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Major sport events to bring economic benefits

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Council sport events
The Bulldogs will verse the Cowboys at Salter Oval in August. Photo: Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs

Sport will continue to boost the region’s economy in the next 12 months as Bundaberg Regional Council commits to bringing major events to the region.

This financial year will see the Bundaberg Cup and the NRL Bulldogs v Cowboys game held in Bundaberg with plenty of benefits expected to flow into the community.

Sport and Recreation portfolio spokesperson Cr Vince Haberman said high-calibre events like these games not only attracted local spectators and players, but those travelling into the region to catch all the action.

“Council is committed to continuing our investment in high-level sporting competitions to develop local capacity, skill and participation while boosting the economy,” he said.

“From similar events held in the past, we know that there is huge interest from the local community and visitors to see these types of events continue in Bundaberg and we want to leverage off that sentiment and the benefits it brings.”

Cr Habermann said Council anticipated a huge economic stimulus when the Bulldogs v Cowboys game – the first NRL game for premiership points to be played in the region – is hosted at Salter Oval on Sunday 7 August.

“Council is expecting more than 8000 spectators at the game, which will rival the record attendance at Salter Oval of 8122 for the 2016 pre-season game between the Broncos and Cowboys,” he said.

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Cr Vince Habermann at Salter Oval.

“Hosting an event as large as a competition round NRL match means Bundaberg will be promoted and broadcast to the whole nation and the world.

“The value of that is priceless.”

Cr Habermann said the Bundaberg Cup, the richest touch football competition in the nation, would also bring with it plenty of benefits.

He said it was last held in the region during February and attracted 777 players to Bundaberg while injecting hundreds of thousands of dollars into the local economy.

“Not only does the Bundaberg Cup entice hundreds of players to Bundaberg, but they also bring family and friends who book into local accommodation, visit local businesses, tourist attractions and more,” Cr Habermann said.

“In February this equated to more than 1300 players and their families travelling to the region and spending more than $430,000.

“This competition is also a fantastic motivator for our own sporting stars and gives local competitors the opportunity to test and develop their skills up against the best in Australia.

“Council is proud to continue its sponsorship support of the Bundaberg Cup and expect the next event to bring with it similar, if not greater, economic benefits.”

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While the 2022 Bundaberg Cup was a chance for local teams to vie for top prize, it also saw 71 per cent of attendees travel from outside of the region.

Other major sporting events being hosted in the Bundaberg Region thanks to the support of Council include Bowls Queensland Junior State Championships, Rowing Queensland Schools Championship Regatta, the Bulls Masters Cricket Tour and the Netball Queensland Primary Schools Cup.

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Cricket Sport Events With The Biggest Prize Money To Win Online

Cricket Sport Events With The Biggest Prize Money To Win Online

The world of sports is packed with interesting facts, and one of the most interesting ones is related to prize money. Yes, you heard that right! There are various sporting events that offer a hefty amount of cash as prize money for the winners. 

Talking about the sport of cricket, it too has some big events that offer a huge sum of money as prize money. While we cannot cover all cricket events out there, we can describe the ones with the highest rewards for their participants. 

Here is a look at the top five cricketing events with the biggest prize money pools. 

The Indian Premier League or IPL is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested between ten teams. 

The first edition of the tournament was held in 2008, and since then, it has become one of the most popular cricketing tournaments in the world. That’s why users who visit the nieuw online casino snel uitbetalen, AKA new online casino fast payout, place bets on this league’s matches so often.

What makes IPL different from other cricket leagues is the involvement of corporate entities as team owners. This has resulted in a massive increase in the prize money that is on offer for the winning team. In fact, the winning team takes home a whopping sum of $3 million! 

  • Champions League Twenty20

The Champions League Twenty20 is a defunct international Twenty20 cricket tournament that was played between the top domestic teams from various countries. The tournament was first held in 2009, and its last edition was played in 2014. 

While the tournament might no longer exist, it used to offer pretty hefty prize money for the winning team. The champions of the CLT20 used to take home a sum of $2.5 million. It’s a huge sum and cricket lovers who gamble on live casino websites remember the tournament with amazing teams and exciting games.

The Sheffield Shield is the domestic first-class cricket competition in Australia. The competition is contested between six teams from the states of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. 

The Sheffield Shield is one of the oldest cricket competitions in the world as it was first played in the 1892/93 season. The competition has a rich history, and the winning team takes home prize money of $1.5 million. 

The Big Bash League is an Australian professional Twenty20 cricket league that was established in 2011 by Cricket Australia. The league is contested between eight teams from different cities in Australia. Just like the IPL, the Big Bash League is also a very popular cricketing tournament, and it offers prize money of $1 million to the winning team. 

The ICC World Twenty20 is the international championship of Twenty20 cricket. The tournament is organized by cricket’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), and is contested every two years by men’s national teams. 

The first edition of the tournament was held in 2007, and since then, it has become one of the most popular cricketing events in the world. The prize money on offer for the winning team is $1 million. 

Why do cricket events have such great prizes?

Cricket is a sport that is followed by billions of people all over the world. The game has a rich history and tradition, and it is one of the most popular sports in the world. 

Due to its popularity, cricket events have a large fan base, and they generate a lot of revenue. You can even find cricket games at the live casino DK, where you can place bets and invest money in your favorite cricket teams or players. This is one of the main reasons why cricket events have such great prizes. 

Conclusion

So, these are some of the top cricketing events with the biggest prize money pools. These events attract lots of spectators, so it’s natural to see the corresponding rewards. Do you think the prize money is justified? Let us know in the comments below!

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Andy Murray to compete at Queen’s Club and Surbiton events alongside fellow Brits

Andy Murray to compete at Queen's Club and Surbiton events alongside fellow Brits

Andy Murray, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans, Jack Draper, Joe Salisbury, Neal Skupski, Jamie Murray, Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid are among the British stars to have confirmed their entries for the LTA’s upcoming Surbiton and Queen’s Club events.

Last Updated: 18/05/22 11:34am

Andy Murray has enjoyed great success at Queen's Club

Andy Murray has enjoyed great success at Queen’s Club

Andy Murray has been confirmed as part of a strong British field set to compete in the upcoming Queen’s Club and Surbiton Trophy grass court events. 

The three-time major champion and former men’s world No 1 returns as a wildcard to Queen’s Club on June 13, where he has previously won six ATP Tour titles, as well as featuring in the ATP Challenger event at the Surbiton Trophy from May 29.

“I’m really looking forward to playing at Surbiton and Queen’s this year – two great events,” said Murray. “It’s always special playing on the grass in front of a home crowd.”

British men’s No 1 Cameron Norrie will look to continue his impressive year, which includes a win at the Indian Wells Masters in October, by attempting to go one better at Queen’s Club after reaching the final last time out.

Cameron Norrie beat John Isner to reach the third round in Madrid

Cameron Norrie beat John Isner to reach the third round in Madrid

Dan Evans competes on the back of reaching the quarter-finals at Queen’s last year, while young Jack Draper has been awarded a wildcard for the cinch Championships after reaching the last eight in 2021.

Draper impressed over the first half of the 2022 campaign with four tournament wins on the ATP Challenger Tour as he closes in on the top 100.

Two-time major champion Joe Salisbury, Miami Masters winner Neal Skupski and seven-time major champion Jamie Murray will also represent Britain on the doubles court.

Jack Draper put up a valiant effort against Andrey Rublev at the Madrid Open

Jack Draper put up a valiant effort against Andrey Rublev at the Madrid Open

Wheelchair star Alfie Hewett, who won in both the Australian Open singles and doubles in January, will meanwhile compete alongside Gordon Reid.

“To see so many of our British players thriving at the top of the game highlights the progress our sport has made in recent years, and it will be fantastic to see so many of them taking to the grass courts for the LTA’s summer events,” said Leon Smith, Head of Men’s Tennis at the LTA and Davis Cup captain.

“In a year that has seen Cam Norrie break into the top ten of the ATP rankings, Dan Evans and Andy Murray serve up some great performances, Joe Salisbury rise to No.1 spot in the doubles rankings, Neal Skupski win his first ATP 1000 event and Jack Draper continues to make such great progress, there is so much to look forward to this summer in our grass courts events leading into Wimbledon.”

Among those also competing at the cinch Championships are 2022 Miami Open and Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz, defending Queen’s Club champion Matteo Berrettini, 2021 Wimbledon semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov, 2022 Indian Wells winner Taylor Fritz, three-time Gland Slam champion Stan Wawrinka and Casper Ruud.

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EVENTS GUIDE

EVENTS GUIDE

Tuesday, May 10

• Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, daily, May 5-15 at various venues, for tickets and list of events: thewinefestivals.com

• Penticton City Council meets, 1 p.m. with an abridged agenda, for details or to watch the meeting live: penticton.ca

• Osoyoos Council meets, committee of the whole, 9 a.m., regular council, 2 p.m. in council chambers, to read agenda visit: osoyoos.ca

• 100 Men Who Care meet at Match Eatery, 5:30-6:30 p.m., all welcomed, for details: cfso.net/100-men-who-care.

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: social bridge, 9 a.m., crafts, 1 p.m.

• Open Mic Night hosted by Tristan Telle, Barley Mill Brew Pub and Sports Bistro, 7:30 p.m.

• Teen Studio Art Program at Penticton Art Gallery, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 presents Dart Dolls, 1:30 p.m.

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” (PG, 126 minutes); “Memory,” (14A, 114 minutes); “The Bad Guys,” (G, 100 minutes); “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” (14A, 105 minutes); “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” (PG, 142 minutes); “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” (PG, 122 minutes); “The Lost City,” (PG, 112 minutes), for tickets and showtimes: landmarkcinemas.com/ penticton

Wednesday, May 11

• McHappy Day at McDonald’s restaurants in support of Ronald McDonald charities, all day.

• The Louisiana Hayride Show with tributes to Elvis Presley, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gayle, Lefty Frizzell, Patsy Cline abd Shania Twain at Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $47, for tickets visit: venablestheatre.ca or HayrideShow.com

• Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Grandmothers for Africa South Okanagan meet, 10 a.m. – noon, 3388 Skaha Lake Road (south tower), new members are always welcomed

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: Alzheimer presentation, 10 a.m., ukulele, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Karaoke Star Search at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m., qualifying round to advance to the semi-finals, win a gift card

• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.

• Drop-In Cribbage at Penticton Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 canasta, 1 p.m.

• “Everything, Everywhere and All at Once,” science, fantasy comedy movie, one-day only at The Oliver Theatre, shows at 2 and 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 12

• Penticton & District Community Arts Council presents 15th annual Brilliant Moments exhibition opens at The Leir House, celebrating the natural magic of encaustic paintings created with beeswax, opening reception with featured artist Carol Munro, 2-4 p.m.

• Penticton Bridge Club, memorial game for Bruce Smith, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, noon

• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, beginning at 6:30 p.m., 19 and over

• The Wardens perform at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $25, for tickets: thedreamcafe.ca

• Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• The Midnight Echo (pop-punk throwback music to the early 2000s) performs at Brexit Pub, 8 p.m.

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: chair dance, 10 a.m., Scottish dancing, 6:30 p.m.

• Live at Time presents jazz and pop chanteuse Kinga Heming, Time Winery, 6:30 p.m., $15, for tickets: timewines.ca

• “ABBA The Movie,” (mockumentary, first released in 1977), The Oliver Theatre, 7 p.m., one-show only, all seats are $10, this is a licensed event, all ages welcomed

Friday, May 13

• Today is Friday the 13th

• Rock the Block, block party hosted by La Crème Skincare and Boutique, 200 block of Main Street, 4-8 p.m., shopping, music, games, bouncy castle, food, family fun

• BCHL junior hockey championship begins, Nanaimo Clippers (12-0 postseason) at Penticton Vees (12-1), South Okanagan Events Centre, 7 p.m., first game in best-of-seven series, purchase tickets at SOEC box office or online: valleyfirsttix.com

• Live entertainment with James Hay at Highway 97 Brewing, 200 Ellis St., 6 p.m.

• Comedy Night at the Dream Café featuring Andrew Crone, The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $20, purchase tickets at: thedreamcafe.ca

• Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Friday Night Live at Summerland Arts and Cultural Centre, 9525 Wharton Street, featuring Judy Rowe’s tribute to Patsy Cline, 7-9 p.m., $15, doors open at 6:30 p.m.

• Penticton Senior’s Drop-In Centre: French conversations, 9:30 a.m., intermediate and advance line dancing, 1 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

• Karaoke Friday Nights at Howling Coyote Pub and Grill, 6341 Main Street, Oliver, beginning at 8 p.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge presents weekly acoustic jam session at 6:30 p.m.

• Fish and chips, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 11:30 a.m., karaoke with your host “Candie” at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 7:30 p.m.-close

Saturday, May 14

• 25th Okanagan Fest of Ale at Okanagan Lake Park, noon-7 p.m., (sold out!)

• Okanagan Symphony Orchestra presents Back to Beethoven, featuring violinist Kerson Leong, purchase tickets online at: okanagansymphony.com/tickets

• BCHL junior hockey championship Nanaimo Clippers (12-0 postseason) at Penticton Vees (12-1), South Okanagan Events Centre, 7 p.m., second game in best-of-seven series, purchase tickets at SOEC box office or: valleyfirsttix.com

• Grandmothers for Africa Spring Market Auto Trunk Treasurers, Oasis United Church parking lot, 9 a.m. – noon, cash only

• Mud Bay performs at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $25, for tickets visit: thedreamcafe.ca

• Bee Gees Gold, a tribute to the music of Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $52, for tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Come and try dragonboating for free, 10 a.m., Skaha Lake Park boathouse, all equipment supplied, for additional details contact Don Mulhall at 250-488-3100 or admin@pentictondragonboat.com

• Closing Night: Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Penticton Farmer’s Market, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Downtown Penticton Association community market, 200 block of Main Street, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital

• Karaoke at The Barley Mill Pub and Sports Bistro, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

• Penticton Elks Lodge, drop-in cribbage, 10 a.m., IGA meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, 5 p.m., live music with Thirteen Broken Bones, featuring release of the band’s latest single, 6 p.m.

• Penticton Speedway presents Malicious Monster Trucks, 7 p.m., first of two days, gates open at 6 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.; meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Fest-of-Ale after party at Slackwater Brewing, featuring Jeff Piatelli and Friends, 8:30 p.m., no cover

• SOS Pride Walk on the Channel Parkway, 1 p.m., meet at Super Save Gas Station parking lot

• 15th Annual Brilliant Moments Exhibition at Penticton Arts Council at the Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave., 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., show runs until June 25

• LocoLanding Adventure Park opened weekends, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (seven-day service begins after Victoria Day weekend)

Sunday, May 15

• Day 2: Penticton Speedway presents Malicious Monster Trucks, 3 p.m., gates open at 2 p.m.

• A sweet Sunday concert with The Kristi Neuman Band, Popolo’s Café, 522 Fairview Road in Oliver, 6 p.m., $22 (assigned seating), includes complimentary gelato and appies, for tickets visit: popolocafe.com or phone 250-498-0350

• Dorian Goodwin performs at The Cannery Brewing Co., 198 Ellis Street, 5-7 p.m.

• Comedian and social entrepreneur Shaun Majumder, “The Love Tour,” Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Penticton Elks Lodge, breakfast, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grimms meat draw, 2 p.m., plus dog races and last man standing

• Folk-pop-country singer Mat Duffus plays at Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Gallagher Lake, 4-7 p.m., no cover charge

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• BC-SPCA South Okanagan Similkameen Flea Market, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1550 Main Street (the vacant lot in front of the Wholesale Club), every Sunday

• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca

• Survivorship Flea Market, 1397 Fairview Rd.(N.W. corner of Fairview and Duncan, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.,, all proceeds to local dragonboat team and breast cancer awareness

• LocoLanding Adventure Park opened weekends, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Cascades Casino Penticton open daily, 10 a.m. – midnight; 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

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EVENTS GUIDE

EVENTS GUIDE

Tuesday, May 3

• This is National Hospice Palliative Care Week

• This is Youth Week in Penticton

• Penticton City Council meets at Penticton City Hall, sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., to watch the meeting live or view the agenda: penticton.ca

• Youth Week: Zine project, creator meetup, Penticton Public Library, 3-5 p.m., create your page for youth zine, prompts, supplies and mentoring available (pick up your completed zine on Friday from 3-9 p.m. at Penticton Skate Park)

• Open Mic Night hosted by Tristan Telle, Barley Mill Brew Pub and Sports Bistro, 7:30 p.m.

• Shrek the Musical Jr., performed by Oliver Elementary School pupils, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7 p.m., $12, to purchase tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Teen Studio Art Program at Penticton Art Gallery, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 presents Dart Dolls, 1:30 p.m.

• Cascades Casino Penticton open daily, 10 a.m. – midnight; 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays

• Now playing at Landmark Cinemas: “Memory,” (14A, 114 minutes); “The Bad Guys,” (G, 100 minutes); “The Northman,” (14A, 137 minutes); “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” (14A, 105 minutes); “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” (PG, 142 minutes); “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” (PG, 122 minutes); “The Lost City,” (PG, 112 minutes), for tickets and showtimes: landmarkcinemas.com/ penticton

Wednesday, May 4

• May the Fourth be with you…

• Osoyoos and District Arts Council presents Osoyoos Spring Festival: Juno Award-winners Pharis and Jason Romero, 7:30 p.m. at Osoyoos Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $30, purchase online at venablestheatre.ca

• Opening night: Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Youth Week: Gambling and gaming awareness, drop in for an information session and pick up a free self-care balancing bag, Foundry Penticton, 501 Main Street, 3:30 p.m., for ages 12-14; Improve and Cosplay workshops with members of RADAR, a chill session to share cosplay and improv tips and tricks, Foundry Penticton, 3:30 p.m.

• Shrek the Musical Jr., performed by Oliver Elementary School pupils, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7 p.m., $12, to purchase tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Karaoke Star Search at The Barley Mill Pub, 8:30 p.m., qualifying round to advance to the semi-finals, win a gift card

• Hot Rockin’ Bingo at Slackwater Brewing, 7 p.m.

• Drop-In Cribbage at Penticton Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 canasta, 1 p.m.

• Now playing at the Oliver Theatre: “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” (PG, 142 minutes); Wednesday and Thursday night only.

Thursday, May 5

• Okanagan Spring Wine Festival begins, May 5-15 at various venues, for tickets and list of events: thewinefestivals.com

• Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Open Mic at Clancy’s Pub, Grill & Pizza, beginning at 6:30 p.m., 19 and over

• Shrek the Musical Jr., performed by Oliver Elementary School pupils, Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7 p.m., $12, to purchase tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Osoyoos and District Arts Council presents Osoyoos Spring Festival. Juno Award-winner Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne and Russell Jackson, Osoyoos Elks Hall, 7:30 p.m., $30; Joey Only (outlaw country punk), Osoyoos Senior Centre, 7:30 p.m., $30, purchase online at venablestheatre.ca

Friday, May 6

• Vote for Princeton for Hockeyville, online voting takes place from May 6 at noon (PT) to May 7 at 2 p.m. only, cast your vote online at:  krafthockeyville.ca

• Penticton Comedy for Cause, featuring Chris Griffin, Sophia Johnson, Efthimios Nasiopoulos and Alex Mackenzie, the Cleland Theatre at Penticton Community Centre, 8 p.m., 50% of all proceeds will be donated to Critteraid, for tickets visit Eventbrite.ca or eclproductions.com, all ages welcome, show contains some adult material

• BCHL junior A hockey action, West Kelowna Warriors at Penticton Vees, fifth game in best-of-seven Interior conference final (if necessary), 7 p.m. at South Okanagan Events Centre

• Hoodoo Aventures presents Paddling Film Festival in support of Youth Outdoor Recreation Society, 16 inspiring paddling films, including 11 festival winners, 8 p.m., Marina Way Park in Penticton, $10

• Youth Week Wrap Party, Penticton Skate Park, 185 Riverside Drive, 3-7 p.m., family friendly, skate competition for youth, drop-by tents from local organizations, free swag, hotdog BBQ presented by Penticton Fire Department

• Osoyoos and District Arts Council presents Osoyoos Spring Festival. B.C. Country Music Association Award-winners Jackson Hollow at Osoyoos Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.; $30, The Yule Brothers (indie rock), Osoyoos Elks Club, 7:30 p.m., $30, purchase online at venablestheatre.ca

• Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Karaoke Friday Nights at Howling Coyote Pub and Grill, 6341 Main Street, Oliver, beginning at 8 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Friday night dinner, 5-7 p.m.

• Penticton Seniors Centre presents open eight-ball tournament, 9 a.m., intermediate and advanced line dance, 1 p.m., Friday night dance, 7-9:30 p.m., $7 and $8 (non-members)

• Penticton Elks Lodge presents weekly acoustic jam session at 6:30 p.m.

• Fish and chips, Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 11:30 a.m., karaoke with your host “Candie” at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, 7:30 p.m.-close

Saturday, May 7

• Opening week: Downtown Penticton Association community market, 200 and 300 block of Main Street plus part of Front Street, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Penticton Farmer’s Market, 100 block of Main Street, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Turning Sadness to Smiles, free yoga on the beach with Royal International Ms. Canada Prairies 2022 and former Miss Penticton princess Camelia Vokey, Skaha Lake Park beach, near the sundial, 2 p.m., by donation of non-perishable food items for the food bank or monetary donations for Camelia’s father, who begins a new life as a quadriplegic

• South Okanagan Boundary Labour Council presents May Day, Working People in Our Community, Gyro Park in Penticton, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., featuring kids zone, hot dogs, special guests, cake, entertainment, community booths

• Tempest Theatre presents “Every Brilliant Thing,” by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donohue, directed by Kate Twa, starring Lucas Penner, 7:30 p.m., $35, for tickets visit: tempest.ca/on-stage

• Youth Week: Making Comics with Lindsay Peltz, Penticton Public Library, 1-2 p.m., all supplies provided, open to ages 12-24, no experience needed; Zine Bookbinding Workshop, Penticton Public Library, 2 p.m.

• Michael Charles performs at The Dream Café, 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., $25, for tickets visit: thedreamcafe.ca

•  Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m., live music with Rollin’ Coal, 4 p.m.

• Charity bottle drive, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at IGA in Summerland and Penticton in support of C-DART animal organization, BC-SPCA and Penticton Regional Hospital

• Karaoke at The Barley Mill Pub and Sports Bistro, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, burgers and fries, noon-4 p.m.; meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Karaoke at The Barley Mill Pub and Sports Bistro, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

• Osoyoos and District Arts Council presents Osoyoos Spring Festival. Juno Award-winner Jack Semple, Osoyoos Sonora Centre, 7:30 p.m., $30; Mad Jazz, Osoyoos Senior Centre, 7:30 p.m., $30, for tickets: venablestheatre.ca

• Montreal Guitar Trio, sponsored by South Okanagan Concert Society, in concert at Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $27.50, for tickets visit venablestheatre.ca or purchase at the box office

• Pacific Coast Premier Men’s Soccer League action, Kamloops Rivers at Penticton Pinacles, 2 p.m. at King’s Park

• Opening Day 2022 at The Grist Mill and Gardens in Keremeos, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Art show in support of Oliver Crime Watch, Phantom Creek Estates, 4315 Black Sage Road in Oliver, noon-3 p.m.

• Penticton Garden Club plant sale, outside Valley First Credit Union at the Penticton Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. – noon, experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer questions

• South Okanagan Concert Society presents The Montreal Guitar Trio, at Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver, 7:30 p.m., $27.50, for tickets: venablestheatre.ca or purchase in person at the theatre box office, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, baron of beef dinner, prepared by Ed and Val Folk, 5 p.m., $12, music to follow with Candie Schmidt, 5:30-9 p.m.

• Monteverdi to Mozart featuring Tracy Fehr and Seraphim, a four-voice acappella ensemble, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m., tickets are $30 and available on Eventbrite.ca

• Penticton Elks Lodge, drop-in cribbage, 10 a.m., IGA meat draw, 4 p.m., dinner, fried chicken, 5 p.m., live music with Gypsy, 6 p.m.

• Live music at Highway 97 Brewing, 200 Ellis Street, 6-9 p.m.,

Sunday, May 8

• Mother’s Day

• Mother’s Day Walk for Peace, Highway 97 between Osoyoos and Oroville, Wash., 2-4 p.m., featuring talks, poems, songs, skits and other presentations, all welcomed, an annual event since 1983 (minus the COVID years)

• Mother’s Day brunch at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., elegant garden party brunch, market style buffet in grand east ballroom, $39.95 plus tax and gratuity (ages 13 and over), $18.95 (ages 4-12), kids under 3 are free

• Mother’s Day tea, fundraiser for Ukraine, featuring jazz music by Saxxafrass, Summerland Community Centre, 9710 Brown Street, 2-3 p.m., $8 (individual) and $20 (family), reserve a table: call Jim Redding at 250-200-0080

• The Darylectones perform at The Cannery Brewing Co., 198 Ellis Street, 5-7 p.m., no cover charge

• Penticton Elks Lodge, breakfast, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Grimms meat draw, 2 p.m., plus dog races and last man standing

• Folk-pop-country singer Mat Duffus plays at Ye Olde Welcome Inn in Gallagher Lake, 4-7 p.m., no cover charge

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, meat draw, 2 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sunday afternoon meat draw, 4 p.m.

• Rotary Club of Penticton charity meat draw supporting Pathways Addictions Centre, multiple chances to win, 1:30-3 p.m. at Barley Mill Brew Pub

• BC-SPCA South Okanagan Similkameen Flea Market, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 1550 Main Street (the vacant lot in front of the Wholesale Club), every Sunday

• Hoodoo Adventures open daily: bikes, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, climbing gym, visit: hoodooadventures.ca

• Survivorship Flea Market, 1397 Fairview Rd.(N.W. corner of Fairview and Duncan, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.,, all proceeds to local dragonboat team and breast cancer awareness

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