Cool things to do in our community
Today
• The Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos, 2017 concert series, with Juno Award winners Pharis and Jason Romero, 7 p.m. $20, phone 250-499-2888 or visit oldgristmill.ca
• Monday Mayhem, Thompson Okanagan Junior B Lacrosse League, South Okanagan Flames vs Vernon Tigers, 7 p.m. at Memorial Arena, $5 (adults), $3 (seniors and kids), beer garden available
• New at the Penticton Museum and Archives, “How Do We Get From Here to There?,” an exhibit about how animals travel through the Okanagan and how we can help them, daily through Sept. 2
• Oliver Council meets, committee of the whole, 4 p.m., regular council, 7 p.m.
• Okanagan Skaha School District 67 meets, 6:30 p.m., board office, open to the public, 425 Jermyn Ave.
• Summerland Council meets, 7 p.m. at Municipal Hall, open to the public, see advanced coverage of the meeting on Page A1
• Peach City Bridge tournament, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre begins, all week
• Portpourri of Art Show featuring fabric art, acrylic and watercolour paintings, mixed media, recycled glass garden art, impasto and kreative grapes, daily at SOICS, 6239 Main Street in Oliver
• South Main Drop In Centre, bocce 8:45 a.m., Scrabble, 10 a.m., line dance (ezint to int) 1 p.m., duplicate bridge, 1 p.m., computer drop-in, 1 - 3 p.m., ukulele introductory, 3:15 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, friends and fitness, 10 a.m., Dart Dolls, 11 a.m., buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., bingo, 6:30 p.m.
• Dabber bingo, Summerland Senior Drop-In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, 1 p.m., 16 regular games
• After school lawn bowling for kids ages 8-18 at The Green at Gyro Park in Osoyoos, 3 - 4 p.m., registration fee is $10, call the Osoyoos Lawn Bowling Club at 250-495-2092 for details
• Summerland Crokinole Club meets, 6:30 p.m., Summerland Seniors Centre, contact Darlene at 250-494-9310
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Blue Monday open mic, 7:30 p.m.
• Okanagan Christian Men's Choir (nondenominational), 7 p.m., Summerland Baptist Church, for details contact Debi at 250-494-1940
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway operates, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., booking recommended, email keettlevalleyrail.org
• Front Street Art Gallery presents Joan Lansdell, Kaleidoscope in Wax encaustic collection
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: The Mummy (3D, 2D, PG, violence, 141 minutes); “Megan Leavey” (14A, nude scenes, language, 119 minutes); “It Comes at Night” (14A, nude scenes, language, 119 minutes); “Wonder Woman” (3D, 2D, PG, 141 minutes); “Captain Underpants” (G, 89 minutes); “Baywatch” (14A, language, nude scenes, 119 minutes); “Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tll No Tales: (3D, 2D, violence, 129 minutes), for times & tickets: www.landmarkcinemas.com/penticton
• Now showing at the Oliver Theatre: “Baywatch” (Monday - Friday, 14A, 119 minutes); Wonder Woman (Saturday Sunday, PG, 141 minutes).
• 55-Plus BC Games, the games will be held in Vernon this year Sept. 12-16, complete details are available at 55plusbcgames.org
Tuesday, June 13
• Penticton Okanagan Rotary Club meets, guest speaker music educator Justin Glibbery discussing the musical instruments that Rotary collected and repaired and the loan program in the schools, 7 a.m., The Sandman Hotel, public welcomed, $15 (full breakfast), $6.50 (coffee pastry).
• Local artists have their work on display at The Nest & Nectar at the Cannery Trade Centre, Tuesdays - Saturdays during business hours
• Summerland Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Memorial Park in Summerland, every Tuesday
• Volleyball sessions at Summerland Youth Centre, 10 a.m. - noon, Pentictonites are welcomed, call Jane at 250-494-4666
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, open euchre, 7 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, executive meeting, 10 a.m., DVA officer at the branch, 1 p.m., Tuesday night jam session, 8 p.m.
• South Main Drop-In Centre, basic beginner line dance, 9 a.m, social bridge, 9:15 a.m., sing-a-long, 10:30 a.m., luncheon, 11:30 a.m., partner bridge, 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting, 1 p.m., improver lince dance, 1 p.m., quilters, 6:30 p.m.
• Penticton Navy Veterans meet at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, lunch at 11:30 a.m., business meeting to follow
• Penticton Elks Lodge 10-card cribbage, 7 p.m., drop-in darts, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 14
• The Cannery Brewing Co. presents Sunday Mornin’ String Band, 7 - 9 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., $10 cover charge
• 100 Men Who Care meet, Penticton Fire Hall No. 201, 250 Nanaimo Ave. W., 5:30 p.m., for details email: www.100menpenticton.com
• Senior Singles, ages 65 and over, meet at the Penticton Golf and Country Club for coffee, 10 - 11 a.m. every Wednesday, for details phone John Lupse, 250-492-7078
• Blood Donor Clinic at South Main Drop-In Centre, first of three days, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., by appointment, call 1-888-236-6283
• Naramata Community Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Wharf Park in Naramata, weekly until Sept. 6
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Canasta 1012plus, 1 p.m., general meeting, 7 p.m.
• Lip Synch Challenge Part 5, the James Chicalo Experience, The Copper Mug Pub, fundraiser for Penticton and District Community Resource Society
• Okanagan Similkameen School District 53 education committee meets, 4:15 p.m., education centre, 6161 Okanagan Street, Oliver, open to the public, to view agenda: www.sd53.bc.ca (links: District Information, Agendas and Minutes)
• 40th annual Art Auction full preview at the Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, until June 22
• Healthy Living fre monthly presentation at the Osoyoos Library, 10 a.m., learn about food forestry north of the 49th with gardener Richard Walker
• Summerland Masonic Lodge meets for coffee, 9 a.m., Santoriri’s Restaurant, call Orv Robson at 250-494-1504 for details
• South Main Drop-In Centre, bocce, 8:45 a.m., beginner line dance 9 a.m., medical qi gong, 10 a.m., line dance intermediate, 1 p.m., cribbage, 1 p.m., computer drop-in, 1 - 3 p.m.ukulele strumalong, 6:30 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, lunch, 11:30 a.m., LA bingo, 1 p.m., doors open at noon
• Wing night at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, 5 - 9 p.m., ask about deals during Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts, simulcast racing available daily from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
• After school lawn bowling for kids ages 8-18 at The Green at Gyro Park in Osoyoos, 3 - 4 p.m., registration fee is $10, call the Osoyoos Lawn Bowling Club at 250-495-2092 for additional details
Thursday, June 15
• World Elder Abuse Day
• Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen meets 9 a.m.
• Art show opening: Heads Up, New Work Wall-to-Wall at Tumbleweed Gallery, 452 Main Street, featuring Jessie Dunlop, Vikki Drummond, Susan McCarrell, Kirsten Robertson, Jenny Long, Jan Little, Carol Munro, Liz Marshall, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Blood Donor Clinic at South Main Drop-In Centre, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., by appointment, call 1-888-236-6283
• Saint Germain Gallery presents art opening, A Little Bug Told Me, new paintings by Kristian Adam, 6 - 9 p.m. with guest artist Merz Majewski, exhibition runs until August 5
• Summerland Masonic Lodge meets at the IOOF Hall, 7:30 p.m., call Craig Brown at 778-479-3795 for details
• Secret Stitching Society, knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and more, Penticton Public Library reading room, 6 -8 p.m., ages 13 and over, all skill levels welcome, mentors available for teaching
• Summerland Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures meet at the Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, for details call Trent at 250-494-1990
• Volleyball sessions, 10 a.m. - noon, Summerland Youth Centre, Pentictonites are welcomed, call Jane at 250-494-4666
• Pickleball at Summerland Baptist Church, drop-in fee, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., phone Angela at 250-276-4323 for information
• Summerland TOPS meets, 5:30 p.m., Summerland Seniors Centre, call Lee 250-462-0990 for details
• South Okanagan Traditional Rug Artists meet, Summerland United Church, 13204 Henry Street, 1 - 4 p.m.
• South Main Drop In Centre, Spanish conversations, 10 a.m., carpet bowl, 10 a.m., bingo, 1 p.m. (doors open at noon), crafters meeting, 1 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge snowball darts, 7 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, friends and fitness, 10 a.m., cribbage, 7 p.m., Thursday Night Live music with The Dirt Road Kings
Friday, June 16
• Oliver Parks and Recreation presents the first-ever Paint Dash, an untimed 5km fun colour run, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Oliver Community Centre, post race barbecue and party with DJ Shakes, $20 (adults), $15 (student), call 250-498-4985 or visit OPRS office to reserve a spot in the race
• Floyd Meets Brown, Cosmic Brew, Lakeman perform at The Elite Restaurant on Main Street, 9 p.m., $15
• The Mule on Martin presents The Works with DJ Check Your Pulse, a group of producers and musicians representing all genres to captivate audiences, 10 p.m., $10 at the door
• Blood Donor Clinic at South Main Drop-In Centre, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., by appointment, call 1-888-236-6283
• Winemakers Invitational Dinner at Spirit Ridge Resort, 6:30 p.m., Spirit Ridge Resort, $105, call 250-498-0666
• Free hypnosis relaxation session, with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., for details call 250-488-2723
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Bridge and cribbage at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, 1 p.m., call Irene at 250-404-4562
• Fraternal Order of Eagles dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., dance, 7 - 11 p.m., Tap Trivia, all day
• Learning at Lunch presents Meditation with Tom Ashton, noon - 1 p.m., Penticton Library and Museum auditorium, free, for details phone library information desk at 250-770-7781, ext. 4502
• Tai Chi at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, call Susan at 250-494-3370
• Royal Canadian Air Force 890 Wing meets, 4 p.m. at 126 Dakota Ave. in Penticton
• Heidelberg Club meets, South Main Drop-In Centre, 5:30 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips Friday, begins at 11:30 a.m.
• South Main Drop-In Centre, bocce, 8:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., tai chi chuan, 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner plus line dance, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3:15 p.m.
• Karaoke at Peacock’ s Perch in Summerland with you host DJ Dan, 8:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with your host DJ Skye at The Barley Mill Pub, 9 p.m.
• The Barking Parrot’s summer patio music, 5:30 - 8 p.m. featuring Blue City Trio
• Okanagan Antique and Classic Boat Show, Penticton Lakeside Resort
Saturday, June 17
• Penticton Farmers Market, a tradition for more than 30 years, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Downtown Penticton Association community market, 200-300 blocks of Main Street, Front Street, Backstreet Blvd., 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Osoyoos Market on Main, 9 am. - 2 p.m. featuring live entertainment, artisans, fresh produce, sewing, home baking
• The Dream Cafe presents two-time Juno Award-winning Spanish guitarist Oscar Lopez, 8 p.m., $49 (premium) and $34 (wings), for tickets visit: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Protect Our Parkland is re-dedicating its bench from 2002 at Okanagan Lake Park followed by a celebration, 12:30 p.m., all welcomed, for details contact Jeanette Beaven at 250-492-3011
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway operates, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., booking recommended, email keettlevalleyrail.org
• Nota Bene Release Party at Black Hills Estate Winery in Oliver, 5 p.m., featuring music by Barney Bentall and Oscar Lopez, the Silent Disco, Luki Dance honouring Canada’s 150th, and more, $199, includes transportation from Osoyoos and Penticton, call 250-498-0666
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw and LA 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• Yoga in the Garden, a fundraiser for Grandmothers for Africa supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation and African grandmothers, at peaceful Farleigh Lake, yoga class, garden salad bar lunch, artist craft sale, 9:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m., $30 (yoga class, garden tour and lunch), $20 (garden tour and lunch only), to reserve call Marilyn at 250-499-7217 or Lynn 778-476-0609
• Special auction preview and guided tour at Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, 1 p.m., free
• The Barking Parrot presents Summer Patio Music, 5:30 - 8 p.m. featuring Blue City Trio
• Okanagan Antique and Classic Boat Show, Penticton Lakeside Resort
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Charity bottle drives at Marketplace IGA and Summerland IGA, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., charities include Critteraid, BC-SPCA, Summerland Food Bank, Penticton Regional Hospital children’s ward
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, member appreciation day, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eagle Races, 4 p.m.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, fun pool for membres, noon, dance to Rob Robertson, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge, cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., meat draw, 4:30 p.m., lodge dinner, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 18
• Father’s Day • Discovery House presents Father’s Day Family Fun, noon - 3 p.m., Skaha Lake Park, bring your own chairs, family fun, dunk tank, BBQ picnic, bouncy castle, music, kids game, road hockey, call 250-462-1388 for details
• Free concert at Centennial Park in Okanagan Falls for Father’s Day featuring Jeff Bodner as Elvis and country singer Terri Bremner, 5 - 9 p.m., food services available from Legion Ladies Auxiliary beginning at 4 p.m., bring your chairs and blankets, event sponsored by Brian Moen of Royal LePage
• Children’s Pirate Festival, 1 -3 p.m., SS Sicamous Heritage Park, $5 per child, parents/caregivers free, includes 30-foot high bouncy mountain and bouncy house, face painting, buried treasure, photo booth, crafts and games, sword fights, model railway
• Free live music at The Cannery Brewing Co., 6 - 8 p.m., featuring Lisa Anderson
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227 in Okanagan Falls, pancake breakfast (or french toast), with eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, $5 (adults), $3 (ages 6-10) 5 and under are free, 8 - 11 a.m.
• Flea market in support of the BC-SPCA of the South Okanagan Similkameen, parking lot in front of Great Canadian Wholesale on Main Street, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Summerland Rotary Sunday market, Main Street, in Summerland, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Kettle Valley Steam Railway operates, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., booking recommended, email keettlevalleyrail.org
• Special auction preview and guided tour at Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, 1 p.m., free
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, executive meeting, 10 a.m., horse races and meat draw, 1 p.m., hot dogs and smokies available
• South Main Drop In Centre social dance with your host Stan Simpson, 7-9 p.m., dance on Penticton’s largest dance floor, all ages and abilities are welcomed
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, LA breakfast, 8 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• The Barking Parrot presents Summer Patio Music, 5:30 - 8 p.m. featuring Blue City Trio
• Okanagan Antique and Classic Boat Show, Penticton Lakeside Resort