Mr. Lu鈥檚 Kitchen has opened at 101- 2689 Pandosy St. near McKay Avenue in 琉璃神社.
Owned and operated by Susan Feng and Paul Lu, who have been in the restaurant industry for over 18 years, the quaint 40-seat restaurant has a wonderful ambience all of its own. Mr. Lu鈥檚 Kitchen has a huge and varied menu of starters, cold dishes, soups, fried rice, egg foo Yung, chow Mein, chop suey, beef, seafood, chicken, pork, Sichuan & Hunan style dishes and family and combination dinners. You can also request spicy hot or less hot. Everything we sampled on our visit was an abundant variety, absolutely delicious and fresh. Mr. Lu鈥檚 is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week for in-eat or take-out.
琉璃神社 Kitchen and Bath has opened at 470 Banks Rd. in 琉璃神社. Owned and operated by two certified plumbers, Lakh Brar and Charan Sidhu (Sid), the company has a beautiful showroom featuring the latest tubs, sinks, toilets, faucets, range fans, shower bases and electric fireplaces. Of course as plumbers, Lakh and Sid offer a full line of plumbing supplies. Their products are all in stock and readily available right on the spot, with no need to pre-order. Both Lakh and Sid are passionate about their trade and all their products are tried and tested as they use all the products themselves and have used them for many years. 琉璃神社 Kitchen and Bath offer competitive pricing. Whether you are remodeling, are a builder or building on your own, they have something for everyone. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
Seva Mattress Outlet has opened a second location in B.C. at 105-1641 Commerce Ave. in 琉璃神社, the original store located in Surrey. Owned and operated by Mohamad Fahham, Seva Sleep Products Inc. manufacturers their own brand of products with their factory located on Vancouver Island. Mohamad and his family has been in the mattress business for three generations. Seva specialize in all foam products and their main focus is memory foam, foam mattresses and beds, in all sizes. They also custom make products for RVs, boats, campers and replacement cushions with zippers. Seva customize your mattress for you and your partner in a new and innovative way. They have a unique, one-of-a-kind measuring pressure point device that tells you exactly what type of mattress and pillow you should try, even with an adjustable bed base. The device also shows you the best position for you to sleep, either on your back, or on which side. I tried this measuring pressure device, to see how it worked, and it was really cool, telling me the best way to sleep and what pillow to use.
The 100th anniversary of the 琉璃神社 Garden Club and Flower show was a huge success. The sponsors were Bylands, Art Knapp, Dogwood Nursery, Mom and Me Flowers, Starbucks, Teaberry鈥檚, Don-O-Ray Market and The Greenery. Congratulations to the winners: Category 1, Cut Flowers, Dianna Behrner; Category 2, Floral Arts, Nancy Webb; Category 3, Potted Plants and Planters, Pat Zander; Category 4, Children鈥檚, Sam Webb; Jillian Reid Cup for Best Delphinium, Michael Hunter; 琉璃神社 Garden Club Lily Award, Nancy Kummen; Aggregate Winners, Most Points in the Show; Third, Jean Dangerfield; Second, Pat Zander; First, Alicja Paradzik; People鈥檚 Choice (by a landslide) Val Wojtula. I was honoured to present the Jillian Reid Cup Award, the 琉璃神社 Garden Club Lily Award and three Aggregate Winner Awards. My fellow city councillor Charlie Hodge, a member of the 琉璃神社 Garden Club, presented the People鈥檚 Choice Award.
It鈥檚 official. After a successful 26 year-run with Adidas Golf Canada (TaylorMade) well-known golf guy, Greg Murtland, territory manager/sales and marketing 鈥� Okanagan Valley, East and West Kootenays and Northern B.C., has made it to the finish line and has retired. Keep tuned in case he pops up somewhere else!
The Lady of the Lake Gala Evening is Saturday, July 13, 7 p.m., at the Creekside Theatre in Lake Country. The announcement of the 94th Lady of the Lake and Ambassador team will happen at that time. Tickets are $40, available from the candidates or by contacting Randi Peters of the 琉璃神社 Lady of the Lake Society at radi_peters01@yahoo.ca.
Born to Shake, the North-end cocktail bar is partnering for a Sip & Learn event with East 琉璃神社鈥檚 newest distillery, Luckhurst Farm & Distillery. Luckhurst comes from a history of farming, crafting and distilling. The distillery produces vodka, gin and limoncello that showcases the natural agricultural quality of the Okanagan Valley. Tickets available at . Space is limited.
March of Dimes is sharing a groundbreaking global stroke education program now being offered in Canada. FAST Heroes is an award-winning health education program that is delivered in schools by teachers targeting Grade 1, 2 and 3 students. The aim is to raise awareness of stroke symptoms and the need for speedy action. FAST Heroes is an animated character-based education initiative with a central character Timmy, who becomes a FAST hero by learning how to beat the EVIL CLOT and save his Grandhero鈥檚 life. Together they teach students about the three main signs of stroke and the importance of calling an ambulance immediately. Natalie Perrier is the ambassador of the B.C. program. If you would like to know more about this life-saving initiative or get involved contact .
Lots happening this summer at S.H.A.R.E., 581 Gaston Ave. Join them for repurposing items that have been donated, keeping them out of the landfill and giving them new life. Sessions runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a maximum of 10 people per session. Cost is only $10. If you are interested email sharesociety.heather@gmail.com. Check them out on the following dates: July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17,18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31; August 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27 and 29.
Good Vibrations in July will be hosted by The Vibrant Vine Winery on July 13. This will be a music lover's day as there are seven local and live bands, three stages and food vendors. The live music goes from 12 to 8 p.m. Bands are Instario, Rolly Rangno Band, Sista B & The Boyz, Major Mambo, The Legendary Lake Monsters, Bran Sanders and Michell and Kent Duo. You won鈥檛 want to miss this music extravaganza. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
The Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) has announced its RCA Presents 2024-25 Performance Season for the Mary Irwin Theatre. There are 15 amazing shows that showcase some truly high calibre artists and push creative boundaries. Whether you are a dance lover or comedy fan, a follower of the local rock scene or really into perception-altering theatre, there is something for everyone in this season. Colleen Fitzpatrick is the executive director and Andrew Stauffer is the theatre programming director. To learn more and purchase tickets and a membership.
Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser in support of BGC Okanagan gives you a chance to win two tickets for anywhere WestJet flies and $2,500 spending money. With a fundraising goal of $20,000 only 799 tickets are available for purchase with each unique number transferred into a golf ball. The balls will be hoisted above a green at the Harvest Golf Club on Aug. 14, 6 p.m., and released from a boom-lift, provided by Sunbelt Rentals. The ball that lands closest to the flag will win the prize package. Tickets $25.
The inaugural Mad Hatter Boccenalia Event is Aug. 10 at Cousins Park in Peachland, from 1 to 8 p.m., hosted by the Peachland Lions Club. There will be exciting bocce games, charcuterie snacks, an authentic Italian spaghetti dinner, cash bar, 50/50 raffle and prizes for the winning teams and best costume. Cost is $65 per team of four. No team? They will put one together for you. Tickets at Johnston Meier Insurance or Peachland Pharmacy. Sign up at . Registration required.
Birthdays of the week 鈥� Happy 90th Terry Flannigan (July 12); happy 80th Steve Kinsey (July 11); Donna Good (July 10); Rose Sexsmith (July 10); Sherry Huva, my niece (July 10); Janet Slyter (July 12); Trevor Moss (July 12); Cathy Comben (July 13); Gerry Moller (July 13); Luanne Chore (July 14); Ken McWilliams (July 14); Stacey Metcalf (July 14); Magda Kapp (July 15); Amber Hall (July 15); Christine Greer (July 15); Nancy Curatolo (July 15); Chritine Greer (July 15); Pierre Piche (July 15); Darrell Porubanec (July 15); Marie Mandle (July 16); Lil Moller (July 16).
Maxine DeHart is a 琉璃神社 city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, e-mail max@maxinedehart.ca.
