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Business events for the week of July 3, 2022 and beyond
Marketing Series: Creating Engaging and Value-Added Content
Current small business owners in all industries are invited to attend this virtual workshop where we’ll dive into how to create engaging content that adds value while also selling. Speaker: Nicole Cooper, marketing adviser, Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center. Go to the website to register and find more workshops.
Contact: Register at https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/events.aspx
LeadHERship: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Creating a Sense of Belonging
Registration required! The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Western College of Career and Corporate Training have developed a 10-month Women’s LeadHERship Series for women across all industries. The series emphasizes the unique gifts and strengths of women and provides tools for empowerment and success. The series launched in March and runs through December with a new topic each month. Lunch is provided. Register on the website: https://s-rcchamber.org.
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When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $35 chamber members, $45 nonmembers
Power Hour is designed to help expand your network and brainstorm the future of the industry with some of the best and brightest. This social event is designed for all women (and allies) in the technology community. It’s a safe space to share your experiences, meet others in similar roles, and expand your reach in the Roanoke-Blacksburg technology community. All job levels are welcome.
Where: Sweet Donkey Coffee, 2108 Broadway Ave. SW, Roanoke
Cost: Free to attend (individual tabs)
Contact: https://www.rbtc.tech
(Virtual) Franklin County Connects
This event provides a structured and supportive networking environment for chamber members. Each month a guest speaker presents vital info regarding the Franklin County business community. Attendees receive chamber updates, meet and network with other members and have an opportunity to share information about their business. Meeting ID and password available at business.visitsmithmountainlake.com/events.
Contact: info@visitsmithmountainlake.com, 540-721-1203
Lunch & Learn: Benefits of SML Chamber Membership
We will walk through the many benefits of chamber membership, how to access the many tools to help your business grow, along with hands-on help on promoting your business or organization through the chamber while you’re here. The Hot Dog Stand food truck will be on-site for you to purchase lunch, or bring your own. You do not have to be a current Smith Mountain Lake Chamber member to attend.
Where: Venture Studio Hub, 98 Wirtz Road, Wirtz
When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Contact: Priscilla Locher, Priscilla@venturestudiohub.com
Amy Adams, executive director of the Institute for Biohealth Innovation at George Mason University, will virtually showcase Mason’s cutting-edge biomedical and health research initiatives between students and the broader community. Hear how the commonwealth is leveraging its communities to commercialize biotech and drive momentum across Virginia’s economy. Beer & Biotech is an ecosystem-building series that brings together investors, physicians, academics, inventors, startups and state and regional leaders who are influential in the biotechnology industry. Each event in the yearlong series will feature a local, regional or national speaker and include plenty of time for networking at the host brewery.
Where: Big Lick Brewing Co., 409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke
Contact: Register at https://rbtc.tech/rbtc-events
Revised Registration Deadline: Chamber Women’s Leadership Conference
The 2022 Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Conference will take place Aug. 1. Art historian and lawyer Amy Herman will once again be our keynote speaker, and will present her paradigm-shattering twist on problem-solving that helps us find solutions to the problems we face every day. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Payment is required prior to admission. Go to https://www.montgomerycc.org for more info, or to register online.
Where: The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center, 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg
When: Register by July 22! Event is Aug. 1, 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $120 chamber members, $169 nonmembers
Contact: programs@montgomerycc.org, 540-382-3020
SBSC Foodiepreneur Symposium
Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce the first annual Foodiepreneur Symposium. This one-of-a-kind day is built for existing and soon-to-be food entrepreneurs to be inspired and to take it to the next level. It’s an all-day affair with resources, vendors, workshops, industry experts and networking (and of course, food!). Tickets are on sale now. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/foodie.
Where: Vinton War Memorial, 814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton
Cost: $35 until July 1; $45 thereafter
Contact: www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/foodie
Join us for coffee and refreshments courtesy of our host, Smith Mountain Lake Association. This event provides a structured and supportive networking environment for chamber members.
Where: SMLA, 400 Scruggs Road, Suite 2100, Moneta
Contact: info@ visitsmithmountainlake.com
Information on public events of interest to businesspeople can be emailed to upcoming@roanoke.com. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event.
UPCOMING BUSINESS EVENTS
Roanoke Higher Education Authority Board
The Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Higher Education Authority will hold a meeting in Room 212 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. This meeting is open to the public.
Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke
Contact: Kay Dunkley at kay.dunkley@education.edu
Government Contracting Series: How to Become SWaM Certified
Are you a small, women-owned or minority-owned business? Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. This workshop will cover the certification process; required documents needed to apply; and how to use the certification to do business with the Commonwealth (intro to eVA, Virginia’s online procurement portal). Our speaker will be Ramain Gohar, Business Manager, Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity. This event is in collaboration with the Roanoke Regional SBDC.
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Contact: Register at https:// www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/training/cert-swam
Roanoke Higher Education Center Open House
Come learn about the more than 200 degree, licensure and certificate programs currently being offered at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. Speak with representatives from our member institutions and discuss program details. Find out more about tuition, admission requirements, program length and more! Free and open to the public. Please register to attend.
Where: Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke
NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees)
Gathering at 11 a.m. Meeting at 11:15 a.m. The speaker will be Allison Szuba. Her topic will be “Giggles to Guffaws.” All are welcome. PLEASE NOTE: Location is assuming The Roanoker is still open. Backup plans are being made.
Where: Roanoker Restaurant Meeting Room, 2522 Colonial Ave. SW, Roanoke
Cost: Order lunch from special menu ($10-14)
Contact: Mark Fisher 772-0984
Botetourt Chamber of Commerce 2022 Annual Meeting of the Membership
Our theme is “Reflecting on the past and preparing for the future.” Join us as we reacquaint! We will welcome our new board members and say thank you to our outgoing board members. Networking, guest speakers, appetizers and more.
Where: Sunnybrook, 7342 Plantation Road, Roanoke
Cost: $30 members, $45 future members
Contact: Jennifer Vance, 540-566-8812, Jennifer@botetourtchamber.com
Free Research Assistance, Business Development, and Career Enhancement…
Look no further than your local public library (in person and online) for help with a wide range of business assistance. While each location is different, every library, through the Library of Virginia, has access to digital resources, learning assets and research tools to help you meet your career and business goals. Join us to learn more!
Contact: Register at https:// clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop
This event provides a structured and supportive networking environment for chamber members. Each month a guest speaker presents vital info regarding the Franklin County business community. Attendees receive chamber updates, meet and network with other members and have an opportunity to share information about their business. Meeting ID and password available at business.visitsmithmountainlake.com/events.
Contact: info@visitsmithmountainlake.com, 540-721-1203
Future-Proofing Your Business: Web 3.0, NFTs & Blockchain
Confused about blockchain for your business? We’ve got you covered. This illustrative program includes a Q&A session to answer your questions, including how blockchain and bitcoin differ; accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment; use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs); safety and privacy concerns, and more. Our presenter is Cameron Nelson, Chief Digital Advisor, Virginia SBDC and Central Virginia SBDC.
Contact: Register at https:// clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop
“Covid After-Action Report”
Reservations required no later than Tuesday, June 7, at noon! Our invited speakers include leadership from the NRV Health District, LewisGale, Carilion and the NRV Regional Commission. Space is limited. Register and pay online.
Where: Warm Hearth Village, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg
Cost: $25 chamber members — $35 nonmembers
Contact: programs@montgomerycc.org
Virginia’s Blue Ridge Series:
Limited tickets available! For the fourth and final event in the 2022 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Series, retailers from across the region will participate in a panel discussion on the challenges of our current economic environment. The conversation will include discussions on how retailers address supply chain bottlenecks, staffing shortages, rising costs of goods and more. The series is geared toward business owners, C-suite executives and junior to senior-level management professionals, but ALL are welcome! Purchase tickets in advance at the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce website: https://roanokechamber.org.
Where: Vinton War Memorial, 814 E. Washington St., Vinton
When: 7:30 to 9 a.m. (program begins at 8 a.m.)
Cost: $50 members, $100 future members (includes breakfast)
Contact: Eric Sichau, esichau@roanokechamber.org
LeadHERship: Neuroplasticity & The Cognitive Gifts of Women
Registration required! The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Western College of Career and Corporate Training have developed a 10-month Women’s LeadHERship Series for women across all industries. The series emphasizes the unique gifts and strengths of women and provides tools for empowerment and success. The series runs through December with a new topic each month. Lunch is provided. Register on the website: https://s-rcchamber.org.
Where: Virginia Western Community College Natural Science Center
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: $35 chamber members, $45 nonmembers
Come join your village of women in technology for a morning jolt of real talk. We’re hosting these on the third Wednesday of every month to help us make connections and have casual conversations covering various topics about jobs, mentor requests and everything in between. There is no judgment: come as you are, liquids in the cup are optional, jump in when you can. Morning Jolt is being held online until further notice. Register once to get the zoom link. Sponsored by Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council.
When: 8 to 9 a.m. (program begins at 8:15 a.m.)
Contact: Register at https://rbtc.tech/events/
Beer & Biotech: The Future
Beer & Biotech is an ecosystem-building series that will bring together investors, physicians, academics, inventors, startups and state and regional leaders who are influential in the biotechnology industry. Each event in the yearlong series will feature a local, regional or national speaker and include plenty of time for networking and beverages at the host brewery.
Where: Big Lick Brewing Co., 409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke
Contact: Register at https://rbtc.tech/rbtc-events
Business Advocacy Breakfast Series: Legislative Wrap-Up
Join the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Business Advocacy Committee for the third in a series of business breakfasts. The objective of this event is to provide a legislative wrap-up for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our guest panel will feature Sen. David Suetterlein and Del. Joseph McNamara. Space will be limited and current Richfield Living COVID safety guidelines will be followed. Registration is required.
Where: Richfield Living, Richfield Town Center Chapel, 3730 Richfield Lane, Salem
Cost: $25 members, $35 nonmembers
Contact: Lynne Kilburn, info@s-rcchamber.org, 540-387-0267
Information on public events of interest to businesspeople can be emailed to upcoming@roanoke.com. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event.
Commerce Department Receives Comments on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework | Perspectives & Events | Mayer Brown
On April 11, the US Department of Commerce (the “Department”) and the Office of the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) closed their public comment period for the administration’s proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (“IPEF”). The comments provided during the period will help the Department and USTR set goals for the final agreement.
Background on Comment Period
The IPEF is designed as a joint effort between the Department of Commerce and USTR, with each agency overseeing separate “pillars” of the agreement. USTR will handle the pillar on “fair and resilient trade,” and the Department will handle the pillars on supply chain resilience; infrastructure, clean energy, and decarbonization; and tax and anti-corruption.1 For more information on IPEF, please refer to our previous newsletter entry.
Both agencies sought public input on the following 10 items:
- General negotiating objectives for the IPEF.
- Digital and emerging technologies-related issues.
- Supply chain resilience-related issues.
- Infrastructure-related issues.
- Clean energy-related issues.
- Decarbonization-related issues.
- Tax-related issues.
- Anti-corruption-related issues.
- Issues of particular relevance to small and medium-sized businesses that should be addressed in the negotiations.
- Other issues for consideration.2
Summary of Comments
The Department of Commerce received 60 comments during the public comment period, and several trends emerged across the submissions. USTR received 1,300 comments, although many of those comments were form letters discussing workers’ rights provisions. This summary focuses on broad trends in comments submitted by industry associations, human rights groups, and corporations; the full dockets are available online at regulations.gov for the Department of Commerce and USTR.
To start, there was widespread agreement among the commenters on the need for trade negotiations in the Indo-Pacific region. Several commenters noted the lack of US participation in trade agreements like the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (“CPTPP”) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (“RCEP”),3 but labor rights groups focused on the shortcomings of previous negotiations in the region, like the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and hoped that workers’ rights would be protected in these negotiations.4 Commenters in general hoped for widespread participation in the IPEF among countries in the region, who will sign on to all pillars of the agreement, rather than an a la carte participation option.5
Industry associations and corporations urged negotiators to reduce non-tariff barriers to trade and set uniform regulatory standards across participating IPEF nations, which would increase certainty in the business environment.6 Ensuring multilateral participation in export control regimes was a popular example of regulatory streamlining that commenters argued negotiators should pursue.7 Several commenters suggested repurposing standards for trade facilitation and digital trade in already existing agreements, like the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (“APEC”).8 However, certain human rights groups noted that agreements like the USMCA fell short on data privacy concerns, and further standardizing that model in another trade agreement would be damaging.9
Technology groups were particularly active in suggesting infrastructure provisions, noting that the Asia-Pacific region presents unique challenges like reliance on offshore cable lines and cloud computing that an agreement would need to address.10 In addition, technology groups also asked that the agreements consider technology training programs among IPEF participants to develop a skilled workforce able to engage in digital trade.11
Finally, looking at supply chains, certain commenters were concerned about a “too-heavy focus on only supplying from the US domestic market,” instead advocating for a more flexible approach to supply chain management.12 These groups hoped for a “friendshoring” approach, where US companies would still source from abroad, though primarily through allied countries, and added that an early warning network for supply chain disruptions would help industry predictability.13 Human and labor rights groups advocated for forced labor provisions to be included in the final agreement.14
Next Steps
The relevant agencies now will review the comments and develop a negotiating strategy for the agreement. President Biden formally launched IPEF on May 23, 2022, during his travel to Tokyo.
1 85 Fed. Reg. 13971 (March 11, 2022).
3 E.g. Consumer Technology Association, Request for Comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, ITA-2022-0001-0056, at 8 (hereinafter CTA Comment); US Chamber of Commerce, Office of the US Trade Representative: Comments on the Proposed Fair and Resilient Trade Pillar of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (FRN Docket No. USTR-2022-0002), ITA-2022-0001-0024, at 2 (hereinafter US Chamber Comment).
4 E.g. Alliance for American Manufacturing, Re: Request for Comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (ITA-2022-0001), ITA-2022-0001-0048, at 2-3 (hereinafter AAM Comment).
6 E.g. American Association of the Indo-Pacific, Comments to the US Federal Register: Docket No. ITA-2022-0001 Concerning the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, ITA-2022-0002-0058 (hereinafter AAIP Comment).
7 US Chamber Comment at 18; National Foreign Trade Council, Comments Regarding the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, ITA-2022-0002-0057, at 19 (hereinafter NFTC Comment).
8 E.g. US Chamber Comment at 4; NFTC Comment.
9 E.g. Public Citizen, Comments from Public Citizen Regarding the Proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, ITA-2022-0001-0033, at 5 (hereinafter Public Citizen Comment).
10 E.g. Microsoft, Microsoft Corporation’s Response to Office of US Trade Representative Request for Comments on the Proposed Fair and Resilient Trade Pillar of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and US Department of Commerce Request for Comments on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, ITA-2022-0001-0034, at 6 (hereinafter Microsoft Comment); Google, Comments Regarding the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, ITA-2022-0001-0046, at 8 (hereinafter Google Comment).
11 E.g. Microsoft Comment at 3-4; Google Comment at 3.
EVENTS GUIDE
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
• Penticton Vees parade and victory celebration, parade begins at 4 p.m. at the S.S. Sicamous and will proceed down Lakeshore Drive ending at Main Street, speeches, selfies with the players and the Fred Page Cup and a community barbecue begin at 4:30 p.m. at Gyro Park, all attendees are encouraged to wear blue
• Osoyoos Town Council meets, 2 p.m. in council chambers, to view the agenda package: osoyoos.ca
• Oliver Council meets in council chambers, 6173 Kootenay Street, 7 p.m.
• Ozone Theatre Festival, hosted by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., “Wilt” by Margaret Edson, presented by Theatre Kelowna, for play details and tickets: soplayers.ca/festival.html
• Open bike days at Penticton Safety Village, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ride around the village, learn more about bike safety, helmets and parental waivers required
• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: new line dance, level one, 9 a.m., lunch special, 11:30 a.m., partner bridge, 12:45 p.m.
• Open Mic Night hosted by Tristan Telle, Barley Mill Brew Pub and Sports Bistro, 7:30 p.m.
• LocoLanding Adventure Park now open daily for the season, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Teen Studio Art Program at Penticton Art Gallery, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 presents Dart Dolls, 1:30 p.m.
• Now showing at the Penticton Art Gallery (May 20-June 11): “A Closer Look,” annual local high school exhibition, Art Auction preview; “From a Bird’s Eye View,” by Toni Onley; Young Collectors Club (May 20-June 4); 199 Marina Way, open Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Now showing at the Penticton Museum, “Made Right Here: Penticton’s Built Heritage.” Find out where Cherryland Community is. See some beautiful flat-top homes. Learn about the unique history of the Leir House built by Hugh Leir’s sawmill employees. This exhibit showcases Penticton’s distinctive heritage properties and how they have contributed to our city’s unique history and character, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 785 Main Street, by donation
• Penticton Public Sculpture exhibit, eight pieces of public art are now on display on Lakeshore Drive, outside City Hall and at the Vancouver Hill roundabout
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” (Maggie Smith, PG, 124 minutes); “Firestarter,” (Zac Efron, PG, 94 min.); “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” (Benedict Cumberbatch, PG, 126 min.); “The Bad Guys,” (animated, G, 100 min.); “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” (Eddie Redmayne, PG, 142 min.); “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” (Jim Carrey, PG, 122 min.); “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” (Ke Huy Quan, PG, 132 min.), for showtimes and tickets: landmarkcinemas.ca/penticton
Wednesday, May 25
• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: chair yoga (mat required), 9 a.m., ukulele, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Ozone Theatre Festival, hosted by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, “Gift of the Sea,” by Cara Nunn, a workshop play, 7:30 p.m., for play details and tickets: soplayers.ca/festival.html
• Open bike days at Penticton Safety Village, 4-7 p.m., ride around the village, learn more about bike safety, helmets and parental waivers required
• Karaoke Star Search at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m.
• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.
• Drop-In Cribbage at Penticton Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 canasta, 1 p.m.
• 15th annual Brilliant Moments exhibition at Penticton Arts Council, a celebration of encaustic art by CanwaxWest, 220 Manor Park Ave., Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. through June 25
• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca
• Now playing at The Oliver Theatre: “Memory,” (Liam Neeson, PG, 114 minutes), Wednesday and Thursday only, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 26
• Ozone Theatre Festival, hosted by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, “The Gravitational Pull of Bernie Trimble,” by Beth Graham, presented by Shuswap Theatre, 7:30 p.m., for play details and tickets: soplayers.ca/festival.html
• Penticton Art Gallery presents Broken But Beautiful workshop, 6-8 p.m., $60 (members) and $65 (non-members), register at 250-493-2928
• Open bike days at Penticton Safety Village, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ride around the village, learn more about bike safety, helmets and parental waivers required
• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: Spanish conversations, 10 a.m., bingo, 1-4 p.m. (sales begin at noon, doors open at 11 a.m.)
• The Flannel Contract performs at Slackwater Brewing Co., 7L39 o,n,
• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, beginning at 6:30 p.m., 19 and over
• Young@Art, free for all at Penticton Art Gallery, 3:15-4:30 p.m., ages 10-16, all supplies included
• Live@Time with vocalist-guitarist Ari Neufeld, Time Winery, 6:30 p.m., $15, for tickets: timeswines.ca
• Pre-candidate workshop for those considering running for city council or the RDOS board, Penticton City Hall council chambers, 5 p.m., for more information call 250-490-4146 or send an email to: elections@rdos.bc.ca or: electiosn@penticton.ca
• Okanagan School of the Arts musical theatre for teens, Cherry Lane Shopping Centre, 4-5:30 p.m., this is the first of four consecutive Thursday sessions, register: okanaganschoolofthearts.com or phone 778-718-5757
• Special sneak preview: “Top Gun Maverick,” (Tom Cruise, PG, 131 minutes) at Landmark Cinemas
Friday, May 27
• Jurassic Quest at South Okanagan Events Centre, first of three days, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., tickets start at $23.50, plus tax and applicable service charges, ages 2 and under are free, for tickets visit: valleyfirsttix.ca or the SOEC box office, three days
• Ozone Theatre Festival, hosted by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, “Ben Hur,” by Patrick Barlow, presented by Powerhouse Theatre, 7:30 p.m., for tickets: soplayers.ca/festival.html
• The Hillties, a six-piece funk-reggae-hiphop jam band, two-time Kootenay Music Award recipients, in concert at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets:thedreamcafe.ca
• Friday Night Live at Summerland Arts and Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton Street, featuring Krystine & Josh, 7-9 p.m., $15, ages 19 and over
• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: Tai Chi, 10:30 a.m., birthday club, 11 a.m., intermediate and advanced line dance, 1 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge, fish and chips, noon, acoustic jam session, 6:30 p.m.
• Fish and chips, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 11:30 a.m., karaoke with your host “Candie” at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 7:30 p.m.-close
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.
• Karaoke Friday Nights at Howling Coyote Pub and Grill, 6341 Main Street, Oliver, beginning at 8 p.m.
• Okangan Valley Miata Club’s “Topless Sun Run” 2022, a three-day event, headquartered at Penticton Lakeside Resort, first of three days
Saturday, May 28
• Damon and Terri Bremner and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 56 present “The Rivers Run Through: A Flood Relief Benefit for the Town of Princeton,” noon-11 p.m. at the Princeton Legion, featuring Darrel Douglas, Pam Ferens, Gord McLaren, Kyle Anderson, Cody Kearsley, Terri Bremner, Fred Steen, Judy Rowe and Jeff Bodner, wristbands are $5 for the day
• Pathways burger barbecue and fundraising day, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pathways office, 996 Main Street, by donation
• Stoplight Singles Party at Barley Mill Pub, what’s your dating status?, wear your colours, event begins at 8:30 p.m., no cover charge
• Jurassic Quest at South Okanagan Events Centre
• Cody Goertzen performs at The Barking Parrot patio, 5:30 p.m.
• House is a Rockin’ band jam with The Yard Katz, Orchard House, 1-5 p.m., $15
• Aidan Mayes performs at Slackwater Brewing Co., 7 p.m. no cover charge
• Blues guitarist Brandon Isaak in concert at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., for tickets: thedreamcafe.ca
• The Skaha Climbers Festival at Skaha Bluffs, presented by Skaha Climbers Association to raise funds in support of the Skaha Park Watch Society and Skaha Climbers Anchor Repair Society, first of two days, see: skahaclimbersfestival.com
• Penticton Elks Lodge, drop-in cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m., Grimms roast beef dinner, 5:30 p.m., live music with Sugar Plum, 6:30 p.m.
• Live music at Highway 97 Brewery, 6-9 p.m., no cover, artist TBA
• Ozone Theatre Festival, hosted by SOAP Theatre, awards banquet, Oliver Senior Centre, 5876 Airport Street in Oliver, dinner and dancing to Rebel Luv, for tickets: soplayers.ca/tickets.html
• Penticton Farmer’s Market, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Downtown Penticton community market, 200 block of Main Street, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital
• Royal Canadian Legion meat draw, 2-4 p.m., live music to follow, 4-7 p.m.
• Karaoke at The Barley Mill Pub and Sports Bistro, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.; meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Folk-pop-country singer Mat Duffus plays at Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Gallagher Lake, 4-7 p.m., no cover charge
• In-Knock-U-Lation, Women’s roller derby: Penticton Pistoleras vs Dam City Rollers from Castlegar, Penticton Curling Club, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., $20 at the door, $15 in advance from LockWorks or Graphically Hip, beer garden and food truck on site
Sunday, May 29
• Final Day: Jurassic Quest at South Okanagan Events Centre, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., tickets start at $23.50, plus tax and applicable service charges, ages 2 and under are free, for tickets visit: valleyfirsttix.ca or the SOEC box office
• The Skaha Climbers Festival at Skaha Bluffs, presented by Skaha Climbers Association to raise funds in support of the Skaha Park Watch Society and Skaha Climbers Anchor Repair Society, first of two days, see: skahaclimbersfestival.com
• Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, Okanagan Lake Park, 1:30 p.m., Volunteers needed, contact Sandra Niven at bcinfo@cysticfibrosis.ca, to donate visit: cysticfibrosiscanada.crowdchange.ca
• Okanagan Symphony Orchestra spring concert, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 2 p.m., featuring original works by student composers Dryden Bennett and Alex Thiessen, tickets are $14.50 (adult), $9 (students) and $4.50 (students), plus service charges, visit: valleyfirsttix.com
• IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s to celebrate and remember the people who have been affected by dementia, Skaha Lake Park (Rotary Centennial pavilion), 2-3 p.m., registration at 1 p.m., for additional details contact Nick Dunn: southokwalkchair@alzheimerbc.org
• Will Schlackl performs at The Cannery Brewing Co., 198 Ellis Street, 5-7 p.m.
• Grandmothers for Africa summer market and auto trunk treasure sale, Oasis United Church parking lot, 2964 Skaha Lake Road, 9 a.m. – noon, cash only
• BC-SPCA South Okanagan Similkameen Flea Market, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1550 Main Street in front of the Wholesale Club
• Survivorship Flea Market, 1397 Fairview Rd.(N.W. corner of Fairview and Duncan, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.,, all proceeds to local dragonboat team and breast cancer awareness
• Eagles fraternity meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Cody Goertzen performs at The Barking Parrot patio, 5:30 p.m.
• Cascades Casino Penticton daily, 10 a.m. – midnight; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
To submit an event to this calendar, email: editor@pentictonherald.ca. The calendar appears in our Tuesday and Friday print editions.
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Events Guide: April 19-24
Tuesday, April 19
• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival 2022 resumes at the Cleland Theatre, for full schedule visit: pkmf.org
• “It’s a Colourful World,” featuring the works of Jenny Long at Summerland Community Arts Council, 95-25 Wharton Street, weekdays 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: new line dance, level 1, 9 a.m., partner bridge, 1 p.m.
• Teen Studio Art Program at Penticton Art Gallery, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Now on display at the Penticton Museum: “Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in B.C.” and “Penticton’s Built Heritage,” Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Father Stu,” (14A, 125 minutes); “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” (PG, 122 minutes); The Lost City,” (PG, 112 minutes); “Morbius,” (105 minutes); “The Batman” (PG, 176 minutes); “Spiderman: No Way Home,” (PG, 150 minutes); “The Outfit,” (PG, 105 minutes); “Uncharted,” (PG, 116 minutes); “Ambulance” (14A, 136 minutes); for tickets: landmarkcinemas.com/penticton
Wednesday, April 20
• Opening night: Summerland Secondary School presents “Spamalot,” a musical inspired by Monty Python, 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre, $9 for opening night, purchase at high school office
• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival 2022 resumes at the Cleland Theatre, for full schedule visit: pkmf.org
• Karaoke Star Search at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m., qualifying round to advance to the semi-finals, win a gift card
• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.
• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, new line dance 2, 10:15 a.m., belly dancing, 3:15 p.m., ukulele practice, 6:30 p.m.
• “One Little Thing,” a solo exhibition by Deb Tougas Little things make big things happen, The Leir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., show runs Wednesdays to Saturdays through April 30
• Now playing at The Oliver Theatre: “Morbius,” (105 minutes); Wednesday and Thursday; “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” (PG, 122 minutes), Friday through Sunday
Thursday, April 21
• Regional District Okanagan Similkameen meets, 101 Martin Street in Penticton, sessions begin at 8 a.m., to view the agenda visit: rdos.bc.ca
• Live@TIME with Bray & Co., Time Winery, 6:30 p.m., $15, to purchase tickets: timewines.ca
• Summerland Secondary School presents “Spamalot,” a musical, 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland, $18, purchase at high school office
• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” with Jason Lane, Rob McCaffery, Adele McNary, Jane Pilkey, Vance Potter and Dianna Zumpano, The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., $28 (adults) and $25 (seniors, students), includes GST, to purchase tickets: manyhatstheatre.com or for assistance phone 250-462-6428
• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, beginning at 6:30 p.m., ages 19 and over
• BCHL junior hockey playoffs, Spruce Grove Spruce Kings at Penticton Vees, Game 5 in best-of-seven conference semi-final, if necessary, 7 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre, tickets: valleyfirsttix.com
• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival 2022 resumes at the Cleland Theatre, for full schedule visit: pkmf.org
• Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre: carpet bowling, 10:15 a.m., bingo, 1 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.), computer appointments, 1-3 p.m.
Friday, April 22
• Friday Night Live at Summerland Arts and Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton Street, with Allan Crossley’s jazz ensemble, featuring Yanti on vocals, 7-9 p.m., $15
• Summerland Secondary School presents “Spamalot,” a musical, 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland, $18, purchase at high school office
• “When the Wind Blows” by Raymond Briggs performed by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., for tickets: soplayers.ca/wind.html
• Penticton Elks Lodge presents weekly acoustic jam session at 6:30 p.m.
• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” directed by Ed Schneider, The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com or for more information phone 250-462-6428
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.
• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival 2022 resumes at the Cleland Theatre, for full schedule visit: pkmf.org
• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, French conversations, 9:30 a.m., Mah Jong intermediate, 1 p.m., Friday night dance, 7-9:30 p.m., $7 (members) and $8 (non members).
• Fish and chips, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Karaoke with your host “Candie” at Royal Canadian Legion , 7:30 p.m.-close
Saturday, April 23
• Penticton Farmers Market in the 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., free bike valet service available courtesy of Penticton & Area Cycling Association
• Summerland Secondary School presents “Spamalot,” a musical, 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland, $18, purchase at high school office
• Craft Culture spring market, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 70 craft and artisan vendors selling one-of-a-kind handmade products, $5 with kids under 12 free
• The Stone Poets, live in concert, The Dream Cafe, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $28.92, for tickets: eventbrite.ca
• When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs performed by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., for tickets: soplayers.ca/wind.html
• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m
• 96th annual Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival 2022 resumes at the Cleland Theatre, for full schedule visit: pkmf.org
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.; meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital
• Penticton Elks Lodge cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., music to follow at 6 p.m. with Still Thirsty
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m., Elvis movie tribute night, 5:30 p.m.
• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, chair yoga, 9 a.m., chair dance, 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 24
• ZZ Top with special guest Cheap Trick at the South Okanagan Events Centre, 7 p.m., tickets range from $93.98 to $125.48. plus applicable service charges and tax, for tickets: valleyfirsttix.com or visit the SOEC box office
• Benefit concert for Ukrainian Canadian Volunteers Association, 4-5:30 p.m. at Penticton United Church, featuring Yanti with Allan Crossley, Justin Glibbery, Packing House Social Club and Linnea Good, by donation
• Craft Culture spring market, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 70 craft and artisan vendors selling one-of-a-kind handmade products, $5 with kids under 12 free
• When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs performed by SOAP Theatre, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 2 p.m., for tickets: soplayers.ca/wind.html
• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca
• Folk-pop-country singer Mat Duffus plays at Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Gallagher Lake, 4-7 p.m., no cover
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Penticton Elks Lodge, breakfast, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Grimms meat draw, 4 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Penticton charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, 1:30-3 p.m. at Barley Mill Brew Pub; hot rockin’ bingo at 6:30 p.m.
• Many Hats Theatre Co. presents Norm Foster’s “Hilda’s Yard,” The Cannery Stage, 2 p.m., for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com or for more information phone 250-462-6428
• Live music at the Cannery Brewing Co., featuring Jim Ongena, 5-7 p.m.
• BC-SPCA South Okanagan Similkameen Flea Market, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1550 Main Street (the vacant lot in front of the Wholesale Club), every Sunday morning
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Killeen area business news and events
Creative Cakes and Snacks to reopen March 14 in Copperas Cove
Creative Cakes and Snacks will host its grand re-opening at 10 a.m. and a ribbon cutting at noon March 14 at 1301 E. Business Highway 190, Copperas Cove.
The bakery’s re-opening comes after being closed for almost three months after a car crashed into its storefront in December last year.
Killeen Chamber schedules monthly Thursday mixer for March 17
The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce will host its Third Thursday Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. March 17 at SignatureCare Emergency Center, 800 W. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen.
This free event will allow chamber members to meet the SignatureCare team and learn more about its operations.
Vendors needed for Pop-Up Shop and Day Party in Killeen on March 19
Club Enclave Killeen, 220 East Avenue D, is hosting a Pop-Up Shop and Day Party from 1 to 7 p.m. March 19. This pop-up will feature vendors for small business owners to network and promote their services.
Vendors are encouraged to bring their own table, chairs, displays, and products. Vendor registration is $40 and applications and more information can be found at https://bit.ly/3t3eqUX. Space is limited.
Copperas Cove EDC to host business workshop March 22 from 5:45 to 7 p.m.
The Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation will host its “Starting a Business: Step-by-Step” workshop from 5:45 to 7 p.m. March 22 at 408 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove.
This event will focus on preparation, future planning for businesses, and guidance to get started. The workshop is free to attend but requires registration in advance. Go to https://bit.ly/368ICF2 to register.
Boss Woman Empowerment Event slated for March 20 in Killeen
The Boss Woman Empowerment Event will be from noon to 3 p.m. March 20 at The Social Instance, 2201 S. WS Young Drive, Killeen. There will be a panel discussion, woman-owned businesses present for networking and vendor opportunities, brunch, raffles, and more.
Tickets range from $30 to $50 per person. Go to https://bit.ly/3tOaxSL for more information and to purchase tickets in advance.
Tickets available for annual Heights Chamber Community Celebration
The Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce and the City of Harker Heights will host the annual Community Celebration: Achieving New Heights from 6 to 9 p.m. April 4 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. WS Young Drive.
This event will recognize outstanding individuals and business leaders and celebrate the community’s achievements.
The theme and dress code for this year’s event is “Texas Casual.”
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