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Aspiring children inspired by the arts For 13 years the Kamloops Arts Council has ensured Kamloops kids are inspired by the arts. This year, that history continues as the Children’s Art Festival promises to do it again! The annual event takes place 11:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday, September 15 at Riverside Park and offers a day filled with tons of free activities for kids and parents.

Kindle the creative spirit with some things that you don’t realize how awesome they are until you actually experience it! There will be plenty of opportunity to try something new!

This creative event has an amazing workshop line-up of artistic, musical and theatrical activities for local children ages two to 12.

Choices include mask-making, henna art, clay works, theatre games, rock school, artist trading cards, zentangles, wire jewellery-making, printmaking, hula hooping, hula dancing, balloon animals, belly dancing...! Whew!

Take a break and enjoy on stage performances by Uncle Chris the Clown, Clinton the Magician, Western Canada Theatre (WCT) Stage One (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Master Viani’s Tiger Martial Arts and Claire Carlson-Mitton (Kamloops Idol People’s Choice). The word is there may even be a couple of surprises! It’s back-to-school time and a fun-filled, free weekend activity for the whole family is just the ticket.

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of the 2013 season! Enter to win at the Kamloops Heritage Railway, Kamloops Arts Council or the 2141 tent at the Children’s Art Festival. The winner will be announced at 3:00pm at the festival.

A special film project will also play a role in this year’s event. Over the course of four years, The Kamloops Arts Council will produce a short film as a legacy project that will document children unlocking their creativity and raising their aspirations through engaging with the arts. 15-year-old local filmmaker Kora Vanderlip will track the growth of a group of young artists attending the Children’s Art Festival.

The blossoming filmmaker will have full creative rein with professional technical assistance provided by Jonathan Fulton, an Arts Council director. Is your child between the ages of five and nine? Do they love creating art in any medium? Would you like them to participate in a project that documents the positive impact art has on young people?

Be a part of it all! You can download an application at kamloopsarts.com.

Families will go home happy after taking in loads of arts events at this welcoming, exciting cultural venue.

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Currently, the work is scheduled to start Sunday, September 16 and continue into Monday, September 17. The disruption should be minimal and the City is working hard to ensure smooth operations.

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3rd annual BC Farmers Appreciation Week Celebration of food and farming will be in the air this week as the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) proudly celebrates the 3rd annual Farmers Appreciation Week. British Columbians can celebrate local farmers and show support for BC agriculture by shopping at their local farmers’ markets and choosing BC-grown produce throughout the week.

“Farming is far more than putting seeds in the ground and then harvesting,” explains Jon Bell, BC Association of Farmers’ Markets president, “farmers must be versatile. They must be sales people, planners, personnel managers, agricultural researchers, pest managers, welders, equipment operators and more. They

Girl power for YMCA Back alley murals The latest addition to the Back Alley Art Gallery is near complete. Take a moment to stop by and look at Ken Wells’ latest work behind the Fuoco Block at 219 Victoria Street.

Next week the painting crew is moving on and can be found behind Viva Bridal/ Lavender Lingerie at 351 Victoria Street.

2nd annual scarecrow contest It is time for the 2nd Annual Scarecrow contest in conjunction with the Wednesday, Farmer’s Market.

Businesses, daycares, school classes, individuals and families are invited to make a scarecrow and bring it down to the Farmer’s Market on October 3. Details and sign up at kcbia.com.

Were you involved in Power of Being a Girl? Are you a young woman who is interested in making some changes in our community?

The YWCA is looking for people ages 16 to 21 who are interested in discussing social issues and raising our voices together to make some change. Contact Sarah at the YWCA Shelter for further information or to sign up 250-374-6162.

ride on The MS Bike Tour on Sunday was a huge success with fundraising efforts tallying over $33,000. Riders of all ages rode for the cause.

The youngest rider was two months old and the most senior rider, who rode 57 km, was 70 years young.

Approximately 50 people registered for the Tour’s 100 km Century Ride. Pictured are Coordinator Trina Radford and “The Finity Project” girls Kara Byrne and LeeAnne Fava at Riverside Park before the ride. Support is still rolling in and there is still opportunity to make a donation. Contact the MS Society’s Kamloops Chapter at 250-314-0773.

are also risk takers. They work hard, long hours, often alone, to bring us our food. Their efforts need to be recognized to support today’s and tomorrow’s farmers.”

This year’s celebration will draw attention to the need for young people in agriculture, and for long-term profitability in farming operations.

This need is highlighted in the 2011 Canadian Census of Agriculture, which shows the average age of farm operators in BC is 55 years. For the first time ever, farmers in the 55 and over age group represented the largest share of total farmers in

Canada (48.3 percent of farmers in Canada are 55 and over.

“We need to support young people in agriculture to ensure that we continue to produce enough food in BC, lessen our reliance on imported produce, and continue to have enough farmers at farmers’ markets,” says Elizabeth Quinn, Executive Director of the BCAFM. “Buying local products enhances our economy and supports our communities. Together, let’s see how much of our food can come from local sources.”

To find a farmers’ market near you, dates and locations visit www.bcfarmersmarket.org

Edible demonstration garden New at City Hall this year was an Edible Demonstration Garden that was designed and planted by the City’s award-winning horticulture staff. This pilot project demonstrated how edible landscapes can enhance public spaces.

The objective of this demonstration garden was to showcase and educate citizens, neighbourhood groups and the business community on how edible landscaping or food-scaping can be grown on private or public lands while contributing to a more food secure and healthy community. This garden will be harvested by City staff

and donated to the Kamloops Food Bank, Community Kitchens and other non-profit organizations for consumption.

Produce that can be found in the garden includes: Swiss Chard, Chives, Strawberries, Pumpkins, Beets, Sage, three varieties of Kale, Sunflowers, Agave, Sweet Potato vine and Nasturtium.

The public is invited to City Hall on Tuesday, September 18 at 11:30 am where Mayor and Council will lead the harvesting of the garden in celebration of Kamloops newest edible demonstration garden.

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New line of KAC arts workshop

Heading back to school isn’t just for kids! If you’ve been looking for a way to express your creativity, or you’d like to try something new this season, consider a workshop with the Kamloops Arts Council (KAC).

This fall, the Arts Council will be running workshops through the City of Kamloops

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Workshops take place Saturday mornings at Parkview Activity Centre and are taught by experienced Arts Council members.

Registration is through the City of Kamloops. To register, call 250-8283500 or register online through the City’s Rec Department, or register in person at TCC, Interior Savings Centre, Kamloops Museum and Archives or Westsyde Pool.

Current KAC members may call 250828-3611 to register with the members’ discount.

Workshops offered include Making Art with Bone, Acrylics: Tapping Your Inner Gorilla, Clay Jewellery-Making, Painting with Acrylic Texture, Relief Printing by Hand, Negative Space Drawing, Branding Yourself for the Artist or Craftsperson, Drawing Faces and Children’s Christmas Craft.

From printmaking to creating art with animal bones, there’s something for everyone. For more information visit www. kamloopsarts.ca

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TNRD Booksale benefits libraries

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Library System is hosting its annual Booksale at the Sahali Mall, starting September 18 and running until September 23. Proceeds from the sales of all books, videos and CDs go toward funding library programs for the general public. Come on out and find that hidden gem that you’ve been looking for, or just browse through the extensive selection. New items will be put out daily, so come often.

In past years, money raised from this book sale has funded Tiny Tunes (a.k.a. Baby/Tod-

dler Rhyme Time), children’s programming, author visits and more. The Booksale, located in the old Sport Mart location, will be open during regular mall hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:

9:30am to 5:30pm; Friday: 9:30am to 9pm and Saturday from 9:30am to 5:30pm. Sunday is $1.00 a box day! The sale starts at noon until all books are sold or the mall closes, whichever happens first!

Take back the night Men are invited to show their support alongside women in this year’s 30th “Take Back The Night” march on September 21 presented by the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre (KSACC). The event raises awareness about violence against women and children. Following speakers at 5:30pm, the march will start at The Grind, 476 Victoria Street, at 6:00pm, continuing down to 2nd Avenue and then back along Victoria to 6th Avenue. Participants are encouraged to bring noisemakers. For more information, contact KSACC at 250-372-0179

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Read a human book September means it’s time to get back to the books — and that goes for human books, too.

The Kamloops Human Library project kicks of its fall 2012 season with an event at the Kamloops Regional Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 15. Several human books will be on hand to explain to the public what being a book is all about. Tables and chairs will be set up so people would can sit down and read one if they choose.

Human books are people from the community who have agreed to share their life experiences with anyone who would like to “read” them.

It’s a chance to read behind the assumptions one might make when they see someone they don’t know, whether they are based on age, gender, race or appearance.

It’s a revival of the art of conversation, fostering a sense of connection, engagement and understanding.

Biographies of the human books are posted on the website, lookkamloops.ca/living_human_ library, and printed copies are available at the event.

Regular human library sessions take place on the fourth Saturday of each month (October 27, November 24) from 3:00 to 5:00pm at the Smorgasbord Deli.

The general public is welcome to attend and sign up to borrow books for 20 minute sessions.

The atmosphere is casual and friendly and participants depart feeling like they have taken part in a very genuine, human experience.

The library is sponsored by the Kamloops chapter of the Council of Canadians, the Smorgasbord, Radio X, Locally Owned and Operated Businesses (LOOK) and The Echo.

New books and readers are always welcome. For more information, contact the human librarian, Lissa Millar, at humanlibrarian@gmail.com.

The Unstoppable Woman Don’t miss one of Canada’s most magnetic, “tellit-like-it-is” speakers on mind, body and wellness.

Dr. Rose Backman will present The Power of an Unstoppable Woman at the Kamloops Convention Centre on Saturday, September 22. Doors open at 11, motivational speaker from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

The fee to attend includes select tradeshow, gourmet lunch and Dr Rose’s life-changing talk. Call 250-2991792 or email vox@voxinternational.ca. Tickets are also available at Let’s Move Studio, Ra Hair Salon and Spa and downtown CIBC.

Tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes Tomato season is in full swing and celebrating our area’s large bounty is the Kamloops Tomato Festival on Saturday, September 15 from 8:00am to noon at the Kamloops Farmers Market. Two tomato cuties, Hana Kotani and Nicole Hildebrand show their fondness for the fruit at last years event which is a fundraiser for the TRU Friends of the Garden.

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Letter from the Tooth Fairy Dear _________________ : Thank you for leaving one [1] tooth under your pillow last night.

While we make every attempt to leave a monetary reward in the case of lost or stolen children’s teeth, we were unable to process your request for the following reason(s) indicated below: ❍ the tooth could not be found ❍ it was not a human tooth ❍ we do not think that pieces of chicken bone are very funny ❍ we were unable to approach the tooth due to excessive odor ❍ the tooth has previously been

redeemed for cash ❍ the tooth did not originally belong to you ❍ the tooth fairy does not process fingernails ❍ your request has been forwarded to the Nerve Ending Fairy for appropriate action ❍ you were overheard to state that you do not believe in the tooth fairy ❍ you are age 12 or older at the time your request was received ❍ the tooth is still in your mouth ❍ the tooth was guarded by a vicious fairy-eating dog at the time of our visit

❍ no night light was on at the time of our visit ❍ the snacks provided for the tooth fairy were not satisfactory, or were missing ❍ we discovered evidence of unsafe tooth extraction as follows: ❍ string ❍ pliers ❍ gunpowder ❍ hammer marks ❍ chisel ❍ part of skull attached to tooth ❍ no dental care Thank you for your request, and we look forward to serving you in the future.

Sincerely, The Tooth Fairy

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Seymour St. Members of the gallery salute the Adams River Salmon ■■ The Way of the Shaman: Basic Workshop on Sept. 15 to 16 at Run. The public is invited to the opening Sept 8 from 10am to 4 pm, Let’s Move Studio, 925 McGill Place. Please register as space is limrefreshments will be served. No HST, free parking, handicap acces- ited! FMI contact wprpich@gmail.com or visit www.shamanism.org. sible. Open Tues to Fri, 10 to 5, Sat, 10 to 4.

■■ Runners Workshop with Paul Laviolette, HHP CPP RCRT on ■■ Chamber Music Concert on Sept. 13 at 7pm at the Old Courthouse Sept. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Pre-registration is mandatory. Contact Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour St. Admission by donation. FMI call Wanda at 250-319-7292.

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■■ Hub International Barton Insurance Customer Appreciation ■■ Cuz I’m Talented! Talent night on Sept. 14 at 6pm at The Art We Day on Sept. 18 from 11am to 2pm at 299-3rd Ave. with all proceeds Are, 246 Victoria St. All proceeds going to Canadian Mental Health going to the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops. Hotdogs, chips and a Association. FMI or to register contact Bill at 778-471-5600 or info@ pop by donation. cuzimmagic.com.

■ Take Back The Night to stop violence ■■ 13th Annual Children’s Art Festival against women on Sept. 21 beginning at on Sept. 15 from 11am to 4pm at Riverside 5:30pm at The Grind, 476 Victoria St. Park. Fun-filled day of free artistic, musiSpeakers, music, rally and march. Bring cal and theatrical activities for children noisemakers, all are welcome. FMI conand parents. For full schedule visit www. tact 250-372-0179. kamloopsarts.ca/events/annual-events/ ■ TRU Baseball Alumni Golf children’s-arts-festival.

Tournament on Sept. 21 at the Dunes.

■■ Human Library presentation Sept.

FMI on signing up as a player or sponsor, 15 at Farmer’s Market. Stop in and read contact Jeff at 250-819-7123 or jeffvansome of the bio’s of the previous ‘books’. joff@telus.net or John at 250-374-6966.

Sign up to be a reader or a book. Contact ■ The Power of an Unstoppable Dalton and Anita Strong at 250-377-0055 Woman presented by Dr. Rose Backman or 375-2241 on Sept. 22 at the Kamloops Convention ■■ Barnhartvale Coffeehouse seaCentre, 1250 Rogers Way. Doors at 11am, son starts Sept. 15 with Vocal Harmony motivational speaker from 1 to 3pm.

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■ Fun for all ages! Kamloops ■■ 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run on Sun, Riverside Lawn Bowling Club Sept. 16. Registration at 9:00am. Run at No time requirement or commitment.

OPEN TUES & SAT 10am-5pm 10:00am at Riverside Park starting at theWED - FRI 10am-8pm Bowling times are Sun, Mon, Wed and Rotary Bandshell. (Please note this is a Fri at 7pm and Tues and Thurs at 9am. new starting point this year) Contact April Lawn bowling is a sport for everyone, try at 250-851-0207blowfishhairstudio.com or visit terryfox.org it out and enjoy yourself.

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Your Horoscope VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Your diplomacy will be of utmost importance this week. Try to take some time to listen to their complaints, and in turn, do something to appease them. You may want to pull out some of those unfinished projects you’ve got tucked away.

LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Your communication skills will bring you popularity and increased self esteem. You can’t make things better if you don’t know what to fix. You can make excellent investments if you are in the right place at the right time. You can invest in profitable ventures.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Communication will be your strong point and you should be able to persuade others to see things your way. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get your way emotionally. Leave your checkbook and credit cards at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Romance will be on your mind, and chances for ideal connections are in the works. You may need to make a few alterations to your living arrangements. Don’t be alarmed. Personal alterations will be in your best interest.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Don’t hesitate to enlist the aid of friends or family if you have a big project to finish in your domestic environment. Your energy will be high. Avoid getting too close to coworkers or employers. Family responsibilities are mounting.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) You may have a problem with coworkers if you try to tell them what to do. You may need to lend an ear to an old friend. Involve yourself in group endeavors. Romantic encounters will develop through group activity.

PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) You may be offered opportunities that will result in a higher earning potential. You may find that your documents are not in order. Don’t let others bait you into arguments. Deception may cause disputes you can do without.

ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Be careful that you don’t overextend yourself. This is not the time to lend or borrow money or possessions. Minor accidents may occur if you don’t concentrate on what you’re doing. You may enjoy doing something musical for entertainment.

TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) You can get good solid advice from relatives or close friends you trust. Don’t be too pushy or demanding, or you may find yourself all alone. You have been going through a period of change that no doubt caused problems with your loved ones. You may have to explain your actions to your family.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22) Residential moves look hectic and sudden changes in your life are likely. Be careful not to get involved in other people’s personal affairs. Look before you leap.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Avoid friends or acquaintances who drink too much. Travel will be favorable. Resist overspending on luxury items.

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Be Bear Aware Be Bear Aware Bears and people come into conflict when improper care of our garbage and other attractants are poorly managed. Properly storing and securing garbage and other bear attractants is a proven method for discouraging bears and preventing problems in your neighbourhood.

Bear Prevention Tips • Freeze pungent waste and store garbage inside until pick up.

• Rinse recyclables • Pick fruit daily as it ripens or before it ripens if you don't intend to use it • Do not put meat, oils, dairy or un-rinsed eggshells or cooked foods into the compost bin • Turn your compost regularly and cover with leaves or soil to help decrease odours Bear Bylaw Residents are reminded not to place their solid waste containers out before 4 am on collection day between April 1st and November 30th and to not accumulate or improperly store bear attractants. Violators are subject to a $100 fine.

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