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Animals and art at Riverside Park The annual Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival returns on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm in picturesque Riverside Park. This will be the 16th year that the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) has hosted this family oriented festival. This year’s theme is all about the animal kingdom and will feature live entertainment, performances and local artists and art groups with more than 30 interactive art activities offered at no charge for the public.

The Children’s Arts Festival is a fun filled creative day of artistic, musical and theatrical activities and performances for children ages two to 12.

The entire day is free for children and their families and has an impressive line up of talented headliners to keep everyone entertained. On the Interior Savings Mainstage, ventriloquist Kellie Haines, interactive characters The Trollsons and local favourites including magician Clinton W. Gray and Uncle Chris the Clown will be joined by many more area performers like the KAC Rivertown Players and the Kamloops Symphony Music School.

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Storytellers, musicians, actors, dancers and children’s entertainers of all varieties including professional headliners and local groups will be featured on the stage. This festival is a great opportunity to network and meet other families and children in Kamloops because this event is completely free of charge, enabling families who may have

year. Look for your transit voucher valid for transport to the festival on September 19 being delivered to all area elementary schools prior to the event. Participating in the arts has such a valuable impact on developmental growth for all ages. It expands creativity, strengthens problem-solving abilities, improves critical thinking and teaches artistic skills that can be used for a lifetime.

The best part of the Kamloops ChilA peek at the animal toothbrush holders that dren’s Arts Festival the kids will get to make during the 16th is that it gives us annual Kamloops Children’s Arts Fesall the chance to tival. Free workshops will be availdiscover our own able at Riverside Park, includcreativity and the ing one with local potter activities that ignite Donna Bowie! our own imaginations, no matter what age or stage of life we are at. It fosters original ideas, inspiration, insight and inventiveness and encourages thoughtful conversation about the arts.

If you are an artist interested in leading a workshop or performing at the festival, please contact Lorel Sternig, events and programs manager, at events@kamloopsarts.ca. otherwise not For more information or to volunteer been able to afford to attend the chance to for the Kamloops Children’s Arts Festival participate in extracurricular art activities. please call Kathy Sinclair, executive direcThe City of Kamloops is offering free tran- tor at 250-372-7323. sit to and from the event for the first time this Trina Budai

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Kylene Cachelin is the artist working on the mural project in the alley behind 4Cats Art Studio and The Art We Are. This is the 15th mural to be painted in the alleyways of downtown designed for making the alleys more walkable and enjoyable in downtown Kamloops. On Friday, September 4, MLA Todd Stone presented Gay Pooler, general manager of the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association, a cheque for $19,200.00 toward the artist fees. The next mural project will be behind the Service Canada building on Seymour Street.

For the Overlanders Bridge Rehabilitation Project, drivers can expect toward the end of the week that crews will begin work on the east side of the bridge deck. At that time, traffic will move to the newly paved western lanes of the bridge. This will be the final major traffic configuration change of the project. All southbound passenger vehicles traveling downtown continue to detour through a temporary bypass off the southwest ramp. This bypass remains in effect until the completion of the project. All southbound heavy trucks must detour through Mission Flats intersection or travel up Summit Drive. Traffic control signage and personnel are in place. View the detour map and photo at http://www.kamloops.ca/kammute/pdfs/ TemporaryRampToDowntown-17.pdf.

Over the next few weeks motorists can expect single lane alternating traffic on the bridge, most evenings starting at 9:00 pm to allow crews to complete milling and paving, as well as installation of deck joints when traffic volumes are lower. The webcam feed at the south end of the bridge may be down intermittently during the week due to electrical work taking place in the area. Motorists are reminded to slow down through the construction zone.

With the Columbia Street Widening Project taking place from 3rd to 6th avenues, crews continue preparation work for the sidewalk on the north side of Columbia Street. The north sidewalk between 4th and 6th avenues remains closed. Pedestrian access to businesses will be accommodated as much as possible. The south sidewalk is open between 4th and 6th avenues. Westbound traffic remains in the inside lane on the north side of the median. Left turn lanes for westbound traffic are open. Eastbound traffic remains in the curb lane on the south side of Columbia Street.

On Thursday, September 10, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, crews will be replacing the water valve between 4th and 5th avenues, resulting in temporary water shut down for those businesses in the 400 block on the north side only.

Landscaping continues in the centre medians.

Crews will begin installing traffic signals but are not yet operational.

The #7 Aberdeen bus returns to Columbia Street. The #9 Gleneagles traveling from downtown to Aberdeen continues to temporarily re-route on Battle Street. For more information and to view the new transit service changes, effective September 6, visit www.bctransit. com (trip alerts) or call 250-376-1216.

Arnica Gallery presents mixed media sculptors Arnica Gallery is presenting a two-person exhibition featuring the work of Mike Marcon and Anne-Françoise Jacques from September 4 to October 10, located in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. Marcon and Jacques are mixed media sculptors from different regions of Canada who have never exhibited together before, yet here their studio practices complement each other’s remarkably well.

Hailing from Windsor, Ontario, Mike Marcon creates captivating works of found-object assemblage. Occupying the main space,

his series: Inland Empires, repurposes furniture, antiques, shipping palettes, construction materials and other detritus to construct new models of understanding. Inspired by architecture, wunderkammens (cabinets of wonder) and monuments, his constructs initially seem to serve a practical purpose.

Anne-Françoise Jacques is a multi-disciplinary artist from Montreal. Arnica’s Vault space will host her sculptural sound installation, Engins patients. Her playful sculptural/ sound installations engage both eyes and

ears, creating low-fi kinetic sculptures from banal household objects.

The work of Marcon and Jacques call to mind artistic innovations such as the sculpture ‘combines’ of American Robert Rauschenberg, the kinetic sculptures of Jean Tinguely, and the Swiss artist duo, Fischli and Weiss, whose installations reinvented the way one looks at and uses everyday relics of consumer culture.

For more information contact Arnica’s Gallery coordinator, Christine Beaton, at arnicaarc@ gmail.com, or visit arnicaartistruncentre.ca.

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Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, including federal government workers from Service Canada, Corrections Canada, RCMP civilian staff, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Environment Canada gathered in Riverside Park on August 29 to meet with candidates in the upcoming federal election to hear from them about their party’s plan for federal public services. Pictured here is Bill Sundu, NDP candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo speaking to the crowd.

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Reaching out for suicide prevention Thursday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day for communities to show support for suicide prevention, to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, to comfort those who grieve and to send a message that there is help, hope and people who care.

“Suicide can shatter the lives of the family and friends left behind and can affect anyone of any age, gender and culture,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “There is help available day or night and I encourage all British Columbians to be

aware of the many resources available.”

We can all play a role in preventing suicide. Some ways you can show your support by sharing online through social media how you plan to reach out and tagging your post with #WSPD2015 or follow #WSPD2015 for updates on Twitter. Light a candle in your window on September 10 at 8:00 pm to show your support.

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Annual Desert Gardens Fall Fair is back It’s time for the annual Desert Gardens Fall Fair with the theme of ‘Granny’s Kitchen’, the fair is sure to have an old-time feel to it. Whether you are exploring the Ladies Auxiliary White Elephant sale, viewing the many exhibits, taking in the live entertainment or enjoying some great fair food, there is something for everyone. What a great way to spend a few hours downtown on Saturday, September 19 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!

Feeling creative? Why not enter some baking, craft or other arts in the exhibit?

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Rothenberger, a.k.a. the Armchair Mayor and Shirley Culver, known for her many community connections will be present.

The entertainment will include many local performers, with everything from The Fender Benders to the West Coast Square Dancers. In between performances, there will be some crafts and games for the whole family. Who can resist a cakewalk? And, what about trying your luck at the ring toss? There will be prizes for the kids and door prizes for fair participants.

Entry into the fair is by donation and all proceeds will be used to help replace a much-needed ice machine for the Community Centre. Come down for some fun and know you’ll also be supporting a great cause!

Creative writing workshops with Eleanor Hancock

Eleanor Hancock is presenting an interactive course that incorporates the generating of ideas, character and plot development, dialog and critiquing. You may sign up for an individual module or for the full five sessions. There will be several stress-free writing activities per session in a supportive atmosphere. This course is appropriate for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Require to purchase is a book titled, “The Journey Prize-The best of Canada’s New Writers, McLelland and Stewart, 2014.

Each Monday from September 28 to November 2, writers are invited to South Kamloops Secondary from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm to attend the workshops. Character Development is the topic for October 5 (course # 245252), Plot Development on October 19 (# 245253), Critiquing is scheduled for October 26 (# 245254) and finally Dialogue (# 245255) will be presented on November 2. Participants have the option to purchase individual modules or sign up for all the workshops. To register quote the course number and call 250-828-3500 or online at www.kamloops.ca/ezreg.

For her exhibition Nympheas in the Wild, Kelly Perry has chosen the subject of water lilies that she has found on her hikes and journeys. Her acrylic paintings will be on display from Thursday, September 3 until October 2 at the Kamloops Art Council (KAC) Main Gallery located at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.

The most important lily she has found was at Johnny’s Lake last summer, a lake where her youngest daughter previously had been married.

The artist chooses this subject as she finds there is symbolism of beauty, life, love and purity. This theme resonates with Kelly, as walking with each of her children at their weddings has unfolded special moments for her. She has created a special art piece during this time of unfolding and possibly a quiet moment to reflect on the partial loss of a child as she began her new journey into a new family.

This flower also represents a part of the artist letting go of the most cherished event of her life, her child Kaela.

Kelly hopes you will enjoy and see the peace in each painting, created with the power of the brush and the words that one cannot express.

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The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) has developed a new program to keep the CAP Team operational and visible on downtown streets all yearround. Many of the summer CAP Team finished their duties and are settling back into school, continuing their post secondary studies with the personal satisfaction of a grateful community and job well done. A few recent graduates have decided to return to join the year-round CAP Team, a pilot project introduced by the KCBIA. Downtown merchants have been the driving force to create the new project as each September the CAP Team’s absence was noticed and greatly missed. “Many cities with successful public spaces have found that consistency is key to public space management,” informs Gay Pooler, KCBIA general manager.

Having the CAP Team available all year with regular foot and bike patrols ensures continued assistance for everyone in the heart of the city.

When asked what it takes to wear the red uniform, Timothy Crowe says, “Driven to keep downtown Kamloops safe, clean and friendly. We have to be comfortable talking to people and have networking skills. Also, we must be observant because we are like the extra eyes and ears downtown for the RCMP and Bylaw.”

Kamloops citizens, tourists, business owners and downtown residents from every demographic have benefitted from the presence of the helpful, friendly red shirts and caps.

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reach support assistance, helping tourists with directions and providing first aid or contacting emergency services are all in a day’s work for the team. Similar duties will be the responsibility of the year-round CAP Team and continuing public space initiatives to enhance public spaces downtown, improving important safety measures for downtown business owners and providing a constant presence that everyone can rely on creates a level of sustainability in community excellence to which Kamloops is known for.

Funding has reflected the positive response and wide support for the project. From government, business and private sectors alike, the impact of their influence and assistance has been received with gratitude and appreciation for the

myriad of services the CAP Team has provided. Welcome back Timothy Crowe, Andrew Iadarola and say hello to the new CAP Team members the next time they smile and pass by. Greet the good will emissaries contributing their work to enriching the atmosphere and enhancing the spirit of downtown Kamloops. Timothy adds, “Thank you again for your ongoing support, Kamloops!”

The year-round CAP Team is one of the great programs implemented by the KCBIA. Contact them at 250-572-3008 or 3009, or the Information Kiosk at 250572-3017. Email capteam@kcbia. com. Follow along on Facebook (KCBIA CAP Team) and Twitter (@CAPTeam).

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Self-Advocate. In addition to his drive and to the party, you can find The Kamloops Selfdetermination, his growing team of support Advocate at coffee shops and service agencies has been fantastic. Krystian is grateful for the support throughout the city. Pick up a copy and see what a great little he has received from the community, including Edge treasure The Kamloops Self-Advocate is!

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A vexing performance Join the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase at The Blue Grotto on Thursday, September 10 for the Boob Tube Show with sassy local acts and live music by The Sassy Gents. The Boob Tube Show features out of town guest performer, Veronica Vex. Veronica has been in the performing arts for 13 years. She is an accredited Latin dancer, producer, writer and choreographer.

Veronica is founder, co-producer and member of the sinfully deadly babes, The Lost Girls Burlesque,

having successfully integrated a unique and raw style production to the Vancouver burlesque scene.

VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment located at 319 Victoria Street or you can now purchase online at KamTix.ca.

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Kamloops Symphony is opening their season on Saturday, September 26 with the first in their Kelson Group Pops series: Masters in Motion Pictures: The Music of Howard Shore and John Williams. This programme has been designed by guest conductor Melanie Leonard, known for her innovative repertoire and youthful vibrancy.

Melanie will collaborate with the symphony to take the audience on a musical adventure with pieces such as The Ride of the Valkyries, music from The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and

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Melanie joined the Kamloops Symphony for their Beethoven Festival in 2014. She returns once again with her charming stage presence and impassioned love of music. Melanie has worked with ac-

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Kamloops Symphony will open the doors to the public during a dress rehearsal on Saturday, September 26

at 1:00 pm that is free to attend as part of the sixth annual Culture Days. Culture Days aims to raise participation by community members in their local arts and cultural events. Kamloops Symphony is one of several local organizations taking part in the national event, which runs September 25 to 27.

Kamloops Symphony has ten regular performances, five chamber music performances and three performances in Salmon Arm this season from September to May. For more information visit kamloopssymphony.com.

CFBX radio looking for volunteers CFBX campus and community radio station at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) will be starting its fall volunteer drive on Friday, September 11 at the TRU Back to School Barbecue and will run until Friday, September 25. CFBX is an entirely volunteer run and programmed radio station and is always looking for energetic and creative volunteers to help out on air and off air. Volunteers do not need to be TRU students to get involved.

CFBX programs a wide variety of music and spoken word programming with a non-commercial focus. Music programming includes folk, roots, classical, jazz, funk, blues, punk, metal, hip-hop and electronic and the spoken

word programming ranges from social and political issues to sports and entertainment. In addition, CFBX is especially in need of volunteers for morning shows, classical music hosts and anyone interested in programming in a language other than English.

CFBX is an excellent place to build up job skills in audio editing, interviewing, writing, organization skills and computer use. There are numerous ways to get involved at the station on air and off.

Anyone interested in getting involved with CFBX can call the station at 250-377-3988, email radio@tru.ca or drop by the station at House 8, behind the Campus Activity Centre on the TRU campus.

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Generation gap During one “generation gap” quarrel with his parents, young Michael cried, “I want excitement, adventure, money and beautiful women. I’ll never find it here at home, so I’m leaving. Don’t try to stop me!”

With that, he headed toward the door. His father rose and followed close behind.

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Just out for a drive Two elderly women were out for a Sunday drive in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, “I must be losing it, I could have sworn we just went through a red light.”

After a few more minutes they came to another intersection and the light was red again and again they went right through.

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senger seat was almost sure that the light had been red but was really concerned that she was losing it. She was getting nervous and decided to pay very close attention to the road and the next intersection to see what was going on. At the next intersection, sure enough, the light was definitely red and they went right through, and she turned to the other woman and said, “Mildred! Did you know we just ran through three red lights in a row? You could have killed us!”

Mildred turned to her and said, “Oh, am I driving?”

The bus trip The little old lady seated herself right behind the bus driver.

Every ten minutes or so she’d pipe up, “Have we reached Oriskany Falls yet, sonny?”

“No lady, not yet. I’ll let you know,” he replied, time after time.

The hours passed, the old woman kept asking for Oriskany Falls and finally the little town came into view. Sighing with relief, the

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driver slammed on the brakes, pulled over and called out, “This is where you get out, lady.”

“Is this Oriskany Falls?”

“Yes!” he bellowed. “Get out!”

“Oh, I’m going all the way to Albany, sonny,” she explained sweetly. “It’s just that my daughter told me that when we got this far, I should take my blood pressure pill.”

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Holidays are over The summer holiday was over and young Jack returned to school. Only two days later his teacher phoned his mother to tell her that Jack was misbehaving. ‘Wait a minute,’ mother said. ‘I had Jack with me for six weeks and I never called you once when he misbehaved.

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■■ The Statistics with guest Deandra Day on Sept. 10 at 8pm at The Grind, 100 – 125 4th Ave. Tickets at the door or at www.ticketzone.com ■■ TRU 45th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 11 at 6pm at TRU. Free outdoor, family friendly event.

A full night of fun, music and entertainment. FMI call 250-852-7271.

■■ Sagebrush Neighbourhood Garage Sale on Sept. 12 from 9am to 12pm at Cowan St. Park. Something for everyone!

■■ Annual Parkinson SuperWalk on Sept. 12 at the Riverside Park Bandshell. Registration at 10am and Walk begins at 11am.

Everyone is welcome! To register visit: parkinson.bc.ca.

■■ Heads Up: An Introduction to Brain Health, free Alzheimer Society of BC workshop on Sept.

14 from 10am to 12pm at the Alzheimer Resource Centre, Suite 405 – 235 1st Ave. Pre-registration required. Contact Tara Hildebrand at 250-377-8200 or thildebrand@ alzheimerbc.org.

■■ Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic on Sept. 15 at 8pm at the Sagebrush Theatre. The theatrical creation of the very best of Queen live in concert. Tickets at Kamloops Live! Box Office 250-372-5483 or kamloopslive.ca.

■■ 16th Annual Children’s Arts Festival on Sept. 19 from 10am to 4 pm at Riverside Park. FMI: kamloopsarts.ca.

■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Sept.

19 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music

by Strange Brew. For tickets contact Zonia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250-372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-

2774. FMI call 250-571-5111.

■■ Fashion for a Cause 2.0 on Sept. 24 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors at 8pm. 2nd Annual Fashion for a Cause in support of BC SPCA! All proceeds donated to help those paws in need. Tickets available at ticketzone.com/ffac2.

■■ 2015 AGM for Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society and Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Housing Society on Sept. 30 at 4pm at The Elizabeth Court Amenity Room, 130 St Paul St. Everyone Welcome.

■■ Breastfeeding Challenge on Oct. 3 at St Paul’s Cathedral, 360 Nicola St. Registration at 10:30, latch-on at 11am. A worldwide event to have the most number of babies/ children breastfeeding in one place at the same time. Come and join the fun. FMI contact 250-851-7362 or visit Facebook: Breastfeeding Matters in Kamloops.

■■ Open Mic Night every Thurs. from 9pm to 12am at the Central Station Pub. Free.

■■ Pagan Coffee Meet-Up on the third Thurs. of each month from 7 to 9pm at The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. FMI join: Kamloops Pagan Community on facebook.

■■ 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. No experience necessary and supplies provided.

FMI call 250-377-2400.

■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly fight practices/gatherings Tuesdays at 6:30pm behind the tennis courts at Exhibition Park. FMI call Raynagh O’Fearghail at 250-376-6676.

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Lansdowne Village (Beside Cooper’s Foods) 250-374-3937 • Open Mon-Fri: 9:30-5:30 • Sat: 10-4 • Sun: Closed

On Sunday, September 13 the Hills of Peace Lutheran is hosting their annual Picnic Sunday with worship in Riverside Park. Near the tennis courts off Uji Way, Hills of Peace Lutheran will worship together at 10:45am with a family BBQ to follow. All are welcome to come and participate. For more information contact www.hillsofpeace.com.

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Dear Virgo: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) This week both hidden enemies and old friends return to say hello. When they do, you’ll understand a deeper nature within yourself that needs both space and the freedom to grow beyond your first and even second homes. That secret affair continues to grow in strength and looks to be a keeper.

Dear Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Have you ever really thought about how strongly your personal identity is tied into where you live?

Sometimes it’s subtle like the color on the walls that you wake to each morning or the smiling face that’s waiting for you when you come home.

This week, look around the home and begin to color your external world to match your natural inner beauty.

Dear Scorpio: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Money troubles are on the way. In the meantime, take the opportunities to advance at the office by accepting all responsibilities to move ahead. Shortly, you’re going to have to make a budget and stick to it like glue. Networking with large groups will lead you to the success that you’re hoping for.

Dear Sagittarius: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Although love is still arriving from foreign shores it’s easy to see your working life bringing in the rewards. In addition to spending extra time at the office, make sure you get out and be seen publicly. Add a dash of knowledge from recent studies and you’ll be primed for a new level of corporate success.

Dear Capricorn: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) As much as you’d like to take action on that juicy piece of information you just uncovered, take a couple of days to reflect on your options. The bigger picture is calling with luck and abundance from a higher calling and from distant shores.

Keep your lines of communication open. Your biggest moves will lead to your biggest rewards.

Dear Aquarius: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) It’s been an up close and personal struggle recently and your heart is bruising more than you’re letting others know. Have faith that logical decisions of the heart will lead to the romantic stability that you crave. You’re entering yet another battle but this time legal complications will resolve in your favour.

Dear Pisces: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Luck has entered your astrosector of personal relationships and is igniting a cycle of love and emotional bliss. If an encouraging glance crosses your path, take your heart off of your sleeve and embrace a new adventure. If you’re happily coupled then keep your eyes on your dearest. Fortune is arriving through your partner.

Dear Aries: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Summer’s over and it’s back to school and work. As our astro go-to leader you’ve been naturally spearheading the charge with shopping for school supplies and preparing everyone for a new season at the office. Things are getting busy and you could easily lose yourself in the daily chores of getting the team in gear.

Dear Taurus: (Apr. 21 - May 21) It’s the time of year when children take on a larger role in your daily expressions. Now, although you’re calm by nature, expect passions to ignite as you walk right into someone from your past that still has a place in your heart. The new moon late in the week gives you the strength to move forward with an obvious decision.

Dear Gemini: (May 22 - June 21) Stop over thinking obvious actions and do what your heart already knows it has to do. But, wounded emotions can heal and you now have the strength to undo a recent pause to get your heart back on track. Take the opportunity to set the record straight and embrace the personal destiny you’ve been asking for.

Dear Cancer: (June 22 - July 22) You came out of your shell recently and love finally said hello. Thoughts are now drifting towards a more permanent decision. Money has been good recently but you’re in a shorter financial cycle than you realize. Remember, your destiny is supposed to present you with opportunities for happiness. Not take them away.

Dear Leo: (July 23 - Aug 22) Your ego is healthy, you’re smiling from ear to ear and you’re ready for a change. Take this week to assess your strengths, your team and where you’d like to be financially in the next couple of months. By the end of the week you’ll have clarity and the emotional reserves to push forward into your new financial future.

Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.

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