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The house lights lower. The anticipa-tion builds as seasoned veterans wait for their opening cue. it’s show time at last. as the curtain rises, and the play begins, all of the hours of rehearsal transform words into a living production.

This is destination Mainstage - one of the longest-running theatre tradi-tions in Canada. sponsored by Theatre bC and returning for its third year in a row, this 8-day play festival runs June 30 to July 7 as the annual provincial Theatre Festival for community the-atre groups. The word is that Kam-loops will be the home of destination Mainstage until 2015!

approximately 60 community the-atre clubs participate in Zone Festi-vals with the aim of taking their win-ning play to destination Mainstage for friendly competition with the prov-ince’s best. Thespian Trophies, The-atre bC’s equivalent to the oscars, are awarded, as selected by the ad-judicator, in 16 categories, from best backstage to best production to cat-egory-winners from the competitive productions. Two specific awards, the eric hamber award, the highest and most prestigious honour as well as the Theatre bC diamond award recog-nizes individual contribution to theatre over a lifetime and over the past year respectively. This awards event will be broadcast realtime online via the des-tination Mainstage website.

as executive director Vance schnei-

der points out, “This is a showcase of the best of the best. These produc-tions are well polished. There is fine line between professional and com-munity theatre. The people coming into this festival give their best show. They are on par with professional the-atre in terms of their production val-ues and quality.”

A first matinee performance at noon on June 30 will kick off the festival. opening ceremonies will be held later the same day, at 6:00pm at the sage-brush Theatre. The sabrina weeks Trio will be the featured entertainment.

Following each evening of theatre performance, a public adjudication is given by festival adjudicator, Jeff hyslop. audience members, cast and crew, staff and volunteers are invited after each show to green room so-cials where all can share the electric energy, collaborate and wind down af-ter the excitement of the evening.

Traditional for the final Friday Night green room is the appearance of the “grand poobah”, who oversees the swearing of allegiance to the “Main-stage oath” by all Festival “Virgins”.

The following morning, each pre-sentation is discussed in-depth by cast, crew, the adjudicator and the public in a Coffee Critique.

a series of special courses, dubbed, backstage at Mainstage, are also scheduled throughout the week and

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WCT has some very big shoes to fillJ. Marilyn Zuke,

western Canada Theatre’s (wCT) longtime finan-cial manager, has decided to retire this summer. in her 20 years at wCT, she has worked under three differ-ent artistic direc-tors and with vari-ous staff and crew. it is the people she will miss the most. she says that as an accountant, she’s loved work-ing with the artistic people at western Canada Theatre. some of her favourite productions

include the beau-tifully romantic Atlantis (starring wCT vet Janet Michael) from 1998, the power-ful and moving The Syringa Tree in 2008 and last season’s boisterous musical Joseph and the Amazing T e c h n i c o l o r

Dreamcoat. western Canada Theatre would like to thank Marilyn for her years of incred-ible service and to wish her well aboard cruise ships and on sandy beaches.

Lumière Lantern Parade set to light up the Loops!

on July 1 at heritage house in riverside park, for its 5th year, the Kamloops arts Council’s Lumière Lantern parade is set to light up the Loops! artistic individuals of all ages are invited to create their own outstanding lantern, with the chance of winning a $500 grand prize!

Kathleen raven will offer a free lantern workshop from 7 to 9pm beside the bandshell at riverside park. at 9pm at heritage house, a team of illustrious judges will assess the lanterns and award the grand prize. smaller prizes will also be awarded for best workshop Lantern and best Child’s Lantern (age 12 or under).

The lantern procession begins at 10pm - right before the Canada day fireworks! Lumière is a flame-free event. safe illumination ideas include Leds, battery-operated candles and glowsticks.

extra lanterns will be on hand, so even if you don’t have your own, come and march in this magical event!

instructed by professionals. The festival registration and informa-tion office will be located in the hotel 540, the event’s host hotel.

The audience can expect to experiences the full spectrum of emotion as the cast presents their interpretation of each play. when it’s all over, the memo-ries, friendships, and a feeling of belonging to the community re-main. beyond a dramatic, mem-orable experience, live theatre benefits on many levels. Via the stage, people are educated and enlightened through an explora-tion and celebration of unique aspects of our lives and cultures.

Vance praised the generous level of community support by saying, “we wish to thank the

ongoing support of the City of Kamloops, local businesses and volunteers. we couldn’t do it without you.”

This will be a time when friends and neighbours come to-gether to share their passion for the arts and theatre. Many excit-ing things are in the works for this year’s festival and are sure to touch the lives of enthusiasts on either side of the footlights.

For venue information, tickets or event registration visit tbc-mainstage.ca and shed some light on this unmatched centerpiece that boasts a myriad of creative outlets. Tickets are available at the Kamloops Live! Box Office, by calling 250-374-LiVe (5483) or online at kamloopslive.ca

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Mini-Idol added to Kamloops IdolbC Living arts is getting set to host

Kamloops idol once again this com-ing July 1 during the Canada day Celebrations in riverside park.

The competition is open to singers ages 14 to 100 and registration is being handled via Kamloops Live box office (250-374-LiVe, www.kamloopslive.ca, at 10th avenue and Lorne). The first round of auditions will start on June 28 and 29 at centre court in aberdeen Mall with the Quarter Finals, semi-Finals and Finals all taking place on Canada day in the park.

Last year’s winner was amy watters, who won both the audience choice and the judges choice as Kamloops idol 2011 and she will be performing on the rotary band shell at approximately 6:00pm on July 1.

This year, a new division has been added to the mix – Kamloops Mini-idol. This event is for singers aged 8 to 13! bC Living arts is very excited to involve more youth into what is already a very popular event.

The first auditions will be held at four different schools throughout Kamloops starting on June 25 and ending on the 28. From those first auditions, 50 singers will be invited to perform at aberdeen Mall on June 30 for the semi-Finals. Ten kids will then be chosen to compete in the finals on Canada day in riverside park.

For a proper list of schools, rules and regulations, please visit bC Living arts website at www.bclivingarts.ca. registration for Mini-idol should be done through any school front office within school district 73.


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east coast meets West coastalthough Kamloops, british Columbia is

far, far away from the place i call home; windsor, ontario, i am grateful enough to say that so far i love the community of Kamloops.

i chose to move across Canada last sum-mer because i had heard such great things about Kamloops from my dad who has lived here for two years now. i enrolled in the police and Justice program at Thompson rivers university and will be completing my final year coming up this fall. after i finish my program i hope to start applying to the rCMp and volunteer more with the community. Moving from the east has been quite the experience. although i find many similarities between windsor and Kamloops, there are clear differences. i am surrounded by mountainous beauty and so very close to the ocean, which is something i have never been able to say before.

This is my first year with the Cap Team and i am very excited for the summer events to start up. being on the team has enabled me to learn so much about the Kamloops community and all it has to offer. My advice to anyone who is planning on moving away to a different province would be to get involved in the community; it is the best way to learn about it.

windsor, ontario will always be the place i call home, but i love british Columbia enough to say that i won’t be returning home for quite some time.

i would like to thank the other members of the Cap Team and the downtown community for welcoming me with open arms and helping me learn about Kamloops in the best ways possible. if anyone has any questions about my experiences with moving from east to west, please feel free to stop and say hi!

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DunkeD for A CAuseEmployees of KPMG dunked for dollars as they got to take a shot of their partner of choice at a recent fundraising BBQ. Anyone that stopped by to purchase a burger or smokie, chips and a drink also had the chance to have a toss! KPMG is raising money to support Spencer West’s “Redefine Possible” campaign to provide clean water to the villages in Kenya. Spencer West is inspirational and charismatic in his talks about the struggle of losing his legs at the age of five and overcoming personal obstacles. Spencer is in Kenya to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro beginning June 10. KPMG raised a total of $1,200 from this event and two Jeans Day events within their office. KPMG National will match all funds raised in their campaign up $10,000. Pictured here is KPMG partner Derek Schreurs about to brave the cold waters of the dunk tank!

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking BoutsKamloops’ Tournament City derby dolls (TCdd)

are hosting armstrong’s Candy strykers and Quesnel’s gold pain City derby girls in a derby double-header. The event is scheduled for saturday, June 23 at the Mcarthur island sports Center, 1665 island park drive.

doors open at 6pm and the first bout starts at 7:00pm with the Tournament City derby dolls vs. the Candy strykers, followed by the all-new TCdd rookie team vs. gold pain girls.

roller derby is mentally and physically demanding, and is one of the most entertaining sports to play and watch out there today.

“derby players like to tell people, ‘if you don’t think roller derby is a real sport, you have clearly never seen a game of roller derby’. This game is tough and most of

the ladies who play it are not just pretty faces wearing fishnets and booty shorts. we have a grueling training schedule and we give and take hits as hard as football players (we even play co-ed and take incredibly hard hits from men), but we do it with minimal padding and in skates. Come out and watch a bout and i guarantee you will have a whole new respect for how tough even the smallest lady can really be.” said Fresh Meat Coach and rookie Team assistant Coach, Jo LeFlufy.

Tickets are available now at the ruby room, 246 Victoria street or from your favourite derby doll. Concession and beer garden will be available.

Come out and support your local roller derby, with action packed entertainment and family fun. roller derby rocks!

downTown eCho June 21, 2012 n 5 Business profile

Think running a busi-ness is hard? Try it while being a mom! when sarah hoknes is pampering clients at her new shop, embellish esthetic Lounge, she pays 100 percent atten-tion to them. Likewise when she is with her kids, they get this same attention.

with the realization that work is important, but her kids and fam-ily life come first, in mid april, sarah made the leap to become a first time business own-er. now Jazz music streams in her newly renovated, comfortable shop at 426 Victoria street. sarah aims to of-fer a relaxing space for her clients to enjoy high quality professional es-thetic treatments, per-sonalized individual attention, and excep-tional customer service at incredible prices.

with clear intentions for her life and her busi-ness, she opened her doors in april 2012 and it has indeed fuelled a more balanced lifestyle. Flexibility is her motto, and she has structured her business hours so that she can be home af-ter school with her chil-dren. This flexibility is extended to her own cli-entele in terms of book-ing appointments and

catering to their sched-uling needs. her cur-rent regular hours are Monday and Thurs-day 9:00am to 5:00pm, wednesday and Friday from 9:00 until 2:00. Tuesdays mornings sarah devotes her time to those at the hamlets in westsyde, where she offers hand and foot care to the seniors in assisted Living as well as to clients managing Multiple sclerosis. she returns to her shop to and works from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. saturdays she caters to clients by appointment.

since opening she has met and enlisted the help of two other wom-

en with similar goals and working styles but different strengths. she recognized that Melis-sa Mauro’s skills as an esthetician and expe-rienced nail technician and Kelly Mikkelson’s background as a holis-tic and natural health practitioner would al-low her vision to go further. share the work, the excitement and the rewards… now that’s taking care of business!

she is really enjoying the downtown vibe and is feeling the love from the operators of neighbour-ing shops, all of whom have helped to make her feel welcome in the busi-ness community.

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A reminder from MP Cathy McLeod

PASSPORT DEADLINE APPROACHING

I’d like to remind everyone that effective June 1, 2009, a U.S law will require all Canadians to present a valid passport or other approved secure document when entering the United States at all points of entry including: air, land or water ports.

I urge you to beat the summer rush and apply for your passport today. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact my offi ce or visit Passport Canada’s website at www.ppt.gc.ca

CATHY MCLEODMember of ParliamentKamloops-Thompson-Cariboo979 Victoria Street, Kamloops B.C. V2C 2C1250-851-4991

Cathy McLeodMember of Parliament Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo979 Victoria Street, Kamloops B.C.V2C 2C1250-851-4991

Honouring and remembering all those who served Canada.

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WHY SHOULD I JOIN? By joining The Royal Canadian Legion you will have the opportunity to make new friends, become involved with your community and to develop and share your leadership skills. You will help to perpetuate the Remembrance of those who gave so much for the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. The proud heritage of this great Canadian organization will be enriched by the enthusiasm, energy and new ideas that you bring to it.

TIDBITS OF BACKGROUND AND HISTORY• With over 340,000 members, Legion is one of Canada’s largest community based service organizations contributing millions of dollars and volunteer hours• Legion is non-profit, self-sustained with over 1500 branches in Canada, United States and Europe• Legion founded at Winnipeg in November, 1925 as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League (BESL) and incorporated in 1926• Since inception in 1926, Legion strives to secure adequate pensions and benefits for veterans and their dependants, dealing

directly with Federal Government• From the outset of the Second World War, the Legion prepared for the troops’ return with financial compensation, clothing allowances, pensions, medical treatment, training and land settlements. This nation-wide network of professional assistance continues today• In 1960, the word ”Royal” was added to the Legion’s name with the Queen’s consent• The Legion’s Annual Poppy Campaign reminds Canadians of the 117,000 men and women who gave

their lives in the wars and military missions around the world• Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to veterans, ex-service members and their families who are in need• Legion supports programs for seniors, community, housing, Long Term Care, youth, education, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts• In 1999, the Legion implemented the “Two Minutes Wave of Silence”• Legion continues pressure on the federal government to improve benefits for those who serve and have served as their needs change

We proudly honour and

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Congratulations to all participants!

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The ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #52CELEBRATES LEGION WEEK - June 24 - 30

• VETERAN’SDINNERJune27thfrom12-3pm Come down and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of comradeship

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TheROYALCANADIANLEGIONBRANCH#52425 Lansdowne Street, Kamloops, BC • 250-374-1742

BRANCH 5285TH ANNIVERSARY 2012






Cathy McLeodMember of Parliament Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo979 Victoria Street, Kamloops B.C.V2C 2C1250-851-4991

Honouring and remembering all those who served Canada.

Proud to support our seniors in the sharing of their skills, knowledge and experience.

Cathy MCLeod Member of Parliament Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

979 Victoria Street, Kamloops BC V2C 2C1Phone 250-851-4991






We proudly salute our Veterans

#100-529 Seymour Street, Kamloops BC • Phone: (250) 434-1700

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LEGION MEMBER?If you are a Canadian Citizen, Commonwealth Subject or citizen of an Allied Country then you are eligible to join!With your membership you will receive exclusive savings through our partners in the Member Benefits Program. Also included with your membership is a subscription to Legion Magazine. You will receive 6 issues a year.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN? By joining The Royal Canadian Legion you will have the opportunity to make new friends, become involved with your community and to develop and share your leadership skills. You will help to perpetuate the Remembrance of those who gave so much for the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. The proud heritage of this great Canadian organization will be enriched by the enthusiasm, energy and new ideas that you bring to it.

TIDBITS OF BACKGROUND AND HISTORY• With over 340,000 members, Legion is one of Canada’s largest community based service organizations contributing millions of dollars and volunteer hours• Legion is non-profit, self-sustained with over 1500 branches in Canada, United States and Europe• Legion founded at Winnipeg in November, 1925 as the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Services League (BESL) and incorporated in 1926• Since inception in 1926, Legion strives to secure adequate pensions and benefits for veterans and their dependants, dealing

directly with Federal Government• From the outset of the Second World War, the Legion prepared for the troops’ return with financial compensation, clothing allowances, pensions, medical treatment, training and land settlements. This nation-wide network of professional assistance continues today• In 1960, the word ”Royal” was added to the Legion’s name with the Queen’s consent• The Legion’s Annual Poppy Campaign reminds Canadians of the 117,000 men and women who gave

their lives in the wars and military missions around the world• Poppy funds collected are used for assistance to veterans, ex-service members and their families who are in need• Legion supports programs for seniors, community, housing, Long Term Care, youth, education, sports, Cadets, Guides and Scouts• In 1999, the Legion implemented the “Two Minutes Wave of Silence”• Legion continues pressure on the federal government to improve benefits for those who serve and have served as their needs change

We proudly honour and

acknowledge all our veterans

Congratulations to all participants!

DR. TERRY LAKE, MLAKamloops North Thompson

Constituency Office618B Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H6Phone: 250-554-5413 Fax: 250-554-5417Email: [email protected]: www.terrylakemla.bc.ca

Congratulations to the Legion, a great community partner

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What two things do Jackie Rob-inson, Doug Burns, Gary Hall, and Kendall Simmons all have in com-mon? First, they are all profession-al athletes and second, they are all diabetics. Even Kamloops has our own local professional athlete who is a type 1 diabetic, Ajay Baines, former Kamloops Blazer cap-tain. So, as you can see, being a diabetic does not have to limit your physical ability. This applies to type 2 or prediabetics as well. Recently, a co-worker of mine, who is was diagnosed as a prediabetic 8 months ago, completed the Kamloops Spring Super Sprint Tri-athlon. She was surprised by how many people didn’t realize that someone with diabetes can suc-cessfully engage in and complete such a physically demanding feat. So, what are these athletes’ secrets that allow them to perform while managing their diabetes? Well, in this article I would like to share them with you.

The most important key is to make sure that you work within you physical ability and work your way up gradually in order to not put yourself in any physical dan-ger. For example, my coworker, who led a fairly sedentary lifestyle prior to her diagnosis, started by going for a half hour walk every-day on her lunch break and acquir-ing healthier eating habits. Then she got a membership at the Y and started adding on swimming, bik-ing, and running on the treadmill. She gradually built her fitness level while losing 30lbs over an eight month period until she felt ready. It is also important that you set a realistic goal for yourself. My co-worker did not set the goal to finish in a certain place or time, but rather to finish successfully and health-fully. Additionally, if she had days when she was not feeling well, she

was careful to not push herself too hard or would skip her workout if necessary.

Another key to her success and of any successful athlete with diabe-tes is to test often and have a good understanding of how your blood

sugars are affected by diet and exercise. It is important that you fuel yourself with long-acting complex carbohydrates prior to exercising in order to prevent low blood glucose levels and to always have a form of quick-acting car-bohydrates, such as glucose tablets or gels to ingest in case your

blood sugars start to drop. Obvi-ously, you should never engage in demanding physical activity if you are feeling shaky or have any other signs or symptoms of low blood sugar. Additionally, if you are tak-ing medications that can cause low blood sugars, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, then you may need to discuss how to properly adjust these to accommodate your activ-ity level with your doctor.

I hope that this article has been an eye opener that being a diabetic does not have to limit your physi-cal ability and you can accomplish your goals safely through proper diabetes management. Of course, if you have being shying away from any strenuous physical activity due to your diagnosis, then it is impor-tant that you clear any new exercise plan with your doctor to ensure it is safe for you before starting, and don’t forget to start slow and work your way up gradually. This is par-ticularly important if you have any other cardiovascular risk factors. If you have any further questions regarding this or any other topic re-lated to diabetes, I would be happy to answer them for you.

Laura Burgess, B.Sc. Pharm., Certified Diabetes Educator and Pharmacist, Manshadi Pharmacy

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The Kamloops youth soccer association has announced its schedule of soccer schools for 2012. This will be the fourth con-secutive year that the association has offered soccer camps in July and august.

under the title sponsorship of Mcdonald’s and hansport, the association has scheduled six camps that will each run from 9:00am to 11:00am, Monday through Friday, at Mcarthur is-

land. There are schools offered for players ranging from 6 to 17 years of age.

The schedule includes a special week-long camp for goalkeep-ers as well as a week dedicated to high performance players who compete at the rep level.

Find schedule and camp loca-tions, and register on-line through the Kysa web site (www.kysa.net) or in person at the Kysa of-fice on McArthur Island.

The daybreak rotary Club of Kamloops is excited to announce the 1st annual ribfest coming to Kamloops the weekend of august 10 to 12.

ribfest is a family event fea-turing five teams of “ribbers” competing against each other to prepare the finest ribs. On site will be a select group of distinguished judges, the general public will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite ribber.

The festival grounds will cover the majority of riverside park and will include a children’s area with

climbing wall, bouncy castle, as well as a 1000-seat beverage gar-den, live music, the ribbers, and an additional area for vendors.

This event will coincide with hot nite in the City and it is estimated that approximately 40,000 people will be in atten-dance from Kamloops and the surrounding area.

Vendor space for businesses and artisans is being offered for the three day event. secure your spot by July 1, 2012. Questions can be submitted via email to [email protected]

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n The Art We Are, 246 Victoria st. 250-828-7998. Lunchtime Live every Friday from 12 to 1pm. June 22 Kristy howes, June 26 Melissa ruth, June 27 poetry slam

n Saint-Jean Baptiste BBQ hosted by The Francophone association on June 22 at south sahali elementary, 1585 summit dr. activities for students will be held from 9am to 2:30pm. activities for the general public will start at 3pm. FMi call 250-376-6060.

n Garden of Earthly Delights: a Fundraising Cabaret review on June 23 at 8pm at pavilion Theatre. Tickets at the door or pandora’s Costume box, 753 Victoria st.

n Kamloops Garden Club Community rose and Flower show on June 23 from 2 to 4pm at heritage house, 100 Lorne st. FMi 250-573-3160.

n 7th Annual Garden and Pond Tour for Breast Cancer on June 24 from 9am to 4pm. There are 15 different and beautiful gardens on this year’s tour. Tickets available at Lyons garden Centre, Kamloops Florist and Legends used books. FMi contact Carol at Lyons garden Centre 250-374-6965.

n Chamber Musicians of Kamloops cel-ebrate 200 years of Kamloops on June 28 at

7pm at the old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 w. seymour st. all proceeds going to boogie the bridge Cultural Fund. FMi con-tact dimiter at [email protected] or 250-377-1880.

n Tour TRU Campus Gardens every wed at 6pm. Meet at the back of horticulture house 10 for a 90 minute tour. FMi call Kevin 250-828-5181 or doreen 250-579-8674.

n Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music (KissM) from July 9 to 27. beginner to advanced, ages five to 18. Concerts, water fights, bbQ’s, Mini olympics and more! FMi visit www.kissm.ca or [email protected].

n ‘Putt For The Cure’ Challenge at the dunes golf course all summer to support JdrF. next challenges will be held July 8 and 22. Top winners will advance to the playoff in september. FMi contact Jim at 250-578-2678.

n Kids and Teens Summer Reading Club runs from July 3 to aug. 25. sign up through www.tnrdlib.ca or at the Kamloops Library.

n 4th Annual Kamloops Kidney Walk on aug. 26 at 10am at riverside park. FMi visit kamloopskidneywalk.ca

n Kamloops Stroke Recovery Group invites people who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to their meetings the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of the month from 10:30am-1pm, for various activities and field trips. also offer a speech software program to help those with speech recovery. To confirm meeting dates, location and for more information call shona 250-320-1348.

n Kamloops Family History Society meet-ings take place the 4th Thurs. of each month (sept. to May) 7 to 9pm at heritage house, 100 Lorne st. FMi call 250-372-5679.

n Spirit Warriors dragonboat Team breast Cancer survivor group meet at 5:30 Tues. and Thurs. at pioneer park boat launch, new members welcome, no experience necessary. FMi contact Laima 250-377-1947 or Midge 250-374-2566.

n The Council of Canadians meets at 5:30pm on the second wed. of every month at the smorgasbord deli, 225 - 7th ave. FMi call anita or dalton 250-377-0055.

n Kamloops Garden Club meets at 7pm on the fourth wed. of every month at heritage house, 100 Lorne st. FMi call 250-573-3160.

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Attention Norkam Grads of 1982!

A reunion will be held on June 30, 2012at Hero’s Pub at TRU

For more information call Maria Tessari 250.828.2799email: [email protected]

Look for NorKam Grad 1982 30th Reunion

CeLeBrATing one yeAr! The Kamloops Branch of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi is celebrating the first year anniversary of their clubhouse in the former Ralph Bell School, 1764 Valleyview Drive from June 22 to 24. The celebration will take the form of open Tai Chi practice on Friday evening, a regional workshop on Saturday and an introduction to instruction and instructor’s workshop on Sunday. Kamloops will be host to several visiting members from around B.C. In addition on Saturday, an open house will include demonstrations of Taoist Tai Chi and mini classes will be available to interested visitors.Organizations that feel an exposure to the practice of Taoist Tai Chi would be of interest and benefit their members are invited to attend the open house from 12:30 to 2:30pm on June 23 at Ralph Bell School. Demos for organization can be arranged. FMI on the open house contact Danita at 250-453-9907.

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