COOL THINGS TO DO

FRIDAY, MAY 18

• Meadowlark Nature Festival, second of five days, second of five days, keynote speaker Harvey Locke, a vision for conservation in the 21st century, from the Okanagan to Yellowstone to Yukon to Nature Needs Half, 7 p.m. the Cleland Theatre, $20, for tickets visit: meadowlarkfestival.ca

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, dinner, 5 p.m., music with Lodi, 7 p.m.

• 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 for details

• Wild T and The Spirit open the new Up Close and Personal Series at Orchard House, with special guests The Yard Katz, tickets $40 from The Grooveyard, doors at 7:30 p.m.

• Penticton library hosting a free workshop on Registered Education Savings Plans, free, noon to 1 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge has drop-in darts, dancing at 7 p.m.

• Medieval Madness, an evening of medieval revelry, live music and dance at Osoyoos Desert Park Racetrack, prizes for best dressed, aerial artist performances, fire dance, $25 or $20 online, adults only, visit www.osoyoosfaire.com

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: A Quiet Place (14A. 91 minutes), Friday only; Blockers (14A, 103 minutes); Saturday, May 22

SATURDAY, MAY 19

• Penticton Dragon Boat Club offering free trials for people interested in the sport, Skaha Lake, Penticton, 11 a.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, music with Gypsy and the Rose, 7 p.m.

• Penticton Elk’s Hall has crib at 10 a.m., meat draws at 4 and 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m.

• Osoyoos Medieval Faire on Osoyoos Desert Park racetrack, live jousting, performers, vendor village, food and drink, gates open at 11 a.m., $25 at the gate ($20 online), kids 10 and under are free

• Penticton May Classic Soccer Tournament, starts 10:30 a.m., King’s Park, 11 a.m. on Sunday, and continues through to the men’s and women’s A and B event finals on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

• Meadowlark Nature Festival, third of five days, events include fundraising dinner, 6 - 10 p.m., Penticton Golf and Country Club, with guest speaker Henry Sielmann, for tickets visit: meadowlarkfestival.ca

• Red Bull launch patio party, The Barking Parrot, begins at noon, ages 19 and over

• Yard sale at Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 8 a.m. to noon, plus open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Young Guns Memorial Weekend stock car racing, starts, 7 p.m., Penticton Speedway

SUNDAY, MAY 20

• Peach City Half-Marathon and 10K race, starts 8 a.m. at Skaha Lake Park

• Yard sale in support of BC-SPCA, Main Street in front of Wholesale Club, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Young Guns Memorial Weekend stock car racing, starts, 2 p.m., Penticton Speedway

• Jeremy Head performs at Cannery Brewing, no cover, 6 p.m.

• Motorcycle skills challenge in the Moduline parking lot in Penticton, sponsored by RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services, no cost to attend, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Dog races, food draw, pool, darts, last man standing at the Penticton Elk’s Hall, 2 p.m.

• Osoyoos Medieval Faire returns to the Desert Park Complex with jousting knights, old-world games, feasts and more, family friendly, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., $25

• Dr. Ross Lockhart, principal of the Vancouver School of Theology, speaking at Penticton United Church, all welcome, 10 a.m.

• Osoyoos Medieval Faire on Osoyoos Desert Park racetrack, live jousting, performers, vendor village, food and drink, gates open at 11 a.m., $25 at the gate ($20 online), kids 10 and under are free

• Meadowlark Nature Festival, fourth of five days, Experience, Discover, Explore, for full list of tours, events, times and pricing visit: meadowlarkfestival.ca, programs are also available from the front desk of The Penticton Herald

MONDAY, MAY 21

• Victoria Day (statutory holiday)

• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge has drop-in darts at 6:30 p.m., Toe Line at 7 p.m.

• Final Day: Meadowlark Nature Festival, Experience, Discover, Explore, for full list of tours, events, times and pricing visit: meadowlarkfestival.ca, programs are also available from the front desk of The Penticton Herald

TUESDAY, MAY 22

• Mamas Meetup, drop-in play-time for moms and toddlers, every Tuesday at Penticton Church of the Nazarene, 523 Jermyn Avenue, more information on Facebook, 9:3011:30 a.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge has 10-card crib at 7 p.m.

• Linda Ruby is the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Penticton Sunrise meeting, breakfast available for purchase, Sandman Hotel, 7 a.m.