April 17, 2015

The South Shuswap | Blind Bay | Sorrento | Chase | The North Shuswap 2015/16

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THE SHUSWAP

THE NORTH & SOUTH

A Four Season Playground

The South Shuswap in British Columbia’s southern interior ranks with the best in the country when it comes to recreational opportunities and the ideal retirement or working environment.

Nestled between the southwest and southeast arms of Shuswap Lake, this area is one of the fastest growing in the province for many good reasons. Start with a moderate climate, add the relaxing and rural lifestyle and stir in a generous array of four-season activities.

Shuswap Lake is the area’s main focus with its arms and channels spreading in all directions. The lake has more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of shoreline making boating and various water sports popular pastimes with local marinas to cater to the boating public. Strolling the shoreline or relaxing on the beach are also ideal ways to spend the sun-filled days.

For some it’s the lure of cycling mountain bike paths, hiking the many scenic trails or enjoying an equestrian ride along the shores of Skimikin Lake. For others, it’s playing a challenging game of golf, fishing at White Lake or seeking the cool mists of Margaret Falls on a hot day.

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The South Shuswap continues to provide inspiration for local and visiting photographers with many opportunities to view and photograph wildlife, vegetation and the spectacular scenery.

Recreation is not limited to summer months as winter activities, such as cross country and alpine skiing and snowmobiling, are just a short drive away.

Many residents, who originally came here on holiday, fell in love with this attractive area and moved here to live.

Over the years, services and businesses have grown to keep pace with the population providing for all types of amenities.

The South Shuswap communities of Balmoral, Blind Bay, Carlin, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Skimikin, Sorrento, Sunnybrae, Tappen, White Lake, and Wild Rose Bay are each unique in character and rich in history.

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only a short drive west of Sorrento along the Trans-Canada Highway, turning-off at the Squilax overpass.

Visit the impressive Talking Rock Resort and Quaaout Lodge or enjoy the many hiking trails, such as the historic Flume Trails and Skmana Lakes trails. There’s golfing in Anglemont and rafting trips on the Adams River or simply take in the excitement of watching paddlers shoot the gorge along the Adams River trails.

Be sure to visit Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park for the October sockeye salmon run on the Adams River.

Whatever your passion, be assured of a warm welcome as you venture forth to explore these beautiful areas in both the South and North Shuswap.

visitors and newcomers will be pleased with the diverse array of services and amenities.

Family dining restaurants, grocery stores, pub, pharmacy, doctor, dentist, post office, credit union and an assortment of specialty shops from art to antiques cater to visitor needs throughout the year. As this area is home to many talented artists and artisans, their paintings, pottery and other fine crafts are available locally.

Enjoy a dip in Shuswap Lake at the public beach or launch your boat at the public boat launch to enjoy a day on the lake. Accommodations include bed and breakfast, motels, beach resorts, cottages and RV/camping sites, all within short commuting distance to both summer and winter activities.

The Sorrento Village Farmers Market is a must see attraction each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon from May until the Thanksgiving weekend.

In October, the world famous Adams River salmon run will be underway for more information visit www. salmonsociety.com. The Sorrento community is known as the “Heart of the Shuswap” as it truly is located in the center of this year-round paradise.

Sunnybrae bluffs you could come across Showy Daisies that do well in the subalpine to alpine elevations. And you could come across the Orange Honeysuckle hiking near Skimikin Lake. These plants often attract hummingbirds and butterflies. If you have a good photo of plants in the area and can identify them, you can send them to intheShuswap.ca and they will put them on the website.

This website also lists a number of local flowers by colour and according to the month which it blooms if you see something you would like identified.

GILLESPIE ROAD COMMUNITY PARK is a beautiful spot that also affords scenic views of the area.

There is a swimming dock, a picnic area, vault toilet and garbage receptacles. The park, which is approximately 15 metres wide by 60 metres long, is a perfect getaway for summer recreation.

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FIRST NATION HISTORY is evident in the area as there are numerous sites of Kekulis, semi-subterranean pit houses, which were the traditional winter homes of the Secwepemc. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer, these Kekulis were comfortable places to dwell.

NATIVE PLANTS IN THE SHUSWAP cover the local area with a particular charm. Hiking the

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KENWOOD GATE BUTTERS at Trappers Landing could be shipped by rail from SARATOGA SCOTCH ANCIENT CREEK BUDO 2009 saw the installation of a much needed public CREEK ASHE SANTA Notch Hill or traded CRES. at the Hudson Bay Company VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. toilet, located at the west end of the Shoppers Plaza COPPER outpost in Kault. ThisASHE small public waterfront park at RD. ISLAND Mall. Bike racks have also been installed besideHILLIAM the the end of Caen Road provides public access to Shuswap SHUSWAP LAKE washrooms.

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was formed in 1985 with the goal of gathering and preserving the history of the North Shuswap and its surrounding areas.

The society holds monthly meetings in Celista to work on the Shuswap Chronicles, plan events and to discuss the history of the communities and settlements surrounding Shuswap Lake. The society’s archives, located in Scotch Creek, have a collection of photographs, diaries, letters, documents and newspaper articles. To date the North Shuswap Historical Society has published nine volumes of the Shuswap Chronicles documenting the human history and settlement in and around Shuswap Lake. The society has also developed four self-guided driving tours of historical places in the North Shuswap. The guided tours include: Lee Creek, Scotch Creek, Celista and Magna BayAnglemont. Each brochure gives a short description of a particular historic site. A large sign with a corresponding number is found along the road. Please be considerate of private property. The brochures are available at the Visitor Information Centres in Scotch Creek and Chase and at T&L Reflections – A Little Museum. You can also view and download them from www.northshuswaphistory.ca

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Sorrento NORTH SHUSWAP HISTORICAL SOCIETY

consisting of two log cabins, is filled with objects used by local pioneers. The log cabins, built in 1910 and 1918, were moved and reconstructed, log-by-log, at the present location. The museum is open during July and August on Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation. For more information go to www.tlreflections. com

COPPER ISLAND is an impressive site on the lake and a well known landmark of the area. It is only accessible by water and there is a trail for those wishing a moderately hard hike. One of the area’s early settlers - James R. Kinghorn, a wealthy manufacturer from Montreal - renamed the town in 1912 because Copper Island reminded him of the Isle of Capri that he’d seen on a visit to Sorrento, Italy.

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Sorrento DROP-IN SORRENTO CENTRE is celebrating their 52nd SOCIETY has been a gathering anniversary this year. The centre offers a serene and

place for members ages 40 and up for the past 30 years, having started with only a small group of eight seniors in 1982. The dropin center provides a meeting place for recreational and educational pursuits. There are a wide range of activities and events that include dinners for special occasions, crib, quilting, card afternoon, men’s and ladies snooker, fashion shows, glee club, Wheels to Meals and Scottish country dancing. As well as recreational activities, the hall is home to services such as the Sorrento and District Hospice Society and AA meetings. Members are supportive of the next generation and participate in community affairs by hosting a complimentary Remembrance Day lunch and contributing financially to Canada Day celebrations, Sorrento Lions children’s Halloween party, and various charities as the need arises. The hall is also rented for family or organizational gatherings and is conveniently located in downtown Sorrento at 1148 Passchendaele Road, along with the Sorrento Memorial Hall and the Sorrento Preschool Society. The society will hold it’s AGM at the end of September, people are welcome to join.

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park-like setting for its many guests. In addition to its Christian programming and retreats, the centre offers arts and crafts programs, as well as music getaways, summer courses, youth and children’s programs plus space for family reunions, workshops and overnight stops. A large red brick house, Spes Bona (Good Hope), that once was the home of James R. Kinghorn, now serves as the office for the centre. Visit our website at www.sorrento-centre.bc.ca or call 250-675-2421 for more information.

Sorrento Memorial Hall is one of the largest halls in the South Shuswap area, providing a venue for many events throughout the year. These include a spring and fall Gift Sale, Lions Father’s Day pancake breakfast, Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, High Country Potter’s Show, Lions Seniors Christmas Party, Sorrento Glee Club Concerts and other public and private functions such as dinners, weddings and meetings. The hall is equipped with a stage, P.A. system, a large screen, separate meeting room, bar, and a fully equipped and certified kitchen complete with dishes and cutlery for 150 people. The hall accommodates 200 people in a theatre setting and 150 comfortably for a dinner or dance. There are handicap facilities and a ramp for easy access. For further information or to inquire about affordable rental, call 250-675-3835

Saturday August 22nd, 2015 11am 9pm Sorrento Centre, Sorrento, BC. 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento Bring a lowbacked lawn chair and a sun hat and enjoy a wonderful family friendly day of Bluegrass and OldTime Music at beautiful Sorrento Centre on Shuswap Lake in Sorrento, BC. NimbleFingers is a music lovers’ festival where an international lineup of stellar oldtime and bluegrass act take the stage, this year with music from 12 noon till 9pm. Bookended by a week long music workshop, the festival has the good fortune of drawing upon the incredible talent of the faculty for their lineup of performers on two stages. We’ve 2 stages, and it’s a whole lotta fun!

This year NimbleFingers is thrilled to welcome the smokin’ bluegrass sounds of Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, Nashville bluegrass hotties Bradford Lee Folk and the Bluegrass Playboys , and Canadian folk star Old Man Luedecke . The New Reeltime Travelers with their high energy oldtime energy, as well as the simple and beautifully crafted newold country and bluegrass duets of Cahalen Morrison and Eli West . The NimbleFingers Allstars! will be doing a classic bluegrass set mid afternoon. Vancouver Island based bands Annie Lou as well as The Cumberland Brothers will grace the stage, as well as the oldtime sounds of Toronto’s Lonesome Ace Stringband . The haunting ballads and crankies of Anna and Elizabeth , and last but not least Seattle based The Tallboys Trio , and Alberta based

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Sorrento THE NIMBLEFINGERS BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL

Kayla and Matt Hotte will take the stage. Wow! The festival has delicious food vendors and artisans, including vendors offering up mandolins, guitars, ukuleles, bows, picks, books and lots of other musical paraphernalia. Original Letterpress posters, gorgeous handmade jewelry, NimbleFingers Tshirts, and a whole lot more! There will be a super creative all ages craft area, and delicious produce available grown by the Sorrento Centre in their very own Organic farm. Once again there will be a beer garden hosted again by the uberlocal (only 2 km away!)

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WOODWORKING AND CARVING are actively pursued by many area residents, both as a hobby and as a profitable venture.

SHUSWAP CARVERS gather Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Toad Hall. As they chip and whittle away on wooden blocks or flat pieces of wood with intricate designs, they laugh and talk and spin their tales. The carvers are not a club; just a group of congenial folks with a shared interest in a pleasant hobby and their gatherings are a time of creativity

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and camaraderie. There are no dues and people come and go as they please. Just show up and one of the experienced members will demonstrate how carving is done. They will also happily show off some of their finished work that ranges from caricatures to chip carvings and relief carving.

Those who have been coming to the group for some time have progressed to an impressive level and now submit work to various shows. For more information contact Norm Brielsman at 250-832-5110 or Ken MacDonald at 250-675-3316.

SORRENTO VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET at Shoppers’ Plaza on the Trans-Canada Highway in Sorrento is now in its 15th season and has become the “heart of a Shuswap Saturday morning” attracting residents and visitors alike. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings from May to Thanksgiving and features organic produce, fresh baked goods, eggs, bedding plants, cut flowers, honey, preserves, and beauty products. Local artisans and crafters also display their wares for sale.

All are made, baked or grown fresh in the Shuswap. Local musicians, singers, dancers and clowns take turns entertaining.

Organizers emphasize people “come for the freshness but stay for the fun.” Information on the market can be obtained by e-mailing wenndee@telus.net or by calling 250515-1265.

Show ‘N Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 11 at Toad Hall in Sorrento. Admission is free and offers an opportunity to learn more about the club and its members, who enjoy searching for and creating art objects and jewelry from rocks and minerals found both throughout the region and from further afield.

In addition to displays of local rocks, fossils and minerals, the show features demonstrations of lapidary, wire wrapping and chain maille making, plus fun games for both children and adults. Among the items for sale are crystals, rock specimens, rock slabs, soapstone, woodcarvings and jewelry made by the members. For further details on the club, contact Pat or Gail Boden at 250-675-2849.

ROCK CLIMBING is a popular pastime in the Shuswap area. Kault Hill in Tappen attracts dedicated climbing enthusiasts. For more information go to http:// shuswapclimbing.blogspot.ca/ HIGH COUNTRY POTTERS SHOW AND SALE is the highlight of the August long weekend. The

artisans. Each has something to say about their work and there is plenty to see. Admission is free.

For more information, visit the www.highcountrypotterysale. com website.

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Sorrento SHUSWAP ROCK CLUB is holding an open house

SHUSWAP LAKE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS The Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts runs for four days in 2015 from Thursday July 23rd to Sunday July 26th. The new and improved format will see festival-goers roaming through the South Shuswap to various venues to take in or purchase art. This entire festival is FREE to attend. Take in the many beautiful 2D paintings, pottery, woodwork, jewellery, fabric & fibre art and photography. Find your inner artist and enroll in a workshop of pottery, fabric/ fibre workshop or even a shabby chic furniture refinishing workshop with Fat Paint ! Feature funky pottery workshop will be presented by Kathleen Raven. There are a number of children’s activities at the various venues as well. Each evening in Centennial Field, there will be various artists sharing their incredible music and even a Children’s Theatre in the Park presentation! For Information visit the Arts Council Website at: shuswaparts.com

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two-day sale takes place at Sorrento Memorial Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.

It features some of BC’s finest pottery482 ranging from _ Salmon Arm high-fired functional pottery to raku, sculpture, Docket # 152194 porcelain, crystalline glazed pieces and pottery dragons.

14/11/12 There are a number of functional potters working in stoneware. Plus, each year invited artists bring work from other creative genres. This year there will be metal work, pressed flower floral art, weaving, silk art and clothing, silver lapidary jewelry, and leather art. All the work is handcrafted, making this an original and unique event.

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SORRENTO LIONS CLUB

was chartered in 1973. Over the years they have made a substantial contribution to the community by participating in local events serving up pancakes, hotdogs and hamburgers.

Upcoming events for 2015 include: • Our annual pancake breakfast on Father’s Day ( June 21st) at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento.

• Flipping pancakes on Canada Day ( July 1st), as well as running the beer garden. All this takes place at Centennial Field in Blind Bay. • Serving hot dogs and juice at the Children’s Halloween Party (Oct. 31st) at the Sorrento Memorial Hall. The children will enjoy the Haunted House, play games, take part in a cake walk and vie for prizes for the best costume.

• The Seniors Christmas party (November 28th), at which appetizers and refreshments are served and includes a performance by the Sorrento Glee Club as well as a Silent Auction and a 50/50 draw.

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• Holding a giant garage sale at the Sorrento Memorial Hall on May 30th from 9:00am to 3:00pm. If anyone has any items they wish to donate to the garage sale please call Wayne Kembel at 250-515-3247 or Brian Butcher at 250-675-4742 for further information.

Members raise funds from a variety of sources and support many organizations including the Shuswap Lake Hospital Foundation, South Shuswap First Responders, SPCA, Camp Winfield, Diabetes Foundation, Lions Club International Foundation-Dog Guides, three scholarships for Salmon Arm Secondary students who live in the Sorrento area, Sorrento Brownie Pack, collecting used eye glasses for Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC) and many other local programs.

The Sorrento Lions Club counts on community support and we always welcome new members. Fundraising isn’t all hard work either. Members get together, have a few laughs, get some exercise and go home feeling good about what they have accomplished as part of this dedicated group of local individuals. For more information E-mail: sorrentolionsclub@yahoo.ca and check out their website at: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/sorrentobc

Highway at Sorrento or Balmoral.

At one time the Trans-Canada Highway went through Notch Hill and the area was an active center for freight, timber mills, farming and the railroad. The town had a busy railroad station, two churches, a service station, a post office, a hotel, school, store and a jail. The railroad brought shipments in from all points in Canada and dropped them at the Notch Hill train station. From Notch Hill, the Shuswap communities were supplied by wagon or truck transporting goods to the lakeside and loading them onto barges and boats.

To this day the Notch Hill area retains much of its historic country charm with fertile farmland, cows and horses, old log barns and out-buildings, horse-drawn implements and modern machinery.

CP Rail tracks, carrying powerful locomotives pulling lines of tankers, liners and boxcars, meander through the valley, under the bridge, over the road and past the fields. The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train and the #2816 steam train chug through, each with their own distinct sound.

Many of the farms have belonged to families for generations: sons and daughters staying to raise their children on the property or even in the same home where they themselves were raised. Hay and grain fields supported by the dairy farms in the valley are the historical mainstay enterprises in the valley.

Many properties have home-based businesses offering mechanical repairs, fruit and vegetables, woodworking services and computer sales and repairs. People get organic vegetables, fresh-picked from the field; go to potluck suppers of delicious home-made bread, casseroles and desserts; or attend the Notch Hill Town Hall Association’s sale of baked goods, plants and flea market.

Visitors may stay in a B&B that serves a hearty country-style breakfast, visit the museum of country-living heritage and picnic under the enormous maple trees at the Notch Hill Town Hall. Community members tending the lawn and gardens are always happy to give a tour and history lesson.

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Sorrento NOTCH HILL is a small detour off the Trans-Canada

Watch for coyotes, eagles, bears, pheasants or deer that populate the area. Bird-watchers and animallovers can check out the marsh areas, the evergreen stands and the grain fields.

The area features sleigh rides in winter, complete with hot chocolate and fresh cinnamon buns. Locals and visitors warm themselves by an open fire in mid-December when the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls in with its star-studded entertainment and food bank donations.

For information on happenings in Notch Hill, check the bulletin board at the hall or contact any member of the Notch Hill Town Hall Association.

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SORRENTO BLIND BAY COMMUNITY PARK

located just off Notch Hill Road near downtown Sorrento, includes baseball diamonds, batting cage, soccer fields, skating rink, tennis courts, picnic tables and shelter, toddler and youth playgrounds, splashpark, parking and washrooms. For a short, leisurely hike, people enjoy the nature trails around the park.

equipment, scale-model toys and country store goods in a peaceful laid back setting. The museum is open May to September, Friday to Sunday, and a fee is charged.

SHUSWAP LAKE beckons to all who come to Blind Bay, Eagle Bay and Wild Rose Bay. Boating is high on the list of priorities. There are also public beach areas where visitors and residents enjoy lazing on the shore and splashing in the refreshing waters. All that is asked is that people respect the areas and keep them tidy for others to enjoy.

JIM’S FORD CORRAL MUSEUM IN SHUSWAP AND ADAM LAKES offer a variety NOTCH HILL highlights Canadian country-living of interesting dive sites featuring wall dives, beach dives and

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shipwrecks including a barge, tugboat, houseboat and even an icebreaker ferry. Diving with the Sockeye Salmon in Shuswap Lake when they are returning to the Adams River to spawn is an amazing experience. Copper Island Diving has dive maps available. Go to www.copperislanddiving. com

PADDLING THE SHUSWAP will be one of the most relaxing and enjoyable experiences of your vacation.

The Tappen & Salmon Arm Circle Tour is an 8 to 9 hour tour. It is approximately 29 kilometres from Canoe wharf to Sunnybrae, Tappen Bay and Salmon Arm Bay and return.

For more information on paddling in the area contact the Shuswap Association for Rowing and Paddling at http:// www.shuswaprowingandpaddling.com BLIND BAY BEACHES, adjacent to Blind Bay Road just off Marine Drive, feature picnic tables and garbage receptacles. They are the most popular beaches on Shuswap Lake. Additional parking and washroom and shower facilities are located across the road from the beach, next to the Blind Bay Hall. Boat launches are available.

The two beach sites are on crown land operated under a license of occupation held by the regional district.

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is a yearround boat launch with a boat dock for temporary moorage while loading and unloading. This site has been substantially improved by the regional district and a vault toilet and garbage receptacle have been added for public convenience.

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public access to the lake under license of occupation to the regional district. There is a public vault toilet, garbage receptacles, cement boat launch and a 60 foot dock for temporary loading and unloading of boats. No boat moorage is permitted. There is parking space for approximately 15 vehicles with trailers. This is a shallow boat launch and is only suitable for smaller boats in late summer as the water drops three metres between late June and September. The boat launch is closed from Oct. 1 to March 31 due to salmon spawning.

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HARBOUR ROAD has become one of the most SOUTH SHUSWAP popular boat launches in the Shuswap, providing CANADA DAY on Tuesday,

July 1 is an annual free festival for families. This is an annual event that is growing bigger and better each year. Thousands of happy people enjoy this free day of family fun and entertainment. From the pancake breakfast to start your day, the wonderful parade, the opening ceremony, live bands, children’s games, classic cars, face painting, great food & interesting crafts for sale by the many vendors, to the beer garden and the biggest fireworks display on the Shuswap, the experience is not to be missed. See www. shuswapcanadaday.com for more information.

BLIND BAY WHITE LAKE TRAIL SYSTEM is a multi-use trail system easily accessed by equestrian riders from the White Lake trailhead, or via Sheri Road.

Watch for mountain bikers and hikers.

FIREWORKS are prohibited in the South and North Shuswap without a permit from the regional district.

Groups or associations are issued permits for community events such as Canada Day, News Years and Halloween.

SOUTH SHUSWAP OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW June 27th & 28th, 2015 - FREE to attend to the public - Outdoor Living Show showcasing boats, rv’s, patio, outdoor activities - the Shuswap lifestyle Venue: Centennial Field, Blind Bay

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BLIND BAY COMMUNITY HALL

has been a focus for community events and activities for the past 105 years. The original hall, built in 1907, was constructed of donated logs hauled to the building site by teams of oxen and assembled by volunteers at work bees. In 1951, the old hall was demolished and the vacant Blind Bay school building was sold for one dollar to the community to become the hall. The area continued to grow and by 1978, the old school house became inadequate.

The present hall, located at 2510 Blind Bay Road, was built with volunteer labour, donated materials and grants.

It has been a hub for community activities since its official opening on Oct. 4, 1980. Over the years, the hall has been well maintained with several upgrades - the most recent renovation included modernizing the kitchen and upgrading the electrical, plumbing & air conditioning.

The hall is home to a variety of community groups. It is used for meetings, seminars, conferences, art shows, girl guides, quilters and carpet bowling.

The hall is rented out for parties, weddings, anniversaries and family reunions. The hall is conveniently located near a marina and public beach and golfing and shopping facilities are nearby. Dry camping is allowed on the hall grounds for a small fee. The regional district addition of a washroom

and shower adjacent to the hall is a plus for hall renters using the beach as well as visitors to the area.

Throughout the year, the hall hosts a number of events with proceeds going for hall maintenance and operating expenses.

June 27, 28 – Blind Bay Painters Annual Art Show and Sale - The Blind Bay Painters will be holding their 46th annual art show and sale at the Blind Bay Hall.

Saturday, July 11 - The Junk in the Trunk Sale - Bring your unwanted goods to the Blind Bay Hall for a huge “car boot sale” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everybody wins when your unwanted “junk” becomes somebody’s “treasure”. Maybe an “Antiques Roadshow” prize will be discovered!

Watch for Artistry 2015 in November. Just in time for Christmas shopping, visit the Blind Bay Hall for a sale of original, high-quality, unique, but affordable works of art produced by local artists and artisans.

For information about hall events contact Kirsten Chapman, lakenana@telus.net

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at Blind Bay Hall (2510 Blind Bay Road) is in its 46th year and features local art that may be purchased directly from the artists. Show dates are Friday June 26, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (open to members and invited guests), Saturday, June 27th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 28th 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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May 30th (Shuswap Lake Estates Community Stage) & Saturday/ Sunday June 6th & 7th (Shuswap Theatre, Salmon Arm).

This production is presented by the wildly talented kids of the South Shuswap Children’s Theatre group. The company sold out their performances last year, so get your tickets early! See the Arts Council website: shuswaparts.com

CEDAR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTRE,

with 2 levels, overlooks the beautiful Shuswap Lake. The Centre is run and operated by volunteers and provides a venue for many activities/events throughout the year such as monthly suppers, Ladies Afternoon Out, weekly fitness classes, snooker, bridge, plant sale, talent show, pancake breakfast, Kids Only Christmas Shopping amongst other special events, including its annual Open House (April 18, 2015). Among the groups using the Centre regularly are the Shorei-Kan Karate, computer classes, seniors’ theatre, pain clinic and meditation.

The Centre can be rented out for public and/or private functions such as meetings, weddings, and family reunions.

Local beaches, marinas, retail and grocery stores are conveniently located within a short distance. The Centre is equipped with a BBQ area, P.A. system, dance floor, bar area, and kitchen facilities complete with dishes and cutlery.

The co-ed fitness programs are presented by BCRPA

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On the upper level, visitors will find prints, cards, quality craft items and discounted, previously shown paintings.

Admission is by donation and includes refreshments.

These local artists meet weekly from September to June at Blind Bay Hall. They create visual art in many mediums and exchange tips, ideas, learn new techniques and receive positive feedback on works in progress. The group also ventures outdoors with their sketchbooks and easels to take advantage of the scenic areas around the lake for inspiration.

For information call, Inge Maier 250-675-2860 or Nancy Alison 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net.

certified instructors and offered throughout the year. Summer classes which run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings are open to drop in participants for a fee. Karate classes held Tuesday, Thursday evenings for children and adults from September to June also welcome drop in participation.

The Cedar Heights Community Association operates a great family Par 3 Golf Course, Tennis/pickleball court and horseshoe pits which are open to the public from April to October for a fee. For further information or events check out either website: www.intheshuswap.ca or www. cedarheightscommunity.ca.

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SHUSWAP LAKE ESTATES features

an 18hole championship course conveniently located just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Blind Bay with a pro shop, driving range, pub and restaurant.

Tennis courts adjacent to the golf course provide a venue for players from throughout the area. Visitors may also play tennis at non-club times by paying a fee.

Shuswap Lake Estates Community and Conference Centre is a hub for various activities from the garden club, line dancers and parents and tots playgroup to quilters, crafters, snooker and card players. The centre also accommodates a church group as well as meetings and other functions.

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The Shopping Plaza on Fairway Hills Road features numerous amenities including a grocery store, coffee shops and various retail services. The South Shuswap branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is located at the mall and material borrowed from this branch may be returned to any other ORL branch.

Shuswap Lake Aero-Modelers pursue their hobby of building and flying model aircraft off the property behind the Shuswap Lake Estates driving range. In summer, members fly their float planes from the public beach area along Blind Bay Road, usually drawing a crowd of interested onlookers.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Fairway Hills Road is another addition to this area.

Blind Bay Services On Blind Bay Road, there are three marinas with boat launches used by locals and visitors alike. Shuswap Marina and Bayside Marina provide fuel and boat launching at a charge.

Around the corner on Eagle Bay Road is the public boat launch that is located just before the Sunset Cove restaurant (250-675-3222), where a third marina is located. This restaurant, as well as the Bayside Grill on Blind Bay Road, are on lakeside property, making both easily accessible by boat. The Bayside Grill is open daily for lunch and dinner from April to October (250-675-2515).

Blind Bay Village Grocer at 2798 Balmoral Road is a full line grocery store complete with a deli, in-store bakery, liquor store, lottery and coffee bar. It has a gas station, which also carries marked fuel and BBQ propane. The Village Grocer is open daily and can be reached at 250675-2046.

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BIRD WATCHING is a popular activity as the area

public documents. It’s a team effort that has engaged over 200 groups, organizations and businesses; and involves 1000’s of hours of volunteer time and the incredible support of a host or regional partners and sponsors. Here’s a snapshot: • Over 170 completed projects valued at more than $1.8 million in amenity assets • 56 documented studies, publications, guidelines, and subsidized community trail plans • 9 signature trail systems, 27 trails, 8 major upgrades, over 600 signs, and 5000 blazes

is home to many local and migratory species, including bald eagles, red tailed hawks, owls, ospreys and songbirds.

SHUSWAP TRAIL ALLIANCE has had ten successful years of bringing community groups and businesses together to work on greenway trail projects. By working together and adopting standards of excellence, well-designed trail systems, the Shuswap Trail Alliance is helping provide communities with significant health, ecology, and economic benefits.

The STA has taken on over 170 projects in the past ten years, and written or contributed to over 56 community trail plans, publications, guidelines, research reports and

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• Totalling over 90 km of new trails impacting 12 communities throughout the Shuswap • 5 major stewardship plans, 8 adaptive environmental plans, 1 strategic business plan • Creation of the environmental adaptive trail monitoring program • A facilitated community-development model for collaboration (being copied by others) • Development of accountable working protocols with Secwepemc Nation leadership • Research and development of regional trail, sign, and environmental design standards collaboration with Shuswap Tourism on destination marketing and development • Unprecedented provincial attention as an emerging leader in regional development • Leveraged National and International film and magazine media exposure for the region • Doubled every local dollar raised with matching grant investments • $1,700,000 in leveraged cash investments distributed throughout eight regional communities, including over $200,000 raised at the February Fundraiser since 2007 $1,700,000 in local community in-kind investment and

• Boat & Seadoo Rentals Open daily • Waterfront Patio for lunch & dinner.

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leadership • Creation of the Trail Stewards Program and trailreport@ shuswaptrails.com hotline • More than 150 volunteer trail stewardship events totalling over 9200 hours worth over $140,000 assembled equipment valued at over $55,000 to support future volunteer trail work • Local employment and work experience training for over 100 people since 2006 • over 200 local business sponsors (includes 25 milestone partners donating $10,000+) • Establishment of www.shuswaptrails.com as the regional online trails guide • Sixth edition printing of the Shuswap Trails guide • Support for trail interpretive programs, and leadership training for experiential eco-tourism and ecological education.

VITAL SERVICES IN THE AREA are provided by the Shuswap Fire Department and the South Shuswap First Responders. There are two fire halls - the original in Sorrento near Memorial Hall and a newer hall just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Blind Bay on Greer Road, adjacent to the SLE golf driving range. This hall has adequate space for the department’s trucks and equipment and, in the event of a community-wide disaster, such as a wildfire, this hall has been designed to function as a command centre.

The South Shuswap First Responders are a dedicated group of volunteers who are called out to help in medical emergencies when BC Ambulance receives a 911 call. All responders have received training in first aid, CPR and AED and each is equipped with a medical kit, oxygen tank and some carry AED’s. In an emergency, the three responders who are the closest attend the call, driving their own personal vehicles. As these volunteers are in the area, they usually arrive ahead of the ambulance, shortening the wait time to receive medical aid. The association also has a great

EAGLE BAY is an idyllic community on the south

shore of Shuswap Lake, approximately 25 kilometers off the Trans-Canada Highway. This sunny, friendly and quiet community enjoys lake access for boat launching and plenty of places for swimming. There is a general store with a liquor agency and several private seasonal rental properties. The church camp bustles with children over the summer and features a grassy, waterfront site sloping down to the lakeshore, a host of water activities plus archery and a climbing wall. There is also a children’s equestrian camp. The little Ecumenical Church is more than 60 years old and services are held every Sunday in the summer months.

The Eagle Bay Community Hall is the site of numerous activities. It had its beginnings in 1950 when an ambitious group of local volunteers felt the need for a community gathering place. Local sawmill owner, George Whitehead, harvested and milled trees for the construction that was done by volunteers. When a onestory floor structure was complete, a dance was held to fundraise for the next phase. Today the hall is a vital part of life in Eagle Bay and the tradition of volunteering continues. The hall recently received a face lift and seats 100 in comfort. The kitchen is modern and very well equipped providing an ideal venue for family reunions, wedding receptions and anniversaries. There is plenty of green space outside with picnic tables and a covered

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team of dispatchers who volunteer their time to dispatch calls to responders after they receive the information from the BC Ambulance Service.

The association is fortunate to receive donations from the community and an annual grant from the regional district.

As a fundraiser, the responders sell reflective address signs and have booths at various community functions, such as Canada Day. “We are proud to serve our community and value the great rapport we have with the residents and the BC Ambulance Service,” says association president Sherri Mitchell.

barbecue area, tennis court, good parking and a safe space for the kids to play.

A number of summer activities take place at the hall. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day pancake breakfasts are excellent value and well attended, as is Eagle Bay Day on Saturday, August 1, which includes a pancake breakfast, giant white elephant sale, children’s activities and show N’ shine.

So plan a trip to Eagle Bay. Join the residents, kick back, enjoy the lake, the sun and, if you’re lucky, catch a trout for the barbecue. For more information call Rod Dale at 250-675-3772.

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SHANNON BEACH, just past the church camp, is equipped with a swim float and dock and picnic area overlooking the lake. A short trail leads across Eagle Bay Road to the beach. High water is in late June but, as the lake recedes during summer, the beach area expands by late August. A large swimming area is cordoned off from boat traffic with buoys and there is a swimming raft. There is a public car park and a toilet.

A scenic drive further along the roadway, brings people to Wild Rose Bay. Immediately beyond is a public car park with a toilet and a pleasant wooded trail leading down to a secluded beach that is ideal for swimming and picnicking.

Boats can be launched at Whitehead Road and Bravo Road.

ROCKY POINT ROAD is a small pedestrian only access to Shuswap Lake that the regional district has upgraded. There are no facilities other than a garbage receptacle and signage, but this is an ideal spot to launch a canoe or kayak and enjoy an outing on the lake. It is a beautiful little rocky beach on the end of a cul-de-sac with parking for approximately seven cars. There are picturesque views of Blind Bay, Copper Island and Shuswap Lake from this spot.

THE CHARMING LAKESIDE VILLAGE OF CHASE provides an excellent base to experience the

Shuswap region. It offers a variety of stores, restaurants, coffee shops and accommodation options. There is a beautiful public beach, pier, picnic tables, new washrooms and the Joyce Dunn theatre bandshell. The boat launch will be open until the August long weekend after which time boaters can use the launch at Mill Point.

The area provides many opportunities for hiking and exploring from a short walk to a waterfall to multi-day hikes. The Chase village walk is a journey back in time through the colourful history of the community. Close by is Chase Creek Falls, which provides an easy 15 minute round trip walk from the highway to the falls. There is also the possibility of seeing big horn sheep on the slopes above.

The historic Scatchard Mountain switchback trail climbs to viewpoints overlooking the Chase Creek canyon, the village and Little Shuswap Lake, and further on to the Chase Creek Road. An interpretive pamphlet, written by local historian David Lepsoe, is available at the museum and the Chase Visitor Centre.

The Adams Lake Indian Band Meadows provide an easy hike that is especially attractive in early spring with floral displays along a rolling grassland bench above the mouth of the South Thompson River. The meadows are within Adams Lake First Nations lands and access is regulated by permit available at the band office.

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TREETOP FLYERS ZIPLINE at Chase Canyon is a family-friendly eco-adventure offering an experience that is both thrilling and educational, showcasing the stunning natural beauty and culture of the Shuswap area. Three ziplines above waterfalls along steep canyons means one unforgettable adventure. For more info phone 1-866-3436761 or visit their website at www.treetopflyers.ca TURTLE VALLEY, Chase Creek, Pritchard and the three First Nations Bands that surround Chase host a diversity of agriculture, equestrian and natural-based products and services such as custom saw milling, furniture making, wildlife viewing and photography as well as ecotours, specialty agri-crops and tourism related services.

Turtle Valley is home to three small lakes: Chum, Philips and Fleming Lake, all with healthy turtle populations. The valley was primarily known for its logging and ranches in the past but it is now becoming a growing up for horse fanciers with breeders and trainers who have indoor and outdoor facilities for a number of disciplines including western, dressage, and jumping.

atmosphere in the company of the donkeys. The Donkey Refuge Society’s mission is to offer a permanent sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted donkeys..

For further details, phone Rob or Shirley at 250-679-2778 or email donkeyrefuge@gmail.com May 1st through to September 13th open 6 days a week from 11:00 am. - 3:30 p.m. Closed Wednesdays September 13th-Pancake Breakfast with the Donkeys, Meet and Greet the Donkeys and hear their stories.

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TURTLE VALLEY DONKEY REFUGE SOCIETY is now located at it’s new Farm at 7877

Skimikin Road in Turtle Valley. The Donkey Refuge is providing more open hours during the Summer Season with the farm being Open 6 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed Wednesdays) . Visitors can enjoy a picnic lunch while viewing the stunning vistas of the Turtle Valley surrounding the Donkey Refuge. There are Country Trails to walk, A Donkey Shoppe full of souvenirs, donkeys to meet and a chance to unwind in the peaceful

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is conveniently located on Shuswap Avenue just off the Trans-Canada in the heart of the Village of Chase. The staff provides friendly information on local attractions and events in the area. They can be reached at 250-679-8432 or online at www.chasechamber.com

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Chase CANADA DAY on July 1 kicks off with a pancake breakfast, a parade along Shuswap Avenue and kids activities at Memorial Park.

CHASE VILLAGE MARKET

throughout the summer from May to October on Friday (10 am – 2 pm) in downtown Chase features local produce (including world famous corn in late summer), eggs, baked goods and a selection of unique hand crafted items. For information contact chasefarmersmarket@gmail.com

CHASE MUSEUM The museum doors are open and museum staff can provide tours of the authentic pioneer cabin and 1923 Franklin automobile. This year will see a feature exhibit Walk Me Down The Aisle, Decades of Reflection on Bridal Fashions. The Museum is housed in the historic Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church built in 1910. For information visit www.chasemuseum.com call 250-6798847 or email chasemuseumsociety@gmail.com.

CORNSTOCK

on Saturday, Aug. 8, highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar Stage, showcase local farmers and crafters at the CornField Boarding Equipment, Clothing & Accessories, Casual to Eccentric, Kids to Adults, & Competitive Prices.

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Market, provide a variety of games and activities for youth at the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone, and of course have hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob ready to eat all-day long. For more information, go to www.chasecornstock. com.

OCTOBER IS PUMPKIN SEASON at Pete

Murray’s Corn Farm and wagon rides include a visit to the sheep and then off to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin. The farm is open to public daily 10-4, with scheduled wagon rides on Saturdays and Sundays at 10, noon, and 2. Other ride times are available by appointment, contact the farm at 250-679-8886 or visit their website www.petermurrayscornfarm.com

SUNSHORE GOLF COURSE is adjacent to Little

Shuswap Lake is just minutes off the highway. The ninehole course features a pro shop, cart rentals and licensed lounge and snack bar. The public is welcome and tee times are required. For information on golfing events call 250-679-3021 or visit their website at sunshoregolf.com.

The golf course is owned and operated by the Chase and District Recreation Society, which is also in charge of the local Art Holding Memorial Arena that is an active hockey and skating venue in winter as well as a site for trade shows and other functions in the spring and summer months.

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Canada Highway, has an interesting history and today is a vibrant business operated by owner Blair Acton. It was built in the early 1900s mainly for the convenience of road building crews, CPR employees and Adams Lake Mill employees. It was operated by James Craig and his wife until 1928 when he was shot dead outside his garage. His widow sold the store to Clifford Herring and his wife who ran it until 1935 when the building was destroyed by fire.

They rebuilt the store and continued to operate it until 1981. It then became a craft and pottery shop. Blair Acton bought it in 1993 and the three hectares of land it stands on. She completed restorations and added three CN train cabooses and re-opened as a store and hostel. Visit this hostel for a true Canadian experience. Canoeing is free at the hostel, pancakes with real maple syrup, campfires at night with S’mores (a Canadian campfire delicacy), sing songs, star-gaze or look for the northern lights. You can even try the native style sauna and sometimes, the coyotes will sing to you.

A colony of Yuma bats had made a home in the store attic and, when an old church in the area burned down, additional bat houses were erected at the Squilax site.

Acton participates in bat research projects and gives talks on these creatures.

This year they will be serving high tea at the store on weekends. For more information phone 250-675-2977 or visit the websites: www.hihostels.ca/shuswap or www. squilaxgeneralstore.ca

Little Shuswap • White Lake

SQUILAX GENERAL STORE AND HOSTEL, a few minutes east of Chase on the Trans-

Lake. The big lake is about five and a half kilometers long, and two kilometers wide. It reaches 38 meters at its deepest, with an average depth of 30 meters. It is noted for its year round fishing that includes fly-fishing and winter ice-fishing for the annually stocked and elusive rainbow trout.

White Lake has three campgrounds on the water, two boat launches, a community park and picnic area. The newest addition is the John Evdokimoff bike skills park built by the regional district. It was designed by mountain bike guru Jay Hoots and built with help from local volunteers. The park was revamped to include a new series of jumps, washroom and viewing platform/gazebo. The park also acts as the trailhead for the White Lake-Balmoral connector trail linking the two communities of White Lake and Blind Bay and also tying into the Balmoral trail system.

There are more than 75 different species of animals, birds, aquatics and insects living in and around the lakes.

A viewing platform and a turtle sanctuary provide nature lovers with great spots of interest. Around June the annual turtle migration takes place when they leave the safety of the water to cross White Lake Road to lay their eggs on the sandy banks and then return to the lake.

White Lake truly is an enchanting destination at any time of the year.

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WHITE LAKE was named because of its large white

shoals, which are visible through the clean, clear water on sunny days. The area was originally homesteaded in 1910, predominantly by Finnish families, and is nestled in BC’s scenic mountains.

The two quiet and tranquil lakes that lie at the base of Bastion Mountain, between two arms of the busy Shuswap Lakes, are called “White Lake” and “Little White

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WHITE LAKE HALL

was built in 1988 and has undergone major upgrades. The community owns the White Lake Hall and the land it sits on belongs to the regional district. Along with the White Lake Volunteer Fire Department, the White Lake Community Hall Society holds dances throughout the summer as fundraising events. They also serve up pancakes for Mother’s Day every year, shoot fireworks for Halloween celebration and Santa visits during the Christmas season. For upcoming event dates visit their website at www. whitelakecommunityhall.com

spaces. Many tall trees make high lining an easy option.

A caretaker on site collects a small fee and sells maps.

Due to regulations, reservations are not allowed.

There are over 100 kilometers of marked and mapped trails for short and long rides, some with spectacular views. A new short trail leads around the lake good for an evening stroll. , the lake has been opened for fishing making this an all round experience for the whole family.

The equestrian campsite is managed by the EQ Trails Association that is active in creating and maintaining trails in and around the Shuswap. For more information, visit their website: www.eqtrail.webs.com, or call Shirley Bates at 250-835-4496 or Shawnee Venables at 250804-0602.

EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND CAMPING SKIMIKIN AND TURTLE VALLEY back roads

are popular pastimes in the Skimikin area that is less than 15 minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway. It features a quiet and secluded campsite at picturesque Skimikin Lake. At the entrance is ample parking for day users of the trails for hiking, biking and riding.

A narrow forest road leads into the camp. The first sight is of the lake, and then the spacious campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. There are 15 paddocks for equine use with double corrals and pull-through parking

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LOCAL VINEYARDS AND WINERIES there are several award winning wineries in the Shuswap and tours are a popular way to spend an afternoon. Check www.shuswapwineries.ca for information on hours and locations.

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Cedar Heights Community Association Open House, April 18, Cedar Centre.

Sorrento Lions Father’s Day, Pancake Breakfast June 21, Sorrento Memorial Hall.

Par 3 golf course, opens for season in mid to late April, Cedar Heights.

Ladies Night at the Cove

Squilax Pow Wow, in July, Little Shuswap Indian Band festival of singing, dancing, drumming and lessons on native history & traditional, admission charged.

Refreshments and shopping Finz Resort June 24

Secwepemc Unity Ride Iron Horse, July 24 , Chase

Working Together Neskonlith Pow Wow, June, Neskonlith Hall and Pow Wow grounds., June 26, 27 & 28

AUGUST

Rotary Annual Auction, April 18 Chase Community Hall Miss Chase Excellence Pageant Night, April 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Secondary School.

MAY

Blind Bay Painters Annual Art Show and Sale, June 27-29, Blind Bay Hall.

Chase Farmers’ Market, Fridays 10 am - 2 pm, May through October, downtown Chase

Chase Museum Garden Tour & Strawberry Tea, June 27, Chase Museum

Mothers Day Pancake Breakfast, May 10, White Lake Hall Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, May 10, Eagle Bay Hall Chase Lions Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, May 10 Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings, May to Thanksgiving. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza on Trans-Canada Highway.

Plant and Book Sale, May 24, Sunnybrae Hall Hamsters Dinner Theatre, in May, Eagle Bay Hall.

Giant Garage Sale, May 30, Sorrento Memorial Hall.

JUNE

JULY South Shuswap Canada Day, July 1, Centennial Field, Blind Bay, corner of Centennial Drive and Blind Bay Road.

Chase Canada Day, July 1, parade along Shuswap Avenue, kids activities at Memorial Park.

July 4 Loggers Show, Chase Memorial Beach Park The Junk in the Trunk Sale, July 11, Blind Bay Hall Pritchard Rodeo, July 11 & 12 Great Shuswap Pottery Sale, July 18 & 19, at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista.

Chase Legion Annual Golf Tourney Scramble, June 13, Sunshore Golf

Shuswap Rock Club, open house and summer sale, Saturday, July 11, Toad Hall, Sorrento.

Father’s Day pancake breakfast,

Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts,

July 23 to 26, Various venues

Eagle Bay Day, Saturday, Aug. 1, Eagle Bay Hall, pancake breakfast, white elephant sale, kid’s activities, and evening dance.

High Country Pottery Show, Saturday, Aug. 1 and Sunday, Aug. 2, Sorrento Memorial Hall, Free admission.

Chase Corn Stock, Aug. 8, Chase Memorial Beach includes highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar Stage, showcase local farmers and crafters at the CornField Market, provide a variety of games and activities for youth at the Interior Savings Little Kernels Zone, and of course have hot-buttered cornon-the-cob ready to eat all-day long.

NimbleFingers Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival, August 22, Sorrento Centre, features bluegrass musicians from across North America. It is an outdoor festival, admission is charged.

SEPTEMBER Pancake Breakfast, September 13, Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge

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Calendar of Events

APRIL

OCTOBER Salute to the Sockeye, October, Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, North Shuswap, events celebrate the salmon run.

Pumpkin Patch, Pete Murray’s Corn Farm, all month, Chase.

Chase Lions Kids Halloween Party, games, food & treats. Free Oct. 31 Children’s Halloween Party, Oct. 31, Sorrento Memorial Hall, annual free event put on by Sorrento Lions Club

NOVEMBER Chase Country Christmas, December 4, 5, 6, various locations in Chase Seniors’ Christmas Party & Silent Auction, November 28, Sorrento Memorial Hall Watch for Artistry 2015 in November, Blind Bay Hall

DECEMBER CPR Holiday Train, Christmas performance and fundraiser for local food banks, mid-December, adjacent to Notch Hill Hall.

Chase Country Christmas December 4, 5 & 6

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WHITE POST AUTO SUNNYBRAE PARK is a former day-use provincial MUSEUM, The White park that was transferred to the regional district. There

Post Auto Museum has been a land mark in the community for over 30 years and has new local owners.Take a walk down memory lane as you explore how the automobile has evolved over the years. In addition the Museum boasts an extensive collection of Antiques, Collectibles and Memorabilia. Summer Hours May-Oct: OPEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday (Closed Tues & Weds) Phone: 250-835-2224 www. whitepostautomuseum.com

MARGARET FALLS is reached at the end of a short cool walk of about 10 minutes through old growth forest in the moss covered Reinecker Gorge, over miniature waterfalls and small bridges to the beautiful falls. The walk is suitable for people of all ages with resting places along the way.

From the parking lot, another trail travels south of the road and follows the creek to the lake through Herald Provincial Park and is easy walking as well.

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is a large parking area with picnic sites adjacent to one of the best beaches in the Shuswap. It’s only a short trail up to the top of the Sunnybrae Bluffs across the road. At the top is a view of the Salmon Arm of Shuswap Lake, Bastion Mountain and the lake and surrounding valleys.

SUNNYBRAE HALL

3595 Sunnybrae - Canoe Point Road, Tappen, BC is located 15 minutes west of Salmon Arm, directly across from Sunnybrae Park. It has a wonderful view of the lake and easy access to a delightful picnic area, playground, beach and floating dock. With dog walking and swim area south of the family beach.

The Community Hall is enjoyed for special occasions of all types. It has a vaulted wood ceiling, full kitchen, outdoor patio with summer awning, ample parking, handicap access, staging and lighting for music events.

SUNNYBRAE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION hosts numerous events for the local community and visitors. Currently the Association is raising funds to put a permanent roof over the outdoor patio.

Upcoming Events At Sunnybrae Hall: May 9 - Coffee House (evening) Community Work Bee 9am to 2pm May 24 - Plant and Book Sale 10 am to 2pm with hotdogs and refreshments.

Aug. 8 - Family Day and Raise the Roof Fund Raiser, Fun - Live Music, BBQ Oct. 31 - Halloween Fireworks Sponsored by Tappen Sunnybrae Fire Department and more great events for the fall. Rental Info call 250-804-5417 more event details at www.SunnybraeCommunity.ca

BASTION MOUNTAIN is a trek for experienced hikers taking about six hours to climb. At the top, is a spectacular view of Salmon Arm. The mountain was once called “Indian Leap” for the legend of a maiden who was being forced into an unwelcome relationship and who chose instead to leap from the cliff. For directions visit www.shuswaptrails.com.

CARLIN HALL is an historic venue that remains in use to this day. To make way for highway expansion, the hall was physically moved in 2003 and relocated to its present site adjacent to Carlin School. A basement was added to the structure along with other renovations.

Throughout the year, the hall is a popular spot for community functions ranging from music concerts, arts and crafts, auctions and potlucks to its ever popular coffee house, which attracts musicians, singers and spectators from throughout the area. Carlin Hall hosts a monthly coffeehouse on the 1st Saturday of every month from October to May except the month of January. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $3. Further information is available at the Carlin Hall website: www.carlinhall.net.

RODERICK HAIG-BROWN PROVINCIAL PARK and the Adams River in the North Shuswap are world famous as the prime spawning ground for sockeye salmon. The run in October is one of the largest in the world, with every fourth year being a major run, this will happen in 2018 next. The Adams River

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is popular in this area that boasts 160 species of birds over the course of the year, including Trumpeter Swans, as well as deer, moose, coyote, bobcat, lynx and raccoons.

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Salmon Society and community groups, in conjunction with BC Parks, organize the Salute to the Sockeye celebration at the park with educational displays, vendors and concessions.

Visitors from the world over come to experience the salmon ritual in the crisp, clear autumn air and it’s a natural phenomenon that should be seen at least once in a lifetime.

There’s plenty of parking and visitors are able to follow the trails downstream or upstream any time of the year.

The downstream trails are easy to hike or cycle along the river to Shuswap Lake. The upper trail features fairly easy to moderate hiking or cycling along the river and through the forest.

FLUME TRAILS on Holdings Road in the North Shuswap provide a revealing look into the area’s logging past. There’s a scale model of a flume on the Flume trail West and a lower flume trail that meanders along the river and through the forest. Due to a washout the Upper Bear Creek Flume Trail is closed.

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SKMANA LAKES features easy walking and biking in summer and cross country skiing in winter. It is located by turning off near the flume trails onto Loakin-Bear Creek Road.

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SQUILAX POW WOW is a gathering of First Nations from throughout North America, which features a riveting combination of colorful regalia, flashy feathers and fancy footwork. The pow wow features singing, dancing, drum competitions, stick games, arts and crafts and various foods. The public is welcome to attend and an admission is charged by the day or for the entire weekend. RV sites are also available. For details, call 250679-3203

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Every Wednesday morning from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, the Celista Hall Farmers’ Market is a happy gathering place for both local residents and visitors.

Local farmers, gardeners, bakers and craftspeople offer local raw honey, fresh baking (including gluten-free), vegetables straight from the garden, eggs, free-range chicken, pickles, jam, herbs, tea, flowers, hand-made soups and lotions, and an amazing array of sewing, woodwork, photography, jewellery and art.

The market, on the grounds of the North Shuswap Community Hall, is right beside the lake with a swim and picnic area and lots of parking.

For those arriving by boat, a shuttle service is available from the Anglemont Marina and the Horseshoe Bay Marine Park to the golf course. Visit their website at www. golfanglemont.com or email them at anglemontgolf@ hotmail.com for details.

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TALKING ROCK RESORT AND QUAAOUT LODGE is the pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Band For a truly unforgettable experience, check it out this and a vacation destination on the shores of Little Shuswap summer by phoning Adams River Rafting at 1-888-440Lake. Along with the 18-hole championship course and all 7238 or visit the adamsriverrafting.com website. the amenities of a first class resort and conference centre, visitors enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, horseback riding, mountain biking, nature viewing, native interpretive areas and special events with storytellers, dancers, singers and drummers.

WORKING TOGETHER NESKONLITH POW WOW is June 26, 27 & 28 and is open to

everyone. There is free admission and free camping. Vendors are welcome by donation. Drum groups and dancers are welcome. Located at the new Neskonlith Band Arbour

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