Special events in our community
Today
• Sixteen more days before Christmas • Christmas concert, Don Wade’s Sax Among Friends with Yanti, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Cherry Lane Shopping Centre; pictures with Santa, Friday 4 - 8 p.m., Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m.
• Kyle Anderson performs at the Okanagan Falls Hotel pub 7:30 p.m., ages 19 and over (pick up Kyle’s newest CD, “Kyle Anderson and the New Originals,” at Dragon’s Den on Front Street)
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, meat draw, 5 p.m.
• Just in time for Christmas: The Brick presents: School Brickley, Brick-Lea, and Brickley the Super Hero Bear, 100 per cent of proceeds go to support Children’s Miracle Network for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation to support terminally ill children, 350 Ellis Street, $19.99 each
• St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Holy Cross School present “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, $20 (adults), $15 (students/seniors), 7:30 p.m., tickets available from The Dragon’s Den, at the door or email: knockknock@godshouse.ca
• Horseshoe Theatre and Princess Margaret Secondary School present “Hairspray; The Musical,” 7 p.m. at Cleland Community Theatre, $20 (adults), $15 (students and seniors)
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, 11:30 a.m., Friday night dinner, 5:30 p.m.
• Dance Penticton, ballroom and Latin dancing, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Elks Lodge (upstairs), see more information on group’s Facebook page or email: lindainpenticton@shaw.ca
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 22, Summerland, baron of beef or pasta, 5 - 7 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw, 5 p.m. followed by deep fried pickles, jalapeno poppers, onion rings, veggies and dip, $7, music trivia with Russ
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., music with Timeline, 7 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge ugly sweater dart shoot, 6:30 p.m., Dance Penticton ballroom/ Latin dancing, 7:30 p.m. (upstairs)
• South Main Drop In Centre, Friday night dance with Jim Ripley, 7:30 p.m., $7, also: walk for health, 8:15 - 8:45 a.m., yoga with Kathy, 9 a.m., Tai Chi Chuan with Richard, 10:30 p.m., hypnosis relaxation sessions with Bob, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Mah Jong, 1 p.m., line dance beginner plus 1 p.m.
• Book Signing: A Good Word in Season (Book 8) by Harvie Barker, Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, $10, 100 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to local charity, special deals are available as a package on Books 1 and 7
• Free hypnosis relaxationsessions with Bob Kittle Ch.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and/or 2:30 p.m., call 250-488-2723
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (3D, 2D, PG, 133 minutes), Office Christmas Party (14A, 106 minutes); Miss Sloane (14A, 137 minutes); Bleed for This (14A, 117 minutes); Allied (14A, 124 minutes); Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (PG, 133 minutes); Moana (G, 107 minutes); The Arrival (PG, 116 minutes).
Saturday, December 10
• Annual Christmas Greek Bake Sale at the Greek Church, 1265 Fairview Road, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., holiday and Greek favourites
• Apex Mountain Ski Resort, opening day!, visit: www.apexresort.com for times and latest ski conditions
• BCHL junior A hockey, Cowichan Valley vs Penticton Vees, 6 p.m. (note time) at South Okanagan Events Centre, to purchase tickets go online at: www.ValleyFirstTix.com, phone 1-877-7632849 or visit SOEC box office
• Candlelight Memorial Service for those grieving the loss of a loved one, 2 p.m.., Oasis United Church, 2964 Skaha Lake Road, bring a photo or memento of a loved one, lunch to follow, children welcomed, phone Marlene Armson 250-493-8108
• 5th annual Santa Rec Run, a festive run in support of the Youth Outdoor Recreation Society, presented by Bears Den and Hoodoo Adventures, begins at Hoodoo Adventures Outdoor Pursuits Centre, 131 Ellis Street at 10 a.m., registration is $15 per person or $40 for a family, visit: www.santarecrun.ca for details
• The Nighttrain, ultimate tribute to Guns ‘N Roses (Sweet Child O Mine, November Rain, Welcome to the Jungle), 9:30 p.m. at The Mule on Martin, $10 general admission, visit www.ticketweb.ca, ages 19 and over
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, meat draw, 5 p.m.
• Charity Bottle Drive, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Marketplace IGA (proceeds to PRH pediatric ward, BC-SPCA, Critteraid) and Summerland IGA (proceeds to Summerland Food Bank, Critteraid), for large pick ups phone Pat at 250-493-6205
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 Auxiliary pancake breakfast in the lounge, 8:30 a.m. - noon, $5 gets you pancakes, sausage, ham and coffee (50 cents extra for strawberries and cream)
• Martin Street Art and Music Gallery Afternoon High Tea and Winter Fashion Show Sale, featuring Sass Boutique, Susan Lopatcki’s line, live soft jazz, features traditional luncheon and sherry, dessert and tea, $48, purchase at 205 Martin Street and Sass Boutique, or call 250-488-4999
• Seventh Day Adventist Church gospel music Christmas concert, 290 Warren Ave. W., fundraiser for the local food bank, 7 p.m., cash donations or non-perishable food items accepted
• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club Christmas bake sale and craft show, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the lawn bowling club on Brunswick Ave.
• Cannery Christmas Markets, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cannery Trade Centre, arts, crafts, food and vintage vendors, call 250-460-0177 for additional details
• St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Holy Cross School present “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, $20 (adults), $15 (students/seniors), 7:30 p.m., tickets available from The Dragon’s Den, or email: knockknock@godshouse.ca
• Christmas concert, Don Wade’s Sax Among Friends with Yanti, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Cherry Lane Shopping Centre
• Final show: Horseshoe Theatre and Princess Margaret Secondary School present “Hairspray; The Musical”, 2 p.m. at Cleland Community Theatre, all seats $10
• Still Life Saturdays, Light and Class, Penticton Museum and Archives, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., for information call 250-490-2451
• Penticton Elks Lodge, cribbage, 10 a.m., early bird draw, 4 p.m., meat draw, 4:30 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., karaoke with Anita LeBlanc and Pookey, 6:30 p.m. - close
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, cribbage 10 a.m., meat draw and LA 50/50, 2 p.m. J. Wesley, 7 p.m., $10
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 22, Summerland, meat draw, 4 - 6 p.m., chicken cordon bleu dinner, 6 p.m., $15, book signing “In the Moment” with Gary Doi, 6 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eagles races, 4 p.m., free pool
• Book Signing: A Good Word in Season (Book 8) by Harvie Barker, Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, all day, special days on previous issues
• NHL hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Florida Panthers, 4 p.m.
• Christmas Gift Café with live music, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1370 Church St. , 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,. homemade baked goods with choice of a hot beverage, handmade items from Ecuador, Nepal, Guatemala, the Grandmothers for Africa, local crafters, and delicious baking for sale, kids craft table, accepting non-perishables for the food bank
• Artist Terry Isaac’s annual open house, 475 Upper Bench Road, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., wine from Three Sisters Winery, holiday fund, fundraiser for AlleyCATS Alliance
• The Metropolitan Opera “L’amour de Loin,” 10 a.m., Landmark Cinemas 7
• Now playing at Oliver Theatre: Doctor Strange (Saturday - Dec. 16)
Sunday, December 11
• Naramata Community Church with Naramata Community Choir present a program of Christmas music and the Christmas story, 3 p.m., Columbia Hall, Ellis Street in Naramata, admission by donation to choir and Breakfast for Learning program, non-perishable food items accepted
• Soup, sandwich and beverage, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 11:30 a.m., $6, everyone welcomed
• Artist Terry Isaac’s annual open house, 475 Upper Bench Road, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., wine from Three Sisters Winery, holiday fund, fundraiser for AlleyCATS Alliance
• Final show: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Holy Cross School present “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
• The Darylectones perform live at The Cannery Brewing Co., 6 - 8 p.m.
• South Main Drop In Centre, R&R Rounders, 12:30 p.m., social dance with your host Emil Sajna, a DJ with 45-years experience, dance to the greatest waltzes and dance songs of all-time on Penticton’s largest floor, all ages and abilities welcomed, 7 - 9 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, Penticton, LA pancake breakfast, 8 a.m., meat draw and 50/50 draw, 2 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge dog races, food draw, door prizes, last man standing, 2 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles curlers breakfast, 8 - 11 a.m., pool tournament, 12:30 p.m., meat draw, 4 p.m.
• NHL hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Washington Capitals, 2 p.m.
Monday, December 12
• Today is your final day to post a Christmas card to the United States for arrival by Dec. 25
• Okanagan Skaha School District 67 meets, 6:30 p.m., education centre, inaugural meeting with election for chair and vice-chairman
• 12 Weeks of Christmas Ukulele with Yanti, class concert, 4 - 6 p.m., Martin Street Art Gallery, 205 Martin Street, featuring Megan Reynolds, Cherie Bordeleau, Michelle Allsop, Jodi Bird and special guests Mary Ann Chartrand, Sharlene Wheeler and Merlefree, visit: www.yanti.ca