Pictured area is one of three sites on 87th Street where owners decided to reshape nature. This is the southerly lot on the river across the street from Heritage House. This land is on a flood plain – as groundwater rises – the oxbow is trying to restore itself. ~~ At a public hearing and last […]
Archives for May 2011
Community Gardens at new home
Oliver Community Gardens located at 34274 95th Street (near the airport) Spring is finally here and we are ready to start growing at the new home of the Oliver Community Garden! The sheds, beds, barrels and bins have been delivered but now we need your help. On Sunday, May 15th from 9 – 11 am […]
Great show at Medici's
Good citizen Dot Cranston with Lou Lou and the Scrappers Friday night.
Great show at Medici’s
Good citizen Dot Cranston with Lou Lou and the Scrappers Friday night.
Plant sale this week – our community in bloom
Penticton float wins prize
Wenatchee Apple Blossom Parade on Saturday, May 7 “Queen Danielle Chetner ~ Princesses Camelia Vokey and Amanda Bell represented Penticton along with the Peach Festival Float. The group won first place in the float division. The next parade for Royalty and the Penticton Peach Festival Float is the Spokane Lilac Festival on Saturday, May […]
Homework club needs volunteers
Volunteers Needed at the South Okanagan Immigrant Community Services When: Homework club is offered 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm – 4pm How many: currently between 5 to 12 Children and 5 to 10 parent/caregivers are attending Who needs it: the Homework club is part of SOICS Immigrant Outreach and Community […]
Have a good Monday – one for the road
My mother used to say – we in the Okanagan cannot really see what a tourist actually views as they drive up our valley for the first time. A classic pose by a little butte that just stands out.