The talented crafters and gardeners of the west side have a new showcase for their creativity. The market will have a wide selection of items for sale, including baking, vegetables, eggs, wood products, home decor, sewing, soap, pet food, candles, jewelry, photography, garden decorations, plants and flowers. Turcotte will have peonies, gladioli and dahlias in season.
The new Mosaic Market will run Saturdays at Westshore Park.
Westshore Park
12 miles down from Westside rd BC [
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250-542-7381
Sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club.
Sales tables available to first come (Call Ed 250- 545-4754). $3 admission is good for both days.
Vernon Curling Club
3400-39th Ave
Vernon
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The season opener includes recreational and competitive races for both newbies and experienced paddlers along a spectator-friendly course between Kal Beach and Bishops Bird Sanctuary. In an effort to involve kids and youth, this year’s schedule now includes shorter distance races for Groms (Ages 13 & Under) and Junior (14-18yrs) making the event fun for the entire family. For those looking to develop new skills and hone their technique, Kalavida is also hosting a SUP Skills Clinic prior to the race and for the general public, there are free demos throughout the day – A great chance to try out the sport for the first time and learn about the boards and equipment. It’s a family affair.
Kalavida Surf Shop
13908 Kalamalka Rd
Vernon
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A group of young musicians are playing for a special cause in a concert planned for Polson Park. Local band Amistad, who won best stage performance at this year’s Our Kids Have Talent musical competition, is hosting the concert to raise money for the Jessica Eaman Scholarship Fund. Amistad, which also features Nolan Bassett (bass, vocals), Carson Bassett (drums), Brent Matterson (lead guitar), and Craig Matterson (guitar, keyboard, vocals), will be joined by fellow bands The Fro Bros. and Better Than Average.
The event starts at 2 p.m. in the Polson Park bandshell. Admission is free, however, donations for the scholarship fund and food items for the food bank will be accepted.
Polson Park
Vernon
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The younger students of Accentz Dance Studio will WOW you with the "Matinee From Mars" show. All dance styles including ballet, modern, tap , jazz, musical theatre, hip hop and show choir. Children aged 2 to 11 years will take you on a journey Out Of This World.
$20 Adult
$17 Student/Senior
Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre
3800 - 33rd Street
Vernon
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The evening show "Nite Flight To Venus" includes students aged 12 years to adult and ALL competitive kids. A show filled with talented dancers performing all dance styles.
$20 Adult
$17 Student/Senior
Vernon And District Performing Arts Centre
3800 - 33rd Street
Vernon
BC [
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There is both a midnight show and an evening show May 25 and both matinee and evening performance June 2.
Tickets are available at the door for $5. Visit www.appleboxtheatre.ca for more details, or call Kalamalka Secondary School.
Kalamalka Secondary School
7900 Mcclounie Road Coldstream, BC BC [
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