Cool things to do in the community
Today
• Summerland Action Fest, first of three days:
Memorial Park beverage garden opens, 5 p.m., entertainment at Memorial Park, Slam Dogs, featuring members of Prism and Headpins, 6 p.m.; opening ceremonies, 7 p.m.; All Fired Up, tribute to Pat Benetar; 7:30 p.m., Shooting Star, tribute to Paul Rodgers and Bad Company, 9:15 p.m.; Nester’ s Market fireworks display, 10:20 p.m.; slo-pitch games begin, 6:30 p.m.
• Bike to Work and School Week beach barbecue hosted by Market Place IGA Penticton, 4 - 6 p.m.
• The Allan Crossley Quartet featuring Larry Crawford, Stefan Bienz, Yanti performs at The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m., $33 (premium) and $18 (wings), for tickets visit www.thedreamcafe.ca
• Karaoke at Peacock’ s Perch in Summerland with you host DJ Dan, 8:30 p.m.
• Karaoke with your host DJ Skye at The Barley Mill Pub, 9 p.m.
• First Fridays all-ages open mic at Penticton Art Gallery, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m., free, refreshments by donation, exhibits open, tonight: “Celebrating the Honey Moon”
• Free hypnosis relaxation session, with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., call 250-488-2723
• Penticton Public Library presents Rockin’ Geology with Bob Handfield, the retired geologist will discuss geology of some of the Western U.S. national parks, noon - 1 p.m., auditorium, free
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 - 7 p.m., dance, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Bridge games and cribbage at Summerland Seniors’ Drop In Centre, 1 p.m.; 9710 Brown Street, call Irene at 250-404-4562
• Summerland Recreation Department presents Adult Drop-In volleyball, 7 - 9 p.m., Summerland Middle School
• Pleasure Painters of Summerland meet, Harold Simpson Memorial Youth Centre, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., drop-ins welcomed
• Bridge and cribbage at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, 9710 Brown Street, 1 p.m., call Irene at 250-4044562
• Tai Chi at Summerland Seniors Drop In Centre, call Susan at 250-4943370
• Royal Canadian Air Force 890 Wing meets, 4 p.m. at 126 Dakota Ave.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, karaoke, 7 p.m.
• The Mule Nightclub presents Beach Party with Check Your Pulse, 9 p.m.
• South Main Drop In Centre, bocce, 8:45 a.m., yoga, 9 a.m., Tai Chi Chuan, 10:30 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 12:30 p.m., beginner plus line dance, 1 p.m., novice line dance, 3:15 p.m., ukulele intermediate, 3:15 p.m., evening dance featuring live music by The Shindigger, 7:30 p.m., $7 for the dance, all welcomed)
Saturday, June 3
• Summerland Action Fest, second of three days:
Man of Steel Triathlon, cycling at Badminton Hall, 7 a.m.; swim at the Aquatic Centre, 9 a.m.; run at the Aquatics Centre, 6 p.m.
Giant’ s Head Run, starts and finishes at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Kelly Ave., free post race swim to follow at the Aquatic and Fitness Centre; awards at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park’ s main stage
Slo-pitch games begin at 8 a.m. on 12 fields including Dale Meadows
FortisBC Action Festival Parade, 10 a.m. in downtown Summerland
Critteraid Mut Strut, 10 a.m., to register phone 778-516-5766
Beverage garden, food and craft vendors at Memorial Park, all day
Wrist wrestling in beverage garden, noon
IGA Family Fun Zone, Dr. Von Houligan’s Family Extravaganza, shows at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Music at Memorial Park, presented by Tim-Br Mart: Summerland Nakama Drum Ensemble, 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.; No Fixed Address (80s rock tribute), 12:15 p.m., ACE, 1:45 p.m.; Bad Moon Riders, tribute to CCR, 3:30 p.m.; Supernatural, tribute to Carlos Santana, 5:30 p.m., March Hare, 9 p.m.
• The Penticton Dragonboat Festival presents Come and try dragon boating for free, participants will be taken out on the water with an experience coach, all ages and genders invited, 11 a.m., Skaha Lake Park boat house, for more details visit pentictondragonboat.com or call Don Mulhall at 250-488-3100.
• National Lawn Bowling Day, open to everyone, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, 260 Brunswick Street, for details phone Stu Scott at 250-462-5614 or Clem Beaulac at 250-276-3448
• Penticton Speedway, hornets, street stocks, Hit 2 Pass, late models, 7 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, member appreciation day, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eagle Races, 4 p.m.
• Kettle Valley Railway, trains run at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., book online at www.kettlevalleyrail.org
• Gospel choral singing workshop with Marcus Mosely, Penticton United Church, $30, to register phone 250492-2684
• Costume karaoke with your host Yanti, The Naramata Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., no cover charge
• Penticton Pistoleras present Rhythm and Bruise roller derby, 7 p.m., Penticton Curling Club, $12 at the door, $10 in advance, children 10 and under are free
• Toga party at The Elite Restaurant, 8 p.m. - close, $10, featuring music with Typical Underground
• Move for Mental Health sixth annual Defeat Depression Walk, 1 p.m., Rotary Park, Penticton, to pledge or to participate: Penticton.defeatdepression.ca or contact Sharon Evans at 250-493-7338
• Hoodoo Adventures presents 10 km beer run, a run along the KVR Trail to three breweries and two additional beverage stations, begins 9:30 a.m., 10 kilometers, six beer tastings and two food stops, $75 (before June 1 at PentictonBeerRun.com)
• The Dream Cafe presents Lion Bear & Fox, 8 p.m., $39 (premium), $24 (wings), doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets: www.thedreamcafe.ca or phone 250-490-9012
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 227, Okanagan Falls, meat draw and 50/50, 5 p.m.
• Charity bottle drives at Marketplace IGA and Summerland IGA, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., charities include Critteraid, BCSPCA, Summerland Food Bank, Penticton Regional Hospital children’ s ward
• Pacific Coast Men’s Soccer League, Vancouver Thunderbirds at Penticton Tim Hortons Pinnacles, 2:30 p.m., King’s Park, free to spectators
• “Curious About Cannabis and Your Health?,” a presentation by registered nurse Jennifer Dunne, presented by Kyla’s Quest, 1 p.m., Summerland Library, $5, to book your spot phone 250-488-2001
• George and Friends Pre-Summer Fest, 8th annual art show and concert artisan fair, The Leir House, plein air painters on site, 11:30 a.m., fair displays open at noon, show opening, 1 p.m., concert begins at 2:30 p.m. with Daryl O'Neill, Kyle Anderson, Dorian Goodwin, Selwyn Redivo, Dave Brunelle's sax quartet, flute duet with Ruth Falk and Anna McGuigan, bring a lawn chair, event ends at 6 p.m.
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada, fun pool for members, noon, dance to Lodi, 7 - 11 p.m.
• DJ Invizible is at The Mule Nightclub, doors open at 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 4
• Summerland Action Fest, third and final day:
Pancake Breakfast by the Kiwanis Club of Summerland, 8 - 10 a.m., Memorial Park
Slo-Pitch games begin at 8 a.m. at 12 fields, awards to be presented at 5:30 p.m. in Memorial Park
Interdenominational Church Service, 10 a.m. on main stage of Memorial Park
Kid’ s Fishing Derby, 11 a.m., Garnett Valley Dam, sponsored by Summerland Sportsman’ s Association
Beverage garden, food craft vendors, IGA Family Fun Zone, 11 a.m. in Memorial Park
Dr. Van Houligan’s Family Extravaganza, 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Live music in Memorial Park, The Jimmy Leguilloux Band, 11:30 a.m.; Amanda Jacyszyn (jazz, R&B), 12:40 p.m.; March Hare, tribute to Roy Orbison, 1:45 p.m.; Eagle Eyes, tribute to The Eagles, 3:40 p.m. • Great Train Robbery and barbecue featuring the Garnett Valley Gang, 1:30 p.m., Kettle Valley Railway in Summerland, $57 (adults/seniors), $27 (youth), 2 and under free, book online at www.kettlevalleyrail.org, regular train runs at 10:30 a.m.
• Sports Sunday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, lunch catered by ladies auxiliary, meat draw, 2 p.m.
• Marcus Mosely performs at Penticton United Church, 10 a.m.
• Dorian Goodwin performs at The Cannery Brewing Co., 6 - 8 p.m., no cover
• Flea market in support of the BCSPCA of the South Okanagan Similkameen, parking lot in front of Great Canadian Wholesale on Main Street, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 22, Summerland, meat draw, 4 p.m.
• ANAVETS horse races, meat draw, hot dogs and smokies, 1 p.m.
• Flea market in support of the BCSPCA of the South Okanagan Similkameen, parking lot in front of Great Canadian Wholesale on Main Street, every Sunday
• Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, horse races and meat draw, 1 p.m., hot dogs and smokies available
• South Main Drop In Centre social dance with your host Stan Simpson, 79 p.m., dance on Penticton's largest dance floor, all ages and abilities of dancers are always welcomed