Java Mountain News November 24, 2022

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ComedowntownSundayforSantaParade&PJparty

The Kamloops downtown will be alive with excitement as the annual Santa Claus Parade comes to town!

The parade takes place this Sunday, Nov. 27. Festivities begin in the Kamloops Square on Seymour Street with Wake up Santa at 4:10 p.m., followed by the parade at 4:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is Pyjama Party. Everyone young and old is invited to show up in their coziest PJs and join Kamloops’ biggest pyjama party! All participants will be illuminated for the evening parade and are encouraged to be in pyjamas as well.

CP Holiday Train

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!"#$: Dec. 16, 2:35 p.m. – north side of Shuswap Avenue across from the RCMP building. S"%&'": Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – Savona Access Rd. & Savona St. A#!()&*+: Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Ave. between 5th & 6th St. Lytton – Dec. 17, 11:15 a.m. – CP TMS building on Station Rd. The CPHolidayTrain 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.

Blazers earn 3 of 4 points on the weekend

Logan Stankoven had a goal and two assists while Fraser Minten had a goal and an assist as the Blazers won 2-1 in Langley last Friday night.

Minten opened the scoring 13:06 into the game with a power play goal. The Giants tied the game 9:52 into the middle frame with a shorthanded goal. Caedan Bankier answered back with what turned out to be the game-winning goal 1:20 later. Then Stankoven scored the insurance goal – a shorthanded goal – 3:02 later to make it 3-1 going into the second intermission. Kaden Hammell scored his fourth goal of the season with 8:52 remaining to give the Blazers the 4-1 win. Dylan Ernst stopped 21 of 22 shots he faced in goal for the win.

The following evening, Sat. Nov. 19, the Blazers crossed the border to take on the Winterhawks in Portland.

1ST 6:33: Matthew Seminoff opened the scoring 6:33 into the game. Then Daylan Kuefler scored on the power play 7:20 later to give the Blazers a 2-0

lead. The Winterhawks scored on the power play to make it 2-1 after 20 minutes of head-to-head action. Just 2:33 into the middle frame the Winterhawks scored the tying goal to eventually send the game into overtime after a scoreless third period. In OT, it was the Winterhawks that eked out the win with a goal 4:45 into the extra frame to take the 3-2 win.

Rookie netminder Michael Schnattinger stopped 41 of the 44 shots he faced in the OT loss.

The Blazers were in Kennewick, WA, to take on the Tri-City Americans. Game results were not available at press time.

The Blazers host the Moose Jaw Warriors at Sandman Centre Fri. Nov. 25. The puck drops at 7 p.m. They then travel north to Prince George to take on the Cougars Saturday night, Nov. 26. The Blazers return to their home ice Nov. 30 to take on the Regina Pats in a Wednesday evening game at Sandman Centre. Face off is at 7 p.m.

Winter/Christmas Craft Fairs & Markets

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. 26, 9AM – 3 PM: K ÅçèèêùA!"ù # C! $"ù Cç%& 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()*+ ÅEç,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!, -$ ù" .("+ S )" event, Dec. 3!

• Nov. 26, 12 – 8 PM: F !Åù"!è)* C(/,! ))% ç CHRISTMAS MARKET, 4300 Maw Rd., Spallumcheen. Outdoor event. Vendors: https://forms.gle/QjWR4wLyYeCfhUBC7.

• 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.

• Nov. 26, 12 – 3 PM: ST. ANN’S ACADEMY BAZAAR, at 205 Columbia St.

• Nov. 27, 10AM – 4 PM: PINANTAN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE, at Pinantan Elementary school gym, Holbrook Rd., Pinantan. Handmade items, home-baked goods, & more. 50/50 draw. 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. 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, 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+%!0+ 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.

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• 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

•Finalweekend.Nov.24–26,12–6PMThurs–Fri;10AM–5PMSat; 12 – 4 PM, Sun: BARB’S USED BOOK & MUSIC SALE, at 444 Seymour St. The biggest & best sale of gently used books, music & more in Kamloops. A fundraiser for Kamloops Symphony. Large quantities of generously donated gently used books, sheet music, vinyl records, DVDs &CDs.Mostitemsare$2.

• UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE HEFFLEY HALL, 6995 Old Hwy 5: Nov. 26: C!!"#$ D$%!'()#*+ C.(00$0; Nov. 26: 5 – 9 PM: C!11$$2!30$; Dec. 3, 10 AM – 2 PM: C2'#0)4(0 C'(1) F(#'; Dec. 10, 7 PM: H$11.$5 C2'#0)4(0 C2$$' P('(6$ 7 F#'$8#).

• Nov. 26: SPAGHETTI & SONG. Join the Kamloops Symphony for a fun & delicious dinner, all in support of the KSO Cç%ê!). 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 service campaign will launch on Nov. 25, & wrap up on Dec. 31. Days of operation are: Nov. 25, 26, 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%(!&"èèê C (( O!": ORN is seeking volunteers 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? Operation Red Nose provides businesses with ride vouchers! 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. No performances Sun or Mon. Dec. 5: WCT *êè)è&"), IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A R(6#! P.(5, adapted by Joe Landry, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 NinthAve. S8$%#(. P$'1!'4(*%$0: Pêè+#è. Tç!ê): Nov. 24, 7:30 PM. O*è&#&/ N#/ç": Nov. 25, 7:30 PM. P '-Wç "-Y%!-C & M "#&èè): Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10. Tè M "#&èè: Nov. 30, 10AM (11AM performance). P#00 PêèSç%.: Dec. 1, 6:30 PM (7:30 PM performance). P%)"-Sç%.Aê"#)" T (ù1 Åù: Dec. 1, after the 7:30 performance. S"!2è&" M "#&èè: Dec. 7, 11 AM. *For school group bookings, contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca. êè( 3è2 *èê$%ê4 &Åè: Dec. 3, 2 PM. *FMI on êè( 3è2* èê$%ê4 &Åè), www.wctlive.ca/accessibility/default.htm. • 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.

Winter/Christmas Craft Fairs/Markets

• Dec. 3 & 4, 9AM – 3 PM: ARTISAN MARKET at the Dunes, 652 Dunes Dr., featuring local artisans with specialty items. Free admission. FMI: kim@golfthedunes.com.

• Dec. 3, 10 AM – 2 PM: C Åçè Cêèèù Bè !"#$#Å "#%& S%Å#è"' 8"ç CHRISTMAS INDOOR MARKET, at the Cache Creek Community Hall, 1270 Stage Rd., Cache Creek. Holiday baking, bannock, crafters, collectibles, woodworking, & more. Tables & FMI: Wendy, wcoomber@telus.net.

• Dec. 3 & 10, 10 AM – 3 PM, V ((è' M êùè")’ 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: M%&"è Cêèèù W#&èê' 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.

• Nov. 25, 6 – 9 PM (Ages 16+ only); Nov. 26, 11AM – 1 PM kids 8+ welcome: E Åçè êù A"ê#$è C%%&#ù$ COOKIE DECORATING CLASSES, at Heffley Creek Hall, 6995 Old Hiway 5. Tickets: www.enchantedartisancookies.com. Limited seating. • OPERATION RED NOSE Kè'(%%)$’26êç è *è( $è+ù "# ù $ù",#Åù Åè')è#- launches this weekend, on Nov. 25, & wraps up on Dec. 31. Days of operation are: Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31, from 8 PM – 2AM. For a safe ride home call 250-372-5110. V%(* êùù" Cè((%*ê: ORN is seeking volunteers to safely drive people & their vehicles home as well as other volunteer duties. Volunteers are required to complete a Criminal Record Check, which is covered by Operation Red Nose. FMI on how to volunteer & to download the application form: https://pacificsportinteriorbc. com/2022orn/ Is your business hosting a Holiday celebration? ORN )"%,# ù$ .*$# ù$$ù$ /#êç "# ù ,%*Åçù"$! These vouchers allow your employees to arrive home safely after an evening of fun. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact us today! 250320-0650, kamloops@operationrednose.com. • Nov. 24 – Dec. 10, Eves: 7:30 PM. Sat. Matinees: 2 PM. Wed. Tea Matinee: 11 AM. No performances Sun or Mon. Dec. 5: WCT )"ù$ù ê$ IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A RADIO PLAY, adapted by Joe Landry, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. S)ùÅ#è( )ù"+%"'è Åù$: P% &ù # T'è%Å: Nov. 24, 7:30 PM. O( !ù!) !ù)'ç: Nov. 25, 7:30 PM. P*ê-#'*ç-ê"è-+*! .*çù! Å: Nov. 26, Dec. 3, Dec. 10. T * .*çù! : N$%. 30, 10 AM (11 AM '*<=$<>BGK*). Pù//* (% -Å'"#: Dec. 1, 6:30 PM (7:30 PM performance). P"Åç-Å'"# *%çùÅç ç*012*+1: Dec. 1, after the 7:30 performance. Sçè3 !ç .*çù! : Dec. 7, 11 AM. *For school group bookings, contact Terri Runnalls: terri@wctlive.ca. R 0*4 3 ( %5"%.*!+ : Dec. 3, 2 PM. *FMI:www.wctlive.ca/accessibility/default.htm.

• UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE HEFFLEY CREEK HALL, 6995 Old Hwy 5: Nov. 26: C%%&#ù ùÅ%"èê#Å(è$$ù$; Dec. 3, 10AM – 2 PM: Cç"#$ê'è$ C"è+ê Fè#"; Dec. 10, 7 PM: H 550 ê C% 1 C'%ùÅç.*Å C' % P*%*3 6 Fù% (ùç. • Sun. Nov. 27: 42 è *è( 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. • Dec. 6 & throughout the Christmas season, 10AM – 4 PM: A *è( FESTIVAL OF TREES at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery, 3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong. FMI: ASMAS, 250-546-8318.

B Åç è Gêù!ç C!"# $ C%&%'% (BGC) first ever 50/50 RAFFLE! AllmoneyraisedwillgotoBGCCKamloopsYouthprogramstohostthe %&&"%! C*ùêç+,%ç 'ê&&-ù 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/ • 25+* %&&ê.-ùç%ùÅ WILDLIGHTSevent,Dec.10–2(exceptChristmas 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), endlesslightdisplays,the250ftTunnelofLights,10cozyfirepitstowarm up with your hot chocolate, & a 20 ft. tall outdoor light tree; & of course, Santa,Mrs.Clause,&anelfwillbeinsidetheWinterWonderlanddisplay inside the Discovery Centre Dec. 10 – 23. Don’t forget your camera to captureyourmagicalmemories!New:theEcoGallerywillbetransformed intoanenchantingwinterwonderland,completewitha10ft.widewreath & 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 eversensoryfriendlynight.FMI:www.bcwildlife.org/wildlights2022.htm

• Sat. Dec. 3, 4 – 6 PM: NSBIA COMMUNITY

• 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. • 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 shutsdownthe300blockofVictoriaSt.&enjoysomegoodfood,drinks, family fun, giveaways & more!This isTHE party of the holiday season.

• 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.

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 arrive at about 4:30 PM to take photos with your children & you too!

• Dec. 6 – 31, 4 PM: THE WONDERFUL, written & directed by Luke Reece, featuring a stellar cast from across the country to bring to life this totally modern take on I+’ç AW &'-ù$"! Lê$-. It tells the story of Georgia Brathwaite, a young black woman living in a small town in rural BC, who, on a midwinter’s night, embarks on a journey to discover just how much her life matters to her community.The 34th Wê&+-ù S!-ê/* Rê'- S* 0 is a beloved winter holiday tradition. Horse drawn sleighs transport you over field & forest from scene to scene, in a music- and magic-filled story about family, race, & belonging in rural Canada. 4886 Salmon River Rd. Armstrong. 1-866-5468533, info@caravanfarmtheatre.com.

• 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*%ç-: 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. S%. &%: Dec. 16, 7 p.m. – Savona Access Rd. & Savona St. Aç*1ù $+: Dec. 16, 8:35 p.m. – CP building on Railway Ave. between Fifth St. & Sixth St.The CPHolidayTrain 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. • 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.

Inspiredbythepre-gamehonouringoftheNationalUSportChampionTRU Men’s SoccerTeam the Kamloops Storm jumped out to anearly2-0leadonapairofgoals scored by Kyle Sanford over the North Okanagan Knights. That lead would hold up for two periods. In the third Kamloops ran in to penalty trouble and the

Knights would score two power play goals to send the game into overtime and ultimately a shootout.

Kamloops would score on one of three chances in the shootout while the Knights would score twice in two chances for the win.

The Storm were 1-for-6 on the power play and 2-for-4 on the penalty kill.

Cody Creasy took the loss in net stopping 30 of 32 shots he faced.

After giving up an early goal the host Kamloops Storm scored the next six goals enroute to a 6-1 win over the Kelowna Chiefs last Saturday Night as the Storm recognized Mental Health Awareness as a game night theme.

Peyton Kelly had two goals and

two assists to lead the way while Harrison Ewert, Cole Senum, Sam Lewis and DawsonThomas, with his first KIJHL goal, all potted markers for the home squad.

Kamloops outshot Kelowna 3914 on the night and went 2-for-8 on the power play while killing off all five chances on the PK. Creasy got the win in goal.

The Storm are in Summerland Fri. Nov. 25, to take on the Steam. They then return home to play host to the Sicamous Eagles Sat. Nov. 26. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Withlastweekend’stwowins,the Stormareinthemiddleofthepack in third place in the Birks division with 22 points, just one point shy of the second place Eagles. The

Revelstoke Grizzlies lead the division with 33 points. The Chase Heat are seven points behind the Storm with 15 points while the 100 Mile House Wranglers are in the cellar with 11 points.

Three members of the Kamloops Storm participated last Sunday in the inaugural BC Hockey Conference (BCHC) Prospects Game in Chilliwack. The 2022 BCHC Prospects Game saw the top young players from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey LeagueandPacificJuniorHockey League face off in front of Junior Acoachesandscouts.OwenAura, Ryan Larsen, and Jake PhillipsWatts represented the Storm at the game and all had a good showing.

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• B Åç è Gêù!ç C!"# $ C%&%'% is holding its first ever 50/50 RAFFLE! All money raised will go to BGC K%(! )ç Y "*+ Pù,ù%(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.

• WOMEN HELPING WOMEN. The NSBIAwill once again be collecting purses for theWomen’s Shelter! Sadly the need has only grown, & morewomenarewithoutahome&areoftenontherunwithchildren.They oftenhavenothingbuttheshirtontheirback.Sothiscollectionofwomen’s essentials is so important. Drop off purses at Senor Froggy’s North Shore; Heather’sFabricShelfinBrockShop;CastanetKamloops,102–635Victoria St. & NSBIA office (Wilson House), 115 Tranquille Rd. Please call first.FMI:Patti,250-376-2411,orpatti@nsbia.com.DeadlineisDec.14.

• KAMLOOPS FILM SOCIETY NOV. FILM SCHEDULE: at theParamountTheatre,503VictoriaSt.236-425-3456.• FREE MEMBER MOVIES: 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 fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love – along with a 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'*+,1+$,2 F"'*31+$ P'4%1! 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.

• 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 Aù* ê& Hê,+ G/%ù: 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.

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

Christmas Amalgamated opens doors 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 offWindsorAve. (watch for the ChristmasAmalgamated sign). They are now open Mon. – Fri. 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 will be working as of Nov. 25.

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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.

•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.

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