Papa Johns Pizza has opened their new third location in our area in Rutland at 139 Hwy. W. between Subway and Olympia Taverna. Owned and operated by Geoff Lindquist with Director of Operations Scott Patten, this Papa Johns location can now easily service all of Rutland, Black Mountain, University Heights and the airport areas of our city. Along with opening this new location, Papa Johns has also renovated their stores, boasting a brand-new image, which is fresh, bright and modern. Papa Johns pizza offers never-frozen dough, fresh-packed sauce, no fillers, real meat,100% mozzarella cheese, fresh-cut veggies, no trans-fats, MSG, BHA, or BHT and no partially hydrogenated oils. Along with their extensive handcrafted specialty pizza menu or create your own pizza, one of the most popular pizza’s is The Works Deluxe. You can choose stuffed crust, parmesan crusted, thin crust or gluten free. They also offer Italian-style folded flatbread sandwiches, Papa bowls and sides of boneless wings, breadsticks, cheese sticks and desserts. To celebrate the opening of their Rutland store, Papa Johns is offering an opening special in all their stores of one large, one topping pizza for only $9.99 for the next several weeks. Open 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday. www.papajohns.ca
Crowe MacKay LLP has two new CPA’s. Alana Haskins and Zac Wagner were both successful CFE Writers this past May and have now received their professional designations and Crowe MacKay celebrates with them for their dedication and perseverance. David Gautier is the Managing Director of the Kelowna office at 500 – 1620 Dickson Avenue. www.crowemackay.ca
Kelowna’s Home décor closet cleanout is Sunday, September 29th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Laurel Packinghouse. The Laurel will be jam-packed with tables of all types of gently used home decor items with an eclectic mix of vintage, contemporary and one-of-a-kind pieces such as vases, lamps, art, small furniture, accessories, cushions, all types of tableware, and much more. I have secured a table and would like all of you to stop by and visit and perhaps purchase some of my wonderful wares. I do have a lot of beautiful décor items, large and small, as I have been cleaning for the past month and I have priced them all to sell! The event includes great deals, door prizes and a special VIP hour available with pre-purchased tickets. There will be great finds and remember, those who come early will get the best selection, but those who come later will get the best price. Habitat for Humanity is the charitable recipient for this event and any leftover home decor items that the vendors would like to donate will be donated to Restore. Admission is $5.00 and gets you an entry for one of the great door prizes. $10.00 Limited VIP Tickets are also available in advance to get early admission. www.greatclosetcleanout.com. Roseanne Ting-Mak Brown is the event producer.
Trinity Legacy Foundation (TLF), the organization that oversees Helen’s Acres and supports local and global mission work has a new executive director. Scott Cochrane assumed the leadership role on a full-time basis this month. Scott has a long history as a member of Trinity Church, having served as executive pastor from 2004 to 2008. More recent, he was international vice president of Global Leadership Network, based in Chicago, from 2012 to 2023. Former TLF executive director Bethany Raine has relocated to Ontario.
ICD (Institute of Corporate Directors) BC Chapter is hosting Governing through Change: How Agile Processes and AI Impact an Organization. On Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. at the Kelowna Yacht Club. Launi Skinner, CEO of First West Credit Union and former President of Starbucks USA will describe how to not only navigate technological and economic changes, but how organizations should employ their core values and strategies during these times to thrive. To register email bcinfo@icd.ca
Rose Adams is celebrating her 15th anniversary with the Kelowna Hostess. If you would like to jo this wonderful volunteer organization, contact Roberta Withers at davebert@shaw.ca. Darlene Hass and Grace Naka are the co-chairs of Kelowna Hostess. Many organizations have used the services of the Kelowna Hostess as they bring sparkle to any event. You will see many of them at the Maxine DeHart – United Way, Ramadas Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast as they have helped us out for many years, and I am ever grateful to all of them.
Two Canadian brands, with roots in Kelowna have joined forces to offer nutritious and fun Kids Meal Combos that parents can trust, and kids will love. The Chopped Leaf, the fast casual restaurant chain has taken their Kids Meal menu and created a balanced and delicious combo that includes a fruit snack from SunRype®, a long-standing Canadian food and drink brand. Chopped Leaf is the first fast-casual restaurant to include the brand new SunRype® snacks on their menu. The Kids Meal will be offered with SunRype’s newly launched SunRype® Fruit to Go Bites. The Apple Strawberry bites are made from real fruit puree and juices and are free from preservatives, contain no artificial flavours or colours. They are gluten free, nut free and vegan perfect for kids with dietary restrictions. The Chopped Leaf is located in the Cooper Centre, Mission Park Shopping Centre and in West Kelowna.
Calling all aficionado doughs, fungi and gals, meat lovers and vegetarians. When life wants a pizza you have to cheese the day. Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) presents its popular Pizza Wars 2024 – History in the Baking. Join them for a slice of fun where Rutland pizzerias face off in a taste-off, battling until their competitors are left in the crust. Join them on October 2nd at Interior Savings Credit Union 185 Rutland Road S. from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for delicious pizza and fierce competition. Don’t miss out. There is no topping this deluxe event.
The Maxine DeHart – United Way, Ramada Hotel Drive-Thru Breakfast is fast approaching on Thursday, October 17th, from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Thanks to all the sponsors who were able to make the Sponsor Breakfast at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre on Friday, September 13th to review the event. There were over 102 sponsors that attended, and it was a great morning seeing all of you and your excitement for this event. I will be sending a follow-up of the Drive-thru for the sponsors who could not make the sponsor event. It’s also great to see so many returning sponsors including Turner Volkswagen. You might be lucky enough to receive one of many car detailing vouchers from Turner’s. Dairyland is again providing their popular yogurt for every bag, and you will also get some goodies from Canco Petroleum. Sleep Country will again be providing a large gift basket as will Jason and Rosy Agostino, owners of Mervyn’s the Body Shop. Papa Johns has been a sponsor for many years with valued coupons in every bag. You might even receive one of their famous free pizzas. All the Save On Foods have come on board as major sponsors this year. Milestones Grill + Bar have come in as a sponsor as has Care Dental. Last Drive-Thru some lucky participants received Electric Toothbrush vouchers in their bags. Westkey Graphics has been a sponsor for the entire time of the Drive-Thru and again has provided us with all the print and digital poster for distribution. It’s quite the job with all the new and existing sponsors and their work is much appreciated. If anyone would like to donate a prize for one of the bags or a gift card please give me a call at 250-862-7662. Everything donated is appreciated as we fill about 1,400+ bags. There are many ways in which you can help, and we can always make it work for both of us. Also, if you would like to come and help us bag the bags on October 16th for a couple of hours you are always welcome. Just give me a call.
Birthdays of the week – Happy 90th Lambert Schmalz (Sept. 28); Chuck Hutchinson (Sept. 25); Brad Cronquist (Sept. 25); Chris Jones (Sept. 25); Karly Fiddes (Sept. 26); Stacey Robertson (Sept. 25); Jim Gabriel (Sept. 25); Charlie Styles, my brother-in-law (Sept. 26); Larry Henderson (Sept. 26); Monika Grimmer (Sept. 27); Kevin Mead (Sept. 27); Don Harrison (Sept. 27); Axelle Bazett (Sept. 27); Ellen Churchill (Sept. 27); Barry Gibbs, Pheonix (Sept. 28); Penny Caley (Sept. 28); Dorothy Donaldson (Sept. 28); Barb Hill (Sept. 28); Geri Grainger (Sept. 28); Betty Casey (Sept. 29); Donna Greer (Sept. 29); Shawn Pearson (Sept. 29); Brenda Lawrence (Sept. 30); Pam Watland (Sept. 30); Dr. Kyleen Myrah (Sept. 30); Steve Jarvis (Sept. 30); Wayne Salisbury (Sept. 30); Dave Lindsay (Oct. 1); Suzie Docherty (Oct. 1); Mary Jane Drouin (Oct. 1); Teresa May Teschner (Oct. 1); Mikayla Erickson (Oct. 1); Justin O’Connor (Oct. 1).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Suzie Docherty. Suzie, please pick up your Birthday Cake at any Specialty Bakery by October 1/2024.
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
