Oliver Legion #97 in the Hall MARKET DAYS OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2014 FRUIT, VEGETABLES, FLEA MARKET ITEMS, SOUP AND SANDWICHES, BAKE TABLE Donations of items or your time appreciated Contact Red @ 250 498 6913 Volunteers Required 1,2,3 & 4TH DOORS OPEN FRI: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SAT: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Archives for 2014
Male in twenties fell from stack of bins and died
Worker Killed At Fernandes Farms Packing House 3719 – 62nd Avenue in Osoyoos. A young male worker at Fernandes Farms Packing House was found unresponsive by morning staff early Friday. Reports from staff indicate that the individual in his early twenties was not on shift at the time, but fell from fruit bins that he […]
Today – starts at 11 a.m. sharp
Farm Bag Fundraiser
It’s Farmbag time again, and the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs in Oliver is once again involved in this great initiative and fundraiser to support youth programming in the South Okanagan. The idea is simple – an innovative program providing a way to buy local fruits and vegetables over the winter months, while directly supporting […]
Note to artists – set to go – for Fall Art Show
This is to remind you to deliver your art to the Oliver Community Centre for the Fall Art Show and Sale on Saturday, October 4th. Delivery Times: last names A-M – 8:00 am to 9:00 am; last names N-Z – 9:00 am to 10:00 am. All artwork must be ‘display ready’. Hanging wire ONLY acceptable […]
Pounding story
I was recently in London, England and at fruit stand, fresh cherries were for sale at 5 British Pounds per pound that is $9.00 per pound in our money, on closer inspection of the box, found they were from Summerland. No, I didn’t buy any but nice to see our local produce for sale in […]
Are people walking on Spotted Lake?
Photographer Roger Richardson reports that the dry lake is being walked on – despite posted signs. Press image for larger
Star techs
Two arts council Board members, Nathan Linders (second from right, on console, above) and Penelope Johnson, attended a technician training workshop and work party at the Frank Venables Theatre on Saturday September 27. They joined other interested volunteers from the community (left to middle): Steve, Mike, and Ron. Teaching the basics to the five stage […]