Cool things to do in our community
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
• One World Youth Crew for ages 15-24 to join the crew, new cultures within your community, project management basis, what you bring as a leader, get volunteer hours, find opportunities right for you, create inspirational art and media projects, phone 250-274-6299 or: youthcrew@soics.ca
• From Cleveland, the first U.S. presidential debate, Joe Biden (Democrat) vs Donald Trump (Republican) 6 -7:30 p.m. (PT), on all major American networks
• Penticton Herald editor James Miller in conversation with Chris Walker on CBC’s Daybreak, topic: the provincial election, Penticton riding, 8:13 a.m., rescheduled from Monday due to technical difficulties in Kelowna, live on 93.7 (FM).
• Now showing at the Penticton Art Gallery: “To Talk With Others,” Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (weekdays), 11-4 p.m. (weekends), runs until Nov. 7., 199 Marina Way
• Now on display at the Penticton
Museum and Archives: Celebrating 50 years of the Penticton Tuneagers choir and orchestra, also: a history of Scouting in the South Okanagan, Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon - 4 p.m., 785 Main Street
• LocoLanding Adventure Park is still open, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily offering: go-karts, miniature golf, high-level rope course, bumper boats and monkey motion, safe social distancing rules in place.
• Electric bike rentals, Pedego Electric Bikes, 37 Backstreet Blvd. (behind Dragon’s Den), prices range from $50-$60 for two hours; $65-$75 for three hours, reservations highly recommended, call 250-770-0576
• Ride for fun, to work, to school, or to do errands with GoByBike Week Penticton. Ride and win prizes or a new bike with events like Ride the Route or Snap Your Ride, or the Pedal Perks discount card. Register at gobybikebc.ca to enter. Go to gobybikebc.ca/penticton for all the details
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “RBG” (rated G) ; “After We Collided,” (14-A); “Bill & Ted Face the Music,” (PG); “The Broken Hearts Gallery,” (PG); “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” (PG); “The Nest,” (14A); “The New Mutants,” (14 A); ”The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run,” (G); “The Empire Strikes Back,” (G); “Tenent,” (PG); “Unhinged,” (14-A). Note: “RPG” is only showing for matinees. For all showtimes and to purchased reserved tickets: landmarkcinemas.com
• The historic Oliver Theatre is offering private screenings of your favourite movies for up to 47 people, $10 per person, includes small popcorn and drink, minimum cost of $100, bring your own DVD or rent or buy from Sundance Video in Oliver, to book send email: theoliverhteatre@gmail.com
• “Willie Four Milli’s Rhythmic Doodle Art,” by Will Hoffman, featuring digital works, visit: pentictonartscouncil.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
• Today is October 1, the first day of October and 275th day of 2020.
• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, burger and fries, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; wings or poutine, 4-6 p.m.
• Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen meets beginning at 9 a.m., meeting can be viewed on the RDOS website
• Vincent Decowans performs at Time Winery and Kitchen, 7 p.m., for tickets: timewinery.com/events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
• Happy Friday. The Penticton Herald presents its All-Good-News edition (first Friday of every month). On sale at newsstands across the South Okanagan, $2 (includes GST).
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 257 Brunswick Street, a Penticton tradition, fish & chips, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Out and About walking program for local seniors, taking all COVID safety precautions, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., followed by coffee, register in advance online at: info@seniorswellnesssociety.com or by phone at: 250-487-7455, presented by Seniors Wellness Centre
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday Night Dinners, 5-7 p.m.
• Penticon Elks Lodge No. 51, fish and chips with coleslaw, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., to-go orders available
• BCHL Okanagan Cup exhibition junior hockey from the South Okanagan Events Centre, West Kelowna Warriors vs Penticton Vees, 6 p.m., free audio link at mixlr.com/pentictonvees as well as live pay-per-view at HockeyTV.com.
• Paint Your Own Cruises Bike Box, hosted by Pop Up Studios, 6-8 p.m. $60, tickets available from Eventbrite
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
• Thanksgiving Weekend (Canada).
• Penticton Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m.
- 1 p.m., 100 block of Main Street, enter at Main Street and Lakeshore Drive, safe social distancing.
• Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, available on FB live stream or in person at Barley Mill and Pub, Boston Pizza, Elks Lodge and The Nest, $50 plus GST, for ticket informatoin phone: 778-476-3111 or email: events@penticton.org
• Thanksgiving meat draw at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 2 p.m.
• BCHL Okanagan Cup exhibition junior hockey, Penticton Vees, at West Kelowna Warriors, 7 p.m., free audio link at mixlr.com/pentictonvees as well as pay-per-view at: HockeyTV.com.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles presents its homemade burgers and fries, noon - 4 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, meat draw, 4 p.m., beef stew dinner, 5:30 p.m., music with classic rockers Roger & Roger
• Paint Your Own Cruises Bike Box, hosted by Pop Up Studios, 6-8 p.m. $60, tickets available from Eventbrite
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
• Special Thanksgiving meat draw at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 2 p.m., 257 Brunswick Street
• Survivorship Dragon Boat Team Market runs every Sunday weather permitting, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the corner of Skaha Lake Rd. and Yorkton Ave. Money raised is used for the teams’ activities and breast cancer awareness and support.
• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, breakfast, featuring fresh cinnamon buns, 10 a.m. - noon, meat draw & dog races, 1 p.m.
• Meat draw at Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4 p.m.
• BC-SPCA flea market, outdoors in front of Penticton Wholesale Club, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.