Enjoy an interactive, fun 45-minute fairy-tale fiasco. A completely FREE summer theatre production perfect for the whole family to explore an enjoy Tuesdays to Saturdays at 1 p.m. beside the KAC building across from Scoopz Ice Cream Parlor.

Sponsored by Human Resources Development and administered by the KAC, original children’s theatre in Riverside Park will be free until the end of August.
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Wednesday July 16 - Saturday July 19th hosted by Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association.

The community carnival is Thursday July 17th 11-4 come and visit me! I’ll be painting faces out in front of the Kamloops Inn. The 300 block of Victoria is closed to traffic to make room for tons of fun and activities.

Friday is “A Taste of Downtown” where you can sample some of what the wonderful restaurants in our downtown core have to offer.

And Saturday we wrap it all up from 10-4pm with the “Artisans and Business Showcase” I’ll be down there again from 10-1 painting faces, arms, legs and where ever in front of Scotia bank this time. Again the 300 block of Victoria is closed to make way for the events!

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Almost every night of the summer my friends and family can be found somewhere on the grass in front of the bandshell for one of my favorite Kamloops summertime traditions - Music in the Park. An absolutely beautiful way to end a hot summer day bring a blanket or chairs and some snacks to settle down with the kids for an evening of outdoor music and dancing. We absolutely love it and hope to see you down there!

July 1 - August 31
From 7 - 8:30 pm each evening during the summer months, come to the Rotary Bandshell at Riverside Park for FREE musical entertainment by local, national and international musicians, weather permitting. Schedule subject to change without notice.

The concerts are free, presented by the City and the B.C. Lottery Corporation.

Address: Lorne Street Kamloops BC

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Parents driving their kids to Canada Day events on Tuesday will have to make sure they are properly secured in the car under a new law that requires children up to the age of nine to use a booster seat. And if parents don’t follow the new rules, they’ll face a $109 fine.

“It’s fabulous if it helps save lives and helps prevent injuries,” said Mariane Salvail, whose five-year-old son Sam will sit in a booster seat on Tuesday.

Previously, children in B.C. could outgrow infant car seats at 40 pounds and move to regular seat belts. But now, those children must sit in a booster seat until they are either nine years old or four feet, nine inches tall, no matter how much they might weigh.

Infants must be rear-facing until at least 12 months old, and a weight of 20 pounds.
After that, a child seat must be used until the child weighs 40 pounds.

Ultimately the driver is responsible, whether or not they are related to the child. One of the new rules is that an exemption for rental cars has been removed. ~ from CTV British Columbia’s Sarah Galashan

With that BCAA is hosted a car-seat check on Wednesday June 23rd from 10:30 - 3. At the Notre Dame office. You had to book an appointment at 1-877-247-5551. there were trained CPS educators there to assess the installation and use of car and booster seats. If you are concerned or have any questions about the installation of your car seats give them a call.

I read this poster in a local church downtown the other day. It has some simple messages that I think get to the core of what we are lacking in today’s society. Not to mention was cute and fun! How many do you do on the list?

Turn off your TV.
Leave your house.
Know your neighbors: Look up when you are walking; Greet people; Sit on your stoop;
Plant flowers.
Use your library.
Play together.
Buy from local merchants.
Share what you have.
Help a lost dog.
Take children to the park. Garden together. Support neighborhood schools.
Fix it even if you didn’t break it.
Read stories aloud.
Have pot lucks.
Honor elders. Pick up litter. Dance in the street. Talk to the mail carrier.
Listen to the birds.
Put up a swing.
Help carry something heavy.
Barter for your goods.
Start a tradition.
Ask a question.
Hire young people for odd jobs. Organize a block party. Bake extra and share.
Ask for help when you need it.
Open your shades.
Sing together.
Share your skills.
Take back the night. Turn up the music. Turn down the music.
Listen before you react to anger.
Mediate a conflict.
Seek to understand.
Learn from new and uncomfortable angles.
Know that no one is silent athough many are not heard. Work to change this.