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#YKA360 Challenge Offers Boldly Unscripted Experiences If you see the #YKA360 Kamera Krew out and about in Kamloops, be prepared for anything – including jumping out of an airplane. As part of Tourism Kamloops’ new “Boldly Unscripted” branding, a new campaign under the hashtag #YKA360 is giving both tourists and locals alike a chance to partake in some of the amazing activities Kamloops has to offer. For the next year Tourism Kamloops and their #YKA360 Kamera Krew will be presenting people with challenge cards and filming the results. The videos are then posted online for the world to see. “Every time we challenge someone and post a video, we see a lot of liking, sharing, and excitement about the content,” said Tourism Kam-
loops CEO Beverley DeSantis, adding, “Everyone is talking about the Kamera Krew.” So far Tourism Kamloops has posted six videos of people taking the #YKA360 challenge. The most popular features members of the BC Lions, who were in Kamloops a few weeks ago for training camp. Four Lions were tasked with a series of aquatic challenges, including a no-splash diving competition, synchronized swimming, and a diving board long jump, all at the TCC pool. “The challenge is a great way to showcase all that Kamloops has to offer. We love coming here for training camp but really weren’t aware of all the things there were to do on our downtime,” said Lions General Manager Wally Buono.
Other challenges have included target shooting, a dragon boat race, eating ice cream with no hands, and, perhaps the most thrilling, skydiving. “You may think you are stopping in Kamloops to fill up on gas and suddenly find yourself jumping out of an airplane, experiencing a wine tour, or playing a round of golf,” said DeStantis. “We have buckets of challenges for anyone feeling bold and wanting to try something unscripted.” So keep a lookout for the #YKA360 Kamera Krew literally everywhere, from local hiking trails and sporting events to shopping malls, restaurants, and gas stations. You never know what challenges and adventures are waiting for you.
The Kamloops Art Council has announced two new art exhibitions, Gravity and Grace by artist Donna Vanderlip and Inside Out by artist Brian Valli. Gravity and Grace, inspired the book of the same name by early 20th century French intellectual Simone Weil, reflects the challenges of living through the weight of the human journey. Vanderlip spoke about her exploration of the human form through clay sculpture. “Creating the human figure out of clay allowed me to explore various expressions of ideas I often contemplate while in the creative process,” she said, adding that the theme “gravity and grace” had found its way into many of her sculptures and murals. An Oakville, Ontario native, Vanderlip has lived in many parts of the world, including Asia and Europe, but now calls Westwold home. Inside Out represents the journey through art and progression artist Valli has made over the last two years through Saturday Morning Art With KCP. Established artist and mentor Kelly Tilly Perry has guided Valli through his art journey during her morning art classes at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre. The opening reception for Gravity and Grace will be held at the KAC Main Gallery on July 14 from 5 pm to 7 pm, with Inside Out opening the following day, July 15, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Both exhibits will run until August at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.
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Perception is a funny thing. People who’ve grown up in their own little garden, rarely venturing out into the wider world, will often have a very different perspective of society, humanity, and themselves when compared to others who Traffic in Istanbul on a good day have devoted their lives to exploring different cultures and the day-to-day interactions felt… societies. That isn’t to say the different. Surreal. Like I had former is better than the latter, been in stasis for six years while as refraining from exploration my home evolved without me. can be comfortable and safe. Most strikingly, what I thought But this isn’t about those people. was bad traffic before seems This is my perspective. laughable after experiencing I recently spent six years liv- a city with traffic jams on par ing overseas, in Istanbul, Turkey. with the worst in the world. I’m sure all the (sometimes mis) Take for example commutadventures and experiences I ing. In Istanbul it was a comlived through will be recounted plete nightmare. I literally had and referenced countless times a cross-continental commute in this space, but the most valu- for work every day, as I lived able thing living away from on the Asian side of Istanbul Kamloops during those years but worked on the European has brought me is perspective. side. This often resulted in a When I returned to Kamloops two-hour commute involvlast fall after all that time away I ing walking, a subway ride (or was struck by how different Ka- two), a ferry ride across the mloops was. And I don’t mean Bosphorus Strait, and a shuttle physically, despite new busi- service weaving in an out of innesses and suburban tracts sprin- sane traffic just to get to work kled around this ever-expanding in the morning (that doesn’t city. The people, the atmosphere,
even include the journey home). Ten extra minutes to get over the Overlander Bridge because traffic is backed up the Summit connector? Yes, please. Then there’s the quality of the public transportation. In Istanbul, people were packed into buses like sardines, sometimes with passengers hanging out the doors, and one is rarely given the luxury of even an elbow’s worth of room, while pickpockets and harassment are legitimate concerns. In a city of up to 20 million people, you can imagine how insane it was daily. Taking the good old No. 3 bus out to Westsyde for 20 minutes? As easy as a summer breeze compared to the transport in Istanbul. Those are just two examples of many that show how your own personal perspective can
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Knotweed is a tall, bamboo-like plant that is one of the worst invasive species and is on the top ten list for eradication in BC. There are currently four knotweed species in BC and one is in Kamloops - Japanese Knotweed. Not only is it invasive, it erodes soil, affects fish habitats, and damages property (e.g. can push through concrete). If you suspect you have knotweed on your property, report it immediately: www.reportaweedbc.ca or call 250-828-3888.
On July 8 McGowan Park played host to the Kamloops Highland Games, an event full of fun with a Scottish twist. Attendees enjoyed SCA fighting
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Kamloops has a climate of mild winters, hot summers and light precipitation, and at lower elevations grasslands are the dominant vegetation type. However, as elevation increases the annual precipitation rises, and at about 975 meters the grasslands give way to dry forests dominated by interior Douglas fir. These firs are not the towering giants that we know on the west coast, but they are a related variety and are themselves capable of attaining very impressive sizes. All of the biggest living trees I’ve found in my forest wanderings around Kamloops are Douglas firs. Big trees are beautiful and majestic. Their strength, long lifespans and regal stature give them a monument-like quality which makes me feel more in tune with my surroundings, and I always experience a pleasant, relaxed, comfortable feeling when in their presence. If you are looking for big trees, search for isolated individuals in open country, or look along forest edges. These ‘open grown’ trees do not have to share resources as forest trees do, and as a result can sometimes reach much greater size than ‘stand grown’ trees of the same species and age. They also tend to
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develop a characteristic shape, having thick bases and tapered trunks, which can make them appear to be even more massive. Some of the biggest trees in our area can be found along the upper edge of the Lac du Bois Grasslands near McQueen Lake. One outstanding individual is located near the southeast corner of the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre property, just north of the Grasslands Community Trail. It is the largest in a scattered group of several old firs and has a circumference of 16’- 4” measured three feet above the ground. To find this tree, drive past McQueen Lake to the northwest trailhead of the Grasslands Community Trail, then follow the trail south along a fence until reaching the fence corner at the edge of a meadow. Cross the fence at this corner and follow the trail west for 70 meters; the tree will then be beside you on the north side of the trail. Alternately, park just south of McQueen Lake at Day Center Road and walk that road east to the Day Center, then pass between two ponds and follow the north side of a wire fence through an aspen grove until reaching the same spot.
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Movie Night, Let’s Dance, Gambler’s Anonymous ■■ The Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Night will be held on July 25 at Riverside Park, with a showing of Lego Batman. Tickets are by donation ($3 per person or $10 per family) with all proceeds going to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kamloops. ■■ The Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club is hosting a “Let’s Dance” event at the Brock Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd on July 15 from 7:30-11:30 pm. Featuring music from Home Brew, tickets are $10 each. Call Francoise (778-220-8010), Norma (250-299-7221) or Zonia (250-372-0091) for tickets. ■■ The Kamloops Blood Donor Clinic will be open on July 18 from 12-7 pm at the Calvary Community Church 1205 Rogers Way. If you want to donate, check your eligibility at blood. ca/en/blood. Make sure you are hydrated and bring photo ID. ■■ A new Gambler’s Anonymous group meets on Thursday evenings, 7 pm, at Desert Gardens, 554 Seymour St. Call John at 250-318-8370 or email john814@shaw.ca for more information. ■■ The Salvation Army is seeking a mobile kitchen assistant for the Hunger Heroes Fundraising Concert to be held on July 15 at Riverside Park from 9am to 5:30 pm. Volunteers must be kitchen oriented. call Christine at 250-554-1611 ext. 205 ■■ The Kamloops Dragonboat Festival is looking for 35 people to assist with boat
loading, registration , and other tasks during the festival on Aug. 12. Training will be provided through online webinars and over the phone. Call Volunteer Coordinator Dana at 250-3775813 if you’re interested. ■■ The Artisans Alive live music program has expanded to include evenings. Musicians will entertain downtown visitors with live music Thursday and Friday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm all summer long, in addition Wednesday through Sunday from 11:30 am to 2 pm. See the schedule at downtownkamloops.com. ■■ The Kamloops YMCAYWCA will be offering free summer membership to teens aged 13-18 now through Aug. 31 to promote healthy physical activity. Don’t miss this chance to get out and get healthy! Call 250-372-7725 for more info. ■■ Saturday Farmer’s Market 200 block of St. Paul St. and the Stewart Wood schoolyard. 8:30am-12:30pm. FMI http:// www.kamloopsfarmersmarket. com/ ■■ Project X Theatre return to Prince Charles Park from July 10 – 29 with performances of The Jungle Book and Rapunzel. More information is available at www.projectxtheatre.ca ■■ Kamloops Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7:159:00 pm the 3rd Monday of each month at The Yoga Loft 201-409 Seymour Street. Open to women of all ages and stages. FMI Kamloopsbcsg@gmail.com
Bright Red Book Bus makes summer reading fun It doesn’t take an astute observer to have noticed that bright red-roofed bus parked at various schools and parks around the city this month. Thanks to the Stollery Charitable Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, Literacy in Kamloops, the TNRD Library, and School District No. 73, this summer the Bright Red Book Bus will be on tour offering books to Kamloops children. The bus will be making scheduled stops at Kamloops
schools and parks all summer long to encourage summer reading, providing a wide selection of books for youngsters. Each year the Bright Red Book Bus initiative encourages thousands of young readers to read for pleasure. For information about when the Bright Red Book Bus will be at a park or school near you, check out the schedule posted on its Facebook page www. facebook.com/brightredbookbus.
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DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) A financial gift arrives from afar. Although reality has given reason for a second look at the books, closer inspection “green lights” financial adventures. This doesn’t mean the bank is open and it’s time to spend. Use caution but the way appears clear. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You’re the dream with untapped potential. Look deep and release hidden talents that you previously only wished you had. Success is at hand but it’s through your own efforts that goals will manifest. DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Speak up and let your words lead the way. You’ve entered an astro-cycle where your immediate environment is blessed with harmony and love. Short trips and activities close to home lead to romance and small financial rewards. DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) You’ve entered a financial cycle where bills will get paid and overdue checks finally arrive in the mail. An unattainable dream found in your social network suddenly comes within reach but you’ll still have to take the steps to make them come true. Watch your words.
July is Smart Irrigation Month and we challenge you to use water wisely. Visit our website for water saving tips.
DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Dress your best when stepping out. You’re the object of public adoration and a special fan becomes more than just a close friend. Romance gets a boost of dream magic. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
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