Cool things to do on the holiday weekend
Friday, October 6
• Day 1: Valley First presents “Cropped,” 7 p.m., Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, $72,45, purchase tickets online at valleyfirsttix.com, at the South Okanagan Events Centre box office or by phone at 1877-763-2849
• Final weekend of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, various events across the valley, for a listing of events, prices and times visit: thewinefestivals.com
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., music to follow with Sierra (cajun rock, soul, R&B, country), 7 p.m. - close
• BCHL junior A hockey, Powell River at Penticton Vees, 7 p.m., South Okanagan Events Centre, for tickets visit SOEC box office, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., log on to ValleyFirstTix.com or phone 1-877-763-2849
• Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, Sicamous Eagles at Princeton Posse, 7 p.m., Princeton and District Arena; Chase Heat at Summerland Steam, 7:30 p.m., Summerland Arena
• The Dream Cafe presents Digging Roots, 8 p.m., for tickets call 250-490-9012 or purchase online at www.thedreamcafe.ca
• Penticton Blood Donor Clinic, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m., South Main Drop In Centre, for details visit: www.blood.ca, for more information phone 1-888-236-6283
• Free hypnosis relaxation session with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. call 250-4882723 for details
• Heidelberg Club meets at South Main Drop In Centre, 6 p.m.
• South Main Drop In Centre, bocce, 9:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., tai chi chuan, 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., meditation, 4 - 5 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips Friday, 11:30 a.m.
• Mindful self-compassion workshop at Penticton Public Library hosted by Barb Regasz, noon - 1 p.m.
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: Blade Runner 2049 (3D, 14A, violence, 164 minutes); Flatliners (14A, 141 minutes), My Little Pony: The Movie (G, 104 minutes); The Mountain Between Us (PG, 112 minutes); Kingsman: The Golden Circle (14A, 141 minutes); The Lego Ninjago Movie (G, 101 minutes); American Made (14A, 111 minutes); It (14A, 135 minutes).
• Now showing at the Oliver Theatre: It (Friday night only); The Lego Ninjago Movie (Saturday - Friday, Oct. 13).
Saturday, October 7
• 1st annual Pay What You Can Thanksgiving Dinner at the Nest and Nectar, 5 - 9 p.m., reservations required, info@nestandnectar.ca or call 250-493-7275
• Day 1: Valley First presents “Cropped,” 7 p.m., Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, $72,45, purchase tickets online at valleyfirsttix.com, at the South Okanagan Events Centre box office or by phone at 1877-763-2849
• Final weekend of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, various events across the valley, for a listing of events, prices and times visit: thewinefestivals.com
• 38th annual Penticton Soccer Club Thanksgiving Oldtimers tournament, games all day at Kings Park, second of two days
• Kootenay International Junior Hockey League,North Okanagan Knights at Princeton Posse, 7 p.m., Princeton & District Arena; Kamloops Storm at Summerland Steam, 7:30 p.m., Summerland Arena; Chase Heat at Osoyoos Coyotes, 7:35 p.m., Osoyoos Sun Bowl
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• Master photographer Merle Somerville presents “McIntyre,” on display at Front Street Gallery, 60 Front Street, meet the artist from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., show runs Mondays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• The Met Opera presents “Norma,” simulcast at 9:55 a.m. to Landmark Cinemas 7; also: Passport to the World: “Treasure Island” (Puerto Rico), 11 a.m.
• Book launch: “Who Knows What: A Conversation Starter for Retirees and Wannabes,” by Gary Doi, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Village by the Station, 270 Hastings Ave., meet contributors Gary Doi, Jean Kearney and Ivan McLelland
• Membership appreciation, Burgers, fries, onion rings at Fraternal Order of Eagles, noon - 4 p.m., Eagle races, 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 8
• Live Music Sundays at The Cannery Brewing Company featuring Darylectones, 7 - 9 p.m., no cover charge
• 38th annual Penticton Soccer Club Thanksgiving Oldtimers tournament, games all day at Kings Park
• Ladies Auxiliary to Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 hosts pancake breakfast, 8:30 a.m. until noon, $5.
• South Main Drop In Centre, R&R Rounders, 12:30 p.m., social dance (DJ), 7 p.m., all abilities and ages of dancers are welcomed to dance on Penticton's largest floor
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, LA breakfast, 8 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• Passport to the World: “Treasure Island” (Puerto Rico), 11 a.m., Landmark Cinemas 7
Monday, October 9
• Thanksgiving (stat holiday)
• The Penticton Herald will not publish a print edition on Oct. 9 due to the holiday.
• 38th annual Penticton Soccer Club Thanksgiving Oldtimers tournament, games all day at Kings Park, all championship games begin at 11 a.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, The Dart Dolls, 11 a.m., lunch, 11:30 a.m., Thanksgiving dinner ($8), bingo, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10
• Summerland Council meets, 7 p.m., Municipal Hall, open to the public
• Social bridge at St. Stephen Parish Hall, 9311 Prairie Valley Road in Summerland, 1 - 4 p.m., $4, includes refreshments, call Sheila White at 250-494-8996
• Fibre arts gatherings for weavers, spinners, knitters, crocheters, etc. of all skill levels, Summerland Arts Centre, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday
• Penticton Okanagan Rotary Club meets at Sandman Hotel, 7 a.m., guest speaker: Leah Schulting, executive director of the Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Penticton, public welcomed, $15 (full breakfast), $6.50 (coffee & pastry)
• South Main Drop-In Centre, basic beginner line dance, 9 a.m., social dance, 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 line dance, 1 p.m., square dance, 6 - 7 p.m. and 7 - 9 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.
• NHL hockey: Ottawa Senators at Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m. (PT)