Auxiliary thrift store reopening soon
The Ashcroft and District Health Care Auxiliary thrift store at 601 Bancroft Street, Ashcroft (under the village office) is temporarily closed, but will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 4 with a fresh new look.
Please do not drop off donations while the store is closed. The hard-working volunteers ask that you either hold on to them until the store reopens, or donate them to another worthy cause, and they thank everyone for their continued support.
Clinton Music in the Park
Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and head to Reg Conn Park in Clinton on Saturday, Aug. 24 for Music in the Park featuring Tricky Business, who will be playing classic rock and blues. The free concert starts at 6 p.m.
Another Music in the Park event is being planned for Saturday, Sept. 7. Interested performers and vendors can email cdc@village.clinton.bc.ca for more information.
CORE course
Hunting season will soon be here, and Ken Brown is holding a CORE (hunter training) course in Ashcroft on Aug. 24 and 25. Anyone interested in taking the course, or learning more, can contact Brown at (250) 453-9415 (evenings are best).
Regional grant-in-aid intake open
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is still accepting applications for the fall 2024 Regional Grant-in-Aid program. Submissions can be made by non-profit organizations throughout the TNRD — in municipalities or electoral areas — until Sept. 1.
The program is meant to support cultural, recreational, and environmental programs and special events in TNRD communities that enhance the quality of life for residents. A total of $25,000 is available, and applicants can apply for up to $5,000. All applicants are reviewed for eligibility by the TNRD’s regional grants committee, with funding approved by the board of directors.
For more information about the TNRD’s Regional Grant-in-Aid program, go to tnrd.ca/grants.
Desert Daze for free
Psst! Wanna know how to get into the Desert Daze Festival in Spences Bridge for free? Volunteer!
That’s right: volunteer to help out during the festival, taking place Sept. 6–7, and you get free admission. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks, from helping with set-up to working the gate to serving in the concession. You get to soak up the music and atmosphere while you volunteer, then stay and enjoy all that the Best Little Fest in the West has to offer.
For more information about being a Desert Daze volunteer, go to https://desertdaze.ca/.
Canning class
Learn a tried-and-true method of creating shelf-stable canned and ready-to-eat meat, stock, fruit, veggies, and more at the (Under) Pressure Canning Class, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Clinton Legion (basement).
Thanks to the generosity of the people at the Neighbourhood Small Grants program, this class is absolutely free. Attendees should be there right on time, as the class is time-sensitive, and late arrivals will miss some crucial information.
For more information, contact Aednik Clay on Facebook.
Savona Harvest Festival and market
The Savona Community Association is holding its third annual Harvest Festival and Craft Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Savona boat launch and park.
Spots are available for any vendors who would like to participate ($5 per spot; bring your own table). Anyone selling produce, baked goods, and crafts of all kinds is welcome. For more information, or to book, contact Patti Woods at (250) 674-1651 or email savonacommunityassociation@gmail.com.
Transportation survey
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and UBC Okanagan have launched an Inter-Community Transportation Survey to gather vital input on the region’s transportation needs.
The survey invites businesses, residents, and visitors to share insights that will guide sustainable and efficient transportation planning in one of British Columbia's fastest-growing regions, projected to gain 250,000 people by 2046. The survey is open until Sept. 12, and participants can win amazing prizes, including a Big White ski trip, a Summerland Resort stay, a Predator Ridge golf experience, and a fall family trip to Kamloops.
To take the survey, go to https://bit.ly/4fQEclC.
