Cool things to do here
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13
• Penticton Herald presents its Penticton-riding All-Candidates forum, 7-9 p.m., hosted by James Miller, no spectators allowed, but view live on Facebook (Penticton Herald: the South Okanagan’s Daily Newspaper) or Castanet’s YouTube page, featuring candidates Dan Ashton, Toni Boot, Keith MacIntyre, Ted Schumaker and the media panel of Joe Fries and Chelsea Prowie.
• B.C. Leaders Debate, with John Horgan, Andrew Wilkinson and Sonia Furstenau, 6:308 p.m., live on Global TV.
• Summerland Council meets, 1 p.m., agenda and meeting can be viewed at: summerland.ca
• 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 Tune-Agers choir and orchestra,” also: “A history of Scouting in the South Okanagan,” Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon - 4 p.m., 785 Main Street
• Now showing at Landmark Cinemas: “Honest Thief,” (PG, 100 minutes); “War With Grandpa” (G, 94 minutes); “The New Mutants,” (14A, 94 minutes); “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” (PG, 119 minutes); “Tenent,” (PG, 151 minutes); “Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run,” (G, 90 minutes); “Unhinged,” (14A, 90 minutes); “Coco,”
(G, 106 minutes); plus two old favourites: “Scream,” (18A, 111 minutes) and “Hocus Pocus,” (G, 96 minutes). For 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 from Sundance Video, book in advance at: theoliverhteatre@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
• Penticton Arts Council presents "United in Art," a new online art show presented with Unity House, launches at 1 p.m., featuring paintings, poetry, bird houses and chmies, visit: pentictonartscouncil.com/
• Fraternal Order of Eagles present fish-andchips, prepared by Cindi, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
• Advanced voting begins for B.C. general election, for times and polling locations visit: elections.bc.ca or phone 1-800-661-8683
• D'Jef performs at Time Winery, tickets available from timewinery.com/events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
• Beer Week in Penticton, featuring Black Friday at Slackwater Brewing, for details visit: visitpenticton.com
• Electric bike rentals, Pedego Electric Bikes, 37 Backstreet Blvd., prices range from $50$60 for two hours; $65-$75 for three hours, reservations highly recommended, call 250770-0576
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 257 Brunswick Street, 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,
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday Night Dinners, 5-7 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, fish and chips, coleslaw, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., to-go orders available
• Advanced voting for B.C. general election, for times and polling locations visit: elections.bc.ca or phone 1-800-661-8683
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
• Beer Week in Penticton, featuring Sour Saturday at the Cannery Brewing Co. and New Reality beer launch at Highway 97 Brewery, for details visit: visitpenticton.com
• Penticton Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., 100 block of Main Street, enter at Main Street and Lakeshore Drive
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 meat draw, 2 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles presents its homemade burgers and fries, noon - 4 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m.
• Advanced voting for B.C. general election, for times and psolling locations visit: elections.bc.ca or phone 1-800-661-8683
• Penticton Elks Lodge No. 51, meat draw, spaghetti and meatballs, music with Jim Wilson, all starts at 4 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
• Meat draw at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 2 p.m.
• 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 and dog races, 1 p.m.
• BC-SPCA flea market, outdoors in front of Penticton Wholesale Club, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Advanced voting for B.C. general election, for times and polling locations visit: elections.bc.ca or phone 1-800-661-8683