Sugar Free Please Café has opened at #102 – 2041 Harvey Avenue in the Woodfire Bakery complex, facing Harvey Avenue. Owned and operated June Alexander, the café is bright and cheery and seats about 30 inside. Sugar Free Please is all sugar free and use almond flour in their baking and high fiber substitutions in their confections and chocolate. Along with a good variety of assorted baking, confections and chocolate products, they offer breakfast items such as breakfast panini’s, avocado toast and waffles. They also offer soups, spinach artichoke dip, meat pies and flatbread. Sugar Free Please has a full line of specialty coffee, tea, and drinks with sugar free syrups. Specials are Tapas Tuesdays, Waffle Wednesdays and Triple Treat Mornings that gives you a free upgrade to large, a free syrup or a free alternative milk if you order from their organic espresso bar before 10:00 a.m. In the café, you can also purchase Sugar Free Please Food products, which is also owned and operated by June. The company manufactures many varieties of sugar and gluten free (KETO) candy with only zero or one percent net carbs per serving and zero grams sugar. June sent me on my way with a cheese scone and some brittle, bark and moka roka, which was all delicious. Open Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Many more Grand Prize winners have come forward in the Maxine DeHart - United Way, Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast. They are Loretta Padilla Pous (Steelcase Leap Office Chair and a Steelcase Ology L Shaped Height Adjustable Office Desk) Sponsored by Heritage Office Furnishings: Charlotte Springate (Pixel Buds Headset) Sponsored by Tom Harris Cellular-TV-Internet; Amanda Banman (Apple iPad 9th Generation) Sponsored by Inspire Property Management Ltd.; Janet Langelaan (Apple Watch) Sponsored by RE/MAX Kelowna; Michele Kirschner (2025 Subscription for Two to the Actor’s Studio Live Theatre, including two tickets to all six shows); Margaret and Ron Helgason (Shark Robot Vacuum) Sponsored by Waste Connections Canada; Janice Ralph (Hudson’s Bay Cosmetic Gift Box) Sponsored by Hudson’s Bay; Gary Parmar (A Secrets of the Deep Coffee Table Book Edition the Art of Dr. Seuss) Sponsored by Art Lovers Gallery; Angelina Olexson (Turner Volkswagen Gift Certificate for a Turner Touch Detail Vehicle Service) Sponsored by Turner Volkswagen; Kevin Warkentin and daughter Brynn Warkentin (CHBC-TV Good News Bear) Sponsored by Audrey Larson; Karen Beaubier (Hudson’s Bay Cosmetic Gift Box) Sponsored by Hudson’s Bay. There are still some grand prizes left to be claimed. Please give me a call at 250-862-7662 to arrange for pickup at the Ramada Hotel.
Gil Vallee has joined Argus Properties Ltd. as their new Director of Hospitality. With over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Gil holds a general manager PMP certification and has served on various industry boards including Chairman of Hotels Red Deer. A graduate of SAIT’s Hospitality Management Program, he began his career in food and beverage management and later transitioned into general management, leading three major properties over a 2-year span before moving into Director of Operations roles. His expertise spans P&L, management, contractor relations, brand management, business development, contract negotiations, and renovations. gvallee@argusproperties.ca
Speaking of the Eldorado Resort, The 33rd Annual Innkeeper’s Gala at the Hotel Eldorado presented by the Eldorado Resort is one of the Okanagan’s most highly anticipated events, in support of the KGH Foundation. The black-tie affair is November 16th and is an unforgettable evening featuring all-you-can-eat gourmet foods stations, an array of enticing beverages, live entertainment, music, DJ, dancing and a silent and live auction. Tickets are now on sale and going fast. Secure your tickets today at www.eventbriteca/e/33rd-annual-innkeepers-gala-tickets-1004843864047?aff=mxndhrt
URBA After Hours is November 6th at Rutland Thrift Store for an evening of shopping and networking featuring exclusive sales pricing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Owned and operated by Marlene and Gary Green, Pink Heart Boutique has opened at 2917 Pandosy Street in the Pandosy Village. Pink Heart offers a stylish and fashion forward quality selection of women’s brand clothing from around the globe, including Italy, Amsterdam and Montreal. The boutique’s clothing is a curated selection of high-quality trend-setting pieces that celebrates a person’s individuality and style. They carry timeless pieces ranging from contemporary, casual and professional to some fun funky looks. At Pink Heart Boutique you will find cardigans, blouses, travel wear, vests, dresses, tops, dress pants, and a good selection of jeans. Some of the brands that Pink Heart carry are FDJ, Eternelle, Bella Amore, Suzy D, Habitat and Jessica Laura. They also carry the exclusive line of Escape sourced directly from Australia which are bright fun dresses. Pink Heart carries many jean lines including Femme Fatale from Italy, the popular French Dressing jeans and Lola from Montreal. They also offer accessories of jewellery to complement the clothing lines. Soon to be on the racks and shelves of the boutique will be many lines of linen for the New Year. Open seven days a week 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Kelowna Capri Rotary Club is sending a 40 ft. container of medical supplies to Ukraine. A fundraising dinner co-sponsored with Kelowna Stands With Ukraine with traditional Ukrainian food, beverages, entertainment and auction will be held on November 16th at 5:30 p.m. in the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish Hall, 1933 Barlee Road. Dinner tickets are $60.00 and can be purchased on-line through EVENTBRITE and/or Club Rotarians. Donations to the cause can also be made by calling Lockie Bracken at 250-869-5432 and a charitable receipt can be issued for amounts over $50.00. The Capri Rotary Club engaged with Rotary Clubs in the Vancouver area to secure the medical supplies to be shipped.
Vik Bains, Branch Manager of TD Canada Trust, Plaza 33 Branch in Rutland has won his age group at the recent 2024 Apple Marathon, Apple Race Series. Vik was successful in his age group of 40 to 49 years and finished in 3 hours, 22 minutes and 22 seconds. In 2019 Vik won the overall entire race in 2 hours, 38 minutes and 8 seconds. Vik’s coach is former Kelowna Rockets Captain Jason Deleurme.
Habitat for Humanity Okanagan’s Jingle Build 2024 at the Laurel Packinghouse is November 21st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. hosted by RE/MAX Kelowna. Teams of five can now register for a fee of only $600.00 at www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca/jinglebellbuild/ The coveted Gingy Cup is once again up for grabs. The top five-builds will be showcased at YLW throughout the holiday season as part of Habitat’s Home for the Holidays campaign. This is a great team builder for any company or even for a group of friends and is a ton of fun. I have judged in the past and will again be a judge this year. You won’t want to miss out on this great holiday experience. www.habitatforhumanityokanagan.ca
The Annual Family Monster Bash with another day of family-friendly spooktacular fun is Sunday October 27th at MNP Place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The bash is free to attend but bring a donation for the food bank. Enjoy activities;, bouncy house, Zorb soccer, face painting, Halloween-themed games and free skating. Event is recommended for ages 2-12 but all friendly monsters are welcome to attend.
The Recovery Spa, a leader in holistic health services, is celebrating their 5th anniversary in business with an exclusive anniversary event on Saturday, November 2nd at #3 - 2936 Pandosy Street. Owned and operated by Josh Stilborn, they will be offering exclusive anniversary deals, free BioCharger demos and an entry to win a year of free compression therapy. www.therecoveryspa.ca
Amour Mio Sauna (formerly Amora Day Spa) is a new European Spa, with sauna that has opened at 101A – 545 Lawrence Avenue. Owned and operated by Tatyana Bliss, this is a unique holistic Northern and Eastern European sauna experience for relaxation, stress relief and health. The serene ambiance of the wellness house offers authentic Finnish dry saunas and Nordi Wet Banya with traditional birch or oak whisks. A sauna service looks like this: sauna first for 20 minutes, then into cold, sauna again, then into the tea room to relax. This is done three times before you shower and go on your way. Other services offered is reflexology, massage, body scrubs, relaxation methods, infrared body wraps, organic skin treatments and over 20 types of complimentary gourmet teas and juices to finish the service. Amour Mio also use a special cold tub outside with a dousing method. Included in the service is robes, towels and even shampoo. Their holistic practices include BodyTalk, Tibetian Singing Bowl Therapy and Positive Intention Session. Single sessions or bundles available. Open seven days a week. Wednesdays is ladies day. www.armourmiosauna.ca
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Birthdays of the week – David Knapp (Oct.31); Roy Kunicky (Oct. 31); Cathy Vinkle (Oct. 31); Katie Janzen (Oct. 31); Shaun Pierce (Nov. 1); Nathan Flavel (Nov. 1); Mark Whittle (Nov. 1); Gabe Cipes (Nov. 1); Greg Pidlaski (Nov. 1); Janet McCartney (Nov. 1); Alex Recsky (Nov. 2); George Colpron (Nov. 2); Don Urquhart (Nov. 2); Doreen Gray (Nov. 3); Les Crosby (Nov. 4); Ezra Cipes (Nov. 4); Terry Hoogewoonink (Nov. 5); Wendy Wright (Nov. 5).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Terry Hoogewoonink. Terry, please pick up your Birthday Cake from any Specialty Bakery by Tuesday, November 5.
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City Councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662. E-mail max@maxinedehart.ca
