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Stress levels can rise to incredibly high levels due to events in our personal lives and our environment. It is easy to come unglued at any moment. Exercise facilitates the body’s production of endorphins, the chemical messengers that trigger the pleasure centers in the brain, producing a natural drug-free high. For many, there is no better rush than mountain-biking the rugged terrain that sits right outside our back door. The Phoenix Centre is taking a proactive stance to drug and alcohol dependency and wants to introduce the wonderful world of mountain biking as a preventative option for youth in the community. The Centre is a non-profit organization and has been serving Kamloops and the region for over 30 years with both outpatient and inpatient programs for youth, families and adults impacted by problematic substance use. In its second year, Out of the Ashes Into the Dust bike camp will model a healthy lifestyle to youth who have been impacted by substance use, do not typically have access to organized sports and experience other barriers in their life in terms of accessing opportunities. Do you know a young man from the area who’d like to spend a couple of days riding the rough edges at the Juniper Bike Ranch? There is still time to nominate them for this year’s free camp. The Phoenix Centre will
provide the bikes and equipment needed plus food to keep everybody fueled up for the camp which will be delivered on September 10 and 11. Some youth are more likely to take risks than others. While exercise is an effective vehicle for releasing day-to-day stress and is especially effective in grounding you can bet that two wheels won’t be on the ground for long. The camp will be coached by dedicated mentors, some of whom have made a career of mountain biking and coaching, like pro rider Brett Tippie. Brett is very open about his past hard party-
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support. We have funding for 20 bikes and gear. This is an incredible opportunity.” Not only will the kids get amazing coaching but also they get to keep the bike they are given to use! Youth will be mentored every step of the way learning new skills, connecting with new people, and most importantly, learning about themselves. If you know a young man who would be a good fit for this outdoor experience, nominate them. Connect with the Phoenix Centre at 250-374-4634. Jody Tippett
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The Kamloops Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of BC and the Kamloops Kidney Walk organizers would like to thank all those who sponsored, donated, volunteered and participated in the walk/run held on August 24. A special thanks goes out to those who supported Jeannette’s Scooter and Power Chair Team.
The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBACI) announced the 2014 finalists of the Tenth Annual Keystone Awards. “We were thrilled to showcase the incredible work that is done in the Thompson and Nicola Valley region” said CHBA Central Interior President, Matt McCurrach. The finalist companies are Silver Award winners and will compete for the Gold Award which will be announced at the Keystone Awards Gala at the Grand Hall of Thompson Rivers University on October 4. The judging of entries took place on Wednesday, August 27 by three professionals in the home building industry. David Pfeutzner of Align West Homes, Robert Capar of maison d’etre design-build inc. and Alex Tavuchis of RDC Fine Homes drew on their experience and expertise to adjudicate each entry in its category. The judges spent a full day reviewing the entries and making their assessment and a representative from BDO Canada LLP recorded each judge’s vote. Tickets for the Gala are now available and can be purchased from the CHBA CI office 250-828-1844. CHBACI is the voice of professional residential building in the Central Interior region.
United Way offers insight to poverty Underlying many social issues is a single but massive problem: poverty. Before we can begin to alleviate poverty, we must try to understand it. What is a Poverty Simulation? The Poverty Simulation is a unique group experience designed to provide a glimpse into what life might be like for families living in low-income situations. Participants are placed in family units and provided with a summary of their financial situation. The two to threehour simulation is divided into four short “weeks” during which families perform dayto-day tasks like sending children to school or childcare, getting to or finding work, paying bills, visiting social services, buying groceries, cashing cheques and more. Following the simulation, participants have an opportunity to share and discuss what they learned and felt during a facilitated debrief. The ultimate mission of these families is to provide food, shelter and other basic needs with a limited income. Research shows that most Canadians are only two pay cheques
away from falling into poverty or homelessness, yet the working poor is a largely invisible demographic. This simulation allows people to not only understand these issues, but also experience them. The simulation replicates a month in the life of a family living in poverty. The ultimate mission of each of these families is to provide food, shelter and other basic needs
with a limited income. The United Way is hosting two Poverty Simulations on September 11 at 1:00 to 4:00pm and 5:30 to 8:30pm at Interior Savings Centre and they invite your attendance. Please RSVP to amber@unitedwaytnc.ca if you would like to be a part of this unique experience. In your RSVP please indicate the time slot you would prefer.
Kiwanis Toy Run takes to the streets Big kids will be helping little kids when the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kamloops presents its Motorcycle Toy Run on Sunday, September 14. The event will see riders meeting up at the north parking lot of Aberdeen Mall at 9:30am. Salvation Army will serve a pancake breakfast from 10:00am until 11:30am. From 10:00am until 1:00pm you can groove to live music by the Kingpins and watch youth dancers while you check out the dealer booths. Grab a hot dog lunch from the Salvation Army from 11:30am until 1:00pm. Rides will be on display for a show and shine from 11:00am until 12:30pm before the group takes to the streets of Kamloops from 1:00pm until 2:45pm. The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Kamloops collects toys for Christmas Amalgamated as well as raising funds for the Salvation Army. If there’s a motor between your legs you are welcome to join them. Bring a toy for a teenage child. Contact Roger Parkes at erparkes@shaw.ca or call 250374-2316 for more information.
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Dancing Like the Stars Kamloops is talking – and dancing – in anticipation of a new event, created by the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. On October 18, Colombo Lodge will be transformed into a glamorous ballroom for Dancing Like the Stars Kamloops. Guests will be treated to a specially prepared gourmet menu and entertained with seven couples performing and competing against each other to win Kamloops’ first ever Dancing Like the Stars prestigious trophy. The competitors consist of a mix of professional dancers and local celebrities. The competition won’t be easy, however, as there will be a panel of four judges critiquing each performance. The idea was developed for this fabulous event after the successful finale of the Pink Ribbon Ball. Breast Cancer marches on and it is important for the RIH Foundation to continue funding for Breast Health in our Com-
munity. The RIH Foundation’s goal is to use proceeds from this event to develop a rapidaccess Breast Health Centre in Kamloops; the only one of its kind in Interior BC. The rapid-access process will drastically reduce the wait times for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Proudly presented by Kamloops Honda, Dancing Like the Stars brings a fun and unique event to the community. Celebrity community members, dance studios, media representatives, and others are excited to be involved in this fundraiser for women’s health. This newto-Kamloops event showcases local talent while entertaining and involving attendees. At this elegant fundraiser, guests are asked to dress for the occasion by wearing either black or white. Call 250-314-2325 for tickets. They are going fast so don’t miss your chance to see the Mayor of Kamloops tap dancing!
Golf-a-Thon for Food Bank Sun Rivers Resort Community has announced the results of the one day Golf-aThon and Community Food Drive held on Wednesday, August 20. 2,550 pounds of food and over $1,500 in cash donations were collected and donated to the Kamloops Food Bank with the assistance of community volunteers and generous sponsors. Knowing the Kamloops Food Bank provides food for over 6,000 people each year, Sun Rivers Resort Community stepped up their annual challenge by collaborating with the Sun Rivers Golf Course Pros who initiated Golf-a-Thon to increase the amount of money raised. The Pros golfed from dawn to dusk collecting pledges, doing special draws and offering a play with participant’s
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Children’s Art Festival back to engage and inspire The Kamloops Arts Council’s Children’s Art Festival is back for its 15th year, taking place Saturday, September 13 from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Riverside Park. Performing artists, including larger-than-life storyteller/ stiltwalker The Green Man and local youth musicians, actors and dancers, will be featured onstage. The Festival also presents more than 30 hands-on arts activities for children ages two and up. With support of lead sponsors the City of Kamloops, BC Arts Council, Teck and B100, all events and activities are free of charge, with an expected 4,000 in attendance. The theme of this year’s Festival is ‘Fables and Fantasy’. Children can learn to be a Camelot Knight in Training, make their own Wizard Potion and create a Magic Wand or Secwepemc Legend animal mask. Emcee Steve Ayres will host a full roster of performers. The Green Man is an eight-foot-tall ‘gentle giant’. This larger-than-life mythical forest spirit will unravel the mystery of the empty canvas with your children’s help. He’ll present “Imbas,” a high-energy performance filled with imagination, art, and
audience participation for the epitome of hilarious, funfilled interactive theatre. Other performers include Kiki the Eco Elf, a bright and bubbly children’s entertainer who offers music and storytelling with an earthfriendly twist; the KAC Rivertown Players and friends and local favourite Uncle Chris the Clown. Children are encouraged to enter the Children’s Art Festival Colouring Contest and enter to win prizes, including tickets the WCT’s Bird Brain, pool and museum passes from the City of Kamloops, gift cards to River City Gymnastics and Let’s Move Studio, and more. The Kamloops Arts Council will also be offering art grab-bags, stickers and buttons on a by-donation basis to raise funds for its arts programs throughout the year, including the Crossing Bridges Arts Outreach, which provides workshops to children and youth in need. Cake and coffee will also be available for parents/guardians on a by-donation basis. For detailed performer and workshop information, visit kamloopsarts.ca.
A parent’s point of view: our education system My daughter’s 12 years of public school education thus far have been punctuated by labour strife every few years and I have watched as the quality of her education has steadily gone downhill. It is a sad story and I blame our Liberal government for starving our education system the entire time they have been in power. To turn around and hand any parent with children under 12-years of age $40 per day per student regardless of whether or not they will be paying for daycare is a slap in the face to tax payers in this province. They should at least have to prove that they need paid daycare during this strike. Bribing apathetic parents instead of getting down to business and bargaining in good faith with the teacher’s union — something that is long overdue — infuriates me. My daughter is almost 16 and heading into Grade 11 and will not benefit from this “beer and popcorn” bribe and the only silver lining to her situation is that she will have an opportunity to work at her two jobs while she’s waiting for all of these “adults in charge” to get their act together. Beyond not being willing to deal with the real concerns of the teachers in BC, more evidence that our school system is in dire straits at this point, my daughter attends a dilapidated high school in School District 73 that should have been replaced at least 10 years ago. They should have
been rebuilding back when she was in Kindergarten. Instead of her elementary and secondary education being something to help her thrive and prosper, it has become something to endure and just get through so that she can make the most of whatever might come next. Fortunately, she is a relatively self-motivated and determined individual and she attends school and gets decent grades. However, for those that find school the slightest bit challenging, knowing that the adults running the show can’t even do the right thing after at least 12 years of nonsense, I have no idea how we avoid producing a generation of cynics and worse. These kinds of road blocks are not good for anyone and prove nothing. My rudimentary understanding of bargaining is that two parties find a path to common ground. Bargaining in good faith is a matter of actually going to the table with some degree of flexibility, some measure of give and take. I would much rather see the Liberals meet the teachers half way and see my daughter get back to her education of mediocrity. This government has nothing to be proud of here and they aren’t winning any points with me. As for parents that voted the Liberals in again, be careful what you ask for, you just might get it. And I think you did. M. Jantzen, Kamloops, BC
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New business curling league to start in fall It’s team building time! Share the sweeping and expand your circle of friends. The Kamloops Curling Club has announced a new Corporate I Community League starting in October. This new mixed league will feature 16 weeks of curling on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:00pm at the Kamloops Curling Club, located at 700 Victoria Street. This will offer employees a healthy way to unwind after a work day and meet other local business people by competing with them in a game of curling. This is also an opportunity for businesses and community groups to get exposure with ice logo advertising along with scoreboard acknowledgment. “We see this as a perk for employees as well as a networking opportunity,” says Garry Bader, marketing director. “We hope the timing is convenient. By wrapping up by 6:30pm you can still be home early and enjoy the rest of your evening.” If you don’t feel like cooking, you can always hang around after your match and enjoy good food and drink in the lounge. There will be specials available
for league players. You don’t need to stick with the same team for the entire season. Garry explained that while each team must have four players, the individuals involved can change each week for flexibility and scheduling. Spouses of employ-
ees can also join the league. Get a head start on your resolution to keep your mind and body fit with eight games scheduled before Christmas and eight games to be played in the new year. This new league is expected to fill soon. Only 16 entrants will
be accepted before the September 15 deadline. To get involved contact the Club Manager, Paula Williams, at 250-318-8418 or Garry Bader, Marketing Director at 250-3722520. Win some, lose some and laugh – a lot. Game on!
Network and unwind at the curling rink by joining the Corporate Community League starting in October.
The 10 commandments of curling 1. Thou shalt worship the lord thy skip with all thy heart and all thy soul. Thou shalt not taketh the name of thy skip in vain. 2. Thou shalt observe each curling day as a holy day. Six days shall ye toil, but on curling day thou shalt enter the House of Curling and partieth on. 3. Thou shalt not wear thy street shoes upon the surface of the ice. The skips must stone to death any
infidel who bringeth unholy crap upon the ice. 4. Thou shalt not pass wind in the direction of thy opposing skip. If this ye doest, the penalty shall be death. 5. Thou shalt place thy skip’s rock before the holy hack with the handle pointed in thy skip’s preferred position.
6. Thou shalt not wear pants of outrageous design. If this ye doest, thy fellow curlers must heapeth scorn and insults upon thee. 7. Thou shalt not covet thy opponent’s in-turn or out-turn. Neither covet thy foe’s draw weight. 8. Thou shalt not hoggeth thy rock in the shoot-out. If this ye doest, ye must offer up a double
round to appease the wrath of thy team-mates. 9. Thou shalt not let thy head swell with victory over thy betters. Woe unto he who does, for he shall come crashing rudely to the earth. 10. Thou shalt not heap blame upon the keepers of the ice for thy losses. Neither shall ye blame the makers of the rocks. Blame not thy team-mates, yet look inward to thyself for fault.
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Come and be penetrated by the Romantic Spirit! Presented by Chamber Musicians of Kamloops, “Romantics. At Heart” will be performed by Deeper Waters Trio on Friday, September 19 at 7:30pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (6th Avenue and Douglas Street) Entry is by donation. The group’s name hints on the waters of Thompson River and Okanagan Lake, as well as the deeper sound of viola and cello. The title of the concert implies the
music of the 19th century Romanticism as represented by Chopin, Schumann and Brahms and also branches out to pre
and post romantic composers, such as Beethoven and Enescu, who can be viewed as romantics in a broader sense.
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Kamloops Symphony Music School is back in session this September with two new group classes being offered: group voice and group Suzuki violin. Danielle Faulkner is a recent addition to the music school’s faculty and will be instructing the group voice lessons. Faulkner graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Music in Opera Performance. She has appeared as a soloist with the Vancouver Symphony, Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the Northern Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. Group Suzuki violin classes are also being offered for the first time this year. Annette Dominik, Kamloops Symphony musician and music school instructor, has recently become certified in the Suzuki Method. The Suzuki Method is a
“mother-toque” approach to teaching music that uses the same principles as learning a language. Dominik is a registered Suzuki ECC/Unit 1 violin teacher. She has 35 years of orchestral playing experience. Kamloops Symphony Music School is a non-profit music school operated by the Kamloops Symphony Society. They offer private and group lessons. Group lessons are offered as young as two years old through the Music for Young Children program. Private lessons are offered for students of all ages. Private lessons are offered for piano, theory, voice, strings, bass, cello, viola, violin, bassoon, clarinet, flute, French horn, oboe, trombone and trumpet, and include preparation for recitals, festival performances, conservatory exams and post-secondary entrance auditions.
A long plane ride “Hi! My name is Gertrude,” said the lady next to him on the plane. “It’s so nice to meet you! I’m flying to New York for my grandson’s third birthday. I’m so excited! I remember when he was just a little thumbkin and now he’s already three! It’s really hard to believe. He’s the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen! You know what? Hold on, I think I might have a picture on me. Let me take a look in my purse, yes, here it is, just look at him, isn’t he adorable. Do you see his dimple on his left cheek? Simply adorable! I could stare at his picture all day. Oh my, and you should hear him on the phone! He is just the cutest, he says to me in the cutest voice “Hi Grandma!” It just gets me all teary eyed.” After what seemed like two hours for the poor man sitting next to her, Gertrude seemed to realize that perhaps she was talking a bit too much. “You know, I feel terrible! Here I am just talking and talking without letting you get in a word edgewise! Tell me..what do you think about my Grandson?”
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Anthony Salituro of Jardines Domain downtown stands in his satellite location in the Aberdeen Mall. The store opened Friday, August 29 and will be open until December. The store has some inventory not available in the the downtown location, so check it out.
Into the Fray at the museum The Kamloops Museum and Archives, in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Rangers, has announced it’s upcoming exhibit, Into the Fray, which runs from September 18 to December 31. Between 1914 and 1918, the Great War raged causing an unprecedented loss of life. Into the Fray explores this extraordinary sacrifice through the eyes of the Kamloops community and the in-
dividuals who experienced the war first-hand. In the end, the legacy of the Great War was not only a monumental loss, it would be the emergence of the modern world. An opening reception will be held on September 18 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with opening remarks at 5:15pm. Admission to the opening reception is free and to RSVP call 250-828-3576.
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Join the Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase at The Blue Grotto on September 11 for their Red Carpet Show! Don’t miss the sassy local acts like Miss Coco Crème, Gilda Lily, Ms Annaphylactic Shock, Lizzie Borden, Chorus Girls, Miss Crimson Clover, Miss Andry, Cherry Pan Tease, Let’s Move Hip Hop Crew, Inanna’s Awakening and Kara She-en Inferno. Special guest Villainy Loveless will also grace the stage. Since beginning her disrobed performance career in 2005, this dynamic entertainer has captivated audiences all over Vancouver and beyond with her fierce yet seductive attitude, equal parts voluptuous vamp and hedonistic hellcat. She is a 3 time award winning tassel twirler and just won “best duet” in the Oregon Burlesque Festival. She has had the opportunity to perform in several North American Burlesque festivals including the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival for the past 8 years in a row, and in 2013 compete in the Burlesque Hall of Fame. Villainy currently co-produces and cohosts NSFW (Not Safe For Work~ Hip hop meets striptease) and This Ain’t Yo Mumma’s Bingo as well as maintains a substitute instructor position at the Vancouver Burlesque Center. She is also the proud owner and creative genius behind All the Belles and Pistols Millinery As always, the show is 19+. Tickets $5 at the door. VIP tickets are available at Instinct Adornment, 319 Victoria St.. VIP tickets get you early entrance in to the show and exclusive floor seating before 9:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm and the show starts at 9:30pm. Dress up to win special prizes in the Best Dressed Contest! The Kamloops Burlesque Monthly Showcase is at the Blue Grotto and is the second Thursday of every month. Check out the gallery on their Facebook page, facebook.com/kamloopsburlesque.
HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT We are requesting that anyone who witnessed or has information regarding a motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 11, 2014 at about 4:00 p.m. at or near the address of 359 Linden Avenue, which is just south of the intersection of Linden Avenue and Cedar Street on Linden Avenue on the North Shore in Kamloops, to please contact our law firm. The accident involved a gentleman on a blue three-wheeled scooter who was struck by a vehicle that is believed to be a gray 4-door Dodge Ram truck or similar. If you witnessed this accident, or were present at the scene shortly before or after this accident occurred, or have any information about this accident, please contact Matthew Ford or his legal assistant at: Epp Cates Oien, Suite 300, 125 Fourth Avenue, Kamloops, B.C., V2C 3N3 Telephone: 250-372-8811
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Blazers sign goaltender Connor Ingram The Kamloops Blazers signed 17-year-old goaltender Connor Ingram to a standard WHL player agreement. Ingram was listed by the Blazers in September 2013 after attending last year’s training camp. The Imperial, SK native went on to play with the Prince Albert Mintos of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League and win a National Championship. The 6’1” and 212lb goaltender had a remarkable season with a 1.98 goals against average and .928 save percentage going 16-4-3 during last season. He was named the SMAAAHL Top Goaltender and also was the Player of the Month during November.
During the Telus Cup National Championship, Ingram was the co-winner of the Top Goaltender award. He finished the tournament with a 1.66 goals against average and .950 save percentage. In the championship game, Ingram stopped 60 shots as the Mintos won in triple overtime. Ingram made his Blazers debut this past weekend as the Blazers played two WHL preseason games. To purchase your 2014-15 season tickets, or for other ticketing information, contact ticketing and promotions coordinator, Missy Cederholm at 778-471-8068 or by email at mcederholm@blazerhockey.com.
Blazers sign new forward The Kamloops Blazers signed 17-year-old forward Jesse Zaharichuk to a standard WHL player agreement. Zaharichuk is a Sherwood Park native who was listed by the Blazers in September 2012. The 17-year-old, who stands at 5’8” and 151lbs, played junior hockey last season with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL. He put up 14 points in 48 regular season games. He was a key con-
tributor in the playoffs with five goals and nine points in 15 playoff games. “Jesse came to camp and earned a contract and the opportunity to play,” commented director of player personnel, Matt Recchi. “He is a smart and crafty young player. With a year of junior hockey already under his belt, we think he can push some of our veteran players for ice time.”
CFBX fall volunteer drive begins CFBX, the campus/community radio station at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), will start its fall volunteer drive on Friday, September 5 at the TRU Back to School BBQ and will run to Friday, September 19. 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. 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, late night 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 to radio@tru.ca or drop by the station at House 8, behind the Campus Activity Centre on the TRU campus.
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Summer may be gone, but don’t look back ■■ Phosphorescent Landscapes: Painting with Light by Ken Farrar from Sept. 4 to 27 at Kamloops Arts Council’s Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. West. Gallery hours: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 5pm and Sat. from 10am to 4pm. Opening reception on Sept. 6 from 2 to 8pm. ■■ Back to School BBQ on Sept. 5 at TRU. Includes free food, resource fair, activities, games, live music and giveaways. FMI visit: trusu.ca/category/news-events/. ■■ Artists’ talk with Stephanie Patsula at Kamloops Art Gallery on Sept. 6 at 1pm. Her exhibition, Vessel, is currently in The Cube until Sept. 6. Free event. ■■ Antique Sale and Appraisal Consultation on Sept. 6 from 10am to 4pm at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. For appointment call 250-377-4232. ■■ Free Outdoor Concert on Sept. 6 at TRU. Bands include July Talk, Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk and the Windmills. FMI visit: http://trusu. ca/2014/08/tunes-tuition-feesconcert/. ■■ Hunter’s Hope Fundraiser on Sept. 7 from 9am to 5pm at A Cut Above Family Hair Care, #5- 177 Tranquille Rd. Haircuts by donation. Help baby Hunter, born with craniosynostosis, with his surgery and recovery at Children’s Hospital. FMI call 778470-2799. ■■ “Red Carpet” Burlesque on Sept. 11 at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Doors open at 8pm for this 19+ show. FMI or interested in performing visit: facebook. com/kamloopsburlesque. ■■ Live at TRU! 2014-15 se-
last dance - Blackdog Blue had the crowd dancing at Riverside Park on August 27 for Music in the Park. It was another great summer of free music concerts.
ries kicks off on Sept. 11 with Alpha Yaya Dialllo, a singer and guitarist originally from Guinea in West Africa and now based in Vancouver. FMI visit: inside. tru.ca/2014/07/14/live-at-tru-series-2014-15/. ■■ TVASC “Let’s Dance” on Sept. 13 from 8pm to 12am at Kamloops Curling Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Jaccard Music Services. For tickets cll Zonia at 250-372-0091, Francoise at 250372-3782 or Ed at 250-374-2774. ■■ Dinner and Singing with Christian singer/songwriter, Linnea Good on Sept. 13 at 5pm at Kamloops United Church. Linnea is a well-known performer, specializing in developing the singer in children and adults alike. Free event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To register call 250-372-3020.
■■ 2014 Kiwanis Motorcycle Toy Run on Sept. 14 beginning and ending at the north parking lot at Aberdeen Mall. Breakfast at 10am and lunch at 11:30am served by the Salvation Army along with live entertainment. Ride is from 1 to 2:45pm on the streets of Kamloops. Toys collected go to Christmas Amalgamated. ■■ 34th Annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 14 at the bandshell in Riverside Park. Visit terryfox.org for pledge sheets. FMI or to volunteer call April at 250-851-0207. ■■ Can-Ital Ladies 50th Anniversary Dinner and Dance on Sept 20. Doors at 6pm and dinner at 7pm. Traditional Italian dinner with music by AM Entertainment. Tickets available at Danielle’s Silver and Gold, or by calling Fran at 250-376-7794 or Linda at 250320-5582 (cash or cheque only)
■■ Scottish Country Dance Classes run Sept. to May on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30pm at Stuart Wood School Gym. Fee required. Beginners welcome. No need to bring a partner! FMI visit kamloopsscd.org or call Janet 250554-9616 or Jill 250-828-1355. ■■ Kamloops Floor Curlers invite you to join them Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. from 9am to 12pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. No special equipment needed, two games and coffee break each day. FMI call 250-376-0917. ■■ Interior Wellness Festival on Sept. 26 to 28. Three days of transformational wellness at TRU. FMI: InteriorWellness.com ■■ Arthritis and Fibromyalgia on Fridays, Sept. 5 to Oct. 10 from 1 to 3:30pm at Riverbend Manor, 760 Mayfair St. To register, call 1-866-902-3767
Serving your community for the past 30 years! We are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Thompson, Nicola and South Cariboo Region by distributing the earnings from a permanent, ever-growing pool of funds. Community vitality has been the Foundation’s purpose, promise and passion since 1984 when it began connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. As of Spring 2014, we managed an endowment pool of $5 million. The income from these funds has provided an accumulated total $1.5 million in distributions supporting 270 projects, programs, scholarships and bursaries over the years. BC Interior Community Foundation Serving your community for 30 years | p: 250-434-6995 w: www.bcinteriorcommunityfoundation.com | e: info@kamloopsfoundation.com
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VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) There may be a crisis with your children or a lover this week. There are elements of obsessive thinking and criticism involved. Be intentional about keeping an open mind and don’t insist on a black and white answer. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may hear unfortunate news this week about a family member or someone from your past. It may bring up a resentment you put away a long time ago. This kind of feeling has energy and needs to be expressed. Maybe you should talk to someone you trust or write in your journal. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 –Nov. 22) Think carefully about what is important to you now at this time in your life. Don’t allow old habits from the past to make decisions for you. Rise above your circumstances to a level that can see beyond your ego and the situation becomes more workable. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your exuberant heart wants to reach out in a wide circle, but a controlling power in your life is preventing you from taking action. Search your religion or philosophy to find assistance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22.- Jan. 20) The pressure of pending change is making itself known in your work arena. It is true that change is absolutely necessary, but perhaps a shift to a totally fresh solution would take the emotional sting from the situation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Listen closely to your inner self. If you have tolerated a rule well beyond its time, you may rebel and demand to do something different now. Surprise, changeability, and general rebellion are the qualities prominent during this period. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) The full moon is in your sign on the 8th. In the three days before it is exact, you may be feeling moody. If you are a woman you may also be gaining temporary weight. You and everyone around you may be excitable now. Ground yourself with exercise or some kind of project that keeps you in touch with the earth. ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Listen to the important people in your life who comment upon what you’re doing. You have significant power now and could readily run over those you care about like a steamroller. Allow the other equal space or there will be pay back time later when the power is on the other side. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the sector of life related to children, recreation and romance. The goddess of love is happy in this territory and often brings new energy and light wherever she goes. Your opportunities to share love, personal or humanistic will be rewarding. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) It is of paramount importance that you control your mouth this week. Although you have an opinion about whatever is happening, let it go and say nothing unless asked for it. Being “right” is not as important as maintaining human relations. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Because you are moon-ruled, your moods are prone to ebb and flow with the tides. This is hard for children and adolescents, but adult Cancerians eventually learn to ride the emotional flow up and down more easily. The full moon brings with it a great increase in communications. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You want to make a grand gesture, but the cost may be too great. It is best to proceed with general routine. Maybe you could offer a service instead of giving an expensive gift. You have a creative talent. There is a workaround to whatever may be holding you back. Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Vivian Carol. For daily horoscopes go to horoscopesbyvivian.com
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