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Posted on 4 September 2022 by admin

FRN wraps up special events for new Ukrainian residents

Cochrane’s Family Resource Network (FRN) held the last of four special events to help new Ukrainian residents create connections in the community.

The network hosted two cafes and two walks during the month of August.

FRN’s Jessica Nairne says the events were held to help the new residents to connect with each other as well as learn more about Cochrane. While no other special events have been planned but FRN continues to encourage the new residents to continue to take advantage of the services they offer.

Those services could be particularly valuable for new services with children going back to school.

It is estimated over 70 Ukrainian families have now settled in the Cochrane area.

FRN has a long list of ways to assist and navigate residents, including

Essential Needs programs that provide access to Cochrane Food Bank, Cochrane Connect Card, and much more.

Assist with government systems navigation, advocacy, supportive counselling, and referrals to other community services.

Early Childhood Development programs provide families an opportunity for social connections and play, while young children up to age 6, gain and master skills in all developmental domains.

Ages and Stages screenings provide a snapshot of how your child is doing with communication, physical ability, social skills, and problem-solving skills. Screenings can identify your child’s strengths and any areas where your child may need support. You can fill out an ASQ online and a Family Support Worker will follow up with you. ASQ Online

Parent Education sessions are offered throughout the year, on a variety of topics, for families with children from birth to age 18.

A Home Visitation program that provides in-home support to families with young children (birth to 6). Referrals are made through FRN and service is provided by Children’s Cottage.

Youth supports and prevention programming is offered by BCG Cochrane & Area, for ages 7-18. Youth Outreach line: 403-618-3149. https://www.bgccochrane.ca/contact-us

The services of FRN are strength-based, trauma-informed, inclusive, supportive, and respectful, with a focus on building capacity. Services are provided in partnership with the Town of Cochrane, FCSS, Children’s Cottage, and BGC for Cochrane & Area.

To learn more about FRN, phone 403-851-2265.

Posted on 30 August 2022 by admin

Special events coming soon

: Gutzon Borglum works on the Start Westward monument in his studio. The monument was commissioned for the city of Marietta’s sesquicentennial in 1938.
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: Robin Borglum Kennedy, a granddaughter of Gutzon Borglum, will present a lecture on her grandfather on Sept. 17 at Marietta College. The event and others are sponsored by the Start Westward Memorial Society.
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: President Franklin Roosevelt was in Marietta in 1938 for a ceremony marking the town’s 150th anniversary and the Start Westward monument at Muskingum Park that was sculpted by Gutzon Borglum, the artist who did Mount Rushmore.
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: Start Westward today is under a protective canopy to protect the sandstone from the elements.
(Photo by Jess Mancini)

Start Westward today is under a protective canopy to protect the sandstone from the elements.
(Photo by Jess Mancini)

Two descendants of the famed sculptor Gutzon Borglum will participate in Start Westward Memorial Society special events in September in Marietta.

The society will welcome the grandchildren of the artist as they visit Marietta and take part in events scheduled Sept. 15-17. Borglum, known for sculpting Mount Rushmore, also sculpted Start Westward at Muskingum Park.

Robin Borglum Kennedy and Jim Borglum will participate in a public ceremony on Sept. 16 and Kennedy will lead a lecture on Sept. 17 at Marietta College.

This will be the first time anyone from the Borglum family will visit Marietta since Gutzon’s last visit to finish the memorial in 1938. Start Westward was commissioned to commemorate the city of Marietta’s sesquicentennial.

Events include:

President Franklin Roosevelt was in Marietta in 1938 for a ceremony marking the town’s 150th anniversary and the Start Westward monument at Muskingum Park that was sculpted by Gutzon Borglum, the artist who did Mount Rushmore.
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∫ Start Westward Memorial Society, meeting and dinner, Sept. 15, Lafayette Hotel.

∫ Presentation of Memorial Sketches to Marietta College Special Collections and Tour of Ohio Pioneers Exhibition, 11 a.m. Sept. 16, Marietta College Legacy Library.

∫ Gathering at Start Westward Memorial: Meet the Borglums, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Muskingum Park. Welcome by Mayor Josh Schlicher and remarks by Jean Yost, Start Westward Memorial/East Muskingum Park Restoration Committee, and by Robin Borglum Kennedy and Jim Borglum.

∫ Lecture by Robin Borglum Kennedy, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17, McDonough Center Auditorium, Marietta College. An introduction will be made by Doug Anderson and the event will include remarks from Blaine Kortemeyer of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. A question and answer session will follow.

A reception and book signing by Kennedy will be held immediately following the lecture in the McDonough Center Third Floor Gallery where there will be an exhibition of photos of Start Westward Memorial and construction with information.

Robin Borglum Kennedy, a granddaughter of Gutzon Borglum, will present a lecture on her grandfather on Sept. 17 at Marietta College. The event and others are sponsored by the Start Westward Memorial Society.
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Gutzon Borglum works on the Start Westward monument in his studio. The monument was commissioned for the city of Marietta’s sesquicentennial in 1938.
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Posted on 29 July 2022 by admin

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Posted on 19 July 2022 by admin

Panama City taking steps to bring more special events to the city

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Panama City is taking steps to bring in new special events to improve the quality of life around the city.

City commissioners, officials and elected officials held a public workshop Tuesday to discuss how special events held in the city are permitted and supported.

City Quality of Life Director Sean DePalma said this workshop is to ensure they’re expanding their capability to host events in the city.

He said the city is looking to bring in more regional events like 5K’s and to increase cultural events, using the Hispanic Heritage Month annual event as an example. He adds this compliments long-standing events like Mardi Gras, New Years Eve, Fourth of July, and Oktoberfest.

“It really improves the quality of life that there’s activities going on a daily basis, a weekly basis for different people in the community, different cultures, and our guests that come into the city as well,” DePalma said.

Tuesday, they went through their current Special Events Ordinance to see how to modernize it to be more inviting to promoters and community organizations.

DePalma said they’ll bring the revisions back to the city commissioners to review and ensure it works best for the city.

The second reading will take place in august.

Posted on 19 July 2022 by admin

SPECIAL EVENTS GUIDE: July 19-24

Tuesday, July 19

• Penticton City Council meets at City Hall, sessions begin at 1 and 6 p.m., to view agenda or watch meeting: penticton.ca

• Now showing at the Penticton Art Gallery: “Lasting Impressions” by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), and William Hogarth (1697-1764); “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” Art and Activism: Contemporary printmaking from Oaxaca, Mexico; and “Southern Cross,” Laurence Evelyn Hyde (1914-1987), gallery open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

• 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

• Open Mic Night hosted by Tristan Telle, Barley Mill Pub & Sports Bistro, 7:30 p.m.

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, new line dance level 1, 9 a.m., Tuesday lunch special, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.., crafts, 1 p.m.

• Now showing at the Penticton Museum, “Made Right Here: Penticton’s Built Heritage.” 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

• Yoga in the Garden at Linden Gardens in Kaleden, 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, $17 drop-in or to register for classes: skahaflow.com

• The Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos is now open for the season, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, $15 (adults), $10 (students and seniors), $30 for the family, season passes available for $45, for more details: oldgristmill.ca

• LocoLanding Adventure Park now open daily for the season, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Coyotes Cruises, float the River Channel, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., launch at 215 Riverside Drive, open daily

• Cascades Casino Penticton daily, 10 a.m. – midnight; 10 a.m.-2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas 7: “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (rated G, 87 minutes); “Elvis,” (PG, 159 minutes); “Jurassic World: Dominion (PG, 147 minutes); “Top Gun: Maverick,” (PG, 131 minutes), “Thor: Love and Thunder,” (PG, 120 minutes); “Where the Crawdads Sing,” (PG, 125 minutes); “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” (G, 103 minutes) For showtimes and to purchase reserved tickets: landmarkcinemas.com

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “Top Gun: Maverick,” Wednesday and Thursday; “Lightyear,” Friday, Sunday and Monday

Wednesday, July 20

• Summerland Community Arts Council presents: Music in the Park, featuring Chick Jaager & the Rolling Tones, Memorial Park in Summerland, 6:30 p.m.

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 6:30 p.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre,new line dance 2, 10:15 a.m., ukulele, 6:30 p.m.

• Naramata Farmers Market, Manitou Park in Naramata, 4-7 p.m.

• 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

• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 21

• Masters of Justice, a tribute to Metallica, Slackwater Brewing, 9 p.m., $30, available from Eventbrite.com

• Outdoor Movie on the Barley Mill patio, the original “Nightmare on Elm Street,” 9:30 p.m., by $10 donation to BGC Canada, full menu, beverages and popcorn available

• Live@Time, featuring Joe Hafez, Time Winery, 6:30 p.m.

• Steven Marriott performs at Cannery Brewing Co, 5-7 p.m.

• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub and Grill, 6:30 p.m., ages 19 and over

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, EZ line dance, 11 a.m., bingo 1 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.) crafts, 1 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., $28 (adults, includes GST), $25 (seniors and students), to purchase tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students)

• Tacos and Trivia on Thirst Days, 7-9 p.m. at The Barley Mill Brew Pub

• Learn about our city’s history, visit the SS Sicamous Maritime Museum, open Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• All aboard: Kettle Valley Railway in Summerland is operating again this season, scenic runs on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., $29 (adults), $27 (seniors), $24 (youth), $19 (kids 3-12), visit: kettlevalleyrailway.org

Friday, July 22

• BC Hockey Hall of Fame induction gala and auction, South Okanagan Events Centre, $75, for tickets: valleyfirsttix.com, (inductees include 2012 Penticton Vees)

• Colleen Brown sings the Joni Mitchell Songbook, The Dream Café, 8 p.m., $25, visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• 97 South Song Sessions, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, featuring Tim Nichols, Chris DeStefano, Jessi Alexander, Teigen Gayse, Alan Frew, Kim Mitchell, Jeff Trott and Marc Jordan, for tickets: 97/southsongsessions.com/tickets

• “At the Table,” with Peach Gravy’s Cain Critchlow, Isaac Gilbert and Sean Wood, long-form improv, Tempest Theatre & Film Society, 7:30 p.m., $20, for tickets: tempest.ca/on-stage, first of two nights

• Ultraman Canada, first of three days at Okanagan Lake Park for event details: officialultramancanada.com

• Boston Pizza “Raises Dough” for Canadian Mental Health Association, Boston Pizza in Penticton, 7 p.m., $30 with all proceeds directly to Unity clubhouse (an anonymous donor will match all ticket sales), featuring DJ Russ Treit, magician Leif David, emcee Mike Tarrant, for tickets: bit.ly/RAISETHEDOUGH

• Summer Dance Party with The Steadies and DJ Kicks, Slackwater Brewing Co., 8 p.m.-midnight, 19 and over, $10 in advance, $15 at the door

• Downtown Penticton Association presents Music in the Park with Gord McLaren, 8-10 p.m., Gyro Park bandshell

• Paul Gibbons performs on The Barking Parrot’s patio, 5:30 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., starring Jamie Eberle, Melissa Kuse and Martin Pedersen, for tickets:manyhatstheatre.com

• Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre, French conversations, 9 a.m., beginner line dance, 3 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, fish and chips, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., karaoke with Candie, 7:30 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 6:30 p.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Karaoke Friday Nights at Howling Coyote Pub, 6341 Main Street, Oliver, beginning at 8 p.m.

• Yoga in the Garden at Linden Gardens in Kaleden, 9:30-10:45 a.m. on Friday mornings, $17 drop-in or to register for classes: skahaflow.com

Saturday, July 23

• Fundraiser for The Dream Café, donated by 97 South Song Sessions, a live music event featuring award-winning singers and songwriters, The Dream Café, 12:30-2 p.m., limited tickets available for $100 per person

• Blues musician Steve Kozak performs at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., $35, for tickets: thedreamcafe.ca

• Pacific Coast Premier Mens Soccer League action, Port Moody at Penticton Pinnacles, King’s Park, 4 p.m.

• Ultraman Canada, second of three days at Okanagan Lake Park for event details: officialultramancanada.com

• Penticton Speedway, 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., Avion RS1 Series

• Paul Gibbons performs on The Barking Parrot’s patio, 5:30 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 8 p.m., directed by Rob McCaffery, to purchase tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students)

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fresh BC Talent presents live performers ages 9-18 outside Blenz Coffee on Main St., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• 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., bike valet available from Penticton and Area Cycling Association

• Fraternal Order of Eagles burgers, noon-4 p.m., Eagle races, 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

• Karaoke at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

• Summerland Estate Winery B&B, Summer Concert series with Marv Machura

• Penticton Elks Lodge, drop-in cribbage, 10 a.m., meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, 5:30 p.m., live music with The Blueshounds, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 24

• Penticton Ministerial Association presents City-Wide Church in the Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gyro Park, for more information visit: fbcpenticton.com

• Art and Music is Back in Summerland Ornamental Gardens, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., visit with local painters, potters and fibre artists, music with Double Sharp, free guided tour of the gardens begins at 1 p.m.

• Summerland Rotary Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Main Street

• Live music with Brent Tyler, District Wine Village in Oliver, 3-7 p.m.

• Ultraman Canada, third and final day at Okanagan Lake Park for event details: officialultramancanada.com

• Aaron Loewen performs at Cannery Brewing Co, 5-7 p.m.

• “Off the Grid,” by John Spurway, presented by The Many Hats Theatre Co., The Cannery Stage, 2 p.m., $28 (adults, includes GST), directed by Rob McCaffery, produced by Ben Amos and Eric Hanston, $25 (seniors, students), for tickets: manyhatstheatre.com

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge breakfast, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grimms meat draw, dog races, last man standing, 2 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, drop-in cribbage and darts, 1 p.m.

• Penticton Lawn Bowling Club, open bowling at 260 Brunswick Street, 9:30 a.m., $10 drop-in fee ($5 for students), everyone is welcome

• Summerland Estate Winery B&B, Summer Concert series with Steve Smith

• 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

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Rotary Club of Penticton charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, multiple chances to win, 1:30-3 p.m. at Barley Mill Brew Pub

Email: editor@pentictonherald.ca to have your event included in The Herald’s calendar of events. This is a free service. Please send details in point-form. The calendar appears in print on Tuesday and most Fridays.

Posted on 13 July 2022 by admin

New Special Events Application Aims to Improve Process

Carly Cortright, Office of Neighborhood Services Director, 509.625.6263

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 11:21 a.m.

The City of Spokane has a long history of being a community that celebrates and embraces special events.

Whether it’s the world’s largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Hoopfest, or the nation’s largest Armed Forces torchlight parade in the Lilac Parade, or making our mark as hosting one of the largest time foot races in Bloomsday, we have made our mark for hosting events that spotlight Spokane.

We now have an event application process to match the pageantry of our many special events that will make it easier for sponsors to apply for their permit and for City staff to quickly process.

In 2019, we rolled out a new paper-based application with the promise it would be temporary as we explored an online solution that would streamline the process. A global pandemic might have delayed the release of this solution, but we believe it was worth the wait. Applicants will now apply fully online and only be prompted for additional information should it be required.

For example, if you are planning a small block party, with the old paper application, you would often have to list N/A for several questions as they were not relevant to your event. For other larger events, additional permits may be needed from the Fire Department or Development Services Center, and that was sometimes overlooked in the fine print. The new solution is responsive and only displays questions if they are relevant to your event. If your event won’t have an open flame, for example, you’ll move right along to the next question. But if you will have an open flame, a series of additional questions will need to be answered.

This responsive system will speed up the application process on the applicant’s end and will also provide places to upload documents, such as the certificate of insurance. Once submitted, the application will be instantly routed for approval. With everything in one location, this will also speed up the approval process as staff won’t have to assemble and enter the documents for review. The new system will also provide you updates. If we need clarification on an element of your application, you’ll receive an email from us. If everything looks good, you will receive an email notifying you your event has been conditionally approved.

We believe these improvements are going to make it as easy as possible to apply for permits so event sponsors can spend more time focused on putting the event together rather than dealing with the hassle of paperwork. Learn more about the new application process. Visit our permits page for more information about the application process and whether a permit is even needed.

We look forward to hosting your next event!

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Posted on 11 July 2022 by admin

Lending of traditional garment for special events helps overcome cost barrier

When Kyrra Kematch burned part of her ribbon skirt at a sweat ceremony, she needed a quick solution. The 17-year-old had registered for the Matriarch Summit, a gathering of Indigenous women, girls, two-spirit and gender-diverse individuals, but couldn’t afford to purchase a new skirt.

“I didn’t want to wear it to the Matriarch Summit because it’s a really professional event,” Kematch said. “I found this lady on Facebook who was renting out her ribbon skirts to anyone who needed them, as long as you gave them back.”

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Gosselin started making the skirts in March and now has a dozen to lend out.</p> — JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Gosselin started making the skirts in March and now has a dozen to lend out.

That lady was Sasha Gosselin, who began lending her collection of handmade ribbon skirts to strangers in the last few months.

Kematch was pleasantly surprised by Gosselin’s kindness and generosity.

“She just hands them out and lets anyone wear them, anytime,” Kematch said. “That’s absolutely wonderful. I love what she’s doing.”

JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Retailing for prices between $100 and $400, the cost of ribbon skirts can be a significant barrier for some.</p> — JESSICA LEE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Retailing for prices between $100 and $400, the cost of ribbon skirts can be a significant barrier for some.

Gosselin, who is originally from Treaty 4, only recently began creating ribbon skirts. Originally, she picked up the sewing machine to reconnect with her culture from her dad’s side of the family, but it soon became a catalyst to help others connect, too.

“After wearing my first ribbon skirt and feeling that sense of connection to my culture and the pride of wearing it, I wanted to be able to share that,” Gosselin said. “I started making my own skirts and I decided that I would take a chance and put them out there completely free of charge so that other people would get to experience what I got to.”

At first, Gosselin began informally lending the skirts by spreading the word on different Facebook groups. Recently, she launched a Facebook page called kisêwâtisiwin (“kindness” in Cree) to display her collection.

Retailing between $100-400, the cost of ribbon skirts can be a significant barrier for some, Gosselin said. Amid the grad and powwow season, the ribbon skirt demand has been high for artisans such as April Tawipisim, who owns Winnipeg-based Turtle Woman Indigenous Wear.

“On average, we sell about 10 skirts per week, and there’s been a real high demand for ribbon skirts with grad,” Tawipisim said.

Ribbon skirts are worn during ceremonies to evoke pride and a spiritual connection to the earth. One of Gosselin’s favourite aspects of the process is attaching ribbon drops to the sides of the skirts, which she sees as the “whispering of them going up to Creator, having them long so they’re close to the ground and they touch the earth.

“Our ancestral women wore dresses from cotton skirts and then added ribbons and made it nice and fancy,” Tawipisim said. “As time went by and things evolved, the shorter skirts became more fashionable.”

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