COMMUNITY EVENTS

Today

• South Main Drop In Centre: bocce, 8:45 a.m., summer line dance, 9:30 p.m., French conversations, 9:30 a.m., Scrabble, 10 a.m., Mah Jong, 10 a.m., line dance (ezint to int) 1 p.m., duplicate bridge, 1 p.m., computer drop-in, 1 - 3 pm., ukulele introductory, 3 p.m.

• Summerland Council meets, 7 p.m. at Municipal Hall, open to the public (see advanced coverage of meeting on Page A4)

• Oliver Council meets, in council chambers, open to the public, committee of the whole, 4 p.m., public hearing, 7 p.m., regular council to follow

Tuesday, August 15

• Penticton City Council meets, sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., to view agenda and information package visit: www.penticton.ca (links: City Hall; Mayor and Council; Council Meetings; 2017 Council Meetings Agendas Minutes and Video; August 15)

• South Main Drop-In Centre: basic beginner line dance, 9 a.m., luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., partner bridge, 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting, 1 p.m., improver line dance, 1 p.m.

• Summerland Farmers Market, all local produce and artisans, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., downtown Summerland

• Legion Branch No. 40, DVA officer at the branch, 1 p.m., jam session, 8 p.m.

• Wine and Watercolours at Dirty Laundry Vineyard, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., ticketed event

Wednesday, August 16

• 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

• 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., ukulele strumalong, 6:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, lunch, 11:30 a.m., LA bingo, 1 p.m.

• Wing Night at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, 5 -9 p.m., horse racing wagering, daily, ages 19 and over

• Wednesdays on the Water, free concert series at Memorial Park in Summerland, featuring Sax Among Friends, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 17

• The Dream Cafe presents folk and bluegrass musician Dave Essig, 8 p.m., $35 and $20, for tickets visit www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012

• Oliver Sunshine Festival begins at Oliver Community Park, evening market 4:30 - 8 p.m., music with Darlene Ketchum Jazz Quartet, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• South Main Drop In Centre, Spanish conversations, 10 a.m., bingo, noon (doors open at noon), crafters meeting, 1 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, Thursday Night music with Hear and Now, 8 p.m.

• Elks Lodge Penticton presents snowball darts, 7 p.m.

• Live @ Crush Pad, featuring music by Arcadian Suns, 7 p.m., ticketed event

Friday, August 18

• The Dream Cafe presents Penticton's own Nikita Afonso, best new Artist at International Portuguese Music Awards, folk, pop, country, rock, 8 p.m, $25 and $10, for tickets visit www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012

• The Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos, 2017 concert series, with The Eisenhauers, 7 p.m. $20, phone 250-499-2888 or visit oldgristmill.ca

• Wynn Nordlund ARCT Concert featuring piano repertoire by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmanioff, Rawstthorne and Liszt, a celebration of completion of the Associate of The Royal Conservatory of Toronto diploma exam, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, $10, to reserve call 250-487-8060 or d.nordlund@shaw.ca

• Oliver Sunshine Festival continues at Oliver Community Park, featuring Uncork the Sun, 6 - 10 p.m.

• Friday Night Live in Oliver, the valley's killer live music gig, Medici's, 522 Fairview Road in Oliver, 7 p.m., call 250-498-2228

• Sunset Glow Silent Disco featuring DJ Shakes, Bench 1775 Winery, 7 p.m., DJ will spin great tunes that are sent to wireless headphones worn by all participants, $15 (includes glass of Glow Rose), complimentary shuttle from Penticton Lakeside Resort available

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Friday night karaoke with Candie, 7:30 p.m.

• South Main Drop-In Centre, bocce, 8:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner plus line dance, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3:15 p.m., meditation, 4 - 5 p.m.

• Okanagan Skydive has relocated to the Oliver Airport for the month of August, tandem skydives and recreational skydives available, Fridays through Mondays, phone 1-866-466-JUMP or visit: www.okanaganskydive.com

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, starts at 11:30 a.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 p.m., live music with WD40, 7 p.m.

• Elks Lodge, drop-in fun pool and darts, 7 p.m.

• Baby Boomers of the South Okanagan present social dinner, for more information call (evenings only) 250-488-5382 or 250-492-5195 or join “Boomer’s Social Group-Penticton” on Facebook.

Saturday, August 19

• The Dream Cafe presents 2017 Western Canadian Music Award nominee for Best Blues Artist Steve Kozak, 8 p.m., $40 and $25, for tickets visit www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012

• Oliver Sunshine Festival continues, parade in downtown, 10:30 a.m. At Community Park: Nice Verdes (indie folk duo), 10:30 a.m., Oliver's got Talent featuring Sam Williams, Dee Dee Shaw, Ruth Otto, Sara Bousfield, Laura and Kelan Harty, Krisi Decker, Jack Vernon-Wood, Kyah Allen, 1 p.m., evening entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with: Mysterious Sonic Booms, Rebel Luv, Chris Buck Band, 8 p.m. At the community hall: Pico's Place puppet show and storytelling for young kids, exhibits by Oliver Heritage Society and Nk'Mip Desert Culture Centre For list of events: www.oliverrecreation.ca • Agape Art Essence of the Okanagan, an art show, opening reception at Front Street Art Gallery, 60 Front Street, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, dance and music with Gypsy and the Rose, 7 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, LA 50/50 draw and meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, begins at noon, Eagle races, 4 p.m.

• Elks Lodge, Penticton, cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., regular meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 20

• Interior Savings presents Moonlight Movie Night at Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls, by donation to Okanagan Boys and Girls Club (suggested at $3 per person or $10 per family), featuring “Trolls,” movie begins at dusk

• Oliver Sunshine Festival continues, final day, heritage walking tour, 9 a.m., church in the park, 10:30 a.m.

• South Main Drop-In Centre, social dance, 7 - 9 p.m., all ages and abilities welcomed to dance on Penticton’s largest floor

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, Sports Sunday, 10:30 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Live Music Sundays at the Cannery Brewing Co., 198 Ellis Street, 6 - 8 p.m., no cover charge, tonight: acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Tavis Weir

• Sunday dinner series at the Keremeos Grist Mill served family style featuring fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Tickets are $25 and available in advance only at the Grist Mill or online at www.oldgristmill.ca.

• BC-SPCA flea market, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in front of Real Canadian Wholesale parking lot off Main Street

• Summerland Rotary Sunday Market, featuring more than 50 vendors and live entertainment, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, barbecue, noon, horse races and meat draw, 1 p.m.

• Great Train Robbery and BBQ event with the Garnett Valley Gang at Kettle Valley Steam Railway, 1:30 and 4 p.m.. $57 ($27 for ages 12 and under), includes baron of beef, chicken BBQ with live music, to book call 250-494-8424 or visit: www.kettlevalleyrail.org

• Sunday Arts Market at The Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave., presented by the Penticton Arts Council, live art, crafts, homegrown treats and produce, live entertainment, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.