The Matinée

Screen Shot 2018-06-25 at 6.18.03 PM.pngOliver Theatre opened its shocking pink doors to a matinee of The Book Club! 

The ladies and I laughed and laughed! Great Movie! Great idea! Thanks to new owners, Lyle Miller and Kandise Ife!

What is next at the Oliver Theatre check out http://olivertheatre.ca/nowshowing.html

Stay tuned for the line up of this year’s Foreign Film Festival.

Bring Kleenex to this movie, I laughed till I cried!

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Pre-School Graduation

Photos by Diane Gludovatz

How cute are they?Untitled-1Proud Mom, Happy Kids!Untitled-2Our future!IMG_0676Now let’s get down to basics, a first scholastic success celebrated with cake.

Prepare your little one to start kindergarten.

Contact Miss Lisa at 250.689.4099 for information.

Diane-Daycare

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Good Morning Oliver!

First Painting. Oil on Canvas. 1969

Now that was a heck of a wind storm! It was the smell of smoke that woke me up! Hope all is well out there.

“The soul would have no rainbows if the eyes had no tears” Minquass

Make it a great Monday Oliver!

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For Sale Harley Davidson, 1200 Shovelhead

Have you always wanted a Harley?

For Sale

72 Harley Davidson, 1200 shovelhead.

This pretty machine was bought in 2003 and completely rebuilt in 2004. It has 8000 miles since the rebuild and this little baby will feel great on the the open road!

The owner, sadly, is parting with it due to health issues.

$5000. firm, comes with all extra parts and motorcycle jack.

For info connect with Patty or Bill at pbgebbie@me.com or 778.439.2079.

 

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Want a job?

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The Book Club Matinée

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June 25, 11:00 Monday Morning.

Best popcorn in town!

enjoy a sneak peek

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6857166/videoplayer/vi3831216153?ref_=tt_ov_vi

 

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Tara Hovanes, Artist

Tara Hovanes, Olivers First Lady, was born and raised here. Her gorgeous Mom Yvonne, born and raised here and her husband, Mr. Mayor as well. I’d say they were true blue Oliverites.

Tara has opened her Gallery on McKinney Rd. When the sign is out she is open for business, pop in and enjoy the art.

IMG_9113Other times call . . . 250-485-2500 (cell) or hovanes@telus.net or connect with her through her website http://www.tarahovanesart.ca/gallery/

IMG_9109Tara is by the window the cats cruise through when Mr. Mayor is in the adjoining wood working shop . . . and when he makes a sawdusty mess, Tara just shuts the window. Please note the wall replaced a line on the floor when they shared a studio.

Patrons around the world have Tara’s work in their collections.  It is fun, with bold colours, great lines and very well painted. This is the time to collect Tara’s work.

Take a quiet moment in Tara’s gallery and enjoy some very exciting art.

Our First Lady, another fabulous woman in Oliver.

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Baaad Anna’s Yarn Tasting at Maker Place

Dianne Gibson’s Maker Place hosted Baaad Anna’s Roadtrip 2018 Wednesday night. Ladies gathered to sample many kinds of yarn, enjoy the colours and share ideas! Also a lot of munching and snacking. Maker Place was full of beautiful colours of yarn!The ladies were excited by the touchy feely of the gorgeous yarns. Paula, owner of Baaad Anna’s, points out some differences in the yarns to Brenda, her upcycled garments are available at Maker Place.Cecelia and Rachel have only been knitting a few years. What started them on knitting? Cecelia rides a motorcycle, saw a leather jacket with Cowichan inserts, and like all fabulous women knew she could do it herself. However first she had to learn to knit. So off they went and learned how to knit!So amongst the digging, the drilling, the total destruction of peaceful reatail space, the Dressmaker is making it work.

For information on up coming classes or if you want to book the space, connect with Dianne at Maker Place.https://www.facebook.com/Maker-Place-1692794044092478/

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Road trip following Rhodes in BC.

Sandra Dietz, has come all the way from Ilkey, Yorkshire, England to BC to do research on Fairview and other early mining sites. Sandra sat down with many historical buffs and gave a very informative talk Wednesday afternoon at the Museum!

Sandra and her sister Jane, are following the routes of  early prospectors and investors like Cecil Rhodes, the rich diamond mine magnet from Africa, who was in our little valley in the late 1890’s looking for gold up at Fairview mines.

Jane Manwaring, sister, Larry Shannon, VP Ok Historical Society, Valley wide, Vance Potter President, Sue Morhun past President, seated Sandra Dietz

Sandra is a great story teller and I found her knowledge of the  history of our hood really fascinating. I am looking forward to the book she will write from this . . .Rhodes trip . . sorry had to say that!

I’m thinking we should invite her back for a book signing!

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The Plainsrunner – Chapter 21

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Sage settles in, unpacks her panniers and starts her new life.  Now all she needs to do is find work and get an education.  She also gets a taste of the city’s casual contempt.

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