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Salmon Arm
World Day of Prayer: Fri., Mar. 5, 1-2 p.m., First Baptist Church. Focus country Cameroon. Snack to follow based on Cameroon traditional food. Everyone welcome. Childcare provided. Info: Candice, 250-804-0161.
Watoto Children''s Choir from Africa: Tues., Mar. 5, 7 p.m., Five Corners Church, 3160-10th Ave. SE. Free, but love offering taken. Info: 250-832-3121.
Pink Piston Paddlers silent auction: March 5 & 6 at Piccadilly Mall. Come out and support this breast cancer survivor dragon boat team.
Monashee Chamber Choir & Orchestra present Handel''s Dixit Dominus: Sat., Mar. 6, 7:30 p.m. & Sun., Mar. 7, 2:30 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Reformed Church. Tix at Wearabouts, S.A. & True Value, Sicamous. Reservations & info: 250-836-2763.
Seniors 5th Ave Activity Centre, 170 5th Ave. S.E. 250-832-1065 M-F 9-4. Mar. 7 & 21: Jammers Dance, 7 p.m. Mar. 5 birthday lunch, 11:30 a.m. Mar. 14 Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. - noon.
Babytalk at Salmon Arm Health Unit, Mondays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Drop-in group for parents & young children from birth to 12 months. March 8: Healthy foods for babies & toddlers with Kristen Steward, Registered Dietician, CDE.
B.C. G.R.E.A. luncheon mtg: Wed., Mar. 10, 12:30 p.m. in Srs. 5th Ave. Centre.
Shus. & Dist. Retired Teachers general mtg: Mar. 10, 10:30 a.m. SASCU Downtown Activity Centre. Anne, 250-832-9973.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren free workshop: Mar. 10, 1-4 p.m. at Family Resource Centre. Sandra Sinclair, a family life lawyer, to present on how to prepare for court, help your lawyer, keep an info journal, etc. To register call 250-832-2170.
Lens on Lent! Thought-provoking films to inspire, stimulate & entertain you. 5 Weds. First United Church, 7 p.m. March 10: Waking Ned Devine.
Aglow Salmon Arm meeting: Mar. 10, 7 p.m. Choices Restaurant, 40 Lakeshore Dr. NE. Speaker: Holly Wiens. Info: Charlotte, 250-832-1984.
Free Future Save Workshop: Thurs., Mar. 11, 9 a.m. - noon & 6:30-9:30 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Gov. funded project that helps parents, grandparents, make post-secondary education more accessible & affordable. To register call 250-832-2170.
Salmon Arm Toastmasters Speech Contest: Thurs., Mar. 11, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Heights Hall on Cedar Dr. Speech and evaluation contests. Due to Spring Break, no meetings at SAS for Mar. 11 or 18. Info: Colin Bunston at 250-253-2491 or www.salmonarmtm.com.
Life in Palestine - an eyewitness account: Sun., Mar. 14, 2:30 p.m., First United Church. Illustrated talk by Johann Funk, retired OUC professor back from 8 wks in Palestine with Christian Peacemaker Teams. Spons. by S.A. KAIROS Committee. Info: 250-833-5773.
14th Annual Ukrainian Fundraising Banquet: Sat., Mar. 20, 6 p.m., The Gathering Place. Entertainment by Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. Speical guests from Ukraine. By donation. Reserve at Broadview Church, 250-832-6366.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, Fletcher Park Srs. Resource Centre, 320A 2nd Ave. NE. Mon-Fri 9-3. No appointment necessary. To help low-income people of all ages complete their uncomplicated tax returns. CRA thresholds apply. Free, but donations gratefully accepted. Info: 250-832-7000.
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program runs until Mar. 19 on Fridays, 9:30-10:15 a.m. & 10:30-11:15 a.m. at SASCU Downtown Activity Centre Library. For families with children ages 0-3-years. Free. Snacks provided. To register call Patti at 250-804-0165 or Trish at 250-832-6942 or send an email through the website www.shuswapmothergoose.org.
FORCE Society for Kids'' Mental Health monthly support group, 3rd Wed./mo, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Family Resource Centre. Childcare available. Info: Monica, 250-833-6100 or salmonarmforce@gmail.com
Shuswap Theatre regular meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Shus. Theatre Board Meeting, 41 Hudson Ave. NW. Anyone may attend.
Youth Daytime Shinney Hockey: FOR AGES 10 AND UP. Thursdays until Mar.11, 1:45-2:45 p.m. Info: Kellie, 250-833-5466.
Sunday Duplicate Bridge every Sunday at Fifth Ave. Activity Centre. Door opens at 12:30, play starts at 1 p.m. sharp. Come and enjoy a good game of bridge in a friendly atmosphere. Ph. 250-832-6550.
Family History Centre Library hours: Tues., Wed. & Thurs, 12-3 p.m. Wed. eves 7-9. Info: Trudy, 250-804-0925.
Ken Bell and Friends Country Music Coffee House: 4th Fri/month, 7-10 p.m. at the SASCU DAC, 451 Shuswap St. Everyone welcome. Come to listen, sing, dance or play along.
Writers'' Coffee house takes place every 4th Fri./mo through to May, 7 to 9 p.m. Starting in January, 2010 the new venue is the SASCU Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap St. Info: Chris, 250-832-0329.
Blues Jam at Club 351, Weds. 8 p.m. on, 351 Hudson. Hosted by StoneBanditz & Dan Engelland & the Hoodoos on alternate weeks. Info: 250-832-0466.
Shuswap Writers'' Group meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday Sept-May in the boardroom at Piccadilly Mall 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Info: Shirley, 250-835-4544.
Parents without Partners meeting for interested parties: Sundays 11 a.m., Jane''s Restaurant, Piccadilly Mall.
Grandmothers to Grandmothers monthly market day in S.A. indoors at Piccadilly from 9 - 2 the first Friday of each month. Proceeds from locally made and donated articles go for grandmothers in Africa raising HIV/AIDS orphaned grandchildren. Info: Bernadette, 250-832-5454.
Healthiest Babies Possible, Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Family Resource Centre. Info: call Carol Clark at 250-832-2170.
Breastfeeding Matters support group meets first WED./mo. (note new day) 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Salmon Arm Health Centre. Info: Holly 250-804-1628 or Barb, 250-833-4100.
Mental Illness Family Support & Info Centre Family Support Group: Group meets last Thursday each month, 7 p.m. at The Family Centre, 181 TCH NE. Info: Donna, 250-832-2170 ext. 206.
Salmon Arm Model Railroad Association''s layout is open Saturdays at Piccadilly Mall from 12 to 4 p.m. & Tuesday eves at 7 p.m. Brian, 250-675-4906.
Shuswap Lady Striders Year-round Wed. walkers meet at Wearabouts on Alexander St. at 12:15 p.m. for a 45-minute walk; April-Oct. walkers & joggers meet at 6 p.m. at Brighouse Nature Centre Centre near the SA wharf (formerly Interpretive Centre) for 1-hr walk/jog. Early Birds meet year-round on Thurs. for a 1-hour walk, 8 a.m. (7 a.m. July & Aug.) Sunwave Centre parking lot. Info: Linda 250-804-0051, Mil 250-803-4228; Hikers meet Mon. Apr. to June & Sept/Oct. at 8:45 a.m. in the Piccadilly Place Mall parking lot near the sani dump. Hiking coordinator Shirley, 250-833-1090.
Alanon & Alcoholics Anonymous 1-866-531-7045 toll free.
S.A. Alanon meetings held Wed., 8 p.m. Seniors'' Resource Centre, 320A 2 Ave. NE, 832-2311; or Thurs. noon at First United Church, 250-832-3310 or 250-835-4368.
Cocaine Anonymous: Every Monday, 8 p.m. at United Church. 250-515-2655.
Narcotics Anonymous hotline 250-542-0087.
Questions about HIV/AIDS? Hepatitis C? Speaker wanted? Contact CSHARP 250-804-8823 or email csharp@telus.net for free confidential info.
Ranchero / Deep Creek
Canoe
Canoe Seniors Br 92: Coffee Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m.; Crib Tues. & Fri. 7 p.m.; Carpet bowling Tues. 1 p.m. Pancake breakfast 3rd Sat., 8:30-11 a.m. 7330 49 St NE.
Silver Creek
Tappen/Sunnybrae
Sunnybrae Srs Pancake Breakfast: Sat., Mar. 13, 8:30-11 a.m. Sunnybrae Srs Centre, 50/50 draw. www.sunnybraecommunity.org
Shuswap Needle Arts Guild 2-day beading workshop "All Around the Circle": March 18-19, Sunnybrae Sr. Centre, 9-4. Instructor William Hodge from Toronto (www.armurestudio.ca). Info: Sandra, 250-832-0972.
Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets 1st & 3rd Thurs., 10 a.m. at Sunnybrae Senior Centre. Gemma, 250-835-8842, Sandra, 250-832-9972.
Gleneden/Notch Hill
Beginners Line Dancing at Gleneden Hall each Wed., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. Linda, 250-804-0917.
Recreational badminton every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at Gleneden Hall. Drop in fee $2. Info: Ken, 250-832-9806.
Carlin/Skimikin/White Lake
Carlin Coffeehouse 1st Sat. each month, 7:30 p.m.
Bluegrass jam/workshop for beg/int. at Carlin Hall, Tues. 7-9 p.m. (tune up by 7 p.m.) Acoustic only. Info: 250-835-2322.
Sorrento/Blind Bay
Salmon Arm Toastmasters Speech Contest: Thurs., Mar. 11, 7:30 p.m. Cedar Heights Hall on Cedar Dr. Speech and evaluation contests. Due to Spring Break, no meetings at SAS for Mar. 11 or 18. Info: Colin Bunston at 250-253-2491 or www.salmonarmtm.com.
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program runs until Mar. 12 at Toad Hall, Fridays from 9-10 a.m. for families with children age 0-3. Free. Snacks provided. Info and/or to register call Debbie at 250-835-8818 or Christine at 250-675-3828 or email sprieszl@telus.net.
Sorrento Memorial Hall Garage & Craft Sale: Sat., Mar. 13, 9 - 1 p.m. Incl. raffle, 50/50, beverages. To rent table call Bev, 250-675-2897.
Social bridge at Blind Bay Hall every Mon. until June. Doors open 7 p.m. Play starts at 7:30 p.m. Coffee, cookies served. Info: Vicki, 250-675-2141.
Cedar Heights Crafts & Tea on Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome to join. Bring your ideas & imagination. Agnes, 250-675-3102.
Ta''lana Twirlers Square Dance Club invites all dancers to the Blind Bay Hall every Thursday. Round dancing 7-7:30 p.m. Mainstream, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lunch to follow. Info: Betty, 250-675-4408 or George, 250-675-5375.
Cedar Heights Hall Bridge Club every Wed. at 7:30 p.m. Sept. to June. Everyone welcome. Call Jeanette 250-675-3267 or Peter, 250-675-4079.
O.A.P.O. Sorrento Drop-in Society, 1148 Passchendaele Road, Fri. evening Bingo, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Mar. 5 & 19.
Sorrento Drop In Centre Br #165: Mon. Glee Club 9:30 a.m. Canasta 1 p.m.; Tues. crib 1:30 p.m. Pool 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Tues. Geneology 10 a.m., 2nd & 4th Wheels to Meals 12noon; Wed., Tops 8:15 a.m. Shuffleboard & darts 1 p.m. Pool 5:30 p.m.; Thurs.. 1st, 3rd & 4th, Quilting 10 a.m. Pool 1 p.m., 2nd Thurs Exec. mtg 11:30 a.m. Gen. Mtg. 2 pm.; Fri. e/o wk foot clinic 9 a.m. (250-675-4182), Exercises & Line dancing 10 a.m. Ladies only snooker 2 p.m. Book club 3rd Fri 2 p.m. Sat. Scottish Dancing 10 a.m. Last Sat. & Sun of month pool tournament 9 a.m.
Good Time Quilters in Blind Bay meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month until the beginning of May. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Shuswap Lake Estates lower hall. Info: call Kathy at 250-675-4141.
Cedar Heights Fitness Classes, (co-ed) run 9-10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. downstairs Cedar Centre.; men''s class at 10 a.m., upstairs, Cedar Centre, Mon., Wed., Fri.; Sherri, 250-675-3308, Joyce, 250-675-2019.
Cedar Heights Community Association: Board of Directors meet 1st Mon./mo., 7 p.m.; pot luck suppers 2nd Mon./mo. Sept-June, 5:30 on, incl. gen. mtg.; crafts & tea Thurs. 1-30-3:30 p.m. Agnes, 250-675-3102; Scottish dancing Wed., 5-7, Wendy 250-675-3518; snooker daily, Trevor 250-675-3528; Golf, Dave, 250-675-3582; Fitness Mon. Wed. Fri. Ladies 9 a.m. Men 10 a.m. Betty, 250-675-4211; Tennis, Inge 250-675-4760; Horseshoes, Ian, 250-675-2668; Rentals, Jutta, 250-675-4060; C.H.C.A. memberships Rick, 250-675-5115.
Eagle Bay
Eagle Bay Community Hall events: Quilting every 2nd & 4th Mon. at 10 a.m.; Crafts every Wed., 10 a.m.; Darts & bridge every Fri., 7:30 p.m.
Interdenominational Church Service: 10 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Sunday at the Eagle Bay Church. Info: Don, 250-675-4246.
North Shuswap
Enderby/Ashton Creek
Old Time Dance: Fri., Mar. 5, 8 p.m. Enderby Drill Hall. Lunch incl. Info: 250-833-0687.
Shuswap Seed Savers Seed Swap & Sale: Sat., Mar. 6, 10-3 at A.L. Fortune Sec. School, 500 Bass Ave. Small admission for adults, children & students free.
Ken Smedley & The George Ryga Centre present The Return of El Mariachi, a fiesta of music from Mexico: Thurs., Mar. 11, 8 p.m. Lorenzo''s Cafe. Dinner at 6 p.m. Reserve at 250-838-6700.
The Backyard Band is playing at Enderby Srs'' Complex: Mar. 12, 2-4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Good Food Box: Must pay by second Wed/month at Baron Insurance or Century 21. Pick up 3rd Thurs/month 12-3:45 p.m. at Anglican Hall. Bring bag or box. Info: 250-838-6298.
Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion meeting Friday evening at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew''s United Church. 866-531-7045.
Narcotics Anonymous meetings held every Thursday at St. Andrew''s United Church in Enderby, 1110 Belvedere, from 7 - 8 p.m.
Grindrod/Mara
Mara Station Retreat Society is hosting a Grief Retreat from Mar. 12-16. Contact Ginny at ginny@marastation.com or 250-838-7520. www.marastation.com
Chase
Adams River Salmon Society AGM: Wed., Mar. 31, 7 p.m., Chase Community Hall downstairs. Info: Vic, 250-679-8315.
Seymour Arm
Sicamous
Malakwa
Yoga at Malakwa Community Hall Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: Angie, 250-836-4804 or Rhona, 250-836-4509.
Falkland/Westwold
Falkland Fire Suppression Committee AGM: Wed., Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m. at Fire Hall of Gyp Road. All residents of the Falkland Fire Suppression Area are encouraged to attend.
The Falkland Westwold First Responders meet 2nd & 4th Tues/month, 7 p.m. at Rescue Hall (old Fire Hall.) Anyone welcome to attend.
Coffee House at Falkland Hall March 27, Apr. 24. Doors open 7 p.m. Music starts 7:30 p.m. Dessert & non-alcoholic beverages available. Proceeds to Abbeyfield Salmon River House Society.
Falkland Seniors Centre: Tues. crafts, games, social, exercising, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Whist, crib, etc. 2-4 p.m. Drop-in fee $1. Tuesdays at 1 p.m. the weight group meets.
Armstrong
Okanagan Shuswap Roller Derby Association presents The Raggedy Rollers vs The Peach Tarts: Sat., Mar. 6, 7:30 p.m. Hassen Arena. Tix at Vertigo Tattoos in S.A. Canadian 4x4 in Enderby, Armstrong Inn. Beer garden. The OSRDA is seeking new ladies to join team, must be 18+, any fitness level & age. Practice on Wed. 6-7:30 p.m. & Sun. 9-10 a.m. at the Hassen Arena. Be a part of the rebirth of an amazing sport that highlights ladies talents! Contact osrda.derby@gmail.com.
Ken Smedley & The George Ryga Centre present The Return of El Mariachi, a fiesta of music from Mexico: Tues., Mar. 9, 8 p.m. Zion United Church Hall. Tix at The Final Touch Gallery, 250-546-1949.
Maria in the Shower quartet at Armstrong Inn March 10.
Vernon
Fine and Pleasant Misery performed by Jack Delehanty: Sat., Mar. 6, 8 p.m. Vernon & Dist. Performing Arts Centre. Tix available at Ticket Seller, 549-7469 or buy online at www.ticketseller.ca
Puss in Boots-Kids Series by the Oregon Shadow Theatre: Sun., Mar. 7, 2 & 4 p.m. Vernon & Dist. Performing Arts Centre. Tix: Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469.
I Am Woman, Hear Me Laff 6 featured headliner Nikki Payne with the Laff Riot Girls: Mon., Mar. 8, 8 p.m. Vernon & Dist. Performing Arts Centre. Warning: Adult material & language. Tix: Ticket Seller, 549-7469 or www.ticketseller.ca.
RAIN - a Cirque Eloize Production: Sun., Mar. 14, 8 p.m., Vernon & Dist. Performing Arts Centre. Tix 549-7469.
Science in Society Speaker Series presents Dr. Nancy Turner''s "Not Just Any Old Place: Ethnoecology in a Changing World: Mon., Mar. 15, 7:30 p.m. Okan. College Lecture Theatre. Tix at Okan. Science Centre or at door.
The Barra MacNeils at Vernon Performing Arts Centre: Fri., Mar. 19, 8 p.m. Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469.
Revelstoke
Kelowna
Sunday Night Ballroom Dancing: Every Sunday, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. at 1360 Water St. Casual evening attire. Info: 762-4108.
Kamloops
Kamloops Art Gallery presents "Two Visions: Emily Carr and Jack Shadbolt." Until Mar. 21. Info: http://www.kag.bc.ca/. Sunday Guided Tours Mar. 7 & 14, 1:30 p.m. Free with admission price.
Fraser Valley
Peachland
Calgary
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