(Rev. October 2003)

PENTICTON

2003 Weekly CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Jan 3-7 “03Possible Freestyle Nor-Am”-- at Apex Mountain Ski Resort Info call 1 (877) 777-2739.

Jan 4 “03Island Snow Slope Style Competition”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort 1 (877) 777-2739

Jan 4 “03Penticton Outdoor Club”—To Apex or Carmi area leaving at 9am with Art Dewith

493-3693 --All trips start from Fairview Home Plaza Parking Lot, across from Home Builders

Donations for trips $5.00 for short Trips & $7 to $9 for longer trips. For Easier ski—Bush-mill-

Carmi Area leaving at 9am call Joan Cooke at 493-2541

Jan 9 “03Friendship Force International-Okanagan”—will be having a meeting at The New Wine

Country Steak & Prime Rib House, 2007 Main St. Guest speaker from BCAA with

travelling info on Great Britain. More info call Fran 490-3927 or Ron 494-8808.

Jan 9-12 “03Jack & the Beanstalk”—Live theatre presented by the Bare Bones Theatre Company,

118-1475 Fairview Road. Reservations at Pat Brady (250) 770-1926.

Jan 11 “03Penticton Outdoor Club”—To Apex or Carmi Area leaving at 9am with Brad Houston

492-8913 --All trips start from Fairview Home Plaza Parking Lot, across from Home Builders

Donations for trips $5.00 for short Trips & $7 to $9 for longer trips. For Easier ski Carmi Area

leaving at 9am call Pat Dawson 492-3517.

Jan 11 “03Fund Raiser Chicken Dinner ”-- Penticton Senior s Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St

Dinner at 5:30pm—Dinner only $10.00 Tickets pre-paid by Jan 6. Info call 493-2111.

Jan 11-12 “03Air Games ”-- at Apex Mountain Ski Resort. There will be pipe, big air and

traditional air competition (tentative) More information call 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 13 “03Ladies Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast” will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at

502 Martin Street. There will be pancakes, sausages, bacon juice & coffee. The cost is only

$3.00 or you can have strawberries & whipped cream for $.50 extra.

Jan 14-18, “03Avalanche Awareness Course”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort. This course is conducted by

& 19 Russ Turner 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 17 “03BC Association of Performing Arts Festival”—presented Susanne Ruberg - Gordon, Justin

Sharma, Margaret & Lael Stromberg in a Benefit Recital and all proceeds to help BC’s most

talented young musicians. Tickets are Adults $12 & Students $8 available at Tumbleweed

Gallery and the show starts at 7:30pm at the Cleland Community Centre Theatre.

Jan 17 “03Men’s Day Program Starts”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort--- 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 17 “03Masters Series Starts”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort, from 6pm to 8pm. 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 18, 19 “03Avalanche Awareness Course”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort. This course is conducted by

Russ Turner 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 18 “03Elvis Tribute Show with Steve Elliott”—A Tribute to Elvis at the Elite Restaurant, 340

Main Street, Two shows 4pm & 7pm and the cost $20.00. Dave or Brent -- 492-3051

Jan 18 “03Penticton Outdoor Club”—To Apex or Carmi Area leaving at 9am with Gill Holland

493-6234 --All trips start from Fairview Home Plaza Parking Lot, across from Home Builders

Donations for trips $5.00 for short Trips & $7 to $9 for longer trips. AGM & Potluck at Gill &

Hugh’s (171 Walden Crescent, Penticton). Bring cutlery & drinks. Call Gill re:Main Dish,

Salad Or Dessert 493-6234

Jan 18 “03Laser Bowling”—at Sun Country Bowl. 1035 Westminster Ave, at 10pm-11:30 pm, for

Teens only. Phone and book your lanes as they fill up very fast. FREE. 490-2438.

Jan 18, 19 “03Men’s Tennis Tournament”-This is the Marlin Travel Cup held at the indoor tennis facility.

For more information call Bob Brownell at 493-3575.

Jan 18-20 “03Martin Luther King Long Weekend”-- at Apex Mountain Ski Resort. 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 18-26 “National Ski & Snowboard Week”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort, celebrating 25 years of

winter fun. 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 22-25 “Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer”—Live theatre presented by the Bare Bones Theatre

Company, 118-1475 Fairview Road. This is a mystery where the outcome is never certain

and the tension rises with every twist and turn of the plot. Reservations at (250) 492-2202.

Jan 23 “03Robbie Burns Night”— at Seniors Recreation Centre . Come join us for an evening, food,

entertainment with Penticton Highland Dancers, Sing Song, Bagpipes, Haggis. The cost is

$12 Members & Non Members $14.00 Doors open at 5:00pm More info call 487-7455.

Jan 23 “03Magnums on the Lake—Mission Hill Wine Dinner”—This dinner starts with Scallops Baby

Greens, Cherry Tomatoes with a Fig Vinegar Dressing, followed by Tender Shark & Fallow

Venison, with Roasted Vegetables, BC Fire Morels, Scalloped Blue Potatoes and for the finally

Poached Bartlett Pear in Phyllo Crown with a Crunchy Praline Orange Liquer & Belgin

Chocolate sauce. Please call for reservations 493-9768.

Jan 24 “Men’s Day Program Starts”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort--- 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 24 “Masters Series Starts”--at Apex Mt. Ski Resort, 6pm to 8pm. 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 25 26 “Recreational Avalanche Course”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort, conducted by

Charles Wood. 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 25 “Big Brothers & Sisters Tube with the Panthers”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort

More information call (877) 777-2739

Jan 25 “Penticton Outdoor Club”—To Look-out Mountain Area leaving at 9am with Dick Kornelson

492-2656 --All trips start from Fairview Home Plaza Parking Lot, across from Home Builders

Donations for trips $5.00 for short Trips & $7 to $9 for longer trips.

Jan 25 “31st Annual Robbie Burns”—presented by The City of Penticton Pipe Band. It will take

place at the Barley Mill Brew Pub & Bistro . Come join us for an evening of Scottish music, food, highland dancing & entertainment celebrating the immortal memory of Robbie Burns.

The cost is $20.00 per person, Cocktails --6pm, Ceremonies--7pm & Dinner--7:30pm.

Ticket at the Barley Mill or by calling Tom -- 493-1257.

Jan 26 “Pancakes Breakfast” at the Penticton Senior s Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St

Starting at 9am to 1:00pm & cost is $3.00 and this includes all the Pancakes you can eat

plus ham & bottomless coffee. For more info call 493-2111.

Jan 29 “Stop Smoking with Hypnotist Vance Romane”—at the Penticton Lakeside Resort at 7:00pm.

After this 2 to 3 hour seminar you will leave as a permanent non-smoker. Tickets are

available at town ticket centre call 770-1470 & the cost is $79.89 per person.

Jan 29-31 “Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer”—Live theatre presented by Bare Bones Theatre Company,

118-1475 Fairview Road. This is a mystery where the outcome is never certain &

the tension rises with every twist and turn of the plot. Reservations at (250) 492-2202.

Jan 30 “Edwin & the Pressure Band”—at the Penticton Lakeside Resort in the Barking Parrot Pub.

It will be festival seating & the cost is $20. Tickets available at the front desk. Gitta 493-9774.

Jan 30 "Senior’s Afternoon at the Gallery"—hosted by the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan,

Starting at 1pm to 3pm. They will be touring current exhibition. Guest speaker will be

Donna Marie McLaughlin, she will discuss her exhibition. Exhibitions: Tony Calzetta:

War Stories for Children and Art Stories for Adults; Holy Cross Elementary School

Exhibition Land-seer Collection. Fabulous treats from Front Street Java -- 493-2928.

Jan 31 “Men’s Day Program Starts”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort--- 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 31 “Masters Series Starts”--at Apex Mt. Ski Resort, from 6 to 8pm. 1(877) 777-2739

Jan 31 “Iron Legs/Tin Legs Challenge”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort----1(877) 777-2739

Feb 1 “Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer”—Live theatre presented by the Bare Bones Theatre

Company,118-1475 Fairview Road. This is a mystery where the outcome is never certain

& the tension rises with every twist and turn of the plot. Reservations 492-2202.

Feb 1 “Laser Bowling”—at Sun Country Bowl. 1035 Westminster Ave, at 10pm-11:30 pm,

teens only. Phone and book your lanes as they fill up very fast. FREE. 490-2438

Feb 1 “Season Pass Holder’s Appreciation Day”--at Apex Mt. Ski Resort, 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 1 “Penticton Outdoor Club”—To Apex Ski Area leaving at 9am All trips start from Fairview

Home Plaza Parking Lot, across from Home Builders. Donations for trips $5.00 for short Trips

& $7 to $9 for longer trips. More info call Hugh Richter 492-6234

Feb 2 “Bridal Showcase”—at the Executive Inn, presented by the Welcome Wagon, starting

At 12noon. There will be door prizes, fashion show, special displays. There will be a gift

bag for every bride. For more information, please call Marie 490-8884.

Feb 2 “Subaru Masters Race (Silver Star)”--at Apex Mountain Ski Resort ---1(877) 777-2739

Feb 5-8 “Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer”—Live theatre presented by the Bare Bones Theatre

Company, 118-1475 Fairview Road. This is a mystery where the outcome is never certain

and the tension rises with every twist and turn of the plot. Reservations at (250) 492-2202.

Feb 6-9 “3rd Annual Apex Shoot Out Hockey Tournament”--at Apex Mt. Ski Resort, (877) 777-2739

Feb 6-9 “The King & I ”—presented by the Light Opera Society, at the Cleland Community Centre

Theatre. The evening show starts at 7:30pm & there will be a matinee on Sunday

at 2:00pm. All tickets are $17.00 & for more info please Diane @ 493-0779.

Feb 7 “Men’s Day Program”--at Apex Mt. Ski Resort--- 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 7 “Masters Series”--at Apex Mt . Ski Resort, 6to 8pm. 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 7 "How the Fiddle Flows"—hosted by the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan, starting at 7:00pm.

The 48 minute journey moves quickly as the voyageurs paddle in their canoe from river to

river. There is a writer, politician & broadcaster who help to unravel the history of the Metis

in Canada. Fabulous treats from Front Street Java -- 493-2928.

Feb 7, 8 “The Art of John Salsnek”—presented by Critteraid. The display begins at 1:00pm to 9:00pm

at the Penticton Lakeside Resort for both days. Come by and & see the great works by John

Salsnek & enjoy a little conversation and shopping that cannot be surpassed.

Feb 7, 8 “Reggae & Funk Music”—at Voo Doo’s Restaurant, 67 Nanaimo Ave, East & phone for

Reservations--770-8867 or check out the web site: www.samsaramusic.com

Feb 7 - 9 “Over the Hill Downhill”--at Silver Star Ski Resort. More info call (877) 777-2739

Feb 8 “Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction”—Hosted by the Penticton Jaycees & Valkres, at

the Penticton Lakeside Resort & Casino, in the Barking Parrot, starting at 6:30pm.The

Bachelor packages will be auctioned to the highest bidder, with funds going to the Kid’s

Camp For Cancer at Apex Mountain Resort—Info -- Tom 770-7889.

Feb 8 “Fund Raiser Roast Beef Dinner ”-- Penticton Senior s Drop-in Centre, 2965 South Main St

Dinner at 5:30pm—Dinner only $10.00 Tickets pre-paid by Feb 3. Info call 493-2111.

Feb 8 “Ride/Option/Libtech/Gnu”—Join for a mass Snowboard Demo Day, at Apex Mountain

Ski Resort. 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 8 “Penticton Outdoor Club”—Where there is snow, leaving 9am. All trips start from Fairview

Home Plaza Parking Lot, across from Home Builders. Donations for trips $5.00 for short Trips

& $7 to $9 for longer trips. More info call Gill Holland 492-6234.

Feb 9 “Ladies Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market ” will be held at the Royal Canadian

Legion Hall at 502 Martin Street. There will be pancakes, sausages, bacon juice &

coffee. The cost is only $3.00 or you can have strawberries & whipped cream for $.50 extra.

Feb 9-13 “Air Canada Group”--at Apex Mt Ski Resort --- 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 10 “2003 Film Series”—at Leir House, 220 Manor Park presented by the Penticton Arts Council,

starting at 7:00pm. Two 1 hour films per evening—‘Picture a People-George Johnston, Tlingit

photographer’ & How the Fiddle Flows. $16 for all or $4each show—492-7997.

Feb 9-13 “Air Canada Group”--at Apex Mt Ski Resort --- 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 12 “2nd Annual Ladies Day Program”--at Apex Mt .Ski Resort 1(877) 777-2739

Feb 12 “2003 Film Series”—at Leir House, 220 Manor Park presented by the Penticton

Arts Council, starting at