Category: Arts and Culture


Korean Culture Day

CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH

File Photo KDG

Pastor John Kim is having a Korean Cultural day at the Crossroads Community Church on Saturday September 22nd. The Korean minister has a ministry here in Merritt from his Bann street home and is often inviting members of the Korean flock in Vancouver here to events. :” Try Korean Food” ! Food served at 5 PM performance  from 6-8 PM

Crossroads Community church is at 2990 Voght Street in Merritt BC, Ca.

The traditional culture of Korea refers to the shared cultural and historical heritage of Korea and southern Manchuria. As one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world, Koreans have passed down their traditional narratives in a variety of ways.[1][2][3] Since the mid-20th century, Korea has been split between the North and South Korean states, resulting today in a number of cultural differences Source Wikipedia

John Kim is a presbyterian minister.

Parade

60th annual Rodeo weekend Merritt BC Ca…

A parade, here’s some clips and bites from the 2018 Rodeo Parade in Merritt BC.

On this Day: September 6th 1847

Thoreau moves in with Emerson and his family.

Home opener

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Cooking hamburgers
for hockey
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The Local Junior hockey team is having its home opener on Saturday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, downtown Merritt. The team is facing Vernon at 7PM.
The franchise Merritt Centennials relocated here from White Rock in 1973. The “Cents” has enjoyed the longest run in the league calling Merritt home for 45 years.
On this Day: September 5th 1927

The first Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon played.

Horses from the river Ranch Merritt, BC.Canada

Where would ranch’s be without horses File photo KDG

The 2018 Merritt pro rodeo is on September 1st, Saturday, starting at 11 AM. The entries are to assemble between 10 AM and 10 :45 at Voght park for the start.

The deadline for entries is extended until  Wednesday the 29th email manager@merrittchamber .com

On this Day: August 28th 1937

Toyota  Motors becomes a private company.

TGIF- Extended Friday night market

The Chamber sponsored Friday night street market is extended to September 14th. The Market operating from 6 – 9 PM Friday nights in the 2000 block of Quilchena avenue ,in Merritt BC includes the opening of the Canadian Country Music hall of fame building  during market hours.

On this Day: August 23rd 1981
John Lennon’s killer gets 20 years to life.

Olde Court House Gallery Flower beds…

Court House Gallery, tTee

Lots of hanging limbs, makes a healthy tree File Photo KDG

The Olde Court House Gallery in Merritt hosts monthly art shows the Art Walk , sponsored by City , Chamber, Arts Council  is on  for your enjoyment  to September 3rd. The grounds are there as well Gallery times are weekends noon to six as well as Thursdays.

Editors Note: The final day for the Art Walk Show is September 1st not the 3rd as written above.


On this Day: August 23rd 1305

Sir William Wallace is put to death.

TGIF- Music festival, August 2nd- 5th 2018

 

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File Photo KDG

Good luck to the Festival in Merritt

The Rock River Music festival is on this weekend, featuring stars such as Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Dallas Smith and groups Rolling Train Wreak, Jackson Hollow, Nice Horse, Blake Reid Band, Britches and Boots and more…

Site is 1125 Neilson Street Merritt BC

On this Day: August 3rd 1972

The US Senate ratifies the anti ballistic missile treaty.

Fresh Water Fishing Society of BC

The local good guys have been offering free fishing instruction at Nicola lake during the summer. There is no need to register just show up, muster at the fish tent.

Two  hour session start at 6 PM be there on time. To ensure participation.

Fishing by the osprey

Fresh water fishing  File Photo KDG

FWFS Programs

This program is sponsored in part by: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Rapala, BC Ram Dealers, Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership, Province of British Columbia, Backroad Mapbooks, and Yamaha Motor Canada.

Opinion: pretty wholesome activity it at least gives an appreciation of the natural environment.

On this Day: August 1st…
The meteor shower season begins.

Art show

Art displayed  on an art walk.
File Photo. KDG

The local art walk project is on its final weekend. The Arts Council and the Chamber as well as the City has endorsed the walk about town to see the local artists work. Passports are still available at the walk sponsored business locations including the Olde Court House Gallery 1840 Nicola avenue. The council says get your passport stamped to enter a draw for prizes.

Locations:

  1. Community futures
  2. Merritt Civic center
  3. Courthouse Gallery
  4. Community  Policing Office, Spirt Square
  5. Earth Walker Spiritual Shop
  6. Expresso Etc.
  7. Lynda’s Café
  8. Blacks Pharmacy
  9. Spanner and Webb
  10. Vision Quest optical
  11. Breathe Bikes
  12. Home hardware,
  13. Purity Feed
  14. Save on foods
  15. Nicola Valley Museum and Archives

The walk goes to July 31st. Quality reasonable community event!

Watch the moon  as an eclipse down under will color it red, Mars in opposition, partnered with Saturn for close approach to earth as well.  Nasa live

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Moon rising File photo KDG

On this Day :  July 27th 1890

Vincent Van Gogh shoots himself.

August 7th 2018, RCMP musical ride, Merritt BC,Ca

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RCMP at Merritt restaurant, a member of the musical ride. enjoy the designation of Royal           File Photo KDG

 

August 7th will see the Mounties and their famed Musical ride at the Merritt Rodeo Grounds.

Open a 6PM for an evening show tickets 15 dollars available at the local credit union and various business locations.

On this Day: July 17th 1985

Loui Eriksson Swedish NHL player  born.

 

run for sports access

Run and walk for minor sports access file Photo KDG

The annual run to raise money for kids programs is on Saturday September 29th this year.

The run offers:

  • Certified Routes
  • Open to individuals
  • Walk or Run
  • Teams

Early bird registration ends July 31st and the event is BC Athletics sanctioned. FMI 250-315-9331.  run

Twice around the track at Merritt’s Voght  park, 10K or half marathon. All age’s welcome.  The event this year is the organizations 8th annual.

On this Day: July 11th 1576

Martin Frobisher sights the worlds largest island, Greenland.

TGIF- dogs life…

The annual Merritt Dog show took place this week finishing up on the Sunday the first. Wind has a factor in the enjoyment, its not normally a factor for the show here.

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On this Day: July 6th 1990

Electronic Frontier Foundation is formed.