NIGHT SKY It’s a great time to stargaze, Judy Wyper says P.6
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IT’S FESTIVAL TIME Annual HeARTS festival means workshops and a party P.8
ABOUT TOWN Find out what’s going on and where it’s happening P.11
BOTTOMS UP Local bar owner says trade war counter-productive P.3
WINE
GRAPE EXPECTATIONS
Peachland wineries hold the VQA line in the face of tough grape-growing conditions driven by climate change
By Jeff McDonalD Staff RepoRteR
The sustained cold snap in January 2024 felt like a threat to the B.C. wine industry’s very existence.
Temperatures of minus 30 degrees in the Okanagan Valley hit the vines hard, and last spring the industry was talking about a severely reduced harvest and thousands of acres of dead vines. An inudstry report in 2023 pointed to climate change as a major problem for B.C. vineyards.
The damage to the grape crop led the provincial government to allow B.C. wine producers to make wines for the 2025 vintage using Washington and Oregon grapes -- an once-unthinkable idea that many B.C. wineries have been forced to do to produce a 2025 vintage.
Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards south of Peachland is staying the course with the BC VQA designation and won’t be importing grapes, even though the fall
of fruit, down from the expected 50, said president Gordon Fitzpatrick.
“I made an important decision that we would stay 100 per cent BC VQA, and we had some past vintages of our sparkling wine, so we’re fortunate that we have that inventory for the wine shop, wine club and bistro that we can lean into,” said Fitzpatrick. “We’ll stay true to our estate-grown roots and that will continue.”
The damage from last January’s polar vortex could have been worse at his winery, he said. While they had to take out ten acres of damaged vines, their total of 25 acres were planted in 1996 were nearing the end of their life expectancy.
“We needed to do some renewal anyway but mother nature pushed us to go a little faster,” he said.
Their focus this winter is rehabilitating the vineyard, he said, including a retrunking process in which vines are revived with a fresh new trunk using shoots from the previous year.
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Reducing heat loss helps keep energy bills down
Those mild January temperatures have come to an icy halt in February.
FortisBC is offering tips to help Peachlanders reduce heat loss from their homes during colder weather.
“Any heat loss is an opportunity to save energy, so taking steps to find and reduce heat loss can make a space more comfortable and help to lower spikes in energy use,” said Danielle Wensink, director, conservation and energy management at FortisBC.
“We want to make sure our customers are prepared and aware of the ways they can manage energy use during a cold snap.”
FortisBC offers the following tips to reduce heat loss:
Seal gaps and cracks: Caulking windows, applying weatherstripping to doors and sealing gaps in exterior walls can keep heat from escaping. This can save customers around $600 a year.
Heat only the areas you use: Use a fireplace or baseboard heaters for the areas you’re using and turn off or lower heating in unoccupied rooms to save energy.
Program your thermostat: Set your thermostat to 17 °C when you’re out or asleep, and 20 °C when you’re home and awake to lower heating costs, unless you heat with an electric heat pump.
In that case, maintain a steady temperature between 17 and 20 °C.
Caulking around windows and doors keeps the cold air out.
Peachland bar won’t be hit by trade war; other pubs, restaurants could be
By Jeff McDonalD Staff RepoRteR
Whatever happens with the U.S. trade war on Canada, if you enjoy tipping a glass at the Edgewater Bar & Grill on Beach Avenue, your drink of choice should be available.
Chris Rollins, owner and operator of the Edgewater, said he’s got his customers’ backs if the B.C. government stops buying American booze in a month.
“I said, “don’t worry, I’ve got a big liquor room” and I made sure I stockpiled whatever they liked,” said Rollins. “The only thing that really needed stockpiling was any sort of bourbon, any sort of sour mash whisky. It’s basically all the brown liquors.”
Rollins’ bar only stocks B.C. wines and Canadian-made beers, not American. “All of our beer is produced in Canada, so it’s not going to affect any of my draft beer or bottled beer sales, and our vodkas are from Latvia and they’re bottled in Canada, so that doesn’t affect anything whatsoever, so it’s actually quite minor for my establishment,” Rollins said.
What is hard to understand for him and his customers, he said, was Premier David Eby’s announce-
Financial supports for seniors subject of presentation in Peachland
The Peachland Wellness Centre is collaborating with the Canada Revenue Agency on a special free presentation on benefits and credits tailored for adults aged 65 and over and family caregivers.
It takes place next Thursday, Feb. 13 from 1 P.M to 2:30 P.M. at the wellness centre at 4475 4th Street in Peachland.
This session will provide details into the financial supports available through the CRA.
ment last week that the province would only buy alcohol from blue states, which voted Democrat, not red states, which voted Republican. Had the province gone down that path, California wines would have been available but not Kentucky bourbon.
Figuring out where products are actually made versus where they are bottled is a problem too, said Rollins. “You can’t buy Jack Daniels anymore, but you can still buy Bacardi rum as long as it’s in a plastic bottle because that’s produced in Ontario? So that’s taking away from Canadian jobs, but you
can’t buy a glass bottle of Bacardi, so a lot of it seems completely insane to me,” he said.
While the impact on the Edgewater won’t be great if tariffs come back and the B.C. premier responds the same way, Rollins said he is concerned for other B.C. bars and restaurants that rely on a different mix of alcohol sales than his.
“The places that are more wine-prevalent, they’re going to be hurt a little bit because we get a lot of wine from California, and now the states won’t accept any of our BC VQA wine, so it’s very counter productive in my opinion,” he said.••
Attendees will learn about various benefits and credits they may be eligible for and how to access them effectively.
Topics covered will include benefits for individuals 65 and older, credits and supports available for family caregivers, tips for navigating the application process and answers to frequently asked questions about eligibility and requirements.
It’s aimed at anyone seeking to understand benefits for themselves or a loved one, or people in a caregiving role.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Post fills a news need for seniors
To the editor:
I was particularly interested in one of the letters printed in the January 24th edition of the Peachland Post. Whilst it’s good that Michele Lewis supports her friend Kristen, at the Peachland Phoenix website, she does not have to criticize this paper. She incorrectly suggested that Richard Smith used a history headline to criticize Alena Glasman. She obviously does not know Richard Smith, who is one of the nicest people you could meet. He would never act in that way. She suggests that the Peachland Post has “puff pieces with a clear slant”. Newspapers have articles that should be factual and also editorial columns which offer an opinion. So yes, editorial columns will offer a definite opinion. But I must congratulate Keith Fielding for printing the letter from Michele Lewis. Her letter demonstrates a “slant” and quite an unpleasant one. But it just shows that the Peachland Post believes in free speech.
Keith Fielding and Richard Smith have both contributed much to the Peachland community. I was a Peachland councillor when Keith was the mayor. We had many differences of opinion, but I never doubted his sincerity and his commitment to the community. Richard is known as Peachland’s historian and takes great pride in sharing his knowledge with anyone who is interested. Does a printed paper have a negative impact on the Peachland
Phoenix website? Perhaps it does but Peachland is a community of seniors who still like to read newspapers. Most seniors have smart phones but they don’t check them every two minutes. Most seniors accept the new online world reluctantly, knowing that so much has been lost. We live in changing times but it is not always for the better.
Eric Hall, Kelowna and Peachland
To the editor:
In response to “Expect sticker shock over future sewage upgrades in Peachland”, Council has made a huge mistake. Currently those connected to sewer send their sewage through a plastic pipe in Okanagan Lake, to a treatment plant that only kills the bacteria while releasing the chemicals, dyes, soap and every kind of poison flushed or washed into the system directly into the lake. The sewage that flows into our septic tanks and into our septic fields is safe in almost all cases and waters and nourishes trees, grass and plants.
In addition, the huge cost, likely $20,000.00 t0 $40,000.00 to each household forced to hook up, plus the cost of hiring a contractor to dig a line from your home to the street and fill or remove your septic tank is outrageous! Bad for the environment, bad for our pocketbooks. Council should concentrate on worthwhile projects and abandon this boondoggle.
John E. Humphries, Peachland
Princess development affects views
To the editor:
My request to meet with the mayor to discuss the new proposed Princess Street development, was refused via District of Peachland’s Corporate Services department, citing that it would be inappropriate at this stage, as the third reading has been adopted. The mayor was unable to answer most of my questions other than to say that he has been to Princess Street.
It was suggested that I contact Darin Schaal from Planning and Development. Mr. Schaal advised me developers are required to develop the land in accordance with the permit issued, however, they can apply to amend their permits(s), such as the case with the Somerset
Heights development which has increased from 56 units to 72, after six years into construction!
The new proposed development, at the time of this letter, has not moved one shovel of dirt on the land site. They apparently are just in the process of securing funding, and completing various approvals.
It is my conclusion that either the mayor and some of his councillors are either too embarrassed to go back to the developer and recommend that a few simple amendments be made so as not to compromise the views of two of the existing homeowners, or they simply don’t care about about the taxpaying residents of Peachland. Or maybe worse - that money talks.
Maggie Wheeler, Peachland
NO HISTORY? KNOW HISTORY
by RICHARD SMITH
1949: Extreme cold temperatures cause Okanagan Lake to freeze over
The winter of 19491950 was extremely cold for the Okanagan, and caused a lot of damage to sensitive soft tree fruits like peaches. It was so frigid that Okanagan Lake froze solid from side to side and end to end. At first the ice was almost clear with no snow on it. Cars and a sightseeing airplane equipped with landing skis were great attractions on the ice in front of town. Anyone that had skates was out on the lake enjoying this rare experience. It was a real ice-breaking problem for the Kelowna ferry and tugboats with barges acting as ice breakers.
Contributed photo Taking a twirl on the lake is Shirley Mae (Gerrie) Jeffries on the ice in front of her house on Beach Ave in the winter of 1949/50.
LETTERS
Reconciliation needs solutions, not criticism
To the editor:
I find these days that people are quick to point the finger and do not match their criticism with viable solutions.
In her column, Ms. Wyper does a good job providing back story. What I think is missed here is the heart of truth and reconciliation, as I understand it. Appropriation of Indigenous culture is indeed frowned upon as elder Grouse has confirmed. What would be a better solution to ensure Indigenous inclusion by way of a landmark in Peachland, the traditional territory of the Okanagan Syilx people? Removing the totem pole is an action but not a true solution.
A true solution would include consultation with the Okanagan Nation Alliance, the representative body of all Okanagan Syilx, and inquire about the best way to continue Indigenous representation on their territory. Perhaps a different piece of public art - there are significant examples from Westbank to Osoyoos. Perhaps there is an opportunity here to continue public awareness of Indigenous cultural, to educate visitors even. Even though the totem may have questionable heritage, it is a symbol that makes visitors think of Indigenous culture. Whether or not they agree with the piece, it is more likely they don’t know its history, but perhaps it ignites a conversation. Conversation is opening the dialogue of Truth and Reconciliation, asking questions, educating ourselves or seeking more information. Calling out Peachland to get with it doesn’t solve anything. Leading the way with a consultative and inclusive approach with all parties that have vested interest, is a better route than simply pointing the finger.
Marissa Baecker, Peachland
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Beach Ave zoning may not be seen as a win-win
At a recent workshop, council agreed that the stretch of Beach Ave between 13th Street and Trepanier Creek should remain strictly residential a decision that will require an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment to remove the current, mixed-use (residential and commercial) designation.
Why, then, did the planning department bring forward to the January 28 council meeting a recommendation to re-zone, from residential to mixed-use, a property on that stretch to enable construction of a three-storey, sixunit, building catering to tourists?
With Councillor Thom recusing himself for conflict-of-interest reasons, and councillor Condon absent, that left the mayor and Councillors Ingram, Glasman, Brophy, and Collins to debate the staff recommendation.
The developer ’s agent, New
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Keith Fielding
Town Planning, explained that the developer had spent time and money developing his proposal based on his understanding of what was currently permitted. While councillors quickly agreed that no commercial use should be allowed, the debate that followed focused on what Councilor Ingram described as a “backdoor” attempt to get approval for a high-density residential building on a lot that under current residential zoning rules was too small.
In an “on the spot” mayor-led problem-solving discussion sometimes involving the developer, his agent, the director of planning and director of engineering, the developer ’s goals were explored.
A “solution” supported by all except Councillor Ingram was to approve use of the mixed- use zone with restrictions preventing commercial use an outcome that paves the way for the development to proceed, while not preventing airBnBs and short-term rentals.
The province has disallowed public hearings for rezoning applications that are consistent with the OCP. So, while council and the developer may see this as a “win-win” outcome, it may be some time before we discover if the community agrees.
Keith Fielding is a former mayor of Peachland.
Ihave always been fascinated by the night sky. I recently sold my eight-inch Meade telescope because I could no longer lug it onto the back deck. I replaced it with a set of astronomical binoculars on a tripod. But these props are not necessary for enjoying the night sky. There are some prominent stars that can guide the observer to others, and sky charts and apps give the names and so much more.
west, with Saturn showing up faintly orange further toward the zenith. Later in the evening when it is fully dark, Orion sits either overhead or toward the west, depending on how late you go out. Jupiter is dazzlingly white above and to the right of Orion, and further to the east and to Orion’s left, there will be a bright orange star. That’s the planet Mars. These naked-eye objects are well worth the visit outside.
But the lure of it all might remain in the hunt. Where is Andromeda Galaxy? What’s the name of those fuzzy blobs close to the Big Dipper? Just gazing at the stars in the Milky Way can be an intriguing pastime.
A nighttime drive up to the top of Brenda Mines Road is well worth it. Pull over, turn off the lights, and wait until your night vision kicks in.
Observing in the Okanagan isn’t always easy. Many nights the clouds obstruct the view. But when the clouds are thin, it is perfect for observing the moon. Clouds filter the moon’s light, dimming it to make it easier on the eyes.
Binoculars are best for moon-watching. The terminator, the place where the dark and illuminated parts meet, best shows the topography of ridges, canyons, craters, and rays. A telescope will reveal myriad stars in the Milky Way but can become quite costly, with wanting special lenses and filters. The top of the line has auto location for celestial objects.
These days at sunset, Venus shines brilliantly white in the
Eventually the Milky Way appears, spanning from horizon to horizon. Get the lawn chair, sit back and just watch. Blinking airplanes will pass, and then you’ll notice all the satellites. You may see a line of Star Link satellites go past, unmistakable as they travel closely in a row. Or perhaps the international space station may pay a visit. It is the brightest man-made satellite you’ll see right now, going quite fast.
Of course, you could go to our new dog park at the end of Sanderson Road for a big vista of sky. Or just look out your door. Taking a timeout to sit quietly watching the sky is a good way to end the day. All these wonders, for free. Clear skies!
Judy Wyper is involved with the Peachland Watershed Protection Alliance, Seniors For Change, First Things First, and the South Okanagan Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
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Alex Morrison photo Northern lights in the summer of 2024.
Wineries using viticulture techniques to renew vines
Fitzpatrick is optimistic that 2025 will be a more normal growing season and he’s looking forward to harvesting close to 50 tons next fall which would produce 3,000 cases of wine.
It’s been a tough time, but it’s not all doom and gloom, he said, and local consumers need to know that wineries are alive and well and open for business. “We think of ourselves as Peachland’s winery,” he said.
Up at Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery on the Trepanier Bench, the situation is similar.
The venerable Peachland winery is not sourcing grapes from Washington or Oregon even thought it lost production from about 90 per cent of its vines in last January’s freeze, with no harvest last fall, said Abby Sharma, director of sales and marketing at Hainle.
“We do have one vintage surviving as of right now, and we will be harvesting it this year, and it’s going to be the Zweigelt grape,” he said. “Zweigelt survived, a few rows of our riesling survived. Pinot noir unfortunately will need some help.”
The good news, said Sharma, is vines that didn’t produce fruit last fall don’t all have to be torn out. They can be salvaged through viticultural techniques, and that’s the approach Hainle is taking.
“It’s more retraining that they need rather than a full replantation,” he said. “Basically you are splicing the stem and you just cut it out to the point where the stem will grow back again, and it will start to produce fruit.”
However, said Sharma, the early fruit produced by retrained vines isn’t always of the best quality and staff will have to splice the damaged vines more than once. Still, he’s optimistic for the 2025
crop. “You just have to keep splicing it until you reach that optimum quality that you’re looking for. So instead of doing a full replant, that’s the route that we chose,” he said. “We had some decent results in August of 2024 so we decided to give it one more go, let it go
through the pruning season, and in 2025 we’re going to assess it one more time and see where we land.”
There are no white wines to release this spring, but Sharma said they will release a sparkling wine, a cabernet merlot or a cabernet sauvignon this year,
and a single variety red from a previous vintage. If necessary, they’ll source grapes from Okanagan growers, he said.
The wine shop and tasting room are open every day, said Sharma, with plenty of wines from previous vintages available.••
Jeff McDonald photo
Gordon Fitzpatrick is president of Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards. Their wine shop and wine club has plenty of BC VQA wine available and their 19 Bistro @ Fitz opens May 8.
ARTS IN PEACHLAND
It’s all about HeARTS Festival 2025
Love Our SPACE is the title of the 14th Annual HeARTS Festival 2025 opening tomorrow!
Have you booked your tickets to the Red Tie Opening Gala Fundraiser tomorrow night?
The Peachland Community Arts Council (PCAC) especially hopes you will visit Our SPACE over the HeARTS Festival Artisan Showcase Weekend on February 14, 15, & 16! Their umbrella organizations to set up information booths to participate in mini-workshops and try their hand painting during a timed musical chair painting event. There are also many children’s art projects to add to the fun.
For example, the Peachland Elementary School has a very special “heart” display with an entry from
every student! The Art Gallery will display works from the Peachland Art Group, Passion 4 Art, and Pincushion Quilt Guild. Admission is by donation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Who knows who or what you may fall in love with?
Anyone interested in learning the art of watercolour painting should consider Sarah Lewke’s two-session class, Watercolour Painting for Beginners, at the historic schoolhouse on Monday, March 3 and 10, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Lewke will demonstrate basic watercolour techniques and offer projects designed to excite newcomers with some or no experience. Cost for PCAC members is $185; for non-members, $194. Register at peachlandarts.ca.
During the HeARTS Festival, the Okanagan Folk School is
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offering on February 9 a fivehour course in Stained Glass for Beginners at the home studio of instructor Shauna McKenney from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Students will learn the basic skills and techniques of Tiffany-style (copper foil method) stained glass. Students will learn about safety, glass selection, pattern preparation, glass cutting and fitting, copper foiling, soldering, and finishing. They will complete a unique, beautiful sun catcher to take home.
Other courses being offered are: Stained Glass Mosaic Heart Coasters drop-in classes on February 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. free to all members ($5 donation for non-members); a Felted Mouse With Heart Workshop, a needle felting workshop on February 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with instructor Shauna McKenney; Wire Heart Pendant workshop on February 12 and 15 from 1 p.m. until finished; a Woven Hearts Workshop on February 13 from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.; a Personalized Calligraphy Bookmark class on February 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a suggested $2 donation; a Faux Stained Glass Hearts drop-in class for beginners, February 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. There is also a Fibre Art Class with Annabel Stanley on Wednesday, February 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. when she will show you how to create a 6” wire heart that can be displayed inside or out.”
On February 14, you‘re invited to the upcoming exhibition in the main gallery of the Penticton Art Gallery (PAG): “What is on your heart? What is your heart telling you?” Over three years the PAG has partnered online and in person with all the Indigenous communities in the Syilx homelands to share their interdisciplinary works and programmes.
Christopher Byrd is the editor of the Peachland Community Arts Council newsletter.
Red Tie Gala is a party and a fundraiser
Break out your red tie for Saturday’s Red Tie Opening Gala fundraiser at the yellow schoolhouse in support of Our SPACE and to celebrate its opening.
And if you don’t own a red tie, that’s okay. Anything red will do, says organizer Paula McLaughlin.
“We’re calling it a Red Tie gala and we’re asking people to dress to a certain theme,” said McLaughlin. “Red shoes, red dress, red lipstick, it all works. We want people to have the feeling that this is a very special event, a high-calibre event.”
Our SPACE is the acronym for School for Peachland Arts, Culture and Ecology. It now occupies the yellow school house full-time and
is responsible for operating costs so this is a critical fundraiser for them, said McLauglin. There will be an art auction and a 50/50 draw.
“This is a party but it’s also a fundraiser so we’re asking people to come, bring their chequebooks, and be ready to support,” she said.
Tickets are available only at peachlandarts.ca, $45 for arts council members and $50 for non-members. That gets you freshly shucked oysters, sparkling wine from Summerhill Pyramid Winery, additional appetizers and assorted beverages, live jazz and the new art exhibit at the Peachland Art Gallery which is also in the building. ••
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Maria Bandol photo Ice is forming on Hardy Falls with this chilly
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Subi the pooch checking the menu at Porto Peach before placing an order.
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SATURDAY
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Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM
Peachland Legion 250-767-9404
Meat Draw & 50-50 Draw 3-5 PM
Everyone Welcome
SUNDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Movement and dance 12-12:45 PM
Intro to Ballet 1-1:45 PM
Beginners Ballet 2-2:55 PM
Jazz 3-3:55 PM
MONDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
Mini batters (ages 4 to 6) 5:15-6 PM
Baseball fundamentals (ages 7 to 9) 6
PM-7 PM
Volleyball 7:00-8:15 ($5.25 drop in)
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
50+ Fitness 8-9 AM
Variety singers 9:30-11:30 AM
We Art Here 12 PM
Bridge 1 PM
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
250-767-0141
Ladies Coffee 1-2 PM
Peachland Boys and Girls Club
250-767-2515
Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM
Family Tot play time 9:30-1 PM
School’s out 2:30-5 PM
TUESDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Flow Yoga 9-10 AM
Remedy yoga (Level 2) 10:30-11:45
Learn to Weight train 12-1 PM
Pickleball Drills and Play
Pickleball drills & play
10:30-12:30 PM
*NEW* Yoga for your back
3:15-4:30 PM
Events
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Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Carpet Bowling 9:30-12 PM
Fellowship (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 Wellness Centre
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Ladies Coffee & Cards 11-12 PM
Men’s Coffee & Cards 1-3 PM
WEDNESDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Indoor walking 8-9 AM
Pickleball 3.0 11-1 PM ($5:25 drop in)
Mini kickers (ages 4 -6) 5:15-6 PM
Soccer fundamentals (ages 7 to 9)
6-7 PM
Quilters 8-4 PM
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
50+ Fitness 9-10 AM
Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30 AM
Bridge 1:00-3:30 PM
Tae Kwon Do 5:30-8:30 PM
Peachland Boys and Girls Club
250-767-2515
Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM
School’s Out 2:30-5 PM
Element Club 6-8 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre
250-767-0141
Tia Chi 10-11 AM
Sunshine Singers 1-2 PM
THURSDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Art group 8-4 PM
Volleyball 5-6:15 PM ($5.25 drop in)
*NEW* Yoga for your back
3:15-4:30 PM
Pickleball all play 6:30-8:15 PM
($5.25 drop in)
Peachland Wellness Centre
*NEW* Wellness Circle 1-2:30
Get Your Benefits and Credits Now Hosted by the Canadian Revenue
Agency
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
Yoga 8:30-9:30 AM
Iron & Silk 11-12 PM
Ukulele 1-2:30 PM
Peachland Library
250-767-9111
Winter Story Time 11 AM
Stay & Play 11:45 AM
Peachland Legion 250-767-9404
Meat draw & 50-50 3-5 PM
FRIDAY
Peachland Community Centre
250-767-2133
Flow yoga 9-10 AM ($11.55 Drop in)
Remedy Yoga level 1 10:30-11:45 AM
Creative playtime (Free program kids 0 to 6) 10 AM-12 PM
Pickleball all play 3-4:45 PM
($5.25 drop in)
Yoga for pickleball 12-1 PM
Peachland Boys and Girls Club
250-767-2515
Peachland Preschool 8:30-12:15 PM
Schools Out 2:30-5 PM
T.G.I.F. 6-8 PM
Peachland Wellness Centre 250-767-0141
Intergenerational Choir 10 AM
Peachland Library 250-767-9111
LEGO Builds 3-4 PM
50 Plus Centre 250-767-9133
50+ Fitness 9-10 AM
Coffee Bean 10:15-12 PM
Chair Yoga 10:30-11:30
Canasta 1-4 PM
Knitting 1-3 PM
For information on more programs at Peachland Community Centre search on-line “Peachland Recreational Guide – Winter 2024”. For additional
information re: Pickleball lessons and games, contact Zoe at 250-767-2133
UPCOMING ARTS AND CULTURE
SATURDAY
HeARTs Festival Opening RED TIE GALA at Our SPACE, 5-9 p,m, SUNDAY
Felting workshop with Susan Neill Mouse with heart 1-4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Wire Heart pendant with Silvana 10-4 p.m.
THURSDAY 10-2 p.m.
HEARTS FESTIVAL EVENTS
Monday, Feb. 10
We Art Here open house at 50 plus centre, 12-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Passion 4 Art open house at 50 plus centre, 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Pincushion Quilters open house at Community Centre 10-2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Peachland Art Group open house at Community Centre 10-3 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday Feb. 14-16
ARTISAN SHOWCASE WEEKEND in Our SPACE 10-4 p.m. each day with interest group displays, sales, art and craft activities, live music, art exhibit and refreshments.
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS
Bargain Bin donating half of sales to Peachland Food Bank
Peachland’s Bargain Bin is stepping up to raise funds for the local food bank next week.
The Bargain Bin, which sells gently used clothing and household goods, is donating fifty per cent of its sales from February 12 to 15 to the Peachland Food Bank.
The need is great, said Bargain
Bin spokesperson Jolinda Froehlich.
“The food bank distributes over 2,000 kg of food each month,” she said. “There were about 735 to 750 visits each month to the food bank in 2024 from 300 unique users. Not all of them visit the food bank weekly, but many of them do,” she
said.
The cash raised by the Bargain Bin goes to to the food bank so it can purchase perishables like milk, eggs & meat, said Froehlich. “The demand in Peachland has tripled since COVID and keeps increasing,” she said.
“We’re hoping that the Peach-
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land community can pay us a visit next week and help us raise funds for a critical service that helps so many of our friends and neighbours.”
The Bargain Bin is located in the Peachland United Church, 4421 4 Street.
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