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There is so much that happens behind the scenes in our community and unless you are specifically looking for it, you would never ever see it. Every day people of all ages band together to help support each other, grow, prosper, and make their lives mean something. Here on the North Shore, just off Palm Street, in a little house, tucked in behind the Aboriginal Friendship Centre is one such place. Home of the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth (CCAY) Drop-in Centre, the little house holds the keys and tools to help shape and mentor the youth of today. “The Drop-in Centre is dedicated towards empowering Aboriginal people to achieve their fullest potential,” explains youth counselor and mentor Jonathan Pfeiffer. “We have a core group of about 20 kids and have a youth counsel that meets once per month to plan the activities and community events. One of the things that makes us stand out is that we don’t tell the kids what to do and what activities they will be participating in. We get them to plan and run their activities and we mentor and help provide the
structure. It is important to give them confidence and security to help them become socially competent adults. The kids take ownership and have pride in what they are doing. You saturday, april 9 get to see the trickle down mentorship Share what you can spare! effect. The older kids mentor the younger kids. It all goes back to giving them freedom and responsibility.” The youth counsel has worked open for business 250.376.2411 very hard to plan their curriculum and has a wide array of fun for the kids. They have dedicated days for music and video production, guitar lessons, computer classes, and much more. They also have a house band and write songs together about important issues affecting them, which helps to get their feelings and thoughts out. Getting their hands dirty and working on a variety of projects has helped these young adults bud into hardworking, community-minded individuals. The different programs and activities have helped to broaden horizons and get them involved in their community. One such example is Adam Prytula who has been involved in the program for about a year. He has started – continued on page 2
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Adam Prytula of the Cultural Connections Aboriginal Youth drop-in program has been selected as one of 18 Aboriginal sport and recreation leaders in BC to attend a provincial event in Prince Rupert.
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Sting’s guitarist plays at local fundraiser
Behind the scenes and out of the public line of sight there are many agencies and organizations here in Kamloops who spend massive amounts of time working on improving all different facets of society. They work on combating homelessness, helping people with addictions and mental health issues, feeding hungry children, improving safety for seniors, and in general they have a love for community and want to make Kamloops a place where everyone has a chance to live, grow and prosper. One of these agencies is the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Among other things, like running Emerald House and a youth centre, the CMHA successfully opened the doors of the very wellutilized Emerald on Third, which provides a multitude of services and acts as a home base and contact point for services from CMHA and other community agencies like ASK Wellness, Interior Health, and Mothers in Recovery. Since its opening in 2008, the staff and services of Emerald on Third have helped more than 2000 people find their way when they were lost. Emerald on Third helps with everything from treatment to taxes, landlord
Charlene Eden, shelter manager at Canadian Mental Health Association, is excited to invite everyone to their wonderful community-building event, Kamfest, featuring Dominic Miller, lead guitarist for Sting.
disputes to depression counselling. Relying on funding that may not be in place come fall, they are inviting everyone to come out and join them for their annual Kamfest ‘friend-raiser’ which celebrates mental health through laughter and music. “This year, Kamfest is proud to bring the world class talent of the Dominic Miller Band to Kamloops,” continues Charlene. “Dominic Miller is Sting’s lead guitarist and has appeared on every tour and CD performed by Sting since 1991, including his current world tour.” As well as his work with Sting, Dominic Miller had recorded about 200 albums with other artists, including such musical legends as Phil Collins and the Pretenders. Kamfest is happening Thursday, March 24 at the Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets are $40 and are available at the Kamloops Live! Box Office. Not only is this an exemplary cause but it is a chance to get up close and personal with the great Dominic Miller and his band as they kick off their world tour right here in Kamloops! The Kamloops Live! Box Office can be reached at 250374-LIVE (5483) and Emerald on Third can be reached at 250-374-1090.
BC Hydro wants your clean energy opinions Kamloops residents and stakeholders are invited to help shape B.C.’s clean energy future by sharing their ideas with BC Hydro at an Open House on March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel at 555 Columbia Street West. Those who are unable to attend the sessions can submit feedback online at www. bchydro.com/irp. The Open House will allow the public to provide direct input on the future of electricity, which will be collected and reviewed by BC Hydro as it develops its Integrated Resource Plan. The Open House will include discussions about potential resource options, includ-
ing additional conservation and efficiency measures, new clean energy options and additional transmission to deliver new electricity loads to high-use areas. Other topics will
include electrification – switching from other fuel sources to electricity – which could further increase future demand for electricity, and export market potential.
For the month of February 2011, there were 24,489 travelers who used Kamloops Airport as part of their travel plans, as compared with February 2010 when 22,498 people used Kamloops Airport. This is an 8 per cent increase year over year for February. There was a noticeable increase in the num-
ber of people traveling for a ski holiday to Sun Peaks throughout the month. These leisure travelers have combined with an increased number of business travelers. Given that February also saw a number of weather related cancellations, the overall growth in the number of travelers was unexpected.
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Aboriginal youth council events and workshop – continued from page 1 an athletic program for the group and is one of 18 Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Leaders in BC who have been chosen to attend Gathering Our Voices event in Prince Rupert this month. “Adam was chosen to attend the conference,” explains Jonathan. “I met Adam last year. He helped out a couple of our events in the summer and fall and was really interested in starting a health and fitness program. Adam takes the kids to the school once a week and runs an athletic program. He runs the entire thing and I am just there
to help him, mentor and provide assistance. He has also designed a health and fitness presentation and last week presented it at the Twin Rivers Education Centre (TREC) Wellness Fair. 50 kids went through his presentation.” Aside from the upcoming conference in Prince Rupert, the next event that the CCAY kids are planning and producing is the second annual ‘The Real Story’ Voices of the Youth Expo and Workshop. Focusing on alternative methods of working with youth from a youth perspective, the expo and workshop is being held at the Henry Grube Education
Centre on April 4. It will feature a community expo, musical and theatre performances, a fitness presentation and many interesting guest speakers from the community. Those speakers include Natalie Clark from TRU, Kira Gosselin from ASK Wellness, Raj Chahla from IHA, Chief Shane Gottfriedson from Kamloops Indian Band, and Dale Bass from Kamloops This Week newspaper among others. For more information about this workshop or the youth program as a whole you can contact Jonathan Pfeiffer at jonathan.pfeiffer@ shawbiz.ca or by phone at 250-376-1296. Tanya Orozco, freelance
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Michaud’s social work awarded
Social workers gathered last week to celebrate the valuable professional contribution they make every day toward building a stronger and more caring community in Kamloops. The theme of this year’s Social Work Week celebration was “Guided by purpose; Inspired by possibility.” Social workers work in a variety of agencies and public institutions. The work they do ensures that people in need of social services are connected to resources in the community that can help them. Major employers include the Ministry for Children and Family Development, Royal Inland Hospital, Interior Health Authority, and social service agencies such as the Interior Indian Friendship Centre, Elizabeth Fry Society, the Kamloops Women’s Shelter, and Interior Community Services. The first annual ‘Heart of the Grasslands’ Award was presented to Vicki
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First annual ‘Heart of the Grasslands’ award for distinguished social work service to the community is presented to (L) Vicki Michaud, manager of Kamloops’ Interior Indian Friendship Society, by Nicole Hale president of the Thompson Nicola BC Association of Social Workers.
Michaud, a manager at the Interior Indian Friendship Society’s Parkcrest office. Vicki is a member of the Secwepemc Nation and a Whispering Pines/Clinton Band member, and was honoured for her commitment to strengthening
urban Aboriginal families. Along with so many other accomplishments, Vicki was thanked for her work developing the Roots program aimed at reconnecting Aboriginal children to their families and communities.
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This year’s Rotary Spring Food Drive is on Saturday April 9. Once again the dedicated team of Rotary volunteers will be blanketing the city door to door collecting food donations for the Kamloops Food Bank. The last food drive brought in an amazing 46,000 pounds of food. Your volunteer support for the day is needed. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of bodies to sort all of the donations.
Bring your family, friends, church group, service club, work colleagues, or anyone who wants to help out! Volunteering starts at 11:00 a.m. and goes until 5:00 p.m. at Interior Vault at 661 West Athabasca in the Mount Paul Industrial Area. You can stay all day or pick a shift that works for your schedule. For information and to volunteer, contact Kari Smith or Kyla Cain at 250 376 2252 at the Kamloops Food Bank.
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Although outdoor lawn bowling season is still a little over a month away, the Kamloops lawn bowlers got in some pre-season practice at their recent Shamrock Bowl. Lawn bowling is based on and played with the same team positions, strategies and scoring as ice curling, but without the sweeping and cold feet! Both local lawn bowling clubs, Kamloops Riverside and McArthur Park bowl during spring and summer four evenings a week plus some mornings, with a very modest membership rate. They use a daily draw system, which allows players to play without team obligations, so no need for spares and always room to bring family and friends, Another aspect of lawn bowling is that it can be played as singles, doubles, triples and fours like curling As with
many other sports it is mainly an enjoyable outdoor summer pastime but it also provides district, provincial, national and world competition for those who would like to progress and compete. Lawn bowling is a great outdoor sport suitable for all ages, and the season usually begins late April or early May with instruction provided. Junior bowlers are always welcome. McArthur Park also has a visually impaired (blind) bowlers group. Anyone interested in the game is invited to drop in at the bowling green to see the fun they have or call and arrange information and instruction. For more information contact Shirley 250-372-2786 (Riverside) or Kay 250-376-0917 (McArthur Park).
Students win at regional trades competition Kamloops secondary students did well at the recent Regional Skill Canada BC competition. The gold medal winners are automatically invited to represent the region at the provincial competition in Abbotsford on April 20. Gold medal winners at the provincial competition will represent B.C. at the national competition in Quebec. A great deal of credit for the successful day goes to the TRU school of Trades and Technology and its instructors who volunteered their time to mentor, demonstrate, and judge the various competitions. Thanks also go to NorKam Secondary for hosting the hairdressing and culinary competition. Two local stylists provided the judging in hairstyling while TRU instructors and industry chefs did the judging in the culinary division.
In addition to the competitions, TRU hosted a “Try a Trade” venue, where students could try their hand at piping, electrical, welding, and carpentry. Medals in the Skills Canada competition were awarded to local Kamloops students. Dylan Martin of TRU/NorKam won gold and James Kropp of TRU/NorKam won silver for Automotive Service Tech. The Cabinetry silver medal went to Nathan Haag of NorKam. The Culinary gold went to Amber Smith of TRU/Westsyde
Secondary, with silver going to J. D. Haughton of TRU/South Kamloops Secondary. Electrical Wiring awards went to Coleton DiGesco of TRU/South Kamloops (gold) and Taylor Cook of TRU/ NorKam (bronze). Hairdressing medals were awarded toNorKam students Bailea Wittner (gold), Anna Wood (silver) and Samantha Morgan (bronze). Note that students who are identified as dual [TRU/school] are spending their grade 12 year at TRU taking level 1 of the identified trade.
On behalf on the Alzheimer Society, I would like to thank you for your continued support with the Investors Group Walk for Memories. A special thank you to Tanya Orozco and Natasha
Lyndon. With your support we were able to raise over $70,000. See you on January 29, 2012! Desiray Fenrick, Media Volunteer, Alzheimer’s Society of BC, Kamloops.
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As the snow as convenient and ice thaw as possible,� explains Rob and those beams of sunPhillips, owner light emerge, and operator of Robo. “If you there is one thing that canhave somenot be denied, thing else to and it is that do in the area your car is call and make dirty! The dirt an appointment and mess of to have your “I wanted to let everyo melting snow car cleaned I tried the unique wreak havoc at the same pretzel sandwich fr on your car time. Whether both inside and you have an (274 Third Ave. Down Every WEdnEsday out. Now that appointment was absolutely de & saturday night the sun is once at the salon, Dale Chenuz, Downtown again starting to a lunch with shine it is time It’s easy to see that the staff at Robo and So Espresso enjoy their work. friends or colHave you had a great experience in the Downtown for that spring Why don’t you stop in and let Gwen McKay, Chris Brookbank and Reill leagues at one Write #1 - 219 Victoria Street or email echo@sh clean. of the many Knull brighten your day? Molson M Here on the restaurants in has North Shore, the great crew at Robo can help you the area, want to shop for a new car or simply get your car back to looking and smelling how it peruse all the shops along Tranquille, we are just arrivEd! should. With almost thirty years of service under steps away.� their belt, the Robo Carwash knows exactly what So get out of that winter funk and head to Robo you need to keep your car looking shiny new. They to have your car cleaned for you. There is almost have a unique system geared towards all your car nothing more refreshing that welcoming spring with cleaning needs which includes an automatic touch- a fresh and clean car both inside and out. While you less carwash, do-it yourself washing bays, hand wait, take advantage of all the shops and services vacuums and a team on-hand ready to give your car within close proximity to Robo or simply head over a professional scrub down inside and out. to their So Espresso Bistro where you can catch up The only thing better than the service they provide on the latest news, have a delicious specialty coffee, may be the convenience that goes along with it. and enjoy lunch or treats. Robo Carwash, the gas Their typical cleaning appointment takes about one station, convenience store and So Espresso Bistro hour and Robo is in the perfect location and close are located right in the heart of the Tranquille Market proximity to many shops and services to keep you at 228 Tranquille Road. Appointments for car wash busy while your car is being serviced. and cleaning can be made by calling 250-376-1710. “We want your trip to the Robo Carwash to be Tanya Orozco, freelance
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The quality and variety of Kamloops’ golf courses means that Kamloops will host the second B.C. stop on the Canadian tour June 6 to12 at Rivershore Estates and Golf Links. The Canadian Tournaments Players Association is the governing body of the Canadian Tour and it operates a series of tournaments in Canada, the United States and Latin America The Western Championship is a new event that will be a natural fit for the Canadian Tour and will be hosted at one of the finest tests of golf in Canada, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Rivershore Estates and Golf Links will certainly continue to impress upon visitors, locals and avid golfers that Kamloops is undeniably Canada’s hottest golf destination. The tour will attract both Canadian and International golfers represent-
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The Principles of Reiki would check it out to ensure every- actions. In your relationships with out my childhood and youth. As have resonated with me since I first thing was safe and sound for your others, remember the basic and crit- I became an adult and started to learned them. I keep a copy of them neighbours when they returned. ically important rule: If you want to have a family of my own, I began in my office and at home. These These days, it can take some do- be loved, be lovable. If you want to reassess my religious teachings principles, as written by Dr. Miing just to get to know each other's respect, set a respectable example!" and what I wanted to teach my chil- kao Usui are: Just for today do not names, let alone actually stop and I would add that if you want love dren about the mysteries of life and worry. Just for today do not anger. visit for a few minutes. When did and respect, it starts with loving about living in general. It's a normal Honor your parents, teachers and we become so "me" centered, so and respecting yourself first. I be- part of growth and development elders. Earn your living honestly. egocentric, so entrenched in the be- lieve that respect is a universal right and one that I'm sure many of you Show gratitude to everything. They lief that the world revolves around but even so, if I don't know how to can relate to. I've continued to learn are some very powerful, yet simple, us and our individual needs, de- respect myself, it's even harder to and reflect about what my purpose words to live by. sires and beliefs? And how do we know how to respect others. 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Festival of spring colours All members of the Kamloops community are invited to the Rang De Basanti dinner and dance event, hosted by TRU’s India Club, in partnership with TRU World. Rang De Basanti, which means “colour me with spring colours”, is on Friday, March 18 at 5pm in the Old Gym. The evening features a buffet dinner, entertainment, prizes, colours and dancing with Indian DJ music. Participants will be invited to use the supplied dry colours for face painting and to throw at each other. Please bring a white disposable T-shirt! The event is in honour of the most popular festival of India, Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours. People celebrate Holi by coloring each other, symbolizing unity in diversity. Besides its historic and mythological reasons, the festival of Holi can be regarded as a celebration of the opportunity to forget all differences and indulge
in unadulterated fun. Participants sprinkle colored powder (‘gulal’) on each other, breaking all barriers of discrimination so that everyone looks the same and universal brotherhood is reaffirmed. This occasion will also celebrate two other coincidental festivals, Vaisakhi and Ram Navami. Ram Navami is a Hindu religious festival marking the birth of Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya. Vaisakhi is a signature harvest festival that marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year. TRU encourages international students to celebrate their cultural festivities on TRU campus. Your presence will give students much needed exposure and encouragement by making them feel a part of vibrant Kamloops community. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Amit Goel at 250-879-1555 or agoel@tru.ca.
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Kamloops Special Olympics floor hockey team won bronze at the BC Special Olympic Games in Vancouver recently. Team members included Matt Sadlier, Kent Pletti, Picky Porter, Trevor Campese, John Craig, Joe Clouse, Tony Cugeietta, Rick DeWitt, Shirley Bird, Colleen Dickie, and Brian Bourns. The team was coached by Tony Campese, Perry Dickie and Kailey Jolliffe.
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Afton Mine challenges businesses to support youth Interior Community Services received $1000.00 last week from New Gold Inc. as pledges for students that are fundraising for youth at risk in Kamloops. The first Camp Out on Campus on March 22 includes students, faculty and staff of Thompson Rivers University. Participants are busy gathering pledges from businesses and citizens leading up to the night when the students will sleep under the stars for our youth in Kamloops. All proceeds from the event
will go to Interior Community Services’ youth outreach programs. During the past 18 months the Youth Outreach Program has provided assistance to over 300 youths in Kamloops. Dale Found, Manager of Finance at New Gold’s New Afton Mine said, “Camp Out on Campus at Thompson Rivers University is an extremely important cause, as the youth of Kamloops are the community of tomorrow. We would like to challenge other businesses in Kamloops to help
out by making a pledge.� Businesses and citizens can make a pledge by calling Interior
Community Services at 250-5543134 ext.328. Each pledge will be assigned to a student.
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The BC Wildlife Park (BCWP) is looking for dedicated and passionate people to join their Board of Directors. New directors will be elected at the BCWP‘s April 13 Annual General Meeting for two-year terms. Applications should be submitted by March 25th for full consideration. To apply send an email or letter to the general manager Glenn Grant at glenn@bczoo.org or BC
Wildlife Park, 9077 Dallas Dr., Kamloops, BC V2C 6V1 Attn: General Manager. Your application should include: your name, phone number, and email. Please indicate if you are a current member of the BCWP and briefly explain why you wish to join the BCWP Board of Directors. For further information about being a director please contact Jeff Stone at 250-377-3993.
Olympian leads running camp Gary Reed, a two time Canadian Olympian will head the Future Stars Middle Distance Athletics Camp for provincial level athletes that are 13 to 17 years of age. The program will be held at the Tournament Capital Centre from April 29 to May 1, 2011 and focus on new skills and tactics to improve their overall racing approach.
Reed was a 2007 World Athletics Championship Silver Medalist and is the current 800 metre Canadian Record Holder and six-time Canadian Champion The camp will be limited to 30 runners and will include 7.5 hours on the track and 5.0 hours of dry land training. To register contact Future Stars Camps at 778-2291261 or futurestars@telus.net.
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The Tournament Capital Club is an exciting sport volunteer reward and recognition initiative from the Kamloops Sports Council. It’s a way to say thank you for all the time and effort put in by local volunteers. One of the rewards is a monthly prize draw for local sport volunteers who are currently members of the club. Mark’s Work Wearhouse, a proud sponsor of the Volunteer Club, provides prizes for the winners. February prize draw winner, Wai Ma, is a teacher at Norkam Secondary and has been involved for many years in the volleyball community. A year ago, Wai joined the 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Volunteer force as the Beach Volleyball Sport Chair and has been a great addition to the Games family. Pictured are (L-R) Vincent Lafontaine (Kamloops Sports Council), Kristy Thompson (Mark’s Work Wearhouse), Wai Ma, and Steve Gillis (Mark’s Work Wearhouse).
Fine English hospitality Mick and Paddy were walking in Covent Garden in London. It was their first week in the capital and they were a bit naĂŻve. “Lord above Paddy, this is a great city,â€? says Mick. “Why’s that Mick?â€? responds Paddy. “Well, to be sure,â€? explains Mick, “where else in the world
would a complete stranger come up to you, make idle chat, invite you to dinner and then offer you to spend the night at their house?� “Begorrah,� splutters Paddy, “did that happen to you?� “No,� says Mick, “but it happens to my beautiful sister all the time.�
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Mini-soccer coaching course The third and final National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)-qualification course of the 2011 pre-season is scheduled to take place April 9 at McArthur Island. The “Community CoachChildren’s� is a one-day clinic that will be of interest to anyone coaching at the mini-soccer level, from U-5 to U-10. Once again, John Antulov, who is also the cohead coach of the TRU WolfPack men’s soccer team, will be the course conductor. Anyone interested in registering
for the course must do so through the BC Soccer Association web site at www.bcsoccer.net. The Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) and its Coach and Player Development sponsor, Hansport, will refund one-half the $85 registration fee to each KYSA participant who completes the course. The other 50 per cent will be returned after the parent-volunteer has coached a KYSA team for a season. For more info, send an email to KYSA at: kysaed@telus.net.
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TALK of the Town n Fraternal Order of Eagles celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Mar. 17 from 4-7pm. Irish dinner, green beer, prizes and music. Hoolie tournament Mar. 19. Register by Mar. 17. 755 Tranquille Rd. Call 250376-4633 for more information. n Life At Rest – collection of textured painting by Jeanne Wood at Wilson House Gallery, 115 Tranquille Rd. Runs until Apr. 1. n CanGo Grannies book exchange and sale on March 10, 2 - 4:30pm, in the meeting room at 490 Lorne St. By donation you can bring 10 books no longer wanted in reasonable condition, in exchange for 10 or fewer “new to you” books. For more info send an email to jhchave@shaw.ca. n BIG Little Science Centre is open for public drop-in Thurs. & Fri. 3-5pm, and Sat. 10am-4pm. Mar. 19: Electromagnetism, feel the force. 711 Windsor Ave. 250554-2572. n Dance to the music of the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers, Mar. 19, 7:30-10:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 250376-2330. n Canadian Indoor Masters Athletic Championships at TCC Mar. 19 & 20. Public invited to drop in for great competition and to cheer on athletes. n Int’l Day to End Racial Discrimination Walk – gather on March 21 at 2pm outside Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria St. and proceed with the march to Kamloops Immigrant Services at 109 Victoria St. for a light lunch.
For more information call 250372-0855 n March Break Science Camp at BIG Little Science Centre Mar. 21-24 for children ages 8 to 12. Registration forms are online at www.blscs.org. To register call 250-554-2572 or gord@blscs.org. n Community Closet - Free quality clothing for low-income women. Thursdays 9:30-11:30am. Mar. 24. Elizabeth Fry Society, 827 Seymour St. For more infor call 374-2119 ext 204. n Kamloops Family History Society meets 4th Thursday of each month at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St., Riverside Park, 7-9pm. AGM this month. Guests and new members welcome. For info call 250-579-2078. n Old Time Dance - with live band music from the 30’s & 40’s. Mar. 25 from 2-4pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For more information call 250.376.4777. n Elizabeth Shepherd - singer/songwriter/pianist March 25 at 7:30pm at Caffe Motivo, 499 Tranquille Rd. Tickets available at Kamloops Live Box Office 250-374-5483 or www.kamloopslive.com. n Community Buffet Dinner – March 29 at 5pm, home cooked meal with Fatman’s Catering. Dinner tickets should be picked up in advance at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For more information call 250-376-4777. n Do leprechauns get angry when you make fun of their
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LOGGING ON - Nicole Duncan is an avid library patron who enjoys using the computers. Did you know that the North Kamloops library offers computer classes on topics such as introduction to the World Wide Web, introduction to web-based email, basic computing skills, buying a computer, audiobooks, and social networking. Classes are free, but registration is required. Call the library at 250-554-1124 to find out what upcoming classes they have scheduled, and to register.
height? Yeah, but only a little! n Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan Public Forum on April 6 from 6-9pm, Kamloops Alliance Church at 233 Fortune Dr. For more info contact Tangie Genshorek at 250.571.9665 or info@kamloopshap.ca. n Barb’s Used Book and Music Spring Sale April 2 to16 at Sahali Mall. Fundraiser for Kamloops Symphony. Donations of used books of all kinds, sheet music, records, DVDs, CDs, musical instruments can be dropped off at Sahali Mall administration office,
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945 Columbia St. from now to April 16. For more info call Kathy Humphreys at 250-372-5000. n Zumba Classes every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave. For more information call 250-376-4777. n Alano Club - a safe environment for recovering addicts. Open Mon.-Sun. 8am-1:30pm. 171 Leigh Rd. 250-376-5115. n Weekly meditation on Thurs. and Mon. 7pm, Sat. 12pm. Shambhala Meditation Group, 433b Lansdowne. 250-376-4224.
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