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Why bike? It’s fun, it’s healthy, less expen-sive than driving a car and it helps out the environment. Biking is a great activity that you can do by yourself, with a friend or partner or with a group of people. It is for all ages, all abilities and is an activity that you can enjoy almost anywhere. Why not bike?

Bike to Work BC is a non-profit organi-zation dedicated to encouraging people to cycle to work for fun, health and to lessen our impact on the environment. The aim is to encourage more people in all BC com-munities to commute by bicycle and stimu-late growth in cycling. Bike to Work Week (BTWW) is a week long, free team event running from May 27 to June 2 that encour-ages and supports safe commuter cycling with a main focus on fun. Over seven days, participants are encouraged to leave the car at home and bike all the way to and from work or school or just part of the way. Who knows? It might even become a habit.

The Kamloops committee is working hard to get Kamloops bike commuters exited about getting on their bikes. “This event is now in its sixth year and has grown every year. The committee is keen to keep this momentum going and hit this new goal”, says event coordinator, James Gordon. “We really want to stress that people can bike as much or as little as they want. You can bike all week or just try it for one day going one way. You can easily put your bike on the front of a City bus to go the other way. This is a fun event and a great way to stay in shape and help the environment.”

57 teams have currently registered and the committee is shooting to have a 150 teams

signed up by May 27 when BTWW begins, continuing with the positive trend.

Many local businesses and organizations have

partnered with BTWW to show their support of cycling as an alternative form of transportation.

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Co-ordinator James Gordon (right) at City Hall with Mayor Milobar and City Councillors sporting their Bike to Work Week t-shirts.

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students in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo will gain valuable work experience this summer as a result of the Government of Canada’s Canada summer Jobs initiative. Cathy McLeod, Member of parliament, made the announcement today on behalf of the diane Finley, Minister of human resources and skills development.

“Through Canada summer Jobs we are helping employers in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo cre-ate 106 summer job opportunities for students while strengthening our community’s economy,” said McLeod.

The riding will receive $455,983 in Canada summer Jobs funding to hire students. Canada

summer Jobs helps students gain the skills and experience they need to be successful now and in the future, while earning money for the upcoming school year.

Canada summer Jobs is an important part of the Government of Canada’s Youth employment strategy (Yes), which also includes the skills Link and Career Focus programs. With an annual budget of more than $300 million, Yes helps youth obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed.

enhanced online services help youth plan their careers, learn new skills and find jobs through avail-able at youth.gc.ca.

MP McLeod announces new jobs for Canadian youth

The BTWW team will be downtown at the weekly Farmer’s Market on saturdays from 8:00am to noon. here’s an opportunity to learn how to oper-ate the bike racks on City transit without holding up the bus!

Check out the amazing blender bike from Tru’s department of environment and sustainability to see how pedal power whips up delicious blended beverages in seconds. Cheer on cycling enthusiasts in a competition for those with mad tire changing skills. If you have ever want-ed to demo new electric bike technology, leave your license behind and take one for a test drive around town.

plans are in the works for a car vs. bike Commuter Challenge to test the efficiency of each mode of transportation. Three drivers and Three riders will be timed as they check-in at vari-ous locations around Kamloops.

The times for each mode of transportation will be averaged and compared.

during Bike to Work Week BCaa is offering free “Bike assist”, roadside assistance to all participating cyclists wheth-er a BCaa member or not, in case they experience a problem during their ride. sorry, this doesn’t mean you can call if you are looking to avoid riding up a big hill or because it starts to rain. If your bike is beyond repair at roadside, the BCaa technician will transport you and your bike a maximum of five kilometers to your desti-nation or a nearby bike repair shop. The free Bike assist offer is valid to all cyclists for the rest of June in commemoration of Bike Month.

Morning and afternoon com-muter Celebration stations will be set up at key city loca-tions with lots of free, healthy food, drinks and chances to

win bike related prizes includ-ing a grand prize of a new styling set of wheels. Cruise by and join in the festivities. Celebrate your success! The art We are located at 246 Victoria st is on board and will be setting up their own Celebration station, supplying coffee and a cookie to anyone that shows up during BTWW. Young, local young entrepre-neurs are supporting thirsty cyclists by offering up refresh-ments at BTWW sponsored lemonade stands en route.

Last year over 100 teams signed up to participate in the week of two wheeling and 20,493 km were cycled in the week. That’s 4757 kilograms of greenhouse gases reduced!

participate in Bike to Work Week and ride as much as you like, whether that is everyday, or just one day, one way. Get on your bikes and ride!

Jody Tippett

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A week of two-wheeling with a focus on fun

CeleBration Station SChedule:Monday, May 27 6:30am - 9:00amKamloops Courthouse on Columbia Street3:30pm - 6:00pmNorth of the Overlander Bridge on the grass

Tuesday, May 28 6:30am - 9:00amKamloops Courthouse on Columbia Street3:30pm - 6:00pmValleyview Interchange Bridge

Wednesday, May 296:30am - 9:00amKamloops Courthouse on Columbia Street3:30pm - 6:00pmNE Corner of Columbia and Summit, lower Sahali

Thursday, May 306:30am - 9:00amKamloops Courthouse on Columbia Street3:30pm - 6:00pmNorth of the Overlander Bridge on the grass

Friday, May 316:30am - 9:00amKamloops Courthouse on Columbia Street3:30pm - 6:00pmKamloops Courthouse on Columbia Street BTWW wrap-up BBQ after work on Friday

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Speeches and a lunch were shared at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre last week when the Kamloops Homelessness Action Plan (HAP) team presented reports and resources to support real change rather than temporary solutions related to the issue of poverty and housing in Kamloops. Important research about our community is now available online with the launch of ewaykamloops.ca. For more information regarding HAP visit kamloopshap.ca.

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day 100Athletes and volunteers were at the Tournament Capital Centre this week for a special torchlighting community event to officially kick off “day 100” leading up to the August 20 to 24 2013 BC Seniors Games in Kamloops this summer. Torchbearer Nina Clearwater shared the experience with Kalyn and Sadie Hutchinson.

flood watch monitored The City of Kamloops

is working closely with the BC river Forecast Centre and weather experts as part of its active monitoring of river lev-els throughout the north and south Thompson river systems. snowmelt has been rapid over the past week as a result of unseasonably high tem-peratures. rivers across the southern Interior have been flowing high in response to this snowmelt. smaller creek systems through the Thompson regions, primarily fed from mid-elevation areas, appear to have exhaust-ed much of the feeding snowpack. While the smaller creek systems and

south Thompson river are receding, the north Thompson river will continue to rise over the next few days due to a localized rain event in the north Thompson.

although river levels are expected to remain high, there are no cur-rent flood concerns.

residents are reminded to be cautious near riv-erbanks due to high flow and fast moving waters.

The City will continue to monitor river levels until water levels have receded to normal flow. regular river level updates will be issued as conditions warrant.

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Going to Vegas!Call for Spring Fest artistsThe Kamloops arts Council is coordinating art on

the street, a one-day exhibit of artists and artisans during the Kamloops Central Business Improvement association downtown spring Festival.

art on the street will be held saturday, May 25 from 10am to 4pm, taking over the entire 300-block of Victoria (road will be closed to vehicle traffic).

The Kamloops arts Council is looking for artists and artisans to be involved as vendors or demonstrators / workshop facilitators.


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The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) 2013 CAP Team is officially in training. Eight new students have joined the team this year. They are full of enthusiasm and are looking forward to a productive summer of promoting a safer and friendlier downtown. They were officially on patrol as of Monday, May 13. You can reach them at 250-572-3008 (Tourism) and 250-572-3009 (Safety).

Pictured are CAP Team members Kievan Blackwell and Erin Miller.

have your say in the future of Canada postCathy McLeod,

Member of parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo is inviting all constituents to have their say in the future of Canada post.

“Last month, the Conference Board of Canada released a report on the future of Canada post. It projected that the relentless decline in mail volume may lead to losses of close to $1 billion a year by 2020,” stated McLeod.

Canada post is at a piv-otal moment in its history. after successfully adjust-ing to fax machines, email, and broadband internet, along came a combination of high speed internet and smart tablets which have shaken the mail business to its core. statistically, Canadians mailed almost one billion fewer letters in 2012 than they did in 2006. This loss of letter mail volume means finan-cial losses. In 2011, for

the first time in 17 years Canada post failed to earn a profit and reported a loss of $327 million before tax.

In the coming months Canada post faces the challenge of consider-ing all options to avoid becoming a burden on taxpayers. In doing so, Canada post must also continue to meet its public policy obligations, such as serving every Canadian address, including those in rural and northern Canada.

Canada post engaged

the Conference Board of Canada to conduct an independent assessment of the future of postal service in Canada. The Conference Board report found most Canadians believe that, despite the spread of electronic communications, they continue to need postal services but they recog-nize the need for change. Customers see the current price of a stamp as good value, and are willing to tolerate slower service

than they now receive. They also found that the postal system remains an integral part of how small businesses send invoices and collect payments.

The Conference Board offered a framework for discussion of options addressing the challenge.

Give your feedback either online at canada-post.ca or by mail to: The Future of Canada post, 2701 riverside dr. suite n0800, Ottawa, Ontario K1a 0B1.

The world according to youthBoys and Girls Clubs of Canada has

surveyed thousands of youth across Canada! as part of their strategic re-positioning, “The World according to us” aims to strengthen the voice of youth to be heard across Canada. The results of this national youth opinion survey are coming out May 23 via live webcast at 6:30pm.

This is one of the most comprehensive surveys of Canadian youth ever, as it gauges the opinion of over 3,000 eight to

24 year olds and is one of the first to listen to kids as young as eight years old.

The site was designed with help from Boys and Girls Clubs members across Canada and is a place where youth can discover what youth are doing at other Clubs and across Canada. Youth can share videos, photos, blogs, opinions, music, develop digital media skills and more.

Tune-in via webcast at theworldaccord-ingtous.ca to hear what young Canadians think about the issues that matter.


Support for Kamloops Francophone communitysupport was announced for

the association francophone de Kamloops, to promote the French language and Francophone culture in the region.

This investment will allow the association francophone de Kamloops to provide educational services such as a summer camp for children, French courses for adults, and painting and gardening classes. In addition, the organization will offer a series of cultural, communi-ty and sports activities. These will include festivals organized in col-laboration with Francophone and

French Immersion schools, as well as concerts, French film nights, and mountain hikes.

“The association francophone de Kamloops is very appreciative of the funding from the Government of Canada,” said Gilles Viaud,

president of the association. “This financial assistance will enable us to pursue our mission and contin-ue to offer programs and services that foster the development of La Francophonie in the Kamloops region.

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spring has sprung here in river City. now that the sun has fully come out, it is time to celebrate and there is no bet-ter way than with art! art and business go hand in hand, each a compliment to the other. so, come and join the Kamloops Central Business Improvement association (KCBIa) for live madness and three days of music, art, dance and of course shopping on downtown streets.

“This is an arts festival that showcases our local tal-ent in the cultural centre of K a m l o o p s - d o w n t o w n . ” remarked KCBIa general manager, Gay pooler. “Our business community supports our arts community.”

Thursday May 23, Kamloopsians will be painting the town. The spring Festival is headed to the 100 block of Victoria street for a Communities in Bloom planter painting party, music and celebrations. From 11:00am to 2:00pm, artists will be on location taking five big planters to from flat black to bold and beau-tiful. at the same time, there will be a chalk art sta-tion and live music performances. Local businesses will have their doors open and be offering deals and

joining in the festivities.On May 24, shoppers and

merchants alike can look for-ward to Flower Friday again. Look out for fresh flow-ers lining downtown streets for happy shoppers to pick up for their homes and offic-es. Flowers will be on sale throughout the downtown core all day long for $5! From 11:00am to 2:00pm, artists will be on location painting big, beautiful murals on can-vas, creating awesome chalk art and playing live music.

saturday is a big, big day. There will be heaps of enter-

tainment and things to do and see including the Kamloops arts Council’s artist and artisan show, art on the street and the second annual Community Band Festival live on the 300 block. Lots of activi-ties for kids will keep them entertained including the dance alive entertainment zone and the hilarious Mascot Mania parade.

This year the 2013 spring Festival is going to be better than ever and packed with much more to do and see. Get down with three days of fun in the heart of the city.

art is springing up in downtown kamloops!

International Museum Day 2013 at the Art Galleryevery year since 1977, International Museum day

is held worldwide sometime around May 18. This year, more than 30,000 museums are getting ready to celebrate the event in around 100 countries on the five continents! at the Kamloops art Gallery all visitors can enjoy free admission to the Gallery saturday, May 18. Germaine Koh: Weather systems continues in the main galleries and Tara Bauer: place in Memory is on in The Cube.

The theme of the International Museum day 2013, Museums (Memory + Creativity) = social Change, aims at showing that the richness of our historical heritage, preserved and displayed by museums, together with the inventiveness and vitality that have characterized the museum sec-tor’s action in recentyears, are where the strength of museum institutions lies today.

This truly optimistic theme in the form of an

equation dynamically gathers several concepts that are essential to define what a museum is today, highlighting the universal nature of those institutions and their positive influence on society.

Children at International Museum Day 2012 at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

arts BC, (formerly the Kamloops Water Media Group) a well-established group of painters in Kamloops, is presenting their annual spring Impressions show and sale of paintings on May 24, 25 and 26 at the Old Courthouse Gallery on seymour street West. The show runs from10:00am to 4:00pm daily and includes a boutique with small paint-ings, original art cards and gifts. admission is free and all are welcome!

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Public Works Open HouseBring out the kids!On Saturday, May 25, the City is holding an open house at the Public Works Centre (955 Concordia Way). This is a FREE event for everyone to participate and celebrate National Public Works Week.

The open house will run from 10 am - 2 pm with a variety of activities and demonstrations to participate in such as:

• Various large equipment displays • RCMP display• FREE hotdogs and refreshments

(sponsored by CUPE Local 900)• Tour of the City greenhouse• Wildlife Park animal display• ECOSmart Team on site with balloons,

face painting and WaterSmart giveaways• Kamloops Fire Rescue in�atable �re

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Kamloops Centre for Water Quality will be o�ering tours throughout the week. (Pre-registration is required - call 250-828-3461)

• Tuesday, May 21 at 9:00 am and 10:00 am• Thursday, May 23 at 9:00 am and 10:00 am

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Annual Bike Rodeo coming up

Over the past week, the Kamloops rCMp have respond-ed to over a half dozen com-plaints from citizens about animals showing signs of heat related distress after being left in an enclosed vehicle. This is a perennial problem and is one that can subject an animal to a life -hreatening environment in just a few minutes. The recent hot spell and our foray into the sum-mer months warrants a reminder to the public about the risks and liabilities associated to pets left in vehicles. In addition to risking the death of a family pet, people

who are found responsible for causing cruelty or unnecessary suffering to an animal can be charged under the Criminal Code. a conviction under this statute provides a range of sanctions including a maximum $10,000 fine, up to five years imprison-ment, or a combination of fine and custodial time not exceeding 18 months. Birds, cats and in particular, dogs, are susceptible to heat related ailments. The rCMp, City of Kamloops By-Laws and the spCa are working together to increase the awareness of pet safety during the hot months.

On saturday, May 25 the seventh annual City of Kamloops Bike rodeo will be held in Interior savings Centre lower parking lot.

rCMp bike patrol and auxiliary officers will be on hand to edu-cate families about the rules of the road and proper hand signals, and to take participants through a series of skill stations.

The Kamloops Brain Injury association will also be on site with information on helmet safety and proper fit. There are prizes for all participants plus chances to win a bicycle, helmet or a BC Wildlife park Family pass. register for free at 250-828-3500.

elizabeth Fry celebrates 40 years40 years is something to celebrate. 2013 marks 40 years of work

in the Kamloops Community for elizabeth Fry, which opened its doors to the community in 1973.

Last Friday they celebrated with the installation of a new safe playground at one of their family housing buildings, elizabeth Court. Through united Way day of Caring, the united steelworkers Local 7619 volunteered to install the playground and adult exercise equipment. Well done!

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The following is an actual question given on a chemistry mid term. The answer by one student was so ‘profound’ that the professor shared it with col-leagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, is why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well:

Bonus Question: Is hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?

Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle ‘s Law (gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed) or some variant.

One student, however, wrote the fol-lowing:

First, we need to know how the mass of hell is changing in time. so we need to know the rate at which souls are mov-ing into hell and the rate at which they are leaving. I think that we can safely assume that once a soul gets to hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving. as for how many souls are entering hell, let’s look at the dif-ferent religions that exist in the world today.

Most of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to hell. since there is more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to hell. With birth and death rates as they

are, we can expect the number of souls in hell to increase exponentially. now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in hell because Boyle ‘s Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in hell to stay the same, the volume of hell has to expand proportionately as souls are added.

This gives two possibilities: 1. If hell is expanding at a slower rate

than the rate at which souls enter hell, then the temperature and pressure in hell will increase until all hell breaks loose.

2. If hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until hell freezes over.

so which is it? If we accept the pos-tulate given to me by Teresa during my Freshman year that, ‘It will be a cold day in hell before I sleep with you,’ and take

into account the fact that I slept with her last night, then number two must be true,

and thus I am sure that hell is exothermic and has already frozen over! The corollary of this theory is that since hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting any more souls and is therefore, extinct...leaving only heaven, thereby proving the existence of a divine being which explains why, last night, Teresa kept shouting ‘Oh my God.’

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having moved into his first apartment, our son invited my husband and I for a visit.

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Mentally patting myself on the back for teaching him to be such a gracious host, I said, “Yes, what do you have?”

he walked over to the refrigera-tor, opened the door, studied the con-tents, and then replied, “I have pickle juice or water.”

My two children were spending the afternoon in their downstairs playroom. When the six-year-old came upstairs I asked her what they were doing. “playing doctor,” she replied. Knowing that their toy stethoscope was broken, I wondered how they were managing. I went downstairs to check and discovered both girls sitting in chairs reading comic books.” did you decide not to play doctor?”

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The Kamloops Graffiti Task Force Society is a small not-for-profit agency that hires university students to clean up graffiti in

City Parks. GTF receives a core grant from the City and makes the rest of their

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leading tenor at SymphonyBen heppner is recognized

worldwide as the finest dra-matic tenor before the public today. he is acclaimed in music capitals around the world for his beautiful voice, intelligent musi-cianship and sparkling dramatic sense. his performances on the opera stage, in concert with the world’s leading orchestras, in the most prestigious recital ven-ues, and in recordings have set new standards in his demanding repertoire.

Ben’s British Columbia recital tour is part of his annual commit-ment to performing for Canada’s smaller centres from Coast to Coast to Coast

Fans can also look forward to seeing Ben when Kamloops symphony presents Canada’s leading tenor in a recital per-formance on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 7:30pm in sagebrush

Theatre. Ben last performed in Kamloops before a sold out house at sagebrush Theatre in January 2007. Tickets are available now at Kamloops Live! Box Office by phone 250-374-5 483 or toll free 1-866-374-5483 and on line at kamloopslive.com.

program and ticket infor-mation is available at www. kamloopssymphony.com.

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of Canada will take place on June 9 at Mcarthur Island park Xeriscape demonstration Garden. To register a team for the walk and raise funds, or donate to the cause directly visit gutsywalk.ca.


n Arresting Images exhibit at the Kamloops Museum from May to sept. with opening reception on May 23 from 5 to 7pm.

n Hot Dog Sale on May 16 from 12 to 1:30pm in Fulton and Company’s parking lot, 350 Lansdowne st. Get a hot dog, drink and a homemade dessert with proceeds going to the heart and stoke Foundation.

n Kamloops Timeraiser volun-teer fair and silent art auction on May 16 at 7pm at Cactus Jacks nightclub. Tickets at kamloops.timeraiser.ca

n TNRD Library Spring Author Series - May 16, 7pm at TRU’s Clocktower Theatre: Fantasy writer Guy Gavriel Kay. May 25, 2pm in the Kamloops Library: asian-Canadian writer May Wong. Free, but reserve a spot by calling 250-372-5145.

n Kamloops Centennial Track and Field Meet on May 17 to 19 at hillside stadium with events beginning at 9am sat. and 8am on sun. public is welcome and admission is free.

n Itel Chung at The art We are on May 18 from 8 to 10pm. 246 Victoria st. 250-828-7998.

n Celebrate Victoria Day Weekend, May 18 to 20 from 9:30am to 5pm at the BC Wildlife park. safari Jeff’s “Living Wild” reptile show, BBQ special, boun-cy castle, paintball target shoot-ing and more! FMI contact 250-573-3242 ext. 3242 or visit www.bczoo.org.

n Plant Sale presented by Kamloops Flower power and the Kan Go Grannies on May 25 at st. andrew’s on the square. The plant sale is by donation, from

8am to 12pm. all proceeds go to help families affected by the aIds epidemic via the stephen Lewis Foundation.

n “Divine Chaos” exhibit by Thompson Valley potters Guild until May 25 at the Old Courthouse Gallery, 7 seymour st. W. FMI visit: www.tvpg.ca.

n Blues Caravan on May 26

at 8pm at The Blue Grotto, 319 Victoria st. Tickets at the door.

n Bike To Work Week May 27 to June 2. Free food, drinks, cele-bration stations, prizes and a wrap-up BBQ on May 31. register online at biketowork.ca/kamloops.

n 29th Annual Interior Swap Meet sponsored by Kamloops Chapter Vintage Car Club of

Canada on June 1 from 8am to 4pm at the Logan Lake arena, 31 Chartrand ave. Free admission. For registration call ernie at 250-573-5965.

n Swingin’ Fiddles with Scott Woods on June 7 at 7pm at Calvary Community Church, 1205 rogers. Tickets are avail-able at The horse Barn, 517 Mt paul Way or by calling toll free 1-855-726-8896 to charge. For a complete tour schedule, visit www.scottwoods.ca.

n Wedding Wears Swap fund-raiser for hospice on June 9 from 11am to 3pm at the plaza hotel. To register as a vendor visit WeddingWearswap.ca. Tickets available at the plaza.

n Kamloops Art Gallery exhib-its Weather Systems and Place in Memory until June 15. 465 Victoria st. FMI visit kag.bc.ca.

n Kamloops Farmers Market - Wednesday markets are held in the 400 block of Victoria st from 8am to 2pm. saturday markets are held in the 200 block of st paul st. from 8am to 12pm

n JusDance Kamloops - com-munity dance event for the pleasure of pure movement and personal expression. Last Friday monthly from 9 to 11pm at Centennial Wellness Building, unit 102, 153 seymour st. Bring your own water. FMI call 778-472-3537.

n Kamloops Human Library project - fourth saturday of each month from 3 to 5pm at the smorgasbord deli, 255 7th ave. FMI contact Lissa Millar at [email protected].

n Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thurs. from 11am to 12pm at desert Gardens, 540 seymour st.

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get on Board - The Blues Caravan is a trio of talent that sets out annually on tour, but each year is a different line up of musicians. This year’s edition features a badass selection of guitar player/vocalists, with blues demon and Jeff Healey prodigy Jimmy Bowskill (Canada), the hot licks of Nashville’s Bart Walker, and the First Lady of British blues, Joanne Shaw Taylor. Don’t miss them at The Blue Grotto on May 26.

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TAURUS (apr 21- May 21) spend time with friends and relatives. Travel for pleasure. You will be extremely sensual; take precautions and don’t take any risks. You will find your vitality is lowered. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may find that your emotional partner will not be too eager to accommodate you. Your doubt could lead to insecurity. Your high energy will enable you to enlist the help of those in a position to back you.CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can make it up to them later. You may find your nights sleepless due to bad dreams. Friends or groups that you’re affiliated with may want you to contribute more cash than you can really afford. LEO (July 23-aug 22) Be prepared to overcome frustrations and ob-stacles at work. secret affairs could cause upset. empty promises will cause upset. You may be confused emotionally.VIRGO (aug 23 -sept 23) Concentrate on work or make changes to yourself. You will find that friends or relatives may not understand your needs. Your anger may be impossible to contain if you get into debates with family members. LIBRA (sept 24 -Oct 23) Your lover will be extremely sensitive and now will not be a good time to make changes that they won’t like. ex-ercise is always a good way to relieve stress. don’t push your luck with authority. Your ability to relate will close the generation gap.SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Difficulties with older females in your family may turn out to be quit trivial after all. Your emotional state will vacillate You may jump from the frying pan into the fire if you make a move this week. Knowledge can be acquired if you listen. SAGITTARIUS (nov 23 -dec 21) although up setting, changes in your domestic situation will be favorable. You will have the stamina and the know how to raise your earning power. Leave your checkbook and credit cards at home. reevaluate your situation.CAPRICORN (dec 22- Jan 20) Children may be less than honest with you. Difficulties with your mate may lead to estrangement. Abrupt changes concerning your professional position are evident. don’t let your personal dilemmas interfere with your goals.AQUARIUS (Jan 21 -Feb 19) You will be emotional with regard to your personal life. Be sure to take care of the needs of your immediate loved ones first. You can sell your ideas to those who have the money to back them. Try not to overreact to the loss.PISCES (Feb 20-Mar 20) electrical problems may be an issue. Offer good conversation and a nice soothing lunch. You may want to make changes in your home environment. You haven’t been totally honest with yourself and it’s time to review your motives.ARIES (Mar 21- april 20) passion is inevitable and commitments can be made during the heat of the night. unexpected visitors will be a wel-come surprise. You may find it difficult to discuss personal matters with family members.Horoscopes courtesy of astrologer Michael Thiessen. For daily horoscopes go to www.astrology-online.com

2012.2013 Season Bruce Dunn Music Director

Kamloops Live! Box O� ce 250-374-5483 or 1-866-374-5483

TICKETS 250-372-5000www.kamloopssymphony.com

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Ben Heppner Recital

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Canadian Ben Heppner is renowned worldwide for his portrayals in the most challenging roles in the dramatic tenor repertoire. He is acclaimed for the beauty of his voice, incisive musicianship and his generosity with his audience. � e program includes songs by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Benjamin Bri� en, Samuel Barber and others.

Ben Heppner

May 21, 2013 Tuesday 7:30 pm Sagebrush � eatre


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Thursday, May 23 artist demos chalk and window art

mini murals Art comes to life before your eyes!

Friday, May 24mini murals Art comes to life before your eyes!

artist demos Chalk and window art

live art demo 1:30am - 5pm, courthouse gallery

flower friday $5 bouquets line the Downtown streets

Saturday, May 25

Kamloops Arts Council presents

art on the street Artist & Artisans’ Sale & Show Live demonstrations

mascot mania parade Launching on the 300 block victoria street stage at 12:30 pm

pedestrian promenade 10am - 4pm, 300 block victoria

children’s activities & entertainmentlive art demo 1:30 - 4pm, courthouse gallery

All three days

Main stage sponsored by:

Spring arts festival celebrating Music, Art &Dance in the centre of the city

paint the townspring themed works of art on windows, walls and sidewalks

music on the streets10am - 4pm, local musicians play in the

200 to 400 block

clowning around11am - 1pm

Downtown Echo, May 16, 2013

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