
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