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Presents 

The Enchanted Bookshop
November 28 to December 2​ (Matinee at 2 pm)
​Peachland Little Theatre is once again putting on a play for the young & the young at heart entitled: The Enchanted Bookshop, by Todd Wallinger.

As night approaches magic happens inside this bookshop as Wallinger brings to life characters very familiar to us in tales of yore such as: Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes & Tom Sawyer.
The cast consists of 18 children & 5 adults, all under the direction of Judith L’Abbe who also designs & sews all the costumes.

Come & be thoroughly entertained- at 4th St. Place in Peachland. Tickets available at Peachland Pharmacy and the UPS Store in West Kelowna - $15 Adults  $10 - 18 and Under
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5890 Beach Ave Peachland, BC V0H 1X7
​Telephone: 250-767-3441
Email: peachlandhistory@gmail.com
Summer Hours (June to August 2017):
Open 7 days a week from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
And Wednesday nights from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Winter Hours (September to June):
Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesdays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Watch for the “open” sign most afternoons 1-6 pm
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Books on the history of Peachland currently available at the Peachland Museum

The Story of Peachland, 3rd edition, by Don Wigfield (2018)

This 91-page book covers the chronological history of Peachland, arranged largely by decade. It also has several chapters on the history prior to the founding of the town in 1898, such as the Fur Brigade Trail, and the events that made the creation of communities on Okanagan Lake viable.

Peachland: A Pictorial History of the First 100 Years, by Richard Smith (2008)

This book was produced as a centennial project of the Peachland Historical Society and contains many early photographs from the author’s personal collection.

The Chronicles of Peachland: History of the Years from the beginning until 1983 (2017)

This book is a reissue of the first 210 pages of the classic (and now out-of-print) Peachland Memories volumes, containing the memories of the Peachland pioneers still alive in the early 1980’s. This is the purely historical section of these volumes. Unlike the original books, this new issue is now fully indexed, allowing the reader to more easily find desired information.

The Chronicles of Peachland: History of the Years 1984–2012 (2013)

This 278-page volume, with 78 articles on different aspects of Peachland life was produced by the Peachland Historical Society in 2013 to update Peachland happenings in the 30 years from the time that Peachland Memories was completed in 1983. Fully indexed, the book was the work of 43 different authors, each writing about the events or society on which they were directly involved.

Peachland: 100 Years of Council Meetings (multi-authored)

This book was the centennial project of the municipal staff and captures important or amusing items from meetings of Peachland Council over the years.

Coming soon…

The Roads of Peachland: the Historical Origin of their Names, 2nd edition, by Don Wigfield (2011)

This first edition of this book, now sold out, contains the background to all the road names in Peachland, the majority of which honour individuals or families who have made a difference in enhancing the quality of life in Peachland. The second edition, expected to be available in fall 2018, will expand the information to include both new roads built since 2011, as well as names for future roads that have been approved by Council.

The Pioneer Families of Peachland

This book will be a reissue of the family sections of Peachland Memories (pages 211-346 of Volume I and all of Volume II). It will also contains a full index – the absence of which was a severe drawback to using the original volumes. This index is currently in preparation and it is hoped that the book will be available in early 2019.
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.PEACHLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPENS PEACHLAND FIRE & RESCUE DISPLAY BUILDING
Sunday, August 5, 2018
​On Sunday, August 5, the Peachland Historical Society celebrated the grand opening of its new Peachland Fire & Rescue display building located outside the Peachland Museum. Okanagan Town Crier Bruce Klippenstein hailed the public to the event which started at the Peachland Museum at 1:30 pm with President Barbara Dionne making a presentation speech and Mayor Fortin cutting the ribbon surrounded by members of the Peachland Fire and Rescue Brigade who largely funded the construction project. The ceremony proceeded with the antique fire hose-cart (which the new building houses for display purposes) being drawn to the Rotary Pavilion in Heritage park. There at 2 pm a cake was cut and served to the public.
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President Barbara Dionne addresses the public some in period costume.
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Mayor Cindy Fortin prepares to cut the ribbon.
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Cutting the cake at the Rotary Pavilion.
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Hose Cart Display Building
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WEST KELOWNA
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KELOWNA ACTORS STUDIO
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Elf - The Musical

December 5 to 23, 2018 
Show time: Matinees - 1:00pm | Evening Performances - 7:30pm | Dinner - 6:00pm

Tickets: Show Only from $52 | With Dinner from $85 | Matinee Dessert from -$57 | Please Note, All Prices are PLUS GST and Ticket Fees. | Dynamic Ticket Pricing Takes Effect Once the Performance Reaches set capacity

Based on the cherished film with Will Ferrell, Elf The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf!
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KELOWNA MUSEUMS
470 Queensway Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S7
tel. (250) 763-2417
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Okanagan Heritage Museum
​MUSEUM HOURS
Monday –  Saturday10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday Closed
Holiday Hours: BC Day, August 7th 11:00am – 4:00pm
Discover the natural and human history of Kelowna.Experience fascinating new displays as we continue to reimagine the entire permanent gallery of Kelowna’s flagship museum! Learn how the Okanagan valley was formed, and why it supports tremendous biodiversity. Step into the world of the syilx/Okanagan people, and gain insights into their close connection to the land. Learn about the arrival of traders and settlers, and peer into the windows of an original “Chinatown” shop. Meet some individuals from Kelowna’s past and present, and be inspired by the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame.
Check the link below to learn about our latest special exhibition!
This museum is also home to two important facilities: the Kelowna Public Archives and the Ursula Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory.
Admission is by donation.

​CURRENT EXHIBITS
  • SEE: Kelowna – Visit the new installation SEE:Kelowna for stories and images from people experiencing homelessness in Kelowna.
  • Explore the Changes – Feel the excitement of a gallery undergoing complete transformation
  • For a list of More Current Exhibits please CLICK HERE
 
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Bravely Venture into the Fraser River ValleyGold Mountain Dream! – created by the Royal BC Museum in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of History –  focuses on the personal stories and sacrifices of Chinese migrants in the 1850s as they landed on British Columbia shores in search of gold. The exhibition is a fascinating account of adventure, heartbreak and social upheaval. It explores how the gold rush not only changed landscapes and lives in BC, but how this monumental event changed China, as people flocked to a rugged land in search of fortune.

Through archival photographs and detailed storytelling, Gold Mountain Dream! tells the story of how everything changed during this fevered era, as class and racial barriers were broken down and people seized the extraordinary opportunities that glittered before them.

The exhibition runs from September 17, 2018 to January 5, 2019. It is bilingual, with content in English and Chinese.
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Please join us for the Opening Celebration
Date: Saturday, September 15 2018.
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Location: Okanagan Heritage Museum (470 Queensway Ave, Kelowna BC)
Special performances by members of the Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association.
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​At the start of the Fraser River gold rush in 1858, the first large group of Chinese people came to BC. They were in search of ‘Gold Mountain,’ a fabled land of promise, opportunities and wealth. These miners were known back in China as ‘Gold Mountain Sojourners.
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PENTICTON
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SUMMERLAND

SUMMERLAND ARTS CENTRE
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Summerland Museum
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9521 Wharton St.
Summerland BC, V0H 1Z0
(250) 494-9395

BY CAR – Exit west off of Hwy 97 onto Prairie Valley Road. Drive for about 1 kilometer until the roundabout, and go straight through the other side onto Wharton St. The Museum is on your left hand side. For parking, continue past the Art Gallery, and enter the large (RV friendly) parking lot to the left.

BY BUS – B.C. transit runs a bus from Penticton, with a bus stop just in front of the Museum (Summerland Library). Check out the latest schedule HERE.

HOURS
JUNE 1 – SEPTEMBER 30
Tuesday – Saturday: 10AM – 4PM

OCTOBER 1 - MAY 31
Wednesday – Saturday: 1 PM – 4PM

EMAIL 
General Inquiries
info@summerlandmuseum.org

Collections & Archives
archives@summerlandmuseum.org
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OLIVER
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LAKE COUNTRY
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