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5th Annual CAP Team
Golf Tournament
Local golfers play Canadian Tour – page 2
June 16, 2011
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Blowfish Hair Studio – page 5
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Children get healthy at the downtown Y
Summer is almost combat challenge and a here and that means it pool party which are all is time to start planning open to the entire famwhat your kids are going ily. An inflatable bounce to do with their time castle and the Cliffside off of school this year. climbing wall will also Although as a parent you be onsite. Everyone who may get a little depressed attends can enter to win looking around at all the an annual family memhappy kids running carebership.” free through the parks Come down, get active while you are stuck in and learn about some the office, there will of the great programs still be lots of time for the YMCA-YWCA summer vacations and has for kids and famiday trips throughout the lies this summer and all season. In the meantime yearlong. The YMCAyou have activities, sumYWCA has three locamer camps, day camps, tions throughout town day care, wilderness outand various programs ings and more to plan for and facilities. Their wide your little ones to keep range of communitythem occupied on these specific programs and long summer days. services are designed If you are wondering to meet local needs and about some fun things promote growth of spirit, to occupy time throughmind and body of all out the summer, head to Little Aaliyah Boyetchko with her face painted enjoying the events at last year’s Kamloops people. Shelter services the Downtown YMCA- Community YMCA-YWCA Healthy Kids Day. for women and children YWCA at 400 Battle in crisis, parenting and Street this Sunday, June 5 to celebrate Healthy Kids Day. The YMCA- caregiver classes, special events, resident and day camps, and leaderYWCA has lots of energetic and fun activities planned to show you and ship training programs reach far beyond the walls of their facility to your children ways to keep active throughout the summer. empower and enhance the lives of community members regardless of “Come down to the downtown Y to celebrate Healthy Kids day on social, racial or economic backgrounds. June 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,” says Monica van der Meulen, Throughout the summer the YMCW-YWCA has full day camps as co-director of family services for the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA. “This well as weeklong camps at Camp Deka. They believe in helping chilis a free event for kids of all ages. There will be activities such as street dren and youth develop their character and through the Y resident camp hockey with the Kamloops Storm, SNAG golf, a fire and rescue junior – continued on page 2
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wilf Schmidt on April 23, 2011 at Hospice House.
He left us too soon. He had so much to give to everyone he met and to life itself. The open hearted love he gave to his wife, family, friends, his dogs, Paul Lake, teaching and his students, photography and the community, will be missed. Wilf was the kind of person who had no pretense or façade about him. This enabled an immediate connection to all kinds of people and situations in life. Our sadness is however tempered with peace and even joy as Wilf surpassed all expectations in his diagnosis of three years ago. Wilf was the oldest son of Georg and Elfriede Schmidt. Wilf is survived by his loving wife of 34 years Evelyn, mother Elfriede, brother Uve (Myda), nephew Andrey, niece Lianna, and his dear cousins Rolf Manteufel (Ursula) and Sonja Mertens. Wilf will be sorely missed by his many friends, collegues and students. Wilf spent his early years in Berlin, Germany and came to Canada in 1955 when he was 12 years old with his father. His mother and brother joined them six months later and they settled in New Westminster where his love for history and photography was born. In 1967, Wilf attended Simon Fraser University where he immersed himself in History and Political Science with a focus on Middle Eastern History. He loved the university and the excitement of learning. He had wanted to make a career in the Diplomatic Corp. but this shifted to teaching as a career. He taught in Kamloops from 1973 - 2004, first at John Peterson and then at Kamloops Senior Secondary. His subjects ranged from Social Studies, History to Photography. Wilf was involved with the students through yearbooks, student council and photo student exhibitions. He also taught adult workshops, Young Artist Conferences and TRU students through his “Little Photo Shop”. His gift was to bring out the best in everyone. A great distinction was given to him in 1983 with the “Award of Merit” from the “History and Social Science Teacher” for distinguished contribution to the teaching of History and Social Studies in Canada by the University of Western Ontario. Wilf also extended his love of teaching beyond the schools into the local and Provincial Executives of the B.C. Teachers Federation. Wilf’s 40-year love of photography culminated in the “Little Photo Shop” on Third Avenue. He loved being part of the downtown community and was very proud of his shop and carrying on the tradition of black and white film photography. He was never without a camera in his hands. Wilf was with the Kamloops Museum Association for over 15 years, the Heritage Committee, the Community Arts Council and had a 15-year commitment to the Macintosh Club. His background in photography and history gave him the passion to publish and write, culminating in many articles, calendars and two books which he co-edited with Wayne Norton. Wilf so appreciated living at Paul Lake where we built our home and enjoyed the lake. When he was undergoing chemotherapy, his favourite place was on his lounge on the deck where he could take advantage of the fresh air and hear the loons. He loved his three Siberian Huskies taking them skijoring on the frozen lake and biking with them in the hills. Wilf was able to see the preciousness in everything in life. He was a teacher to the end. Time ran out for Wilf but his inspiration and love will remain with us all. A Celebration of Life took place at the Interior Savings Center Parkside Lounge on Saturday, May 7, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to: Canadian Cancer Society, Kamloops Hospice Home, Kamloops S.P.C.A. or the Kamloops Museum Association Fund with the Kamloops Foundation. Condolences may be expressed at: kamloops@myalternative.ca
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Local golfers in western champs
Local golfers Adam Gruber, Ryan Krisko and Dion Sirianni have been awarded exemptions into the upcoming Canadian Tour Western Championship event to be held June 6-12 at Rivershore Golf Links. Adam Gruber is a local Kamloops golfer who currently calls The Dunes at Kamloops his home course. A graduate of Westsyde Secondary, he has played the last three years with the Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack golf team, helping them to a Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national championship in 2008. Ryan Krisko, also from Kamloops, is playing in his first Canadian Tour event at his home golf course of Rivershore Golf Links. Ryan is a two-time Rivershore club champion and
has won the Rivershore Amateur Club championship an amazing five times. Dion Sirianni’s golf career started when he was only 11 years old in Kamloops. He attended college at Lees-McCrae College in North Carolina on a golf scholarship from 2002–2006, qualified for the Canadian Tour in 2007 and moved back to Kamloops in 2008. Dion stayed very involved in golf by becoming an assistant coach with the TRU Wolfpack golf team in 2008. Since its inception as the Peter Jackson Tour in 1971, the Canadian Tour has evolved into a high-caliber, coast-to-coast training ground for professionals on their way to the PGA TOUR. Its alumni include the game’s Canadian legends and many of its most prominent international names.
Mission almost in the black
When Kelly Row joined the New Life Mission (NLM) last November as their new executive director, the organization was $200,000 in debt. The NLM operational budget is over $100,000 per month and they serve people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After a successful Christmas and Easter season the NLM has reduced its debt to just under $100,000. Private donations were up at both Christmas and Easter. “It has been remarkable how the community has come together to support the New Life Mission,” says executive director Kelly Row. The place the NLM sees that they have the most room for growth is in the business community. A Partner Package is available online to provide corporations with options for how they choose
to support the NLM. The last six months has seen a number of corporate partners join with the NLM. The United Way has joined the list of supporter with a $15,000 grant. While the NLM has rebounded, the summer months are traditionally low as far as financial support. The NLM is hoping people will consider donating this summer and they are encouraged to sign up for regular month-to- month donation. “We are hoping to hold our ground this summer,” says Row. “If we can break even this summer we are hoping to erase the debt by this time next year.” Information on the Partner Package, NLM current partners, their programs and 2010 statistics can be found online at www.newlifemission.ca. Donations can also be made at that website.
Healthy activities for kids – continued from page 1 at Camp Deka and their local day camp programs, kids are able to achieve personal growth and practice foundation values like caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Young participants build selfesteem and independence as they apply important lifestyle skills learned through their Y experiences.
Learn more about your local Y at the annual YMCA-YWCA Healthy Kids Day where kids are celebrated for being kids. Join Interior Savings, Camp Deka, Cliffside, the Kamloops Storm and Y staff and volunteers for the day and make some healthy kids! More information can be found by calling 250-372-7791 or online at kamloopsy.org. Tanya Orozco, freelance 5/27/11 4:20:35 PM
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The ECHO ASKS YOU
GOLDEN FLUTE The Kamloops Symphony recently announced its fabulous new 2011/2012 concert season and showcased the exciting programs they’ll be presenting next season. At this event, recognition was given to many of the musicians for their years of service as members of the Kamloops Symphony. Founder Ron Routledge presents a gold pin for 20 years service fluteladies player Catharine lettothe at theDochstader. look Boutique
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Planting season has finally arrived and the Kamloops Public Produce Project had their first plant-in at their public produce garden on May 29 in the 100 block of Victoria Street, across from Brownstone Restaurant. The garden needs volunteers
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throughout the summer months, and you can get involved by getting in contact with Kendra Besanger at publicproduceproject@gmail.com, 250-819-7364; or Elaine Sedgman, Thompson Shuswap master gardener, at emsedgman@gmail.com.
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Regional participants at Kamloops Secondary. the Canada-Wide Science Benjamin was awarded a Fair held last week in gold medal of excellence Toronto took home two in the intermediate category help major national awards—one let the ladies at the look for his Boutique project “Terminal bronze and one gold medal. Velocity of Drops Rising Five students, representing in Water due to Buoyancy: the best and the brightest What a Drag!� Benjamin’s science fair winners from physics project tested four local school diswhether drops of cooking tricts—Cariboo-Chilcotin, oil, hexane, and gasoline Nicola-Similkameen, reached terminal velocity Kamloops-Thompson, and when subjected to a buoyGold Trail—spent a week Benjamin Friedman repre- ant force. Benjamin’s gold in Toronto at the national sented our school district medal—one of only ten competition along with 500 at the national Science awarded in the intermediFair in Toronto. other participants. ate category—is accompaThe participating stunied by a $1500 cash award dent from our local school district and a $4000 entrance scholarship to the was Benjamin Friedman from South University of Western Ontario.
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Members of the Kamloops Arts and Crafts Club were delighted to be a part of the Downtown Spring Arts Festival. Displaying their creations are (L-R) Mariko Lintoff, Judy Martin, Joy Thoma, and Nicole Linh.
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CAP Team starts off with a great season
be our guest James Semaschuk
Opportunities to work alongside law enforcement officers and the public don’t come around very often. So it seems as if the CAP Team program is a great fit for my future plans to become a member of the RCMP while also learning more about our community in Kamloops. After the first week of participating in job training and working my first few shifts, I have realized that this job is going to benefit not only me but also the downtown residents and proprietors tremendously. Working to maintain a friendly, safe
environment in the heart of downtown Kamloops is what I hope to achieve as the summer progresses. I can honestly say that whether I am patrolling our city’s parks or helping tourists find their way around, I am happy doing my job because I know that we are helping the community in a positive way, and I feel a sense of gratification for doing my part in bringing out the best in our downtown area.
Thankfully, there are four returning members to the CAP Team this year, which will make tasks run smoothly throughout the course of the summer with all its festivities. We have three first year members including me who are eager and ready to learn and be involved with our downtown community. The returning members have made it a very welcoming experience for us and we all look forward to
the weeks ahead, patrolling downtown Kamloops alongside our fellow team members. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is that tourists, as well as long time residents of Kamloops, feel comfortable talking to our team, know us by name and feel much better knowing that we are helping to keep our downtown community safe for everyone. See you on the street!
Deer fawns on their own The British Columbia Wildlife Park regrets that due to their lack of funding this year, they will not be able to accept any deer fawns for rehabilitation in 2011. This lack of financial resources will not allow them to complete the needed upgrades to the deer fawn rehabilitation enclosure so that it will meet acceptable health standards for the care of these animals. If you do encounter an unattended deer fawn in the wild please leave it alone. Mother deer will leave their young fawns
for many hours at a time and will only return to them to nurse or to move them to a new location. Deer fawns are born with very little scent and will remain hidden and motionless until they are about three weeks old and will even act limp when picked up by a predator. Before you attempt to rescue a deer fawn, please first contact someone with wildlife rehabilitation knowledge or a B.C. Government Fish & Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations.
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Not all salons are created equal and that is quite apparent when you visit the Blowfish Hair Studio here in the downtown core on Lorne Street. The salon, which was started by Chrissie Robinson almost two years ago, is a refreshing addition to the neighbourhood. Fun and friendly, the light and positive atmosphere Onl makes you feel instantly at ease while their knowlspOt y 35 s edge and skills will leave your hair fabulous looking regi left! and stylish when you go home from the salon. st tOda er “We promote a very nice and relaxed atmoy! sphere,� explains Connie Hazelwood, one of the four stylists at the salon. “We have a team of very friendly, happy stylists.� Whether you want a trim or to modernize your dated look, the ladies at Blowfish Hair Studio can help you achieve your beauty desires. They are a full service hair studio that caters to each client’s unique style and personality. Their intimate setting sets the tone of your visit with customer service being of the utmost importance. Up to date on all current and classic styles and techniques, the talented stylists are Chrissie Robinson and her staff are available to help constantly upgrading their skills and can help you make your hair look just great. decide which hairstyle will work best for you. They can also help you fix your hair disasters and correct any salon; you deserve the best.� colour mishaps.� So whether you are looking for a new and styl“We do all style and colour procedures and can ish hairstyle, want your hair colour corrected or do everything from basic haircuts to colour brightened up, check into theavailable Blowfish Hair Stupromote yourcorrecbusiness. Sponsorship opportunities tions,� furthers Connie. “Thatforincludes foils, colours which is conveniently located at #1-550 silent auction and swagdio, bag items. and cuts. We also have waxing services. We have Lorne Street near the Keg Plaza. They are open is an electronic form alocated on our at a great selection of servicesThere and feature Goldwellsign-up five days week and takewebsite late evening appointwww.kcbia.com, callalso 250-372-3242. and Redken products. Blowfish is dedicated toemail pro-admin@kcbia.com, ments. Walk-insorare welcome. You can reach viding you with the utmost attention, courtesy, and them by phone at 778-471-5540. level of service. Don’t leave your appearance to just Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Chamber’s Business Excellence awards selection The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and TD Canada Trust representatives have announced that the call for nominations officially has begun for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards, and that they have developed a new award selection process for 2011. Now when nominees submit their information, they will be asked to answer more specific and detailed criteria. This information will then be presented to an independent selection committee, who will score each nominee according to the criteria. These scores will be tabulated by KPMG and will determine the top three finalists for each award. Finally, the selection committee will interview each finalist to validate the information
and ultimately choose the winners. “We believe this new process will deliver a stronger, more credible awards program,� stated Peter Aylen, Chamber of Commerce president. Anyone can make a nomination and any business or businessperson from the Kamloops area can be nominated. Award winners may not be nominated in the same category for three years following their win, but can be nominated and win in other categories. Nominations will be accepted until June 30, online at www.KamloopsChamber.ca, in person at Kamloops Chamber of Commerce office at 1290 West Trans Canada Hwy or at any TD Canada Trust location.
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thursday, june 16 3pm at sun rivers The KCBIA would like you to come out and participate in the 5th Annual CAP Team GOLF Tournament. This annual event is a significant source of funding for the Customer Care & Patrol (CAP) Team each year and is a great way to show your support for all of the hard work they do Onl each season spOt y 35 in the s Downtown regi left! st core. You tOda er can register y! as singles, doubles or groups of 4. Registration includes 9 holes of golf, a motorized golf cart, bottle of water, registration swag bag, and dinner after your round. Dinner is a full BBQ buffet. It is a shotgun start so everyone will return to the clubhouse at the same time.
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card tricks, coin tricks, juggle, contact juggle, throw your voice, and entertain yourself and others. Also has Tarot, magic, and Improv workshops, novelty items, and coming June 17th, the Cuz I'm Talented night! Special guest judges include Magician Clinton Gray, Media Personality Tara Holmes, and Deputy Mayor Marg Spina. Become a fan on Facebook! pictured above: Bill Jackson contact info: 240 3rd Avenue • 778-471-5600 eMail: jack@jackthetripper.org
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Dominic Mancuso is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and 2010 Juno Award winner based in Toronto, Ontario. The multi-instrumentalist with an ‘impassioned singing style’ is defining a rich hybrid multicultural sound, fueled by his versatile guitar playing, zeal for story-telling and passion for world music. The Dominic Mancuso Band is in concert Saturday June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre at 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets are available at Kamloops Live Box Office at www. kamloopslive.com or 250-374-5483 or with cash at the%JTDPWFS door.
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warning! This publication is not suitable, and not intended, for children and those with a weak sense of humour. If you meet these requirements, stop reading immediately and secure your parents permission. In fact stop and call your parents anyway. Thank them for bringing you into the world. Thank them for raising you. How long has it been since you told Mom you loved her? Too long, I bet. Go ahead, call her now.
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Don Cherry damages digit during exhibition game Legendary hockey icon and celebrity broadcaster Don Cherry has been placed on the injured reserve list, expected to be out of the Hockey Night In Canada line-up for the rest of the playoffs following an unfortunate thumbs-upping incident. CBC would only confirm that it was an “upper body injury�. They and Hockey Night In Canada denied that the injury was salary-cap related. Cherry, one of the key hosts of Coach’s Corner, was reportedly injured during a charity hockey event in Brampton, Ontario, while raising his right hand in an attempt to give the crowd one of his trademark “thumb’s up�. During the act of positioning this thumb in an upward style position, Cherry felt something pull, and immediately retracted his thumb from the “up� position back to a natural thumb position. Cherry has reported feeling some numbness in
his right thumb, and a modest amount of dirt under his thumbnail, but is otherwise in good health. Cherry has mostly been injury-free during his broadcasting career, however there was one occasion in 2001 when Cherry stuck his neck out, defending Canada’s hockey program amidst controversy over comments made about international competition. With the thumb injury to Cherry, HNIC has had to shuffle their Saturday night line-up, and has called up long-time broadcasting veteran Steve Armitage. Until this week, Armitage had been doing rink-side interviews for a local Vancouver hockey beer league, despite being asked to leave the rink several times. When asked how he felt about1 RR - FP EL Sept30, 2010.indd his current mood and feeling, Cherry attempted to give a thumb’s up, regretfully causing even further injury to his thumb.
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It’s all about perspective
Little Billy arrived home after his hockey game, threw open the door and ran to his Dad. “How was the game, son? How did you do?” asked his father, who was unable to attend the game. “You aren’t going to believe it, Dad!” Billy exclaimed. “I was responsible for the winning goal!” “That’s wonderful,” his dad said. “How did you do that?” “I missed my check on the other team’s high scorer!”
This Canadiens jersey should come with a seizure warning!
Hockey support ‘I am a Sharks fan,’ a firstgrade teacher explains to her class. ‘Who likes the Sharks?’ Everyone raises a hand except one little girl. ‘Janie,’ the teacher says, surprised. ‘Why didn’t you raise your hand?’ ‘I’m not a Sharks fan.’ ‘Well, if you are not a Sharks fan, then what team do you like?’ ‘The Canucks,’ Janie answers. ‘Why in the world are you a Canucks fan?’ ‘Because my mom and dad are Canucks fans.’ ‘That’s no reason to be a Canucks fan,’ the teacher replies, annoyed. ‘You don’t always have to be just like your parents. What if your mom and dad were morons? What would you be then?’ ‘A Sharks fan.’
A little known fact
The first protective “cup” was used in hockey in 1874 and the first protective “helmet” was used in 1974. It is amazing that it took man 100 years to realize that the brain is also important.
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n Kamloops Museum’s late night Thursday hours have resumed for the summer and they are now open 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, with the Children’s Museum area closing at 7 p.m. Regular hours for the rest of the week are Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. n Pig Roast dinner fundraiser to upgrade community hall on June 4, at the Heffley Creek Hall. Doors open at noon, live entertainment & beverage garden. Pig ready at 5-6pm. For more info call Linda at 250-214-0550. n Bike to Work Week celebration stations with free coffee, food and a bike mechanic – June 2, 3:30-5:30pm at Summit Fire Hall #1, June 3, 7-9am at Riverside Park and 3:30-5:30pm at Columbia & 5th Ave. n Kamloops Society for Community Living is celebrating 55 years of success and invites you to join them at a celebration event June 7, 6-8pm at St. Andrews on the Square 159 Seymour St. n Stand and Deliver – presentation and public speaking workshop with Bill Chalmers, Janice Otremba, and Esther Sarlo on June 10 & 11 at Calvary Temple, 1205 Rogers Way. For more info and to register go to www.janiceotremba.com n Thrift City’s 10th anniversary June 11, 9:30am-5pm at 342 Seymour St. 10% off everything. BBQ from 11am-3pm. n Werewolf Wednesdays - Join the crew at All A-Board Games on Wednesday evenings at 334 Seymour St. for the “mafia” party game Werewolf. 250-377-0745. n Game On twists tongues – from 6 to 8pm on Fridays at Game On Interactive Fitness, 444 St. Paul St. If you can say “5 Buck Fun Fit Friday” just five times fast (and clearly) you will win a prize! n Kamloops United Church Thrift Store has moved! Their new location is at 387 4th St. n Interested in the Canadian Air Force? 886 Overlander Wing of the Air Force Assoc. of Canada meets monthly on Wednesdays. For more information call Mike at 250-318-5777.
n Speaking Club - Work on your public speaking skills! Kamloops Society for Community Living is doing a survey to see what night of the week and time works best for people who want to attend. Please contact Darlene at 250-374-3245. n Council of Canadians meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm at the Smorgasbord Deli, 225 - 7th Ave. Call Anita or Dalton 250-377-0055 FMI. n Interior Authors Group Are you serious about writing? Network with people who are supportive, informative and interested in publishing. Kamloops’ Interior Authors Group meets the second Thursday of month at 6:30pm at Kamloops Art Gallery. For more information go to www. interiorauthorsgroup.ca or phone Elma at 250-374-1750. n Tournament City Derby Dolls are looking for female or male referees and non-skating officials. For more information visit www.tcdd.ca. n CMHA Youth Clubhouse invites youth aged 13 to 18 to join them at 857 Seymour St., Mondays to Fridays from 4:30pm to 9:30pm for fun activities, exciting nights out, movies and more. For more info call 250-374-0440. n Pregnancy and Infant Loss support group for bereaved families to connect. Meetings every 3rd Monday from 7-8:30pm at the Pregnancy Centre #200 - 535 Tranquille Rd. 250-376-4646 or email info@pregnancycarekamloops.com. n Scottish Country Dancing Tuesdays 7:30pm at Stuart Wood School gym, 245 St. Paul St. No kilt or experience necessary. For more info contact Diane at dicoulo@gmail.com. n Gamblers Anonymous meet Thursdays, 10am at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. In confidence call 250-374-9165 or 250374-9866. n Kiwanis Club of Kamloops meets Thursdays at 6:30 pm at Orchard Grill in Valleyview. New members welcome to join in serving the children of the world. For more info call 250-376-3356.
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n Call for Entry - Old Courthouse Gallery, a fine art and craft co-operative at 7 West Seymour St. invites applications from artists working in stone, wood or metal, photography and basketry. At this time they are not accepting applications for glass, paintings, pottery and textile. Visit www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca for more information and application forms. n Kamloops Poetry Slam, The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Spoken word event 2nd and last Wednesday of the month at 8pm hosted by Richard Wagamese where poets recite Yee Haw! After eight sold-out shows in the north Okanagan, the Louisior read, dramatize and perform ana Hayride in Story and Song will be rolling into Kamloops on June 10. poetry for an audience. Ages 16 The Louisiana Hayride was a live radio show, broadcast over KWKH Radio and up. For more information in Shreveport, Louisiana and ran successfully from 1948 to 1960. It was call 250-828-7998. instrumental in establishing the careers of such artists as Hank Williams, n Kamloops Arts Council, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, Marty Robbins, Roy 7 Victoria St. W. Main Gallery Orbison and many others. The Louisiana Hayride in Story and Song is a live music extravaganza written Gary Davies’ exhibit of sculpand produced by Lori Riesling that re-creates the ambiance of those early ture & painting to June 25. days. The cast consists of an incredibly talented group of musicians, and n Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 includes William Brookfield, on double keyboard, guitar, banjo and vocals; W. Seymour St., 10am to 5pm Gil Risling, on electric and acoustic guitar, bass guitar and vocals; Mike Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm Sat. Melnichuk on stand-up double bass, electric guitar and vocals; Andrea Erynn Carney is the featured Anderson, with her uncanny vocal resemblance to Patsy Cline; and Patrick artist for the month of June, Ryley who has toured across Canada for three decades, singing, dancing with her hand spun yarns and and acting. other treasures. Browse the The Louisiana Hayride will delight you from start to finish as you go back in gallery for fine art and craft by history with the cast of the show and relive Hank Williams’ early years and local artists. No HST, free park- learn about Elvis’ frustration at being a rejected 19 year-old singer. Discover ing, handicap accessible, artists when the phrase “Elvis has left the building” was first spoken and hear the actual sound recording of the event. Find out why Roy Orbison wore dark demonstrating on site. n “Village-Ville’s Got Talent” glasses and what connection Sonny James had to Apollo 14. show presented by Folk of Note The Louisiana Hayride will take you back in time as you listen to those familiar tunes and hear the great stories in this extraordinary production. and friends. June 3 & 4 at 7pm The show is on June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets and June 5 at 2pm. Kamloops are available at the Kamloops Live Box Office at 1025 Lorne St., United Church, 421 St. Paul St. 250-374-5483, or www.kamloopslive.com. For tickets call 250-372-3020. n Central Station Pub, 126 Scattered Atoms, 7pm, free. The Grind, 476 Victoria 4 Ave. Rock trivia on Friday Kami Inn, 354 Victoria St. Jam St. Electric Jam Night on nights. Karaoke on Saturday Session Saturday afternoons Thursdays 8-11pm. nights. from 2-5pm. n Publicize your event– n Jams / Open Mic Nights The Loft, 255 Victoria St. Email us at echo@shawcable. Commodore, 369 Victoria Wednesdays at 8:30pm. All com or call 250-374-3246. Street. Every Friday The 5/2/11 12:33:48 PM and amps provided. sound gear
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