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SNOGO HOUSE INFORMATION CENTRE
Location: The Capri Centre Mall
Time: January 8th to 18th, 2004 - During mall hours
This is Snowfest’s information centre. 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.
Friday, January 16th |
~PARADE OF LIGHTS~ |
Location: Bernard Avenue, Downtown Kelowna
Time: Friday, January 16, 2004 ~ 7:15 p.m.
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 31st 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.
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| ~SNOWFEST DART TOURNAMENT~ |
Location: Elk’s Lodge 2040 Springfield Rd, Kelowna
Contact: Janice Perrier—768-5276
Time: Friday, January 16, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.
This is a three day event with mixed doubles, ladies doubles, ladies & men’s singles
all with 100% payout. This is an annual event involving about 500 people from all
over western Canada. This is a three day event with people from all over Western
Canada… play begins Friday night. |
| ~SNOWFEST BOWLFEST~ |
Location: Orchard City Bowl, 100-2789 N/ Hwy. 97 Blue Heights Complex
Contact: Dean Johnson 860-4888
Time: Friday, January 16, 2004 ~ 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
3 GAMES and shoe rentals ONLY $7.50 per person. Teams of 5 or sign up individually.
Contact Dean or Ken for information. |
| ~KICK OFF WITH THE KATS~ |
Location: Costello’s on Abbott—in the Prestige Inn
Contact: Peggy 860-9334
Time: Friday, January 16, 2004 ~ 8:00 p.m. to midnight
This is a fabulous evening featuring “Ricky and the Bluecats” providing you with
boppin’ and boggie dance tunes. Come out after the parade and rock the night
away. |
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Saturday, January 17th |
| ~SNOWFEST BAVARIAN BREAKFAST~ |
Location: The Capri Centre - 1835 Gordon Drive
Contact: Lori McGrandles 860-2524
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Come down and enjoy a great pancake breakfast. Price: Adults $4.00 Children
$2.50. Enjoy live entertainment by Remi Picco and Alex Demeter’s Bavarian
Band. Good family fun!!
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| ~BIG WHITE SNOW SCULPTING CONTEST and BIG WHITE SUPER DEMO DAYS~ |
Location: Big White
Contact: Blaire Ireland
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ Starts at 9:00 a.m.
Big White Ski Resort Ltd. is hosting a snow sculpture contest. This is in support
of the fantastic Kelowna Snowfest. There will be great prizes! To register,
please contact our Activities Desk in the Village Centre Mall by phone: 250-491-
4244 or e-mail: activities@bigwhite.com |
| ~“OUT OF THE BLUE” SNOWFEST BALL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT~ |
Location: Mickie’s Pub Parking Lot -Ramada Hotel 2170 Harvey Avenue
Contact: Kevin Morrison 979-4548 860-3173 (Fax)
Stan Martindale 860-9711
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
This is a “4 on 4” ball hockey tournament with a round robin format with a 3 game
minimum. Tournament is restricted to maximum of 16 teams with 10 players per
team. Finals are on Sunday. Lottery buttons are included in the registration fee.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes. Register at least 1 week prior to event. |
| ~SNOW BABIES GO BABIES DIAPER DERBY~ |
Location: Plaza 33 Mall, Highway 33
Contact: Lisa Vere 765-6155 (w) 215-0095 (Cell)
Donna 870-6907
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 11:30.m. (approx.)
A fun-filled action packed crawling derby. Watch moms and dads shake and rattle
toys and keys to get their little ones to crawl to them first. Fun for the whole family. |
| ~SNOWFEST DART TOURNAMENT~ |
Location: Elk’s Lodge 2040 Springfield Road
Contact: Janice Perrier 768-5276
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This is a three day event - see Friday’s event listing for additional details. |
| ~MALIBU SKI AND FREEZE~ |
Location: The Grand Hotel Float Plane Dock behind Malibu Marine,
1302 Water Street
Contact: Ron Pfob 862-9422(w) 862-9622 (Fax)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Malibu Marine Ski & Freeze for kids is in its 10th year of running and is designed
to raise money for the Kelowna General Hospital Critical Care Ward for kids. Participants
partake in all kinds of chilly on the water skiing activity—all in the name of
“Snowfest”. |
| ~POWER 104 POLAR BEAR DIP~ |
Location: Hot Sands Beach, City Park
Contact: Dan (Dirtman) McFarlane 763-1047
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ Noon precisely
A favourite event for years. English Bay has nothing on Hot Sands Beach. We
are way colder!!!. Join Power 104’s Micheals and McKinney and “Dirtman” Dan
McFarlane (who actually goes in) |
| ~SNOWFEST ARM WRESTLING~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 1835 Gordon Drive
Contact: Keith Koenig 860-1829 (W) 861-4783 (Fax)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 2:00 p.m. start (weigh in at noon)
This is one of the longest running events at Snowfest. There will be a children’s
category—6 years to 17 years, and adult 17 years and up. There will be eleven
different weight categories for men and women and right and left arm. Call Keith
to enter yourself or your son or daughter. |
| ~RONALD McDONALD MAGIC SHOW~ |
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way
Contact: Pam Wilson 860-3938(w) 862-3957 (Fax)
Gary Weninger 860-3938 (w)
Times: Sat., Jan. 17, 2004 ~ Noon to 12:45 p.m. OR 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Meet Ronald McDonald in real life, see magic tricks and enjoy 3/4 of an hour of
McWonderful fun. Tickets for the show are free, but tickets must be picked up in
advance at Parkinson Recreation Centre or the Harvey Avenue McDonald’s Restaurant.
The magic show is geared towards children under 10 years of age. |
| ~NCF HIP HOP SHOW~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Scott Watson 878-0767
Brandon Hart 863-2606
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NCF Hip Hop crew will be performing a high-energy break-dancing and rapping
show to create hype and interest for our diverse culture. Information on lessons
as well as clothing sales of NCF Gear will follow the show. See you there!!! |
| ~MYSTIC GYPSY DANCERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Cherie 764-4030—both phone and fax
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Belly dance at its best!! Cherie Cramp local performers and teacher of Mystic Dance
Studio presents the Mystic Dancers and suya |
| ~BRIGHTSIDE CLOGGERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Karen Wakal 769-6578 769-6578 (Fax)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 1:30-3:00
Clogging is a form of step dancing that originated in the Appalachians. Many early
pioneers contributed to the early form of clogging and the dance continues to evolve
to this very day. This group is open to people 50 years of age and older. |
| ~COOPER STUDIO SINGERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Colleen Szalka 878-7259 (w) 767-6187 (Fax)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cooper Studios vocal performance students (Kelowna and Westbank schools) will be
performing popular pop, country, motown and jazz vocal solo. Students ages range
from 6 to 21 and sing an enjoyable variety of music. |
| ~JOYOUS DANCERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Mary Staudinger 766-2283
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This is a group of Polynesian dancers called Olapa Olina. Come out see this hula
group for a fun and colourful entertaining show. |
| ~CREEKSIDE GUITAR FEST~ |
Location: Creekside Pub, 3929 Lakeshore Drive
Contact: Richard Stotz 764-2335 764-0127 (Fax)
Debbie Norris 762-6641
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Come on down and get into the biggest guitar jam. The winner will receive a
$200.00 prize. Please enter at the bar. |
| ~THE HEAT IS ON at DJ’S RESTAURANT~ |
Location: DJ’s Mexican Restaurant, 1346 Water Street
Contact: Connie Mainwaring—762-0172 (w) 762-0198 (Fax)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The heat is on at DJ’s Restaurant. Come by on January 17, 2004 between 2:00
p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to try the hottest hot wing challenge in the valley. For information
contact Connie at 762-0172 |
| ~SCHMOCKEY NIGHT IN KELOWNA~ |
Location: The Memorial Arena, Ellis Street
Contact: Tim Allen—Power 104—868-9753 (cell)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 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. |
| ~FREE SKATE PARTY WITH RECREATION KELOWNA~ |
Location: Rutland Arena West, 375 Hartman Road
Contact: Pam Wilson 860-3938
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 3:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Come out for a fun, family skate at Rutland Arena West. There will be face painting,
crafts and lots of spot prizes. Skate rental available and the concession will
be open. Admission is FREE but please bring a donation to the Food Bank. |
| ~KINSHIP~ |
Location: Doc Willoughby’s—353 Bernard Avenue
Contact: Tracy or Dave 868-8288 868-9288 (Fax)
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Doc Willoughby’s is featuring KINSHIP. You won’t sit down.. The place will be
hoppin’. Celtic music at its best. $10 cover charge. |
| ~WIND-UP WITH THE KATS~ |
Location: Costello’s on Abbott—in the Prestige Inn
Contact: Peggy 860-9334
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 8:00 p.m. to midnight
This is a fabulous evening featuring “Ricky and the Bluecats” providing you with
boppin’ and boggie dance tunes. Come out after a fabulous Snowfest day and
rock the night away. |
| ~SNOWFEST MELTDOWN~ |
Location: OK Corral—Kirschner Road
Contact: Merle 763-5554
Time: Saturday, January 17, 2004 ~ 8:00 p.m. to midnight
Come on out and enjoy a night of fun and drink specials with the Snowfest gang!!!
Win a pair of Serengeti sunglasses, gift certificates, t-shirts and more!!! |
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Friday, January 17th |
| ~BIG WHITE SUPER DEMO DAYS~ |
Location: Big White Resort
Contact: Activities Desk in the Village Centre Mall by phone: 250-491-4244 or
e-mail: activities@bigwhite.com
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (approx.)
Super Demo Days are back at Big White Resort, the week-end of January 17 and
18, 2004. Come and test out some of the best high performance skis and snowboards
in the industry. |
| ~SNOWFEST DART TOURNAMENT~ |
Location: Elk’s Lodge 2040 Springfield Road
Contact: Janice Perrier 768-5276
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
This is a three day event - see Friday’s schedule for additional details. |
| ~SNOWFEST TRIVIA~ |
Location: Mickie’s Pub Ramada Hotel, 2170 Harvey Avenue
Contact: Kevin Morrison 979-4548
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ Noon to 4:00 p.m.
This is a fun interactive live trivia event. Competitors compete in teams of 4 for cash
prizes. A mix of local and general trivia keep teams guessing the correct
answers to gain points for the win. Register at least one week prior to the event at
Mickie’s Pub. |
| ~NCF HIP HOP SHOW~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Scott Watson 878-0767
Brandon Hart 863-2606
Time: Sunday January 18, 2004 ~ 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
NCF Hip Hop crew will be performing a high-energy break-dancing and rapping show
to create hype and interest for our diverse culture. Information on lessons as well as
clothing sales of NCF Gear will follow the show. See you there!!! |
| ~MYSTIC GYPSY DANCERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Cherie 764-4030—both phone and fax
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Belly dance at its best!! Cherie Cramp local performers and teacher of Mystic Dance
Studio presents the Mystic Dancers and suya gypsies to perform a spectacular show
with two different styles of Belly dance. |
| ~BRIGHTSIDE CLOGGERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Karen Wakal 769-6578 769-6578 (Fax)
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 1:30-3:00
Clogging is a form of step dancing that originated in the Appalachians. Many early
pioneers contributed to the early form of clogging and the dance continues to evolve
to this very day. This group is open to people 50 years of age and older. |
| ~COOPER STUDIO SINGERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Colleen Szalka 878-7259 (w) 767-6187 (Fax)
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cooper Studios vocal performance students (Kelowna and Westbank schools) will be
performing popular pop, country, motown and jazz vocal solo. Students ages range
from 6 to 21 and sing an enjoyable variety of music |
| ~JOYOUS DANCERS~ |
Location: The Capri Centre, 2270 Gordon Drive
Contact: Mary Staudinger 766-2283
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This is a group of Polynesian dancers called Olapa Olina. Come out see this hula
group for a fun and colourful entertaining show. |
| ~THE WIZARD’S BIG BUBBLEBUBBLEBASH~ |
Location: The Laurel Packing House—2-1304 Ellis Street
Contact: Dan Tohill 712-0829
Cheryl Stone 863-9008
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004—11:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. doors open at 10:30 a.m.
This event is a celebration of youth and culture. Be a kid again and join us for a fun
filled morning of music, magic, play, face painting, magician and singers. The Wizard
takes us through a journey to the great bubblebubblebash. Help the Wizard create
the biggest bubbles bash ever. THIS EVENT IS FREE.. PLEASE BRING A DONATION
FOR THE FOOD BANK. |
| ~MAJOR CONRAD FLAPPS CHILDREN’S HOUR~ |
Location: Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street
Contact: Marion Phillips 979-4618 979-4601 (Fax)
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Major Conrad Flapps Children’s Hour is a laugh-a-minute joyride for children
from kindergarten to grade 6 and it’s FREE1. He will bring you all the fun and giggles
of a world class clown as well as a great message for your kids on road safety.
Pickup your tickets at any Whillis-Harding agency. Your ticket gives you an opportunity
to win a bicycle at the show. The Major Conrad Flapps Children’s Hour is brought to you by Whillis Harding Agency, your Auto Plan Broker…. insuring a safer B.C. |
| ~SENIORS INTERFACILITY SNOWFEST SOCIAL~ |
Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way
Contact: Patsy Gillis 768-0488 768-4777 (Fax)
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 2:00 p.m.— 4:00 p.m.
This will be an event planned to participate in our local community by Kelowna and
area long-terms care facilities. Activity Coordinators Team (A.C.T.) will organize a
dance at Parkinson Recreation Centre. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be
served. Competition for best Snowfest theme table decorations. Music by the
Okanagan Accordian Group and there will be prizes. |
| ~“SNOGO HOUSE” COLOURING CONTEST JUDGING~ |
Location: Capri Centre Judging of Colouring Contest
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 3:00 p.m.
“SNOGO” will announce the winners of the colouring contest . This event is sponsored
by the Daily Courier. A special thanks to Mission Park Flowers and Village
Flowers for the prizes. Pick up your colouring contest entry at Sno-Go House after
January 8, 2004. |
| ~CKOV FAMILY FREE SKATE PARTY~ |
Location: Rutland Arena—East or West
Contact: Dan McFarlane 763-1047
Julie Hill 763-1047
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 3:00 p.m. to 5:15 .m.
Join CKOV 63 personalities for our annual skate. Donation goes to Kid’s Care. Spot
prizing, music and loads of fun for entire family. |
| ~SNOWFEST PHEASANT AND QUAIL BLUES JAM and SNOWFEST LOTTERY DRAW~ |
Location: Pheasant and Quail Pub, 3110 Lakeshore Drive
Contact: Andy Starchuk 860-1066
Time: Sunday, January 18, 2004 ~ 7:3O p.m. - 10:3O p.m.
Dance the night away with entertainment by “Shelbar Ryly” Come out to this fabulous
night of great food, entertainment and fun. Prizes will be awarded during the
night. We will also be making our Lottery Draw there at 9:00 p.m. Be there to win or we will
have to call you IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE WINNERS!! |
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