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A Four Season Playground The South Shuswap in British Columbia’s southern interior ranks with the best in the country when it comes to recreational opportunities and the ideal retirement or working environment. Nestled between the southwest and southeast arms of Shuswap Lake, this area is one of the fastest growing in the province for many good reasons. Start with a moderate climate, add the relaxing and rural lifestyle and stir in a generous array of fourseason activities. Shuswap Lake is the area’s main focus with its arms and channels spreading in all directions. The lake has more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) of shoreline making boating and various water sports popular pastimes with local marinas to cater to the boating public. Strolling the shoreline or relaxing on the beach are also ideal ways to spend the sun-filled days. For some it’s the lure of cycling mountain bike paths, hiking the many scenic trails or enjoying an equestrian ride along the shores of Skimikin Lake. For others, it’s playing a challenging game of golf,

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fishing at White Lake or seeking the cool mists of Margaret Falls on a hot day. The South Shuswap continues to provide inspiration for local and visiting photographers with many opportunities to view and photograph wildlife, vegetation and the spectacular scenery. Recreation is not limited to summer months as winter activities, such as cross country and alpine skiing and snowmobiling, are just a short drive away. Many residents, who originally came here on holiday, fell in love with this attractive area and moved here to live. Over the years, services and businesses have grown to keep pace with the population providing for all types of amenities. The South Shuswap communities of Balmoral, Blind Bay, Carlin, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Skimikin, Sorrento, Sunnybrae, Tappen, White Lake, and Wild Rose Bay are each unique in character and rich in history.

THE NORTH SHUSWAP is only a short drive west of Sorrento along the Trans-Canada Highway, turning-off at the Squilax overpass. Visit the impressive Talking Rock Resort and Quaaout Lodge or enjoy the many hiking trails, such as the historic Flume Trails and Skmana Lakes trails. There’s golfing in Anglemont and rafting trips on the Adams River or simply take in the excitement of watching paddlers shoot the gorge along the Adams River trails. Be sure to visit Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park for the October sockeye salmon run on the Adams River. Whatever your passion, be assured of a warm

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welcome as you venture forth to explore these beautiful areas in both the South and North Shuswap.

SORRENTO has a vibrant business community and visitors and newcomers will be pleased with the diverse array of services and amenities. Family dining restaurants, grocery stores, pub, pharmacy, doctor, dentist, post office, credit union and an assortment of specialty shops from art to antiques cater to visitor needs throughout the year. As this area is home to many talented artists and artisans, their paintings, pottery and other fine crafts are available locally. Enjoy a dip in Shuswap Lake at the public beach or launch your boat at the public boat launch to enjoy a day on the lake. Accommodations include bed and breakfast, motels, beach resorts, cottages and RV/ camping sites, all within short commuting distance to both summer and winter activities. The Sorrento Village Farmers Market is a must see attraction each Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon from May until the Thanksgiving weekend.

In October, the world famous Adams River salmon run will be underway for more information visit www. salmonsociety.com. The Sorrento community is known as the “Heart of the Shuswap” as it truly is located in the center of this year-round paradise. This year Sorrento is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has numerous events planned throughout the year.

SORRENTO’S 100th ANNIVERSARY PARTY FATHER’S DAY OLDE TIME PICNIC This event will be held on Sunday, June 17th, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sorrento Centre Beach located on Dieppe Road. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some Olde Time fun! Come dressed like its 1912! Featuring Olde Time Music – Fiddle, banjo, horns and Olde Time Games – sack race, egg and spoon, 3 legged race and pony rides. This event is sponsored by Sorrento and local Churches. For more information, contact Chris at: director@sorrento-centre.bc.ca See Se S e ee eu uss for fo orr all all ll your… you our… r…

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School on Passchendale Road in Sorrento. The street will be open to pedestrian traffic only. Vehicle access to the Shuswap Lake festival of the Arts will be maintained. We are inviting all current and former residents of the Sorrento community to join in celebrating Sorrento’s 100th Birthday. There will be food and craft vendors lining the street, entertainment by talented local artists, to date we have Clara Anderson (Rabie) Clara has a One Woman Band Show she plays old time music and polka music that we can dance to! The Scottish Dancers will do a short gig. The Glee Club will do the anthems and John Angus will Pipe in the dignitaries. Kids games and entertainment on the school grounds. Local, provincial and federal dignitaries have been invited to participate in this grand event. Come and join your friends, family and neighbours in celebrating the Centenary of our village of Sorrento. For more information, email: oldorchard@telus.net FAMILY FESTIVAL The family festival will run on September 8th and 9th. Celebrating Sorrento 100th Anniversary at the

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“GATES OPEN” “Gates Open” will be held on July 19th from noon to 4 p.m. You are invited to visit nine historic homesteads in Sorrento and learn about the Settler families, who first came to a heavily forested area called Notch Hill in the 1890’s. This community was then called Trapper’s Landing and finally a hundred years ago, it was renamed Sorrento. You can pick up the brochure with map and listed homesteads at the Sorrento Farmers Market in Sorrento and drive yourself to any of the nine sites of interest to begin your self-guided tour. Guests will be welcomed by present owners, who will show you the home and tell the original homesteader’s stories. For more information, contact Ann at: (250) 675-2461 Or send an e-mail to: ann@chidwick.ca SORRENTO 100th STREET PARTY A fun filled family event to be held July 21, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in front of the Sorrento Elementary

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Sorrento Blind Bay Park there will be free entertainment, bring your own seats/suntan lotion and bug spray. For more information on the family festival, please send an email to Maureen at: mbrass@telus.net SHOW AND SHINE On September 8th from 10 am to 3 p.m. – The Show and Shine will showcase collectable cars, trucks, vintage wooden boats, vintage motorcycles and old tractors. Following the Show and Shine there will be an Outdoor Concert featuring “Lillix” a pop rock band from Cranbrook, BC - Juno nominated and has appeared on all major entertainment networks in Canada, USA and Japan. To listen to their music visit lillixonline.com the concert will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with food and vendors on site all day. For more information on the Show and Shine please contact Helen at: helensmail@telus.net PANCAKE BREAKFAST On September 9th from 8 am to 10 am there will be a Pancake Breakfast followed by Open Air Church Service. Adults and kids races to follow the Church

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Service with a day of entertainment and vendors. All events are alcohol free. BOXING DAY DANCE Sorrento’s 100th Anniversary Party wraps up with a Boxing Day Dance on December 26th at Memorial Hall. For more information, please contact Wayne at: morrisons@telus.net

SORRENTO AND AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION runs the Sorrento Visitor Welcome Centre and co-ordinates the beautification program. A number of businesses showcase lighthouse and fishing motifs as well as murals depicting the history of the area. The on-going beautification project includes benches, planters, flowers and nautical items, which are maintained by local residents and businesses. 2009 saw the installation of a much needed public toilet, located at the west end of the Shoppers Plaza Mall. Bike racks have also been

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installed beside the washrooms. The Visitor Welcome Centre in Sorrento is located in Conkers Fine British Imports (1298 Trans Canada Highway, look for the blue Visitor Info signs) and is open year-round. From the May long weekend to mid September the centre is staffed by local volunteers and a summer student who are happy to share their knowledge of the area. Hours are 8:30 am-6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors have come from throughout the province, other parts of Canada and the USA as well as from as far away as Europe, Israel, Australia, China and Japan. The seasonal phone number is 250-5152332 and the E-mail address is: welcomecentre@ sorrento-shuswap.ca. The association also hosts a number of events throughout the year, with this year’s focus being on celebrating Sorrento’s 100th anniversary. Join us June 17th for an olde time family picnic, July 19th for a

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historical tour, July 21st for a street party, September 8th and 9th for a family festival and December 26th for a dance. For information, contact Barry Stokes at 250-675-3306 or visit the website www.sorrento-shuswap.ca.

ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS TRAPPERS LANDING the Caen Road park in Sorrento was the historic docking area for fur trappers and gold prospectors in the early days. Furs unloaded from boats at Trappers Landing could be shipped by rail from Notch Hill or traded at the Hudson Bay Company outpost in Kault. This small public waterfront park at the end of Caen Road provides public access to Shuswap Lake and the regional district has improved this green space as a day use park and swimming area with picnic tables, benches and garbage receptacles. There is a vault toilet for public convenience and swimming buoys to keep boating traffic from interfering with swimmers but there are no lifeguards on duty. A few blocks east of this park, boaters will find a public boat launch at the end of Markwart Road. A little further on is Gillespie Road Park, another day use park and swimming area with picnic tables, garbage receptacles and a vault toilet.

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lake and a well known landmark of the area. It is only accessible by water and there is a trail for those wishing a moderately hard hike. One of the area’s early settlers - James R. Kinghorn, a wealthy manufacturer from Montreal - renamed the town in 1912 because Copper Island reminded him of the Isle of Capri that he’d seen on a visit to Sorrento, Italy.

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SORRENTO CENTRE offers a serene and park-like setting for its many guests. In addition to its Christian programming and retreats, the centre offers arts and crafts programs, such as quilting and woodworking courses, as well as music getaways, summer courses, youth and children’s programs plus space for family reunions, workshops and overnight stops. A large red brick house, Spes Bona (Good Hope), that once was the home of James R. Kinghorn, now serves as the office for the centre. Visit our website at www. sorrento-centre.bc.ca or call 250-675-2421 for more information. SORRENTO BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL held in connection with the BC Bluegrass/Swing music workshops, is hosted by Sorrento Centre on beautiful Shuswap Lake and features many of the entertainers from the workshops. Bluegrass fans will be coming from miles around on Saturday, Aug. 25 to see these amazing musicians performing live at the day-long festival from 12 p.m.

to 9 p.m. This annual outdoor festival showcases talented musicians from across North America and, along with the fabulous entertainment, features food, arts and crafts. Browse through vendor booths, sample tasty foods at the concession stands and quench your thirst at the beer garden. Bring your lawn chairs, sit back, relax and enjoy. No pets are permitted. An admission is charged.

SORRENTO MEMORIAL HALL is one of the largest halls in the South Shuswap area, providing a venue for many events throughout the year. These include spring garage and craft sale, Lions Father’s Day pancake breakfast, Shuswap Festival of the Arts, High Country Potter’s Show and other public and private functions such as dances, weddings and meetings. The hall is equipped with a stage, P.A. system, separate meeting room, bar, and a fully equipped and certified kitchen complete

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with dishes and cutlery for 150 people. The hall accommodates 200 people in a theatre setting and 150 comfortably for a dance. There is a handicap ramp for easy access. For further information or to inquire about affordable rental, call 250-675-2680.

SORRENTO DROP-IN SOCIETY has been a gathering place for members ages 40 and up for the past 30 years, having started with only a small group of eight seniors in 1982. The drop-in center provides a meeting place for recreational and educational pursuits. There are a wide range of activities and events that include monthly meetings, dinners for special occasions, crib, quilting, snooker, fashion shows, bingo, glee club, and Scottish country dancing. As well as recreational activities, the hall is home to services such as the Sorrento and District Hospice Society, Wheels to Meals, Tops, AA and Al-Anon group

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meetings. Members are supportive of the next generation and participate in community affairs by hosting a complimentary Remembrance Day lunch and contributing financially to Canada Day celebrations, Sorrento Lions children’s Halloween party, BC Senior Games and various charities as the need arises. The hall is also rented for family or organizational gatherings and is conveniently located in downtown Sorrento at 1148 Passchendaele Road, along with the Sorrento Memorial Hall and the Sorrento Preschool Society. The most recent additions to our Hall activities are a Sunday Jam Session and a Youth Group. A place where the local youth can meet and enjoy a few games and companionship.

SORRENTO VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET at Shoppers’ Plaza on the Trans-Canada Highway in Sorrento is now in its 13th season and has become the “heart of a Shuswap Saturday morning” attracting residents and visitors alike. The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings from May to Thanksgiving and features organic produce, fresh baked goods, eggs, bedding plants, cut flowers, honey, preserves, and beauty products. Local artisans and crafters also display their wares for sale. All are made, baked or grown fresh in the Shuswap. Local musicians, singers, dancers and clowns take turns entertaining. Organizers emphasize people “come for the freshness but stay for the fun.” Information on the market can be obtained by e-mailing marilynatlegacy@telus.net or by calling 250-5151265.

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WOODWORKING AND CARVING are actively pursued by many area residents, both as a hobby and as a profitable venture. SHUSWAP WOODWORKERS GUILD meets the third Wednesday afternoon of the month from September to May at Toad Hall in Sorrento and also offers workshops for beginners to advanced. The Guild has an on-site workshop available for members. A number of the members display their work at the September fall fair in Salmon Arm. SHUSWAP CARVERS gather Wednesday and Saturday mornings at Toad Hall. As they chip and whittle away on wooden blocks or flat pieces of wood with intricate designs, they laugh and talk and spin their tales. The carvers are not a club, just a group of congenial folks with a shared interest in a pleasant hobby and their gatherings are a time of creativity and camaraderie. There are no dues and people come and go as they please. Just show up and one of the experienced members will demonstrate how carving is done. They will also happily show off some of their finished work that ranges from caricatures to chip carvings and intarsia with its inlaid designs. Those who have been coming to the group for some time have progressed to an impressive level and now submit work to various shows.

SHUSWAP ROCK CLUB is holding an open house Show ‘N Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 14 at Toad Hall in Sorrento. Admission is free and offers an opportunity to learn more about the club and its

members, who enjoy searching for and creating art objects and jewelry from rocks and minerals found both throughout the region and from further afield. In addition to displays of local rocks, fossils and minerals, the show features demonstrations of lapidary, wire wrapping and chain maille making, plus fun games for both children and adults. Among the items for sale are crystals, rock specimens, rock slabs, soapstone, glass beads, woodcarvings and jewelry made by the members. Used lapidary equipment will also be on sale. For further details on the club, contact Pat or Gail Boden at 250-675-2849.

HIGH COUNTRY POTTERS SHOW AND SALE is the highlight of the August long weekend. The two-day sale takes place at Sorrento Memorial Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5. It features some of BC’s finest pottery ranging from high fired functional pottery to raku, sculpture,

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porcelain and crystalline glazed pieces. There are a number of functional potters working in stoneware, so there’s lots to choose from. Plus, each year invited artists bring work from other creative genres. This year there will be iron work, weaving, fused glass, silver jewelry, and handmade paper. All the work is handcrafted, making this an original and unique event. For the curious, there is plenty of time to talk with the artisans. Each has something to say about their work and there is plenty to see. Admission is free. For more information, visit the www. highcountrypotterysale.com website.

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SHUSWAP LAKE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS celebrates its 29th anniversary in 2012. The festival runs from July 14 to 22 at Sorrento Memorial Hall and showcases over 100 artists from throughout the Shuswap and surrounding areas. An

estimated 300 pieces or more of artwork are on display from paintings, pottery and sculpture to photography and fabric arts. This is a juried show with awards offered including the Patterson award and the People’s Choice awards. This week-long event hosts an artistic workshop with a well known artist, live entertainment and a children’s day from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 18. As well, there is a spectacular gift shop including a huge selection of fine art with a price range to suit everyone. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Saturday, July 21 when the show is open until 9 p.m., and Sunday July 22 when the hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. An admission is charged for the show and workshop but there is no charge to browse the gift shop or go to the Bistro. The festival society provides a forum for Shuswap artists. The festival website: artsfestivalshuswap.ca lists the latest news and events or email: slfa2003@hotmail.com

SHUSWAP LAKE ACCORDION FESTIVAL is a popular musical extravaganza that attracts musicians, dancers and spectators from near and far. This year marks the festival’s 13th anniversary. The venue for this event is located in Sorrento at the Sorrento Memorial Hall, on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. For more information, call Dianne Riley at 250-675-2531 or email MaryLou Lysyshyn at shuswapaccordion@gmail.com.

SORRENTO LIONS CLUB was chartered in 1976 and over the years has made a substantial contribution to the community by participating in local events such as the Easter Egg Hunt (April 8), pancake breakfast (June 17), Canada Day (July 1) pancake

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breakfast, Children’s Halloween Party (Oct. 31) and the Seniors Christmas party on November 24 which will include a glee club and accordion music. We will also be hosting pancake breakfasts and beef on a bun at several of the events celebrating Sorrento’s 100th Anniversary. Members raise funds from a variety of sources, such as firewood sales, and support many organizations including the Shuswap Lake General Hospital, South Shuswap First Responders, Sorrento Food Bank, ORL library branch, SPCA, Camp Winfield, Diabetes Foundation, Lions Foundation-Dog Guides, BC Cancer foundation in Kelowna, Shuswap Foundation (Katherine Dillworth Memorial Fund) and many other local programs. All these activities are carried out by the dedicated men and women of the Sorrento Lions Club, which counts on community support and welcomes new members. Fundraising isn’t all hard work either. Members get together, have a few laughs, get some exercise and go home feeling good about what they have accomplished as part of this dedicated group of local individuals.

SORRENTO BLIND BAY COMMUNITY PARK located just off Notch Hill Road near downtown Sorrento, includes baseball diamonds, batting cage, soccer fields, skating rink, tennis courts, picnic tables and shelter, toddler and youth playgrounds, parking and washrooms. For a short,

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leisurely hike, people enjoy the nature trails around the park.

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At one time the Trans-Canada Highway went through Notch Hill and the area was an active center for freight, timber mills, farming and the railroad. The town had a busy railroad station, two churches, a service station, a post office, a hotel, school, store and a jail. The railroad brought shipments in from all points in Canada and dropped them at the Notch Hill train station. From Notch Hill, the Shuswap communities were supplied by wagon or truck transporting goods to the lakeside and loading them onto barges and boats. To this day the Notch Hill area retains much of its historic country charm with fertile farmland, cows and horses, old log barns and out-buildings, horse-drawn implements and modern machinery. CP Rail tracks, carrying powerful locomotives pulling lines of tankers, liners and boxcars, meander through the valley, under the bridge, over the road and past the fields. The Rocky Mountaineer passenger train and the #2816 steam train chug through, each with their own distinct sound. Many of the farms have belonged to families for generations: sons and daughters staying to raise their children on the property or even in the same home where they themselves were raised. Hay and grain fields supported by the dairy farms in the valley are the historical mainstay enterprises in the valley. Many properties have home-based businesses offering mechanical repairs, fruit and vegetables, woodworking services and computer sales and repairs. People get organic vegetables, fresh-picked from the field; go to potluck suppers of delicious home-made bread, casseroles and desserts; or attend the Notch Hill Town Hall Association’s sale of baked goods, plants and flea

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market. Visitors may stay in a B&B that serves a hearty country-style breakfast, visit the museum of country-living heritage and picnic under the enormous maple trees at the Notch Hill Town Hall. Community members tending the lawn and gardens are always happy to give a tour and history lesson. Watch for coyotes, eagles, bears, pheasants or deer that populate the area. Bird-watchers and animal-lovers can check out the marsh areas, the evergreen stands and the grain fields. The area features sleigh rides in winter, complete with hot chocolate and fresh cinnamon buns. Locals and visitors warm themselves by an open fire in mid-December when the CP Rail Holiday Train rolls in with its star-studded entertainment and food bank donations. Every second Sunday of the month from March to December, services are held at the renovated Little White Church. For information on happenings in Notch Hill, check the bulletin board at the hall or contact any member of the Notch Hill Town Hall Association.

JIM’S FORD CORRAL MUSEUM IN NOTCH HILL highlights Canadian country-living heritage with exhibits of gas station memorabilia, farm equipment, scale-model toys and country store goods in a peaceful laid back setting. The museum is open May to September, Friday to Sunday, and a fee is charged.

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SHUSWAP LAKE beckons to all who come to Blind Bay, Eagle Bay and Wild Rose Bay. Boating is high on the list of priorities. There are also public beach areas where visitors and residents enjoy lazing on the shore and splashing in the refreshing waters. All that is asked is that people respect the areas and keep them tidy for others to enjoy.

BLIND BAY BEACHES, adjacent to Blind Bay Road just off Marine Drive, feature picnic tables and garbage receptacles. Additional parking and washroom and shower facilities are located across the road from the beach, next to the Blind Bay Hall. The two beach sites are on crown land operated under a license of occupation BULK & HEALTH FOOD PLUS held by the 18.9 L Reverse Osmosis $ Water as low as regional district.

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HARBOUR ROAD has become one of the most popular boat launches in the Shuswap, providing public access to the lake under license of

occupation to the regional district. There is a public vault toilet, garbage receptacles, cement boat launch and a 60 foot dock for temporary loading and unloading of boats. No boat moorage is permitted. There is parking space for approximately 15 vehicles with trailers. This is a shallow boat launch and is only suitable for smaller boats in late summer as the water drops three metres between late June and September. The boat launch is closed from Oct. 1 to March 31 due to salmon spawning.

SOUTH SHUSWAP CANADA DAY on July 1 is an annual free festival for families and tourists and one of the biggest and best in the BC interior. This year will be the 26th anniversary of the celebrations in Blind Bay. The Theme is “Frontier Days” and will piggy-back on the 100th Anniversary being celebrated by Sorrento. The action takes place at Centennial Field on the corner of Blind Bay Road and Centennial Drive right across from Shuswap Lake. There are fun activities and entertainment beginning with a delicious pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. sponsored by the Sorrento Lions Club. This year, because it’s a Sunday there will be a one hour non-denominational Worship service at 8:30-9:30. A Parade, beginning with an antique car parade (Show and Shine) begins at 10 a.m. followed immediately by the floats, etc. beginning from Glenview Drive, down Balmoral Road and along Blind Bay Road past Centennial Field and ending at Marine Drive. This local parade provides great entertainment with horses, hot rods, children and pets, square dancers, line dancers, RCMP, fire trucks, bands, bagpipes, and other surprises. Awards for floats and other entries are presented at the

Blind Bay • Eagle Bay Wild Rose Bay BEAUTIFUL BEACHES opening ceremonies on the field where the Canada Day cake is served at 12:00 noon. Oldfashioned children’s games, large bounceys (enormous interactive obstacle course), and other attractions will draw the attention of youngsters, teenagers and adults. There will be craft vendors and food concessions plus a beer garden where people can visit while listening to local, talented musicians. This year a dynamic Family entertainer, Mike Battie will offer three shows. Mike Battie (the most experienced juggling instructor in British Columbia), never fails to draw a crowd incorporating kids of all ages to take part in his show which involves juggling balls, flaming torches, balancing spinning plates, getting out of straightjackets in jig time, and walking a slack rope while juggling axes. Mike’s show is visually amazing and hilarious. Music talent is also being lined up as we go to print. Organizers suggest that people bring lawn chairs and leave the pets at home. There are shade tents, vendors offering food and drinks, Zumba demonstrations, Line Dancers and other sideshows on site. The fabulous fireworks display, set off by the special fireworks crew, begins around 10:30 p.m. and can be seen from many vantage points and the reflection off the bay is incredible.

BLIND BAY PAINTERS SHOW AND SALE at Blind Bay Hall is in its 43rd year and features local art that may be purchased directly from the artists. Show dates are June 29 from 1 to 7 p.m., and June 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2510 Blind Bay Rd. The show features a large body of new, original works in a variety of media exhibited on the main floor. On the lower level, visitors will find prints, cards, quality craft items and discounted, previously shown paintings. Admission is by donation and includes complementary refreshments. These local artists meet weekly from September to June at Blind Bay Hall. They create visual art in many mediums: watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels, charcoal and graphite. Working in a creative atmosphere, they exchange tips and ideas, learn new techniques

and receive positive feedback on works in progress. The group also ventures outdoors with their sketchbooks and easels to take advantage of the scenic areas around the lake for inspiration. For more information, contact Nancy Alison at 250-675-5375 or gnalison@telus.net.

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Blind Bay • Eagle Bay Wild Rose Bay BEAUTIFUL BEACHES continued to grow and by 1978, the old school house became inadequate. The present hall, located at 2510 Blind Bay Road, was built with volunteer labour, donated materials and grants. It has been a hub for community activities since its official opening on Oct. 4, 1980. Over the years, the hall has been well maintained with several upgrades - the most recent renovation included modernizing the kitchen and upgrading the electrical and plumbing. The hall is home to a variety of groups such as the Blind Bay Painters, bridge and card clubs and Ta’Lana Twirlers square dancers. It is used for meetings, seminars, conferences, art shows and other functions and is also the venue for a number of courses offered by Okanagan College. The hall is rented out for parties, weddings, anniversaries and family reunions, especially in the summer months. The hall is conveniently located near a marina and public beach and golfing and shopping

BLIND BAY COMMUNITY HALL has been a focus for community events and activities for the past 105 years. The original hall, built in 1907, was constructed of donated logs hauled to the building site by teams of oxen and assembled by volunteers at work bees. In 1951, the old hall was demolished and the vacant Blind Bay school building was sold for one dollar to the community to become the hall. The area

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CEDAR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTRE, with 2 levels, overlooks the beautiful Shuswap Lake. The Centre is run and operated by volunteers and provides a venue for many activities/events throughout

the year such as monthly Potluck suppers, Ladies Afternoon Out, weekly fitness classes, snooker, bridge, plant and garage sale, talent show, pancake breakfast, Kids Only Shopping amongst other special events. Among the groups using the Centre regularly are the Scottish Country Youth Dancers, Shorei-Kan Karate, and computer classes. The Centre can be rented out for public and/or private functions such as meetings, weddings, and family reunions. Local beaches, marinas, retail and grocery stores are conveniently located within a short distance. The Centre is equipped with a BBQ area, P.A. system, dance floor, bar area, and kitchen facilities complete with dishes and cutlery. The co-ed fitness programs are presented by BCRPA certified instructors and offered throughout the year. Summer classes which run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings are open to drop in participants for a fee. Karate classes held Tuesday, Thursday evenings

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may also play tennis at non-club times by paying a fee. Shuswap Lake Estates Community and Conference Centre is a hub for various activities from the garden club, line dancers and parents and tots playgroup to quilters, crafters, snooker and card players. The centre also accommodates a church group as well as meetings and other functions. The Shopping Plaza on Fairway Hills Road features numerous amenities including a grocery store, coffee and shops, U-Brew, fitness centre and services from dog grooming to massage. The South Shuswap branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is located at the mall and material borrowed from this branch may be returned to any other ORL branch. A farmers’ market is also held on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the summer at the shopping plaza. Shuswap Lake Aero-Modelers pursue their hobby of building and flying model aircraft off the property behind the Shuswap Lake Estates driving range. In summer, members fly their float planes from the public beach area along Blind Bay Road, usually drawing a crowd of interested onlookers. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Fairway Hills Road is another addition to this area.

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BIRD WATCHING is a popular and fun activity as the area is home to many local and migratory species, including bald eagles, kestrels, red tailed hawks, owls, ospreys, swans, ducks, geese, songbirds,

for children and adults from September to June also welcome drop in participation. The computer classes are held Monday evenings over a 6 week period several times per year. The Cedar Heights Community Association operates a great family Par 3 Golf Course, Tennis court and horseshoe pits which are open to the public from April to October for a fee. For further information or events check out Website www.intheshuswap.ca and click on entertainment for events or www.intheshuswap.ca/cedarheights .

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Blind Bay â€˘ Eagle Bay Wild Rose Bay BEAUTIFUL BEACHES and hummingbirds. These many species have provided inspiration for local carvers and their work is available at various retails outlets throughout the area.

SHUSWAP TRAIL ALLIANCE was formed five years ago to work on greenway trail projects. By working together and adopting standards of excellence, well-designed trail systems could provide communities with significant health, ecology, and economic benefits. At the time, it was premature for regional governments to take on the task of coordinating everyone so a non-profit umbrella organization was formed to spark momentum and move things forward. The Shuswap Trail Alliance has worked with regional partners to create over 40 kilometers of new greenway trail infrastructure throughout the Shuswap, repair existing trails, host over 25 volunteer trail events, create seasonal employment for over 40 people, design better information materials including a regional trail sign program, work with Shuswap Tourism to develop new marketing opportunities and find new support for local stewardship groups and governments. â€œProbably most significant is the growing discussion with regional leadership of the Shuswap First Nations,â€? observes Trail Alliance coordinator, Phil McIntyre-Paul. â€œGreenways are a point of cooperation that can help us become more accountable stewards of the land.â€? In past years, the Shuswap Trail Alliance leveraged over $450,000 supporting greenway trail projects for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District in the South and East Shuswap as well as the communities of Sicamous, Chase and Salmon Arm. â€œWe also worked with the local mountain bike community to add two absolutely remarkable downhill trails in the Rubberhead area east of Salmon Arm,â€? adds Alliance trail developer and mountain bike advocate, Jim Maybee. New standards for environmentally responsible trail management were begun in 2009. Working with local biologist, Jeremy Ayotte, the Trail Alliance is developing a model that can be used throughout the region. Current priorities include greenway trail projects in

Salmon Arm, East and North Shuswap, new additions to the Rubberhead and the North Okanagan. â€œWe also want to implement the trail stewardship work Jeremy has helped us with, and support the many significant planning efforts throughout the region,â€? says McIntyre-Paul. â€œThe original hut-to-hut trail concept

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Blind Bay • Eagle Bay Wild Rose Bay BEAUTIFUL BEACHES along the Blind Bay bluffs finding continuously dramatic viewpoints along the seven-kilometre trek to the final summit at Blind Bay Lookout. The trail system between Blind Bay and White Lake has been completed. Last summer also saw the official dedication of the CSRD’s John Evdokimoff Bike Skills Park in White Lake. Visit the nearest Visitor Centre for a copy of the regional Shuswap trail brochure or check the shuswaptrailalliance.com website for further information.

we started with has evolved into a much more compelling vision that includes entire communities wanting to become places for walking and cycling linked together by signature greenway corridors.” He encourages people to park their vehicles and discover the surrounding landscape by foot, bicycle, horse, ski, snowshoe, and paddle. The shuswaptrails. com website lists the many trails throughout the region awaiting discovery and will help people find the ideal trails to suit walkers, hikers and trail runners, ramblers, cyclists, equestrians, long distance cross-country mountain bikers, and wind-in-your-hair freeriders. For those looking for a variety of trail lengths to choose from, but all with magnificent vistas, be sure to check out the Balmoral Bluffs trail in Blind Bay. A short stroll through the forest and up to the first bench brings hikers and mountain bikers to fine views over the surrounding community of Blind Bay. For the more vigorously inclined, the trail continues to climb higher • Fresh Meat/Produce • Sure Crop Feeds • In-Store Bakery • Deli Hot Foods • Lottery Store • Free Wi-Fi • Bulk Foods • Ice • In-Store Coffee Shop

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SOUTH SHUSWAP RECREATION TRAIL SOCIETY will continue work in 2012 on construction of paved shoulders along Blind Bay Road. The ultimate goal was to have paved shoulders from Reedman Point to Sorrento, along Blind Bay Road. The paved roadway, which falls under provincial responsibility, is only wide enough for two vehicles and the creation of a paved shoulder along the existing roadway was deemed the most cost effective solution for improving the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. This became a focal point for the society, which originally partnered with the Ministry of Transportation and began construction of paved shoulders on each side of the road in 2002. Several kilometers of pathways are now being used and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. In the final two years of its mandate, the society will continue to extend the pathways towards Sorrento. The Society welcomes the involvement of residents. Details are available by contacting Judi Nerbas at 250-675-3747.

VITAL SERVICES IN THE AREA are provided by the Shuswap Fire Department and the South Shuswap First Responders. There are two fire halls - the original in Sorrento near Memorial Hall and a newer hall just off the Trans-Canada Highway in Blind Bay on Greer Road, adjacent to the SLE golf driving range. This hall has adequate space for the department’s trucks and equipment and, in the event of a community-wide disaster, such as a wildfire, this hall has been designed to function as a command centre. The South Shuswap First Responders are a dedicated group of volunteers who are called out to help in

Blind Bay • Eagle Bay Wild Rose Bay BEAUTIFUL BEACHES medical emergencies when BC Ambulance receives a 911 call. All responders have received training in first aid, CPR and AED and each is equipped with a medical kit, oxygen tank and some carry AED’s. In an emergency, the three responders who are the closest attend the call, driving their own personal vehicles. As these volunteers are in the area, they usually arrive ahead of the ambulance, shortening the wait time to receive medical aid. The association also has a great team of dispatchers who volunteer their time to dispatch calls to responders after they receive the information from the BC Ambulance Service. The association is fortunate to receive donations from the community and an annual grant from the regional district. As a fundraiser, the responders sell reflective address signs and have booths at various community functions, such as Canada Day. “We are proud to serve our community and value the great rapport we have with the residents and the BC Ambulance Service,” says association president Sherri Mitchell.

EAGLE BAY is an idyllic community on the south shore of Shuswap Lake, approximately 25 kilometers off the Trans-Canada Highway. This sunny, friendly and quiet community enjoys lake access for boat launching and plenty of places for swimming. There is a general store with a liquor agency and several private seasonal rental properties. The church camp bustles with children over the summer and features a grassy, waterfront site sloping down to the lake shore, a host of water activities plus archery and a climbing wall. There is also a children’s equestrian camp. The little Ecumenical Church is more than 60 years old and services are held every Sunday in the summer months. The Eagle Bay Community Hall is the site of numerous activities. It had its beginnings in 1950 when an ambitious group of local volunteers felt the need for a community gathering place. Local sawmill owner, George Whitehead, harvested and milled trees for the construction that was done by volunteers. When a one-story floor structure was complete, a dance was held to fundraise for the next phase. Today the hall is a vital part of life in Eagle Bay and the tradition of

volunteering continues. The hall recently received a face lift and seats 100 in comfort. The kitchen is modern and very well equipped providing an ideal venue for family reunions, wedding receptions and anniversaries. There is plenty of green space outside with picnic tables and a covered barbecue area, tennis court, good parking and a safe space for the kids to play. A number of summer activities take place at the hall, including the annual Hamsters Dinner Theatre, which is invariably a hilarious romp complete with a scrumptious “home cooked” dinner. This year it will be held May 3,4 and 6. Those planning on attending need to get tickets early as the shows are always sold out. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day pancake breakfasts are excellent value and well attended, as is Eagle Bay Day on Saturday, August 4, which includes a pancake breakfast, giant white elephant sale, children’s activities and a dance, or perhaps a talent show, in the evening.

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Blind Bay • Eagle Bay Wild Rose Bay BEAUTIFUL BEACHES for swimming and picnicking. Boats can be launched at Whitehead Road and Bravo Road.

COPELAND ROAD PARK provides access to Shuswap Lake. The regional district has plans for substantial improvements as a day use park and swimming area. Copeland Road also provides access to private residences on either side.

So plan a trip to Eagle Bay. Join the residents, kick back, enjoy the lake, the sun and, if you’re lucky, catch a trout for the barbecue. For more information on the area, call Rod Dale at 250-675-3772.

ROCKY POINT ROAD is a small pedestrian only access to Shuswap Lake that the regional district has upgraded. There are no facilities, but this is an ideal spot to launch a canoe or kayak and enjoy an outing on the lake.

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is equipped with a swim float and dock and picnic area overlooking the lake. A short trail leads across Eagle Bay Road to the beach. High water is in late June but, as the lake recedes during summer, the beach area expands by late August. A large swimming area is cordoned off from boat traffic with buoys and there is a swimming raft. There is a public car park and a toilet. A scenic drive further along the roadway, brings people to Wild Rose Bay. Immediately beyond is a public car park with a toilet and a pleasant wooded trail leading down to a secluded beach that is ideal

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is located adjacent to the Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course on the Trans-Canada Highway. The knowledgeable volunteers and staff are ready to answer questions and provide information for visitors and newcomers to the area as well as contact names and phone numbers for groups and activities listed in this publication. The chamber holds an annual fundraiser to help with the operating costs of the summer Visitor Centre. To contact the chamber or visitor centre, phone Nancy Kyle at 250-675-3515 or E-mail: sorrentochamber@ telus.net.

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Chase & Little Shuswap A SHUSWAP EXPERIENCE The charming lakeside village of Chase provides an excellent base to experience the Shuswap region. It offers a variety of stores, restaurants, coffee shops and accommodation options. There is a beautiful public beach, pier, picnic tables, new washrooms and the Joyce Dunn theatre bandshell. The boat launch will be open until the August long weekend after which time boaters can use the launch at Mill Point. The area provides many opportunities for hiking and exploring from a short walk to a waterfall to multi-day hikes. The Chase village walk is a journey back in time through the colourful history of the community. Close by is Chase Creek Falls, which provides an easy 15 minute round trip walk from the highway to the falls. There is also the possibility of seeing big horn sheep on the slopes above. The historic Scatchard Mountain switchback trail climbs to viewpoints overlooking the Chase Creek canyon, the village and Little Shuswap Lake, and further on to the Chase Creek Road. An interpretive pamphlet, written by local historian David Lepsoe, is available at the museum and the Chase Visitor Centre. The Neskonlith Meadows provide an easy hike that is especially attractive in early spring with floral displays along a rolling grassland bench above the mouth of the South Thompson River. The meadows are within Adams Lake First Nations lands and access is regulated by permit available at the band office.

TURTLE VALLEY, Chase Creek, Pritchard and the three First Nations Bands that surround Chase host a diversity of agriculture, equestrian and natural-based products and services such as custom saw milling, furniture making, wildlife viewing and photography as well as eco-tours, specialty agri-crops and tourism related services.

DONKEY DAYS CELEBRATION is being held on Saturday and Sunday, June 23rd and 24th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge located at 1125 Ptarmigan Road, Chase B.C. The Donkey Refuge Societies mission is to offer a permanent sanctuary for abused, neglected and

unwanted donkeys. This 4th Annual Fundraising Event is a family fun day providing visitors with an opportunity to meet and greet the donkeys and hear their stories, enjoy children’s crafts, spinning wool demonstrations, live music all day featuring Blue and Kelly Hopkins, Denise Ford and Chris Stevens, Carlin Xing, The String Benders, The Dust Puppets and so much more, heritage farm and blacksmithing demonstrations , shop the Donkey Shoppe and enjoy the yummy food concession. Admission is by suggested donation. For further details, phone Rob or Shirley at 250-679-2778 or email donkeyrefuge@ gmail.com.

CANADA DAY on July 1 kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the community hall, a parade along Shuswap Avenue, afternoon activities at Memorial Park and a fireworks finale.

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FARMERS’ MARKET throughout the summer from June to September on Friday evenings in downtown Chase features live music, local produce (including world famous corn in late summer), baked goods, fish, meats, plus arts and crafts. CORNSTOCK on Saturday, Aug. 11, highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar Stage, showcase local farmers and crafters at the CornField Market, provide a variety of games and activities for youth at the Little Kernels Zone, and of course have hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob ready to eat all-day long. For more information, go to www.chasecornstock.com. OCTOBER IS PUMPKIN SEASON at Pete Murray’s Corn Farm and wagon rides include a visit to the sheep and then off to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin.

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flaat easy walking terrain adjacent to Little Shuswap Lake is just minutes off the highway. Sh TThe nine-hole course features a pro shop, cart c rentals and licensed lounge and snack bar. b The public is welcome and tee times are a required. This year an 18 hole classic fundraising tournament is open to everyone with funds going to the Chase Museum, for information contact 250-679-8847. Men’s night is Thursday and ladies night is Wednes Wednesday. For information on golfing events call 250-6 250-679-3021. The golf course is owned and operated by the Chase and District Recreation Society, which is also in charge of the local Art Holding Memorial Arena that is an active hockey and skating venue in winter as well as a site for trade shows and other functions in the spring and summer months.

SQUILAX GENERAL STORE AND HOSTEL, a few minutes east of Chase on the Trans-Canada Highway, has an interesting history and today is a vibrant business operated by owner Blair Acton. It was built in the early 1900s mainly for the convenience of road building crews, CPR employees and Adams Lake Mill employees. It was operated by James Craig and his wife until 1928 when he was shot dead outside his garage. His widow sold the store to Clifford Herring and his wife who ran it until 1935 when the building was destroyed by fire. They rebuilt the store and continued to operate it until 1981. It then became a craft and pottery shop. Blair Acton bought it in 1993 and the three hectares of land it stands on. She completed restorations and added three CN train cabooses and re-opened as a store and hostel. A colony of Yuma bats had made a home in the store attic and, when an old church in the area burned down, additional bat houses were erected at the Squilax site. Acton participates in bat research projects and gives talks on these creatures. for more information visit www.hihostels.ca/shuswap

Calendar of Events 2012 DATES TO REMEMBER APRIL Spring Tea and Bake Sale, St. Mary’s Church, Saturday, April 14, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar Heights Community Association is hosting an Open House on April 12, 2012 to showcase all activities held and operated at the Cedar Centre. Open to the public. For more info contact Jean Luc at 250 675-5460 or visit website www. intheshuswap.ca under events. Annual Italian Dinner and Live Auction at the White Lake Community Hall, hosted by the New Horizons Seniors Club. Saturday, April 21. Par 3 golf course, opens for season in April, Cedar Heights. Carlin Hall Junk In The Trunk Event, April 21 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Miss Chase Excellence Crowning, April 28, 6:30 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall.

MAY Plant and garage sale, Saturday, May 5, Cedar Centre. Chase Fire Department centennial, open house at fire hall, Sunday, May 1. Sorrento Village Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings, May to Thanksgiving. Sorrento Shoppers Plaza on Trans-Canada Highway. Mother’s Day pancake breakfast, Sunday, May 13, Eagle Bay Hall. Hamsters Dinner Theatre, May 3,4 & 6 Eagle Bay Hall. Giant Craft & bake sale, Saturday, May 19, Blind Bay Hall. Pancake breakfast Saturday May 26, 9 till noon Cedar Centre.

JUNE Chase Farmers’ Market, Friday evenings, downtown until September.

Shuswap Lake Accordion on Festival, Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23,, Sorrento Centre. Donkey Days Celebration, Saturday, June 23 and June 24, Donkey Refuge in Turtle Valley, admissionn by donation. Rotary Father’s Day brunch, Sunday, June 17, Chase Community Hall. Father’s Day pancake breakfast, Sunday, June 17, Eaglee Bay Hall. Sorrento Lions pancake breakfast, Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, Sorrento Memorial Hall. Blind Bay Painters Show and Sale, June 29 to July 1, Blind Bay Hall.

JULY South Shuswap Canada Day, July 1, Centennial Field, Blind Bay, corner of Centennial Drive and Blind Bay Road. Chase Canada Day, parade along Shuswap Avenue, afternoon activities at Memorial Park and fireworks finale. Sunnybrae Artists, annual art show, Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8, Sunnybrae Community Hall, refreshments and door prizes, admission by donation. Golf for history, join our July 14 tournament and raise funds for the Chase Museum. Tournament at Sunshore golf course. Shuswap Rock Club, open house and summer sale, Saturday, July 14, Toad Hall, Sorrento. Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts, July 14 to 22, Sorrento Memorial Hall. Squilax Pow Wow, July 20 to 22, Little Shuswap Indian Band festival of singing, dancing,

drumming and lessons on native history, traditional food, admission charged.

Bay Hall Aug. 12, dinner and amazing live entertainment.

Sorrento 100th street party A fun filled family event to be held July 21, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in front of the Sorrento Elementary School on Passchendale Road in Sorrento. There will be food and craft vendors lining the street, entertainment by talented local artists.

Sorrento Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, Aug. 25, Sorrento Centre, bluegrass musicians from across North America, outdoor festival, admission charged.

SEPTEMBER

Great Shuswap Pottery Sale, Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, Celista Hall.

The family festival will run on September 8th and 9th. Celebrating Sorrento’s 100th Anniversary at the Sorrento Blind Bay Park there will be free entertainment.

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Eagle Bay Day, Saturday, Aug. 4, Eagle Bay Hall, pancake breakfast, white elephant sale, kid’s activities, evening dance.

Salute to the Sockeye, October, Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, North Shuswap, events celebrate the salmon run.

High Country Pottery Show, Saturday, Aug. 4 and Sunday, Aug. 5, Sorrento Memorial Hall, free admission.

Pumpkin Patch, Pete Murray’s Corn Farm, Oct. 1 to 31, Chase.

Chase CornStock, Saturday, Aug. 11, highlights emerging regional musicians on the CornStar Stage, showcase local farmers and crafters at the CornField Market, provide a variety of games and activities for youth at the Little Kernels Zone, and of course have hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob ready to eat all-day long. Routes and Blues at the Blind

Children’s Halloween Party, Oct. 31, Sorrento Memorial Hall, annual free event put on by Sorrento Lions Club and the Chase Secondary leadership students.

DECEMBER CPR Holiday Train, Christmas performance and fundraiser for local food banks, mid-December, adjacent to Notch Hill Hall.

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White Lake, Skimikin & Sunnybrae FISHING, CAMPING & TRAILS WHITE LAKE was namedd bbecause of its large white shoals, which are visible through the clean, clear water on sunny days. The area was originally homesteaded in 1910, predominantly by Finnish families, and is nestled in BC’s scenic mountains. The two quiet and tranquil lakes that lie at the base of Bastion Mountain, between two arms of the busy Shuswap Lakes, are called “White Lake” and “Little White Lake. The big lake is about five and a half kilometers long, and two kilometers wide. It reaches 38 meters at its deepest, with an average depth of 30 meters. It is noted for its year round fishing that includes fly-fishing and winter ice-fishing for the annually stocked and elusive rainbow trout. White Lake has three campgrounds on the water, two boat launches, a community park and picnic area. The newest addition is the John Evdokimoff bike skills park built by the regional district. It was designed by mountain bike guru Jay Hoots and built with help from local volunteers. The park was revamped last year to include a new series of jumps, washroom and viewing platform/gazebo. The park also acts as the trailhead for the White Lake-Balmoral connector trail linking the two communities of White Lake and Blind Bay and also tying into the Balmoral trail system. There are more than 75 different species of animals, birds, aquatics and insects living in and around the lakes. A viewing platform and a turtle sanctuary provide nature lovers with great spots of interest. Around June the annual turtle migration takes place when they leave the safety of the water to cross White Lake Road to lay their eggs on the sandy banks and then return to the lake. White Lake truly is an enchanting destination at any

time of the year.

TRAIL RIDING, EQUESTRIAN EVENTS AND CAMPING are popular pastimes in the Skimikin area that is less than 15 minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway. It features a quiet and secluded campsite at picturesque Skimikin Lake. At the entrance is ample parking for day users of the trails for hiking, biking and riding. A narrow forest road leads into the camp. The first sight is of the lake, and then the spacious campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. There are 15 paddocks for equine use with double corrals and pull-through parking spaces. Many tall trees make high lining an easy option. A caretaker on site collects a small fee and sells maps. Due to regulations, reservations are not allowed. There are over 100 kilometers of marked and mapped trails for short and long rides, some with spectacular views. A new short trail leads around the lake good for an evening stroll. This year, the lake has been opened for fishing making this an all round experience for the whole family. The equestrian campsite is managed by the EQ Trails Association that is active in creating and maintaining trails in and around the Shuswap. For more information, visit their website: www.eqtrail.webs.com, or call Shirley Bates at 250-835-4496 or Shawnee Venables at 250-804-0602.

SKIMIKIN AND TURTLE VALLEY back roads are ideal for leisurely cycling and walking trips as well as scenic drives. TWO LOCAL VINEYARDS AND WINERIES produce a variety of grapes and quality

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products that have won many prestigious awards. Recline Ridge is a short drive off the Trans-Canada Highway, turning onto the Tappen Valley Road, then to 2640 Skimikin Road. It is open daily in the summer with tours by appointment, 250-835-2212. Granite Creek Estates at 2302 Skimikin Road took its name from the creek’s original name. It is open daily from April to October and by appointment in the offseason, 250-835-0049.

White Lake, Skimikin & Sunnybrae FISHING, CAMPING & TRAILS WHITE POST AUTO MUSEUM, adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway, features restored cars from the 1920s and collectibles inside while outside cars are used for parts. The museum is open daily in the summer months.

once called “Indian Leap” for the legend of a maiden who was being forced into an unwelcome relationship and who chose instead to leap from the cliff.

SUNNYBRAE ARTISTS present their annual MARGARET FALLS is reached at the end of a short cool walk of about 10 minutes through old growth forest in the moss covered Reinecker Gorge, over miniature waterfalls and small bridges to the beautiful falls. The walk is suitable for people of all ages with resting places along the way. From the parking lot, another trail travels south of the road and follows the creek to the lake through Herald Provincial Park and is easy walking as well.

SUNNYBRAE PARK is a former day-use provincial park that was transferred to the regional district. There is a large parking area with picnic sites adjacent to one of the best beaches in the Shuswap. It’s only a short trail up to the top of the Sunnybrae Bluffs across the road. At the top is a view of the Salmon Arm of Shuswap Lake, Bastion Mountain and the lake and surrounding valleys.

“biggest little art show in the Shuswap” on Saturday, July 7, 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday, July 8, 11 am to 5 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Community Hall. Admission is by donation and there are refreshments and door prizes.

CARLIN HALL is an historic venue that remains in use to this day. To make way for highway expansion, the hall was physically moved in 2003 and relocated to its present site adjacent to Carlin School. A basement was added to the structure along with other renovations. From September through June, the hall is a popular spot for community functions from potlucks to coffee houses, which attract musicians, singers and spectators from throughout the area.

SUNNYBRAE HALL has been updated over the years and has an ideal location across the road from Sunnybrae Park. The hall is a popular venue for reunions, wedding receptions and special events where people use the grounds for overnight self-contained camping. Many community groups, including the artist group, badminton players and the amateur radio club, use the hall throughout the year. On the second Saturday of the month from October to May, a coffee house livens up the evening with music and song. WILDLIFE VIEWING is popular in this area that boasts 160 species of birds over the course of the year, including Trumpeter Swans, as well as deer, moose, coyote, bobcat, lynx and raccoons.

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North Shuswap HOME OF THE SALMON RUN trail features fairly easy to moderate hiking or cycling along the river and through the forest.

FLUME TRAILS on Holdings Road in the North Shuswap provide a revealing look into the area’s logging past. There’s an upper trail with a moderate climb beside the creek and a lower flume trail that meanders along the river and through the forest.

SKMANA LAKES features easy walking and RODERICK HAIG-BROWN PROVINCIAL PARK and the Adams River in the North Shuswap are world famous as the prime spawning ground for sockeye salmon. The run in October is one of the largest in the world, with every fourth year being a major run, this will happen in 2014 next. The Adams River Salmon Society and community groups, in conjunction with BC Parks, organize the Salute to the Sockeye celebration at the park with educational displays, vendors and concessions. Visitors from the world over come to experience the salmon ritual in the crisp, clear autumn air and it’s a natural phenomenon that should be seen at least once in a lifetime. There’s plenty of parking and visitors are able to follow the trails downstream or upstream any time of the year. The downstream trails are easy to hike or cycle along the river to Shuswap Lake. The upper

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biking in summer and cross country skiing in winter. It is located by turning off near the flume trails onto Loakin-Bear Creek Road.

ANGLEMONT ESTATES GOLF COURSE is a scenic nine-hole golf course in the North Shuswap. For those arriving by boat, a shuttle service is available from the Anglemont Marina to the golf course.

GREAT SHUSWAP POTTERY SALE runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22 at the North Shuswap Community Hall in Celista and showcases the finest area potters and clay artists plus guest artists with stained glass installations, decorative iron work and fibre art. The artists are on hand to discuss their work and there is no admission. The hall is wheelchair accessible. www.greatshuswappotterysale.com

SQUILAX POW WOW is a gathering of First Nations from throughout North America, which features a riveting combination of colorful costumes, flashy feathers and fancy footwork. The pow wow runs from July 20 to 22 and features singing, dancing, drum competitions, stick games, arts and crafts and various foods. The public is welcome to attend and an admission is charged by the day or for the entire weekend. RV sites are also available. For details, call 250-679-3203.

North Shuswap HOME OF THE SALMON RUN TALKING ROCK RESORT AND QUAAOUT LODGE is the pride of the Little Shuswap Indian Band and a vacation destination on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake. Along with the 18-hole championship course and all the amenities of a first class resort and conference centre, visitors enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, horseback riding, mountain biking, nature viewing, native interpretive areas and special events with storytellers, dancers, singers and drummers.

WHITE WATER RAFTING trips down Adams River in the North Shuswap provide a thrill for the entire family from May through mid-September with fully experienced and trained guides. Whether you’re a keen river runner or wish to introduce your family to white-water, rafting is superb fun on the river careening over the Ledge, pounding through the Ender Waves and blasting through the famous Adams River Gorge. With an interpretive break along the way, passengers immerse themselves in the scenery and history of the area. Many have seen wildlife such as bear, moose, deer, beaver, birds of prey, waterfowl, and, of course, salmon. Rafting is an exhilarating way to see this pristine river, which is fully protected

within Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park. The Adams River and the gorge attract canoeists and kayakers in the summer as well as spectators. For a truly unforgettable experience, check it out this summer by phoning Adams River Rafting at 1-888-4407238 or visit the adamsriverrafting.com website.

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