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Have you been to the largest craft sale in Western Canada in the lovely Okanagan? Well, if no then don’t miss the opportunity to visit Vernon, BC this year for Creative Chaos Craft show. The craft show will take place at Vernon Recreation Centre (located on 3310-37th Avenue.)

The show has more than 200 local artists. I personally enjoy food stalls, performing arts and other creative activities. Also, admission to the show is absouletly free. So, get ready for some cretaive fun.

2008 Craft show dates are:

Friday, June 6th 2008: 10.00 am to 9.00 pm

Saturday, June 7th 2008: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm

Sunday, June8th 2008; 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

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Get ready for some outdoor fun in  the Cariboo Chilcotin region. The Dirty Knobby 6 is being held at Williams Lake, BC on May 31st 2008- June 1st 2008. The registration will start on May 31st around 10.00 am and is about $20/adult and $15/kid( under 16) including lunch.

Do not worry if you are a rookie because there is training before hand which covers bike prep, safety and riding gear, how to tackle hills, log crossings, roots, rocks and ruts.  Every year there are about 100 riders participating in this event. Besides, having fun you can also win a lot of exciting prizes.

For more information, call: Brad (250) 398-7008 or Lindsey (250) 392-0694

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BC residents have quite an active lifestyle. They love to organize and participate in outdoor activities. One of the interesting local event is Giant’ Head Run.  26th annual Giant’s Head Run will take place in Summerland, British Columbia on Saturday, June 7th 2008.

The race will start at 6.00 pm(Library Arts Centre-9525 Wharton Street) and will finish at 7.30 pm(Aquatic and fitness centre-13205 Kelly Avenue). There are about $1500 to be won in draw prizes and participation fee varies from $10-$35/ person. 

To register, you can either mail : P.O.Box 159, Summerland, BC V0H1Z0 or in person,visit: Summerland Parks and Recreation office, 13205 Kelly Avenue, Summerland, BC. Ph: 250-494-0447. You can also register online at Running room

Are you ready to race with Okanagan residents?

For race inquiries please contact:
Race director: Brenda Ingram.
e-mail: bingram@summerland.ca
Phone: 250-494-0447

Penticton is one of the most beautiful cities of Thompson Okanagan and one of the annual events in Penticton is ‘Gun and Antique Show and Sale’ and this year’s show will be held at Penticton Curling Club on April 19th and 20th. Penticton Curling Club is located on 505 Railway Street.   

The show timings are: Saturday - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Sunday - 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. Tickets are priced at $5/person and $3 for seniors. For more information, call Brenda or Kevin at : 250-494-4356. Email: collector0003@shaw.ca

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