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What's Happening? Oct. 28- Nov. 3, 2017
Quite the gambit of events going on in and around town this week -
from Goulish to Grateful .... If at any time you though - Gee - I am glad we have people who respond when things are at their worst - Join in the crowd and give a round of applause to our local First Responders and Families On Nov 3 at Kal Tire Place - Details below
Here is a snapshot of what's happening in the coming week.
| Date | October 28 2017, | ||||||||||
| Gold Mountain Dream Travelling Exhibit @ Greater Vernon Museum & Archives Royal BC Museum’s travelling exhibit Gold Mountain Dream! is on now through to February 24, 2018 at the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives. Gold Mountain Dream! – created by the Royal BC Museum in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of History – tells the personal stories and sacrifices of Chinese migrants in the 1850s as they landed on British Columbia shores in search of gold. It is a fascinating account of adventure, heartbreak and social upheaval. Visit the museum and see how the gold rush not only changed the landscapes and lives in BC, but how this monumental event changed China, as people flocked to a rugged land in search of fortune. Admission is by donation. 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Halloween Magic Show @ Greater Vernon Museum & Archives The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives Halloween Magic Show featuring: magician Leif David will be held with two show times, 10am and 1pm. Following the show children will have the opportunity to trick or treat the old town shops. Come dressed in costume to have your name entered into our prize draw. Those wishing to take part in our Family Pumpkin Carving Contest can drop off their creations Oct. 24th -27th to have their pumpkin displayed during the event. The winning entry will receive a family pass from the H2O Centre as well as dinner at the Spaghetti Factory” said Manifold. All entries will be on display during the magic show. Tickets for the magic show are just $8.00/person available at the Vernon Museum prior to the show. As space is limited it is strongly suggested to purchase your tickets early. For more info please call 250-542-3142 or visit www.vernonmuseum.ca. | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Pick a Project-Stained Glass @ Vernon Community Arts Centre Pick a Project Stained Glass with Terry Dunstan Level: Beginner Members: $80 Non Members: $95 Materials: $15 | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Johnny Popper Farm Tours @ Davison Orchards See for yourself how your food is grown! Taking a ride through the farm on "Johnny Popper Train" is a fun, interactive way for you to experience our working farm. Something new to discover in every season on the farm. The tour takes you by apple trees, plum trees and peach trees as well as tomatoes, peppers, corn, pumpkins and more. A traditional tour involves one stop where one of our farmers will show you the fields and the orchards and you can see, touch, smell (and sometimes even taste!) one of our in-season crops. The focus of the tour changes as the seasons do, but all year long our Farm Tours are a chance to have some fun while you learn the story behind your food. Fun for all ages Our tours have been designed with families in mind. Kids love to ride in the tractor drawn "train" made of apple bins. Parents appreciate the covered, padded seating and the fact that the kids and adults alike learn something new about their food and how it's grown. Ticket Prices are $6 for adults (13 yrs and older), and $4 for children (2-12 yrs) and do not need to be reserved in advance - just come on up, buy a ticket, and enjoy your tour! We do recommend that groups reserve in advance to ensure enough seating is available on the tour. | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Family Daze in the Corn Maze @ Historic O'Keefe Ranch Bring the whole family for great fall activities at the O’Keefe Ranch. A brand new maze will be open and it's guaranteed to entertain with plenty of twists and turns and spooky scenes around every corner. Some of the historic buildings will be open and decorated and the General Store will be selling good ol’ fashioned Halloween candy. Kids can enjoy a run through the maze, try a pony or tractor ride, take part in an art activity, or a climb in the giant spider web. Grab a snack at one of the food trucks available to keep your energy going all day long! The cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family (up to 5 people). This is a family friendly event – the corn maze is spooky but it does not have live actors, and the seasonal décor in the buildings is suitable for children to explore. | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM | |||||||||||
| SvevaFest Presents: Sveva Caetani @ Greater Vernon Museum & Archives The exhibition on Sveva and her life will be in the Allan Brooks Gallery and a 1983 films of Sveva discussing her Recapitulation series. | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM | |||||||||||
| Family Saturday: Black Cat Mono-Prints Inspired by Wassily Kandinsky @ Vernon Public Art Gallery Join us this month and learn how to create spooky black cat mono-prints inspired by Wassily Kandinsky! First, we will create our cat design and learn about drawing stylized animals. Then we will use the print-making press to create our design and mount it on cardstock so it can be used a card! Call 250-545-3173 to book your spot! $5 - $7 per person. | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Spooky Science @ Okanagan Science Centre Drop in and learn the science behind the scare! Saturday October 28 from 1:00-5:00 pm FREE for members; regular admission for non-members | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 2:00 PM | |||||||||||
| SvevaFest Presents: Sveva @ Powerhouse Theatre Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday with Sveva! A commissioned play written specially for the Powerhouse Theatre by Janet Munsil and directed by Kevin McKendrick. The remarkable story and artistic legacy of a local legend comes to life on stage at the Powerhouse! | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 3:00 PM to 11:55 PM | |||||||||||
| Halloween Costume Party & Trivia @ Marten Brewing Bar & Grill Come get scary for our annual Halloween Costume Party at your local "Boo-errie" !! Prizes will be drawn at 10:30pm for best singular, couples, and group* costumes! Team size: 2-6ppl. $10 per team. Starts at 8pm. Grab your favorite monsters to start a team, and reserve your table TODAY! Prizes for the top team! Don't forget to make it for SpOo0ky Hour from 9-10pm, where our Halloween drink special, will be sold at a discounted price! *3 or more people | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | |||||||||||
| Gyro Chair Rides @ Okanagan Science Centre Train to be an astronaut and take a spin on our gyro chair. Saturday October 28 from 3:30-4:30 pm FREE for members; regular admission for non-members | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Nature Nocturnal @ Allan Brooks Nature Centre Join us at Allan Brooks Nature Centre as we go Nocturnal for Hallween! Spooky Crafts Nocturnal Nature Education Night time Nature Walks Bonfire Tricks and Treats and tons more creepy crawly fun! Admission is by donation. Please bring a flashlight! | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | |||||||||||
| The 14th Annual Walk of Terror @ The Caravan Farm Theatre More details to come prior to the fall season! Contact Caravan Farm Theatre for more details | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Nature Nocturnal @ Allan Brooks Nature Centre Join us at Allan Brooks Nature Centre as we go Nocturnal for Hallween! Oct 28th from 4-8pm Nature Nocturnal will take place at Allan Brooks! Spooky Crafts Nocturnal Nature Education Night time Nature Walks Bonfire Tricks and Treats Special guest Stuart Brown and The Bug Guys will be on site with creepy crawly creatures! Admission is by donation. Please bring a flashlight! | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Plants and Plastic: Seeking Comfort in the Age of the Anthropocene @ The Caetani Cultural Centre Gallery Exhibition and Artist Talk with Fresh!AiR Artist Jaymie Johnson. Jaymie Johnson is an installation artists visiting from Vancouver, BC who received her BFA from Emily Carr University. During her stay at the Caetani Centre, Jaymie will be focusing on creating a community engaged outdoor installation, semi-permanent in physicality, with an educational and ecological legacy within the community. Monday, October 23rd 7-9pm. Artist talk begins at 7:30pm. Gallery Hours: October 25th-29th, 4-7pm. Exhibition is open to the public and free of charge! | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 6:00 PM | |||||||||||
| BCHL Vernon Vipers vs West Kelowna Warrior @ Kal Tire Place Cheer on your very own Vernon Vipers at home! | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Haunted Halloween @ Caetani Cultural Centre Winding up SvevaFest we wanted to celebrate Sveva Caetani's favorite time of year! Keep the date open for a very special multiphase Halloween Event here at the Caetani Cultural Centre. Also often referred to as Vernon’s Haunted House! A BBQ dinner, lantern making with the Cedar Bridge School, an outdoor haunted house walk on the grounds, a campfire with ghost stories & goodies, live music & end the evening with a spooky soiree in the Studio Gallery for adults. Prizes for the best jack-o-lantern, costume & some fun games Sveva used to play. Tickets available online and at the gate for $5 per person or $20 per family. | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 6:30 PM | |||||||||||
| The 4th Annual Rocky Horror Show LIVE! @ The O'Keefe Ranch "Rowdier, raunchier and more raucous than ever before, Big Apple Productions' infamous Rocky Horror Show LIVE is back with a new cast, new script, a slew of local celebrity guest narrators and more surprises in store than ever before!" | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Halloween Karaoke Kostume Party @ The Longhorn Pub Its the Most Wondreful Time Of The Year!! Halloween Karaoke Kostume Party at The Longhorn Pub on Oct 28 with Superstar Premier DJ, Karaoke & Open Mic Services!! Huge Cash & Incredible Prizes for Best Costumes! Show starts at 7pm **No Cover FCFS!!  | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 7:30 PM | |||||||||||
| Derek Edwards- All's I'm Saying @ Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Alls I'm Saying is brazenly tentative! Like a sniper with the hiccups, Derek Edwards takes aim at life's galling moments, exhales slowly and jerks back the trigger. A riotous evening of homegrown comedy -- like taking a ride in an open golf cart with a good friend and a 6 pack. Alls I'm Saying - Derek Edwards' new 90-minute stand-up comedy show, ...a richly textured and enthralling 'cut above,' delivered with pace and authority by the consummate Canadian Comedian. $47.50 Adult | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| POPPA DAWG @ Lorenzo's Cafe Hailing from the 'Left Coast' of Canada, Poppa Dawg has toured extensively throughout Western and Northern Canada with stints in La Paz, Mexico at The City of Peace Blues Festival and most recently, in 2013 as a participant at the 29th International Blues Challenge in Memphis. They made it to the semi-finals there and along the way forged some very strong friendships with friends around the world. $15 cover | |||||||||||
October 28 2017, 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
Music @ Match Eatery and Public House
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October 29 2017, | |||||||||||
| SvevaFest Presents: Signature SvevaFest Meal @ The Italian Kitchen Company and the Wings Tap Bar & Grill5:00 PM Pretium Catering of the Italian Kitchen Company (2916 30th Ave) and the Wings Tap Bar & Grill (5200 Anderson Way) is pleased to offer a Signature SvevaFest Meal for just $30. Reservations recommended. | |||||||||||
October 29 2017, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Halloween Skate @ Kal Tire Place Join in on October 29 2017 for a SPOOK-tacular good time skating at the Kal Tire Place! The admission is: $2 a skater.  PC: Greater Vernon Recreation | |||||||||||
October 29 2017, 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Okanagan Symphony presents Halloween Spooktacular @ Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre $56.25 Adult $49.00 Senior $26.75 Student | |||||||||||
October 29 2017, 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| SvevaFest Presents: Sveva Imprisoned @ The Vernon Towne Cinema There will be a special screening 'Sveva Imprisoned' with guest speakers from the film:
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October 30 2017, | |||||||||||
| Vernon Farmers Market @ Kal Tire Place Discover the diversity and uniqueness of the area at one of the very best Farmers’ Markets in the region. With over 200 local growers and artisans, we offer everything from fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, crafts, art, gourmet foods, plants, flowers, gifts, and delicious baking. Entertainment and children’s activities often add to the cheerful atmosphere. Lively chatter and friendly faces welcome residents and visitors alike. Every Monday and Thursday rain or shine. We are still located at the Kal Tire Place. Make It A Fresh Day! 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | |||||||||||
| SvevaFest Presents: Inspired by Sveva @ The Vernon Community Arts Centre The Arts Centre is hosting an art exhibit "Inspired by Sveva". The show will include works of art created by current ACNO members. Open for public viewing during regular Art Centre hours. (Monday - Thursday9am - 9pm, Friday9am - 5pm, Saturday 9 am - 4:30pm) | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | |||||||||||
| Mini Artists @ The Vernon Public Art Gallery Calling all young creatives! Join us on the last Monday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age-appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session, admission is by donation. For more information please contact our Education Coordinator Kelsie at 250-545-3173 or email her at [email protected] | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Indoor Pickleball Lessons @ Priest Valley Gym VERNON PICKLEBALL is offering indoor lessons every Monday at the Priest Valley Gym at the Vernon Recreation Centre on Mondays from 12 to 2pm starting October 16, 2017. Come and have fun! Equipment is provided, registration is necessary by calling 250-503-6631 or by email [email protected] | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Write Speak: Spoken Word Workshops for Girls (Ages 14 – 18) @ The Caetani Centre $125.00 for 4 sessions. Explore the history of spoken word, make a poem, and perform it in a supportive environment in this series of 4 workshops. We will experiment with our breath and our bodies to deliver words that say what we mean. | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 5:15 PM | |||||||||||
| Vernon Film Society: Menashe @ Vernon Towne Theatre Deep in the heart of New York's ultra-orthodox Hasidic Jewish community, Menashe--a kind, hapless grocery store clerk--struggles to make ends meet and responsibly parent his young son, Rieven, following his wife Leah's death. Tradition prohibits Menashe from raising his son alone, so Rieven's strict uncle adopts him, leaving Menashe heartbroken. Meanwhile, though Menashe seems to bungle every challenge in his path, his rabbi grants him one special week with Rieven before Leah's memorial. It's his chance to prove himself a suitable man of faith and fatherhood, and restore respect among his doubters. Our 1st showing will be at 5:15 pm Our 2nd showing will be at 7:45 pm All seats - $7.00 (Cash only) There is a bank machine in the lobby for your convenience. Advance tickets are available at the BEAN SCENE Coffee House and the theatre, one week prior to each film | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Ghost Tours of Vernon @ Downtown Vernon The Ghost Tours of Vernon is back for its fourteenth year of spine tingling tales for just one evening this Halloween! Join professional storyteller and performer Mr. Gabriel David Sumegi Newman the 2nd, as he leads you through downtown Vernon, entertaining you with stories of haunted houses, monsters, gruesome murders, paranormal anomalies and macabre historical oddities. Beginning from the steps between the Vernon Museum and the former Library, the approximately one hour twenty-one minute tour will run at 7pm and then again at 9pm on Monday October 30th. As it is an outdoor walking tour that runs rain or snow, please dress appropriately. | |||||||||||
October 30 2017, 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| The Willows and 3 Classy Ladies @ Lorenzo's Cafe The Willows are making a name for themselves as a dynamic close harmony A cappella trio, wowing audiences with their signature nostalgic charm. With Krista Deady as contralto, Andrea Gregorio as soprano and Lauren Pedersen as mezzo-soprano, the refreshing harmonies of these sophisticated songstresses will transport you back to the classiest of eras in music—today. | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, | |||||||||||
| Traveling Oak Table Sessions for Women with Lorna Tureski @ The Caetani Centre $225.00 for 10 sessions 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Lorna Tureski lives in Armstrong with her husband and a grove of fir trees. She likes to write all sorts of things, sometimes with other people, such as the play, We’re Already Home, a collaborative project published by Wild Sage Press in 2014. Recently, Lorna has been working with Runaway Moon Theatre’s “How Did You Get Here?” suitcase puppet show project. She has an MFA in creative writing from UBCO. In this series you will practice applying the techniques of fiction to your life stories. Bring your tales, whoppers, mythical events, birth, death experiences – anything you want to get down on paper. Or just show up and write from the prompts I give you. Learn how to breathe life into your stories. | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Treat Trail @ Downtown Vernon Kids - get your pillow cases, garbage bags, wagons and anything else you can find ready, because Halloween in #DowntownVernon is just around the corner! On October 31st from 3-5 pm many downtown businesses will be handing out candy and treats to trick-or-treaters under the age of 12. Check back for a map of participating businesses. | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM | |||||||||||
| Planetarium Show @ Okanagan Science Centre Join us for stories about the night sky. Tuesday October 31 from 3:30-4:30 pm FREE for members; regular admission for non-members | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Freak Jazz Halloween @ Record City Apollo Suns & Mountain Sound Get your freak on! Costumes encouraged! Best costume gets their admission refunded. Born from the fusing of seven uniquely talented Winnipeg, Canada based musicians, Apollo Suns have created a refreshing and innovative sound combining instrumental, rock, jazz and experimental music. Apollo Suns constantly challenge themselves in their writing by constructing jazz influenced songs with the end goal of maintaining an overall accessible and catchy track for listeners of all kinds. Cello, percussion, and piano support Leila Neverland's thunderous voice. Introducing Mountain Sound, with original heavy jazz hop right out of Beautiful British Columbia. https://www.mountainsoundmusic.ca/ $10 Advanced $15 Door ALL AGES as always, Kids <12 Free or by donation Cafe Open Doors @ 7, Music by 8 | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Hallowe'en Bonfire & Fireworks 2017 @ Armstrong Fairgrounds Presented by the Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department, the bonfire will begin at 7pm followed by hot dogs and hot chocolate at 7:15pm. Fireworks will begin at 7:45pm. | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| The Contenders with Valdy & Gary Fjellgaard @ Lorenzo's Cafe 16th year in a row the Boys have played Lorenzo's! https://www.valdy.com/ https://www.fjellgaard.bc.ca/ https://www.stonyplainrecords.com/Web/artist.asp?id=510 Two of the best-loved folk and country artists in Canada combine their talents once again. The pair, both based in BC, tour consistently across the country, playing everything from major country festivals to intimate folk clubs. | |||||||||||
October 31 2017, 9:00 PM to 11:55 PM | |||||||||||
| Halloween Costume Contest & Live Music @ The Kal Come celebrate Halloween with Crooked Little Grin Promotions down at The Kal with some live hip hop, rap and DJ's, dancing and of course, no Halloween party is complete without a costume contest! prizes available for 3rd, 2nd, and 1st place. $5 at the door event starts 9pm - midnight https://www.facebook.com/enevoldmusik/ Profound (Vernon BC) https://m.facebook.com/profoundrapper Guests tba | |||||||||||
November 1 2017, | |||||||||||
| Mixed Media for Ages 8-12 with Samantha Hesketh @ the Vernon Community Arts Centre4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Mixed Media for ages 8-12 with Samantha Hesketh at the Vernon Community Arts Centre (4 classes) Learn to create with a variety of mediums! From drawing to collaging to painting and more, we will experiment and create unique works of art you can be proud of. Wednesdays, November 1 to 224:00pm - 6:00pm Members: $100 Non Members: $115 Materials: $10 | |||||||||||
November 1 2017, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Live Model Drawing @ Vernon Community Arts Centre Join us at VCAC on the first Wednesday of each month for an evening of live model drawing. No experience necessary, expressionism encouraged! Easels and drawing boards will be provided but please bring your own drawing materials. Please note these sessions are self directed and therefore no instructor will be present. Participants must be 19 or older. Drop-ins are welcome but pre-registration is highly recommended. Call 250-542-6243 or drop by VCAC to register today! | |||||||||||
November 1 2017, 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Out (T)Here Presentation @ Caetani Cultural Centre Join West-Kootenay's backcountry Petra Hekkenberg at Caetani Cultural Centre for a presentation on her inspirational photos, videos and stories of countless backcountry trips with Vernon where she has lived for one winter. As her goodbye gift to Canada! Free Entrance & Door Prizes! | |||||||||||
November 1 2017, 7:30 PM | |||||||||||
Ken Smedley presents THE CONTENDERS: Gary Fjellgaard and Valdy @ Creekside Theatre16th Annual Tour of the Okanagan Interior with Special Guests Blu & Kelly HopkinsOver the past 16 years of touring and recording together THE CONTENDERS have delighted audiences across Canada with their distinct Western/Roots/Folk style of music that champions vanishing values and the frontier spirit. As Canadian as they come they are Juno Award winners, Country Music Hall of Famers and recipients of The Order of Canada all rolled into one unique brand of character, humour, authenticity and sincerity. An evening with THE CONTENDERS will lift your spirit, touch your soul and leave you grinnin' from ear to ear - guaranteed! Get your tickets early to this evening of laughter and songs to fill your hearts - with The Boys of Rhythm - THE CONTENDERS! | |||||||||||
November 2 2017, | |||||||||||
| The Wiggles Big Show @ Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre $40 All Seats 6:30 PM | |||||||||||
November 3 2017, | |||||||||||
| Harvest Sale Hosted by Rancho Vignola @ Greater Vernon Recreation Centre 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Harvest Sales! Each autumn we bring our new-crop nuts and dried fruit direct to you through our Harvest Sales in various communities in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. Sample before you buy! We set up our events so you can see and taste everything we have to offer - you will always know what you are getting! Products available in 1 lb (454 g), 2 lb (907 g) and 5 lb (2.27 kg), as well as in full cases. You will also find a great selection of Gourmet Gifts for tasty Christmas gift-giving ideas! | |||||||||||
| November 3 2017, 11:00 AM | |||||||||||
| Movies at the Galaxy Cinemas @ Polson Place Mall With new releases every week and family favourites running every Saturday at 11:00 am, Galaxy Cinemas will keep you up to date on all things movie related. Check online for details on current movies, showtimes and availability. https://www.cineplex.com/ | |||||||||||
| November 3 2017, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | |||||||||||
| Grease Sing Along @ Okanagan College Vernon Campus Presented on the big screen at OK College Campus in Vernon – Room D-310. Doors open at 6:30 (rush seating). Tickets – $15 available from Grannies à Gogo members or from the Bean Scene (2923 30th Ave, Vernon) Hosted by Rick and Coreen Smith – refreshments available – room for dancing! | |||||||||||
| November 3 2017, 7:00 PM | |||||||||||
| BCHL Vernon Vipers vs Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Kal Tire Place Cheer on your very own Vernon Vipers at home!  |
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