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World of dance comes to Carnival

World of dance comes to Carnival

Instructors at Vernon’s Silhouette Dance Studio are cooking up a dance storm for Vernon Winter Carnival.
Books go beyond canvas

Books go beyond canvas

The lives, subjects, and passions of great artists as depicted in a popular fiction format can be traced back to at least the 1934 publication of Irving Stone’s Lust for Life, based on the life of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.
Watch out when comics head to the hills

Watch out when comics head to the hills

Dan Quinn can’t seem to get the song about a certain Eskimo out of his head.

Swans and eagles counted by citizen scientists

Once again our reliable regulars reported they enjoyed participating and socializing as citizen scientists in this year’s outing for our annual swan and eagle count.
Family learns together

Family learns together

The Vernon School District offers many excellent, unique learning opportunities for students. One of the district programs that is now going into its eighth year is the Late French Immersion Program. This program begins at Grade 6 and then continues into Grade 7, bridging with early immersion at Grade 8. The program is housed at Harwood elementary and is thriving.
Tishenko-Liedkte

Tishenko-Liedkte

Alex and Tania Tishenko of Vernon, B.C. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Tishenko, to Bryce Liedtke, son of Randy and Terry Liedtke of Sherwood Park, Alta. Wedding to take place on Father’s Day, June 19, 2011 in Kelowna, B.C.
Peter-Simpson

Peter-Simpson

Carl and Gail Peter of Vernon, Margot Simpson of Jasper, Alta., and Dayle Simpson of Longview, Alta. are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Shaun Anthony Peter and Jessica Lynn Simpson.

UBCO students put their art on the line

UBC Okanagan’s art department puts it all on the line this week with their signature fundraiser, Art on the Line, raising money for the fine arts graduating students’ final show.
Oh, those Diamond dreams

Oh, those Diamond dreams

The appeal of Dreams is that it’s an album of cover material by an artist who’s been extensively covered by others.
Stankiewicz-Strahl

Stankiewicz-Strahl

David and Laura Stankiewicz of Vernon and Mats and Maureen Strahl of Rosedale are happy to announce the engagement of Miranda Stankiewicz and David Strahl.