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The City of Kamloops’ 46th annual Seniors’ Light Tour will take place Thurs. Dec. 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. Individuals aged 55 and older are invited to enjoy this free, annual bus tour to see the best lights in the city.
After the tour, both the Kamloops Rube Band and the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will provide live entertainment while hot beverages and holiday goodies are served at the Sandman Centre.After the festivities, participants will be returned to their pickup location by bus.
“After a two-year interruption due to the pandemic, we are excited to be able to bring the community back together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season,” said Chelsea Fortin, the City’s Tournament Capital and Events Coordinator. “What started as a one-off event with two buses and fewer than 60 seniors has grown into a tradition with over 600 seniors, 25 buses, and close to 100 volunteers.”
In partnership with First Transit, a bus will pick up participants from over 20 locations throughout the city. The event is free; however, registration is required. To register, call 250-828-3500 or visit Kamloops. ca/SeniorsLightTour. Registration deadline is Thurs. Dec. 1.
Participants that require handyDART are encouraged to register for the service after they have registered for the lights tour with the City. To schedule a handyDART seat for the evening, phone BC Transit at 250-376-7525.
Volunteers are needed to make this a successful and joyous event. Individuals that are interested in donating their evening to help spread cheer are encouraged to visit Kamloops.ca/SeniorsLightTour for volunteer information. A volunteer orientation session will take place at the Tournament Capital Centre Mon. Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.
Is your home or business on the tour route? Residents along the tour route are encouraged to help the night by putting up some lights. Even a little can go a long way to spread some cheer!
The tour route and bus pickup locations are available at Kamloops. ca/SeniorsLightTour.
The Kamloops Blazers won 6-1 over the Kelowna Rockets on home ice last Saturday night, Nov. 12.
The Blazers scored four unanswered goals in the first period including the first two goals just 20 seconds apart. It was a scoreless second period then the Blazers scored a pair of goals in the third. The Rockets foiled Dylan Ernst’ shutout bid with their only goal of the game 6:26 into the frame.
Logan Stankoven, Fraser Minten, Matthew Seminoff, and Connor Levis each had a goal and an assist in the winning effort. Aapo Sarell and Kyle Masters rounded out the scoring. Ernst stopped 19 of 20 shots in the win.
The Blazers improved to 8-4-2-
1 on the season.
The Blazers fell 2-1 in overtime to the Seattle Thunderbirds last Wednesday night, Nov. 9, at the Sandman Centre. Caedan Bankier had the lone goal on the night as he opened the scoring just 1:36 into the game. Ernst stopped 27 of 29 shots in the loss.
The Blazers are on the road this weekend. They are in Langley Friday night, Nov. 18, to face off against the Vancouver Giants. They then cross the border and are in Portland to take on the Winterhawks Saturday night, Nov. 19. They finish off their road trip Wednesday night, Nov. 23, when they take on the TriCityAmericans.
This is a partial list to date. More to come as school craft fairs will be organised once the new school year begins. If you are an organiser of an event, contact Java Mountain News at java_mountain_news@yahoo.ca or call Judi at 250-376-3672) with all pertinent info: date, time, place including physical address, name of event, concession, raffles, admission, etc.
• Nov. 19 & 20, 10 AM – 4 PM both days: CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE,insidetheoldCourthouseat1st&Seymour.Manylocalartisans,crafters.Wheelchairaccessible.FreeparkingintheBCLClot.
• Nov. 18 – Dec. 23: K Åçèèêù A!"ù Cè#$%&ç’ù SMALL//!"#$%, a great big teeny tiny art show. This fundraiser is a fabulous opportunity for artists to show their work & support the KAC. With a variety of small, one of-a-kind original artworks. Support local artists & the Kamloops Arts Council with your purchases all priced under $300 with most priced below $100.
• Nov. 19, 10 AM – 2 PM: JAPANESE CULTURAL CENTRE
CRAFT & BAKE SALE, at JCC, 160 Vernon Ave. (across from Northills Mall). Lots of handmade items; yummy Christmas baking.
• Nov. 19, 10 AM – 3 PM: V çç'( M !)'"ù’ WINTER POP-UP BAZAAR, at Sahali Mall, 945 W. Columbia St.
•Nov.19,10AM–2PM: R (ç'&*+ CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Join the fun: crafts for kids, raffles, & photos with Santa. Seeking volunteers, raffle donations, & lots of vendors. Funds raised will go towards a new accessible playground.
•Nov.19,10AM–3PM:WINTERWONDERLANDCRAFTFAIR at M !&è$ S%+&çç&$* Eç'Å'$" !( S%+èèç, 2200 Park Dr. Homemade goods. Home-basedbusinesses. Concession.Admissionbydonation.
• Nov. 19, 12 – 2 PM: S". Jè+$ V& $$'(’ù $$# ç BAZAAR &TEA, at 2826 Bank Rd. Something for everyone crafts, bake table, Christmas table &, of course, High Tea. Everyone is welcome.
• Nov. 20, 10 AM – 3 PM: B'!" E,- !,ù S%&'$%' / T'%+$èçè*( S%+èèç CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, at BEST, 711WindsorAve. Vendor tables: Stephanie Moniuk, 250-319-8938.
• Nov. 26, 9AM – 3 PM: K ÅçèèêùA!"ù / C! 0"ù Cç#1 CHRISTMAS TEA & ARTISAN SALE at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Free admission, door prizes, tea & snacks by donation. Paintings, pottery, weaving, felting, toys, jewelry, ornaments, cards & more!
•Nov.26,10AM–2PM: K ( B&$*+ Å Eç'Å'$" !( CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, at 950 Southill St. Admission by donation. Conces sion. Raffle table.Tickets: $2 each or 3/$5. Crafters, artisans, vendors & homebasedbusinesseswanted!AllfundsraisedwillgotowardsEducational Resources for our students. FMI: atown21@hotmail.com.
•Nov.26,10AM–2PM:B.E.S.WINTER FAIR,atBarriereElementaryschool,4475AirfieldRd.,Barriere.Grade6fundraiserfortheiryear-end celebration at Eagle Bay Camp. Grade 6 Bake Sale & Craft Table. Huge varietyofvendors.FacePaintingbydonation.Doorprizes.CakeWalk.
• Nov. 26, 8AM – 2 PM: CHRISTMAS CRAFT & BAKE SALE at theArmstrong Spallumcheen Museum &Art Gallery, 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong. Lots of yummy treats & crafts items – a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping or just treat yourself!
FMI:ASMAS, 250-546-8318.
• Nov. 26, 9AM – 2 PM: CHRISTMAS MARKET at Sorrento Memorial Hall, 1150 Passchendaele Rd. Sorrento. Free admission.Artists & artisans. Home-based businesses. Food vendors. Facepainting, & more. Kids, watch for the B!' )0 ù" -&"+ S $" event, Dec. 3!
• Nov. 26, 10 AM – 3 PM: 3!, $$# ç ARTS & CRAFT FAIR, at Riverside Community Hall, 3784 Trinity Valley Rd., Enderby. The best vendors all in one place. Unique gifts & items for everyone. Cell service is spotty & there is no wifi so cash is encouraged. FMI: Sandra: craftsbysandrav@gmail.com.
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• Nov. 26, 12 – 8 PM: F !Åù"!è$* C&,'! $$# ç CHRISTMAS MARKET, 4300 Maw Rd., Spallumcheen. Outdoor event. Vendors: https://forms.gle/QjWR4wLyYeCfhUBC7.
• Nov. 27, 10 AM – 4 PM: PINANTAN COMMUNITY CHRISTMASCRAFTFAIR&BAKESALE,atPinantanElementaryschool gym, Holbrook Rd., Pinantan. Handmade items, home-baked goods, & more. 50/50 draw. Vendor tables: $20. FMI: Karlene, 250-573-0790, or karlene.mcgregor@gmail.com.
• Nov. 27, 9:30 AM – 3 PM: K Åçèèêù SPCA !!" ç CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR at TRU Campus Activity Centre, 1055 University Dr. More than 100 local artists, craftsmen/woman, galleries & more! $2 admission. Free parking. Do good, feel good & support local! kamloopscraftfair@spca.bc.ca.
• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 3 PM: W#ù$ù%&# Eç#Å#!$ '% PAC XMAS MARKET, at WES, 3550 Westsyde Rd. Various vendors, homebased businesses & children’s crafts. Proceeds to WES PAC.
• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 3 PM: K Åçèèêù U!($#& C)"'*) CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, at KUC, 421 St. Paul St. Christmas store; quilt sale; craft sale; gift boutique; kids’zone; gift wrapping; concession.Admission by donation. FMI: 250-372-3020.
• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 2 PM: H#++ç#% C'##, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, at the Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hwy 5 (15 minutes from downtown). Concession, 30 vendors, plenty of parking, 50/50, raffle, concession. Vendor call: Tables, $25 & payable in advance. Day-before set up, wifi. happyhoofranch@gmail.com.
• Sat. Dec. 3, 9:30 AM – 2 PM: BHV H çç CRAFT FAIR at Barnhartvale Hall, 7390 Barnhartvale Rd. Spotty to no internet in hall. Vendor Call. FMI: jennafermoores7@gmail.com
• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 2 PM: C *)# C'##, B# "$(+(* $(è! Sè*(#$% 8$) CHRISTMAS INDOOR MARKET, at the Cache Creek Community Hall,1270StageRd.,CacheCreek.Holidaybaking,bannock,sewing,knitting,crocheting,crafters,Christmasornaments&decorations,collectibles, woodworking,&more.Tables&FMI:Wendy,wcoomber@telus.net.
• Dec. 2 & 3: BARRIERE CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET, at the North Thompson Agriplex, 4856 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere. Fri: 5 – 8 PM; Sat: 10 AM – 4 PM. Valley Artisans Christmas Show is a premiere artists’ show & sale striving to showcase many fine artists from our area. FMI: 250-819-2075, valleyartisansgroup.com.
• Dec. 3 & 4, 9AM – 3 PM: ARTISAN MARKET at the Dunes, 652 Dunes Dr., featuring local artisans with specialty items. Free admission. Limited space available. FMI: kim@golfthedunes.com. Vendor applications: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeZCQ.../viewform. www.facebook.com/events/1560040561119845/
• Dec. 3 & 10, 10 AM – 3 PM, V çç#% M ',#$ù’ CHRISTMAS POP-UP BAZAAR, at Sahali Mall. Ho! Ho! Ho! For all the best local shopping this Christmas! FMI & table registration: TheValleyMarkets@gmail.com or https://bit.ly/3mgxFqS. Spaces are limited.
• Dec. 10 & 11, 11 AM – 5 PM: Mè!$# C'##, W(!#'% ARTISAN MARKETatMonteCreekWinery,2420Miner’sBluffRd,MonteCreek.
Localvendors,doorprizes,mulledwine&winetastingsavailable.Freeadmission.Tables:www.montecreekranch.com/events/holiday-craft-market/.
• Dec. 10 & 11, Sat, 11 AM – 5 PM; Sun, 10 AM – 4 PM: 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 such as textiles, paintings, jewelry, candles, holiday & home décor, seafood, sweet treats & more! 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. 17, 10 AM – 2 PM: COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY MARKET CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET, at 6349 Chief Jules Dr., Chase. Vendor tables: adamslakecm@gmail.com. Crafters, bakers, homemade items.All types of vendors accepted.
•Nov.17–26,12–6PMMon–Fri;10AM–5PMSat;12–4PM,Sun: BARB’SUSEDBOOK&MUSICSALE,at444SeymourSt.Thebiggest & best sale of gently used books, music & more in Kamloops.Afundraiser for Kamloops Symphony. Large quantities of generously donated gently used books, sheet music, vinyl records, DVDs & CDs. Most items are$2.Donationsacceptedat444SeymourSt.Nov.8–10,10AM–2PM. • Thurs. Nov. 17, 6:30 PM – 9 PM: K Åçèèêù HèÅ# H '&- '# LADIES’ NIGHT, at Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre, 1325 Josep Way. Join the fun for a night of exclusive sales at Home Hardware &Art Knapp’s store, local pop-up shops, games, take home crafts, wine from Harper’s Trail, beer from Red Collar Brewing & Distilling Co & somuchmore!Tickets:$10,www.eventbrite.ca/e/ladies-night-2022-tickets-415032923647. When buying tix, select the time slot for your Mason Jargreenerycenterpiece.AllproceedstotheKamloopsBCSPCAbranch. • E!"#$#%' ()(%$* +."01#%' 2$ $3( H(445(6 H255, 6995 Old Hwy 5: Nov. 19: C07%305( T0+7%21(%$; Nov. 26: C008#( D("072$#%' C52**(*; Nov. 26: 5 – 9 PM: C044((30+*(; Dec. 3, 10 AM – 2 PM: C37#*$12* C724$ F2#7; Dec. 10, 7 PM: H(445(6 C37#*$12* C3((7 P2729( : F#7(.#$
• Nov. 25, 6 – 9 PM (Ages 16+ only); Nov. 26, 11AM – 1 PM kids 8+ welcome: E!*) !$#& A'$(ù ! Cèè,(#ù COOKIE DECORATING CLASSES, at Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hiway 5. Tickets: www.enchantedartisancookies.com. Limited seating.
• Nov. 26: SPAGHETTI & SONG. Join the Kamloops Symphony for a fun & delicious dinner, all in support of the KSO C)è'"ù For one night only Chorus master Tomas Bijok becomes your master chef, preparing a special group pasta dinner just for you. Your KSO Chorus members will be cooking & serving you at your table. Surprise vocal performances throughout the evening will also be sure to delight. Tickets: $40+GST (each ticket will be eligible for a tax receipt of $20) from https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spaghetti-song-tickets-464473953097. Only 150 tickets available. In order to give Tomas time to properly prepare the meal, all tickets must be purchased by 4:55 PM Thurs. Nov. 24.
• Nov. 26, 10:30 AM – 3 PM: REPAIR CAFE: THE CHILDREN’S EDITION, at the North Kamloops Library, 693 Tranquille Rd. Broken Batman? Busted bouncer? Torn teddy bear? Bring them to the Repair Café! Volunteers have the experience to advise, assist, & teach you how to carry out the needed repairs. Volunteers can help with small children’s items needing sewing, woodworking, or electrical repair (no computers or cell phones). If the item is not repairable kids can learn how to take it apart! Volunteers can also offer advice on where to recycle unrepairable items.
• OPERATION RED NOSE KAMLOOPS’ 26th annual safe ride servicecampaignwilllaunchonNov.25,&wrapuponDec.31.Daysof operationare:Nov.25,26,Dec.1,2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17,22,23,29,30, 31, from 8 PM – 2AM. For a safe ride home call 250-372-5110. V Åçèêùù C"ÅÅOçê: ORNisseekingvolunteerstosafelydrivepeople&their vehicles home as well as other volunteer duties. Volunteers are required to complete a Criminal Record Check, which is covered by Operation RedNose.FMIonhowtovolunteer&todownloadtheapplicationform: https://pacificsportinteriorbc.com/2022orn/ Is your business hosting a Holiday celebration? Operation Red Nose provides businesses with ride vouchers! These vouchers allow your employees to arrive home safely afteraneveningoffun.Ifyouareinterestedorhaveanyquestions,please contact us today! 250-320-0650, kamloops@operationrednose.com. • Nov. 24 – Dec. 10, Eves: 7:30 PM. Sat. Matinees: 2 PM. Wed. Tea Matinee: 11 AM. No performances Sun or Mon. Dec. 5: WCT # ù$ùèê$, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE:AR!"#$ P%!&, adapted by Joe Landry, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. • S'()#!% P(*+$*.!/)(0: P ù%&ù' T(ç $: Nov. 24, 7:30 PM. O#ùè&è) N&)(ê: Nov. 25, 7:30 PM. P"*-W("ê-Y ç-C"è M"ê&èùù$: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10. Tù" M"ê&èùù: Nov. 30, 10AM (11AM performance). P&++" P ùS( ': Dec. 1, 6:30 PM (7:30 PM performance). P $ê-S( ' A ê&$ê T"Å./"0.: Dec. 1, after the 7:30 performance. Sêç1ùèê M"ê&èùù: Dec. 7, 11 AM. *For school group bookings, contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca. ùÅ"2ù1 #ù 3 4"è0ù: Dec. 3, 2 PM. *FMI on ùÅ"2ù1# ù 3 4"è0ù$, www.wctlive.ca/accessibility/default.htm. • Sun. Nov. 27: 42è1 "èèç"Å SANTA CLAUS PARADE, in downtown Kamloops! Parade festivities begin at 4:10 PM with a special “wake-up Santa,” followed by the parade at 4:30 PM. Participants and spectators are encourage to dress in their favourite pajamas in keeping with this year’s theme, Pyjama Party. Wake up Santa takes place at Kamloops Square on Seymour St. The parade route follows Second Ave. from St. Paul St. to Victoria St. then along Victoria St. to SixthAve. • HEFFLEY CREEK COFFEEHOUSES (2022-2023): Nov. 26; Jan. 28; Feb. 25; March 25: April 22. Doors (for supper: 5:30 PM. Music starts: 6:30 PM. Admission: $5/adults; performers & children/ free. Please bring a mug.
• Dec. 16, 4:45 PM: CANADIAN PACIFIC (CP) HOLIDAY TRAIN, providing live music & raising money and food for local food banks along its network. Other area stops: C Åçè: Dec. 16, 2:35 p.m. – north side of ShuswapAvenue across from the RCMPbuilding. KAMLOOPS: Dec. 16, 4:45 p.m. – north side of Sandman Centre in the rear parking lot. SÅ!"#Å: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – SavonaAccess Rd. & Savona St. Aç $%"&': Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Avenue between Fifth St. & Sixth St. The CP Holiday Train is traditionally one of the most important fundraisers for the Kamloops Food Bank. The last time it rolled into Kamloops in 2019, the CP Holiday Train collected nearly 6,000 lbs. of food & $50,000 for the local food bank.
• Nov. 29, 6:30 – 8:30 PM: SILENT SANTA event at Aberdeen Mall for families with children with sensory sensitivities. Families will have the opportunity to visit Santa after mall hours without the distraction of large crowds, mall music or holiday lights. Professional portrait packages available. Registration is mandatory through Guest Services, 250-374-3400. FMI: https://aberdeenmall.ca/events/ • Sat. Dec. 3, 4 – 6 PM: NSBIA COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
CELEBRATION, at Wilson House, 115 Tranquille Rd. Santa will be giving out goodie bags & you can take your photo with him too! Free McDonald’s hot chocolate & coffee! Roast marshmallows & make S’mores on propane camp fires. Cookshack Cravings will be cooking up some yummy comfort food, McDonald’s will have coffee & hot chocolate, The Grinch & the Whoville characters will be there to take photos with your children & you too! They will arrive at about 4:30 PM.
• B"(ç ) G*%+ç C+,- "& CÅ#Å.Å is holding its first ever 50/50 RAFFLE! All money raised will go to BGC KÅ/+""0ç Y",' P%"2%Å/ç to host the annual Christmas dinner where youth are fed a full Christmas dinner & receive a gift. Purchase deadline: Nov. 30. Help make this Christmas dinner the best one yet! Tickets: https://bgckamloops.rafflenexus.com/ Must be 19+ & a citizen of BC to purchase. • Sat. Dec. 10, 7 PM: HEFFLEY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
CHEER PARADE & BONFIRE at Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hwy 5. Come out to the 2nd annual Heffley Community Christmas Cheer Parade & Bonfire 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.
• Sat. Dec. 10, 12 – 7 PM: KCBIAWELCOME WINTER BLOCK PARTY downtown Kamloops. There is no better place to do your holiday shopping than in downtown Kamloops! Join the fun as the KCBIA shuts down the 300 block of Victoria St. & enjoy some good food, drinks, family fun, giveaways & more! This is THE party of the holiday season.Keepyoureyespeeledforavendorannouncementcomingsoon! • 25' Å##*!è%çÅ%( WILDLIGHTS event, Dec. 10 – 2 (except ChristmasDay),4–9PM,atBCWildlifePark,9077DallasDr.Morethan1million lights. Castle lit with more than 13,000 glimmering lights inside the Kamloops Princess Parties Magical Forest. Meet Anna & Elsa every Fri, Sat, & Sun; Uncle Chris the Clown; the CanadianTire Kamloops Holiday Gazebo,theHomeHardwareFamilyFarm;theWildlifeExpressMiniature train(tickets:$1),endlesslightdisplays,the250ftTunnelofLights,10cozy fire pits to warm up with your hot chocolate, & a 20 ft. tall outdoor light tree; and of course, Santa, Mrs. Clause, & an elf will be inside the Winter Wonderland display inside the Discovery Centre Dec. 10 – 23. Don’t forgetyourcameratocaptureyourmagicalmemories!New:theEcoGallery will be transformed into an enchanting winter wonderland, complete with a10ft.widewreath&endlessphotoopportunities.OnDec.10,from5–8 PM, join author & illustrator Loraine Kemp who worked closely with the BC Wildlife Park on her newest children’s book, LUNA. The book tells an action packed story about a young cougar that is split from her family & attempts to return through a dangerous & unforgiving forest. To make mattersworse,alonewolfstalkshereverymove.Throughouttheevening Loraine will entertain visitors by drawing, playing games, & handing out prizes of signed illustrations. Tickets: at the door or online. In partnership with the Canucks Autism Network, Dec. 9 will be the first ever sensory friendlynight.FMI:www.bcwildlife.org/wildlights2022.htm
Devin Benson scored just under three minutes in to overtime as the Kamloops Storm took a 5-4 come from behind victory over the hometown Creston Thunder Cats in KIJHL action last Saturday night, Nov. 12.
Kamloops trailed 4-2 heading in to the third period but goals from Peyton Kelly and Kyle Sanford tied the game setting up Benson’s second goal of the game which was the winner in OT. Evan Clark also scored for the Storm. Sanford added an assist while Evan Douglas chipped in with two assists.
Colton Phillips-Watts made 29 saves in getting the win in net while the Storm fired 35 shots of their own. Kamloops was 1 for 3 on the power play and 3 for 4 on the penalty kill.
Due to an ammonia alarm inside the Invermere Arena the Kamloops Storm/Columbia Valley Rockies game has been sus-
pended with the game tied at 1-1. The game was stopped with 1:05 left in the third period.
Two days later the Storm finished a sweep of their weekend road trip by defeating the ColumbiaValley Rockies 2-1 in a shootout in a game that was stopped last Friday night, Nov. 11, with 1:05 left in the third period and the game tied 1-1.
After Kamloops travelled down to beat Creston 5-4 last Saturday, Nov. 12, the Storm returned to Columbia Valley to complete the suspended game and won in the shootout.
Colton Phillips-Watts stopped
36 of 37 shots fired his way to the win, and made three out of four saves in the shootout. Evan Douglas scored the shootout winner after Jake Phillips-Watts matched the Rockies first shootout goal with one of his own.
Jameson Rende shorthanded opened the games scoring in the second period. Both teams were 0 for 3 on the power play.
The Storm are home this weekend as they take on the North Okanagan Knights Fri. Nov. 18, and the Kelowna Chiefs Sat. Nov. 19. at the McArthur Island Sports Centre. The puck drops at 7 p.m. both nights.
• 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 your 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.
•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.
•Dec.6&throughouttheChristmasseason,10AM–4PM: ÅÅç è FESTIVALOFTREESattheArmstrongSpallumcheenMuseum&ArtGallery,3415PleasantValleyRd.,Armstrong.FMI:ASMAS,250-546-8318.
• KAMLOOPS FILM SOCIETY NOV. FILM SCHEDULE: at the Paramount Theatre, 503 Victoria St. 236-425-3456. • FREE MEMBER MOVIES: Fri. Nov. 18, 6:30 PM: ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THEDARK.Whenhergreatauntdies,famedhorrorhostessElviraheads for the uptight new England town of Falwell to claim her inheritance of a haunted house, a witch’s cookbook & a punk rock poodle. But once the stuffy locals get an eyeful of the scream queen’s ample assets, all hell busts out & breaks loose. Sat. Nov. 26, 6:30 PM: THE MUMMY. Dashing legionnaire Rick O’Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over 3,000 years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fateworsethandeathasapunishmentforaforbiddenlove–alongwitha curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.
• 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!"#$%#&$' F(!")%#& P!*+%! presented by the Laughing Stock Theatre Society, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. Tickets ($15.75 – $26.25): https:// tickets.kamloopslive.com/TheatreManager/1/login?event=2776.
• Sat. Dec. 24, 5 PM: STORY TIME WITH THE GRINCH. Join the fun on Christmas Eve when the Grinch sneaks into Santa’s Cottage! It’s the Grinch’s turn to read to all the good little children, & he’s got a lot to say. Watch out for a special cameo from Max! Leave a comment at www.facebook.com/events/793875061659221/ talking about your favourite holiday story for a chance to win one of the books the Grinch reads! With books appropriate for ages 2 & up, the whole family can enjoy their time with the Grinch! If your comment is selected as a winner we will contact you for further details on how to pick up your prize. This will be a pre-recorded video going live on Christmas Eve. Event by Trans-Siberian Orchestra 2022, Track Santa Live & Bedtime Story.
• BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, Seymour St. 250-554-2572, susan@blscs.org, www.blscs.org, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube. Interactive/hands-on science exhibits, Tues. – Sat. 9:30AM – 5 PM. Those over 3 yr. old are required to wear a mask. Let BLSC know if there are exceptions within your group. Wheel chair accessible. BLSC activities are suitable for people of all ages, 2 & older. • Special exhibit: * Daily, to Dec. 23: 3D A!" #Å H#$% 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, associated with this exhibit.
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.
In operation from 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 Åçèêù !" ê $ $
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
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