Tap Truck Okanagan is a new business concept that has come to Kelowna by founders Scott Adams and Quentin Thiessen. It is a new beverage catering company ready to serve the Okanagan. The business is built on a restored 1957 Chevy vintage panel truck with customized taps on the side of the truck that are able to dispense Okanagan products of tap craft beer, wine or cider. They are bringing the vintage mobile bar to you. Non-alcoholic options such as cold brew coffee, kombucha, lemonade, iced tea and infused water are also available. Tap Truck originated in San Diego and Tap Truck Okanagan is the first location in Canada. It can be used for backyard parties, corporation functions, weddings, concerts, festivals, rodeos or just about any event to make it truly special and unique. When you party with Tap Truck, they provide the drinks, the bartenders and the truck to host your event. www.taptruckokanagan.com
Garrett Jones, Regional Manager of Business Banking with Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union has been recognized with a Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) National Young Leaders Award (NYL). The award celebrates business persons under the age of 35 who have made significant contributions to Canada’s co-operative banking movement. www.valleyfirst.com
Since July, 2012, Professor Deborah Buszard has served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UBC’s Okanagan campus. On June 30th, she stepped down from that role. Professor Buszard’s vision of a community-connected university has been brought to life through a collaborative approach to creating opportunities. Professor Buszard has led UBC Okanagan to mobilize knowledge into research power, connect with Indigenous communities and engage with the Okanagan region in new and exciting ways that have attracted world attention. Deborah established The Poppy Irvine Award in honour of her aunt whose contributions to her education made it possible for her to attend university, the first in her family to do so. To learn about this visit www.support.ubc.ca/projects/
Dosa Crepe Café has opened a second location at 523 Bernard Avenue. Owned and operated by Shylender Selvaraj and Dinesh Viswanthan, the original Dosa Crepe was opened 5 years ago at 110 Gray Road in Rutland. The café serves unique traditional South Indian food which is very different from North Indian food. Dosa is a fermented crepe made from rice batter and lentils and served crispy, which is a tradition in the south coastal area of India. This food is very healthy and all Dosa are served with sambar and chutney. Our group tasted the Chicken Tava Bites and Vada Lentil Donut to start as an appetizer. Then we all shared the Paneer and Spinach Masala Dosa, Spicy Chicken Curry Masala Dosa and Idly which is a soft, fluffy spongy steamed rice cake made with fermented rice and lentil batter. If that was not enough, Shylender brought out the most delicious Banana Chocolate and Mango Maple crepes. All were absolutely delicious and the portions were very generous. The menu is extensive with gluten free items, soup and add-ons. The restaurant has a lovely patio where you can enjoy a delicious South Indian coffee or other specialty beverage with your food or dessert. Takeout available. Open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. www.dosacrepecafe.com
Tourism Kelowna has a new board of directors for 2020/21. Congratulations to Joseph Clohessy of Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort who is the new Board Chair. The executive committee consists of Kelly Watt, Vice Chair (Sandman Hotel); Kristi Caldwell, Caldwell Heritage Farms/Wiseacre Farm Distillery (Secretary); Annika Betts, Sandhill Wines (Treasurer) and Thom Killingsworth, Yacht Club (Past Board Chair). Directors are Audrey Surrao, RauDZ Creative Concepts; Carla Carlson, Comfort Suites; Cedric Younge (Fairfield Inn); Dale Sivucha, Kelowna Hotel Motel Association; Dan Matheson, Okanagan Golf Club; Heather Schaub, Casa Loma Resort; Jon DeBruyne, Kelowna Concierge; Michael Ballingall, Big White Ski Resort; Nataley Nagy, Kelowna Art Gallery; Penny Gambell, District of Lake Country; Sam Samaddar, Kelowna Airport; Gail Given, City of Kelowna and Tania Rutt, Prestige Beach House. www.tourismkelowna.com
Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and Aqua Forum held its 2020 B.C. AquaHacking Challenge live and online with five teams representing universities from across Canada. They presented their pitches to address water challenges in B.C. and beyond. Congratulations to two local winners. Gravity Assisted Particle Separation Systems from UBC Okanagan (2nd Place) working on storm water contamination and Elite from UBC Okanagan (4th Place and Audience Top Choice), tackling storm water contamination.
Registered Occupational Therapist Donna Franz, BMR (OT), BA (Psych) has launched Design 4 Accessibility. With 17 years in the Okanagan, Donna is also a Designated Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certificate Professional (RHFAC), helping improve accessibility in the built environment in buildings, urban spaces, residences, trails, parks, and playgrounds. Donna conducts RHF Accessibility Audits based on a national rating system, which measures meaningful access. She has the knowledge to work collaboratively with professionals who understand the need for accessible and inclusive features designed into new and existing buildings and public spaces. Design 4 also assists employers who wish to hire persons with disabilities, provides accessibility audits and recommendations and training on accessibility and inclusion. www.design4accessibility.ca
For the 13th year, CanWest Fruit Sales will again be delivering group orders to workplaces and providing a pick up spot for individual orders of his fresh B.C. blueberries. Rob Cividino will be delivering in Kelowna on Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th. The 10 pound box of incredible blueberries is $35.00. All you have to do is email Rob at canwestfs@gmail.com with the number of boxes and your contact information and he will make arrangements with you.
Congratulations to Alan Newcombe of the City of Kelowna and Carrie McDonald of Sneak a Peek Ultrasound on their marriage on June 5th.
The Kelowna Lioness Club had its first meeting since the pandemic with all protocols in place. The new executive is Lenore Rush (President), Joy Kutcher (Secretary), Barb Gregory (Treasurer), Vivianne Christensen (Past President), Ann Luhoff (two year director), Kathy Sannes (One Year Director), Dinah Batke (Tailtwister), Roberta Withers (Lioness Tamer) and Sherry Quigly (Membership). They have started their volunteering again for this coming year and are always looking for new members. If you would like to give back to your community and make some new friends call Ann Luhoff at 250-861-1202.
The Okanagan Heritage Museum at 470 Queensway is now open to the public and the Okanagan Military Museum at 1424 Ellis Street will reopen on Saturday, July 13th. As part of the relaunch, the Museum is offering The White Glove Experience which invites attendees to put on the white gloves of the curator and to lead their family on a tactile tour of the museum with help from the museum's interpreter. Sundays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. www.kelownamuseums.ca
Over $10,000.00 was raised in the first Banding Together Concert by local musicians in support of the food banks. The next concert is streaming on Thursday, July 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PDT. You can join them from your living room featuring such local favorites as country star, Ben Klick, five times Juno award winner, Julie Masi with Steve Soucy and the ever-popular Rick - Poppa Dawg Halisheff and more. Join the party at www.cofoodbank.com/
Birthdays of the week – Happy 100th Madeliene Jennens (nee Gagnon) who was born in Kelowna and lived here her entire life. (July3); Happy 94th Remi Picco (July 2); Happy 80th Ken Hehn (July 5); Linda Brandon (July 1); Marlene Trelenberg (July 1); Ann Ellchuk (July 2); Isabelle and Madelaine Cloutier, our neighbor twin girls (July 4); Lynne Herrin (July 4); Robert Caley (July 4); Don McArthur (July 4); Clarence Johnson (July 4); Iain Allan (July 4); Steve Harvey (July 4); Wayne Moore (July 5); Ian Robertson (July 5); Derek Bistricky (July 6); Sam Samaddar (July 7).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City Councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662; Email max@maxinedehart.ca; website www.maxinedehart.ca
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