The Grind Coffee House at 705 Victoria St. is hosting acoustic instrument jam sessions every Wednesday evening starting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to bring their instruments and their voices for a fun evening of singing and jamming.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church presents The Book of Revelation Bible Study every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., at 2481 Sunset Dr. For more information contact Pastor Heselton, 250-828-0788.
The BIG Little Science Centre presents their Interactive Events every Saturday. They take place at 1:30 p.m. at 985 Holt St. For more information and a list of upcoming events visit www.blscs.org.
Runs every Thursday till March 22. Only $35 to enter, pays 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Register at 6 p.m., game at 7 p.m. Limited seating.
General meeting at 1 p.m.
The Dallas Community Association's monthly general meeting. The public is encouraged to attend. See website for current info.
Vancouver children's author Duane Lawrence will be at the Kamloops Library, 465 Victoria St., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 6 and up are all welcome to attend. He will be reading from his two books, Sammy Squirrel & Rodney Raccoon: A Stanley Park Tale and Sammy Squirrel and Rodney Raccoon: To the Rescue.
Enjoy walking? Join the Heart in Motion Walking Club every Tuesday and Thursday at the food court in Aberdeen Mall at 8:30 a.m. Yearly cost is $10. All money raised goes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Everyone is welcome. Call Sharon, 250-374-0688.
Hub City Singers has begun a new season at Plura Hills Church, 2090 Pacific Way. They are an a capella singing group with four-part harmony and everyone is invited to join every Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information phone Penny at 250-579-1887.
Are you interested in writing, publishing, honing the skills you already have?
The Interior Smart Meter's Awareness Group meets every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. it the Church of the Nazarene basement, 702 Columbia St. Use side entrance. For more information, contact Maddie at 250-573-3483.
This weeklong celebration will focus on highlight TRU's ever changing international learning opportunities. With guest scholars from around the world, a snowboarding rail jam on campus, an International Showcase, Food fair and more, there is guaranteed to be something for every member of your family! Pick up your free tickets to keynote speakers Dr. Gwynne Dyer and Captain Charles Moore. Tickets can be picked up at the member services desk in the Independent Centre from 8am-10pm Monday to Friday. To view full event details, please visit http://www.tru.ca/internationaldays/schedule.html
Join TRU faculty and students, development practitioners, social activists, grassroots organizations, and passionate individuals for presentations, poster and table displays, in order to share knowledge, research, field experience, and network in international development. Admission is free, lunch is provided. Please RSVP to sarahj@developingworldconnections.org
The Kamloops Antiques and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month from September to June at Heritage House on Lorne Street at 7 p.m. For more information call Karen at 250-573-3670 or Bernice at 250-372-0468.
The Kamloops Antiques and Heritage Club meets on the second Thursday of every month, Sept. to June, at Heritage House on Lorne Street. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For more information call Karen at 250-573-3670, or Bernice at 250-372-0468.
Dr. Joanne Rosvick, associate professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Thompson Rivers University will be the guest speaker at the Kamloops Astronomical Society meeting on at 7:30 p.m. in Room 375 of the TRU Science Building. Her topic will be "Planetary Nebulae: Are They Just Shy? The search for a physical association between Open Cluster Bica 6 and Planetary Nebula Abell 8."
The Kamloops Friends of the German Language Society meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at Parkview Activity Centre, 500 McDonald Ave. Meetings take place every second Friday of the month. For more information call Barbara at 250-579-9533, or Heidi at 250-372-2973.
Drop-In Box Lacrosse! Come out and try Canada's National Summer Sport or get warmed up for the 2012 box season. These clinics will be held on Saturday, Feb 4th, 18th, 25th and Saturday, March 3rd + 10th. Time: 2:00pm to 2:55pm for Mini-Tyke, Tyke & Novice divisions and 3:00pm to 4:00pm - Peewee, Bantam & Midget divisions. Bring a friend and join the free clinics!
If you enjoy Waltzes, Fox Trots,Two-Steps and Polkas, come dance to the music of the Kamloops Old Time Fiddlers from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Heritage House, 100 Lorne St. Members $6, non-members $7. Everyone is welcome. For more information phone 250-376-2330.
Ball Room Dancing
Kamloops Toastmasters invite the public to attend an open house from 7-9 p.m. at Desert Gardens, 540 Seymour St. All three Kamloops Toastmaster clubs, plus one from Merritt and one advanced club from Sun Peaks will be in attendance. Come on out and find out what each club offers. Admission is free. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided. For more information call Sandy at 250-434-6353 or Jen at 250-372-5572.
Sponsored by the Thompson Valley Activity and Social Club, this public dance takes place at the Ukrainian Hall at 725 York St, from 8 p.m. to Midnight. Music is by Whiskey River, and there will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw and spot dances. Tickets are $10 each and available by calling Francoise, 250-372-3782, Louise, 778-471-2220, or Ed, 250-374-2774. Everyone is welcome to join!
Pema Chodron's Latest Teachings "Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change" filmed at Omega Institute in October, join us on four Wednesdays: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, and 15, at 7pm. She will teach ways to access our courage and use it to approach uncertainty with tenderness and curiosity. Shambhala Meditation Group of Kamloops 433b Lansdowne St. (above Frankly Coffee) For information: www.kamloops.shambhala.org or Liz 250-376-4224.
Free family event offered through the MS Society Kamloops and Area Chapter for parents and grandparents with MS and their children or grandchildren under 18. Includes a tour of the Kamloops Art Gallery exhibit, crafts, lunch, prizes and treats! Please RSVP by February 9th for this event. Space is limited, so no more than 2 adults per family please.
Nicotine Anonymous meetings on Tuesdays, 7pm at the Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul Street. Everyone welcome.
This first meeting is open to anyone with Multiple Sclerosis (and/or their carepartners) who has received CCSVI treatment. The purpose of the meeting is to share experiences, support, and resources with others who have already had CCSVI treatment. Ideas for a potential ongoing support group will be discussed, in addition to your thoughts about how the MS Society fits in with your current needs post treatment. Cyndi Lion will be facilitating this first meeting, and she will provide information and support for any follow up meetings if required. Please RSVP by Feb. 6 if you plan to attend.
For all Royal Inland Hospital retirees, their "Valentine Luncheon" is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ABC Country Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Way. RSVP is required by Feb. 6, call Marnie at 250-828-2724.
Traditional Chinese Water & Ink Painting Classes for both adults and children eight Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. starting Feb. 4. Admission is $8/class for non-KCCA members and $5 per class for KCCA members. Materials are included.
Song of the Prairies with Saskia and Darrel (also known as the touring band of Gary Fjellgaard). A concert with partial proceeds to the Northshore Community Centre.
Have all of your questions about teaching English overseas answered at this free information session. Tuesday February 7, 7:00pm Thompson Rivers University 900 McGill Rd, Kamloops Sign up and pay for the course to receive a $100 discount!
The Chamber Musicians of Kamloops present an evening of traditional and contemporary chamber folk entitled "Thistle, Rose & Shamrock." In celebration of Robbie Burns Day, Valentine's Day, and St. Patrick's Day, the musicians will treat the audience to musical meditations on love, loss and tradition. Admission is by donation and all proceeds will benefit the Boogie the Bridge Culture Fund, which makes arts and culture accessible to the children and youth of Kamloops. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Old Courthouse, 7 Seymour St. West.
The Can-Ital Ladies Society is hosting their Valentine Dinner and Dance at 6:30 p.m. at the Colombo Lodge, 814 Lorne St. Tickets are $40 each and available at Hair Specialists, 172 Tranquille Rd., or by phoning Marina at 250-374-4914.