Art in the Garden 2015

On Sunday July 26th I attended the 5th annual Art in the Garden 

On July 25th and July 26th Osoyoos, Cawston and Keremeos hosted the 5th annual Art in the Garden event. 

Between the three communities there were 18 Artists showcasing their creations at 4 different locations that hosted the various Art in the Garden Events.

I personally went to the studio of Katie Foster  which was the 3rd tour stop for the 2015 Art in the Garden. 

Over all the purpose behind the Art in the Garden 

is to spend an afternoon exploring the stunning scenery of the Okanagan - Similkameen area whilst enjoying an Art based Tour traveling from Keremeos to Osoyoos. versa. 

 If you wanted to start your Art in the Garden tour from Keremeos you would first visit  Bonny Roberts Fine Art Studio. Well traveling west towards Osoyoos  as you traverse the Okanagan landscape be sure to stop by Cawston and visit The Forbidden Fruit Winery which is the second tour stop. 

After you enter Osoyoos head South towards the Border to stop by at Katie Foster's Ceramic studio which is stop number 3. Before traveling east through the town of Osoyoos towards Anarchist mountain where you would conclude your Art in the Garden tour by visiting East Bench studio as hosted by Sharon Leonard. 

At each location you would get a unique stamp in your Art in the Garden tour passport and if you managed to visit all 4 locations during the weekend events, you could use your passport as an entry into a Draw for a basket full of Fine Wine and Art. 

No matter where you visit there is an eclectic mix of Art including mediums such as Acrylic paintings, Water colors, Oils, Photography, Pottery, Jewelry and ceramic art. Each location also served as a chance to spotlight local Wines as different wineries were hosting tastings to go along with your art viewing pleasure. 

During my afternoon I enjoyed gorgeous views of Osoyoos Lake as I walked around and looked at Paintings, ceramic Pottery and Jewelry in the garden & studio of Katie Foster. I also spent some time talking to some of the artists and event bought 3 Postcards replicating the intricate paintings done by Jane Scheffler showcasing some stunning Osoyoos landscapes. 

I thoroughly enjoyed my first time attending the annual Art in the Garden event and only wish I had more time to visit the other Art in the Garden Locations. 

I want to commend the group who have spent 5 years organizing the Art in the Garden and congratulate everyone who took part. From the Artists showcasing your art, those promoting wine, or anyone who helped ensure the success of the event Garden! The hard work is appreciated, admired and respected. 

I have to say that the South Okanagan is full of such phenomenally talented people and we are immensely lucky to have opportunities to appreciate the Fine Arts. I thoroughly enjoy all things associated with Fine arts whether it's watching people singing, dancing, or acting, to listening to bands or orchestra's as well as visiting local Art Galleries and attending Art focused events. 

Summer Street Dance in July

On July 24th I attended the Annual July Summer Street Dance

A Summer tradition in Osoyoos is the annual Summer Street dances with one held in each July and August. For over 20 years they were hosted by the owners of  Osoyoos Home Hardware  put on by Francis and her husband larry alongside Staff of the store. They were held in the block between Osoyoos Home Hardware & O'Delights during those years. 

I enjoyed a fresh hot dog well listening to a variety of Music, whilst watching people of all ages dance the night away. I also ran into the two little girls I currently nanny, one of whom won a prize on stage! 

As of last year the Osoyoos Senior Centre  took over hosting duties for the Street Dances and they are now held at their current location of the parking lot between the Osoyoos & District Archives and Museum and the Osoyoos Senior Centre, at the bottom of Gyro Park/Beach. 

 

Board of Directors Meeting for South Okanagan Toastmasters Club #7791

On August 25th I attended my first Board meeting for Toastmasters 

Back in June I was elected as Vice President Public Relations for South Okanagan Toastmasters Club #7791 and will serve on the board of directors for the next year. Along side my fellow board members. 

On Tuesday at our Summer July meeting which was held here in Osoyoos at a fellow board members house. During the evening I presented the newest version of my British Columbia Program Community speech about Osoyoos as part of my judged public events. I also received my official Toastmasters International Name tag which was just in time. 

As today on July 25th we held our first Board meeting where  we  went over the expected budget for this year [2015/2016.]  The Board also talked about any club news and went over initial goals both as a club and for each individual board member and their respective duties. 

Over all it was an incredibly productive meeting with lot's of ideas mentioned and a decent amount of work accomplished. As a board I am looking forward to working together with my team to ensure the continued success of our Club as well as  helping empower other people by giving them the tools needed to glean  essential Skills in communication as well as leadership over all! 

2015/2016 Board of Directors for South Okanagan Toastmasters Club #7791

[Pictured left from right]

President Shauna Burbidge, Vice President of Education Mark Kelly, *Not pictured but 3rd ranking officer* VP of Membership Walter Peron, VP of Public Relations Chelsea Cameron-Horner: British Columbia Ambassador Candidate 2015 Secretary Alleson Mandziuk, Treasurer Barb Chipperfield, Sergeant at Arms Victor Barnson and also on the board but not pictured is the Immediate past President Cal.

Fundraising at the Osoyoos Market on Main Summer markets

In the beginning of July I submitted an application to sell homemade Sunscreen and Lip Balm during the Osoyoos Market on Main Summer Saturday morning and Wednesday evening markets.
By Mid July my Application was approved and on July 21st  I quickly made Home Made Sunscreen with SPF 15 to sell at my first Osoyoos Market on Main evening market as a vendor on Wednesday July 22nd.

I sold my Sunscreen alongside the home made lip balm I made to sell at the Cherry Fiesta.
As my original plan had been to sell both the Lip balm and the Sunscreen on July 1st during the Osoyoos Canada Day and Cherry Fiesta Celebrations hosted by the Osoyoos Festival Society. However ingredients for the sunscreen were on back order and didn't arrive in time!

It was quite a different experience being on the other side of the market by attending as a Vendor versus a BC Farmers Market shopper. I enjoyed my evening getting to know the other vendors whilst selling my Lip balm & Sunscreen and speaking with locals and tourists. During the evening I also handed out business cards and talked about my experience with the British Columbia Ambassador Program and my time spent as a candidate.

I will continue to sell my Sunscreen and Lip Balm when I host my BC Ambassador Candidacy Fundraising and information booth. When I attend the upcoming Evening Market on Wednesday  July 29th, the Saturday Morning Market on August 1st, the evening market on August 5th and my last Farmers market fundraiser on August 8th.

The Osoyoos Market on Main Society hosts the Summer Markets at Town Square Between Town Hall & Destination Osoyoos on Mainstreet/Highway #3. With the Saturday Morning markets  that started in May and will continue every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m to 1 p.,m until September. With the Wednesday evening markets held between 5:30 to 8:30 through out July and August.
I hope you all come out and Buy local and come say Hi!

Osoyoos Splash Park Family Fun Night

On July 15th  I stopped by the Osoyoos Splash Park for a family Fun Day including a Free BBQ. 

Even though I didn't go into the splash park itself I did find it wonderful to see so many children enjoying the Park! 

After many years of dedicated work on the Osoyoos Splash Park Society the park was Completed and open for it's first Summer last year in 2014. 

The Osoyoos Splash park has an ideal location on a Large grassy field in the old Jack Shaw Garden areas [old Horseshoe pit] which is near the Osoyoos Elementary School, Osoyoos Childcare Center and there is a tunnel that leads across the street to one of the beaches in Osoyoos. The tunnel allows families to avoid traffic to get to the other side of the street. 

All in all it was my first time visiting the Osoyoos Splash Park, I had so much fun seeing the cheerful children who were making use of a way to cool down and enjoy the outdoor fun Osoyoos has to offer.

Osoyoos Desert Centre Night Tours

 On July 9th I attended a guided Night tour at the Osoyoos Desert Centre

Through out Summer of 2015 the Osoyoos Desert Centre is offering several guided Night Tours, so I decided to attend one of the tours. Boy was it a far different walk than when I attended the 2015 Season Open House in April! 

First of all I thoroughly enjoyed the much cooler temperatures during the evening tours, as compared to how hot it can get during the Day.  I was also quite 

intrigued by how green everything seemed to be, Considering Osoyoos had a Heat wave for the first few weeks of July. I am guessing everything stays a little shaded at the Osoyoos Desert Centre thanks to Kobau Mountain! 

During the tour it was on a day where the Smoke from Nearby Forest Fires was changing the sky various shades of Pinks, oranges, and yellows. As sad as that fact was it sure did add to the ambiance of our night tour.

Another unique part of our tour was the fact that we started at the opposite end of the board walk from when we had our tour in April. 

One of the first and most poignant differences between this tour and the one in April was the fact that the first stop on the tour was at the Pond built for the endangered Great Basin Spadefoot which had completely dried up between April and July! 

Here is the Pond with water  and in the next shot that is the pond behind our tour guide in July, bone Dry! 

During our tour we saw some wildlife including getting close to some Birds as you can see one is sitting on the post. We also met some deer however they were too quick to get pictures! 

During our Tour our tour guide also gave us a brief speech about Snakes albeit we didn't see any. 

She even showed us this little grove of trees where the tend to find snake skins 

I had a fabulous time on this unique Osoyoos Desert Centre tour. I would highly recommend anyone attend any of the remaining Night Tours offered this Summer! I learned a lot, saw some different perspectives and enjoyed the cooler temperatures! 

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Osoyoos Market on Main Summer evening Market opening

On Wednesday July 8th I attended the Opening of the 2015 Evening Market Season 

Last year the Osoyoos Market on Main started a second market for local artisans, bakers, and generally crafty people could have a second venue to showcase their hard work and talented skills. 

This year the second annual Osoyoos Market on Main Summer Evening Market will take place every Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m at Town Square. 

Each market will have a variety of vendors including various Wineries. There will also be local talent providing the musical entertainment. The Wednesday evening market will only run between July and August, where as the Market on Main Osoyoos Saturday Morning market started in May and will go until September! 

I was very happy with how many people supported the start of the 2015 Evening Market and want to commend and congratulate the Osoyoos Market on Main Society for successfully running two weekly Farmers Markets.