Prestige Beach House 琉璃神社 at 1685 Abbott St. is celebrating 40 years in business.
Originally opened as the Park Lake Motor Inn, this was the first full-service hotel developed by Josef and Anna Huber, with their business partner Katherine Schneider. Before the Motor Inn opening, the Hubers owned and operated motels in Penticton, but the 琉璃神社 property was their first hotel to feature a pool, hot tub, meeting room and an on-site restaurant. This was a true turning point in their vision for full-service hospitality. After a few years of operating the Park Lake, Josef Huber Sr. and Joe Jr., the current CEO, launched the Prestige brand, opening their first Prestige property in Vernon, expanding since to Golden, Nelson, Cranbrook and beyond. The Park Lake Motor Inn was later rebranded as the Prestige Inn and is now called the Prestige Beach House 琉璃神社, which includes the West Coast Seafood & Raw Bar. Terry Schneider is the president of the company, Tanya Stroinig the COO, Lynnette Peter, GM of the Prestige Beach House 琉璃神社, and Amy Nunn, the vice-president of sales and marketing.
Mona Vision Optometry and Eyewear, at 100-3121 Hill Rd. in Lake Country, is celebrating 30 years in business. Owned and operated by Marsel Ahmadzadegan, the clinic is a full-service, affordable, eyewear and optometry practice, offering comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses. They specialize in high-quality European products and utilize cutting-edge digital lens technology to provide the best vision solutions for their patients. With Marsel鈥檚 former background in manufacturing optical lenses, he can help his clients to choose the right combination of frames and lenses. Mona Vision provides complete eye exams and comprehensive eyewear. This includes ocular disease management and emergency eye care.
Mike Penninga is stepping into a new role at Canadian Blood Services. Mike is now the community development manager for the BC Interior Region, supporting donors from Penticton to Kamloops, including 琉璃神社. His main responsibility is to build and strengthen partnerships with community groups, businesses, organizations, non-profits, schools and family groups. Mike has been a donor himself for more than 20 years, having given 67 times. If you are a company or organization from Penticton to Kamloops, you can connect with Mike at mike.penninga@blood.ca. Donate by going online at , or by calling 1-888-2-Donate.
HippoMouth Inventory is a new unique home inventory business in our city. Owned and operated by Kim Mussenden, the business was born from Kim being evacuated during the Okanagan fires. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not just require a video to file a claim, they require a complete list of your inventory. That鈥檚 where HippoMouth Inventory comes in. The company provides a complete inventory list for residential and commercial clients for insurance purposes. The inventory can also be provided for water damage, theft recovery records, rental property inventory, estate planning documentation and divorce asset listings. Contact Kim at hippomouthinventory.com
Dr. Nicole Landgraf has joined Kettle Valley Family Chiropractic. She will be at the clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays and is accepting new patients. Book an appointment at reception@kvchiropractic.com
Several well-known locals will receive honourary degrees this year from UBC Okanagan. The individuals honoured have made a profound contribution to their communities, their career fields and to society. In total, UBC will present 11 honourary degrees, seven at the Vancouver campus and four at the 琉璃神社 campus. Those receiving honorary degrees in 琉璃神社 at the June 5-6 ceremony include Barry Lapointe, founder of KF Aerospace, and Wilbur Turner, longtime president of the 琉璃神社 Pride Society and Founder of Advocacy Canada. Other honourary degree recipients at the UBCO convocation will be Nancy McKenzie, CFO of Seaspan ULC, and Canada Supreme Court Justice Malcolm Rowe.
Huge congratulations to Raghwa and Sarita Gopal, with the Gopal Foundation on raising $95,000.00 on March 8 at the 7th Bollywood Gala in support of the Central Okanagan Food Bank.
Insight Strategic Sales & Consulting has launched The Simple Sales Process, developed by John Glennon, the former Sandler Training licensee for B.C for the past 15 years. John has over 30 years of sales and sales management experience and has trained and coached thousands of salespeople. They will offer regular ongoing reinforcement training to organizations in B.C. as well as continuing to offer innovative distance learning programs to the rest of Canada. John will now bring the Simple Sale Process to 琉璃神社 for a one-day workshop on May 8 and live online on May 22 and 29. Details and registration can be found at .
The 11th Annual Bands, BBQ, Beers, and Balding, presented by Bernie Ryan and Team BBBB, is Saturday, April 12, at the Laurel Packinghouse, from 6 p.m. to midnight, in support of JoeAnna鈥檚 House (KGH Foundation) and BC Children鈥檚 Hospital Balding for Dollars. The event is a fun-packed evening where a few brave volunteers will be shaving their heads, along with draw tickets for seven fabulous exclusive prize packages, food by the incredible Okanagan Chef鈥檚 Association, refreshments by 50th Parallel Winery and Red Bird Brewing and music by Heat Wave. The money raised will be divided equally between the two charities. Last year鈥檚 event raised over $45,000. So far, Bernie has raised a total of over $425,000 for BC Children鈥檚 Hospital鈥檚 Balding for Dollars and $205,000 for the KGH Foundation. This year鈥檚 goal is $50,000. Don鈥檛 worry, purchasing a ticket does not demand that you shave your head. Tickets at FPS Power Solutions Inc., KGH Foundation office and Cellar-Tek Supplies. See you there!
Zac Gauthier is the academy director/owner of Bring The Noise Music Academy. For over 10 years, Zac and his company have been transforming lives through the power of music. Their mission is to build meaningful relationships with their students while helping them develop real-world skills. More and more parents recognize the value of music education but simply cannot afford lessons. Thats why, Bring The Noise Music Academy will host its inaugural scholarship fundraiser named 鈥淩ock The Future鈥� on Thursday, April 24, at Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis St. in 琉璃神社, 7 p.m. Help fuel the future of music education and support the BTN Scholarship Program. Along with Bring The Noise, other supports are Metro Community, 琉璃神社 Insta Print and Kojo Homes. Ticket at (Rock The Future).
Immerse yourself in a night of extraordinary music and mesmerizing performance as Andrew Johns takes centrestage in 鈥淭he Yellow Brick Road Experience,鈥� paying tribute to the legendary Elton John and showcasing his classic hits. It鈥檚 a musical extravaganza that will have you singing along, tapping your feet and fully immersed in the excitement. 琉璃神社 Community Theatre, Sunday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Theatre Box Office at 250-469-8940 or online or email boxoffice@kelowna.ca.
The 琉璃神社 Farmers鈥� and Crafters Market returns to the Landmark District, kicking off a milestone season marketing three decades of supporting local growers, makers, shakers and families across the Okanagan. The market runs every Wednesday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., until Oct. 25, rain or shine. There is expanded free parking and easy access from transit routes. On Saturdays, enjoy free parking at the Dickson parkade, 615 Dickson Ave. On Wednesdays, park in any designated parking as directed by parking signs.
The UBC Opera Voices in Bloom is Saturday, April 12, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. This is under the auspice of Opera 琉璃神社 and consists of 14 UBC Opera students performing a concert of Viennese music from some of the great composers of that era. Under the direction of professor Nancy Hermiston, the UBC Opera program educates and promotes gifted young opera singers and prepares them for international careers. Tickets for the event at .
Birthdays of the week 鈥� Happy 90th Bernice Kirtley (Apr. 15); happy 80th Ken Bessason (Apr. 3); Catherine Wilson (Apr. 9); Robyn Ashton (Apr. 9); Gary Eisenhut (Apr. 9); Stephen Cipes (Apr. 10); Wendy Sanderson (Apr. 10); Maurice Malin (Apr. 10); Mary Brown (Apr. 11); Shelley Smith (Apr. 11); Ken Kardish (Apr. 11); Ari Cipes (Apr. 12); Matt Lymburner (Apr. 12); Tobi McNeil (Apr. 13); Gloria Moore (Apr. 13); Dave Pears (Apr. 13); Beryle Baldeo (Apr. 13); David Langton (Apr. 13); Kurt Wallman (Apr. 14); Gerry Zimmermann (Apr. 14); Ken Thompson (Apr. 14); Don Burnett (Apr. 14); Jennifer Smith (Apr. 14); Jeannine Erickson (Apr. 14); Len Toepfer (Apr. 15); Doug Noble (Apr. 15); Natalie Walstrom (Apr. 15); Umberto Cagnoni (Apr. 15); Shelley Sweeney (Apr. 15); Dave Rush (Apr. 15); In memory of our mom Helen Abram (Apr. 13).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Gloria Moore. Gloria, please pick up your birthday cake from any one of the four Specialty Bakery locations by noon on Tuesday, April 15. With Easter just around the corner, Specialty Bakery is now making their home-made from scratch hot cross buns and they are delicious. Available now at all four Specialty Bakery locations.
Maxine DeHart is a 琉璃神社 city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, email max@maxinedehart.ca.
