JUST OPENED The Residences on 5th celebrated its grand opening P.3
Peachland POST
The week of June 5, 2026
THE LOG REPORT Long-standing tradition connects community P.8
MAKING MUSIC
ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
ABy Jeff McDonalD local JournalisM initiative reporter
Peachland restaurant is offering everyone a chance to hear live music in a relaxed setting. And it offers a chance for musicians of any level of experience and ability to play in front of an audience with a low-stress, supportive vibe.
Porto Peach on Beach
day night since last fall. It’s hosted by Abra Zink, a local musician who says the open mic provides a lift to all who listen and all who play. “We’re really just hoping to see an increase in people working together in music, jamming, writing songs together, challenging each other, but giving each other support, helping each other with growth and confidence,” he said. “What I’ve gotten from it so far is definitely an increase in the local community,
Photo: Jeff McDonald Abra Zink is a local musician and host of the open mic
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Local elections on October 17th
By eric Hall
This year is an election year for every local government in British Columbia. Saturday October 17th will bring lots of campaign advertising and signs on the street corners. Our mayor has already declared that he will run again and it is usual for incumbent councillors to put their name forward.
In Federal and Provincial elections, most people are voting for a political party and are influenced by the party leaders. However, that is not the case for most local governments where candidates
typically run as independents. However, in some large cities such as Vancouver, candidates may run under a recognised group name such as COPE (coalition of progressive electors) which is aligned with the NDP. Voters can see the group name on the ballot and can vote on party lines.
In many cities including Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City voting is by wards and candidates run to represent a specific area not the whole municipality. However, in B.C., the only local government to use a ward system is Lake Country. Vancouver and Surrey have debated using wards but at-large voting favours incumbents, so the
BRIEFS
Volunteers prepare for MS Walk
Volunteers were preparing for start of this year’s MS Walk that kicked off in Peachland on Saturday, May 30.
The event alternates yearly between Peachland and West Kelowna and is timed to coincide with MS Walks in 50 other communities across Canada. This year’s local fundraising goal was $25,500.
system is not likely to change.
If you are thinking of putting your name forward, you might wonder how much you get paid. The Mayor of Peachland gets a base yearly salary of $43,000 and can charge expenses. The mayor is usually Peachland’s selection for a director position at the Regional District Central Okanagan and receives additional compensation in that role. Peachland councillors are paid a base yearly salary of $19,000 plus allowable expenses.
In the division of responsibility between our elected representatives (mayor and council) and our district staff, it is the job of those we elect to establish policy and priorities, and to make decisions they believe to reflect the wishes and best interests of those who elected them. It is the job of staff to implement those directives and deliver services as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The political and administrative interface is managed jointly by the mayor and CAO (Chief Administrative Officer). Because the mayor has only one vote on council that process works best when
the mayor has the confidence of council and is able to speak confidently on their behalf.
In B.C. prior to 2014 mayor and council were elected for threeyear terms. However, based on recommendations by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, term lengths were extended to 4 years. This (arguably self-serving) recommendation meant increased “job security” for elected officials, but an extra year before voters can pass judgment at the polls on those they elected. It is also a long time to address dysfunctional relationships such as we have seen in Kamloops, where the mayor has started lawsuits against councillors, and council has cut the mayor’s pay cheque in half. Municipal elections are often topic oriented. In 2022, the big issue was a five-storey building on Beach Avenue. In my opinion, the big issues in October will still be related to growth with the key question in voter’s minds being: Which candidates for mayor and council will best represent my views on how I want to see Peachland grow and develop?
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THE RESIDENCES ON 5TH
A grey day for a sunny occasion
Some showery weather did not prevent invited guests from enjoying last Friday’s grand opening celebration of the Phase 2 seniors housing building the Residences on 5th.
Two thirds of the apartments in the new 73-unit building are now occupied and applications to fill the remaining suites are now being processed.
The building is a near replica of the 74-unit Phase 1 building the Residences on 6th, and like its counterpart contains a mix of one and two bedroom units. Eligibility for occupancy is income related with three qualifying rent levels - deep subsidy, rent geared to income, and near market. Peachland residents and those with Peachland connections have priority in the selection process.
The Province, through BC Housing, contributed approximately $11.6 million for the development through the Community Housing Fund, and will provide approximately $810,000 in annual operating funding.
“Many seniors are struggling to find housing they can afford, which is why these new homes in Peachland matter,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. “These much-needed homes help seniors stay within the community, close to loved ones and supports they rely on.”
Speakers at the event included: Councillor Sara Tronson, who brought greetings from West Bank First Nations; Danii Margi, Senior Manager for Regional Development with BC Housing, speaking on behalf of the Province and BC Housing; Mayor, Patrick Van Minsel on behalf of the District for hav-
ing made the land available; and architects, Phil MacDonald and Greg Voute who spoke of the process and of the achievements of Van Mar construction in completing the project early and on budget.
Keith Fielding, speaking as President of the Peachland Seniors Support Society said: “Today’s event marks a turning point for our society as we have no further plans to build additional housing. However, we will continue to support the needs of Peachland’s seniors. Internally, that means supporting the efforts of residents to build social connections that will foster a healthy and flourishing community spirit. Externally it means seeking to maintain and strengthen our relationship with the many community groups and service providers, Peachland is so fortunate to have.”••
Photos: Martha McKenzie
Above: Holding the ribbon: Spencer Andres (L) and Oliver Tennant (R) consultants with City Spaces. With shears: L to R Mayor Van Minsel; Keith Fielding, PSSS; Danni Maji, BC Housing; Sara Tronson, WFN; Greg Voute, RLA Architect. Below left: guests take shelter from the rain; below right: the Peachland Lions Club was on hand with food and drinks. Bottom: Guests mingle in the Olive Room.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Peachland resident expects more of council
Dear Editor,
Peachland council recently had the opportunity to support a national conservation initiative at absolutely no cost -- no staff burden, no funding commitment, no binding obligation -- and declined. I find this difficult to understand and am dismayed by Peachland council’s decision to merely “receive the information.”
The Municipal Protected Areas Project asks nothing more than for municipalities to acknowledge that land already protected under their jurisdiction can be catalogued in a national database toward Canada’s 30-by-30 conservation goal. Mayor Van Minsel’s concerns about autonomy and legal exposure were answered directly by the BC Nature representatives who were explicit: parcels can be withdrawn at any time, and registration changes nothing about how the land is managed.
Councillor Ingram’s surprise was well-founded -- this was a remarkably low-risk opportunity to do something meaningful for biodiversity. When local governments choose to opt out of even the most modest conservation gestures, it sends a discouraging message to residents who expect their municipality to be part of the solution. Peachland residents, who care about climate action and biodiversity, deserve better.
I hope other Peachland residents will let their representatives know that protecting our natural environment -- even symbolically -- matters. I hope council will reconsider. Alison Moore, Peachland
A host of issues associated with new project
Dear Editor,
As the New Monaco project stumbles closer to becoming a reality, the ongoing impediment has been site accessibility. New Monaco’s developers have proposed an access road that would traverse a quiet residential neighbourhood, right up against a children’s playground and homes on Morrison Crescent, Cousins Road, Lauren Heights, Island View Estates and McNeil Court, not to mention a wilderness area. This road, if allowed, would negatively affect property values, traffic patterns and enjoyment of life. The road building would require endless blasting, jack-hammering, constant heavy equipment moving about, dust and noise, not to mention regular snow removal. Once completed, it would become a conduit to move heavy construction equipment and subsequent New Monaco residents in and out of the development site without having to deal with all those pesky hills and highways. It would eventually turn Trepanier Bench Road (going to and from the town site and to and from the Connector) into a much, much busier thoroughfare. I’m yet to find anyone who thinks this is a good idea.
The required public notice of this proposal provides for written comments concerning this application for disposition of Crown land. If you share our sentiments, please take the time to voice your concerns by accessing the appro-
priate Government website at https://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ Be sure to reference Lands File No. 3412997. Or put pen to paper and write to: Land Authorizations Specialist, Thompson Okanagan Region, WLRS, Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T3 Reference No. 3412997. But you MUST do it before June 9th.
Brady Ives, Morrison Crescent, Peachland
Disappointed over tax increases
Dear Editor,
We have lived in Peachland for 31 years and have never experienced such high property tax increases as we have in the last two years. For our household, the taxes paid were: in 2024 -- $3358; 2025 -- $4106; and soon, 2026 --$4584. In two years our property taxes have gone up by $1226 -- a 36% increase. As low income pensioners we are shocked and threatened by these accelerated tax increases.
The Mayor’s Message reads “…with a modest increase of about $80 per year for the average household.” A modest $80 increase? Really? And that is the average, so presumably half the households had less than an $80 increase. If so, I can’t help wondering where these fortunate people live, perhaps in Home Depot sheds?
Our recent experience is not that of a modest increase. We used to get our street plowed the same day as the snowfall. Now we wait 3 or 4 days. With a foot of snow the garbage truck puts on quite a show. We pay for water
within an inequitable tier system. And presently a small property can flood their yard once a week, but people paying higher taxes have to watch their yard die.
In the highlands our septic field has worked perfectly for 31 years. But now we await paying thousands of dollars for a sewer hookup and thousands more to wreck our yard, falling 80 foot fir trees, etc. We don’t want another engineering project to build grand Dubai on the lake. We just want to keep our home.
And did you know PM Carney is portending a home equity tax? Apparently, after paying mortgage interest for thirty years, we should now “pay our fair share” by surrendering our home equity. Irritated and Disappointed, Daine Garner, Peachland
Concerns about water supply
Dear Editor,
I went to the recent OCP open house with one of my neighbours and was asking about the New Monaco application for a water supply route across crown land. Two people I spoke with knew nothing about it: one was working for the district’s planning department, and the other was an Urban System planner working on the DRIS project.
My question is how can we supply water to the New Monaco project and potentially to the Ponderosa project when we are in drought conditions now?
Jim Wakelyn, Peachland
MUSINGS
I stayed up one night wondering where the sun was. Finally, it dawned on me.
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What do you call fake fettuccini? Impasta.
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What do you call a super articulate dinosaur? A Thesaurus
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I broke my finger last week. On the other hand, I’m okay.
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PRIVATELY HELD
Closed door council meetings are sometimes justified but transparency is a primary value
So far, in the first six months of 2026, there have been 12 regular or special council meetings. Of those, eight have ended with council moving into an in-camera (closed door) session. In the last six months of 2025 there were 12 regular or special council meetings of which six ended moving in-camera with some of those sessions having more than one in-camera topic. When council decides to hold an in-camera meeting the rationale for doing so has to be stated, and that rationale has to be in keeping with one of the several grounds specified as allowable under the Community Charter. Some of the grounds have to do with matters such as avoiding
disclosure of someone’s personal information, receiving litigation advice from a solicitor, discussion of collective bargaining, matters that would harm the municipality’s interests if discussed in public, and negotiations to acquire or dispose of land.
Each of the above mentioned reasons has been cited at least once as the rationale for holding one of the 14 in-camera meetings held over the past 12 months -- and reasonably so, we might think. But what are we to make of this one that has been used 50% of the time (7 of the last 14 closed door meetings):
“Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service
POLICY MATTERS
Keith Fielding
that are at their preliminary stages and that in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public.”
Endless questions arise. Are we talking repeatedly about one proposed new service, or does the proposed new service keep
changing? With whom are the negotiations being conducted and to what end? Why is this a matter that is occupying so much of council’s time? Or, if it is a catch-all phrase used to discuss any service related matter, isn’t that contrary to the intent of the provision?
If council truly values Transparency as a core belief, it needs to pay far more attention to the public’s need to be satisfied that closed door sessions are properly justified and not simply politically expedient.
Keith Fielding is President of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society and editor of Peachland Post. He is also a former Peachland mayor and councillor.
OVERHEATING
Don’t be the frog in the pot of boiling water
The planet is warming up. Heat waves are lasting longer and many heat records have been exceeded in recent years. There’s a lot of current research about human survivability in various heat situations.
NATURAL WONDER
Remember the heat dome of June 2021? My husband was still at home, living with Alzheimer’s. Our heat pump failed. The required part was in Manitoba, and it would take a week to get to us. We were living in the basement, with fans blowing the 33 degree air. Occasionally my husband would escape upstairs where it was 35 degrees. He couldn’t figure out why we were staying downstairs. We would cool off by driving in the car, visiting Orchard Park Mall. Cool showers and not drying off. Limited clothing. Drinking lots of water. We survived, but it took a lot out of us.
How you survive in severe heat depends on your age. “A physiological approach for assessing human survivability and liveability to heat in a changing climate,” by Jennifer Vanos et al., was published in Nature Communications. They compare humid and dry air conditions for younger and older adults, and whether you’re exposed for three or six hours in 35 degrees. Your age rather than the temperature is the greatest factor in survival. Younger people can survive longer in extreme
heat. Being able to find respite and cool the core temperature (trunk area) is essential.
Sweat helps you cool. That’s a good thing. In extremely hot, dry air, and no wind, you produce less sweat. Your core temperature rises and if you don’t get into a place for relief, your survival is compromised. People around 60-65 are often observed with impaired sweating. They may also have other impairments with maintaining body heat regulation, which makes everything worse. People who are pregnant, infants and young children are also vulnerable to excess heat.
Most people feeling overheated seek shade or shelter. However, this is not available for everyone, like those with health conditions impairing decision making, lack of mobility, being unhoused, having a physical disability, mental health illness or behavioral disorders. This is also a concern for outside workers like those in construction and agriculture without cooling centres.
In 2021, there were 619 heat-related deaths during the heat dome. Most were aged 50 years and older. Most died in their homes, alone, and many waited for ambulances that didn’t make it to them. Temperatures rose above 40 C in some areas.
Be wary in temperatures above 35. Staying out in that without respite for three to six hours can lead to death. Sunburn, heat rash, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia are risks.
BC HARS is the BC Provincial Heat Alert and Response System. In our area a warning system alert will be issued when two or more consecutive days of daytime maximum temperatures are expected to reach 35°C or warmer and nighttime minimum temperatures are expected to fall to 18°C or warmer.
your own personal/ family heat preparedness plan.
Judy Wyper
Don’t be the oblivious frog in the pot of water that’s approaching the boiling point. Make
Judy Wyper is with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
MAKING MUSIC
A variety of entertainment and talents on Friday nights
MUSIC FROM PAGE 1
their music, from local residents to people from Penticton, West Kelowna, sometimes Kelowna.”
An average open mic night will see three to seven performers from Peachland and up and down the valley, said Zink. Guitar, clarinet and flute can be on offer on any given night. Most performers are solo, but sometimes duos or groups of three perform together. Some people even choose not to play an instrument but to recite poetry or dance, he said. One evening saw a family with a girl of eight or nine years old who asked if she was allowed to sing. Zink said she didn’t know particular songs but belted out her ABCs and then sang Happy Birthday, accompanied by the entire restaurant.
Venues where up-and-coming musicians can play live help their development as artists, Zink said,
and Porto Peach is providing that. “It’s important to have an outlet so that they can practice, share, perform, grow, and improve on their own works. They can use the time and the open mic to get a crowd response and see if their songs are hitting or not, and they can make changes and adjustments to the songs that they’ve been performing and the songs they’ve been writing,” he said.
The Peachland Post attended a recent open mic event. Zink opened the evening with his guitar, singing and playing some original songs and cover songs. Later a local guitarist Kevin took the mic and played some of his own tunes. Another local guitar player Melita then stepped up to play original songs and a Joni Mitchell cover. Zink closed off the evening with a few more songs. The crowd was enthusiastic and the vibe was good.
by RICHARD SMITH
Porto Peach owner Claire Reeder said she loves live music and the restaurant space has good acoustics. “I believe music can be the heartbeat of an entire community. I feel like the space actually calls for it. It just has that good feel vibe,” she said.
Reeder opened Porto Peach almost three years ago and has worked in the restaurant business most of her life. She said she decided to host the open mike at the urging of Zink, who had played in Porto Peach before.
“Abra came and said, you know, you guys should do this, and I had thought about doing it quite a bit before, but he was willing to host it, so that’s where we started. I said, we’ll give it a shot,” she said.
The open mic nights haven’t been a game changer for the
restaurant yet, said Reeder, but she thinks that will change as more people become aware of the event. “I’ve definitely been doing it for the charity of the of the cause as opposed to a money-maker but the goal would be that we would be the one place in town where you could go and watch a whole bunch of different acts do different things and see who’s up and coming and enjoying different music. Hopefully it just gets to be known as the place to go on a Friday night,” said Reeder.
Porto Peach is at 5830 Beach Avenue. Call 250-767-2002 to make reservations for a Friday night open mic. Music starts at 6pm and goes to 8pm.
You can check out Abra Zink’s music at his website lonelycompany.onepage.me.••
Turtle counting a time-honoured tradition
Shortly after moving to Peachland, I took note of a mysterious post on a Peachland Facebook page of something odd called a “Log Report.”
In the post, a resident had written that on that auspicious morning, there were not one or two, but indeed three turtles on “the log” as well as a content little duck happily swimming alongside. The post was not only written with obvious glee but had several likes and more than a few excited comments. I remember thinking to myself that one day, I too will be a Peachland insider who understands exactly what all this fuss is about.
A few weeks later, while driving along Highway 97, I noticed a pond on the right with a floating log donning a duck beside a tiny turtle, both sunning themselves.
HOMETOWN HEART
Teresa Harris Triggiano
I’m not sure which delighted me more: the fact that I now knew what the famous “log report” was all about and consequently must of course be considered an official Peachland insider, or the sight of those two sweet creatures side by side as if old friends from a children’s book. Either way, the revelation brought a smile to my face for the duration of my drive home.
Peachland Places of Faith
Peachland United Church
4421 4th St., Peachland 250-767-1155
“Let Us Worship Together”
ZOOM AND IN-SANCTUARY
SERVICES AT 10 AM
Pastor: Ian McLean
ALL ARE WELCOME
For 10:00 am zoom service, visit www.peachlandunited.ca
So what is it about the sharing of such a simple sighting that brings us such distinct joy? I suspect that in a world fraught with division and stress, this sweet little Peachland tradition of ours provides a much needed moment of lighthearted comfort, delight, and an instant “in the know” connection.
Wanting to know more, I wrote a post on the newly created “Peachland’s Log Reports” Facebook page asking residents to share their experience of this local tradition. Here’s how Peachlanders responded:
Jennifer Reece says the fun, little habit of counting the painted turtles on logs on the pond (apparently the pond once held multiple logs) has been around for over 70 years. She remembers looking for turtles as a child every time they drove back from Kelowna. I smiled reading Sharyn’s comment sharing that her partner (who reportedly is not the only one) looks for turtles on the log as a predictor of whether it will be a good day (turtle spotted on the log) or challenging day (sadly no turtle on the log). She jokes, “I said (to him) it was stupid to let a turtle determine his outlook on life,” but I was wrong and I am sorry.
Sue Snell even shared that her daughter Emma bought her a children’s picture book
Turtle-spotting
called, “The Amazing Adventures on Turtle Pond,” written by a local Peachland author named Margaret Wells.
Kara-Lynn fondly dubbed the log as, “The Log of Mystery” and says they try to guess ahead of time just how many ducks or turtles they will see.
I believe both Chris and Michelle summed up why we adore this tradition best. Chris spoke of how the “log report” allowed them as new residents to feel immediately included within the community, while Michelle wisely adds, “People like familiar things. It sends warm feelings to our hearts.” I could not agree more.
Teresa Harris Triggiano is the founder of a restorative justice program. She was a columnist in the Vancouver Sun and appeared as a weekly expert on Global’s BC Noon News for fourteen years. Email: theheartofpeachland@gmail.com
Harold Thwaite was a career soldier, serving with the Armed Forces in such places as Korea, Cyprus, Vietnam and the Middle East. Retiring to Peachland, he served from 1966 until 1977 as the town’s 18th (and last) Reeve and, after the name change in 1969, its first Mayor. He is thus the only person to have been both Reeve and Mayor. Subsequently, in the early 1980’s, he also served as a Councillor. To say that Harold Thwaite was a character would be an understatement. As an ex-soldier, he was used to being obeyed and not argued with. During one raucous council meeting,
he punched a disagreeable councillor in the face, an act for which he was charged. He also invited himself to an event when Queen Elizabeth visited the Okanagan, and attempted, unsuccessfully, to get her to present him with his chain of office.
Harold Thwaite is honoured in having Thwaite Crescent, a short cul-de-sac running off Turner Avenue, named after him. Harold’s Walkway, the paved footpath running from Beach Avenue at Trepanier Creek, through Lambly Park, and on to 13th Street is also named for Harold Thwaite as well as for Harold Wiberg.
by Peachland author, Don Wigfield
Photo: Wikimedia
brings a simple breath of fresh air, and a fun shared bond to those in the know.
Enjoy gardening well into later years
Gardening is a great way to keep active and connect to nature, but it is very important to take precautions to maintain strength and vitality. There are ways to foster ease and to make it easier on your joints and muscles.
Preventative measures include stretching before starting and choosing a cool time of day to garden. Be sure to stay hydrated and take regular shade breaks. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes and have level pathways. Choose low maintenance plants.
bending at all. Don’t pick beds that are too wide, otherwise you might have to reach repeatedly while harvesting. Full size barrels are also a great option for showy planters.
Automatic irrigation such as underground sprinklers, drip irrigation, or a soaker hose are easy options that eliminate the need for lugging around watering cans and hoses. If automated sprinklers aren’t an option, choose a light, expandable hose that is light and easy to move around. For nozzle sprayers, avoid ones that you need to grip to turn on, and instead choose ones with a thumb control slide.
and has foam grips for comfort. The Gardener’s Friend has a wide range of tools specifically for arthritic hands. They are made of lightweight material, like aluminum or carbon steel. Ratchet pruners reduce hand fatigue and make garden maintenance accessible. Tools like claw gloves have multiple uses and are also light and easy to carry when not in use.
GOOD GARDENING
Megan Gooder
Raised beds, available in varying heights, are very helpful to prevent repeated bending and kneeling. They help preserve your back, while still providing sufficient planting area. Raised beds that are only 1 or 2 feet high will not prevent bending, but there are beds on legs that require no
With Lou and Martha
Some recipes are complicated. This isn’t one of them. A bowl, a spoon, a few pantry staples, and about 30 minutes stand between you and a batch of crunchy homemade granola that makes the kitchen smell amazing.
Ergonomic light tools also help with hand strain. Long handled tools reduce bending, and extra cushioning helps keep a neutral wrist. Grampa’s Weeder is a very useful tool for removing weeds with a taproot. It requires no bending, pulling, or kneeling,
Instead of a foam pad to save your knees, upgrade to a stool. There are height adjustable stools, with helpful handles to help you stand up. There are also steerable carts on wheels that highly improve the ease of being out in your garden. They can swivel 360 degrees so you do not have to keep adjusting, and even have a place to store your tools.
Gardening aprons also save many trips to the shed. Carry all your light tools in it, and
Homemade Granola
For this month’s Fork Yeah adventure, we mixed oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, and raisins into a breakfast that’s equally at home sprinkled on yogurt, served with milk, or eaten by the handful while pretending you’re just “testing” it.
The beauty of granola is that there are no granola police—swap in your favourite nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or whatever is lurking in the back of the pantry. Just try to save enough for breakfast.
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 cups large flake oats
• 1½ cups raw nuts and/or seeds
(we used 1 cup pecans and ½ cup pumpkin seeds, but hazelnuts are
extra good)
• ¾ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup melted coconut oil (or olive oil)
• ½ cup maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup dried fruit, chopped if large (we used raisins)
• ¾ cup flaked coconut (add after 12 minutes)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts/seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, maple syrup (or honey) & vanilla.
4. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5. Spread mixture onto a parchmentlined baking sheet in an even layer.
6. Bake for 20–25 mins., stirring once halfway through, until lightly golden.
even put your harvest in. If you have a wagon, use that to carry your tools or your vegetables. Have multiple seating areas to take a rest and hydrate in between your tasks. Taking breaks to reduce overexertion is important for endurance.
Gardening should continue to nourish your body, instead of draining it. With some simple upgrades and adjustments, you do not have to sacrifice physical comfort for a gorgeous garden. Leave the ladders and heavy lifting to the local arborists and landscapers. Gardening is the perfect way to add life to your years, and years to your life. GARDENING FOR
7. Let cool completely—it will crisp up as it cools.
8. Stir in dried fruit and any optional mix-ins.
Martha and Lou are cooking and baking enthusiasts who met through pickleball. Both are from the Lower Mainland and now live in Peachland. Martha works part time at Peachland Elementary as a teacher aide and Lou is a retired nurse.
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Photos: Martha McKenzie There was plenty to do at the well-attended Peachland Elementary School Carnival held last week.
POST EVENTS
JUNE 6-12
We invite you to post your group’s meeting times. Registration may be required. Please contact the organization for more details.
SATURDAY
50 PLUS CENTRE 250-767-9133
Carpet Bowling 9:30-noon
OKANAGAN FOLK SCHOOL
Foraging Hike 9-11 AM
Register
Story Slam on June 13th 6 PM
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY
Hours Wed. to Sun. 10 AM-4 PM
Exhibit “Dwell”
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
National Lifeguard Waterfront 9
AM-6 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Tues. to Sun. opens at noon
Smash Burgers Meat Draw 50/50 3 PM
PEACHLAND MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTRE 250-767-3441
Open Tues. to Sun. 10 AM-4 PM
Train exhibit is operating
SUNDAY
OKANAGAN FOLK SCHOOL
Bead rings 1-4 PM Register
PEACHLAND ART GALLERY
Wed.-Sun. 10 AM-4 PM
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
National Lifeguard Waterfront 9 AM-6 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Steak Sandwich Jam Session 3-6 PM
MONDAY
50 PLUS ACTIVITY CENTRE
Events listings are free to non-profit and community groups. Submit by Friday, 3 PM for publication the following Friday at info@peachlandpost.net
50+ Fitness 8-9 AM
We Art Here 12 PM
Bridge 1-3:30 PM
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-7:30 PM
PEACHLAND ARTS
Palette Knife Linda Lovisa
9 AM-3 PM
Landscape Technique Register
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Indoor Walking 8-9 AM
Yoga Strength 10:45 AM-noon
Summer Pickleball All Play Drop-in
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Yoga for your Back Level 2 1-3 PM
Summer Pickleball All Play
Drop-in 1-3 PM
Fitness Blast 6:15-7 PM
Spin, Core & Stretch 6:30-7:30 PM
PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Adult Day Service 9 AM
Ladies’ Social 1 PM
TUESDAY
50 PLUS ACTIVITY CENTRE
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Carpet Bowling 9:30-noon
AA 12-1 PM
Mahjong 1-4 PM
Passion 4 Art 1-4 PM
Line Dancing 4:30-5:30 PM
Cloggers 6-7 PM
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Remedy Yoga 10:30-11:45 AM
Summer Pickleball All Play
Drop-in 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Fitness Blast 12:30 AM-1:15 PM
Summer Pickleball All Play
Drop-in 1-3 PM
Yoga for your Back 3:45-5:00 PM
Cycle Fusion 5:45-6:45 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Catch the King 5 PM
Darts 7 PM
PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Ladies’ Cards 10:30 AM
Men’s Coffee & Crib1 PM
Love, Loss, Grieving Group 4:30 PM
Register Meet at United Church Hall
PEACHLAND WHEEL NUTS
Show and Shine at Heritage
Park 5-7 PM
WEDNESDAY
50 PLUS ACTIVITY CENTRE
80s Luncheon
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-7:30 PM
PEACHLAND ARTS
Drawing with Terry Moore 1-3 PM $5
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Mayor’s BBQ 4-7 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Wings Special Karaoke 3-6 PM Dona-Lea
PEACHLAND MODEL TRAIN GROUP 6:30 PM Museum
PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Tai Chi 10 AM
Sunshine Singers 1 PM
THURSDAY
50 PLUS ACTIVITY CENTRE
Zumba 8:30-9:30 AM
Art In Peachland 10 AM-2 PM Ukelele 1-2:30 PM
Bingo Doors 5 starts 6:30 PM
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Yoga for your Back 9:15-10:30 AM Yoga Strength 11 AM-12:15 PM
Summer Pickleball All Play
Drop-in 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Summer Pickleball All Play
Drop-in 1-3PM
Fitness Blast 12:30-1:15 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Liver & Onions
Meat Draw 50/50 3 PM
PEACHLAND LIBRARY
Preschool Story Time 11 AM
Stay & Play 11:30 AM
Death Doula 2 PM
Conversations with Kelly
PEACHLAND WELLNESS CENTRE
Adult Day Service 9 AM
FRIDAY
50 PLUS ACTIVITY CENTRE
50+ Fitness 9-10 AM
Coffee Beans 10:15-noon
Chair Yoga 11 AM-noon 1-4 PM Canasta
PEACHLAND ARTS
Paint with Wally 10 AM-noon
Register for space 250-801-0416
PEACHLAND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Indoor Walking 8-9 AM
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Creative Playtime
9:30 AM-12:15 PM
Myofascial Yoga 10:30-11:45 AM
Summer Pickleball All Play Drop-in 12:30-2:30 PM
PEACHLAND LEGION
Fish & Chips
Quiz Night 6:30 PM
PEACHLAND LIBRARY
Cozy Stitch Group 1 PM
Drop in adults
For information on more programs at Peachland Community Centre search on-line at peachland.ca/recguide or phone 250-767-2133.
