Gallery jazz
The SAGA Gallery Jazz Club presents a family jazz band from Kelowna; Stephen Buck on reeds, with sons Simon and Alex, drums and piano, accompanied by Bernie Addington on bass at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Admission is by donation.
Duo dates
The Wild Oaks will perform Oct. 15 at Sturgis North Pub along with the Boom Booms and Shelby Babakiof.
Reel deal
Shuswap Film Society presents The Debt, a U.S. espionage thriller, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. at Salmar Classic Theatre.
Concert/workshop
First United Church presents a concert and workshop with singer-songwriter Paul Rumbolt. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Workshop runs Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the church office at 250-832-3860 weekday mornings.
Audition call
Shuswap Theatre Christmas show auditions for Stressmas, a quirky Christmas musical, directed by Lana Caputti, Oct. 16 and 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 34 of the Downtown Activity Centre, 451 Shuswap Street. Actors, singers, dancers, musicians and technicians ages 14 to 20-plus are needed. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and gain experience with outstanding instructors. For more info, call James at 250-832-8383 or Lana 250-675-3727.
Inspirational speaker
Spencer West is a young man who lost his legs at the age of five. He speaks of overcoming stereotyping and bullying and overcoming personal obstacles. The public is invited to hear him speak on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the District Education Centre on Okanagan Avenue. Pre-register at 250-804-7826 or email bkelly@sd83.bc.ca.
Banquet benefit
The Ducks Unlimited banquet at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, will feature great entertainment, silent auctions, live auctions, raffles and other games of chance. Tickets are $40 each and are available through Tove Jensen at 250-832-4000.
Books ‘n’ bread
The Shuswap Association of Writers’ annual Books ‘n’ Bread Sale takes place at the Mall at Piccadilly Oct. 21 to 23.
Donations of books in good condition will be eagerly accepted. No encyclopedias, magazines or textbooks. Donations of baking will also be gratefully accepted. Contact Ineke Hughes at 250-833-5634.
