Eagle Bay Day, celebrations got off to a tasty start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 with a pancake breakfast outside Eagle Bay Community Hall.
Some 340 hungry people lined up for pancakes.
There was a yard sale with a variety of household treasures, a show and shine of vintage vehicles, and a used book sale.
A good old fashioned cake walk was the highlight of the morning, with a scrumptious looking cake the prize for sitting in the right numbered seat.
Festival trails
Enjoy a day of hiking, music and food Sunday, Aug. 12.
Start the day with a Blind Bay Lookout Trail Hike, departing from the Balmoral Trailhead at 10 a.m.
The hike will traverse Blind Bay Ridge between Balmoral and McArthur Heights, stopping at viewpoints over the western arm of Shuswap Lake.
An easy to moderate hike, there are distance options of three, seven or 13 kilometres. A donation is requested to support Routes andBlues. Pre-book the hike at www.RoutesandBlues.ca.
Soak in the scenic views and interesting stories then enjoy a community prepared meal, put your feet up and listen to Buckman Coe’s intensive storytelling.
The concert takes place 7 p.m. at the Blind Bay Hall.
Coe is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and poet. Based in Vancouver, Coe tours extensively and has produced three CDs, including the recently released By the Mountain’s Feet.
Tickets are $20 and may be pre-purchased at Olde Town Centre Café or bought at the door (cash only).
For information, call 250-833-4096 or see www.RoutesAndBlues.ca.
Talent call
The Sorrento 100 organizing committee is looking for South Shuswap youth who are musicians or entertainers wanting to showcase their talents.
The Sorrento 100 Family Festival weekend will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Sorrento Blind Bay Park.
Youth performances will be held about mid day on Sunday, Sept 9. If you are interested in performing, contact Dale Bush at 250-675-3015 or email dnsbush@shaw.ca, with a description of your talents.
