FEBRUARY


FEB 17 - MAR 5 - YMCA – YWCA’S STRONG KIDS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

THIS FEBRUARY THE RIVER’S MATT BELLAMY AND CRYSTAL LILLY ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE YMCA – YWCA’S STRONG KIDS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. THIS CAMPAIGN IS FOCUSED ON RAISING MUCH NEEDED RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PROVEN YMCA PROGRAMS THAT GIVE KIDS THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO LIVE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIVES NOW, BUT ALSO TO GROW INTO PRODUCTIVE ADULTS.  SUPPORTING THE YMCA STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN DIRECTLY SUPPORTS CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY.  EVERYONE IS WELCOME AT THE YMCA.  YOUR GENEROUS DONATION WILL HELP THE YMCA, TO ENSURE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE HEALTHIER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR FINANCIAL SITUATION. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN AND TO MAKE A DONATION, CLICK ON ONE OF THESE LINKS:
CRYSTAL'S PAGE: HTTPS://CAMPAIGN.YMCASTRONGKIDS.CA/SSLPAGE.ASPX?PID=1164&TAB=0&FRSID=3024 MATT’S PAGE: HTTPS://CAMPAIGN.YMCASTRONGKIDS.CA/MATTBELLAMY?FRSID=3008


FEB 22 - KAMLOOPS BLAZERS VS. VICTORIA @ THE INTERIOR SAVINGS CENTRE
7:00 PM MORE INFO... HTTP://WWW.BLAZERHOCKEY.COM/


FEB 23-MAR 18TH - 34TH ANNUAL STRIKES FOR TYKES FUNDRAISER
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KAMLOOPS & REGION 34TH ANNUAL STRIKES FOR TYKES RUNS FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 18TH IN KAMLOOPS AS WELL AS APRIL 1ST IN MERRITT. LOTS OF SPECIAL DAYS AND SPECIAL PRIZES AND IT'S ALWAYS TONS OF FUN! FMI ON HOW TO GET A TEAM TOGETHER FOR STRIKES FOR TYKES, GO TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF KAMLOOPS ON FB, WWW.BBBSKAMLOOPS.CA OR CALL 374-6134:)


FEB 25 - KAMLOOPS BLAZERS VS. VANCOUVER @ THE INTERIOR SAVINGS CENTRE
7:00 PM MORE INFO... HTTP://WWW.BLAZERHOCKEY.COM/


FEB 25 - COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR
NEW LIFE MISSION IS HOSTING THE COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR, A 5 & 10KM WALK IN SUPORT OF NLM'S WORK WITH THE HUNGRY, ADDICTED, HOMELESS AND HURTING IN KAMLOOPS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR 25 TEAM CAPTAINS OR PEOPLE TO JOIN A TEAM, TO WALK WITH US ON FEB 25TH AND RAISE MONEY FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE. BESIDES GETTING THIS WARM, TINGLY FEELING IN YOUR HEART FOR BEING SO NICE, YOU'LL ALSO GET ONE OF OUR FAMOUS "COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR" TOQUES! FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO SIGN UP. CALL THE MISSION @ 250-372-9898, EMAIL INFO@NEWLIFEMSION. OR GO TO WWW.NEWLIFEMISSION.CA


FEBRUARY 25 - KAMLOOPS MINOR BASEBALL  IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
EVERY SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY:  FEBRUARY 25TH  KAMLOOPS MINOR BASEBALL WILL HAVE IN-PERSON REGISTRATION DAYS AT MCARTHUR ISLAND SPORTS CENTRE FROM 11:00AM - 3:00PM.  FOR MORE INFORMATION PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO VISIT WWW.KAMLOOPSBASEBALL.COM  OR CONTACT MELODY LOWES, REGISTRAR @ 250-376-8572 (HOME) OR MELODY@KAMLOOPSMINORBASEBALL.CA


FEB 18 –26 - 2ND ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW @ THE OLD COURTHOUSE CULTURAL CENTRE.
HTTP://WWW.KAMLOOPSARTS.COM/EVENTS/ANNUAL-EVENTS/JURIED-ART-SHOW


FEBRUARY 20-26: TOONIE TOSS AT THE DOWNTOWN Y POOL IN SUPPORT OF THE Y STRONG KIDS CAMPAIGN


FEB 26 - MAR 18 - KAMLOOPS FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 2012
9AM-9PM. PERFORMANCES BY STUDENTS OF KAMLOOPS AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN ALL DISCIPLINES. ALL COMPETITIONS CULMINATE WITH THE HONOURS CONCERT HELD AT SAGEBRUSH THEATRE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH AT 2:00 PM SHOWCASING THE BEST OF ALL THE DISCIPLINES FROM THE PAST 3 WEEKS. MORE INFO... HTTP://KFPA.CA/]


BY YOUTH 4 YOUTH/BY4Y - KAG TEEN & YOUTH COUNCIL

THE KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY IS ASKING TEENS AND YOUTH TO TELL THEM WHAT THEY WANT TO DO AT THE KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY.  THEIR GOAL IS TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL TEENS AND YOUTH TO CREATE AND DEVELOP PROGRAMMING THAT IS REFLECTIVE OF THE PASSIONS, INTERESTS, ISSUES AND EVENTS THAT EFFECT AND ENGAGE THE YOUTH COMMUNITY. THEY ARE CALLING ALL INTERESTED YOUTH (AGES 13 TO 21) IN KAMLOOPS AND THE SURROUNDING REGION TO JOIN THEIR NEW TEEN AND YOUTH COUNCIL—BY YOUTH 4 YOUTH. BY4Y MEMBERS WILL WORK WITH THE EDUCATION COORDINATOR TO INITIATE EVENTS, PROJECTS AND BMO OPEN GALLERY EXHIBITIONS.  PARTICIPATION IS FREE AND, UPON SCHOOL APPROVAL, HOURS MAY BE COUNTED TOWARDS REQUIRED VOLUNTEERISM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. FMI CONTACT TARIN IRIS HUGHES THUGHES@KAG.BC.CA   250-377-2405


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  


HIGH COUNTRY TOASTMASTERS

YOU CAN LEARN TO COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY AND PRACTICE YOUR SPEAKING SKILLS IN A FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE HIGH COUNTRY ACHIEVERS TOASTMASTERS. THE GROUP MEETS EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 7:00 TILL 9:00 AT DESERT GARDENS (540 SEYMOUR STREET). FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 250 – 299 – 7317.


THURSDAYS - OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES HAND-MADE CARDS AT SAHALI MALL
THE CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP IN THESE INDIVIDUALLY-CREATED CARDS MAKE THEM A TREASURE TO GIVE AND A WONDERFUL SURPRISE TO RECEIVE. SUPPORT THE WORK OF OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES AND THEIR TEAM OF ARTISANS WHO ARE LEARNING A SKILL AND EARNING A BIT OF MONEY. PUT IT ON YOUR LIST: STOP BY SAHALI MALL AND LEARN HOW TRULY SPECIAL YOUR VALENTINES, EASTER CARDS, ANY-TIME CARDS, CAN BE.



MARCH


MAR 4TH - KAMLOOPS SNOWMOBILE “FAMILY FUN DAY”

THE KAMLOOPS SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION WILL HOST A “FAMILY FUN DAY”
-SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH
-SUNDAY APRIL 1ST
…FOR BEGINNER AND ADVANCED SNOWMOBILERS. MEET AT THE FORTUNE A & W AT 9:00 IN THE MORNING – THE GROUP WILL TRAVEL TO THE CHALET AND TRAIL AREA TOGETHER. THERE’LL BE PRIZES, AND LUNCH INCLUDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 250 – 554 – 3779, OR 250 – 371 – 1662.

MARCH 8 - WORLD KIDNEY DAY AT SAHALI MALL
COME AND TALK TO THE EXPERTS, SEE A KIDNEY DIALYSIS MACHINE FOR YOURSELF, CHAT WITH THE MAYOR AND BUY A KIDNEY-CAKE-POP! A CHANCE TO FIND OUT HOW WELL YOUR KIDNEYS ARE FUNCTIONING AND HOW TO PROTECT THEM. YOU CAN CHECK TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON THE PROVINCIAL REGISTRY FOR ORGAN DONATION. EVERYONE WELCOME. NO CHARGE.


NOW- MAR 10 - BEARING WITNESS: WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION @ THE KAMLOOPS ART GALLERY
DRAWN FROM THE VANCOUVER ART GALLERY'S PERMANENT COLLECTION, THIS EXHIBITION BRINGS TOGETHER THE WORK OF 27 ARTISTS WHO EXAMINE INDUSTRAIL EXPLOITATION, LARGE-SCALE GOVERNMENT ACTION, THE ATROCITIES OF WAR, THE HISTORY OF SLAVERY
AND THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY. MORE INFO... HTTP://WWW.KAG.BC.CA/ 


MAR 11 - DISCOVER NATURE AT THE BC WILDLIFE PARK

HEAD TO THE WILDLIFE PARK ON MARCH 11TH FOR 9:30AM-4:00PM FOR THEIR FIRST SPECIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR.  PLANNED ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: DEMONSTRATION BOOTHS WILL BE SET UP BY LOTS OF COMMUNITY GROUPS. THERE’S ALSO GOING TO BE FACE PAINTING, THE HOME HARDWARE DOUBLE H CORRAL FAMILY FARM, 1:00PM - "THE SNAKES OF BC" WORKSHOP,  11:00AM - "ALIEN SPECIES" WORKSHOP, 10:00AM - GOPHER SNAKE ENCOUNTER, 2:00PM - LONG EARED OWL ENCOUNTER AND A HOT DOG SPECIAL! FMI CALL 250-573-3242 ext.226 or 259


MAR 18 - THE RIVER'S SPRING RUNOFF 10K

THE RIVER’S SPRING RUN OFF IS HAPPENING ON MAR 18 THIS YEAR.  THE RACE STARTS AT 10AM AT ARTHUR STEVENSON SCHOOL - VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS  AT 2890 BANK ROAD. THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION IS MAR 16. THE COURSE IS "FLAT AND FAST" AND IS A GREAT PB CERTIFIED COURSE. IT IS SET IN A QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA PARTIALLY BORDERING A GOLF COURSE AND CLOSE TO A RIVER. THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR ON THE NEW COURSE. PLEASE FOR SAFETY REASONS - NO HEADPHONES (WALKMANS ETC) OR DOGS, AND STROLLERS TO THE BACK OF START LINE.  AWARDS AND DOOR PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT ARTHUR STEVENSON SCHOOL GYM. RUNNERS MUST BE PRESENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOOR PRIZES. ENTRY FEES ARE $23 PRE-REGISTERED, $33 DAY OF RACE, NON-BCA MEMBERS ADD $3. TO REGISTER CLICK HERE HTTPS://ZONE4.CA/REGISTER.ASP?ID=2774


MARCH 19 & 20TH  - WONDERLAND IN WAX AT SAHALI MALL
DABBLE IN A BRAND NEW KIND OF ART PROJECT USING MELTING CRAYONS, AND CREATIVE IDEAS. ARTISTS FROM LOGAN LAKE WILL BE ON HAND TO SUPERVISE, AND INSPIRE. EASY, AND FUN- - EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CREATIVE BONE IN YOUR BODY.  FOR ALL AGES, NO CHARGE, JUST PURE FUN. COME IN AND TRY IT OUT.  YOU JUST MIGHT END UP WITH A TERRIFIC MOTHER’S DAY GIFT, READY-MADE!


MARCH 19-23 - T-R-U CAMPUS EXPERIENCE DURING SPRING BREAK

ARE YOU IN GRADE 11 OR 12 AND NOT SURE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO AFTER GRADUATION? TAKE IN THE T-R-U CAMPUS EXPERIENCE DURING SPRING BREAK, MARCH 19TH-23RD….FIND OUT MORE ABOUT T-R-U DEGREE, DIPLOMA, AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS IN AREAS LIKE LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS; BUSINESS; SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE; TOURISM AND ADVENTURE STUDIES; TRADES, AND MORE!  PLUS, TAKE A CAMPUS TOUR; GET INFORMATION ON HOW TO HELP PAY FOR UNIVERSITY; DISCOVER THRILLING STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES; AND ENTER TO WIN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TOWARDS TRU TUITION!  CHECK OUT WWW.TRU.CA/SPRINGBREAK FOR DETAILS!

MARCH 31 - WILD FAMILY TO HOLD FUND RAISING DANCE!

THE FAMILY OF THE LATE ERROL WILD IS HOLDING A FUND RAISING DANCE TO HELP ESTABLISH A PERMANENT SCHOLARSHIP IN WILD’S NAME AND TO ENHANCE THE DELIVERY OF THE ANNUAL KAMLOOPS YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION MINI-SOCCER FESTIVAL, WHICH IS NOW NAMED AFTER THE LONGTIME SOCCER COACH, MANAGER AND MENTOR, WHO DIED IN AUGUST, 2009.  THE DANCE IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 AT THE UKRAINIAN HALL, 725 YORK AVENUE. BLACKDOG BLUE, A LOCAL BAND, WILL BE PROVIDING THE MUSIC. TICKETS ARE $20 EACH. THEY ARE ON SALE THROUGH THE KYSA OFFICE ON MCARTHUR ISLAND OR FROM WILD FAMILY MEMBERS. THE PRICE OF ADMISSION INCLUDES A LATE NIGHT SNACK. FMI KEITH LIDDIARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KYSA: 250-376-2750.


APRIL

APRIL 1ST - KAMLOOPS SNOWMOBILE “FAMILY FUN DAY”

THE KAMLOOPS SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION WILL HOST A “FAMILY FUN DAY” SUNDAY
-APRIL 1ST…FOR BEGINNER AND ADVANCED SNOWMOBILERS. MEET AT THE FORTUNE A & W AT 9:00 IN THE MORNING – THE GROUP WILL TRAVEL TO THE CHALET AND TRAIL AREA TOGETHER. THERE’LL BE PRIZES, AND LUNCH INCLUDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 250 – 554 – 3779, OR 250 – 371 – 1662.

APRIL 6, 7, 8, 9 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS EASTER EGGS-CITEMENT
  
MAY
 
MAY 13 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION 
Uncle Chris the Clown and Margit Bull Music
   
MAY 19, 20, 21 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS VICTORIA DAY CELEBRATION
Peter Puffin's Whale Tales! and Peter andFriends Puppet Theatre
   
JUNE

JUNE 17 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS FATHER'S DAY/SURPLUSHERBY'S RALLY/PROSTRATECANCER RUN    

JUNE 23 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS KIDS GO WILD DAY 
Bobs and Lolo

JULY

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


SEPTEMBER
   
SEPT 9 - BC WILDLIFE PARKS GRANDPARENTS DAY 
   

OCTOBER

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

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

DECEMBER

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