Cool things to do in the South Okanagan
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 • Okanagan College Speaker Series continues at the Penticton campus a screening of “Blue Heart: The Fight for Europe’s last wild rivers,” by donation to support students in need, 7 p.m.
• Okanagan Skaha School District 67, inaugural meeting and election of chair and vicechair, 6:30 - 8 p.m., education centre at 425 Jermyn Ave., open to public
• Fitness Friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 hall, 10 a.m., presented by ladies auxiliary, Dart Dolls, 11 a.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge has single cribbage at 7 p.m.
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (PG, 134 minutes); Instant Family (PG, 119 minutes); Widows (14A, 129 minutes); Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch (2D and 3D, PG, 86 minutes); Girl in the Spider’s Web (14A, 115 minutes); Overlord (18A, 110 minutes); Bohemian Rhapsody (PG, 135 minutes).
• Now showing at The Oliver Theatre: “Venom” (Monday-Tuesday only); “The Grinch,” (Friday - Nov. 28).
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 • Penticton City Council meets at City Hall, sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., open to the public, to view agenda or watch the meeting live, visit: penticton.ca (links: City Hall, Mayor and Council, Council Meetings, 2018..., Nov. 20).
• Social bridge at St. Stephen Parish Hall in Summerland, $4 includes refreshments, 1-4
• Brown Bag Lecture Series continues at Penticton Museum Brian Horejsi on wildlife management, noon, suggested donation $2
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 • BCHL junior A hockey, Surrey Eagles at Penticton Vees, 7 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre, Wicked Wednesday, speciallypriced tickets and other crazy promotions
• Special sneak preview: Ralph Breaks the Internet, (in 3D and 2D), Landmark Cinemas 7
• Senior singles 65 and over meet for coffee at the Penticton Golf and Country Club every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., call 250-492-7078 for more information
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 • Downtown Penticton Association presents Tree Light Up Festival and Christmas open house, downtown, free family activities, 5 - 7:30 p.m., tree light-up ceremony begins at 7:15 p.m., open house from 5 - 8 p.m., eight participating art galleries are offering a Christmas art walk.
• Andrew Collins Trio performs at The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m., five-time Juno Award nominees and seven-time Canadian Folk Award nominees, $32 and $22, visit: thedreamcafe.ca
• Crawford & Crossley jazz quintet, featuring Yanti, CD release concert, “Right Where We Belong,” 7 - 9 p.m., Zia’s Stonehouse in Summerland, $10 cover, call 250-494-1105
• Drop-in hockey for ages 55-plus, CSA-approved helmet required, full gear optional, McLaren Arena, $5, noon to 1 p.m.
• “On a First Name Basis,” by Norm Foster, presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., starring Eric Hanston and Jane Pilkey, 8 p.m. at Cannery Stage, for tickets call 250-493-7275 or visit The Nest & Nectar
• Fitness Friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 hall, 10 a.m., presented by ladies auxiliary
• Penticton Elks Lodge drop-in snowball darts, 7 p.m., cribbage, also 7 p.m.
• Christmas craft and bake sale, The Concorde Retirement Community, 3235 Skaha Lake Road, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., donations accepted for SOWINS Christmas bin
• Throwback Thursday at the Oliver Theatre: Ferris Buellers Day Off (1986), 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 • First day: 2nd annual Ashley Homestore curling classic, Penticton Curling Club, day passes are $20, $70 for a four-day pass, visit the club at 505 Vees Drive or phone 250-4925647 for tickets
• Singer/pianist Jeffrey Straker performs at The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m., $25 and $15, visit: thedreamcafe.ca
• Aaron Prichett in convert, benefit for Youth Resource Centre, Penticton Lakeside Resort ballroom, 8 p.m., $40 (includes hamburger and coleslaw), purchase from the resort or at pentictonlakesideresort.com
• Friday Night Live open mic event at Medici’s in Oliver, 7 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, 11:30 a.m., karaoke with Candi, 7:30 p.m.
• Bob Kittle, Ch.t, offers hypnosis relaxation sessions at South Main Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, all welcome, 11:45 a.m. and/or 2:30 p.m. every Friday
• Lunch, 65 and better, every Friday, call 250493-1481 for more information, 11:30 a.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles presents dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., music from Who Knew Band to follow, 7 p.m.
• “On a First Name Basis,” by Norm Foster, presented by Many Hats Theatre Co., starring Eric Hanston and Jane Pilkey, 8 p.m. at Cannery Stage, for tickets call 250-493-7275 or visit The Nest & Nectar
• Penticton Elks Lodge has open darts and pool, dance at 7 p.m.
• “In My Life” by Okanagan Dance Studio’s Show Group’s at Cleland Theatre, 7 p.m., tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors/children under 10. Tickets available at door or call 250-492-0056 for more info.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 • Santa Claus and his elves make their annual grand arrival at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 11 a.m., free activities for the kids 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., photos with Santa, 11:45 a.m. 3 p.m. ($25, UBS flash drive with three photos - cash only).