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everybody is Irish on st. Patrick’s Day On March 17, most of us wear green, drink green beer and celebrate the “luck of the Irish.” Sure, it’s a fun tradition, but how many of us know why St. Patrick’s Day exists? Though St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, he was born in Britain. When he was sixteen, Irish raiders attacked his family’s estate and captured him. He was held captive in Ireland for six years. As a lonely and isolated shepherd, he turned to Christianity. His personal writings reveal that in a dream, he heard the voice of God urging him to leave Ireland. He escaped Ireland on foot, walking nearly 200 miles to Britain to undertake fifteen years of religious education. Patrick was ordained as a priest and returned to Ireland. He ministered Christians and converted the Irish (then predominantly pagans) to Christianity. Patrick’s familiarity with the Irish language and culture helped him connect with the Irish, and ingratiate Irish ritual and symbolism into his teachings. March 17 marks the supposed date of Saint Patrick’s death, and is celebrated as a religious and cultural holiday across the globe. Now that you know the story behind the celebration—get out your green gear, fetch a four-leaf clover and take your pick of the fabulous events sweeping across Kamloops on March 17. Kamloops Pride is hosting their annual St Patrick’s Day Dance. The 19+ event is open to the LGBTQ2+ community and allies. Dance the night away with beats by DJ Common Sound. There are raffle prizes to be won, and 50/50 tickets available. President Kirstin McLaughlin welcomes
party guests to “get their green on, and add Village from 6 to 7:30 p.m. some sparkle to St. Patrick’s Day.” Kamloops The family-friendly event promises to be a Legion, 425 Lansdowne. Tickets are $15.00 at celebration of community, creativity, connecthe door--$10.00 with a student card. For more tion, rhythm, fun, and “being one with the information about this event and other initia- drum.” Pre-registration through the Facebook tives check out their Facebook page or refer page is preferred. to the website kamloopspride.wixsite.com/ Cheffrey 911 Catering is hosting a daylong kamloopspride. food truck party. St Paddy’s on St. Paul can be Shark Club Kamloops & Southside Fridays found St. Paul St. and 3rd Ave. from 11 a.m. invite you to put on your finest green outfits, to 11 p.m. Enjoy fish and chips, Bangers and raise your glass, and join them for St. Patrick’s Mash, Braised Pork Belly, Potato Leek Soup Day on the Southside. Call (250) 852-6700 and Shepherd’s Pie. or email southsidefridaysrsvp@gmail.com Who needs lucky charms when you to book your VIP reservations. Doors open at have plenty of places and a plethora 9 p.m. of reasons to eat, drink and be Irish on Padlock Studios is collaborating with BC St Patrick’s Day? Green Party for an all-ages event. You’re Greener than you think! Enjoy some talented local performances, enjoy a local beer and support the Kamloops Arts Scene. Don’t miss Kamloops-North Thompson BC Greens candidate Dan Hines’ live performance!!! Kamloops Drum Connection is hosting UJAMMA- KDC’s Community Drum Circle in Room 4 at Lansdowne
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