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Are you a university student needing work experience? A retiree with spare time? Want to engage in the community? Interested in volunteering but not sure how to get started? The fifth annual Kamloops Timeraiser is set for Friday, November 4 at the Rex Hall, for you to enjoy an evening of art, music, community and volunteerism! Organizer September Kuromi describes Timeraiser as “part silent art auction, part volunteer fair and part social outing.” She also gleefully describes the event as “a bit like speed dating for volunteers and agencies.” All jokes aside, it is very much about volunteer matchmaking. Hosted by September’s business Social Fire, a consulting and event coordinating firm that offers “stellar events with a moral [and] meaningful teambuilding experiences.” Participants connect with different agencies and find organizations that best match their skill set and schedule to the agency’s needs. In order to bid on artwork, you are required to make matches. Here’s the catch; instead of bidding on art with money, you bid with volunteer hours. There will be approximately twenty different charitable agencies in attendance and will feature the artwork of 18 local artists. The winning bidder has one year to complete their volunteer hours. If you win with
(L-R) Jeff Bonneau, September Kuromi and Tara Holmes. Inset artwork: “Green Eyed Girl “ by Rachael Amy.
a bid of 80 hours, you can viduals to the vast number of opportunities spend those hours at one available within the community. agency or could do one hour The doors open at 6:30 pm. Mingle with at 80 organizations. Variety is non-profit organizations by 7:00 pm amid the the spice of life! More likely, you perusal of artwork; match your skill set with could spread your promised hours between agencies that suit your life best. Bidding runs three to five organizations. Again, it’s your from 8:00 to 9:00 pm and bidding is optional. The winners from last year’s Timeraiser aucchoice. Once the work hours are complete, the artwork is all yours! tion will receive their artwork and the 2016 Ultimately, the event is meant to encourage winners will then be announced. a culture of volunteerism and introduce indi- continued on page 2
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The Kamloops Writers Festival is a three-day event held every November that gives writers in the Central Interior an opportunity for learning, networking, and professional development, and gives readers a glimpse into the writing life. Writers of all genres and at all levels are welcome. This year’s readings and workshop facilitators include: Richard Wagamese (poetry/memoir/journalism/ fiction, Kamloops, Indian Horse, One Native Life, Medicine Walk), Michael V. Smith (memoir/novel/ poetry, BC’s Interior, My Body is Yours, Progress), Ashley Little (adult and young adult fiction, Kelowna, Niagara Motel, Anatomy of a Girl Gang), and Elizabeth Bachinsky (poetry, New Westminster, The Hottest Summer in Recorded History, Home of Sudden Service). Friday, November 4 night’s In Conversation With panel discussion with our authors will take place at the Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour Street West. Doors will open at 7:00 pm and the conversation will begin at 7:30 pm. Saturday, November 5 workshops and readings will take place at the Old Courthouse at various times. See website for details (www.kamloopswritersfestival.com). Sunday, November 6 readings, which are free to the public, will take place at the Kamloops Library at various times. Participants can also purchase a lunch, to be had at the Old Courthouse. The lunch break is a fantastic time to network and meet the authors. This year’s Festival also includes a new event, a reading from award-winning novelist, Ami McKay (Nova Scotia, The Witches of New York, The Birth House), which will be held November 5, at TRU, room still TBA, at 7:30 pm. Workshop descriptions are available and tickets can be purchased at www.kamloopswritersfestival.com and all events can also be purchased a la carte, so that participants can choose which events they would like to attend. After a couple of years of making the squares for her quilt, as time allowed, Pauline Hannah (left) is getting the last step done at Anderson’s Sewing. She was so happy to find out they rent the long arm quilting machine so after a couple of hours the winter wonderland quilt will be done! Providing instruction on how to drive the machine is Anderson’s Sewing owner Charlene Sawers.
Past year expensive for taxpayers MP Cathy McLeod says this past year has forecasts for Canada for this year and the been a very expensive year for taxpayers. next,” stated McLeod. “The economy is “When I reflect on the one year anniver- stagnant and good jobs are in short supply. sary of the Liberal government, I’m struck Further, the cost of living is going up. It’s by their record of economic mismanage- harder for Canadians to afford a home and ment, higher taxes and sense of entitle- new federal rules announced this month ment,” said McLeod. “Justin Trudeau mean fewer will be able to get a mortgage.” began breaking promises almost immedi- “People who worked in the oil patch are sufately after taking office.” fering and those in the forest industry need to “His modest deficit actually turned into bor- prepare for the repercussions from the failed rowing three times more than was promised. softwood lumber agreement,” said McLeod His pledge for a tax cut for small business “From my experience, most governments and plan to make taxes revenue- neutral, sim- would consider changing course at this ply haven’t materialized,” stated McLeod. point. It appears the Liberals are prepared to “Now we need to prepare for a whopping double down, ready to announce even more CPP tax hike and a carbon tax is on the way.” massive new spending in the coming week,” “Despite all the spending done by this concluded McLeod. “This government is government, the Bank of Canada, the IMF digging us deeper into a hole of their own and the OECD have all downgraded their making and Canadians are worried.”
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– continued from front There will be live music by Kelly Spencer, appetizers, a cash bar and an excellent selection of artwork. The items set for auction were purchased with sponsorship funds, which was of great benefit to the local artist community. Volunteering opportunities connect potential volunteers with such worthwhile organizations as: Project X Theatre Company, Interior Community Services, People in Motion, Family Tree Family Resource Centre, Oncore Central Services, Kamloops Arts Council, Literacy in Kamloops,
Habitat for Humanity, Adaptive at Sun Peaks, Writer’s Festival, Barnhartvale Horse and Hiker Association, Kamloops Festival of the Arts and the Canadian Cancer Society. A representative from each organization will answer questions and explain responsibilities. Tickets are available online at: www.kamloopstimeraiser.ca and for more information, contact September Kuromi at September@SocialFire. ca or 250-319-9470. Join the discussion and check out the artwork on facebook.com/ TimeraiserYKA. Alicia Ashcroft, freelance
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Art exhibition explores mental wellness “A Piece of My Mind” is an upcoming exhibition by the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) Crossing Bridges Outreach Program and community artists focusing on the meaning of a healthy mind. The theme of the exhibit is Inspiration. Art can be a way of coping with mental health issues, including grief, anxiety, depression, stress and fear. The exhibit is intended to be an exploration of images and ideas around what can have positive effects on state of mind - with an emphasis on mental wellness and health. The exhibition runs from November 2 to19 in the KAC Main and Hallway Gal-
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Learn About Solar PV and Electric Vehicles at BCSEA Kamloops AGM The BC Sustainable Energy Associa- owner of a Tesla Model S and rooftop During the last part of the meeting, tion, Kamloops Chapter, (BCSEA) is solar panel array. members will share ideas about what hosting two short talks about the latest The meeting will be held on Thursday, kinds of projects and initiatives the trends in the green energy sector at its November 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at chapter might work on in the coming AGM on November 3: Thompson Rivers University in the Arts year or two. Everyone is invited to conSolar Photovoltaic, by Dr. Michael and Education building, room AE108. tribute ideas and learn about volunteer Mehta, Professor of Geography and The business part of the AGM will be opportunities. Environmental Studies at TRU, and at the beginning of the evening. This All are welcome and there’s no charge president and CEO of Sweet Spot Solar includes reporting about activities and to attend. Refreshments will be served. Company. finances and election of steering com- Please register by emailing Kamloops@ Electric Vehicles, by Brock Nanson, mittee members. bcsea.org with name and number of consulting civil engineer with Certes Next will be the two short talks on people attending. Inquiries can be Applied and Natural Sciences Ltd, and Solar and Electric Vehicles. directed to the same email address.
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Halloween horrors and the costume creative block
Ah, the Halloween season is upon us. How did that happen? Wasn’t it just summer? It’s worse than Christmas, the way it sneaks up on you. You can’t gift card your way out of this one. You don’t want to look like one of those lastminute-costume kids, wearing a crummy t-shirt and cheap mask, holding a pillowcase out for candy. No thank you. Nothing makes a Halloween concept shine like time and money. Better yet, a good costume should be topical. 2016 is teeming with possibilities— Trump, Clinton, a Kardashian, Beyonce, Pokemon—this would be a good year to pay tribute to Prince or Bowie. Heck, dress up as the Grim Reaper, who has had a banner year with all the amazing artists he took to the other side. Let’s be honest, there is nothing better than a rocking costume party. You take on the persona of the character, make friendship connections with costumed strangers and bond with the person who also came as Lindsay Lohan. The most important thing is that you never want to explain who you are trying to be. Though I still have a soft spot for Halloween, I don’t get down and boogie like I used to. The last Halloween party I went to was a little stressful, as I had yet to throw something together in the eleventh hour. There’s plenty of time to sort something out, I tell myself. Although if you ask the girl behind the counter at the Halloween store, who asked about my costume as I purchased decorations for a children’s event. “Oh, this is actually for work,
pretty clever cosI coordinate chiltumes in the past: dren’s birthday a pregnant Britparties. I don’t ney Spears with a have my costume worked out yet.” blonde wig, truck“Well, you’re runers hat and a white ning out of time,” ‘wife beater’ tank she says with that I scrawled, urgency, as if I was “Shoulda stuck a college senior with Timberlake” without a major in felt pen…with or a 50-year-old a grocery bag and PERFECTLY casually considnewspaper belly FABULOUS of course. That ering procreation. night someone Snooty witch. Alicia Ashcroft told me that I was I’ve got all kinds of time that she the ‘hottest pregknows nothing about. What I nant chick he’d ever met’ and was lacking was the appropriate, then bought me a shot. timely gimmick. I was once pregnant prom Many women tend to go for queen with an actual high school sexualized versions of pretty prom gown with more grocery much anything: sexy cop, doctor, bags and newspaper. teacher, nun or schoolgirl. In my Before Amy Winehouse was research, I came across a slutty a tragic train wreck, she made bee costume. A sexy Olaf (yes, for a great Halloween costume. the snowman from Disney’s With just a hair straightener, a Frozen) costume. The mind necktie and striped socks on my reels. Where is the creativity? arms, I was Avril Lavigne at the Halloween is the safe zone for height of her “Sk8r Boy” phase. getting a bit freaky. If you want I made a Nicole Richie costume to be a sexy kitten, then I will out of a skeleton suit, a red suspend my disbelief and pre- bikini, large sunglasses and a tend that cats legitimately wear white headband. I did a Jennifer lingerie. Who am I to judge? Lopez with the hugest rear-end I’ve prided myself on some (which as far costume craftiness
The Halloween rules n Don’t fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you’re sure you know what you are doing. n If you’re running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. n Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it’s still moving fast enough to catch up with you.
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goes, is just like being pregnant from behind.) I can do this—I’ve done it a million times before. I left the Halloween store, reeling from the cashier’s snarkiness. I’m refusing to let her get into my head. Still that uncertainty creeps in. Maybe I don’t have time to slap together a hilarious, fabulous, yet topical ensemble. Oh my god, this is a nightmare. Feeling that way this year? Take a breath (maybe have a stiff drink—it’s nearly Halloween, why not?) Flip through a tabloid magazine and I promise you—your costume is in there— most of the costume might even be hanging in your closet. Following my Halloween store existential crisis, I did come to a decision and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t thought of it earlier. Kate Middleton! Prince George was newly born and it’s easy to slap on a fascinator, a posh coat and make a tin foil crown for a borrowed baby doll. Now that Prince George is a toddler, you are one pair of shorts, knee socks and a sweater vest to the cutest little ensemble ever. There’s still time…but not much time. But don’t let me get in your head.
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New Gr8teful Plateful fundraiser coming to Kamloops On Thursday, November 3 the Gaby Davis Foundation is hosting its first ever fundraiser in Kamloops. The Gr8teful Plateful will be a fun night of fine dining in support of BC families affected by childhood cancer. Doors open 6:00 pm at The Double Tree by Hilton and a buffet dinner will be served from 6:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit www.gabydavisfoundation.com. The Gr8teful Plateful is the signature event of the Gaby Davis Foundation’s inaugural Gr8teful and Giving campaign; encouraging people to act on their gratitude by donating to this Canadian charity which provides financial assistance to families with a child going through cancer. The Foundation is hoping to raise $8,000 from the event, which will feature a silent auction. Local organizer Clare Adams became involved in the Foundation while living in Coquitlam where the Foundation is based, but having moved to Kamloops in 2014, she stepped away from her role on the Board only to find that two families who had been recipients of Foundation grants were neighbours
in her new community of Westsyde. Sales manager, Tyson Andrykew, “Seeing the very real impact of comments “We love working with childhood cancer on these families grassroots charities where we can reminded me of how important the really make a difference and we’re work of this charity is and I saw that thrilled to have an opportunity to my move to Kamloops didn’t mean help to raise the profile in Kamloops I couldn’t be involved anymore, for this amazing volunteer-led orgainstead it means that I have huge nization which makes such a real opportunity to increase the profile of impact on families going through this amazing charity to a whole new such emotionally and financially community” says Adams. “Most difficult times.” of our fundraising to date has been Adams is currently looking for around the Lower Mainland, but we volunteers and silent auction items do provide grants to families across to assist with the event as well as BC, so it is exciting to expand our encouraging people to look at the fundraising base to reflect that” adds opportunities to get involved with Tanya Davis, president of the Foun- the Gr8teful and Giving campaign. The Gaby Davis Foundation was dation and Gaby’s Mom. Presenting sponsor, The Double founded in 2007 after Gabrielle Tree by Hilton, is equally excited to Davis lost her own battle with canbe involved in putting on this event. cer at age seven. Her brave fight
against cancer and her thoughtfulness towards other children with cancer inspired the foundation to help other families fighting this terrible beast. The Gaby Davis Foundation seeks to improve a child’s quality of life during cancer treatment by providing financial aid and support to children with cancer and their families. The Foundation believes children with cancer will receive the most consistent medical care when their parents can focus on them, rather than the additional burdens caused by a cancer diagnosis. To date, with an all-volunteer board, the Foundation has helped 88 families including two in Kamloops. 90 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the families.
Tastier with some ice cream Farmer Smith was driving his tractor along the road with a trailer load of fertilizer. Alex, a little boy of nine, was playing ball in his yard; he saw the farmer, “What’ve you got in your trailer?” “Manure,” Farmer Smith replied.
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Friday, November 11: Closed for Remembrance Day Tuesday, November 8: Crafts 1pm Saturday, Nov. 19: Prostate Cancer Support Group 10am Monday, November 21: Diabetes Talk 12:30pm Saturday, November 26: Pancake Breakfast 9-11am Sat., Nov. 26: Christmas Handmade Market 10am-3pm
Centre closed for remembrance Day on November 11
CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE
WEEKLY EVEntS
saturday, Nov. 5 10am to 3pm
MONDAYS: 10am: Chair Fitness, 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1:30pm: Euchre TUESDAYS: 10am: Wood Carving WEDNESDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch, 1pm: Cribbage THURSDAYS: 10am: Stichers Club, 1pm: Bridge FRIDAYS: 11:30am-1pm: Lunch*, 1pm: Canasta (*Potluck Lunch November 18 at 12pm) SUNDAYS: 7:30-11pm: Sunday Night Dance $10 at the door. (Nov. 6: Home Brew, Nov. 13: Strange Brew, Nov. 20: Sleepless Nights, Nov. 27: Gordie West)
admission by donation
WATERCOLOUR CLASSES
BINGO EVERY TUESDAY: 6:00pm Come out for some fun and frolic. Win great prizes!
mondays at 9:30am ONLy 2 sPAces LeFt!
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Own or rent at RiverBend. Now the only thing Fred’s kids are worried about is a tattoo. ANAVETS UNIT 290 BALL TOURNAMENT NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! cSI centre for Seniors Information, Northills centre call 250-554-4145. Open M-F 9:30am - 4pm
all events are heldLarge at the 1North community centre, andShore 2 bedroom suites with 730 cottonwood avenue. optional support services.
Ad erti You won’t believe what you see! ANAVETS sefamily he was selling the house When Fredvtold his Fri. July 29 Karaoke with Nan 7:30-11pm Sat. July 30 Ball Games start at Charles Anderson Park Dinner 5:30-8:30pm: Spaghetti & Ribs, Garlic Toast $13. Entertainment 8pm: Geoff Morris Sun. July 31 Ball Games at Charles Anderson Park Dinner 5:30-8:30pm: 6oz. Steak, Baked & Caesar Salad $13. housekeeping • 3 excellent dailyPotato meals • Weekly Entertainment•8pm: Geoff Morris Telephone • TV • Internet Affordable, effective advertising! Mon. August 1 Patio Party 1-5pm. Come and sing along with Nan! • Media, activity and exercise rooms Hot dogs and hamburgers!
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RiverBend Manor offers an elegant
Call or email to learn more Mayfair Manor (250) 682-4378 or Open info@theriverbend.ca everyday NOW OPEN at 11:00am Meat Draws Friday at 7pm & Saturdays 760 Mayfair Street (next www.theriverbend.ca door to RiverBend)at 3pm
entenvironment and moving to RiverBend, they were thrilled. Theircost. at a very affordable SHOW SUITE NOW OPEN! h ere!never be lonely and he could take The Family FraTerniTy Dad would advantage of the meal and housekeeping options. at 250-376-6536 or drop to arrange a tour What Fred failedCall tousmention were hisin plans for 250-374-Echo(3246) MANOR 9-177 Tranquille Road • 250-554-2455 • Open Sat - Street Thu, Fri •11am - Midnight LODGE #1552 • 730 Cottonwood Avenue • 250-376-8022 760 11am Mayfair North Shore Kamloops • www.rivercityseniors.ca hitting the road from time to time – care free.
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Four spooky Halloween events you don’t want to miss ■“A ■ Tisket A Tasket, a Pine Needle Basket” by June Benesh for the month of Oct. at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. Intricate stitching, many shapes and sizes, lidded and open vessels with colour and natural materials added make this a must see exhibition. Open 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Free parking, handicap accessible. FMI visit: kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. ■■ Equestrian Views by September Kuromi until Oct. 29 at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 W Seymour St. A collection of equestrian sport renditions through art. Gallery hours: 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. FMI visit: www.kamloopsarts.ca. ■■ Kamloops Family History Society meeting on Oct. 27 from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. If you are interested in genealogy, come join us. All are welcome. FMI call Connie at 250-852-3218. ■■ Kamloops Heritage Railway Ghost Train on October 27, 28 and 29. Trick or Treat Train on Oct. 29 at 3pm. For tickets call 250374-2141 or kamrail.com ■■ Sakred Skin and Studio’s 5th Annual Haunted House on Oct. 28 and 29 from 7 to 10pm. Family-friendly haunted house on Oct. 29 from 1 to 3pm. 320 Victoria St. Entry with Kamloops Food Bank donation. ■■ Western Canada Theatre’s 6th Annual Family Halloween Dance Party on Oct. 29 from 10am to 12pm at the Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St. Free entry with donations to Kamloops Food Bank. ■■ Bob Westfall – Moonlight Poet on Oct. 29 from 7 to 9pm at The art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Admission at the door. ■■ SD 73 Honour Concert on Nov. 1 at 7pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office or at the door. ■■ Pema Chodron: “The Heart of the Matter” How to Live with Compassion and Courage, a 7 week online course starting Nov. 2 from 6:30 to 9:00pm. Pre-registration and FMI call 250-318-6257 after 6pm. ■■ Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers Dance on Nov. 5 from 7:30 to 10pm at Heritage House,
Braaaiiinnnzzz! - The 11th annual Zombie Walk is happening this Saturday, October 29 right here in downtown Kamloops! Zombies will meet in the parking lot behind the Grind across from Save-On Foods in Lansdowne Village at 1:45 pm with the walk starting at 2:00 pm. Join the rotting group of zombies as they decay their way through the streets for a gruesome good time!
100 Lorne St. Everyone welcome. Admission at the door. FMI call 250-376-2330. ■■ The Contenders on Nov. 5 at 7:30pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets available at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-374-5583. ■■ Women’s Entrepreneur Conference on Nov. 5 and 6 at Kamloops Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Key note speakers, entertainment, workshops and more. FMI contact 250572-6215 or be.inspired.kamloops@gmail.com. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Nov. 12 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Strange Brew. For tickets contact Francoise 778-220-8010, Norma 250-299-7221 or Zonia 250-372-0091. FMI call 250-571-5111. ■■ Love At First Sit – Speed Dating on Nov. 14 from 7 to 10pm at Flavours of India, 610 W
Columbia St. For ages 26 to 55. Register and get tickets available at www.loveatfirstsitbc. com. Registration closes on Nov. 9. ■■ Perogys and Cabbage Roll Orders are available through the Ukrainian Catholic Church Ladies League, 109 Tranquille Rd. by calling Adele 250-554-3107, Mary 250-3768934 or Fr. Pavlo Myts 250-376-3690. ■■ Society for Creative Anachronism Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Mondays at 7pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676. ■■ Drink and Draw on second Wed. of each month from 6 to 8pm at Red Collar Brewing, 355 Lansdowne St. Minors welcome with an adult. Free event. Supplies provided. FMI call 250-377-2400.
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT WANTED We are looking for an experienced sales consultant to work with our tight-knit team at the Downtown and North Shore Echo newspapers. We have to admit though that we’re more interested in finding the right personality fit, so aptitude and enthusiasm are the most important qualities! The gig entails working with clients to implement effective advertising campaigns - this starts with the sale, continues to getting ad copy, proofing ad with client and then follow up after the sale. Also includes: organization of systems and billing clients. Basic computer skills are a must. The hours are flexible the work atmosphere is fun! Submit resume to: #1 - 219 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A1 Email: echo7@shawcable.com or Fax: 250-374-3247
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POTTERY & FINE CRAFT SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 10am - 4pm DESERT GARDENS 540 Seymour St
FREE Admission
Local artisans representing all areas of creativity from beautiful functional pottery to wonderful jewelry, glassware & fibre arts. Thompson Valley Potters are a diverse group of clay artists, who produce well crafted, functional, whimsical and creative pots.
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North Shore Community Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave Kamloops BC V2B 8M6 Phone: 250.376.4777 Fax: 250.376.4792
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Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You’re entering the spotlight this week but attraction has already moved on. Personal finances get a welcome boost but you don’t have carte blanche to spend on that toy you’ve been eyeing. Friends call for a midweek adventure. Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You’re entering a nostalgic cycle where events from the past present interesting options for your future. Look for alternative answers to a current problem and keep your eyes open. Love is about to say hello! Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Recent conflicts have you wanting to get away but work is calling and the job has to get done. Lovers return from the past with a juicy secret you can’t resist. You pick up a secret admirer. Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) With the major struggle of secret enemies and people from your past trying to sabotage your efforts out of the way, it’s time to get back in touch with your real friends. Recent events show you who you can trust. Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) The mood of the week has you reflecting on your closest relationship and the needs of your partner. You’ve been on a roll lately so find some time to share your fortunes with those closest to you. It’s time to plan a vacation. Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) With last week’s tiff out of the way it’s time to team up and focus on money. Energies are encouraging teamwork and people are lining up to lend a hand. There’s no rush to narrow the field in love. Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You have big plans and luck is favouring your daily journey. Keep your feet moving and all of the work will get done. Love puts you in the romantic spotlight. Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) It’s time to get to work. A creative project is blessed with luck but it’s your daily work that needs attention. Find a way to mix your efforts into one project. Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) The major accident crisis has passed but you should still be careful while driving and generally watch your health. You’re entering a creative and fun cycle so get ready to play. Children pop up on the radar. Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Home is where the heart is and truthfully, you could use a little time to ground yourself and to readdress your personal values. Take a time out and focus on what makes you who you are. Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) That project may have hit some bumps last week but the show must still go on. You’re entering a cycle where you have to get out, knock on doors and spread your word. Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You’re entering an astro-cycle of money and financial security but you’re actually attracting in your astro-sector of communication. Use your golden tongue to help fill your boots. Love is waiting for your green light. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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The Echo is delivered free for the enjoyment of Fair Craft businesses and their customers. If you’d like to take a copy home, please pick one up at: Sale & Bake Reubin’s (inside Robo)
Red Beard Roasters Saturday, Nov 5 2016 Centre for Seniors Information (CSI) North Shore Community Centre
Craft Fair:All10:00am-3:00pm proceeds are donated to charity! Admission by Donation
Q. What did the skeleton say while riding his Harley? A. I’m bone to be wild. Knock, knock! Who’s there? Turin. Turin who? Turin to a vampire this Halloween!
Bake Sale: 10:00am To book a craft table call 250.376.4777 or stop by the office. Tables are $25 each.
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