Had the opportunity to visit The Hatch, a new winery at 3225 Boucherie Rd. in West Kelowna.
Owned and operated by three young entrepreneur partners—Jesse Harnden (‘Arch Deacon’), Andrew Melville (chief steward) and winemaker Jason Parks (‘The Maker’)—the 18-acre vineyard and wine shop should definitely be on your visit list. All three partners have experience in the wine industry. Jesse was with Mission Hills for many years as their head wine Sommelier, Andrew with Marquis Wine Cellars in Vancouver and Jason is a long-time custom crush wine maker. The wine shop is located in a renovated tractor drive shed and the Salted Brick Restaurant provides their handcrafted charcuterie plates to enjoy with the wine. They offer a delightful Hobo Series of wine along with their house wine B. Yanco, and many other varietals. Their goal is a constantly evolving portfolio of wines. Call 778-755-6013; online thehatchwines.com.
After eight years with Chatters Salon, where he managed and was the artistic director mentoring and tutoring the staff, stylist Paul McIntyre has left Chatters. He has ventured into a chair renting arrangement, now working for himself, under the banner of Sass Studio and Spa at #6 – 605 KLO Rd. (KLO and Richter Street). Paul is also an accomplished Redken certified colourist and was a national finalist in a prominent makeover competition. He is welcoming new clients. Call 250-869-0004.
Ron Doig and Debbie Segate are celebrating Baxter’s Pub 10th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs are only $2 with proceeds to the SPCA.
Owned and operated by Jesse Nguyen, who relocated from Vancouver, Devotion Nail Spa & Salon has opened at 2653 Pandosy St. in the South Pandosy area. The quaint well-appointed shop offers all hair services, nail and feet care, shellac gel colour, eyelash and eyebrow extensions and waxing and hair removal. Call 250-869-4739. Open Monday to Saturday.
Jordan and Steven Kupidy have partnered with the CBI Health Group to open the first CBI Health Centre in the Okanagan Valley, at 1772 Baron Rd. CBI has over 165 private rehabilitation and other related health care centres in Canada. They offer physiotherapy, exercise and occupational therapy, medical consultations, psychology, counselling and job support services, to help and deal with challenges related to recovery from illness or injury. CBI treats everything from sports and workplace injuries to trauma from a car accident, chronic pain and fibromyalgia, along with job demand analysts and ergonomic assessments. In many cases coverage may be available through third party insurance providers or your public health care system. They offer educational and fitness classes. Seniors Health and Wellness, Aug. 28 (free). Chronic Pain Education and Support, October 1, 8 and 15 (free). Fibromyalgia, Sept. 23 and 30 ($40) for the 4- to 5-hour workshop. Call 778-313-0140 or visit wwwcbi.ca.
New business Bath Planet has been launched jointly working out of the Granite Transformations showroom at 740 McCurdy Rd. Bath Planet specializes in the bathroom wet area with accessibility solutions for mobility challenged individuals. They offer tub to shower conversions and walk-in tubs with features such as air massage or hydro therapy as well as offering a tub replacement program. Brent Ripley, a Bath Planet factory trained technician is the company’s technical supervisor. Bath Planet has also partnered with 105-year-old company Good Housekeeping. Call 778-753-1733 or visit www.BATHPLANET.com/britishcolumbia.
Big thanks to Harvoor Bhattal of The Bay for her exceptional customer service and honesty.
Tanya Grant is the owner of “inDogNEATo” Mobile Grooming. She provides a unique dog grooming experience right in your own home. Relocating from Manitoba, with 20 years of professional grooming experience, the in-home service allows Tanya to customize each grooming and pamper your pet with an individual personalized grooming. As your dog is in a familiar environment, the stress associated with a trip to the salon is virtually eliminated. There is no car travel, no cage to wait in and no exposure to other barking or stressed dogs. Your dog receives one on one attention, which becomes a more enjoyable process. www.indogneato.net. Call 778-477-DOGS (3647).
Happy 50th anniversary Paul and Heather Bethel, of West Kelowna (Aug. 21).
Kelowna & District Share Society has been helping the community for 37 years, an organization that should be fully supported by groups and citizens. They are now looking to expand and create new projects to continue their service. Their largest program is the Referrals Letters. This program was developed to help people and families on low income assistance. They provide clothing and household goods at no cost. In 2014 they provided over $52,000 worth of goods through 701 letters. Their largest partners were the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation and Interior Health, plus they have a Christmas hamper program and work exchange program. They are in need of staff, volunteers, grants and media help to advertise their store. If you can help in any way call Rodney Earl at 250-763-8117 or sharesociety.kd@gmail.com
The Okanagan Historical Society is hosting an Old Fashioned Family Social at Father Pandosy Mission, Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of demonstrations and activities for all ages, including old fashioned clothes washing, spinning and weaving, calligraphy and face painting. Children can ride a mini train and Hermco Street Food will be on site. Admission is $2 for adults and $5 per family. Call Cathy Jennens at 250-862-2801 to volunteer or for more info.
The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) is committed to changing views on death and dying by opening conversations and providing information about Wills and Health Care Planning. Join COHA’S Make a Will Campaign by logging onto www.iwillpledge.ca to get started. Those who sign up will receive an information package, list of professionals who are on-board to help, their gift of a reminder magnet and other valuable information. Some disturbing facts are: If you do not make or update your will, others may decide who raises your children; others may take your pet to a shelter; family members may have difficult and sometimes adversarial decisions to make about property and personal items. Do not let others make the decisions for you. Plan to make a Will today. Mark your calendars to join COHA for their free public forum on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre. It will be a webcasted event where you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Susan Steen is the executive director of COHA. Call 250-763-5511 for more info.
The Kelowna and District Safety Council has a new car in its training fleet. Although KDSC has been offering a variety of safety programs since 1980, it just opened its ICBC-approved Driver Training School on 2011. Since then the program has almost quadrupled in size, requiring the acquisition of a new car. Call 250-765-3163.
Okanagan Men’s Sheds Association (Worldwide) is a community health and wellness initiative for men in later life who may be isolated or missing their garage/workshop or simply seeking social camaraderie with others while working together on activities such as woodworking, carving, painting and small restorations. Many men are without the facilities, encouragement or tools to work on fixing items or doing creative projects due to changing circumstances causing them to be inactive and perhaps suffering from social distress. Men’s Shed focuses on sharing and developing new skills through mutual mentoring and interaction while providing a community service or simply working enjoyably side by side with others. Join them for their inaugural annual BBQ on Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rutland Seniors Activity Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. For more info check out www.mensshed.ca. Call Art Post, president at 250-717-1575.
Boobs on the Bus is a shopping trip to Seattle on Sept. 18 with 56 friends. It is also a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, with everyone on a mission for deals and more deals while shopping for a cause. The first Boobs on a Bus was started by Faye Sheldon in 2006, honouring her friend who passed away from breast cancer. Call Jennifer Coe at 250-212-4688 or jcoe371@shaw.ca.
Bandidos Cerveza is returning to the Kelowna Community Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 26 featuring more enhanced classical rock songs. It’s a 22-piece orchestral rock band consisting of lead vocals, backup vocals, strings, brass, percussion and a rock rhythm section. Musical director Ken Hartfield’s new enhanced arrangements and original compositions have captured the attention of the largest international music distribution company, Sugo Music Group. Hartfield has worked with prominent names such as Tom Jones, Tanya Tucker and Bobby Vinton. Tickets at Kelowna Visitor Centre, 544 Harvey Ave. www.bandidoscerveza.com or call 250-861-1515.
Birthdays of the week—Bernard Gauthier, Kozy Shack Pudding, (Aug. 19); Jim Carta (Aug 19); Ken Bernath (Aug 20); Tena Kristolowich (Aug. 20); Cherie Hanson (Aug 20); Gerri Weninger (Aug. 23); Marg Hobson (Aug. 24); Bud Magrath (Aug 24); Rod Armour (Aug 25); Peter Raja (Aug. 25).
