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Orange, green, yellow - these three colours on their own are just three of the colours of the rainbow but put them together and they mean a whole lot more. These are the colours chosen to rep-resent us, the tournament capital of Canada. The City of Kamloops and these three colours represent us to the world and through them we have been able to spread our hearts and our spirits and show the world just exactly what Kamloops has to offer – great hardworking people who come together to achieve anything they set their minds to.

During the run up to the Olympics, the Spirit of Kamloops Business Subcommittee was looking for a way to represent the creativity, warmth, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Kamloops people. Together the came up with the idea of having a spirit scarf produced to give to high level dignitaries and Olympic hopefuls. The scarf needed to be made local-ly incorporating Canada’s Tournament Capital colours and be unique enough to be recognized from a distance as a Kamloops Spirit Scarf.

“The objectives of the scarf were to recognize honoured guests,

dignitaries and Olympic hopefuls through the presentation of a high quality, unique gift that will be treasured and worn with pride,”

explains Anita Grover of Venture Kamloops who has been oversee-ing the project and will soon hand it off to the City of Kamloops.

“We also wanted to promote Kamloops, bringing worldwide attention to its sporting excel-lence, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and community pride.”

Winning the race to produce the scarf that would eventually be given out to more than 20 local and visiting dignitaries and Olympic hopefuls including John Furlong, the CEO of VANOC and John Crichton, former World Cup technical coach for the Canadian Alpine Ski Team was Audrey Meuse, local weaver and health practitioner.

“I belonged to the Kamloops Arts and Crafts club at that time and had Serenity Weaving,” explains Audrey. “The whole idea was to produce a high quality scarf that could be given by the city and would mean something.”

The scarves themselves are quite lovely. Terry Lake, who received one when he was Mayor, can be seen out and about in his at vari-ous winter events. Recipients of the scarf were carefully evaluated and were chosen based on five different sets of criteria that was set out by the Spirit of Kamloops Business Subcommittee. Other recognizable names who received them were John Furlong - CEO VANOC, Honourable Gordon Campbell, former Premier of

Kamloops spirit scarves as gift of the city

Local artisan Audrey Meuse was chosen to hand weave the Kamloops’ spirit scarves.

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By now it is likely that you have heard something about the Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) that was started last year here in the city. The goal of the group is to eradicate homelessness in our area by the year 2015. HAP was put together and run with much help and the support of many of the major associations and orga-nizations in the city including the united Way, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), City of Kamloops Community Safety, ASK Wellness and more.

A daunting task you say? Many people believe that it is some-thing that will never be able to be achieved but don’t say that to HAP Coordinator Tangie Genshorek. Tangie has been working hard identifying the issues and gather-ing the community to come up with answers. In the short time that they have been active they have already hit some major mile-stones, which include the recent adoption of six new sites that have been deemed available for low-income housing. They have a plan, and have been reaching into the community and bringing minds together.

Now HAP wants to know what you have to say and what you think, and they invite you to come share and learn a little more about the plight to end homelessness in the city.

“Together, we are ending home-lessness,” says Tangie. “We want you to join us for our commu-nity forum and become part of the solution. The forum is taking place Wednesday, April 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Alliance

Church on the North Shore. It is free and everyone is welcome. We will have interactive displays, a question and answer session and a panel discussion.”

That panel will consist of many prominent members of our busi-ness and social community. Guest speakers include former mayor and Daily News editor Mel Rothenburger, Executive director of the united Way Brenda Aynsley, Nicole Beauregard from the City of Kamloops, ASK Wellness’ Bob Hughes, Doug Sage from CMHA, Louise Richards from Elizabeth Fry as well as Kamloops citizens Tammy Caza and Ray Jolicoeur who have been dedicated to HAP and have lots to share.

“Come and interact and share your ideas with experts on home-lessness issues,” continues Tangie. “Enjoy coffee and tea and mingle. There will also be a chance for you to engage in interactive dis-plays and activities about the goals of the plan.”

you will learn about the history of homelessness in Kamloops and the evolution of HAP, with a first hand account from someone who has battled homelessness. you will hear about our city’s housing board and about providing hous-ing stability. you will then hear about support systems available in the community and about bridging to financial independence.

The HAP Community Forum is taking place Wednesday, April 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Alliance Church at 233 Fortune Drive. More information can be found at 250-571-9665 or by visit-ing www.kamloopshap.ca.

Homelessness public forum

Commemorative scarvesBritish Columbia, Garry Read, Catharine Pendrel, Kelly Smith, Dylan Armstrong, Dr Ross Outerbridge, Sultana Frizell, Dr. Bruce Davidson, Michael Farrington, Melinda Kunheghi, Chris Werrel, Dr. Bondarchuk, Cathy Turnbull Spence, Nancy Greene Raine, Henri Pejril, Marc Recci, Elli Terwiel, John Crichton, and Jessica Hewitt.

“We evaluated potential recipi-ents of the scarf before people were chosen,” finishes Anita. “They scored points on five dif-ferent criteria points which were; being involved with the Olympic

movement, having an opportunity to promote the City of Kamloops, being a resident of Kamloops, a nationally ranked athlete or offi-cial, and a notable VIP.”

It is programs like these and the people who come up with them, care for them, and grow them that truly makes Kamloops the tournament capital. More than just city and government, the City of Kamloops and all of its resi-dents are some of the most caring and pro-active communities in the country. We all care about our city and citizens and work hard to show the world just how nice we are.

Tanya Orozco, freelance

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Japanese Cultural Center member Eileen Willms would like everyone to know that fundraising is still in place for the Japan Earthquake and Tsuami Relief Fund. The Centre will be hosting a roast beef dinner on Saturday, April 9 and all funds raised will go to this worthy cause. Tickets are just $25 per person and the evening starts at 6pm with cocktails. Call the Japanese Cultural Centre at 250-376-9629 for more information and to reserve tickets.

What is the best April Fools’ prank you’ve been involved in?

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First street outreach health fairOn April 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. Interior Health Street Outreach, along with TRu nursing students, New Life Mission and other Kamloops ser-vice providers, presents the first annual Street Outreach Health Fair at the New Life Mission at 346 Seymour to pro-vide education for those who are home-less or at-risk

“We encourage at-risk or homeless individuals to join us for a day of self-discovery, self-empowerment and self-advocacy in the many facets of health and wellness,” says street outreach nurse Lisa Deol-Rollo.

The fair will showcase topics includ-ing heart health (blood pressure and cholesterol checks); diabetes (blood sugar checks); nutrition (eating on a budget); smoking harm reduction; HIV/hepatitis C; immunizations; and dental health.

Over the last several years Public Health’s Street Outreach Program has set up monthly health promotion programs at A.S.K. Wellness Centre, New Life Mission, St. Vincent de Paul, united Church, and other agencies.

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To the editor:I am heading a project

cataloguing the history of a long-derelict commu-nity in the mountains of Snowdonia in Wales and would like to ask your help with a sad local story that has a Kamloops con-nection. The project is being undertaken by Cofio Cwmorthin Remembered, an informal group cata-loguing the social and archaeological history of the old community of Cwmorthin in Wales

On August 9, 1942, Sergeant Riddoch and Pilot Officer Robert Bruce McIntyre, a Canadian from Kamloops, British Columbia, were to fly to RAF Valley for a gun-nery course. The two Hurricanes departed from Speke near Liverpool. The flight briefing was to fly along the coast at 2,000 feet or below cloud. Soon after take-off the radio-telephone (R/T) failed on Riddoch’s aircraft, and he indicated this to McIntyre in the lead Hurricane by sign language:

Later Riddoch noticed that the cloud was thicken-

ing and they had climbed to 4,000 feet. As McIntyre was the senior and more experienced pilot he fol-lowed. He noticed a fun-nel through the cloud and could see the shine of water below indicating a river. McIntyre appeared to have also seen the fun-nel since he altered course and started to lose height into cloud. Riddoch fol-lowed.

Then McIntyre’s flying became somewhat erratic. Riddoch realized with a shock that dark shapes looming through the mist

were mountains. Without R/T, tucked in between the leader’s wing and cock-pit, the only way for him to communicate in cloud was to lift a wing of his Hurricane and accelerate past the other aircraft.

He hoped that McIntyre would see him and fol-low as he climbed away from those deadly peaks. He broke out of the cloud into sunlight, circling for a full five minutes to wait for his companion who did not arrive. Riddoch head-ed back to find the clear funnel, flew down to the

river to follow its wind-ing course to the sea at Conway, and on to Valley to report losing sight of McIntyre.

Seventeen-year old Maelor Hughes lived at Plas Llyn alongside Llyn Cwmorthin. He was out-side when he heard the sound of an aircraft com-ing closer, followed by a terrible crashing noise from the summit of Allt Fawr mountain. He scrambled up through the cloud only to find the wreckage of a fighter aircraft. Hurricane P3385 was no more and Canada had lost another of her sons.

We are asking you to use your media to try and locate a photograph of Robert McIntyre so that he can be featured in the book. We believe he is buried in a cemetery in the town of Porthmadog, Wales. His recorded date of death is August 9, 1942, and his parents are listed as Harold and Olive McIntyre of Kamloops, BC.

I can be contacted by email at: [email protected]

Mel Thomas

Photo sought of WWII pilot officer from Kamloops

Pilot Officer McIntyre’s grave is located in a cemetery in the town of Porthmadog, Wales. He is buried alongside another Canadian pilot, two from the Polish free air force and an English pilot.

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Standing beside Linda Black-stock (R) of Curves on Laval Crescent is Heather Fagervik holding up the beautiful Boogie the Bridge raffle quilt. The quilt makes its way around town and is currently on display at Curves. It will be stopping at Heather’s Fabric Shelf at 685 Tranquille Road on Sunday, April 10 for their annual Quilt Show. The show features a show and tell session at 1:00 p.m., which is a time for quilters and quilting instructors to explain the process and meaning behind their quilts. The event will also feature sales and specials, hourly prizes, snacks and beverages and free admission.

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Armed with an eye for style and a knack for getting gently worn and brand new premium brand name clothes and accesso-ries for well under sticker price, Shannon Ramuno took over the Ruby Room here on Victoria Street just over two years ago. Since that time the Ruby Room has become one of the go-to places in town for people who are looking for clothes that are nearly impossible to find else-where within a 300-kilometre range.

Shannon, who is constantly going on sourcing trips to the big city and south of the bor-der, makes sure that the store is always full of the things that you desire, “We always have great stuff here in the store,” she says. “We are not a hit and miss store. We work hard at sourcing all the clothes, shoes and accessories that you want in your ward-robe. We have some great brand name new purses, great shoes and awesome clothes. We only deal with absolutely great quality and fashionable items. All of our clothes are in perfect condition. We have a selection of vintage, new and consignment items and we would love for you to come in and take a look around.”

Those brands include Guess, Juicy Couture, Armani, Coach, Bebe, BCBG, Hollister, Baby Phat and much, much more. Whether you need a new work-out outfit, professional attire for work, a drop-dead gorgeous out-fit for a date or just some casual everyday clothes, Ruby Room has them and at prices you will

not find anywhere else. Another hot item is their nice collection of authentic Coach handbags. There are still some in stock and more to arrive in May.

“Currently we have 30 to 60 per cent off select winter and clear-ance items,” continues Shannon. “Come check it out! We also accept consignment drop off from Monday to Friday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We only accept high end name brand, near new ladies items with a minimum six item drop off and a maximum two bags or boxes.”

With the weather changing you

can even out your spring ward-robe at the Ruby Room. Their trendy and in-style clothing is at great prices and waiting for you to try on. The Ruby Room is located at 145 Victoria Street and open six days a week, Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. weekdays, 4:00 p.m. Saturdays. Shannon is excited to announce that as of July 1, Ruby Room will be moving to 265 Victoria Street right next to Frou Frou Monkey. you can reach them by phone at 250-828-RuBy (7829).

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A decade of campus radioTRu campus radio station CFBX

is celebrating its tenth birthday and they are planning a party! The musi-cal evening celebration event is on Saturday April 2 at the Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre, with doors at 6:30 p.m., and music starting at 7:00 p.m. The event will feature eight bands and solo acts, with a confirmed line-up including solos Margit Bull, Trevor Caswell, Sean Luciw and Kate Morgan, and bands The Sleeveless Tease, SoundCity Hooligans, Brownman Electryc Trio and Sabrina Weeks

& Swing Cat Bounce. All acts except for Brownman Electryc are local and have a history with the CFBX station, in terms of airplay, chart action and/or, in the case of the Sleeveless Tease, station vol-unteer involvement in the band.

The evening will be licensed but open to all ages. There is no admission charge, but wrist-bands will be available, on a first-come first-served basis, at the door. For more information, contact Brant Zwicker by email at [email protected].

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The 13th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival press conference saw the announcement of this year’s spectacular line-up of events. The Kamloops Art Gallery and ORA Restaurant Lounge are once again partnering, and presenting 14 events April 7 to 15. Pictured here are (L-R) Caffe Ariana co-owners Rosario Perilli and Cristiana Solinas, and Kamloops Art Gallery fundraising event coordinator Judy Basso. For the festival, Caffee Ariana at 272 Lansdowne St. will host “A Journey Through Italian Flavours” on April 8 and 9 at 6:00 p.m., with a four-course Italian dinner made from scratch served with Italian wine.

On-line cards support New lifeTilly Meuwissen of Send Out

Cards is donating part of her sales revenue from her home-based on-line greeting card company to New Life Mission (NLM), a Christian organization in Kamloops that provides practical assistance to those in need. you can help sup-port NLM by visiting www.socre-tail.com/tilly and purchasing a greeting card. A real greeting card

can be sent to anyone in Canada or the uS from your computer. The card will be printed, stuffed and stamped and sent to your chosen recipient by regular mail. With Easter and Mother’s Day fast approaching, the NLM hopes people will consider this website for their source for greeting cards. Tilly will donate $1.50 from every card sold to the NLM.

The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association, proudly presents another awesome Downtown merchant.

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– Send Out Cards –about them: Send Out Cards is an on-line greeting card system where you can choose your card or design your own and send by mail with the click of a mouse. You create, we print, stuff, stamp and mail with a gift included if you like.Pictured above: Tilly Meuwissenaddress: www.sendoutcards.com/tillyPhone number: 250-851-2670

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TALK of the Towntalk of the town

Call for poets, songwriters, musicians & visual artists for Apr. 18 art presentation with Holy Week theme “The Sacred in our Midst.” Deadline Apr. 1. Contact Terri at Kamloops united Church at 250-372-3020 or by email: [email protected], with an explanation of your music or art form. Children and youth encouraged to participate.

Milo-Bar Challenge - Inspired by, and in honour of our Mayor’s name, BC Living Arts is inviting citizens to create a signature dessert bar for Kamloops for April 10 event. Entry deadline April 5. More info, contest rules, and registration at www.bclivingarts.ca or at 250-571-5151.

Evening for Autism with autism activist Jerry Newport April 1 at TRu Grand Hall. Cocktails 6pm, buffet dinner 7pm. Call 250-376-6494 for tickets.

Shakespearean Evening fashion show and 4–course tasting menu fundraiser for Project X Theatre Apr. 1 at St. Andrews on the Square, 159 Seymour St. Tickets available at Beauty Code Boutique, 102-125 4th Ave, or Pandora’s Costume Box, 753 Victoria St. For more info, contact Derek at 250-682-9055.

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Sale Apr. 2-16 at Sahali Mall. For more info call Kathy Humphreys at 250-372-5000.

Spring Kick Off & Nature Fair on April 2 at BC Wildlife Park 9077 Dallas Dr., with performances by Bobs & Lolo at 11:30am & 1:30pm.

Old Time Fiddlers Dance on April 2, 7:30-10:30pm at Heritage House, 100 Lorne Street. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 250-376-2330.

Fundraiser Dinner for 2011 Mainstage Provincial Community Theatre Festival on Apr. 3 at Flavours of India, with sittings at 5 & 7pm. For tickets call 778-471-5620.

Project X Theatre auditions for summer X Fest. on April 3, 4 & 5 beginning at 6pm at Pavilion Theatre, 1025 Lorne St. To book an audition time, email [email protected]. For more info contact Derek at 250-682-9055.

Shambhala Meditation Group Open House April 4, 7-9pm at 433b Lansdowne St. (above Frankly Coffee). Info at www.kam-loops.shambhala.org or Liz 376-4224.

Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan Public Forum on April 6 from 6-9pm, Kamloops Alliance Church at 233 Fortune Dr. For more info contact Tangie Genshorek at

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250.571.9665 or [email protected] Closet - Free quality clothing

for low-income women. Thurs. Apr. 7, 9:30-11:30am. Elizabeth Fry Society, 827 Seymour St. 250-374-2119 ext 204.

Rotary Food Drive on Apr. 9, 11am-5pm. Volunteers needed to help Kamloops Food Bank sort the food donations collected in city wide food drive. To volunteer, contact Kari or Kyla at 250-376-2252.

Royal Wedding High Tea and Vintage Wedding Gown Fashion Show April 9 at 1pm at Sahali Centre Mall, 945 Columbia Street W. Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research. For tickets contact Marg Archibald at 250-374-3033 or email: [email protected].

JDRF Sun Life Amazing Race April 9 at Riverside Park. Fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For more information & registration go to www.jdrf.ca/sunlifesamazingrace. or call Shianne Carswell at 250-374-0599.

Pro-D day public skating on Monday, April 11 from 2–4pm at Interior Savings Centre

Know of an event? Email us at [email protected] or fax 250-374-3247.

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naturalhealth directory

Jin Shin Do Acupressure TherapyWith Michele Botel, registered Acupressure Therapist, Shiatsu Practitioner, Usui Reiki Master.Effective in relieving tension and fatigue, back and neck pain, headaches, muscle and tendon injuries and more!www.jinshindo.org Book appt’s: 250-579-5319 or [email protected]

Intuitive Healing - Michele Gieselman offers Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Workshops#2-231 Victoria Street • 250- 851-0966www. intuitivehealer.ca • Gift Certificates Available

Brittney Matte, Studio Massage & SpaDeep Muscle, Relaxation, Reflexology, Facial and Spa Treatmentswww.studiomassageandspa.com301 - 248 Victoria Street • 250.819.1089

Body Control Pilates - 250.320.BODY (2639)Christine Waterman: Building strength from the inside out.We offer: mat, reformer class, privates & semi privates#202-142 Victoria St. • www.pilateskamloops.com

Serenity Now Massage Dana Kushner, Diploma in Massage TherapyRegistered with the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada.Offers deep tissue, hot stone and relaxation massage.Facials and body scrubs also available.102-125 4th Ave. • [email protected]

SPA TREATMENTS wiTh TwiLASwedish and hot stone massage, reflexology and moreiT’S ALL ABouT you • 250-571-1902#401 - 248 Victoria St • www.itsallaboutyoumassage.ca

exercise your brain by Knitting!Knitting is therapeutic, relaxing and self-satisfying.Donna’s yarn & crafts250-376-3381 • Fortune shopping centre

Jenn Johnson, Registered Massage TherapistPain management, stress reduction, injury prevention and rehabilitationColumbia St, Kamloops250-374-6178 • www.JennJohnsonRMT.com

Dr. Melissa Bradwell, NDFull Naturopathic Services, Acupuncture & IV Therapy735 Victoria Street • 250-374-9700www.naturapathkamloops.ca

ThE foCuS iS oN SuCCESSfuL AgiNg!Discover all natural, non-invasive facials for successful aging.KamloopsEsthetics.com Healthy skin is beautiful skin!301-141 Victoria Street (above Bikini Bills) • 250.828-0909

Breath integration Counselling & Training Centre Create the life you want! Lynn Aylward and Cory ErlandsonCounselling, Body Work, Training Centre & Sunday Spiritual Service#204 - 535 Tranquille Road • 250-554-6707

fREquENT ADVERTiSiNg woRKS!Keeps your Wellness business top of mind by advertising in the Echo’s Natural Health DirectoryCall 250-374-ECho (3246) for more info.

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Natural healing, usui, Karuna & Celtic ReikiA non-invasive form of energy and body workinnovative Changes • Kim Jensen 250-376-6676 www.innovativechanges.com

An extraordinary healthy experience unlike any you’ve ever tasted!Smoothies • Wraps • Paninis • Salads • Soups324 Victoria Street • 250-377-0771 • www.cafefresh.com

Pratt’s Compounding Pharmacy• Corn and Lactose Free Medications and Supplements • Gluten-Free Medications • Bio-Identical Hormones • Topical Pain Gels Chris100 - 321 Nicola Street • 250.374.7226

Mighty oak Midwifery CareBC Registered Midwives. Services covered by BC Care Card. Personal family-centered maternity care. www.mightyoakmidwifery.ca • www.bcmidwives.com • 250-377-8611

April is daffodil month for cancerThe daffodil pin is to show

people who are living the can-cer journey that they are not alone. Our goal is to have as many people as possible wearing a pin on Daffodil Day on April 27.

Pins are available from April 1 to April 31 at the Canadian Cancer Society office, lower level, Lansdowne Village Mall and various other loca-tions throughout the city. Cut daffodils are also available on March 31 at the office, Royal Inland Hospital cafeteria entrance and Desert Gardens.

April is the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month dur-ing which time the Door to Door Campaign takes place across Canada. Please support volunteer canvassers in your neighbourhood. As a special thank you for donations at

the door, canvassers will be offering a daffodil pin. All donations collected allow the Canadian Cancer Society to fund cancer research as well as provide educational pro-grams and patient services to our community.

If you want more informa-tion or are interested in joining the fight against cancer by vol-unteering for Cancer Society Door to Door Campaign in April please call 250-374-9188 or email [email protected].

THE BIG 5-OH!

The Downtown Echo’s trusty and dedicated delivery guy, Wayne Kulchyski, turns FIFTY this Sunday, and everyone at the Echo wishes him a super-fabulous Happy Birthday. Wayne has been delivering the Echo for more than two years. In his free time he plays on the local Special Olympics curling team, and is an avid Kamloops Blazers & Kamloops Storm hockey fan.

leadership skills camp out“Service above self” is a key

motto of all Rotary and Rotaract service clubs, and with that in mind, the Kamloops Fusion Rotaract group is inviting all high school students interested in building their skills in team-work, leadership, and pub-lic speaking to participate at Camp Focus on May 27-29.

Camp Focus is designed for Kamloops youth ages 14-18 at Camp Grafton in the Shuswap. The goal is to devel-

op leadership, team building, and public speaking skills in a fun environment. The camp will include guest speakers, fun games, prizes and more! Meals are included and trans-portation will be provided. Registration forms must be submitted by May 13. For questions or inquiries, please contact Natasha Chisholm at 250.574.1234 or email [email protected].

10 n March 31, 2011 DOWNTOWN ECHOarts & entertainment

Kamloops Film Society Spring Series, Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. Runs until May 12. March 31 at 7pm: Heartbeats. A lopsided love triangle exploring the pain and trauma of romantic obsession, shot in a wonderfully expressionistic style.

The Art of Helen Frankenthaler, Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St., Mar 31 at 7pm. Lecture on post-painterly women.

Jungle Looks, Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, 7 Seymour St. W. Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 5pm Saturdays 10am to 4pm. To Mar. 31. Laura Bittante’s mixed media cartoon art. Laura will be presenting a cartooning workshop Tuesdays Apr. 12-May 17 at Heritage House 3:30-4:30pm. Register through the City of Kamloops 250-828-3500, quoting course#166333.

Hollywood Murder Mystery: A Red Carpet Extravaganza, Plaza Hotel April 2. Doors 6pm, Murder Mystery 7pm. Buffet dinner, live entertain-ment, auctions, costumes encouraged! Fundraiser for Kamloops Fusion Rotaract & Aurora Rotary clubs. Tickets available at Goldies Flavours of India or call 250-682-5986. For more info contact Cam at 250-819-5033.

Rivers Night Club, 355 Lansdowne St. Apr. 2 - DJ Switch. Apr. 7 – Bass in your Face Tour. More info at www.riversnightclub.com

The Art We Are, 246 Victoria St. Apr. 6, 8pm - Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers – operatic indy jazz. For more information, call 250-828-7998.

13th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival, April 7-15, presented by Kamloops Art Gallery and ORA Restaurant Lounge. Events opening night dinner, consumer wine tasting, restaurant and seminar events. For complete event information, visit www.kag.bc.ca

National Fine Art Show, Old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 Seymour St. W. Opening recep-tion April 8, 7-9pm. Show runs April 9-17, 10am to 5pm daily. Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Fundraiser dance for Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of Federation of Canadian Artists, Ukranian Hall, 725 York St. April 9 at 8pm. Music by Blues Jumpers. Tickets at 250-372-7323.

Julie Michels and Kevin Barrett, Turner’s Music Studio 255 Victoria St. April 9. Pop, jazz, Latin vocalist & guitarist. Tickets at www.kam-loopslive.com or 250-374-5483. Workshop for musicians and vocalists in afternoon of Apr. 9. For info and registration, contact Ray Nyuli at 250-851-1180 or [email protected]

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Lineage, Arnica Gallery, 7 W. Seymour St. Runs to Apr. 9. Ila Crawford & Marnie Blair’s print & embedded textual elements on topic of ageism, social media & social roles of women.

Country dancing, Rocksalt Restaurant and Bar at the Plaza Heritage Hotel, 405 Victoria St. Saturdays starting at 7:30pm. With DJ Luis the Big Rig. Info at 250-377-8075.

Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour St. 10am to 5pm Tues to Fri, 10am to 4pm, Sat. No HST, handicap accessible. April feature artist Patty Colter’s pen and ink drawings capture the character of native and Inuit life, mythology and whimsical, and fun loving penguins with detail and a strong sense of value.

Kamloops Art Gallery, 465 Victoria St. BMO Open Gallery: Options & Opportunities exhibition by students in the Community Group Workshop, which offers people with disabilities opportunity to share their talents. To Apr. 4. In the Main Gallery: Ted Smith and A.y. Jackson: Familiar Territory; and William Perehudoff: The Optimism of Colour. To May 28. In the Cube: Karla Griffin: Almost Everything. To May 28

Publicize your event - Email us at [email protected]. or call 250-374-3246.

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Kamloops Homelessness action plantogether, We are ending Homelessness...

join us for the community Forum& be part of the solution

Wednesday, april 6 • 6-9pmKamloops Alliance Church, 233 Fortune Drive

Everyone welcome!

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Everyonewelcome!

Have you had a great experience on the North Shore tell us all about it. Write #1 - 219 Victoria Street

or email [email protected].

“I wanted to let everyone know that I tried the unique curry chicken

pretzel sandwich from Oops Café (274 Third Ave. Downtown) and it

was absolutely delicious!”Dale Chenuz, Downtown & Norht Shore Echo

Have you had a great experience in the Downtown tell us all about it. Write #1 - 219 Victoria Street or email [email protected].

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GONZO THEATRE Irene Karas as Pina in rehearsal for Western Canada Theatre’s produc-tion of Mambo Italiano, at the Sagebrush Theatre March 31-April 9. Old World values collide with mod-ern-day questions of sexual orienta-tion in this hilari-ous comedy full of neurotic characters, witty dialogue and great humour. Tickets are available at Kamloops Live! Box office at www.kamloopslive.com or 250-374-5483.

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Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

ARIES (Mar 21-April 20) Do what’s best for the people you love most. Pleasure trips should be on your agenda. You may find that purchases or entertainment could be expensive. If you can work at home, do so.TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21) you are best to look into investments that will grow in value over an extended period of time. A change of attitude has probably disrupted your home environment. your emotions may be hard to control if your mate is forcing you to undergo drastic alterations in your relationship. Joint ventures might prove to be unfavorable.GEMINI (May 22-June 21) your diplomatic approach and rather out-going nature will enhance your reputation and bring you the support you need. you are best to avoid confrontations. your ideas are right on the mark and your work commendable. Find ways to mellow out.CANCER (June 22-July 22) you should be doing something special with children. You may find yourself changing plans for some form of entertainment. Develop some of your good ideas. you have a real need to be vocal.LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Check your personal papers and make sure ev-erything is in order. New methods and innovative technology will make your job far easier than you anticipated. It will be all around you. Wait and get all the information before consulting your boss.VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 23) Channel your energy into passionate inter-ludes with your lover. Don’t forget to read the fine print. Put your energy into home renovations. Creative endeavors will give you somewhat of an outlet.LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23) Get promises in writing or you will be disap-pointed. Your self confidence will attract members of the opposite sex Take advantage of moneymaking ventures. Do things for them but don’t allow them to make unreasonable requests.SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22) Make those phone calls and pay your bills. you should visit a friend or relative who hasn’t been well. your ability to help others will win you points. Luck is with you.SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21) Travel will be in your best interest. Difficulties with children will surface if you try to break a promise you made. Take precautions while traveling; you don’t have to get anywhere that fast. Put your efforts into your work or money making ventures rather than your emotional life.CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20) Take the time to sort out your personal papers and double-check your financial investments. Take care of mat-ters involving institutions or government agencies. Spend some time on yourself. If you can work at home, do so.AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19) A trip to visit relatives should be reward-ing. you will have a problem with your boss if you haven’t done your job. Don’t let your mate talk you into going somewhere you’d rather not go. Listen, but don’t make any rash decisions.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) Take some time to change your house around. Focus on using your creative abilities in other ways. you can meet new friends who will let you know just how valuable you are. Don’t over-spend on children or on large purchases.

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Spring is here!Time to ride your bike• Sales and service • Repairs • Tune-ups • Parts & accessories

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golf tournAmentthursday, may 19shotgun start 2pmKamloops Golf & Country

say it, don’t ‘spray’ it! keep our north shore clean!

north shore neighbourhoodsideWAlk sAlesaturday, April 30Stroll along Tranquille Road.

and visit the many merchants

offering fabulous sale items.

Wilson house gAllery

Open M-F 1:30-3pm

open for business 250.376.2411

City of Kamloops Community Safety partners with the Graffiti Task

Force on a variety of initiatives. We all work together to support

our community and foster crime prevention practices.

Visit our website to learn more.

www.kamloops.ca/communitysafety

www.kcbia.com250-372-3242

It’s spring! Time to come clean.

Wipe out graffiti!

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405 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops

P:250.376.0815

E:[email protected]

W:www.pctkamloops.com

forceGraffiti

Kamloops, BC

taskkrce

iIf you see graffiti:

record where you saw it,

report it by calling the hotline &

remove it as soon as possible!

Graffiti in our city

is bad for business!

The Graffiti Task Force’s approach to diminish graffiti in

our community utilizes the following:

education: Informing the public about identifying,

removing and preventing this form of unsightly and

disrespectful vandalism to public and private property.

eradication: The importance of removing graffiti

immediately.

empowerment: Be proactive, call the RCMP or Crime

Stoppers if you witness tagging in your neighbourhood.

enforcement: With the City of Kamloops’ Graffiti

Control Bylaw in place, those charged with this act of

vandalism now face tougher penalties under our judicial

system, which may lead to conviction.

The goal of every tagger is to have his/her tag seen in

many locations, by many people, for as long as possible.

If a tag is covered up, there is a strong possibility that a

new tag will reappear. This new tag must be covered as

soon as possible (within 24 hours is best). This process

may have to be repeated several times until the tagger

learns that it is a waste of time and paint as no one will

see the tag in that area.

Graffiti Hotline250.314.0386

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