Java Mountain News December 8, 2022

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Having fun with fewer germs and bugs

With another winter accompanied by COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses like the flu, many of us want to cozy up under a blanket and snooze until spring is in full swing. While taking steps to stay safe is important, there are plenty of ways to have fun without risking your health.

Embracing the outdoors. Whether it’s a scenic winter walk or a downhill skiing adventure, getting outside is great for your physical and mental wellbeing. Plus, it’s one of the safer places to be when it comes to the risk of getting sick. Because outdoor air circulates freely, it cuts down on the buildup of respiratory particles, so there’s less risk of spreading viruses like COVID-19 and the flu, compared to being inside.

Try snowshoeing, making snow angels, skating or visiting ice sculptures. Just be sure to dressappropriatelyfortheweather,cleanyour hands often and continue masking in crowded indoor spots, like the skate rental shop. Staying warm inside. While an indoor event may have added risk for COVID-19 compared to the outdoors, you can still have a good time and help keep yourself and others safe by following a few simple steps.

If possible, keep the guest list relatively small, and opt for a larger space. Try to improve indoor airflow, before, during, and after your get-together, you’ll have a lower risk of spreading infection. You can do this by opening windows and exterior doors – even for a just a few minutes, running bathroom and

kitchen fans on low speed, or turning on the fan in your heating cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

As always, individual public health measures continue to be useful:

• Stay up to date on your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to prevent serious illness and complications;

• Practice basic hygiene, like washing your hands often and coughing into the bend of your arm instead of your hand;

• Stay home and away from others if you’re not feeling well or have any symptoms such as a sore throat, cough or runny nose, even if mild.

Find more information about how to stay safe at canada.ca/coronavirus. – NC

Christmas Craft Fairs

• Dec. 10, 10 AM – 3 PM, V ÅÅçè M êùç!"’ CHRISTMAS POPUP BAZAAR, at Sahali Mall. Ho! Ho! Ho! For all the best local shopping this Christmas! FMI: TheValleyMarkets@gmail.com.

• Dec. 10 & 11, 11 AM – 5 PM: M#$!ç Cêççù W%$çêè ARTISAN MARKETatMonteCreekWinery,2420Miner’sBluffRd,MonteCreek. Localvendors,doorprizes,mulledwine&winetastingsavailable.Freeadmission.Tables:www.montecreekranch.com/events/holiday-craft-market/.

•Dec.10&11,Sat,11AM–5PM;Sun,10AM–4PM: SUN PEAKS ARTISAN MARKET at the Sun Peaks Centre, located at the top of the village, across from the Kookaburra Lodge, beside the skating rink. Local vendors, featuring fine & functional work. Free admission. Day visitor parking is available on Village Place or P2. Enter by the tennis courts.Washrooms onsite. Sun Peaks will continue to follow provincial health guidelines & update operating procedures as needed.

• Dec. 11, 9AM – 5 PM: HOME-BASE BUSINESS MARKET, at the Merritt Civic Centre, 1950 Mamette Ave., Merritt. Vendor spaces open to all home-based business vendors; no special conditions or high table fees. Tables: $20! FMI: jessicaemcculloch@hotmail.com.

• Dec. 16, 2 – 7 PM: Krampus is coming! MISFIT NIGHT MARKET BEFORE KRAMPUS, at the EffieArts Collective, 422 TranquilleRd.&Oddfellow’s&Rebekah’sHall,423TranquilleRd.That’s right, 2 venues, directly across the street from each other! Come spend your Friday night on the North Shore!To volunteer, volunteer applications: https://form.jotform.com/222447799723267

• Dec. 17, 10 AM – 2 PM: COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY MARKET CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET, at 6349 Chief Jules Dr., Chase. Vendors: adamslakecm@gmail.com. Crafters, bakers, homemade items.All types of vendors accepted.

• OPERATION RED NOSE K &Å##'"’26!( $$) Å " *ç ê%+ç (#&ç "çê,%-ç - &' %.$ days of operation: Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, from 8 PM – 2 AM. For a safe ride home call 250-372-5110. V#Å)$!ççê" êç $çç+ç+ to safely drive people & their vehicles home as well as other volunteer duties. Volunteers are required to complete a Criminal Record Check, which is covered by Operation Red Nose. FMI on how to volunteer & to download the application form: https://pacificsportinteriorbc.com/2022orn/ Is your business hosting a Holiday celebration? ORN 'ê#,%+ç" /)"%$ç""ç" 0%!( ê%+ç ,#)-(çê"! These vouchers allow your employees to arrive home safely after an evening of fun. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us today! 250-320-0650, kamloops@ operationrednose.com.

• Nov. 24 – Dec. 10, Eves: 7:30 PM. Sat. Matinees: 2 PM. Wed. Tea Matinee: 11 AM: WCT 'êç"ç$!", IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A R!"#$ P%!&, adapted by Joe Landry, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. S'()#!% P(*+$*.!/)(0: P è-W( !-Y#)-C $ M !%$çç: Dec. 10.

•Dec.6&throughouttheChristmasseason,10AM–4PM: A$$) Å FESTIVALOFTREESattheArmstrongSpallumcheenMuseum&ArtGallery,3415PleasantValleyRd.,Armstrong.FMI:ASMAS,250-546-8318.

• Fri. & Sat. Dec. 9, 10: 6 – 9 PM; Sun. Dec. 11: 6 – 8 PM: WHOVILLE #0 .$1#/2 3$ T4’(.%5'0 The annual display that pays homage to Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas will be at Tk’emlúps Powwow Arbour. Admission is simply a new or gently used children’s book or cash donation for Literacy in Kamloops. Through the years,Whoville visitors have donated thousands of books to Literacy in Kamloops.

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• Dec. 9; Doors: 7 PM, Concert: 7:30 PM: K Åçèèêù C!è"#ù$%"ù present INTO THE LIGHT, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 SixthAve.

•Sat.Dec.10,12–7PM:KCBIAWELCOMEWINTER BLOCK

PARTY downtown Kamloops. Join the fun as the KCBIAshuts down the 300 block of Victoria St. & enjoy some good food, drinks, family fun, giveaways & more! This is THE party of the holiday season.

• Sat. Dec. 10, 7 PM: HEFFLEY CREEK COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHEER PARADE & BONFIRE at Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hwy 5. Join the fun by decorating your car, truck, or tractor & drive around the community spreading Christmas cheer! Santa & his elves will be back again on the float! Staging parade vehicles at the hall parking lot at 6.45 PM, pre-determined route drive around the community spreading cheer & treats. Then come back to the parking lot for hot chocolate & wiener roast at the bonfire! Everyone welcome.

• Thurs. Dec. 15, 1 PM: HOLIDAY TEA $ $!% S!è"%ù Retirement Residence, 870 Westminster Ave. Festive treats, ugly Christmas sweater contest, door prizes, & more! Free admission; please bring a donation to the food bank. All seniors welcome. Limited seating. RSVP by Dec. 9. 250-376-0315.

• Dec. 11, 5 – 7 PM: A CHRISTMAS WALKABOUT: A# O'$è ( Fê)çÅù E!"#$, Kamloops Free Methodist Church parking lot, 975 Windbreak St. C "èçç%"ù (listen, or join in, the singing of the season’s favoutites). Cèè&#%ù (have fun icing these delectable treats). N $'"% T"%% (let’s prepare winter treats for the birds). W#($%" G"%%(ù (add fresh greens to your décor). H )"#*% (a leisurely drive through the Brock neighbourhood). S( +&ù , Åè"% (roast marshmallows, enjoy hot chocolate, feast in a hot dog (donations gladly accepted)). Fèè* D"#-% (donations of non-perishable food items for distribution by the SalvationArmy Food Bank are appreciated).

• Dec. 16, 4:45 PM: CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP) HOLIDAY TRAIN, providing live music & raising money and food for local food banks along its network, arrives in KAMLOOPS Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. – north side of Sandman Centre in the rear parking lot. O$,"( ê("ê %$ .%: C! ù%: Dec. 16, 2:35 p.m. – north side of Shuswap Ave. across from the RCMP building. S -è( : Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – Savona Access Rd. & Savona St. Aù!+"è.$: Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Ave. between Fifth St. & Sixth St. This year’s performers for the region are Mackenzie Porter & Virginia to Vegas. The CPHolidayTrain shows are free to attend, but attendees are asked to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if they’re able.The CP Holiday Train is traditionally one of the most important fundraisers for the local Food Banks.

• Dec. 17 & 18, Sat: 2 & 7:30 PM. Sun: 2 PM: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KSO, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 NinthAve.

• Dec. 18, 10 AM: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA at Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. Tickets: $27.54 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/breakfast-with-santa-the-coast-hotel-and-conference-centre-tickets-432108898347 & includes a breakfast buffet, meet & greet with Santa, small gift for the children, & more. Funds raised go to the RIH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. FMI: Nicole: 250372-5312 ext. 102, n.stgodard@coasthotels.com, or Katie: 250-8286660 ext. 4179, k.ross@coasthotels.com.

• Wed. Dec. 21, 7 – 7:45 PM: THE LONGEST NIGHT (BÅ'" C,(ç%$)ê%). For people facing pain & loss. When Christmas hurts. At St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1136 SixthAve.

• 25$! ((#-%"ù ") WILDLIGHTS event, Dec. 10 – Jan. 2 (except Christmas Day), 4 – 9 PM, at BC Wildlife Park, 9077 Dallas Dr. More than 1 million lights. Castle lit with more than 13,000 glimmering lights ; Kamloops Princess Parties Magical Forest; meetAnna & Elsa every; Uncle Chris the Clown; the Canadian Tire Kamloops Holiday Gazebo; Home Hardware Family Farm; Wildlife Express Miniature train (tickets: $1), endless light displays, the 250ft Tunnel of Lights, 10 cozy fire pits to warm up with your hot chocolate, & a 20 ft. tall outdoor light tree; & of course, Santa, Mrs. Clause, & an elf will be inside the Winter Wonderland display inside the Discovery Centre Dec. 10 – 23. Don’t forget your camera to capture your magical memories! New: the Eco Gallery will be transformed into an enchanting winter wonderland, complete with a 10 ft. wide wreath & endless photo opportunities. On Dec. 10, from 5 – 8 PM, join author & illustrator Loraine Kemp who worked closely with the BC Wildlife Park on her newest children’s book, LUNA. Throughout the evening Loraine will entertain visitors by drawing, playing games, & handing out prizes of signed illustrations. Tickets: at the door or online. Dec. 9 will be the first ever sensory friendly night. FMI: www.bcwildlife.org/wildlights2022.htm

Christmas Amalgamated in new location

Christmas Amalgamated is in a new location this year. Christmas Amalgamated is set up in the Wings Above Kamloops Building (former Soccer Quest), 1224C 8th St., in the back of Windsor Avenue (watch for the ChristmasAmalgamated sign).

They are now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for registration & donations.

For information regarding registering for a hamper, making a donation, adopting a family, or volunteering, call 250-376-0777. The phone number is expected to be working by Dec. 15.

Kamloops United Church Thrift Shop

• Dec. 24, 6:30 PM: CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE at the SalvationArmy Church, 344 Poplar St. • Sat. Dec. 24, 5 PM: STORY TIME WITH THE GRINCH. Join the fun on Christmas Eve when the Grinch sneaks into Santa’s Cottage! It’s the Grinch’s turn to read to all the good little children, & he’s got a lot to say. Watch out for a special cameo from Max! Leave a comment at www.facebook.com/events/793875061659221/ talking about your favourite holiday story for a chance to win one of the books the Grinch reads! With books appropriate for ages 2 & up, the whole family can enjoy their time with the Grinch! If your comment is selected as a winner we will contact you for further details on how to pick up your prize. This will be a pre-recorded video going live on Christmas Eve. Event by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2022, Track Santa Live & Bedtime Story. 425 St. Paul Street Open: 10AM – 3 PM Monday – Thursday

• BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, Seymour St. 250-554-2572, susan@blscs.org, www.blscs.org, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Interactive/hands-on science exhibits, Tues. – Sat. 9:30AM – 5 PM. Those over 3 yr. old are required to wear a mask. Let BLSC know if there are exceptions within your group. Wheel chair accessible. BLSC activities are suitable for people of all ages, 2 & older. • S!"#$%& "'($)$*: * Daily, to Dec. 23: 3D A Å çè Hçêù G!" : Be amused & delighted by Lily Dalley’s astonishing Kinetic Sculpture. Discover how to use simple machines to create moving art tableaus. Explore her use of innovative materials to represent whimsical stories & situations. This exceptional hands-on exhibit will capture everyone’s attention & interest.Watch for special events & activities, over the course of the fall. • Dec. 19 – 23: J+,$-. WOW C%/! for those in grades 1 – 4. Join us for wonderful crazy science fun, daily from 9 AM – 3 PM. Loads of interactive activities that are educational & oh so intriguing & exciting.At this time masks will be required. This will be confirmed before camp starts. There will also be 2 M%.#( B."%0 C%/!1, March 27 – 31. Registration is now open for the 2023 Robotics & Coding Club for kids ages 9 & up. Sign up now; registration forms: www.blscs.org. • Dec. 24 – 30; Dec. 24, 26, 27, 30 at 1 PM Dec. 28 at 1 & 7 PM Dec. 29, 7 PM: ALICE IN WONDERLAND:AF%)+&-+1&4 F.%)5-+1 P%,*-! presented by the Laughing Stock Theatre Society, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. Tickets ($15.75 – $26.25): https:// tickets.kamloopslive.com/TheatreManager/1/login?event=2776.

• WOMEN HELPING WOMEN. The NSBIA will once again be collecting purses for the Women’s Shelter! Sadly the need has only grown, & more women are without a home & are often on the run with children. They often have nothing but the shirt on their back. So this collection of women’s essentials is so important. Drop off purses at Senor Froggy’s North Shore; Heather’s Fabric Shelf in Brock Shop; Castanet Kamloops, 102 – 635 Victoria St. & NSBIA office (Wilson House), 115Tranquille Rd. Please call first. FMI: Patti, 250-376-2411, or patti@nsbia.com. Deadline is Dec. 14.

• HEFFLEY CREEK COFFEEHOUSES (2023): Jan. 28; Feb. 25; March25:April22.Doors:forsupper:5:30PM.Musicstarts:6:30PM. Admission: $5/adults; performers & children/free. Please bring a mug. •Weds. 12:30 – 2 p.m.: LII BELLE MAAMAA, at Lii Michif Family & Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. A safe & supportive group for Metis Maa Maas, & Kookhums Mothers & Grandmothers. Gather to meet other parents for practical & emotional support, & to learn about traditional parenting & self-care. Light lunch provided. FMI: Mackenzie or Lexa, 250-554-9486.

• KAMLOOPS FIDDLERS DANCE, Jan. 7, 7:30 – 10 PM, at 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. Bring the whole Family. Admission: $6/members, $10/non-members. Have your tickets at the Door by registering at http://bcfiddlers.com/branches/kamloops/ or kamloopsoldtimefiddlers@gmail.com or 250-376-2330.

In operation from (NEW HOURS) 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & New Year’s Eve Dec. 31

Blazers earn another shutout win

to give the Blazers a 5-4 lead but Vancouver would score with 1:20 left on the clock to send the game to overtime.

OT solved nothing, sending the game to a shootout, where the Giants prevailed and took the 6-5 win over the Blazers.

The Blazers outshot the Giants 50-37 while rookie goaltender Michael Schnattinger stopped 32 ofthe37shotshefacedintheloss.

The Blazers are at home to the Giants Fri. Dec. 9. They play host to the Royals on Teddy Bear

Toss Night, Sat. Dec. 10. The puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights at the Sandman Centre.

The Kamloops Blazers lost a squeaker 6-5 shootout at Langley EventsCentreagainsttheVancouver Giants Dec. 3 in WHLplay. Daylan Kuefler opened the scoring 1:07 into the game. Matthew Seminoff made it 2-0 just 1:21 later. The Giants scored on the power play halfway through the period to make it 2-1 Blazers after 20 minutes of action.

The Giants tied the game on another power play goal 6:50 into the middle frame but Logan Bairos put the Blazers ahead 3-2 4:50 later. The Giants answered back4:58 later to tied it up 3-3 after 40.

Caedan Bankier put the Blazers ahead again 6:31 into the third frame but the Giants answered back less than two minutes later to tie it up 4-4. Drew Englot scoredhalfwaythroughtheframe

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Dylan Ernst earned not only his second shutout win in a row as the Blazers defeated the Royals 3-0 in Victoria Tuesday night, Dec. 6, but notched an assist in the Blazers’third goal, by Bairos.

Logan Stankoven opened the scoring 10:30 into the game with a shorthanded goal to give the Blazers a 1-0 lead after the first period. Caedan Bankier scored the only goal of the middle frame on the power play to make it 2-0 after 40. Bairos scored the Blazers’ third goal halfway through the third period to give the Blazers the 3-0 shutout win.

The Blazers outshot the Royals 32-17 as Ernst tallied the shutout win stopping all 17 shots he faced in goal.

The Blazers faced off against the Royals again on Wednesday night, Dec. 7, in Victoria. Game results were not available at press time.

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Storm earn a pair of shutout wins

Night. He followed that up with a power play goal in the second period and led his team to a 4-0 win against the Chase Heat Saturday night at home.

Devin Benson and Evan Clark addedtwoassistseachastheKamloops Storm shutout the 100 Mile HouseWranglers5-0inKIJHLaction Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4.

not available at press time.

The Stoem are at home to the Princeton Posse Sat. Dec. 10. The puck drops at 7 p.m. at the Sports Centre.

The Kamloops Storm had a very successful Teddy Bear Toss and Food Bank Night. With hundreds of Teddy Bears and large amounts of donated food items.

Brody Johnston brought down the teddy bears at 16:31 of the first period on Teddy Bear Toss

Brody also knocked down a few Heat players with his physical play creating space for his teammates to do their thing. Evan Douglas also had a pair of goals and chipped in with an assist for a three-point night. Devin Benson had three assists and a strong game from the back end.

Cody Creasy stopped all 21 shots he faced in getting the win and the shutout. The Storm fired 38 shots of their own and went 2-for-7 on the power play and a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill.

Ryan Larsen scored twice while

It was the second consecutive shutoutfortheStormastheyshutout the Chase Heat 4-0 on Saturday night. But on Sunday, it was Colton Phillips-Watts who got the goose egg stopping all 16 shots he faced. Kamloops fired 47 shots of their own going 2-for-8 on the power play while killing off the only penalty they took. Harrison Ewert,PeytonKelly,andColeSenum rounded out the scoring.

The game was tied 0-0 after one period and 3-0 after two.

The Storm have a pair of home game this week as they faced off against the Sicamous Eagles Wed. Dec. 7. Game results were

The Kamloops Storm will be having an Alumni game on Dec.21 at the McArthur Island Sports Complex. Past Storm players will compete against each other for bragging rights. Entry to the game will be by donation and all proceeds will go to the Kamloops Cancer Supportive Care Society.

The Storm would like to call on any past players who can make the game to contact us as we want to make the best alumni team possible. If you are interested contact Matt Kolle at 250319-3738 or email Matt at mattkolle@shaw.ca

BY JUDI

Did someone say eggnog?

KFS December lineup

• KAMLOOPS FILM SOCIETY DEC. FILM SCHEDULE at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. 236-425-3456. The Kamloops Film Society December lineup is out, and they have Christmas & ‘Anti Christmas’movies happening every weekend leading up to Dec. 24, before the KFS closes for at least two weeks.

• THURSDAY FILM SERIES, at 6:30 PM: Dec. 8: THE CARD COUNTER.

Nothing says holiday like a delicious, cold glass of eggnog. Make this smooth treat from scratch at home and you’ll never go back to the storebought version.

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Ingredients:

2/3 cup (160 ml) granulated sugar, divided

1 tbsp. (15 ml) water

1 tsp. (5 ml) fresh lemon juice

3 cups (750 ml) 2% milk

1/4 tsp. (1 ml) finely grated nutmeg

6 large egg yolks (reserve 1 egg white for rimming the glass)

6 to 8 oz. (175 to 250 ml) rum, brandy, whiskey or a combination (optional)

1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream

Directions:

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Place the water, lemon juice and 1/3 cup (80 ml) of the sugar in a saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat without stirring, and boil until the sugar turns a light amber, about 90 seconds. Remove from the heat. Immediately pour the sugar onto the tray, swirling the sugar into as thin a layer as possible before it sets. Let the mixture cool until set, about 30 minutes.

Break the sugar into pieces. Crush them in a resealable bag with a rolling pin until coarsely ground, and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, bring the milk and the nutmeg to just below a simmer. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining sugar together.

Add a ladleful of hot milk to the egg mixture and whisk well. Whisking continuously, slowly add up to half of the hot milk to temper the egg mixture.

Add the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan of remaining milk and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir until the custard is well combined and coats the back of the spoon, about 3 minutes.

Strain the custard through a sieve into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and chill completely.

When ready to serve, whisk the rum (or brandy and/or whiskey), if using, into the chilled eggnog custard. Whip the cream with an electric beater at high speed until it holds a soft peak when the beaters are lifted. Whisk the whipped cream by hand into the eggnog.

To serve, lightly whisk the reserved egg white with a fork and place it in a dish. Place the crushed caramelized sugar in a small saucer, reserving some for garnish. Dip the rim of each glass into the egg white and then into the caramelized sugar. Ladle the chilled eggnog into each glass and top with a sprinkle of the reserved caramelized sugar. – NC

• FREE MEMBER MOVIES: Dec. 9, 6:30 PM: GREMLINS Don’t feed them after midnight!Anti-Christmas Series. Dec. 10, 6:30 PM: LETHAL WEAPON. Anti-Christmas Series. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes! Dec. 16: 6:30 PM: KISS KISS BANG BANG. Starring Robert Downey Jr &Val Kilmer!Anti-Christmas Series. Dec. 17, 2 PM: ELF. “So, good news. I saw a dog today.” Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 8, 6:45 PM: TERRIFIER 2. Art the Clown is back for more! Presented in partnership with Drunk in a Graveyard. ⁎ Dec. 9, 10, 6:45 PM; 14, 6:30 PM; & 17, 2:15 PM: ARMAGEDON TIME. “He looks like a deranged Easter Bunny.” ⁎ Dec. 17, 6:45 PM: MOONAGE DAYDREAM ⁎ Dec. 16, 6:45 PM; 12, 6:30 PM; 10, 2:15 PM: TÁR. A New Drama starring Cate Blanchett! ⁎ Dec. 10, 2 PM: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL.Arguably the greatest Christmas Carol adaptation. Christmas Series. ⁎ Dec. 17, 6:30 PM: NATIONALLAMPOON’S CHRISTMASVACATION.Aholiday favourite film!

In operation from (NEW HOURS) 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Nov. 26, 27, Dec. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, & New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 Make this your last call before you hit the road: 250-372-5110 Call from anywhere in the city of Kamloops and we’ll drive you and your vehicle safely home.

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Operation Red Nose is looking for volunteers to fill positions such as designated driver, escort driver, navigator, phone operator, & dispatch.

Applications to Pacific Sport (910 McGill Rd.) and Kamloops Sports Council (1550 Island Parkway). For information or to volunteer, call 250-320-0650 OperationRedNose.com Follow us on FaceBook: OperationRedNoseKamloops, & Twitter: ORNKamloops

The following food items can be included in a basic food hamper, alldonationsofwhicharewelcomedintheformofadonationatthe ChristmasAmalgamated depot where they are sorted and compiled into baskets for each family.

All home-baked and canned food items must be prepared in an Food-Safe approved kitchen. There are no refrigerators or freezers in the building, as such, all donations should be non-perishable. If you are adopting a family, ensure there is enough food to feed the entire family for their Christmas dinner. (Extras can be included.)

• One turkey or gift certificate ($25 – $50 value);

• potatoes (3 – 5 lb.);

• stuffing (1 – 2 packages);

• cranberry jelly (1 tin);

• vegetables (2 tins, or fresh if delivered immediately);

• soup (2 tins);

• juice (1 large tin);

•Jell-Oorpudding(2packages);

• apples (1 dozen);

• oranges (1 dozen mandarins);

• Christmas cake;

• a mixture of nuts and candy;

• tea and/or coffee; and

• bread/buns.

• THE CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP) HOLIDAY TRAIN will roll into KAMLOOPS Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. on north side of Sandman Centre in the rear parking lot.

Other stops include: C Åçè: Dec. 16, 2:35 p.m. – north side of ShuswapAvenue across from the RCMP building. SÅ !"Å: Dec.

16, 7 p.m. – Savona Access Rd. & Savona St. Aç #$!%&: Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Ave. between 5th & 6th St. Lytton – Dec. 17, 11:15 a.m. –CPTMS building on Station Rd. The CP Holiday Train is traditionally one of the most important fundraisers for the Kamloops Food Bank

This year’s performers for the region are Mackenzie Porter & Virginia to Vegas.

The CP Holiday Train shows are free to attend, but attendees are asked to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if they’re able.