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Gala champions Crohn’s and colitis disorders It’s a hard condition to understand as it’s not a pretty subject and there’s some reluctance to talk about it. For most people a stomach ache and diarrhea passes with time. When you suffer from Crohn’s Disease, a stomach ache that doesn’t go away can be life threatening.

Zoe Ware has been battling the debilitating symptoms of the chronic bowel condition for 14 years. She is one of about 230,000 people in Canada who have the disease which causes inflamation, ulcers, weight loss, fatigue and other types of physical ailments. Dealing with Crohn’s is deeply personal. The disease can be an exhausting, worriesome roller coaster of a journey. Zoe’s husband of over six years, Ernie Ware has has been fully supportive in navigating the ups and downs the disease has taken them on by taking an active role in her health journey and becoming familiar with recent developments in research and treatments.

After four years as the treasurer, Ernie is the new president for the the local volunteer run chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Ernie sees the immeasurable importance of promoting awareness and a social network for a disease that doesn’t get much attention. “I’m hoping to grow the foundation,

Plan to attend the All That Glitters Gala on November 15 and support Crohn’s and colitis.

involve youth and engage new ideas and energies,” he says optimistically. The Foundation hosts fellowships, educational symposiums and champions fundraising efforts like its yearly Gutsy Walk held in June, golf tournaments and pub nights.

The Foundation is inviting everyone to its All That Glitters Gala, a charitable event that raises funds for medical research to bring hope and improve the lives of those affected by these chronic

diseases. The event has raised over $150,000 during the past six years. Ernie says the local chapter has set a goal of $35,000 for 2014 and points out that there are opportunities to secure sponsorship for the gala.

“This is a really fun event. It’s a time for us to let loose. No matter how this affects everyday life, we’re not going to let it get us down.”

The annual semi-formal event is planned for Saturday, Novem-

ber 15 and nods its head to seven years and the spirit of James Bond with a 007 Spy Theme for 2014.

Colombo Lodge, located at 814 Lorne Street, will be the home of live Can-Can dancers, balloon prizes, 50/50 draws and a silent auction. After a delicious sit-down dinner served at 7:00pm, guests can dance the night away to a DJ. Tickets are available by calling 250-819-6010 or pick them up at Viva Bridal, 418 Victoria Street.

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Interior Savings Credit Union and Interior Savings Insurance Services Tranquille Branch spent Thursday afternoon at the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association cleaning up their storage sheds and hay storage among other tasks. It was a gorgeous afternoon and they were very happy to have the opportunity to give back to the community for their annual “Day of Difference”.

The flu shot protects you and others Flu season is on the way and Interior Health is gearing up to help protect children, pregnant women, seniors, people with chronic illnesses and others who are most at risk from influenza (flu) and its complications. Public clinics will start in some locations in the Interior Health region the week of October 27.

Influenza is a significant illness that, at minimum, can make people quite sick for several days. People with influenza can also spread the virus to others who are at greater risk. For those with heart, lung, and other health problems, influenza can cause severe complications and even death. The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that every year about 3,500 Canadians die from influenza complications.

“Influenza reduces the body’s ability to fight illnesses and infections and it can also increase a person’s risk for developing

other serious conditions, including viral or bacterial pneumonia,” says medical health officer Dr. Rob Parker. “Getting a flu shot and washing your hands frequently are the two most effective ways to protect yourself and others from influenza.”

Influenza is often confused with less severe viruses that cause common colds or stomach flu (vomiting and diarrhea). There are no vaccines for these milder viruses.

The influenza vaccine provides protection from the influenza virus strains expected to be circulating in the coming flu season based on flu trends worldwide.

This year’s vaccine contains three different flu strains including the H1N1 strain which was the predominant strain last year.

The flu shot is safe, effective. It is free for those at risk of complications from influenza and those in contact with people at risk. It is recommended during the influ-

Giving youth a voice in the election The Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops Youth Council will be hosting a Youth Civic Forum at the McArthur Island Club on October 23 from 3:30 to 5:30pm. All electoral candidates have been invited to represent themselves to the youth of our community during an interactive questioning platform event and mock vote. Youth, candidates, community members and community partner agencies are invited to participate in this informational and empowering event. Refreshments are being provided by the Double Tree Hilton.

enza season for persons 65 years and older, people of any age in residential care facilities, Aboriginal people, pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy, children six to 59 months of age, children and adults with chronic health conditions, visitors to hospitals, health centres and residential care facilities and those people who work with live poultry. In potential outbreak settings people who provide essential community services (first responders, corrections workers) in facilities housing high risk persons as well as care providers in community settings are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those

at high risk of influenza complications. Household contacts of such people should also get the flu shot. People not eligible for the free flu vaccine through the public program can get a flu shot for a fee at physician’s offices, local pharmacies, walk-in clinics, travel clinics, and other private providers.

Watch for Interior Health local announcements for dates and times of public flu clinics near you. Contact your local public health centre, call HealthLink at 811, visit interiorhealth.ca or vist ImmunizeBC’s online Influenza Clinic Locator at immunizebc. ca/clinics/flu.

Call for script submissions The 2014 Theatre BC Provincial Playwriting Competition deadline is fast approaching.

Theatre BC’s Provincial Playwriting Competition is seeking submissions from British Columbian authors.

The annual Provincial Playwriting Competition is open to original scripts of drama or comedy, either full-length or one-act. Deadline for entry is December 31, 2014. Independent jurors will decide upon winners in each category with a prize of $1,000 awarded for the chosen full-length, $750 for the one-act, and $500 for a script of special merit.

Competition details and entry forms are available online at theatrebc. org or contact them at 778-471-5620 or pwc@theatrebc.org.

Theatre BC has been a parent organization for community theatre across the province since 1932. It annually hosts Destination Mainstage - a competition amongst community theatre companies each July. The 2015 Destination Mainstage Theatre Festival will be held in Kamloops, and is the largest provincial theatre festival of its kind in Canada.

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This is the fifth year that local design agency Fresh Inc. has worked with Kamloops Fire Rescue on their calendar project and they are ready to launch the 2015 edition. It’s not just the slots that will be hot at Chances on Saturday, October 25 when the boys will host a meet and greet. From 7:00pm to 9:00pm complimentary appetizers will be served by local firefighters and there will be door prizes, fun and entertainment. You can purchase your 2015 Fire Rescue Calendar on site during the event and have it signed. Chances is located at 1250 Halston Avenue on the North Shore. All proceeds go to the BC Burn Fund.

Regular sales of the calendar will happen every weekend at WalMart from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Pick up your 2015 calendar before they are all gone.

Recognize peace builders The Y wants to recognize the people working to make our community and the world a better, more peaceful place.

October 24 is the deadline to nominate an individual or an organization in our community for a YMCA Peace Medal.

There are so many people working on building peace in Kamloops or elsewhere in the world but they can’t be recognized if you don’t nominate them. How to nominate? It’s easy and just takes a few minutes. Click the link at kamloopsy.org/docs/y_peace_medal_ nomination_form_2014.pdf.

On the nomination form, give some basic contact information about yourself, who you are nominating. The Y will interview you and references by phone. The Selection Committee will determine this year’s recipient who will be announced during Peace Week, November 15 to 22.

Past recipients include Louise Bick, a non-violent crisis intervention practitioner and trainer (2013) The Rotary Clubs of Kamloops Youth Exchange Program (2012) and Sahali Secondary Me to We (2011).

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The 5th Annual Kamloops Writers Festival is hosting children’s author Lois Peterson and local poetry author Garry Gottfriedson, both of whom will be reading from their work at the Downtown Kamloops on Sunday, November 9 at 1:00pm and 2:00pm respectively. This addition to the Kamloops Writers Festival is free and open to the public.

The Kamloops Writers Festival enriches the culture of Kamloops and offers a forum for readers and writers to connect. The event gives emerging, amateur and professional writers in the Central Interior an opportunity for learning, networking and professional development, and provides readers with a chance to meet Canadian authors.

For full information, including schedule, facilitator bios, how to register for the festival and more, visit kamloopsarts. ca. Registration deadline is Saturday, November 1.

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The Thompson Valley Potters Guild will host their Pottery and Fine Crafts Sale on November 8.

The well-attended sale features over 13 local craftsmen and women who will be representing all areas of creativity from beautiful functional pottery to wonderful jewelry, glasswork and fiber arts. There will be a free draw for a gift certificate to buy from the artists.

This event will take place at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour Street, on November 8 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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The Tim Hortons TimBit Player of the Night is a local hockey player between the ages of six and nine who is chosen to join the Blazers on the ice. Eli Shaffi was recently chosen to be an honorary Kamloops Blazer. He claimed skating out with the team at the start of the game and standing on the blueline with the big kids was one of the best days of his life. Little fans can let the Blazers know that they’d like to be chosen as a TimBit Player of the Night by writing them a letter and have their parents fill out the application form. (blazerhockey.com/page/timbit-player-of-the-night)

The TNRD Library System is launching its first-ever eBook Club at the Kamloops Library, complete with Kobo Glo eReaders to lend out.

The eBook Club will be limited to 12 people, all of whom will be tasked with reading Cory Doctorow’s young adult, science-fiction novel Little Brother. Participants will read the book on the Kobo Glo, and then meet on Wednesday, November 12, to discuss it. The event is free, and eReaders will be provided, but registration is limited to 12 people, so please contact the library to secure a spot.

For more information contact computer trainer Larry Maki at 250-372-5145, lmaki@tnrd.ca.

Fundraiser a howling success for education The Howling Coyote Golf Tournament took place in September at Mt. Paul Golf Course – raising close to $14,000 towards a goal of $100,000 for the Howling Coyote Education Fund, one of the 160 funds managed by the BC Interior Community Foundation.

Back in 2008, a handful of community members – both First Nations and non-First Nations had a vision – to support First Nations/Aboriginal youth in School District #73. Connie Leonard, Russ Chambers, Hoberly Hove and Dave Manuel started the fund with only $180.

This group worked with the First Nations Education Council in School District #73 and with the BC Interior Community Foundation (formerly the Kamloops Foundation) to establish the Howling Coyote Education Fund.

For the past 6 years, with the pro-

ceeds from the tournament, the fund has been steadily growing and with this year’s efforts they have exceeded $90,000 in the fund.

Since 2009, the income from this fund has supported twenty-one, $500 scholarships for First Nations/Aboriginal youth that are awarded at the annual District First Nations Graduation Ceremony.

Connie Leonard, a volunteer with the Howling Coyote Fund says, “I think the fund is a terrific example of how good hearts and good minds come together for a great cause. All of us who are involved are proud to have established the fund. Hoberly Hove, a retired District Principal, initiated the idea and all of us have whole heartedly supported the fund.”

The Howling Coyote Education Fund is helping to promote and support the tremendous potential of First

Nations youth. This fund will live on forever - helping to increase the opportunity for First Nations/Aboriginal students in their pursuit of post-secondary education.

Community starts with people– people who have a vision, are passionate about what they believe in and know how to make that vision grow into a lasting legacy that will continue to grow and support the community forever.

The BC Interior Community Foundation has over 5.5 million dollars invested in a permanent, ever growing pool of funds that support many community-based organizations and causes through scholarships, bursaries and grants.

Call Nancy Plett at 250-434-6995 to learn how easy it is to start a fund today. Or visit our website at bcinteriorcommunityfoundation.com.

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Take note and be a host connection Gifts come in many forms. The Kamloops Symphony is always looking for people who are interested in opening their doors to out-of-town musicians. Many players in the orchestra travel to Kamloops to perform every month. The Symphony designates financial resources to accommodate these orchestra members.

Billeting is a great way to help support your Kamloops Symphony by reducing their accommodation costs. Symphonies, theatres, and festivals elsewhere attest to the great benefits of billeting. Billets are an invaluable asset and saved the Kamloops Symphony more than $23,000 last season.

Kathy Humphreys, general manager, speculated that over 580 room nights were provided by people in Kamloops over the 2013 to 2014 season alone.

As a host you will meet some of the amazing and talented musicians, create lasting friendships and have some great stories to tell. Musicians attest that having billets enhances host’s appreciation for the concerts because they are able to get the “inside scoop” and hear some behind the scenes chats about what goes on in the orchestra.

Kathy pointed out, “Some musicians have been doing this for over 15 years. They have developed some special relationships and enduring friendships with local families and individuals. It also provides more comfort for musicians that have to travel a lot.”

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The Symphony has an excellent season of music coming up and welcomes you as a vital part

of their community. Volunteering is a fun and easy way to meet people, get involved in the community and explore your interests and passions. They have a variety of opportunities ranging from billeting to book sale assistance and a range of other fundraising efforts. To become a volunteer visit kamloopssymphony.com for their volunteer application form and email to admin@kamloopssymphony.com.

Life After Stroke awards

The Phyllis Delaney Life After Stroke Awards are given to people whose courage, determination and achievement deserves public recognition, as a testament to Phyllis’s achievements. They recognize individuals who have overcome adversity following a stroke, and caregivers who have provided support to those affected by stroke.

The Achievement in the Arts or Sport Award is awarded to a stroke survivor who has shown exceptional artistic talent in the visual or performing arts or who has attained success in a sporting endeavor.

This year’s recipient is Glenys Doddington. The award presentation will take place Friday, October 30 at Calvary Community Church, located at 1205 Rogers Way, from 11:00am to 12:30pm. RSVP to 250320-1348 if you plan to attend.

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Humphrey Cockburn performed Sweet Transvestite from the Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Blue Grotto for Kamloops Burlesque’s Post Apocalypse show. Humphrey will be performing this Saturday, October 25 at the Plaza Hotel’s Blackwell Hall for Too Fabulous! This Annual Safe Spaces fundraiser supports gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered, two-spirited and questioning youth and their allies. The evening will feature entertainment

by The Queens Of The Pacific Northwest. Tickets are available from Interior Community Services at 765 Tranquille Road or by calling 250-371-3086.

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Haunted Tales of Kamloops’ Past

The annual Haunted Kamloops tours are back! Join Kamloops Museum and Archives and Laughing Stock Theatre Society when they present Haunted Tales from October 23 to 25. This is a tour that explores scary burial grounds, historical spooky spots and echos of forgotten souls. This year, the plot has thickened. Register and attend to discover more ghostly tales of Kamloops’ past. Some are fact, some are fiction, and some are just plain intriguing. Driving will be required. Please note this tour is for adults only and is not a haunted house tour. Time is running out to register. Call 250-828-3500 to sign up.

Family fun at Boo at the Zoo Bring the whole family out to enjoy BC Wildlife Park’s annual Boo at the Zoo event. Visit with “Jelly Bean” the Dragon and Uncle Chris the Clown and satisfy your sweet tooth at the treat stations. Experience the all new haunted house, spectacular light displays, an ancient Egyptian maze and visit with all your friends at the family farm.

Bring along some pocket change for the Fun Factor Bouncy Inflatable and the Wildlife Express Miniature Train. Head out to the park for a fun evening from 5:00 to 9:00pm on October 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and November 1. Last admission is at 8:30pm. Visit bczoo. org for other upcoming activities or contact 250-573-3242.

Do the monster mash with WCT Do ghosts and goblins have dancing shoes? They should! Put yours on and bring your family to Western Canada Theatre’s 4th Annual Halloween Family Dance Party.

Get down at this ghoulish gettogether for all ages on Saturday, October 25 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Pavilion Theatre, located at 1025 Lorne Street. It’s free for the whole family.

Whether you disco in your dining room, conga in your kitchen

or fox trot in the foyer, however you get your groove on, put on a costume and get ready to boogie with family-friendly music guaranteed to get parents and their little monsters dancing. Healthy snacks, a Spooky Halloween Craft Table and Monster-iffic Games are all a part of this spook-tacular event.

Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item to the Kamloops Food Bank. Need more information? Email terri@ wctlive.ca.

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An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his system upset. Upon making several false-alarm trips to the bathroom he decided the latest was another and stayed put.

He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational.

Losing his presence of mind, he jumped up, gathered up the bed sheets and threw them out the hospital window. A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him. He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms wildly, which left the soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet.

As the drunk stood there staring down at the sheets, a security guard who had watched the whole incident walked up and asked, “What the hell was that all about?” Still staring down, the drunk replied: “I think I just beat the crap out of a ghost!”

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Halloween superstition John decided to play a trick on his superstitious friend Henry.

Now Henry liked a drink at the local pub every Friday night.

One dark night Henry set off for home, meanwhile John hid in the churchyard.

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Henry staggered on home, as he passed the churchyard he said out loud, “Where am I?” John, from behind a grave, replied in a sepulchral voice: “Ammmongst the living.”

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“Ammmmongst the deeaddd” wailed John. Henry sobered up and ran home faster than he had ever run before.

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A photographer goes to a haunted castle determined to get a picture of a ghost. The ghost he encounters turns out to be friendly and poses for a snapshot. The happy photographer dashes to his studio, develops the film and… learns that the photos are underexposed and completely blank.

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The six degrees of Salmon Do trees eat salmon? What has a salmon done for me lately?

How do salmon find their way home? What types of salmon live in the Kamloops area? For answers to these and other questions, children to adults are invited to a talk on

Thursday, October 23 at 7:00pm happening at the Big Little Science Centre with Gord Stewart.

Have a question of your own about salmon? Bring it along. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free admission and a reception included. Visit blscs.org for more programming information.

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Home Routes house concert

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A Home Routes House Concert is just what it sounds like, a world class concert performance in an intimate setting.

Brent Parkin will be performing Saturday, October 25 at 1059 Nicola Street. The concert series supports Canadian and International artists’ ability to make a living and makes the grassroots music experience accessible to a loyal and growing, local audience that loves music. Bring a dish to share for a social potluck beginnning at 6:30pm and enjoy the performance at 7:30pm (suggested donation). Engage with Brent, a juno award winning guitar player, singer, song writer and veteran of the Winnipeg music scene.

Go on musical adventure with his mix of Chicago style Blues, Swing, jump Blues and Roots. For more information contact Jenny 250-3776875. Everyone is welcome.

Craft Fair: 10:00am-3:00pm Admission by Donation

Bake Sale: 10:00am To book a craft table call 250.376.4777 or stop by the office. Tables are $25 each.

First ever longboard track ready to ride Saturday, October 18 celebrated the official grand opening of the Longboarding Park located in Aberdeen. A Slide Jam event was held by the Kamloops Longboarding Club.

This off-road facility is the first of its kind, drawing attention from Eastern Canada, Asia, and Australia. It features over 350 metres of track, including both an intermediate and an expert run. Users can start at any point along the hill to vary the difficulty level. Additional amenities will include a grassy area, covered picnic table, pit toilet, drinking fountain, benches, trees, and waste receptacles.

The City conducted a public open house for West Highlands Park in 2012, during which local longboarders voiced their desire for a track in the new park. The City

researched this possibility and concluded that the location above Pacific Way Elementary school was a better fit and committed to building the track. This location, which was already owned by the City, takes advantage of the topography, isolated location, paved parking lots and nearby transit stops. Members of the Kamloops Longboarding Club were directly involved in the design and layout of both longboard tracks.

“After working closely with the local longboarding club over the past several months, we are excited to be the first municipality to provide an off-road longboarding track for riders to practise their skills in an automobile-free environment,” commented Michael Doll, parks planning and sustainability supervisor for the City of Kamloops.

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Create memories and have a good time ■■ Fundraising Dinner for the Hrychiw family on Oct. 23 at 5:30pm at Calvary Temple, Rogers Way. Hosted by Downtown Kiwanis Club and catered by Passek’s Classics. FMI or tickets contact Leslee at 250-574-4730.

■■ 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.

■■ Boo at the Zoo on Oct. 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 and Nov. 1 from 5 to 9pm at BC Wildlife Park. Light displays, Jelly Bean the Dragon, Haunted House, Ancient Egyptian maze, treat stations and much more! FMI call 250-573-3242 ext. 226 or 259.

■■ 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 250372-5110.

■■ 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 Food Bank. Showing times are: Oct. 30: 1 to 4pm (Kid friendly), 7 to 10pm (Adult), Oct. 31: 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 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. ■■ 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.

■■ Indoor Farmers Market at Sahali Centre Mall every Sat. from 10am to 2pm Oct. 25 to Dec. 20.

Open to local vendors, if you “Make it, Bake it, Grow it.” FMI call Andy at 250-577-3810, or dandyme2@ hotmail.com.

■■ Kamloops Writers Festival

from Nov. 7 to 9 at the Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour St. W. Registration deadline is Nov. 1 and includes wine and cheese open mic, blue pencil critiques, panel discussions and more. FMI or to register: kamloopsarts.ca, admin@kamloopsarts. ca or 250-372-7323.

■■ Pottery and Fine Crafts Sale presented by Thompson Valley Potters Guild on Nov. 8 from 10am to 4pm at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. ■■ Remembrance Day Memories on Nov. 9 at 5pm at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Dinner followed by songs and stories from the war years. Everyone is welcome. For tickets please call Trish 250-3741484, the Cathedral office 250-3723912, or Roger 250-374-2316. Buy your tickets early or call to reserve.

■■ 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.

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