Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce
July/2012
Issue: 4
Skookumchuck kayaker - Patrick Fitzgibbon

In This Issue
2012 Members
Business News
Recreation
Coming Events
Members Community Photo Gallery
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Greetings!

 

August is upon us and the weather is glorious out here where the Okanagan Meets the Shuswap!

 

Over the past several weeks we have been welcoming in visitors from all over the globe who are eager to explore this amazing area. Our Visitor Information Counselors and River Ambassadors have been extremely busy arming tourists with the appropriate information to help make their stay more memorable, more incredible, and of course, longer in duration! In fact, last Saturday alone, the Visitor Centre helped 200 people plan their vacation itineraries!
 
By now, many of you have had the chance to attend the Cliff Avenue Pedestrian Market, featuring the vendors of the Open Air Farmers Market and our many participating Enderby merchants. The weekly Friday event has literally drawn thousands of people off the highway to explore the area's delights and we know that many have come to Enderby from farther distances specifically for the market. It has been a pleasure working with the many people that have helped to make this market get better and better with each passing week. If you need some help, or ideas on how you can take part in the Cliff Avenue Pedestrian Market, don't hesitate to call or email me.
 
August is full of exciting events like Routes & Blues (a Roots & Blues Outreach Project), Grindrod Days, Grindrod Garlic Festival, and Music By The River to name a few. Check out below for details on all the upcoming events.

Please enjoy the latest newsletter and we'll surely see you all out there enjoying the best days of summer.
 
Cheers!
Darren
  Beautiful Splatsin dancer impresses the crowd at Canada Day in Enderby
2012 Membership
Welcome to our
new and renewing members for 2012
Darren Robinson Photography, Heaven in Earth Pottery, Enderby Jewellers, Mel's Mainstreet Pizza
                                           
Business News 
The Enderby's Got Talent CD release party went great.  Also  most of the performers did their songs at the Grindrod Musik Fest.
Enderby's Got Talent CDs are available at: 
  • The Enderby Credit Union
  • Enderby Chamber
  • Tony O's
  • Century 21 Realty
  • Main Street Pizza
  • Cliffview  Studio (we will deliver locally) 
  • Enderby Lions Garage  Sale 
  • Also available on line at www.enderby.com/cliffviewstudio 
If you go to the Cliffview website above there are short audio clips of each of the performances for your perusal.  
I know it is only the end of July but, we have a great selection of Christmas and regular backing tracks. 
We are offering a great 12 song special to make your family and friends a CD. What a great gift idea for you singers out there!!
We also offer the service of converting your old records and cassettes into cd's. 
For businesses requiring duplicates of promotional or training CD's we have high speed duplication available. 
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Enderby and District Community Resource Centre 

Enderby and District Community Resource Centre is participating in a newly formed committee called FACT (Food Action Committee for Today/Tomorrow). 

FACT committee members represent a variety of people from School District #83, Food Bank, Good Food Box, Interior Health, the Enderby and District Credit Union, the Faith Community and other organizations and individuals whose common goal is to boost food availability for people living  in Enderby.

The FACT committee is asking growers, gardeners and orchardists to participate in our drop off program by sharing any abundance of fresh veggies and fruit to our three volunteer locations on Wednesdays between 9:00 am and 10:00 a.m. The locations are: 

  • Enderby and District Community Resource Centre
  • Twice but Nice Thrift Store
  • Splatsin Band Office (located at 5775 Vernon Road). 

The produce that is donated is then available to anyone who is looking for fresh local fruits and vegetables.  Produce that is not picked up by Wednesday at closing hours is then shared with the food serving agencies or dried and frozen for soups in the fall and winter at our Family Place program.

Who needs food? There is no single, typical profile. The people helped include families with children, employed people whose wages are not sufficient to cover basic living essentials, individuals on social assistance, and Canadians living on a fixed income, including people with disabilities and seniors( Food Banks Canada).

Enderby and District Community Resource Centre would like to thank the citizens who have brought fresh lettuce, spinach, kale, garlic scapes and dill to our FACT project. 

For more information, please call Sue at Enderby and District Community Resouce Centre on Tuesdays or Wednesday at 250-838-9446

  

Enderby Jewellers

We are now carrying Bering Watches.  These watches are inspired by the arctic and you can find these incredible time pieces at Enderby Jewellers. Born from an adventure, Bering Watches blend the cool beauty of the Arctic with the simple splendor of Danish design. Characterized by clear and streamlined forms, Bering Watches are the epitome of pure elegance. Bering...available at Enderby Jeweller's, the Secret Store, since 1947.

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Grants Tackle Box/Gerlibs' Mini Storage 

Catch a fish here or in the ocean and send a photo in to Sun FM Vernon for the Biggest Catch Contest in August, sponsored by Grant's Tackle Box.  Watch their web-site for your picture, you can win prizes for each category.  Come in to our store and enter our annual salmon season in-store draw for all of our customers as well. See you on the water!

  


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The Green Croft Gardens Team is working hard to harvest and prepare crops for market. We have a wide range of produce for sale at the Enderby Open Air Farmers Market now featured in the Cliff Ave Pedestrian Market in downtown Enderby.

Come out and see us at the market.

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Mabel Lake Farms is at the Cliff Ave Pedestrian Market each Friday. The blueberries are ready. Check us out on Facebook. The farm store is open daily from 8-5 through the summer. 
 

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MacKenzie Camp

MacKenzie Camp hosts Open House

and Celebrates 65 Years of Camping

MacKenzie Camp was ringing with the sound of people of all ages as they celebrated 65 years of offering an "Outdoor Wilderness Experience" of camping to children in our communities on Saturday, July 21st. Over 100 guests, campers, parents and staff enjoyed a beautiful day at camp complete with burgers, hot dogs, desserts and cake.  The afternoon was completed with the Drama Camp presentation at the end of an intensive week of preparation of a drama on the importance of birds in our ecological environment led by Cathy Stubington and Lanna O'Brien.   

 

 

The Open House was scheduled for earlier in June, but had to be canceled due to the high water, flooding at Mabel Lake, and a road wash out.   This did not deter the celebration of "65 years and going strong".  A big "Thank You" goes out to the Salmon Arm Men's group from First United for donating and grilling all the burgers and hot dogs;  cookies that came from a number of communities,  board members who served, cleaned,  did dishes, and drove the boat;  and camp staff who gave tours and co-ordinates the large influx of people.  

It indeed takes a whole village to raise a child!  MacKenzie Camp has been able to provide over $23,000 in camperships with the help of so many individuals and groups in our surrounding communities. It is not too late to send your child to camp.  A highlight of the summer is the Intermediate and Fly Fishing camp (August 7-12th) and the Teen Camp (August 15-20), followed by a nice quiet Yoga Retreat for adults (August 24-26th).  Check out our web site at www.mackenziecamp.ca  

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MacLeod Agencies

You are invited to attend a TEC Canada sponsored event at the Delta Grand Okanagan, September 25th featuring guest speaker, Bob Prosen.

Bob is the world's leading authority on 'The Five Attributes Of Highly Profitable Companies' and is a leading authority supporting business leaders and executives to achieve actionable results that count.

Seating will be limited and you may register by contacting Ken MacLeod directly at 250.306.5915 or via email at macleodconsulting@themacgroup.net  or if you prefer, register online through TEC Canada at  tec-canada.com/events.

  

 ***WE HAVE MOVED!!  TO A NEW AND EXPANDED LOCATION AT 801 GEORGE STREET (THE OLD VIDEO EXPRESS LOCATION).  COME AND VISIT US AT OUR NEW HOME!!

  

North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society (NOEES)

At the North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society (NOEES), we believe that great customer service is great business.  That is why we are proud to offer world-class customer service training through WorldHost� (formerly SuperHost).  This summer, we are offering two excellent WorldHost� customer service workshops that you and your staff should attend - Customer Service Fundamentals on August 31st and Customers with Disabilities on September 14th.  If you would like more information, or would prefer to schedule your own workshop for a group of 6 or more at a discounted rate, please contact us at 250.545.0585 or email noees@noees.com.  You can also visit us online at  www.noees.com. 

  

Are you unemployed and looking for work?  Check out the Job Options BC Program, available to unemployed job seekers that are NOT eligible for EI.  This 9-week employment program helps you to identify and find suitable jobs, get the certificates you need, create effective resumes and cover letters, prepare for a successful interview, and gain confidence!  Please visit our website at www.noees.com for more information, or stop by the Enderby Employment Centre.  Also be sure to 'like' our Job Options Facebook page for job postings and job search tips - http://www.facebook.com/JobOptionsBC.

  

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  Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society

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July 27th to August 02nd 

 

Dr. Suess' The Lorax

Rated G 
Shows at 9:00pm
 
~ PLUS ~

  

Rated PG
Shows at 10:30pm
   

Our gates will be at 630pm.
The box office will open at 730pm.
 
We reserve the right to open the box office earlier.
The Dark Knight Rises coming August 3rd

  

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Streamers Party Rental 

  

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Recreation                                      

Enderby Pool!

Join in the fun this summer with Red Cross swimming lessons, AquaFit, Aqua Sports, Aqua Boot camp, Aqua Power, Junior Lifeguard Club , Bronze Star/Medallion and Cross, Splash Tots, Youth Nights, and much more!

Public swims are currently being held Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Seven days a week from 1:00pm to 4:00pm or join us for a Loonie Swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm.

Looking for a little extra help in the water? The Enderby Pool also offers private and semi-private lessons with qualified instructors.

To view the Summer Pool Schedule, click here.

Call 250-838-9256 to register for lessons or for more information visit the Enderby Pool website or join us on Facebook . 

 


Hosting Summer Events?

Are you planning to host a wedding, reunion, anniversary, tournament, or party? Book it at the outdoor covered gazebo in beautiful Riverside Park! This fantastic setting offers a 120'x50' covered area, a full kitchen, indoor washrooms, and a playground. If you have family and friends visiting for your event, the gazebo is located right beside the Riverside RV Park, a riverfront campground with all the amenities. For more information contact Recreation Services Manager, Madison Giesbrecht.

Look for the Enderby & District Recreation guide for details on all Enderby Recreation Opportunities! 

 
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Coming Events                                    
 
July 6th - August 31st (Fridays Only) - Cliff Ave., Enderby 8:30am - 12:30pm
Enderby Pedestrian Market - explore the many boutique shops and restaurants that make Enderby so unique as well as the Enderby Open Air Farmers Market will be there all summer long, offering fresh, local and organic fruits and vegetables, home make baking, breads  and preserves, grains, meats, flowers, jewellery, gifts and so much more! 
August 5th -  Kingfisher Hall 9pm
Rivermouth Dance

Featuring The Salmon Armenians. Sizzling eight piece rhythm and blue band. Tickets $20 at the Rivermouth Marina 

August 9th-  Kingfisher Hall 7pm
Routes & Blues Concert
Featuring "Earthbound" and a guided hike prior to the food and music. For more information contact 250-838-9759
August 10th - Mara Hall 7pm
Routes & Blues Concert
Featuring "The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra" and a guided hike around Rosemond Lake by the Shuswap Trails Alliance prior to concert at Mara Hall at 7pm. For more info: 250 838-0190 
August 11th - Grindrod Park 7pm
Music by the River 
Free family concert just bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the sounds by the river.  Feature band TBA

August 11th-12th - Grindrod Park

Grindrod Days

Pancake breakfast, live music, lawn tractor races, food, historical displays, children's games, gold panning, tug of war, petting zoo, and more. 

August 19th - Grindrod Park 9am-5pm
Grindrod Garlic Festival
Pancake Breakfast, Garlic competitions, contests, concession, silent auction, garlic growing workshop, musical entertainment, seed swap display, vendors, children's games, bouncy tent, arts and crafts, local food & produce, new crop of local garlic, and garlic braids. 
August 25th - Kingfisher Hall 5pm-8pm
Corn Roast Potluck
August 26th - Belvidere Park 7pm
Music by the River
Free family concert just bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy the sounds by the river.  Feature band TBA.
Members Community Photo Gallery
MacKenzie Camp



Grant's Tackle Box

Mabel Lake Farms


Enderby Lions Pool



Baron Insurance






Hiking the Cliffs






The Shuswap River
Tubing 2 - Rivertalk


Cliffs autumn - Betty Hubert
The Wildlife
Heron - Douglas Finish

Eagle - Douglas Finish

Cows - Laurel Neufeld
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Bombshell Tanning & Esthetics - receive $5 off of any tanning     Like us on Facebook package or $5 off of gel fingernails and toenails. 

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The Crystal Man -10% off retail crystal purchases for chamber members any time at our new Crystal Gallery at 28 Novoting Road in Ashton Creek.  Hours: Thurs and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Fridays 2pm to 8pm or by appointment.  250.838.7686 or 250.549.8840

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Darren Robinson Photography Members receive a 10% discount       Like us on Facebookon commercial photography 

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Deep Creek Tool Museum - group discounts for Chamber members.  Contact deepcrk@telus.net for more information.

Save      Enderby Autobody - 15% off all detailing packages to Chamber members.
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Save      Enderby Import - Chamber members receive 10% off labour, call 250    10%        838-5545 
 

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Enderby Rentals Ltd. - Chamber members receive 10% discount on   Like us on Facebookrentals.
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Jennifer Kent Marketing - 10% off of content and social media        Like us on Facebookpackages

 

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Karen's Endless Blooms - 10% off purchases for all Chamber        Like us on FacebookMembers. For more information call 250-838-5922. 

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MacLeod Consulting - 10% off strategic planning, marketing, branding, graphic design, and business coaching services for Chamber members.  For more information, contact macleodconsulting@themacgroup.net

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NorVal Computers - 15% off retail and shop pricing for Chamber    Like us on Facebook members.  For more information, call 250-838-6111.

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Okanagan Advertiser - 500 business cards for the price of 250.     Like us on Facebook Contact the Okanagan Advertiser at 250-838-6017 for more information.

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One Joy Medi-Spa - Chamber members receive 15% discount on services                                                                                                                           Like us on Facebook
 
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Splats'in Tsm7aksaltn (Teaching Centre) $25 off of first childcare   Like us on Facebook bill for all Chamber members.

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Streamers Flower Shop - 10% off flower, gift, and home decor ideas   Like us on Facebook for Chamber members. Does not include party supply store stock upstairs.

VIP         Tony's Tire - VIP pricing on services for Chamber members
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Vernon Morning Star - 25% off on every Chamber member's first     Like us on Facebookadvertising purchase of 2011. Drop by the Chamber to pick up your discount certificate.


Enderby & District Camber Of Commerce
info@enderbychamber.com
(250) 838-6727