Wednesday, January 15th
~30th ANNIVERSARY PARTY~
Location: Kokopeli Urban Grill , 510 Doyle Avenue
Contact: Graham Schofield 860-3150 or Beryl Itani – 763-7656
Time: Cocktails 5:00 pm / Dinner 7:00 p.m.

Kelowna Snowfest Directors of 2003 are celebrating their 30th anniversary with an outdoor Pig Roast. Past Directors from the past 30 years have been invited to attend this event together with present Snowfest Directors. This event is also open to the public, but you must call and make a reservation at the Grill and pay in advance. Call the Grill for the more information. BE SURE TO DRESS WARM.

~AVALANCHE OF FUN - FAMILY VARIETY SHOW~
Location: The Performance Centre, 1379 Ellis Street
Contact: Dan Tohill 763-2789
Time: 8:00 pm

Variety show starring Neville Bowman and Ashley Somerville. Special guests and a variety of performances by local talents. Wine supplied by Summerhill Estate Winery. Part proceeds from wine sales to go to "Rainbow of Opportunities" local children's organization sponsored by SILK FM. Ticket Price $10.00 at the door or call 763-2789

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Thursday, January 16th
~SNOGO HOUSE—INFORMATION CENTRE~

Location: The Capri Centre Mall
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This is Snowfest’s information centre and brochures will be available to guide you to all of our events. Purchase your Snowfest Lottery Button and get your entry for the colouring contest as well.

~SCHMOCKEY NIGHT IN KELOWNA~
Location: The Memorial Arena, Ellis Street, Ellis Street
Contact: Dialma Waite – 764-2220
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Come out and revisit the past with this funny Schmockey challenge with our local R.C.M.P. vs our local media. Watch the amateurs fall all over the ice.

~SNOGO DOES SINATRA WITH ROBERT FINE~
Location: The Performance Centre, 1379 Ellis Street
Contact: Dan Tohill 763-2789
Time: 7:00 pm

A "FINE" evening of big band.... Robert Fine with "The Michael Garding" Band performing in a Vegas style show. Watch a music video filming and catch the Hollywood look-a-likes in the audience and on stage. Tickets $15.00 available at The Perfomance Centre.

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Friday, January 17th
~SNOGO HOUSE—INFORMATION CENTRE~
Location: The Capri Centre Mall
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This is Snowfest’s information centre and brochures will be available to guide you to all of our events. Purchase your Snowfest Lottery Button and get your entry for the colouring contest as well.

~PARADE OF LIGHTS~

The Parade will run from Bertram Street, down Bernard Ave., turn onto Water Street and continue turning on to Doyle Ave. Come out and celebrate our 30th anniversary parade of lights and music. Dress warm. Many of the merchants along Bernard Ave will be open for the parade selling hot drinks and food. There will not be fireworks this year, BUT STICK AROUND FOR A FEW CHILDREN’S EVENTS AT KERRY PARK JUST AFTER THE PARADE….MEET SNOGO AND GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN WITH HIM!!

Note: Transit change for the Parade of Lights - Queensway Terminal is moving to Lawrence Street between Ellis and Pandosy Streets from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

~SNOGO DOES ALTERNATIVE ROCK~
Location: The Performance Centre ,1379 Ellis Street
Contact: Don Tohill 763-2789
Time: 7:00 p.m.

This Band-O-Rama will feature “Stutterfly” and several local bands. This is an alcohol free event. Please call the Performance Centre tickets. Come out and slam the night away. Age group is teens to 25?? If you like alternative rock you’ll be there!!

~K.M.P.D.L. DART TOURNAMENT~
Location: Elk’s Lodge 2040 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Contact: Bruce Lowery – Ph. 491-0637
Time: Friday 8:00 p.m.

This is a three day event with mixed doubles mixed triples, ladies doubles, ladies & men’s singles all with 100% payout. This is an annual event involving about 500 people from all over western Canada. Teams are put together and the play begins on Friday night. For information regarding this tournament please call for the rules a regulations and cost.
~SNOWFEST BLUES BASH~ featuring “Ricky and the Bluecats”
Location: The Blue Gator Bar , Lawrence Avenue
Contact: Darrell Michaels – 860-1529
Time: 8:30 p.m.

This is an evening of great blues music featuring “Ricky and the Bluecats”. Come out after the parade and warm up with a hot meal and a hot drink, then rock the night away blues style.

~DOC WILLOUGHBY’S featuring GLOCKWORK ORANGE~
Location: Doc Willoughby’s Downtown Pub, 353 Bernard Avenue
Contact: 868-8288
Time: 9:00 p.m.

Glockwork Orange will entertain you while you sip on a hot or cold beverage after the Parade. The food is great and the atmosphere is warm. Call Doc’s for tickets, the price is $4.00 at the door

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Saturday, January 18th
~SNOGO HOUSE—INFORMATION CENTRE~

Location: The Capri Centre Mall
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This is Snowfest’s information centre and brochures will be available to guide you to all of our events. Purchase your Snowfest Lottery Button and get your entry for the colouring contest as well.

~SNOWFEST BAVARIAN BREAKFAST~
Location: The Capri Centre Mall - 1835 Gordon Drive
Contact: Lori McGrandles – 860-2524
Time: 8:00 a.m. to :10:30 a.m.

This delicious pancake breakfast will be served by the Okanagan Mission Lion’s Club. Price: adults $3.50 Children $2.50. Eat hearty and be entertained by Remi Picco and Alex Demeter’s Bavarian Band. A great way to start of your Snowfestivities day.

~SPIKEFEST VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY~
Location: Mission Sports Field, Gordon & Lexington Drives
Contact: Paul Lenz – 979-5452
Time: Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ever volleyed in the snow? Well here is your chance. Enjoy hot food and beverages to keep you warm
Bring the whole family and wear your funniest costume. To register call Paul at 765 8845.

~SNOWFEST SNO-PITCH~
Location: Mission Sports Fields,Gordon and Lexington Drives
Contact: Chris Jones - 862-9619
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Come out and slip and slide your way around the bases, or watch all the costumed players do it in the snow. This is mixed slow pitch featuring at least 5 inning games. Hot food and beverages will be served in the media centre club house. Call Chris at 862 9619 for information. Prizes for best costume.

~SNOWFEST 2003 SWIM MEET~
Location: Athans Aquatic Centre YM/YWCA , 375 Hartman Road( Rutland)
Contact: Maija Dadds, KAJ President - 762-4821
Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kelowna Aqua Jets and Liquid Lightening Swim Clubs will host this 2 day swim meet. Participants will be coming from the Okanagan Valley, Lower Mainland, and Interior Alberta. Awards will include individual events and overall best team. Come out and watch, it’s warm inside!

~“OUT OF THE BLUE” - SNOWFEST BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT~
Location: Mickie’s Pub Parking Lot -Ramada Hotel 2170 Harvey Avenue
Contact: Mike Brooks 979-4548
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

This is a “4 on 4” baIl hockey tournament with a round robin format. There are cash prizes and a burger and beverage special offered in the beer garden. Call Mike for entry or details. Come out and witness the best ball hockey ever!!

~K.M.P.D.L. DART TOURNAMENT~
Location: Elk’s Lodge 2040 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Contact: Bruce Lowery – Ph. 491-0637
Time: Sat. 10:00 a.m.

This is a three day event with mixed doubles mixed triples, ladies doubles, ladies & men’s singles all with 100% payout. This is an annual event involving about 500 people from all over western Canada. Teams are put together and the play begins on Friday night. For information regarding this tournament please call for the rules a regulations and cost.

~THE WIZARD’S JOURNEY TO FIND THE GREAT SNOWFALL~
Location: The Performance Centre, 1879 Ellis Street
Contact: Dan Tohill 763-2789
Time: 10:00 am to noon

This event features a play that involves all of the children in the audience. The wizard finds snow and makes it snow in the building. Prizes will be awarded to children and families for best costumes. Many of Kelowna’s famous Mascots will be greeting the children. Children fee, adults $5.00

~SNOWFEST FOLKFEST~
The Capri Centre Mall 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact : Sylvia Swetitch 763-7663
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This 2 day Folkfest will feature groups from the Ukrainian, Italian, German, Latin Hispanic, Okanagan Filipino, Hungarian, Okanagan Irish, French Cultural, Banat Al Raki, Caribbean, and Scottish communities. There will be singing, dancing and lots of music from all of these ethnic societies. Come out, dine at the mall food fare and enjoy the entertainment. Sheena Bailie, Kristin Mazuren, Tracy Plouffe, Yvonne Turcotte, Julie Watson, Halstyn Hair, Kelle Wardle, Shauna Klempner, Halley Karoll, Halley Turner, Chelsey Longacre and Alma Mustacevic of the Cooper Studio Singers will be performing.

~MALIBU SKI AND FREEZE~
Location: The Grand Hotel Float Plane Dock behind Malibu Marine 1302 Water Street
Contact: Ron Pfob 764-4951
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Participants water ski, wakeboard, hydrofoil, barefoot or by whatever means they like in whatever attire they choose in an effort to raise money for the Kelowna General Hospitals Critical Care Ward for kids. There will be lots of prizes and of course lots of laughs, come see for yourself or iump in as well.

~KELOWNA SPEED SKATING INVITATIONAL MEET~
Location: Rutland East Arena off Rutland Road Kelowna
Contact: Karen Maguire 717-3227
Time: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Come out and watch the professionals at work!

~MUSIC MAGIC MAYHEM~
Location: Kerry Park, Downtown Kelowna
Contact: Cathy Sawchuk – 764-1336
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Children’s activities and music. Face painting, magic shows, live entertainment. A wonderful fun family event.

~POWER 104 POLAR BEAR DIP~
Location: Hot Sands Beach, City Park
Contact: Dan (Dirtman) McFarlane 763-1047
Time: noon precisely

Join your host “the Dirtman” Dan McFarlane for a great fun filled jump in the ice cold lake. Wear your best costume, remember our theme for Snowfest is “Celebrate Good Times” The Power will be on location and there will be free hot chocolate sponsored by Cecil’s Pyrogies. This is a once in a life time chance to get wet?? OR Iced?

~PACKINGHOUSE PUB KARAOKE CONTEST~
Location: Packinghouse Pub, 663 Finns Road
Contact: Sean 765-0667
Time: 8:00 pm to midnight

Let’s see all of you talented future singers out there enter this contest to win 1st prize - $500.00, 2nd prize - $250.00, 3rd prize - $100.00. For registration call Steve at 768 5555, there is a $5.00 entry fee. If you are too bashful to get up on stage ,come out and watch all the rest do it!!

~SNOWFEST TRIVIA~
Location: Mickie’s Pub Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Avenue
Contact: Mike Brooks 979-4548
Time: noon to 4:00 pm

This is a fun interactive afternoon of trivia done in” Jeopardy “ style for cash prizes. Questions are made up of local history of today and yesterday, remember this is Snowfest’s 30th anniversary. To enter call Mike.

~KENNY BAXTER HORSESHOE TOURNEY~
Location: McCulIoch Station Pub, 2789 KLO Road, Downtown East Kelowna
Contact: Debbie 762-8882
Time: noon to 4:00 pm

Horseshoes in the snow... .coloured I hope, or we’ll never find them. Come out and enjoy a fantastic lunch and beverage and get into the competition. Call Debbie to register.

~HAVE A QUICKIE AT THE “EL”~
Location: Eldorado Hotel, 500 Cook Road
Contact: Marsha Morrish 763-7500
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Come out and meet new friends with a “three” minute date. A light snack and coffee and tea will be provided. There will be lots of prizes.. .this could be your chance of a lifetime.. .wedding bells????? Make the connection

~Orchad City 10-Pin Extreme Bowling~
Location: Orchard City Bowl, 100-2789 NI Hwy. 97, Blue Heights Complex
Contact: Thane Navrot or Dean Johnson – 860-4888
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

This fun bowling tournament will have teams of 4 competing, playing 4 different games; 3-6-9, Free Strike and more. Laser Bowl will be in effect. All statistics will be tallied by the house and the team with highest combined 4 game score will take home the Snowfest championship. Awards for Men's & Women's high game, door prizes and 50/50 draw.

~“KIDS “SNOWFEST KARAOKE FUN~
Location: Kokopeli Urban Grill , 510 Doyle Avenue
Contact: Graham Schofield 860-3150
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Bring the whole family out to watch the kids sing and dance to karaoke provided by Cindy Thielman. You may pre-register by calling Graham at Kokopeli’s. Have a snack or late lunch and enjoy the show. Don’t forget your camera and tape recorder if you wish to tape your child’s talent. Snogo will be there as well.

~RONALD McDONALD MAGIC SHOW~
Location: Parkinson’s Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way
Contact: Pam Wilson 860 5828 Ext. l51
Times: Noon to 12:45 pm AND 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm

Meet Ronald McDonald in real life, see magic tricks and have a wonderful time. Call Pam at the PRC to pre-register, this is a must!!

~CREEKSIDE SNOW JAM GUITAR FEST~
Location: Creekside Pub, 3929 Lakeshore Drive
Contact: Tony Bonin 764-2335
Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Come on down and get unto the biggest guitar competition ever!! Bring your guitar and enter the contest There will be a GRAND PRIZE and runner up prizes as well. Call Tony for information. Stay for the event to follow.

~CREEKSIDE SNOWJAM SNOWFEST SOCIAL GUITAR FEST~
Location: Creekside Pub, 3929 Lakeshore Drive
Contact: Tony Bonin 764-2335
Time: 7:00 pm

Hang in there after you have played for a prize or have watched the professionals do it, now you can enjoy the best MONSTER GUITAR JAM in the Okanagan. Have a meal and a beverage and sit back and relax or get up an boogie.

~SNOWFEST ARM WRESTLING~
Location: The Capri Centre Mall, 1835 Gordon Drive
Contact: Keith Koenig 860-1829
Time: 2:00 pm start (weigh in at noon)

This event has been running for 18 years in Kelowna. There will be a children’s category—6 years to 17 years, and adult 18 years and up. There will be many different weight categories for men and women and right and left classes. Call Keith to enter yourself or your son or daughter.

~KELOWNA RECREATION SERVICES FREE SKATE PARTY~
Location: Rutland Arena West, 375 Hartman Road
Contact: Pam Wilson – 860-5828 Ext. 151
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Come out for a fun swim for FREE at the Rutland Arena. Snogo will visit but won’t be jumping in for fear of melting.

~SNOWFEST PRESENTS “KINSHIP” “In the music we are free”~
Location: The Performance Centre, 1379 Ellis Street
Contact: Cheryl Stone 717-7300
Time: Doors open at: 7:00 pm Concert at: 8:00 pm

TICKETS $20.00 available at COMMUNITIX 763-1849 ....DOOR PRICE $25.00

“You won’t sit down.. the place will be hoppin” Celtic music at it’s best.. .there will be an open bar. Call COMMUNITIX for tickets...ONLY 300 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD....SO BUY EARLY!!!

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Sunday, January 19th
~SNOGO HOUSE—INFORMATION CENTRE~
Location: The Capri Centre Mall
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This is Snowfest’s information centre and brochures will be available to guide you to all of our events. Purchase your Snowfest Lottery Button and get your entry for the colouring contest as well.

~SNOWFEST 2003 SWIM MEET~
Location: Athans Aquatic Centre, YM/YWCA, 375 Hartman Road, ( Rutland)
Contact: Maija Dadds, KAJ President 762-3018 Ext. 2
Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kelowna Aqua Jets and Liquid Lightening Swim Clubs will host this 2 day swim meet. Participants will be coming from the Okanagan Valley, Lower Mainland, and Interior Alberta. Awards will include individual events and overall best team. Come out and watch, it’s warm inside!

~SNOWFEST SNO-PITCH~
Location: Mission Sports Fields, Gordon and Lexington Drives
Contact: Chris Jones 862-9619
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Come out and slip and slide your way around the bases, or watch all the costumed players do it in the snow. This is mixed slow pitch featuring at least 5 inning games. Hot food and beverages will be served in the media centre club house. Call Chris at 862 9619 for information. Prizes for best costume.

~“OUT OF THE BLUE” - SNOWFEST BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT~
Location: Mickie’s Pub Parking Lot, Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Ave
Contact: Mike Brooks 979-4548
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

This is a “4 on 4” ball hockey tournament with a round robin format There are cash prizes and a burger and beverage special offered in the beer garden. Call Mike for entry or details. Come out and witness the best ball hockey ever!!

~SNOWFEST FOLKFEST~
Location: The Capri Centre Mall 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Sylvia Swetitch 763-7663
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

This 2 day Folkfest will feature groups from the Ukrainian, Italian, German, Latin Hispanic, Okanagan Filipino, Hungarian, Okanagan Irish, French Cultural, Banat Al Raki, Caribbean, and Scottish communities. There will be singing, dancing and lots of music from all of these ethnic societies. Come out dine, at the mall food fare and enjoy the entertainment. Sheena Bailie, Kristin Mazuren, Tracy Plouffe, Yvonne Turcotte, Julie Watson, Halstyn Hair, Kelle Wardle, Shauna Klempner, Halley Karoll, Halley Turner, Chelsey Longacre and Alma Mustacevic of the Cooper Studio Singers will be performing.

~K.M.P.D.L. DART TOURNAMENT~
Location: Elk’s Lodge 2040 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Contact: Bruce Lowery – Ph. 491-0637
Time: 10:00 a.m.

This is a three day event with mixed doubles mixed triples, ladies doubles, ladies & men’s singles all with 100% payout. This is an annual event involving about 500 people from all over western Canada. Teams are put together and the play begins on Friday night. For information regarding this tournament please call for the rules a regulations and cost.

~MAYOR’S BREAKFAST AT THE “EL”~
Location: Eldorado Hotel, 500 Cook Road
Contact: Marsha Morrish 763-7500
Time: 10:00am

Come out for a fabulous brunch, to get you going for the day long activities of Snowfest. Sheena Bailie, Kristin Mazuren, Tracy Plouffe, Yvonne Turcotte, Julie Watson, Halstyn Hair and Halley Turner of the Cooper Studio Singers will be performing.

~PACKINGHOUSE PUB KARAOKE CONTEST~
Location: Packinghouse Pub, 663 Finns Road
Contact: Sean 765-0667
Time: noon to 3:00 pm


Let’s see all of you talented future singers out there enter this contest to win 1st prize - $500.00, 2nd prize - $250.00- 3rd prize - $100.00. For registration call Steve at 768 5555, there is a $5.00 entry fee. If you are too bashful to get up on stage , come out and watch all the rest do it!!

~CKOV 63 FAMILY SKATE PARTY~
Location: Kelowna Memorial Arena, Ellis Street
Contact: Dan McFarlane 762 3331
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30pm

This CKOV Family Skate is for all ages. Tie up the blades and bring the gang. Lots of fun, lots of prizes in the “good ol’ memorial arena”

~ORCHARD CITY BOWL-A-THON~
Location: Orchard City Bowl, 100-2789 N/ Hwy. 97 Blue Heights Complex
Contact: Dean Johnson or Thane Navrot - 8604888
Time: 1:00pm

This is a DOUBLE HEADER BOWL-A-THON AND POOL TOURNAMENT. Come down and enjoy the competitions...enter and get entry fee details from Dean, Donna or Thane. Prizes will be based on entries. Watch “Snogo” throw the ball and shoot some pool!!

~MAJOR CONRAD FLAPPS CHILDREN’S HOUR~
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
Contact: Heather Drake 979-4611
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

The Major Conrad’s Flapps Children’s Hour is a laugh-a-minute joyride for children from kindergarten to grade 6 and it is FREE!! Tickets are available at any Autoplan Broker office, the Kelowna Daily Courier or the ICBC Claim Centre on Springfield Road. You could WIN a bicycle at the show, but you MUST have a ticket for the draw!!

~“SNOGO HOUSE” COLOURING CONTEST JUDGING~
Location: Capri Centre Mall Judging of COLOURING CONTEST
Time: 3:00 pm

“SNOGO” will announce the winners of the colouring contest.

~SNOWFEST PHEASANT AND QUAIL BLUES JAM and SNOWFEST LOTTERY DRAW~
Location :Pheasant and Quail Pub, 3110 Lakeshore Drive
Contact: Andy Starchuk 860-1066
Time: 7:3O pm - Il:OOpm

Come out for “da blues” with Sherman Doucette and all of our local blues Musicians. Bring your guitars and voices to join in on the fun!! Enjoy a Snowfest Convivial Creation Beverage from the past years winnings of Andy Starchuk, one of Kelowna’s best bartenders.

We will also be making our Lottery Draw there at 9:00 pm. Be there to win or we will have to call you IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE WINNERS!!

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