May 7-June 1 - Month of Mayhem
We are bringing it back....The River's MONTH OF MAY-HEM!!!! Ever week in May we are giving away a different EXTREME Adventure! 
Details here.

Hit Locker
Guess the song we bust out of the hit locker and win money!! Details here.

Brain Buster
Every weekday Mike will ask you the Brain Buster of the day.  Keep those guesses coming and if you are the first one to correctly guess the answer the daily prize will be all yours!!

Froggy Friday
Every Friday we give you the chance to win a Senor Froggy's Combo Meal!!  Click here to find out how! 

Zumba!
Looking for a fun way to exercise with your friends!! How about Zumba?  Click here to enter to win ZUMBA BIG BASH tickets!



SAT - MAY 19
Mike will be live on location at THE BRICK from 11am-3pm for their Tent Sale



MAY

NOW- JUNE 17 - PETER'S PENNIES FOR PROSTATE
THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT IS TAKING PENNIES OUT OF CIRCULATION BUT NOW YOU CAN PUT THEM TO GOOD USE!  THE RIVER IS SUPPORTING OUR SISTER STATION RADIO NL'S MORNING MAYOR PETER OLSEN, WHO HAS FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE WITH PROSTATE CANCER. HE HAD SURGERY AND IS NOW ON THE MEND. NL BROADCASTING HAS TEAMED UP WITH CIBC FOR PETER’S PENNIES FOR PROSTATE IN SUPPORT OF PETER OLSEN AND EVERYONE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY PROSTATE CANCER. ALL DONATIONS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO THE PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION BC.  WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DONATE YOUR PENNIES IN THE PETER’S PENNIES FOR PROSTATE DONATION BOXES AT ANY OF  THE CIBC BANKING CENTRES IN KAMLOOPS AND AREA (CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF LOCATIONS). WE’RE COLLECTING YOUR PENNIES UNTIL JUNE 16TH AND WE’LL MAKE A CHEQUE PRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF ALL DONORS AT THE PROSTATE WALK AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK ON FATHER’S DAY. LETS MAKE EVERY PENNY COUNT AND, TOGETHER, LETS BEAT PROSTATE CANCER.

May 17 - 2012 United Way Spirit Awards
 Thursday, May 17 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm in the The Mountain Room, Campus Activity Centre, TRU.  Tickets $15 for this luncheon. FMI 250-372-9933 or office@unitedwaytnc.ca

MAY 18 - PRO-D DAY CAMP @ THE KAMLOOPS MUSEUM
9AM-4PM $45 8-12 YEAR OLDS. JOIN THE KAMLOOPS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES AND LEARN ALL ABOUT THE HISTORY OF KAMLOOPS. STEP BACK IN TIME AND DISCOVER PIONEER LIFE, EXPLORE THE WORLD OF FUR TRADING AND UNEARTH HIDDEN GEMS. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING 250-828-3500

May 20^th - SCTI GOLF TOURNAMENT 
The 15^th annual South Central Trucking and Industry Golf Tournament in support of Royal Inland Hospital Foundation will be held on Friday, May 25^th at Rivershore Estates and Golf Links. The events platinum sponsors are James Western Star Freightliner, and Jaeden Resources Limited. To register, or for more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Jennifer Johnson at the RIH Foundation office at 250 – 314 – 23 – 25.

MAY 18 – 21 - KYSA CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT @ VARIIOUS KAMLOOPS FIELDS
MORE INFO... HTTP://KYSACUP.COM/

May 18 – 21 - Freddy's Annual Charity Tournament (F.A.C.T)
Freddy's Annual Charity Tournament (F.A.C.T.) for KidSport is back, and its bigger and better than ever!! This 7/3 Coed tourney raises funds for KidSport which removes financial hurdles for kids to play organized sports. This year F.A.C.T. will be held May 18th to 21st (May-Long Weekend). FMI http://www.westsydeleague.ca/Freddy_s__F.A.C.T.html

May 19^th - 21^st- BC WILDLIFE PARK – VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND
The Victoria Day Weekend will be full of fun at the B.C. Wildlife Park – Saturday through Monday, May 19^th through the 21^st. Enjoy three performances each day from Juno Award winner Peter Puffin’s Whale Tales. There’ll be activities for the whole family, from paintball target shooting to the Wildlife Express Miniature train – and of course, the animals!  The BC Wildlife Park is located just 10 minutes from downtown Kamloops, just off the East Trans Canada Highway.

APRIL 23 TO MAY 21 - THIS ART IS MADE FOR WALKIN’ AT THE KAMLOOPS ARTS COUNCIL’S 13TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN ARTWALK
THERE’LL BE PLENTY OF ART TO BE SEEN IN THE KAMLOOPS CORE DURING THE DOWNTOWN ARTWALK.   MORE THAN 40 RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS, GALLERIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HAVE JOINED IN THIS YEAR, INCLUDING LAVENDER LINGERIE, ANDERSON’S SEWING, AND ALL A-BOARD GAMES.   PICK UP YOUR COMPLIMENTARY MAP AT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES OR THE OLD COURTHOUSE ANYTIME AFTER APRIL 20TH, AND BEGIN YOUR SELF-GUIDED TOUR APRIL 23RD. PARKING AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE – STOP #1 ON THE MAP, 7 SEYMOUR STREET WEST – IS FREE.   FMI CONTACT KATHY SINCLAIR 250-372-7323

MAY 11 – 19TH ANNUAL TRU ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS GOLF TOURNAMENT
THE 19TH ANNUAL TRU ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS GOLF TOURNAMENT IS TAKING PLACE AT PINRIDGE GOLF COURSE ON FRIDAY MAY 11TH. CHECK IN IS AT 12:30 WITH A SHOT GUN START AT 2PM.  TICKETS ARE $75 A PERSON AND THAT INCLUDES 18 HOLES OF GOLF, BBQ LUNCH. DINNER, AND PRIZES.  THERE WILL ALSO BE A SILENT AUCTION.FMI CALL 250-828-5264
 

May 25^th - PHOENIX CENTRE 
The Phoenix Centre is proud to present Dr. Peter Ferentzy – author of the book “Dealing With Addiction – Why The 20^th Century Was Wrong” – Friday afternoon, May 25^th at 2:30 at Desert Gardens Community Centre (540 Seymour Street). Tickets are $35 each, on sale in advance at the Phoenix Centre (922 – 3^rd Avenue) – and will also be on sale at the door.
 

MAY 26 - SPRING AUTHOR SERIES @ THE KAMLOOPS LIBRARY
2:30PM FEATURING MANOLIS ALIGIZAKIS READING FROM HIS LATEST BOOK OF POETRY NOSTOS AND ALGOS. THIS SERIES IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH FREE SEATING. CALL THE KAMLOOPS LIBRARY AT 250-372-5145 TO SECURE YOUR SEAT.
 

MAY 26-MAY 27 – THE KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE SOCIETY ANNUAL MINIATURE AIRSHOW
THE KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE SOCIETY WILL BE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL MINIATURE AIRSHOW ON SATURDAY MAY 26TH AND SUNDAY MAY 27TH FROM 10AM TO 4PM. ALL ARE WELCOME.  THE AIRSHOW WILL INCLUDE MANY TYPES OF AIRCRAFT FROM SMALL ELECTRIC POWERED FOAM TYPE AIRPLANES UP TO AND INCLUDING GIANT SCALE AIRCRAFT POWERED BY LARGE GASOLINE ENGINES. EVEN GLIDERS AND HELICOPTERS WILL BE THERE. THE KMAS MODEL AIRPORT IS LOCATED 20 MINUTES NORTH OF KAMLOOPS ON HIGHWAY 5 DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE TOLKO SAWMILL. JUST FOLLOW THE SIGNS.  THERE WILL BE A CONCESSION SERVING FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AT THE FIELD. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DONALD CALNE AT 250 434 9956 OR AT DBCALNE@MAIL.UBC.CA
 

May 27^th - KAMLOOPS MODEL AIRPLANE
 The Kamloops Model Airplane Society will hold their annual miniature airshow on Saturday and Sunday, May 26^th and 27^th from 10:00 till 4:00 each day.  The KMAS Model Airport is located 20 minutes north of Kamloops on Highway 5, across from the Tolko sawmill. Follow the signs. For more information call 250 – 434 – 9956.

MAY 27 - THE WOMAN'S FAIR @ THE KAMLOOPS CONVENTION CENTRE
10AM-4PM COME JOIN US AT THE KAMLOOPS CONVENTION CENTRE, AND HAVE A FUN DAY, THAT'S JUST FOR US WOMEN. WE HAVE OVER 20 VENDORS WITH AMAZING PRODUCTS FOR YOU, YOUR HOME, OR A FAMILY MEMBER. VISIT EACH VENDOR TO ENTER TO WIN AN AMAZING PRIZE. FIRST 100 WOMAN GET A GOODY BAG FILLED WITH GREAT PRODUCTS AND COUPONS. ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT DONATIONS TO YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK ARE ENCOURAGED.

May 29 – SPCA City Challenge Final Round up event
On May 29, there is a final Roundup event at the Kamloops Walmart store. There will be a barbecue and raffle ticket sale, and Radio NL will be broadcasting from the store location.

MAY 31 - RED LIGHTS & BLACK HEARTS GUIDED WALKING TOUR WITH THE KAMLOOPS MUSEUM
6PM-7:30PM $10 JOIN THE KAMLOOPS MUSEUM FOR A WALKING TOUR OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA AND EXPLORE THE DARKER SIDE OF KAMLOOPS. LEARN ALL ABOUT HOUSES OF ILL REPUTE, OPIUM DENS, BROTHELS AND KAMLOOPS ICONS. NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY CALLING 250-828-3500

May 1 to 31 - SPCA CITY CHALLENGE
Kamloops is taking on Prince George for the annual SPCA City Challenge. The two communities are competing against each other, with bragging rights to the one who raises the most cash for their local SPCA. The theme of this year's City Challenge is "old rivals meet again."  On Saturday, May 15, the public is invited to the BC SPCA & Hill's® Science Diet® Open House at the Kamloops shelter from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-focused event includes a barbecue, children's games and prizes, a bouncy house for kids and special guests of the furry and four-legged kind from the shelter. On May 29, there is a final Roundup event at the Kamloops Walmart store. There will be a barbecue and raffle ticket sale, and Radio NL will be broadcasting from the store location.  Then on May 31 from 5 p.m. on, a pub night fundraiser is set for the Fox'n Hounds, 945 Columbia St. West.  Tickets are $10 and include a scrumptious dinner. There will also be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction. The Kamloops SPCA alone cares for 1,700 animals a year. Help the Kamloops branch of the BC SPCA help more homeless animals in your community. Your gift could save a life. Please donate today.

May 31 – SPCA Pub Night Fundraiser
Then on May 31 from 5 p.m. on, a pub night fundraiser is set for the Fox'n Hounds, 945 Columbia St. West.  Tickets are $10 and include a scrumptious dinner. There will also be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction.

NOW – OCT 27 - 2012 FARMERS' MARKET SEASON
THE FIRST KAMLOOPS REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKET OF THE SEASON STARTS ON SPRIL 21ST! THE FARMERS MARKET RUNS FROM 8 A.M. TO NOON EVERY SATURDAY STARTING APRIL 21 TO OCT. 27 IN THE 200 BLOCK ST. PAUL ST & STUART WOOD SCHOOLYARD. COME CHECK OUT THE SELECTION OF BEDDING PLANTS, VEGGIE SEEDLINGS, AND SEEDS, FRESH PRODUCE, MEAT,FISH AND EGGS. AS WELL, WIDE ASSORTMENT OF BAKED GOODS, CRAFTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.

VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF COMMUNITY EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT REQUIRE VOLUNTEERS. “VOLUNTEER KAMLOOPS” IS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS WITH VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. FOR INFORMATION ON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES CHECK THEIR WEBSITE - WWW.VOLUNTEERKAMLOOPS.ORG

HOT NITE VOLUNTEERS
Hot Nite in the City is looking for a volunteer or two, to take photographs at this year’s show. Volunteers will be given Hot Nite’s cameras to use at the show and will be required to snap pictures from registration at 8 am until the end of the awards presentations at 5 pm. If you have an eye for detail and a passion for cars please email the_70judge@hotmail.com

Big Brothers and Sisters
Big Brothers and Sisters of Kamloops are looking for male and female volunteers.  Big brothers and sisters  are role models who can spare 2 – 4 hours a week.  All of the children in the Program come from single-parent families, and you can make a positive impact on a child’s life.  For more information call 250 – 374 – 6134  or stop by THE office weekdays at 821 seymour street.


JUNE

June 2^nd - SCHUBERT DRIVE YARD SALE 
The 2^nd Annual Schubert Drive Neighbourhood Yard Sale is coming up on Saturday, June 2^nd.  More than 20 households are participating.  It gets underway at 10:00 and goes till 4:00.
 

JUNE 1-3 - INTERIOR WELLNESS FESTIVAL
INTERIOR WELLNESS FESTIVAL is taking  place at the TRU’s Campus Activity Centre June 1-3.  Admission is FREE for 3 Days of Transformational Wellness! Workshops, Seminars, Yoga & Fitness Classes, Marketplace, Entertainment.  Fundraiser for SPCA & United Way.  Sponsored by Nature’s Fare. This is perfect for ppl who:

• have always wanted to take a yoga or Zumba class
• have been wondering what foods to eat to balance your diet
• could you use more mental clarity and focus
• want to try meditation
• interested in getting foot reflexology or massage
• hoping to connect with a vibrant community of like-minded, healthy people

JUNE 2 - BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB RACE FOR KIDS
97.5 THE RIVER AND THE KAMLOOPS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HAVE PARTNERED FOR THE RACE FOR KIDS CHALLENGE. SIGN UP A TEAM OF FIVE AND COMPETE IN A SERIES OF CHALLENGING CHECKPOINTS THAT’LL TEST YOUR MIND AND BODY. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS RAISE FUNDS FOR THE KAMLOOPS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND BRINGS AWARENESS THAT ALL KIDS HAVE POTENTIAL TO BE GREAT. THE RACE FOR KIDS CHALLENGE. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO VISIT THE KAMLOOPS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OFFICE IN MCARTHUR ISLAND OR CLICK HERE

June 2 - Garage & Bake Sale Fundraiser at Sahali Centre (Mall)
There is a Garage & Bake Sale Fundraiser at Sahali Centre (Mall) put on by the Evening Auxiliary to Royal Inland Hospital on June 2nd from 9:30 – 5:30 PM

JUNE 8-10 - KAMLOOPS FUSION ROTARACT PRESENTS CAMP FOCUS
KAMLOOPS FUSION ROTARACT PRESENTS CAMP FOCUS JUNE 8-10 AT CAMP GRAFTON ON THE SHUSWAP.  THIS IS A LEADERSHIP CAMP FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES 14-18.  THE GOAL OF CAMP FOCUS IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, TEAM BUILDING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT.  CAMP FOCUS IS A ROTARACT SPONSORED CAMP; ACCOMMODATION, MEALS AND GAMES ARE ALL INCLUDED.  THERE IS A $20 NON-REFUNDABLE COMMITMENT FEE BUT OTHER THAN THAT THE CAMP IS FREE.. APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY MAY 31ST.  APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE PICKED UP AND DROPPED OFF (ALONG WITH COMMITMENT FEE) AT NL BROADCASTING 611 LANSDOWNE ST. FMI CONTACT SARAH LORD AT 250 299 8001 OR EMAIL KAMLOOPSFUSIONROTARACT@GMAIL.COM

June 13th – 17th  - Shooting Star Amusements coming to Sahali Mall 

May 14 -  June 15 Kay Bingham Elementary School SHOE Drive for Nicaragua
Students at Kay Bingham are holding a shoe drive to help people facing extreme in Nicaragua. Hundreds live at the garbage dump and live without basic needs such as clothing, food, and clean water. Knowing that shoes are an important necessity, students are asking people in our community to dig deep and ask everyone they know if they have any spare shoes. They will take ANY shoes in any condition. If you would like to just drop by the school with a few shoes, do so any time from 9am to 1pm on school days.  Drop off is OUTDOORS at 950 Southill Street (Kay Bingham Elementary School)... there will be bins placed just inside the fence on the LARGE field.  Collecting is also going on at the TCC, Northhills Mall, Westmount Elementary, Dr. Hallett's office. If you would like to organize a little mini-drive at your school or businesses, you are encouraged to do so, just please notify organizers on facebook under Kay Bingham Elementary School SHOE Drive for Nicaragua.

June 16th  - PUTTIN ON THE GLITZ 

TD Canada Trust and The United Steel Workers Local 7619 is hosting their 2nd Annual “Puttin’ On The Glitz” for the ladies on Saturday, June 16th.   There wil be dueling pianos, appetizers and a wonderful meal with all proceeds going to Interior Community Services, Youth at Risk Programs.  The event is being held at Hotel 540 and the cost is $75.00 for an evening out with friends and/or co-workers.  For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Karen at Interior Community Services, 250-554-3134 ext. 204 or TD Canada Trust.

JUNE 17 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS FATHER'S DAY/SURPLUSHERBY'S RALLY/PROSTRATECANCER RUN   
JUNE 17TH IS THE ANNUAL PROSTATE RUN AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK.  THE RIVER’S SISTER STATION’S MORNING MAYOR, PETER OLSEN, WILL BE THE PROSTATE RUN MC AND NL BROADCASTING AND CIBC WILL BE DOING THE “PETER’S PENNIES FOR PROSTATE” CHEQUE PRESENTATION TO THE PROSTATE FOUNDATION FOR ALL THE MONEY DONATED FROM THE CAMPAIGN. THE BROCK LIONS CLUB WILL BE PUTTING ON A PANCAKE BREAKFAST AFTER THE RUN AND UNCLE CHRIS THE CLOWN WILL BE CLOWNING AROUND!

YOU CAN PICK UP REGISTRATION FORMS FOR FUNDRAISING AT ANY SAFEWAY. OR GO ON LINE TO FATHERSDAYRUN.CA  AND SET UP A PERSONAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISING PAGE.  REGISTRATION IS $35 FOR KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE.  THE RUN REGISTRATION IS AT 8AM THE RUN STARTS AT 930.  THERE WILL BE SOME AWARDS AND DRAWS FOLLOWING THE RUN

June 17^th - VALLEYVIEW OVERLANDER LIONS CLUB RAFFLE 
 The Valleyview Overlanders Lions Club 19^th Annual Boat & Motor Raffle is coming up on Fathers Day, June 17^th at Rona Home Centre 1555 Versatile Drive.   Only 2,000 tickets will be sold, they are $5.00 each
Prizes:
1^st: 12 foot boat with Electric Trolling Motor from Domenic’s Marine Ltd.
2^nd: $400,00 in Cash donated by Coopers Foods
3^rd:  BBQ donated by Rona Home Centre.

July 14 – 22 - SHUSWAP FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
The 29^th Shuswap Arts Festival is coming up July 14 – 22.  This years festival is offerering two workshops.  For information contact Jeanette at 250-832-5809 or go to their website at www.artsfestivalshuswap.ca.
JUNE 23 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS KIDS GO WILD DAY 
Bobs and Lolo

June 30^th - LITTLE WARRIORS   
 “Little Warriors” is a national charitable organization dedicated to educating adults on how to prevent child sexual abuse. The group will offer the “Stewards Of Children” program – a three-hour session – on Saturday, June 30^th at the North Shore Community Centre on Cottonwood Avenue. Cost is $30.00 per person, or $25 for a group of 2 or more. Register online at www.littlewarriors.ca - or by calling toll free to 1 – 888 – 440 – 1343.

June 30 – July 7 - Mainstage 2012 looking for volunteers– Provincial Theatre Festival
Mainstage 2012 organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the event. Volunteer Orientation, hosted by Starbucks - Tuesday June 12, 6:30 at the Kamloops Old Courthouse. They are looking for people to help with Administration  & Registration, General Help, Hospitality, Silent Auction, Transportation drive a 7 passenger van.  (Need some “night owls” to fill some evening spots, but vans run all day to transport guests around).  For more information or for volunteer application forms:  www.tbcmainstage.ca ;  Theatre BC Office is in the Old Courthouse at 1^st and Seymour.   Phone 778-471-5620


JULY


AUGUST
   
AUG 6 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS BC BEARS DAY  
Peter Puffin's Whale Tales! and Peter andFriends Puppet Theatre

August 12^th  - QUEENS JUBILEE 
 The Kamloops Multicultural Society and the Kamloops Heritage Railway have joined forces to celebrate the Queens 60^th Jubilee over three days in August.  Their events get underway on August 10^th with opening ceremonies at the Station Place and continue over the next two days.  For information contact Del at 250-376-8427 or visit them on the weg at www.queensjubileekamloops.ca.


SEPTEMBER
   
SEPT 9 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS GRANDPARENTS DAY 
   

OCTOBER

OCT 8 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS TEDDY BEAR PICNIC & FARMERS' MARKET 

APRIL 21 – OCT 27 - 2012 FARMERS' MARKET SEASON
THE FIRST KAMLOOPS REGIONAL FARMERS' MARKET OF THE SEASON STARTS ON SPRIL 21ST! THE FARMERS MARKET RUNS FROM 8 A.M. TO NOON EVERY SATURDAY STARTING APRIL 21 TO OCT. 27 IN THE 200 BLOCK ST. PAUL ST & STUART WOOD SCHOOLYARD. COME CHECK OUT THE SELECTION OF BEDDING PLANTS, VEGGIE SEEDLINGS, AND SEEDS, FRESH PRODUCE, MEAT,FISH AND EGGS. AS WELL, WIDE ASSORTMENT OF BAKED GOODS, CRAFTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.


OCT 19, 20,21 & 26, 27, 28 - BOO AT THE ZOO
 

DECEMBER

DEC 14 TO JAN 6 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS 15TH ANNUAL WILDLIGHTS FESTIVAL