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Arts Council puts on fabulous fest for children It’s obvious that the Kamloops Arts Council is all about art and the artists that live in our community. But what you may not know is that the Kamloops Arts Council wants to share that love and passion for art with everyone. That is why each September they pull out all the stops and host one of the biggest one-day, all free art events in the entire region and they do it just for the kids.

This event is the Children’s Arts Festival and it is a day jam-packed full of fun, art and creativity for all the little people in your life. Free of charge for all who come, the Children’s Arts Festival is a labour of love from the Arts Council and its many volunteers. If you haven’t gone to this event before, you are in for a real treat this year.

You can look forward to hours of art-filled entertainment, crafts, projects and much, much more.

“We have at least 20 different workshops planned this year,” explains Jacquie Brand, general manager of the Kamloops Arts Council. “These free creative workshops include painting, sculpting, theatre, mask making, lanterns, felting and much more.

We also will have some great live performances including children’s music, theatre and magic which will all be kicking off with a drumming circle at 11:00 a.m.”

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weather has been so nice. The entertainment starts at 11:00 a.m. with the drummers and continues on throughout the day every 30 minutes. You will be able to watch fun and excited performers of all ages try their hand at thrilling the audience. Entertainers include Lee’s Music’s young rock band “Riff Control,” Stories on Wheels, Western Canada Theatre’s Stage One performance of the Emperor’s New Clothes, the Selkie, and hoola hoop dancing. And of course no

day would be complete without Uncle Chris the Clown.

“Stories on Wheels is a unique street theatre storytelling act inspired by the traditional Japanese travelling show called Kamishibai (literally ‘paper theatre’),” continues Jacquie. “The tales are told by a comic narrator, using beautifully illustrated picture cards displayed in a magnificent miniature wooden stage attached to the – continued on page 2

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Business excellence finalists up for awards Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Canada Trust announced the finalists for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards at the Chamber’s monthly social last Wednesday.

The 45 independent Selection Committee members will now research and interview each finalist to determine the winners of the coveted 2011 Kamloops Chamber of Commerce | TD Canada Trust Business Excellence Awards.

Winners of the awards will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala, to be held the evening of Saturday, October 22.

“We congratulate all 140 nominees and our 47 finalists,” said Peter Aylen, president of the Kamloops Chamber. “Now the excitement builds as the final winners are chosen over the next month.”

The 2011 Business Excellence Awards Finalists are: City of Kamloops Community Service Award: Canadian Tire Kamloops, NRI Distribution, TELUS; Venture Kamloops Resource Industry Award: Domtar, Douglas Lake Cattle Company, G&T Metallurgical; Berwick on the Park Service Provider Award

1-10 Staff: 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Conscientious Catering, Sandler Training; BC Hydro Power Smart Green Award 1-10 Staff: Crawford Electric, Culture Care Landscaping, Windcor Power Systems Corp; Kamloops Ford Lincoln Service Provider Award 11+ Staff: Chubb Edwards, Daley & Company, Kamloops Convention Centre; RBC Green Award 11+ Staff: Nature’s Fare Markets, Ridgepointe at Pineview, South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre; Home Based Business of the Year Award: Kamloops Momma Magazine, Made with Love Delectable Edibles, Spark your Imagination, Uncle Chris the Clown; Aberdeen Mall Retailer Award 1-10 Staff: Hi-Tech Vacuums, Jardines Domaine, Lizzie Bits Baby Co; BCLC Technology Innovator Award: AxiMech Technologies Corporation, Net Shift Media, Visual Statement; Underwriters Insurance Brokers Retailer Award 11+ Staff: Kamloops Harley Davidson, Petland, Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters; Tourism Kamloops & Tourism Sun Peaks Tourism & Hospitality Award: Bear Country Property Management Ltd., Best Western Kamloops Plus, Hotel 540; BDC

Jennifer Harbaruk of Lizzie Bits Baby Co. (R) with her daughter Lizzie at the recent Chamber of Commerce social. They celebrated the announcement that they made it to the short list in the Thompson Rivers University School of Business & Economics Young Entrepreneur category in the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Business Development Bank Manufacturer Award: Craig’s Bakery. Hytracker Manufacturing Ltd., Scorpion Technologies Inc; Excel Personnel Business Person of the Year Award: Peter CameronInglis – Greater Than Technology, Mike Miltimore – Lee’s Music, Natalie Peace – Booster Juice; Thompson Rivers University School of Business & Economics

Young Entrepreneur Award: Ashley Gribble – Kamloops Urban Tailz Pet Care; Jennifer Harbaruk – Lizzie Bits Baby Co; Shawn Harnett – At Your Service Catering; Michael Koehn – Mindteams Professional Support Services; Home Hardware First Nations Business of the Year Award: CSC Electric Ltd., Manny Tan, Salto Waterworks.

Phoenix Centre AGM speakers will inspire This year the Phoenix Centre Society for Alcohol and Drug Services is proud to host two remarkable speakers with amazing presentations at their Annual General Meeting on September 22 at 12:30pm at the Coast Canadian Inn, 339 St Paul St. Dan Carter has lived a life that could best described as inspirational, meaningful, and tragic. His life has been one of great courage and includes overcoming a 20-year addiction to drugs and alcohol that almost took his life. Dan is now an author, national speaker and television producer and host. Dan is living proof that change is possible.

Dan will share his own story of recovery as well as speak to the importance of the work being done in our community to serve those who struggle with addiction and mental health issues. His message is one of gratitude and acknowledgement of all the individuals who work tirelessly assisting those who need help.

Richard Wagamese is one of

Canada’s foremost Native authors and storytellers. Working as a professional writer since 1979, he’s been a newspaper columnist and reporter, radio and television broadcaster and producer, documentary producer and the author of eleven titles for major Canadian publishers. Richard will present on the issue of Addiction and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Up From the Darkness. It will focus on how PTSD is symptomatic of

his personal substance abuse issues and how pervasive it is with the marginalized and formerly homeless clients Richard and his wife Debra Powell serve as landlords.

The Phoenix Centre encourages everyone from all walks of life to take advantage of this important opportunity, including those who work in or interested in working in the area of human service, want to learn more about services and/or the area of addiction and men-

tal health, and/or are a concerned community member. Tickets can be purchased at the Phoenix Centre at 922 3rd Avenue, Kamloops Brain Injury Association at 408 Victoria Street, John Howard Society at 529 Seymour St, and at the door. Snacks and beverages will be provided during the intermission (please feel free to bring a bag lunch). For more information please contact the Phoenix Centre at 250-374-4634.

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back of a vintage bicycle. And the Selkie is based on traditional folklore that appears in many different parts of the world. An Irish fisherman watches in awe as a seal removes her seal-coat to transform into a beautiful, mysterious woman. He falls instantly in love, and determines that she will be his wife.”

Also at the park will be a variety of community booths including YMCA/YWCA, KELLI, Make Children First, Big Little Science Centre, the Kamloops Museum and more.

The workshops focus on a wide array of fun and art including henna, clay works, tickle trunk dress up, felting, belly dancing, yarn scarves, zentangles, acrylics, sun catchers, print

making, puppets, wire sculpture, water colours and more.

It all happens this Saturday, September 17 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Riverside Park. For more information you can contact the Kamloops Arts Council at 250-372-7323 or visit them online at www. kamloopsarts.ca.

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(L-R) Gisela Ruckert, Christopher Darwent (City of Kamloops Traffic and Transportation engineer), and Ray Perreault discuss the progress of bike lane construction at the Valleyview interchange recently. The multi-use path is a key connection in the City of Kamloops Bicycle Master Plan, and will also provide a connection for pedestrians and other non-vehicle users. Gisela is one of the organizers of The Great Green Transportation Tune-Up, a week of events with a focus on sustainable transportation happening September 26 to October 1, and Ray is the force behind Arnica Artist Run Gallery’s Bicycle Summit, which has a series of events taking place until the end of October.

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Mayor Peter Milobar has proclaimed September 21 “World Peace Day” in Kamloops.

To inaugurate World Peace Day, the Japanese Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters in New York City. The bell is cast from coins donated by children from all continents. Peace Day has grown to include millions of people in all parts of the world, and each year events are organized to commemorate and celebrate this day.

In Kamloops, there will be a peace celebration at Riverside Park from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on September 21. Participants can choose a rock from the riverbed, receive a First Nations blessing for the rock, paint the rock with a peaceful word or picture and

plant it with others to spell the word “peace” in the newly-dedicated peace garden.

“There’ll be lots of sidewalk chalk and we’d like to see peace messages and images all the way from the pier to the high-water marker,” said Pat Zogar of the Centre for Spiritual Living Kamloops who is organizing the event.

There’ll be white peace dove badges to wear to demonstrate your commitment to peace.

Anyone who has an idea for their own peace project is welcome to bring it down to the park for all to see.

For more information, contact Pat Zogar at 250-682-2164, or by email at: zogar@ shaw.ca.

With your help we can stop City Council from spending $8M on a parkade in Riverside Park.

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THE ART OF BIDDING Kamloops Art Gallery fundraising coordinator Judy Basso (L) and Daljit Sadhra of TD Canada Trust announce the exciting details of this year’s Kamloops Art Gallery 23rd annual original art auction, to be held on October 1. Daljit is the MC for the evening, and will be joined by auctioneer Barry Brady. There will be original art on offer from local, regional and nationally recognized artists, as well as pre-bids on auction items, including a treasure chest prize package of fun things to do in Vancouver. The theme of the cocktail party fundraiser event is “Black and White and Bring on the Bling,” so Judy certainly has lots to twirl her boa about!

Declaring video stores dead a misconception

To the editor: Yes we’ve all heard that the remaining 253 Blockbuster stores are scheduled to close, but that is by no means the end of the video store in Canada.

Independent video stores were the innovators that founded the rental business long before Blockbuster and the many other chains that once existed arrived in our neighbourhoods. The demise of the last video store standing has been greatly exaggerated. We are still here in the thousands across our great country as the independent video stores are still an integral part of their local communities across Canada. Media outlets mostly do not notice us, as we quietly go about our business, especially when the big guy’s are making so much noise. We hope our local media notices that we’re still here, some of us independents having survived and thrived for almost three decades in a Darwinian free-market “global” system.

The reality is that Blockbuster and Movie Gallery in Canada were for the most part healthy and viable businesses that were brought down by the debts of their U.S. parents. The U.S. brick and mortar video stores are under siege primarily by Redbox kiosks and Netflix’s DVD by mail delivery, neither of which exist in Canada. Yes Netflix streaming and other alternative sources provide movies in Canada, but they simply don’t have the selection or market share they enjoy in the U.S.

The typical Canadian seeks out all kinds of systems of entertainment delivery, and the local independent video store is happy to be one of those sources that not only provides the highest quality video/audio concept along with a social, visual, and tactile human experience, we also employ the son and daughters of your community. We can all marvel at the wonders of technology, however there are always trade-offs and occasionally we just need a little down-to-earth nostalgic practical customer experience by going back to our new/old customer roots, which enhances our sense of community.

We are still here because we are responsive local independent owners who cater to the individualized needs of our customers and contribute to the fabric of our communities.

Not only do I continue to run a

local video store, I recently attended a conference of independent video store owners from across Canada, all of us are members of the Movie Experts TEAM which is made up of locally-owned stores that are located in towns and cities from coast to coast. The overall consensus was very positive with the prospect of the video business coming full circle back to the independent local operators. The current reshaping of our business is necessary to correct the current imbalance of supply and demand. We are all still here to serve the entertainment needs of the consumers in our markets and I encourage you to balance the coverage of the demise of Blockbuster with the story of the perseverance of the independent local business owner.

Denis Walsh, Moviemart Downtown

Get ready to parade with Santa The 2011 Annual Santa Claus Parade this year is on Saturday, November 26, and the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) would like to invite you to join them for the biggest outdoor celebration of the winter season. The application deadline is November 9, or as soon as they reach 75 entries, whichever is sooner.

The fabulous theme of this year’s parade is being finalized, and will be announced soon.

The cost to participate is $50.00. A

special reminder to non-profit participants that this year only the first 25 entries will be free, after that it will cost $50 to participate whether you are non-profit or not. Enter by downloading and filling out the application form at www.christmastown.ca or give the KCBIA a call at 250-3723242 and they can fax one to you.

If you need tips or advice on how to build a parade float, check out www. christmastown.ca. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the KCBIA!

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Smorgasbord Deli showcases local products

Did you know that when the average North American sits down to eat, each ingredient on their plate must travel an average of 1500 miles or 2400 kilometers to be there on that plate? That is a distance that many of us have never even traveled ourselves by car let alone just for a carrot. Everything from your produce to your meat, from your wheat to your beverages goes on a holiday before it actually gets to the store and then to your plate. “Shopping and buying local helps our economy,� explains Dalton Strong of the Smorgasbord Deli and Country Garden Greenhouse. “If you stay local, each $100 on average provides $600 worth of value to the community, while it still remains in circulation. The longer it circulates, the more benefit it produces.

Compare this to buying at a corporate store where profits leave the economy to go to shareholders and overpaid CEOs abroad.�

There are many reasons to try and eat as locally as possible. Not only does it put some much needed money into our local economy by supporting our area farmers, ranchers and locally owned stores but also it is healthier, tends to have way fewer chemicals associated with it and it is definitely fresher. Although many people know that they should try to shop local, few do because they think it is too difficult. And so Anita and Dalton Strong of the Smorgasbord Deli are holding an Open House to showcase their vast supply of local products to put that myth to rest. “We are having an Open House to feature the local suppliers of many of our quality products on September 21 from 1:00 p.m. to

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Smile for the Foodbank This year Tim Hortons has chosen The Kamloops Food Bank to be the recipient of their 2011 Smile Cookie Fundraiser. This year’s Smile Cookie Fundraiser runs September 19 until September 25, and special smiling chocolate chip cookies are available at all participating Kamloops Tim Hortons.

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ship program that raises funds for local charities across Canada and the United States. This unique program originated in Hamilton, Ontario in 1996 as a way to help raise funds for the McMaster Children’s Hospital. Since then, it has expanded across Canada helping a variety of children’s charities, hospitals and community programs.

Annual Kamloops Writers Fair The Kamloops Arts Council and BC Living Arts presents the second annual Kamloops Writers Fair on November 4 and 5 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre The Kamloops Arts Council exists to support emerging artists (includes new writers), as well as providing exposure for established BC authors. They have joined together with BC Living Arts, as well as mentorship from the Federation of BC Writers, to bring more visibility to the literary arts in our community. This day and a half

conference offers an open mic platform to share recent work, Blue Pencil Critique sessions, networking opportunities, and a series of workshops to help in the development of your work.

The Kamloops Writers Fair welcomes writers of all genres, both professional and emerging.

Last year’s conference sold out before the registration deadline so sign up now! To register and for a full schedule and details of conference, go to Kamloops Arts Council website at www.kamloopsarts.ca. Details also available at www.bclivingarts.ca.

In honor of Sandy Wiseman The Women In Networking Club (WINC) invites women to join them for at their meeting on September 20 at 7:30 a.m. at the Smorgasbord Restaurant at 225 7th Ave. This meeting is in honor of Sandy Wiseman, founding member of

WINC, who passed away last month. A few minutes will be taken to recognize her contribution to supporting women in their personal and business lives. Many women became a part of WINC through Sandy’s invitation and encouragement.

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South Shore resident and avid sports fan Terry Marusyk (R) met up with BC Lions football player Cauch Muamba when the Leos were in town this summer for their training camp.

Public info forum on parkade

The Council of Canadians believes that the more information a person has the better he is equipped to vote intelligently on any given topic.

The ‘parkade in the park’ issue is no different and in helping to collect signatures for the counter-petition on borrowing funds for the proposed parkade in Riverside Park, it has become apparent that such information is sadly lacking for many people, although the City’s points are posted on their website.

Consequently, the Kamloops chapter of the Council of Canadians together with the Kamloops Voters’ Society has arranged a moderated debate between the proponents’ and the opponents’ sides. Clear understandable information will be presented by both sides, fol-

lowed by an opportunity for the public to ask relevant questions.

The debate will take place on Thursday, September 15 from 7 to 9 pm at Desert Gardens at 540 Seymour St. and will feature Councilor Tina Lange speaking for the parkade construction and Councilor Denis Walsh speaking against. TRU political scientist Derek Cook will moderate the debate. The event is co-sponsored by the Council of Canadians, Kamloops Voters’ Society and the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association.

The event is free and all are welcome to come and enrich their understanding of this important topic.

For further information please contact Anita Strong by calling 250-377-0055.

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Depression and diabetes In this article I would like to take your child assessed by their doctor the time to discuss an important if you think that they may be having condition that often can arise upon trouble coping. being diagnosed with or living with For those of you who are copa chronic disease: depression. The ing with Type 1 or 2 diabetes as an lifetime incidence of developing de- adult, there are many options to help pression in the general population is you cope. The Canadian Diabetes ~7.5%, which doubles Association has an acto ~15% in diabetics. tive support group in Unfortunately, this Kamloops that meets topic is not always asregularly that can ofsessed by your healthfer advice and support. care providers as they You can reach them at may be preoccupied 1-888-628-9494 for with dealing with the more information on physical aspect of your their meetings. It is condition. Additionnice to meet with peoally, you may feel un- HealtH matters ple who can relate to comfortable bringing your specific condition Laura Burgess this topic up as you are and offer you advice unsure of how to feel about your di- based on their personal experience. agnosis. However, I encourage you They often have guest speakers or to discuss your feelings surrounding can connect you with medical proyour diagnosis with both your health- fessionals who can answer your care providers and family/friends as questions and help you resolve any it is normal to feel overwhelmed issues about your diabetes. Lifestyle when learning to cope with living measurements that you can take to with a chronic condition. help with anxiety or depression This topic can be especially im- include regular physical exercise, portant for parents to keep open stress management techniques, and communication when raising a proper sleep hygiene. Some stress child who has Type 1 diabetes. They management techniques that people may have feelings of being different often find helpful are deep breathing than their friends which can be par- exercises, meditation, and taking the ticularly challenging to cope with time to relax and read a good book. during their teenage years. During There are a few supplements that these years, they may also being are found to be beneficial for helpdealing with body image issues ing with stress, anxiety, and depreswhich can be amplified by their sion, such as Vitamin B Complex diabetes. One symptom that may and Omega 3 Fish Oils. Of course, demonstrate that your child may be it is important to inform you doctor struggling with this depression is if of your feelings so that he/she can their diabetes is poorly controlled. assess if prescription medication This would indicate that they may may be beneficial. be skipping meals or insulin or I hope that this review encourages binging on junk food in order to fit you share your feelings and get the in with their peers. It is especially support you need to live a balanced important during the teenage years life – emotionally, physically, and that you empower your child to care spiritually. Remember, your healthfor their condition and support them care providers are here to support in keeping it controlled through your health on all levels to ensure proper eating and insulin use. Also, that you are able to live your life to it may be beneficial for you to in- the fullest while managing a chronic troduce your child to other children condition. with Type 1 diabetes so they have Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., someone that they can relate with. Certified Diabetes Educator and You may want to consider having Pharmacist

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Answers from out of nowhere

Did you ever search futilely describe the Divinity. This is for something you’d lost, give what is sacred and holy, this up the search and commonality that have it just show we all have, this up? Sometimes we knowing that we are have to stop looking all one and that what in order to find our is known to one of lost objects – and us can be known to our lost answers. all of us.

Our subconscious And this of course minds are filled is the basis for the with answers. I Golden Rule: “do something to believe that in our unto others as you think about subconscious mind would have othRev. Patricia Zogar we are all connecters do unto you.” ed, that there is a common Because when we know that we mind, accessible to us all, that are one at our core, we know that has all the answers. But how do we cannot hurt anyone else withwe access it? out hurting ourselves, we canMeditation is one way. We can not deprive anyone else without request an answer from the com- depriving ourselves, and every mon mind and then simply sit. time we do good for another, we Often we will suddenly have the benefit ourselves. urge to “look somewhere else,” Every religion and every faith or “try something else” and we tradition has a teaching similar to will find our answer. the Golden Rule. It is the wisdom Another way is to request an of all ages and all paths. answer during sleep. We may Trust your subconscious mind; have a dream that provides the it is tapped into God Itself. answer or may simply wake up Rev. Patricia Zogar is spiriin the morning, knowing. tual director of the Centre for In my philosophy, Universal Spiritual Living, Kamloops, Mind is one term we use to www.cslkamloops.org

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n Call for Entry- Christmas at the Courthouse : The Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street, calls for entries to the 5th annual Christmas at the Courthouse fine art and craft juried art show & sale Nov 26 & 27. Applications can be picked up at the old Courthouse Gallery or visit kamloopscourthousegallery.ca. n TNRD Library Annual Booksale runs Sept. 13 to 18 at the Sahali Mall during mall hours. n Shambhala Meditation Group of Kamloops - Open House with Dharma Talk, Sept. 15 at 7pm.

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Starting Sept. 21 at 7pm a 5-week course: “Meditation in Everyday Life� 433b Lansdowne St. (above Frankly Coffee) For information: www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Liz 250-376-4224. n Business and Professional Women (BPW) Open House Sept 15, 5-7pm at Sandman Inn, 550 Columbia St. RSVP to Joanne at 250-320-4214 or kamloopsbpw@gmail.com. n Developing World Connections Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 15 at Sun Rivers. 10am registration, 11am shotgun start. To register or volunteer, contact Bobbi Rothenburger at 250-377-5879 or bobbi@developingworldconnections.org n Historical Bibles display Sept.

15–17 during mall hours, Sahali Centre Mall, 945 Columbia St. W. n First Annual Tomato Festival on Sept. 17, 9am–1pm at the Downtown Farmers Market. For more info contact Ken by email at:

sentation on recent research into the maritime transportation history of BC’s Interior. Sept. 22, 6:307:30pm at Kamloops Museum. To register, call 250-828-3576. n Elk’s Building Open House at 409 Seymour St. on Sept. 23, 24 & 25. Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. 10-4pm & Sun. 10-4pm. Featuring Ana Banana Cakes and More, Kathleen Raven’s Underground Pottery studio, and Pilates Tree. n The Tickled Pink team is having a Run for the Cure fundraiser on Sept. 23 at 6:30pm at Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine Restaurant at 165 Victoria St. For tickets contact Marie Jackson at 250-377-6500 or marie.jackson@interiorhealth.ca. n Clean Bin Project film screenon Sept.

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80 on Sept. 18 at 2pm in the Barber n VW Turtle River Race with come. For info call 250-579-2078. n Actors needed for Trial of Centre, TRU House of Learning proceeds to Western Canada Building. Presented by BC Living Theatre - Sept.18, races start at Ebenezer Scrooge - Kamloops Arts. Tickets available at Kamloops 1pm and 2pm at the Yacht Club. Players are looking for male and Live Box Office at 1025 Lorne St., Get your tickets at www.wctlive.ca, female actors 30 years and up for 250-374-5483, or at the door.

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For more information call 250372-1980. n Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 W. Seymour St., 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Feature artist for September is Cylynne Edgelow presenting “Tapestries”, woven wall hangings and framed art. Cylynne is inspired by the landscape and endless vistas of this region.

Visit the Courthouse Gallery for local fine art and craft. Free parking, no HST, handicap accessible. www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca n Summer Art Camps 2011, BMO Open Gallery, 465 Victoria St. Sept. 1 to Oct. 8.

A selection of art made by Summer Art Camp participants, ages 4 to 12 will be on display. n Kamloops Film Society presents Mike Mills’ “Beginners”. Sept 15 at 7pm at Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. Comedic film about a straight son (Ewan McGregor) coming to terms with his own love’s possibilities after his 75-year-old gay father (Christopher Plummer) comes out of the closet. n Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria St. Sept. 16 &17 – Brickhouse Sept. 22 – Blackdog Blue Sept. 23 & 24 - Wheelhouse n The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. 250-828-7998.

Sept 17 at 8 pm, Dan Oig and Windborne.

Luke Vigneault (Qui Groove) shows his PandaTrans–Morphication exhibition of illustrations at the Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery at 7 Seymour Street West until September 24. Luke (pictured in this self-portrait) has loved art in every form since before he had memory. Comics and illustration have always been his biggest influence and have shaped many of the pictures in Panda - Trans-Morphication in a very large way. Luke believes that art doesn’t always need to “say” anything. Sometimes, looking is more than enough. Luke has always gotten great pleasure from the enjoyment of detail, and hopes that shows through in the pictures in this exhibit.

n Children’s Arts Festival Sept. 17, 11am - 4pm, Riverside Park. Join the Kamloops Arts Council as they host this exciting family friendly event filled with arts, crafts, entertainment and excitement for the entire family! n Western Canada Theatre presents Betrayal by Harold Pinter, Sept 22- Oct 8 at Western Canada Theatre.

Tickets available through Kamloops Live! Box Office: 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.ca n REEL CHANGE SustainAbility Film Fest, September 23 and 24 at TRU. The film fest features eleven award-winning documentaries about a wide range of sustainability topics, everything from genuine wealth and species protection to educational reform and sustainable business. For film synopses, screening times and locations, and panelists, visit www.freshoutlookfoundation.org n CFBX Fourth Annual Record Fair, October 2 at the Terrace in the Campus Activity Centre at TRU. Wide variety of

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VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Beware of individuals who are not that reliable or well known to you. You should follow through on educational endeavors you have wanted to pursue for some time. Someone you work with may be withholding valuable information.

LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Get busy trying to make more money. Those who have been too demanding should be put in their place or out to pasture. Don’t be too eager to give a piece of your mind or even your opinion this week. Be professional, and you will advance more quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) You may have been trying to do too much, leaving yourself exhausted and open to colds and infections. Problems with in-laws or relatives may be more damaging than you realize. Someone envious of your popularity may challenge you to a debate. A lack of support and negativity have been the main problems.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21)  Money may slip through your fingers. Mingle with individuals who are established and can give you some serious insight into business and future trends. Keep important information to yourself. Take a close look at documents before signing.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) You have your own family to consider as well. Go after your professional goals. You must be extremely careful not to let relatives or friends interfere in your personal life. Don’t believe everything you hear. Spend time getting to know each other.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19)  Try looking into new ways to make extra money. Don’t start a dispute unless you’re prepared to accept irreversible results. Try not to overspend on luxury items. Read the fine print.

PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20)  Sign up for courses or join a fitness club.

Your determination and stamina will make your work look flawless and effortless. Outbursts of passion may cause arguments with your mate.

Invite people home to discuss your plans for group fundraising events.

ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) You need an outlet that will help take your mind off any troubles at work. Strength will come from your ability to overtake just about any one. Be honest if you wish to solve the problem.

TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) Avoid overloading your plate. Try not to discuss important matters with colleagues. You are in a high energy, get it all done, mood and you’ll have little patience with those who are slacking off. You will learn valuable information if you travel this week.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You can learn a great deal if you listen to those who are older or more experienced. Past partners may try to come back into your life. Finish up any correspondence by early afternoon.

Get involved in competitive sports. Friends will appreciate your attention and playful nature.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your loved ones could set you off. You may find that your emotional partner will not be too eager to accommodate you. Property investments should pay off. Changes will not be easy for the youngsters involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Relatives will be happy that you dropped by.

Broaden your horizons and look into programs that will teach you awareness and relaxation. Travel will be exciting. Dealing with foreigners will be most enlightening.

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