Cool things to do
MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 • Summerland all-candidates meeting presented by Summerland Food Bank and Resource Centre Society, focusing on community housing needs, 7 p.m., Summerland United Church
• Okanagan College Speaker Series continues at the Penticton campus with Dr. Shao-Kang Chu giving a talk titled, Fortune Cookies and Chop Suey, by donation to support students in need, 7 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary bingo, 6 - 9 p.m., 502 Martin Street
• Fitness Friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 hall, 10 a.m., presented by ladies auxiliary • Tai chi at the Summerland Legion, 9:30 a.m. • Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: "First Man," (PG, 142 minutes); "Goosebumps: Haunted Halloween," (G, 93 minutes); "Bad Times at the El Royale," (14-A, 142 minutes); "A Star Is Born," (14A, coarse language, 136 minutes); "Smallfoot," (G, 96 minutes); "Venom," (2D and 3D, PG, 112 minutes).
• Now showing at the Oliver Theatre: "Hellfest," (Monday and Tuesday only).
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 • Advanced poll for Summerland municipal election, Municipal Hall, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Social bridge at St. Stephen Parish Hall in Summerland, $4 includes refreshments, 1-4 p.m.
• Brown Bag Lecture Series continues at Penticton Museum with Bryn White discussing the South Okanagan Conservation Fund, noon, suggested donation $2
• Summerland Legion has horse races at 4 p.m., fun darts and crib tournament at 7 p.m.
• Drop-in pool and darts at the Penticton Elks Lodge, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 • Juno Award-nominee Alysha Brilla performs at The Dream Café, 8 p.m.
• Cat Scootin' Boogie Pub Night to benefit AlleyCATS Alliance at Tug's Taphouse, dinner, auction, door prizes, music by Rob 'n Walker Trio, tickets $25 at Jardin Antiques, Total Pet, Bosley's and Tug's, 5:30 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary bingo, 1 p.m., 502 Martin Street, lunches available
• Senior singles 65 and over meet for coffee at the Penticton Golf and Country Club every Wednesday, 10-11 a.m., call 250-492-7078 for more information
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 • Advance poll for Penticton municipal election, South Main DropIn Centre (Seniors Centre), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Penticton Art Gallery presents Kitchen Stove Film Series, "Leave No Trade," 4 and 7 p.m. at Landmark Cinemas 7
• Fitness Friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 hall, 10 a.m., presented by ladies auxiliary
• Drop-in hockey for ages 55-plus, CSA-approved helmet required, full gear optional, McLaren Arena, $5, noon to 1 p.m.
• Lip sync contest semi-finals at Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 7 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge drop-in snowball darts, 7 p.m., cribbage, also 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 • St. Saviour's Anglican Church annual Harvest Dinner, includes turkey or ham, fall vegetables and special dessert, prepared by the men's auxiliary, 6 p.m. in the parish hall, $20 each, a family event, call 250-492-4325 for ticket information
• Bob Kittle, Ch.t, offers hypnosis relaxation sessions at South Main Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, all welcome, 11:45 a.m. and/or 2:30 p.m. every Friday • Music by Shindigger at Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 7 p.m. • Lunch, 65 and better, every Friday, call 250-493-1481 for more information, 11:30 a.m.
• Tai chi at the Summerland Legion, 9:30 a.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 • Today is the municipal election in B.C., polls will be open from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• 9th annual Penticton Oktoberfest, featuring The Beer Barrels, Uncorked and the AVC Edelweiss Dancers, 6 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. in east ballroom of Penticton Lakeside Resort, $35, available from front desk of the Lakeside, ages 19 and over
• Karaoke with Anita LeBlanc, 7:30 p.m. at Tug's Tap House, largest song book in the valley, no cover charge
• Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts Fall Tea, $5, 1-3 p.m.
• Rod and the Mods, a Rod Stewart tribute, performs at the Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m.
• Falun Gong workshop at Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre, 2-3 p.m. • Summerland Legion has a meat draw from 4-6 p.m. • Summerland Legion has a meat draw from 4-6 p.m., karaoke with Pam at 7:30 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge has crib at 10 a.m., meat draws at 4 and 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by music of Sierra
• Dirty Book Sale at Penticton library, all proceeds support collection and services, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.