Consumable Earth – Kamloops

June 27
11:30 AM ­ 5:30 PM

Following the recent closure of the famous Ashcroft Opera House, a group of music-minded citizens are continuing a celebratory tradition begun by former Opera House owner Martin Comtois, by holding the 4th Ashcroft Solstice Festival. Festivities will commence with a street fair being held on throughout the day, musical acts including Nadine Davenport, the Genghis Gandhis, Elsie Kay and others will be offered free to the public on the community stage, while visitors can also enjoy an outdoor craft fair featuring local artists and artisans.

Kicking off at 5:00 inside Buffalo Station, the Solstice Fest Patio Party will feature members of the Grand Cariboo Opry in concert, including performers such as Dustin Bentall, Leslie Alexander, Cameron Latimer, Angela Harris, and Del Cowsill as well as surprise guests

Tickets for the event are $20.00 or 2 for $35.00 and available in advance at Buffalo Station.
Also available for purchase will be beer, wine and a light dinner menu.
Seating is limited, so reserve early.

Come celebrate the season, bring your dancing shoes and enjoy some great food, drink and community spirit. See you at the Fest !

ASHCROFT SOLSTICE FESTIVAL EVENTS STREET FAIR 11:30 AM ­ 5:30 PM

Free to the public, featuring music, dance, arts and artisans

* DAY STAGE featuring local acts including; * NADINE DAVENPORT * THE GENGHIS GHANDIS * ELSIE KAY *
THE CAPITOL STAGE BAND * and many more . . . PATIO PARTY

Doors 5:00 Show 7:30
Buffalo Station 3rd Street and Tickets $20 or 2 for $35
Available at Buffalo Station Dinner Menu, Beer and Wine also available for purchase.

Evening concert featuring the Ashcroft Allstar Band and members of the Grand Cariboo Opry; DUSTIN BENTALL LESLIE ALEXANDER ANGELA HARRIS CAMERON LATIMER And many more . . .

MORE INFO AND RESERVATIONS CALL 250-453-2646 3rd Street and Railway Avenue in Ashcroft between 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM, followed by a ticketed evening event at the adjacent Buffalo Station Coffee House.

Sunday May 31, 2009
Doors open at 5:30 dinner at 6pm
At Church of Nazarene, 7th and Columbia, left side door, downstairs

Please bring:
A Vegetarian or Vegan dish for about 8 people, eggs and dairy are ok
Recipe or list of ingredients is mandatory
Your own plate, cutlery, and cup
A suggested $3 donation

After dinner: Ellen Duncan will share her experience working as a Dietitian with Qwemtsin Health and Interior Health and how her working life and home life converge a passion for food sovereignty.

Earthcare Kamloops is a non-profit group of caring citizens who promote a plant-based diet, and support sustainable, local farming practices.  We strive to create a healthier, more connected community by discussing environmental and health issues at our monthly Vegetarian potlucks.(September to May)

In order to strengthen events across BC, Bike to Work Week will be held from Monday May 11 – Sunday May 17, 2009 in all communities.  Interestingly, this timeframe also coincides with National Bike to Work Day in the United States (May 16, 2009).  The combined efforts will reinforce how wonderful and satisfying biking to work is!

The Aberdeen Community Garage Sale is this weekend you can check out the particiapating addresses on the Aberdeen community website. Man, my community needs a website…

Sorry to the other communities whos Garage Sales I missed posting please comment here and I will be sure to get your info up next year. Or if any one has lived here long enough to know the rotation please comment!

May 2, 2009 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Join the Council of Canadians, Citizens for a Just Peace and Kamloops District Labour Council for the 33rd Annual Walk for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice.

There will be music, speakers, activities for kids, sign painting and the walk starts at noon. Gather infront of Stuart Wood Elementary at 245 St Paul St at 10.30 am.

Contact Anita Strong for more information 250.377.0055

I was reading the events at Access Kamloops and came across this one. I also picked up some information about it at the Kamloops Farmers Market on opening weekend.

The Kamloops Urban Hen Movement is having a week long event! It’s got movies, lectures and workshops. Go to Omelettes for Everyone for the schedule.

Continue reading AgriCULTURE Week – April 27 to May 3, 2009…

Boutenko talk: Green Smoothie Revolution

The Boutenkos are the authors of some of the most popular Raw Books and DVD’s such as:

· ‘Greens for Live” · “Fresh – the Ultimate Live Food Cookbook” by Sergei & Valya · “12 Steps to Raw Foods” · “Greens Can Save Your Life” – DVD · “Reversing the Irreversible” – DVD by Valya

April 21: Kamloops
Time: Tuesday, 6-9pm
Location: The Thompson Hotel & Conference Centre in the Conference
Room 650 Victoria St.
Cost: General Public $15 / RawBC* members $10
(Price includes sample of green smoothie and raw appetizers)
RawBC membership is available at the event
Contact: Esther 250-376-0887 or email: rawkinana@gmail.com
RSVP: As space is limited please reserve your seat prior with the contact above.

On Earth Day this year, consider doing something for Mother Earth, such as:

• Organize a neighbourhood clean up.
• Buy environmentally friendly cleaning products or try using natural cleaners such as vinegar, lemons or baking soda.
• Reduce the amount of resources you use and generate less waste.
• Pack a litterless lunch, reusable items can be 45% less expensive and they have approximately 89% less waste than single use lunches.
• Composting reduces household waste by 30% and helps decrease greenhouse gases generated from our landfill. * Reuse items before discarding them.
• Donate used goods to local charities, shops or schools.
• Post items on the TNRD Reuses website to give away or sell up to $99
• Recycle materials that can be made into new products.
• For materials not accepted in the curbside program, please visit Recyclopedia at TNRD Reuses for alternate options.
• Buy Local. For every pound of local food you buy, you save a quarter pound of C02 emissions and also support local businesses.
• Turn off your computer monitor if you are going to be away for 15 minutes or more, the monitor uses 75% of a computers’ electricity.
• Use a layer of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save water.

In our community:

Chase’s Haldane Elementary School is celebrating Earth Day on April 20th with an assembly, tree planting, gardening, birdhouse building and more! For more information on this event click here

**For more information on Earth Day please visit the Earth Day Canada website

April 18, 2009
9am – 1pm Aberdeen Village Center, 1395 Hillside Way – Come to the west end of the parking lot by Pacific Way

Help us dispose of electronic waste the right way! Bring your unwanted e-waste to our Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18th for our e-waste recycling. Only the first 100 residential drop-offs will be accepted. We can take computers, monitors, keyboards, mice and printers. Laptops less than four years old will be donated to the Developing World Connections charity. ReStore volunteers will be onsite to see if any old PCs can be refurbished as well.

Contact Email: kamloops@1800gotjunk.com www.encorp.ca/electronics

The first markets of the year, offering bedding plants, early veggies, baked goods and art work, will be held:

Saturday, April 18th
8am-12noon
3rd & St Paul Street
(in front of Stuart Wood School)

Wednesday, April 29th
8am-2pm

5th & Victoria Street
(in front of the library)

For more information visit Kamloops Farmers Market.
See you there!

This post was originally found at http://soundkamloops.org an amazing site dedicated to changing thoughts to action.