Steve Smith's blog
Grizz Exhibition Action
YES...it's that time again.The Grizzlies are back and ready to start exhibition play THIS weekend. Friday night, the Sicamous Eagles fly into town to play their first exhibition game against the Grizzlies; starting at 7 pm. Then, Saturday night, the North Okanagan Knights gallop into town to seek redemption for the multitude of losses the Grizz thrust upon them last year. Then, if you're up for a drive, head to Sicamous for a 2 pm game against the Eagles. 3 games in one weekend. Let's Go Grizzlies!!
Lock up YOUR boss - Aug 27th
Yes, you can lock up your boss - Courtesy of the Revelstoke RCMP!On AUGUST 27- the Revelstoke RCMP will be raising funds for the BC Cops for Kids as well as the Revelstoke Search & Rescue purchase of a FLIR Thermal Imaging Device on Friday, August 27th from 11am - 3pm at the Cooper's parking lot. It's a jail and bail themed fundraiser. Police will arrest your boss or employee, take them to a novelty jail and take their photo in prison clothes then release them. Call Gary or Karen at 837-5255 and get your boss in jail!
Malakwa Summer Slam Festival
The Malakwa Summer Slam Festival is on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 12 pm to 11 pm or later at the ballfields in Malakwa. Come out and support the Malakwa Community Center Association as all proceeds go to it in the end.Bands are playing from 12 to 11 with a wide variety of talent including 30 and Change, Sister Girl, and many more. Zumba demos, wrestling, Fire Dept. tug of war, dunk tanks, air bouncers, and many more activities for the kids and family are planned. Concessions are available if you're hungry.
It sounds like a fun day, and at a cost of only $5 per person, it's an affordable family venture. See you at the Malakwas Summer Slam Festival!
Crime Stoppers Garage Sale
Come check out the Crime Stoppers - Garage sale/fundraiser
It's held this Saturday, August 7th at 1109 Douglas St, from 8 am - 1 pm
Drop by and show your support for this valuable, anonymous service that works to keep our communities safe. All proceeds from this garage sale go to help Crime Stoppers right here in Revelstoke.
Call 1-800-222-TIPS if you happen to see a crime in progress. Your tip and your identity are kept anonymous. 
Kicking Horse Ford and TAPS
If you're in the market for a new truck, van, or car, join me at Kicking Horse Ford - July 30th from 12-4. My band, the Maritime Kitchen Party, will be playing as well inviting all Goldenites over for some fun. There's also a BBQ by donation there as well. Later that night, we'll be playing in the Golden TAPS from 9:00 pm on. Join the fun and buy a car!!!Beach Volleyball at the Drop - July 24/25
Come check out the Last Drop this weekend. Why? You can sit on the Patio and enjoy Beach ball volleyball right there on 2nd street as the sand gets dumped and the ball gets bumped. Enjoy 2 on 2 or 5 on 5 action with close to 16 teams signed up. The Rev will be playing and the liquids, prizes and fun will be ongoing. Don't miss the action all weekend at the Last Drop - July 24/25July 20 events in Revelstoke
Well, Revelstoke:
Lots happening... on July 20/10
The North Columbia Environmental Society has an evening of events planned at the United Church in Revelstoke on July 20th. There will be a short NCES meeting at 5:45pm followed by a potluck dinner at 6pm. Then at 7pm it's an Otesha drama performance. Otesha is a group of youth, riding their bikes across Canada doing hilarious and informative drama presentations about environmental sustainability. No charge. Go to http://www.otesha.ca
Or:
Vancouver-based performer and educator Will Stroet will be visiting the Revelstoke branch of the Okanagan Regional Library on July 20th at 3:30pm. Stroet's blues, rock and pop-inspired tunes about animal, the environment and active living fit perfectly with this year's Summer Reading Club theme of ‘Reading Rocks'. Go to http://www.orl.bc.ca/ for more information.
Check these great artists out tomorrow (or today, if you're reading this on July 20)
Steve
Revelstoke Grizzlies NEED your Help
Wow....an amazing year is ahead for the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Coming off an outstanding season where they won ALL 3 championships in the West, new coach Rylan Ferster is ready to take the helm. He is going to be splitting his time with Team Canada as the GM there in Calgary, but he is ready for the challenge.So, once again, our Grizzlies need your help. From billet homes to volunteering in all areas: Security, goal judging, time-keeping, music, announcing, internet broadcasting, beer gardens, etc.
They can't do it without us. BTW, pick up your season pass tix early as prices go up after July 31. They also have a new Flex Pack where you can get any 10 games you want throughout the home season.
Hoe-Down for Haiti needs your help!
Hoe-Down for Haiti
What's going on for this Friday? An honorable, fundraising event for a medical relief trip to Haiti for local healthcare professionals.
When and where is it happening? It's happening Friday, July 9th at THREE VALLEY GAP & Ghost Town!
Tickets: $30 and that includes Ghost Town Tour, dinner, and Live Entertainment, and a chance to win a great door prize.
Tickets are on sale at: PT Farm Market, Rev. Community Center and at Talisman Fibre and Trading Co.
Costumes are encouraged and great prizes go to the Best Western Costume. For more details, contact Thu Thai at 837-2788, or drop in to PT Farm Market today!
Canada Day activities
Celebrate Canada Day 2010
Thursday, July 1st
Downtown/ Grizzly Plaza/
Queen Elizabeth Park
The City of Revelstoke would like to thank our following Canada Day sponsors. Revelstoke Credit Union, Knights of Pythias, Arts Council, Pharmasave, Revelstoke Senior's Association, Team Gloria, Revelstoke Current and the Celebrate Canada Day Committee for our grant.
Parade - starts at 3:00pm
