Kamloops Innovation Centre is hosting a holiday-themed get-together for entrepreneurs.
Maker Meetup: Holiday Edition will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
The events, regularly held by the centre, are intended to connects entrepreneurs with support to help jumpstart innovative ideas.
This one will include 3D printing to wearable holiday trinkets and arts and crafts.
It takes place at The Generator, in the lower level of the House of Learning building at Thompson Rivers University.
For more information or to register, go online to eventbrite.ca.
The centre is also seeking volunteers for the new year, who will participate in a product user test group that will give feedback to companies.
Great discussion
A lecture at the Kamloops Museum and Archives will discuss recruiting and training of Okanagan soldiers for the Great War.
The lecture, 1914 – The Bugle Sounds, is on Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and features Keith Boehmer of the Okanagan Military Museum.
He will discuss the Canadian Militia Myth, motivations for enlistment, what men did and where the 1914 Christmas Truce took place on the front lines in Flanders in France.
Pre-register online at kamloops.ca/ezreg or by calling 250-828-3500 and quoting number 233782.
Seasonal swims
Families will have the opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season at the pool in the next couple weeks, with Santa Swims at local pools.
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Canada Games Aquatic Centre at the Tournament Capital Centre will host seasonal activities, crafts and games such as Follow the Santa and Ice Cube Bowling.
The following week, on Dec. 13, the Westsyde Pool will host a similar event, but with games such as Melt the Ice and Shave Santa’s Beard.
Each event is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with regular pool admission fees applicable.
For more information, go online to kamloops.ca/swim.
Mini Christmas
Christmas has come early for one Logan Lake resident.
Olaf Carlsen has won an Apple iPad Mini from the TNRD Library System.
The prize was given out as part of the recent series of public-consultation events focusing on the library services strategic plan, which were open to the public at all 13 library ranches across the TNRD.
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