Cool things to do in South Okanagan

MONDAY, APRIL 16 • Doug Cox presenting a weekly lecture on local history at Village by the Station In Penticton, all welcome, no charge, 10:30 a.m.

• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.,

• Single crib at the Penticton Elk's Hall, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 • Mamas Meetup, drop-in play-time for moms and toddlers, every Tuesday at Penticton Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Avenue, more information on Facebook, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Tugs Live Tuesday, featuring six local musicians performing short sets, 7:30 p.m., all proceeds from cover charge goes to the artists

• Brown Bag Lecture Series continues at Penticton Museum Auditorium with Murray Brown presenting, The Klondike Goldrush, noon, suggested donation $2

• 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

• Volunteer income tax preparation event, St. Saviour's Anglican Church, Penticton, 13 p.m.

• Black Hen Roadshow, featuring four artists, at The Dream Café, tickets $42 and $52, 8 p.m.

• Euchre at the Eagles Hall, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 • Volunteer income tax preparation event, Salvation Army Church, Penticton, 9 a.m. to noon

• Single seniors 65-plus meet for coffee at the PGCC, 10-11 a.m., call 250-492-7078 for more information

• Trade show-style event showcasing latest devices for diabetes management, Penticton Lakeside Resort, 7-9 p.m.

• Bingo at Penticton Legion Branch 40, 1 p.m.

• Soup and sandwiches, plus hot appetizers, at the Eagles Hall, proceeds to SD 67 breakfast program, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Wing Night at Clancy's Pub, Grill and Pizza, 4:30 - 9 p.m., ages 19 and over, simulcast horse racing available

• Seventh annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival, April 18-22, for complete list of special events, prices and times/locations visit: www.destinationosoyoos.com/ooysterfest/

• 100 Women Who Care South Okanagan meets at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, all like-minded women welcome, 57 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 • Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.

• Penticton and District Garden Club meets in the Penticton library auditorium, guest speaker is Elaine Stephens on some of the basics of gardening, guests welcome. 7 p.m.

• Evening coffee house at Good Samaritan Village by the Station, featuring music by Sax Among Friends, homemade treats, proceeds to Village Chaplaincy

FRIDAY, APRIL 20 • Free hypnosis relaxation session with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. call 250488-2723 for details

• Friday Night Dinner, at the Eagles Hall, proceeds to SD 67 breakfast program, $8, 5-6:30 p.m., proceeds to charity, followed by live music by Rollin Coal and dancing at 7 p.m.

• Opening night: Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley (2014 Tony Award nominee), Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, visit www.venablestheatre.ca or phone 250-498-1626

• Seventh annual Osoyoos Oyster Festival, all weekend in Osoyoos, for complete list of special events, prices and times/locations visit: www.destinationosoyoos.com/ooysterfest/

• Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society holding its AGM at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland, with special showing of "A River Film," 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 • Charity bottle drive to support PRH pediatric ward, SPCA, CDART and food bank at IGA parking lots in Penticton and Summerland, every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Okanagan Makers Spring Market at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, featuring 125 craft vendors with an Earth Day theme, $5 admission