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Jubilee Urban Movement and Partners open drop-in Since its beginning in a agriculture program continues to on Royal Avenue. Also known as Tranquille Road parking lot strive towards the relief of hun- the Royal Social Club, the JUMP in 2012, the Jubilee Urban ger, poverty and social isolation organization ensures that their Movement and Partners (JUMP) in North Kamloops. JUMP has guests are treated like royalty. program has been fostered by a distributed over 100,000 lbs. of Their focus is about dignified committed team group of volun- produce donated by the Kamloops sustenance for people who are teers. The attendance numbers Farmers Market, Kamloops Food homeless, living with disabilities, grew rapidly and JUMP even- Share and from our urban gar- on a fixed income, senior citizens, tually relocated to Mount Paul dens. Community volunteers and First Nations. Glenn Hilke, United Church. have donated over 22,000 hours. the volunteer coordinator, started Five years later, the not-for-profit Most recently, JUMP has moved the organization once he realized community outreach meets urban its soup kitchen to a new space that there were “no nutritious meals available on Saturdays for those in need.” RSOE - fr ear jan 25 2012.indd 1 For individuals struggling to feed themselves or their families, JUMP’s Drop-In Centre provides free Saturday community meals; produce markets and urban community gardens. The socialization aspect is almost as important as the food. When times are hard, and spirits are low, there is nothing quite as comforting as good company and a delicious meal. Volunteers prepare meals out of fresh and natural ingredients every Saturday. Much of their produce comes from the GleaningAbundance Program, through a partnership with the Kamloops Food Local politicians helped welcome Jump Kamloops at their Grand Opening Policy Council. March 31, left to right Brian Fox, Royal Social Club Manager; Glen Hilke, Beyond the Saturday Jump Kamloops Coordinator; Laura Kalina, President of Kamloops Food meals, JUMP’s mandate is Policy Council; Terry Lake, MLA, Minister of Health; Kamloops Mayor Peter to empower the homeless Milobar and Cathy McLeod, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP. and people living in pov-
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Boogie the Bridge raises $25,584.50 for Kamloops Arts Council’s Crossing Bridges Outreach Boogie the Bridge raises $25,584.50 for Kamloops Arts Council’s Crossing Bridges Outreach Many locals recognize CFJC-TV Boogie the Bridge as a fun community walk / run ~ what they may not realize is that the run raises needed funds for local charities. The Boogie the Bridge Society recently awarded the Kamloops Arts Council’s Crossing Bridges Outreach program $25,584.50. Crossing Bridges delivers visual arts workshops to individuals facing challenges that may include poverty, addictions recovery, domestic abuse and/ or mental health issues. The program provides participants with the chance to connect with others, learn new skills, build self-esteem and share their voice with the community. The project culminates in an annual gallery exhibition that celebrates
health, wellness and connection through art. The Boogie the Bridge funding goes specifically to programming for children, youth and families. To date, Boogie the Bridge has raised over $1M for local charities over the past 20 years. “It’s amazing to receive this funding,” said Rachel Casponi, Kamloops Arts Council outreach coordinator. “Boogie has enabled us to expand our programming to reach even more youth and families through partner agencies
such as the Boys & Girls Club, Family Tree, and the Chris Rose Therapy Centre for Autism.” A similar amount was presented to A Way Home, which prevents youth homelessness. For more information about Crossing Bridges, visit www. kamloopsarts.ca. To register for Boogie the Bridge (kids’ mini Boogie, 5K, 10K or 21K) and help raise even more funds for Crossing Bridges and A Way Home, visit www. boogiethebridge.com.
The Thompson-Okanagan Youth Soccer League (TOYSL) began play throughout the region this past weekend. The KYSA will be fielding a total of 13 teams in the competitive divisions of the league from U13 to U18 boys and girls, as well as 10 teams that will be participating in the development divisions at U11 and U12. The KYSA enters select teams in the inter-district league, which has been a fixture in the interior soccer mosaic for several decades. The participating districts in TOYSL are Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm, Penticton, Revelstoke (on a limited basis) and Kamloops. For most of the teams in TOYSL the league is a means of qualification for Provincial A and B Cup Tournaments that take place in July. Kamloops will be the site of the TOYSL playoffs––which is used to determine the teams that qualify for Provincial Cup play––on the weekend of June 17/18. The KYSA select program falls under the direction of KYSA Technical Director, Ciaran McMahon and is administered by KYSA select program coordinator, Clive Lovett. Devoted and well-qualified parent-volunteers coach all KYSA select, development and prospects (U10 to U18) teams. The association’s “Prospects” program for U9s is in the hands of KYSA staff coaches. KYSA development (from U10 to U12) will be participated in the Vancouver Whitecaps-sponsored Adidas Cup invitational tournament this past weekend at the Newton Athletic Park in Surrey.
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City repairing dike in preparation for spring run off The City of Kamloops is taking precautions to ensure the dike along Thompson Drive is ready for freshet, the rise in river levels caused by rain and melting snow each spring. Recent events have resulted in problems with the dike at 2456, 2462, and 2472 Thompson Drive. This section of the dike requires immediate repairs to maintain its structural integrity. In order to coordinate resources with the Province, the City has issued a Declaration of State of Local Emergency, which enacts the Emergency Program Act and allows the City to access Provincial funds for the repairs. “The declaration is a procedural step to allow this preventative work to take place,” says Jen Fretz, Director of Public Works and Utilities at the City of Kamloops. “The City is working in cooperation with the Province to ensure that there aren’t any issues during freshet.” Engineering, planning, and repairs to they dike are expected to begin immediately and will take approximately two to three weeks to complete.
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The Brock Activity Centre had their St Patrick’s Day dinner March 17. Everyone had an awesome meal and the amazing entertainment was by Tara School of Dance and the Pocotillo Dance Group. A big “thank you” to the staff and volunteers who worked so hard to make March 17 a great evening.
Motorcycle rally coming to town this July The streets of Kamloops will be roaring in mid-July when about 500 motorbikes arrive. Kamloops will host the Western Regional HOG Rally July 13 to July 15, a HarleyDavidson event hosted in a different B.C. city each year. Coordinator Margaret Thompson says people will be arriving from Western Canada and the USA and even a few Australians have booked a trip to the Tournament Capital. “More women are riding now,” Thompson says. “I would say probably 500 bikes are coming.” Harley Owners Group (HOG), and almost everyone who’s a part of this event will have their own bike in attendance. The rally will include a show and shine, a parade and other related events, with almost everything open to the public for free. “We’ve got the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc powwow grounds,” she says. “All the public events will be there.” The grounds will be the site of the show and shine, motorbike games and opening ceremonies as well as playing host to a market place with vendors and food trucks. The parade will not march through downtown, but will instead run from the Coast
Hotel in Aberdeen to Chances Casino on the North Shore on Saturday, July 15. Drivers will see the bikes all over the region in midJuly as participants will ride down to Merritt and back on a poker run and up to Sun Peaks for a treasure hunt. Thompson says they’re encouraging selfguided tours around the region as well and are working with Tourism Kamloops to show off the area. “Tourism Kamloops has a great motorcycle book,” she says. “All our attendees will have them.” While some people may have some reservations about hundreds of bikers coming to a small city, Thompson says attitudes have changed over the years, with much of the event being dry. “There’s no drinking on [Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc] grounds,” she says. “It runs well with Harley-Davidson’s philosophy of no drinking when riding.” Funds raised through the event will go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. For more information, join and or follow the event go to their Facebook page at “2017 Western Regional HOG Rally, Kamloops BC.”
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Graduating high school soccer players who are, or have been, registered with the Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (KYSA) are eligible to apply for one of nine scholarships the association will be awarding in 2017. KYSA Scholarship Awards of $500 are for students proceeding from Grade 12 to a university or post-secondary institution that is approved by the KYSA Scholarship Awards Selection Committee and/ or students already attending a post-secondary institute, but are registered with the KYSA for the 2017 season. The nine awards and the donors are: McDonald’s Restaurants of Kamloops, Bank of Montreal, Chopped Leaf, Hansport (Male), Hansport (Female), Errol Wild Family Memorial Scholarship, Forward Law LLP, Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (Male) and Kamloops Youth Soccer Association (Female). KYSA Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on a variety of criteria, such as the applicant’s participation in school activities, sportsmanship and time spent volunteering. Soccer talent is just one of the yardsticks the selectors use to determine the award recipients. A candidate’s contributions as a referee, coach or manager in the KYSA are also taken into consideration. Additional information on the KYSA’s scholarship program and application forms are available on the association’s web site at kysa.net. Hard copies of the application form can also be obtained from the KYSA office on McArthur Island. Applications for this year’s KYSA Scholarship Awards must be received in the KYSA office by 4:00pm, Wednesday, May 31st.
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Agony and the random encounter While living in New Zealand and ing like toilet cleaner. Nervously Australia, I knew so few people chattering like a spider monkey all jacked up on Red Bull. How that the risk of running into anyI wished for an enormous ficus one was next to impossible. It plant, or a better uniform, or a betwas alternatively freeing and ter avoidance tactic. lamentable. What does anything A friend once saw Kevin Spacey matter when you’re a ghost in a strange city? smoking a cigarette outside of a Although, there is a comfort to be restaurant. Being a gregarious had when you live in a place with type, my friend had no qualms personal history. I once popped about politely approaching an into Starbucks for a quiet latte, Oscar-winning actor. Spacey, and I bumped into a childhood with a deadpan expression, shook friend. We shared a spontaneous his head slowly and deliberately, catch-up, and it was fantastic. mouthing the word no, stopping On the other hand, there are my friend in his tracks. always people you’d rather not see. I had a nearly blind neighbor Alicia Ashcroft that I once spotted from across After three years of overseas travel, I spent the summer waitressing in the street. I shouted her name, and my hometown. During a particularly grueling shift, though she heard me, she couldn’t identify the I caught a glimpse of some high school frenemy whereabouts of the voice. Instead, she offered a from across the restaurant. I couldn’t bear the dazzling, movie star smile, waved in all directions thought of saddling up to the table, with my ‘Hello, and just kept walking. She was so pleasant, yet so My name is…’name tag, and face whatever sarcas- dismissive. What a queen. tic remark could be coming my way. Naturally, I Now, it might come as a surprise, but I can be dropped a smoke bomb and disappeared into the an exceptionally quiet and reserved individual. Recently, during one of those rare moments of darkness like some comic book villain. Sure, it was cowardly—but haven’t we all done crippling introversion, I saw an acquaintance that that? Ducking behind a giant ficus plant, slipping I hadn’t seen for approximately 1000 years. I was out the back door, or pulling the fire alarm to cre- in no condition for a superficial chitchat. (How are you? Oh, I’m good, are you good? Oh ate a distraction? yes, I’m really good. Oh, good…that’s good.) No? Just me? Okay then, good on you. I caught their spark of recognition and body lanI once locked eyes with an old flame in a hotel lobby. He was there for a Paramedic Seminar, and guage that suggested a potential embrace. WithI was working as a housekeeper. He looked mouth- out breaking my gait, I said, “Hello, lovely to see wateringly marvelous in his crisp uniform; I, on you.” Waving, smiling and not even pausing for a the other hand was looking like thirty different nanosecond. types of rubbish in my polyester turquoise walking Was that rude? Probably. Was it necessary? Absoshorts and a pastel floral smock. He assessed my lutely. Hopefully, it’s nicer than mouthing “No” ensemble and smirked, “Well, don’t you like nice?” icily. Then again, I’m no Kevin Spacey. I merely To die a thousand deaths would not be as hideous channeled my bat-blind friend; regal and gracious as that moment: self-consciously smoothing my even though you can’t see the person in front hands over the coral and mint pattern and smell- of you.
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A child asked his father, “How were people born?” So his father said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then went to his mother, asked her the same question and she told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!” His father replied, “No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.”
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A woman wants the inside of her yells, “Green side up”! house painted and she calls a conThe woman is even more perplexed tractor in to help her. They wander but still lets it slide. They wander furaround the house, and she points out ther into the next room. She says, “In the colors she wants. She says, “Now, the bedroom, I’d like blue. Restful, in the living room, I’d like to have peaceful, cool blue.” a neutral beige, very soft and warm.” The contractor nods, pulls out his The contractor nods, pulls out his pad of paper and writes on it. Then pad of paper and writes on it. Then once more he goes to the window, he goes to the window, leans out and leans out and yells, “Green side up”! yells, “Green side up!” This is too much. The woman has The woman is most perplexed but to ask. So she says, “Every time I she lets it slide. They wander into the tell you a color, you write it down, next room. She says, “In the dining but then you yell out the window, room I’d like a light white, not stark, ‘Green side up.’ What on earth does that mean?” but very bright and airy.” The contractor nods, pulls out his The contractor shakes his head pad of paper and writes on it. Then and says, “I have a crew laying sod he goes to the window, leans out, and across the street.”
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Printmaking, empowerment, baseball and more! ■■ Big Little Science Centre Exploration Room is open 10am - 4pm with over 140 different exhibits to enjoy. 655 Holt Street. FMI visit blscs.org or email Gord@blscs.org or Susan@blscs. org or call 250-554-2572 ■■ Chances - Live entertainment from 8 to 11pm on Fri Apr. 7 Kelly Spencer; Sat. Apr. 8 No live entertainment, UFC 210. Jam Night every Wed. with Jim Cochran and Crew from 8 to 11pm. 1250 Halston Ave. ■■ MS Social Lunch on the first Wednesday of each month at noon at the White Spot North Shore (675 Tranquille Rd) open to all people with MS and their partners/family members. The next one will be on April 5th. Participants cover the cost of their own lunch. FMI, please call Debbie at 778-470-3220 ■■ Canada 150 KMA Workshop Red & White Printmaking at Kamloops Museum and Archives (207 Seymour St) Fri. Apr 7, 1-3pm FMI or to register: call 250-828-3576 referencing course #271133 ■■ Easter Breads and Perogy Sales at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 109 Tranquille Rd, Sat, Apr. 8 10am-12pm FMI call 250376-3690 ■■ Self-Empowerment for Women Workshop Sat. Apr 8, 9am-4pm Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (730 Crestline) FMI, cost, or to register, call: 250-554-3811 or email Ashley at ktraexecutivedirector@ gmail.com ■■ Spring Craft Fair In Support of the Kamloops Food Bank Sat. Apr 8, 10am-2pm. Sahali Centre Mall (#22-945 Columbia St). FMI visit the Facebook page. ■■ Pogue Mahone Irish Alehouse
THE FREUDIAN SLIPS’ Jessica Buchanan, Jeff Daniels, Brittany McCarthy and Brooke Ballam seen here with comedy legends Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath; opened for the twosome, and the sold-out evening was a night of hilarity. Missed out? The Freudian Slips’ Strip ‘N’ Sip Improv is scheduled for April 15 at 7:30pm at Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. Tickets available at http://www.chimeratheatre.com
Tuesdays Jam Nights 8:30pm. Sat. Apr those with physical or mental limita8, 8-11pm Live Music, 843 Desmond St. tions. Let’s Move Studio (831 Victoria St) FMI contact thekamloopsselfadvoFMI call 250-376-4397. ■■ Kamloops Spring Home Show cate@yahoo.com or Let’s Move Studio Sat, Apr 8, 10am-5pm, Sun, Apr 9 letsmoveevents@gmail.com or call 10am-4pm at McArthur Island Sports 250-372-9642 Centre. Admission is free. FMI visit ■■ Forest Bathing April-October, sessions will take place most www.bchomeshows.com ■■ Commemorate the 100th every Saturday. Times vary. FMI Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy and Schedule is posted at mairibuRidge Sunday, April 9. Hosted by dreau.com The Kamloops Museum & Archives. ■■ Drop-in Improv with The 1:00-2:30 pm Memorial Hill Park at Freudian Slips Sundays until May 7, Battle Street and 2nd Avenue from 1-3pm. There is a small fee, FMI, email info@chimeratheatre.com Kamloops Cenotaph ■■ WolfPack Baseball Sun, Apr 9, ■■ Walk for Alzheimers Sun, May 7, 12&2pm doubleheader vs. Okanagan Registration 9 a.m. / Walk at 10:30 a.m. College Coyotes at Norbrock Stadium. – noon at Tournament Capital Centre FMI http://www.tru.ca/athletics/teams/ (910 McGill Rd) Indoor and Outdoor Tracks, FMI or to volunteer contact baseball/basschedule.html ■■ All Inclusive Drop In Yoga in Marg Rodgers 250-377-8200 Email: conjunction with Inclusive Wellness mrodgers65@telus.net or walkforaland The Kamloops Self-Advocate. zheimers.ca or kamwfm@hotmail.com Mondays 1-1:50pm admission by or see the Facebook Page “Kamloops donation, open to everyone, including Investors Group Walk for Alzheimers.”
■■ Wildlife Express Volunteer Society is seeking new members to help operate the “Wildlife Express” miniature train at the BC Wildlife Park. Anyone interested in learning to run the train, performing cashier duties or assisting in any manner, please call 250 579-8938 or email emrobinson@telus. net for more information. Application forms also available at the train station. ■■ Social Ballroom Dancing for terrified beginners to experienced dancers in the Dogwood Room, Cottonwood Manor, 730 Cottonwood Ave. on Thursdays. Lesson at 6:30pm. Dance 7 to 9pm. Drop-in fee. FMI contact Dance With Me Kamloops at 250-3773743 or dancewithmekamloops.com. ■■ Acoustic Jam Nights at The Alano Club, 171 Leigh Rd from 7 to 10pm on the 1st and 3rd Mon. of each month. Hosted by Perry Tucker and the Good Gravy Band. Great atmosphere, have a burger and try the hand cut fries. ■■ Meet An Elder on Thursdays from 9am to 4:30pm at Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, 707 Tranquille Rd. RSVP to 250-554-9486. Free. ■■ Badminton at the OLPH gym at 7pm on Tues nights. Small drop in fee covers gym rental and badminton birds. FMI call Robert at 250-5790193. Everyone welcome. ■■ CSI Activity Center events: Mondays - Euchre at 1:30pm; Tuesdays Wood carving at 10am, Whist at 1pm, Bingo at 6pm; Wednesdays - Cribbage at 1pm; Thursdays - Stitchers Club at 10am, Bridge at 1:15pm, Whist at 1pm; Fridays - Canasta at 1pm. ■■ Society for Creative Anachronism - Shire of Ramsgaard weekly practice/gathering on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at 150 Wilson St. (in back). FMI call Raynagh at 250-376-6676.
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ECHO STARGAZER DEAR ARIES: (Mar. 21 - April 20) Support you thought was coming to your aid seems to have gotten lost on the way. Don’t worry, it’ll return shortly. Major changes while in the public spotlight heavily color your financial picture. DEAR TAURUS: (Apr. 21 - May 21) Old friends drop in to say hello just as a secret affair loses steam. Get out and enjoy yourself but don’t go crazy. You’re much more aggressive than usual and you don’t want to rock the boat while love is temporarily away. DEAR GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) The moment of truth speaks volumes as karma mixes with financial transformation. The battle will peak and finally subside. It’s time to clean up the mess and move on. DEAR CANCER: (June 22 - July 22) Personal relationships manifest a long forgotten dream. Push hard on the envelope and bring that game changer home. An old flame reappears from a distant journey. DEAR LEO: (July 23 - Aug 22) Public tantrums upset your daily routine and cause trouble at work. Go ahead and express your feelings in the moment but don’t get carried away and don’t throw stones. Love takes a second look at the books. DEAR VIRGO: (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) It might appear that both love and money are drying up but keep the faith and keep your feet moving. We’re all in a cycle where we’re revisiting and revising. If you want to make any changes to your journey, then now’s the time for action. DEAR LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Just as you’re ready to introduce your dearest to your fans, love takes a sudden left turn. A cold shoulder or surprise exit shouldn’t rock the boat or change your decision. Love will return with flowers and a good explanation. DEAR SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Extra energy in a personal relationship has the power to dramatically change how you communicate with others. Love and your support network require attention and an adjustment to your plan. Confidence will lead to success. DEAR SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Your daily habits have a direct impact on the success of your financial picture. Romance may have stepped sideways but you have a second chance to make money from home. Watch your health. DEAR CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Recent sales, purchases, or short trips require a second look. If the price is in question then leave it on the shelf. There’s going to be another sale in a couple of weeks. DEAR AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Problems at home transform your social network. Friends might leave but it’s all part of the cleansing process. Love returns with a financial proposition. DEAR PISCES: (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Just when you thought love had forgotten your smile it reappears with flowers and a box of chocolates. Finances return a lower than anticipated sparkle to your day but it’s only temporary. Enjoy the attention and let love do the rest. Astro-week Sonnyscopes courtesy of Collin Sonny Rosati, Vancouver Astrologer, Hypnotist. For personal readings visit thesunnyside.net.
And today we go to... A boy with a monkey on his shoulder was walking down the road when he passed a policeman who said, “Now, now young lad, I think you had better take that monkey to the zoo.” The next day, the boy was walking down the road with the monkey on his shoulder again, when he passed the same policeman. The policeman said, “Hey there, I thought I told you to take that monkey to the zoo!” The boy answered, “I did! Today I’m taking him to the cinema.”
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Sandbar Grill present
Spring Fling Dining Fundraiser Saturday, April 8 • 6-6:30pm Cocktails; Dinner to follow Sandbar Grill (Old Beach House) • 177 Tranquille Road
Meal Choices:
• 8 oz. Sirlion steak • Chicken Oscar • BBQ Badass Burger platter Each served with all the fixin’s, house salad & cheesecake dessert
Come enjoy a social spring night, with silent auction and 50/50 draw while support a great cause!
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Drink specials available!
For tickets call:
Rick at 250-579-5302 or Shianne at JDRF 250-374-0599 or email Kamloops@jdrf.ca *Please specify meal when ordering tickets
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