TheVillageVibe Your Weekly Source for What’s Happening in Sun Peaks Feb 7 - Feb 13 , 2018 • Volume 13, Issue 13 STAY CONNECTED! www.SunPeaksResort.com 1.800.807.3257 #sunpeaks360 WEDNESDAY, FEB 7 ArtZone Life Drawing Sessions Artists from every skill level are welcome! Bring your sketch book (medium size or larger) and graphite pencil, or any other drawing medium of your choice, such as wine/willow charcoal, pressed charcoal, conte crayons, etc. Live clothed models. Short and long gestures. Please come 15 minutes early. Location: Sunburst Meeting Room at the Nancy Greene Cahilty Hotel & Suites Rate: $60 for 6 Sessions (Members) $70 (Non Members) Contact: [email protected]THURSDAY, FEB 8 A special reunion Open Mic Night with Twisted Covers Last season, Miguel was the bar supervisor, open mic host and promoter for Morrisey’s Public House. He became a very important member of the Sun Peaks community, and now he is coming back with the Twisted Covers for a reunion performance. Twisted Covers is a band that emerged from jam sessions in a garage in Sun Peaks back in 2017. Babo, Craig and Miguel, percussion, bass and guitar respectively, make an acoustic trio that “twists” popular songs into different music styles. Location: Morrisey’s Public House Time: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.6062 Live music with Keith Scott Blues Remarkably versatile, Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist Keith Scott has been working his way methodically up through the blues’ ranks since his parents bought him his first guitar at age 14 and his young ears heard Muddy Waters in 1980. Location: Voyageur Bistro Time: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.5268 THURSDAY, FEB 8 Fireside Party with live music by Kelly Spencer Location: Masa’s Bar + Grill Time: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.5434 FRIDAY, FEB 9 Friday Race Series Come one, come all! Regardless of your ability level we encourage everyone to enter the recreational, fun for everyone (boarders and skiers) Friday Race Series. Racers will compete in their respective age categories and we also have a category for anyone that has a race suit, and would like to compete in a pro category. Time: 10:15am Course Inspection 11:15am Racing Starts 4:00pm Awards at The Annex Rate: $15 per person Contact: 250.578.5474 / [email protected]Masa’s Club Nights Location: Masa’s Bar + Grill Time: 8:00pm to 1:00am Contact: 250.578.5434 Live Music with Jeremy Kneeshaw Trio A songwriter and performer, Jeremy made the leap from a full time Carpenter to musician in 2015. From early beginnings in piano at the age of 2, music has been his passion for his entire life; playing Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Flute, Accordion and more. Location: Morrisey’s Public House Time: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.6062
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TheVillageVibeYour Weekly Source for What’s Happening in Sun Peaks Feb 7 - Feb 13 , 2018 • Volume 13, Issue 13
ArtZone Life Drawing SessionsArtists from every skill level are welcome! Bring your sketch book (medium size or larger) and graphite pencil, or any other drawing medium of your choice, such as wine/willow charcoal, pressed charcoal, conte crayons, etc. Live clothed models. Short and long gestures. Please come 15 minutes early.
Location: Sunburst Meeting Room at the Nancy Greene Cahilty Hotel & Suites
A special reunion Open Mic Night with Twisted CoversLast season, Miguel was the bar supervisor, open mic host and promoter for Morrisey’s Public House. He became a very important member of the Sun Peaks community, and now he is coming back with the Twisted Covers for a reunion performance. Twisted Covers is a band that emerged from jam sessions in a garage in Sun Peaks back in 2017. Babo, Craig and Miguel, percussion, bass and guitar respectively, make an acoustic trio that “twists” popular songs into different music styles.
Location: Morrisey’s Public HouseTime: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.6062
Live music with Keith Scott BluesRemarkably versatile, Chicago-based blues/rock guitarist Keith Scott has been working his way methodically up through the blues’ ranks since his parents bought him his first guitar at age 14 and his young ears heard Muddy Waters in 1980.
Fireside Party with live music by Kelly SpencerLocation: Masa’s Bar + GrillTime: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.5434
FRIDAY, FEB 9
Friday Race SeriesCome one, come all! Regardless of your ability level we encourage everyone to enter the recreational, fun for everyone (boarders and skiers) Friday Race Series. Racers will compete in their respective age categories and we also have a category for anyone that has a race suit, and would like to compete in a pro category.
Time: 10:15am Course Inspection 11:15am Racing Starts 4:00pm Awards at The AnnexRate: $15 per personContact: 250.578.5474 / [email protected]
Masa’s Club NightsLocation: Masa’s Bar + GrillTime: 8:00pm to 1:00amContact: 250.578.5434
Live Music with Jeremy Kneeshaw TrioA songwriter and performer, Jeremy made the leap from a full time Carpenter to musician in 2015. From early beginnings in piano at the age of 2, music has been his passion for his entire life; playing Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Flute, Accordion and more.
Location: Morrisey’s Public HouseTime: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.6062
Sun Peaks Kids YogaDrop the kids off at the Sundance Kids Centre for a 30 minute session of fun, yoga-inspired stretching with local yoga instructor Sue Price. Bring comfortable clothing, yoga mats provided.
Location: Sundance Kids CentreTime: 4:15pm to 4:45pmPrice: $7per child or $12 for 2 children from same household.
Discounted multi day punch cards available.
Quizzy Rascal Quiz/Trivia NightThis weekly trivia night is a local favourite with prizes to be won!
Location: Masa’s Bar & Grill Time: 8:00pmPrice: $2 per person Teams of 6
TUESDAY, FEB 13
Family Fun Night at the Skating RinkThis weekly evening activity is all about the kids and having fun! Enjoy outdoor ice skating, games, music, and of course our mascot, Harry Bear, is always on location with complimentary hot chocolate to keep everyone warm. Rentals are not included.
Location: Sun Peaks Skating RinkTime: 5:00pm to 6:30pmPrice: Children 12 and under skate for FREE and must be
accompanied by an adult. Contact: 250.578.5533
ONGOING
Ski With NancySki with Olympic Gold Medalist Nancy Greene Raine! Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Location: Top of Sunburst Express chairlift Time: 1:00pm
Black Beaver AthleticLocated in the Kookabura Lodge. Drop In, 10 session punch cards, part-time or unlimited monthly memberships available.
Alpine Conditioning Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 6:45am to 7:45am
Open Gym Monday to Friday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday 6:15pm to 7:15pm & Saturday 11:30pm to 2:30pm,
SATURDAY, FEB 10
Avalanche Skills Training 1An AST 1 course is where you will learn the fundamentals of travelling in avalanche terrain. An AST 1 course includes a minimum of seven hours in the classroom instruction (February 10) followed by one full day in the field (February 17) and is suitable for people with basic training and little experience.
Location: Sun Peaks Rate: $259 per person Limited space available,Contact: 250.318.0722 / [email protected]
Roman Catholic MassLocation: Sun Peaks Grand Hotel Alpine RoomTime: 4:00pm Contact: 250.572.6151
Live music with Steve Smith from Maritime Kitchen PartyLet Steve bring that foot-stomping feeling back to Sun Peaks with music heavily influenced with Canadiana such as Great Big Sea, Stompin’ Tom, Neil Young and more. Throw in some MKP originals, rock, country and more and the party is “rarin’ to go!”
Location: Morrisey’s Public HouseTime: 8:00pm Contact: 250.578.6062
Masa’s Club NightsLocation: Masa’s Bar + GrillTime: 8:00pm to 1:00amContact: 250.578.5434
SUNDAY, FEB 11
BC Family Day Weekend Celebration On Sunday, February 11 enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and face painting and more at the base of the Platter Lift. Sun Peaks mascot Harry Bear will also be there for selfies and high fives! You can also participate in the following FREE activities: Bungee Trampoline 12:00pm - 2:00pm Tube Park 1:00pm - 3:00pm Skating Rink 2:00pm - 4:00pmLocation: Waiver signing, Slopeside Village Day LodgeContact: 250.578.5399 / [email protected]
Sun Peaks Mid-Mountain Worship ServiceLocation: Mid-mountain chapel, lift ticket required Time: 1:00pm
Nancy Greene Welcome ReceptionLocation: Sun Peaks Grand Reading Room Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pmPrice: Free
MONDAY, FEB 12
BC Family DayOn BC Family Day, Monday February 12, alpine lift tickets and Nordic day tickets are 50% off for BC residents*. These special tickets are available at ticket windows only. *Must show proof of BC residency.
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Activities DeskLocated in the Village Day Lodge. Open daily from 8:00am to 7:00pm. Contact: 250.578.5542 / [email protected]
Horse Drawn Sleigh RidesTours are approximately 30 to 40 minutes in length.
*Minimum participants apply.
Nightly Sleigh Rides - Up to 11 passengers Tuesday to Thursday 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm & 7:00pm Friday to Monday 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm & 8:00pm
Private Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Groups of 1 to 4, 1 to 9 & 1 to 11 passengers
Snowshoe Rentals and ToursA snowshoe trail pass is required to access our snowshoe trail network. The pass is included with snowshoe rentals and tours.
Winter Wonderland Tour - Approximately 2 Hours Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays, 1:00pm Moonlight Snowshoe & S’mores - Approximately 2 Hours Friday, Saturday & Monday, 6:00pm Alpine Snowshoe Experience - Approximately 2 Hours Sunday, 10:00am Valley of the Lynx - Approximately 2 Hours Sunday, 2:00pm
Rentals Available daily 8:30am to 5:00pm
Snowmobiling Tours A valid driver’s license is required for all snowmobile operators. Passengers do not require a valid driver’s license.
Canadian Snowmobiling - 2 Hour Tour Daily at 8:30am, 11:30am and 2:30pm Canadian Snowmobiling - 4 Hour Tour Daily at 8:30am and 11:30am Canadian Snowmobiling - Wiener Roast Daily at 5:30pm, includes 1 hour of driving time. *2 sled minimum is required for this tour to operate.
Snow Limo ToursSnow Limo makes the on-mountain snow gliding experience accessible to everyone! No need to be a skier or snowboarder to enjoy all the mountain has to offer. All tours available upon request.
5 Mile Tour - 30 Minutes Sundance Explorer - 1 Hour Otchuka’s Secret - 2 Hours
Central Reservations
Located in the Tourism Sun Peaks office in the upper village, Central Reservations is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Contact: 250.578.5399 / [email protected]
Guided Ice FishingTours available daily, advanced booking required.
*Weather permitting. No experience necessary. Fishing licenses required
4 Hour Tour - 2 to 4 guests 7:30am to 11:30am & 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Dog Sledding3 sleds per tour time. 2 double/1 single or 3 doubles up to a maximum of 350lbs per sled.
Bucket List - 45 Minute Tour Daily, 1:00pm Into the Wild - 1.5 Hour Tour Daily, 9:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm & 4:00pm
SkiBike Tours and RentalsRequirements: 12 years and older, provide their own alpine lift tickets valid for the day of their tour or rental, provide their own ski or snowboard boots. 1 day advanced booking is required for tours and rentals.
2 Hour Guided Tour - 1 to 4 Guests Daily at 9:00am & 1:00pm
Rentals Available daily from 9:00am and must be returned by 4:00pm. *Must have participated in a SkiBike 2 Hour Guided Tour prior to renting or have previous experience (must be pre-approved).
Kamloops Blazers Hockey GameAn evening at a Kamloops Blazers hockey game made complete with transportation. Advanced bookings are required. Game packages are subject to availability.
NEXT GAME: Wednesday, February 7 vs. Spokane Chiefs
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Alpine Fondue & Starlight DescentTake a twilight ride up the Sunburst Express to enjoy a three course meal in the newly renovated Sunburst Lodge. Wednesday and Thursday, 4:45pm to 8:00pm. *All participants must be at least 14 years of age and at least intermediate skiers / snowboarders.
Cat Trax Groomer RidesThis is your chance to join one of our snow groomers in a pisten bully snow groomer, and witness first hand how they work their magic on the ski runs! Daily at 6:00pm. Groomer rides are 45 minutes in length. Tours must be booked by 3:00pm. All participants must be at least 14 years of age.
First TracksEver wished you could have a mountain of fresh powder and perfect corduroy to yourself? Our First Tracks experience will make your wish come true! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday starting at 7:45am. Tickets must be purchased in advance by noon on the previous day. Weather conditions may cause cancellation or substitution of the Elevation chairlift.
Guest ServicesLocated in the Village Day Lodge, Guest Services is open daily from 8:00am to 4:30pmContact: 250.578.5474 / [email protected]
Sports School LessonsLocated in the Village Day Lodge, next to Guest Services. The Sun Peaks Sports School is open daily between 8:00am and 4:30pm.
Sun Host Mountain ToursMeet the Sun Hosts slopeside between the Sunburst chairlift and the Village Day Lodge and find the group for your ability level and terrain preferences. Complimentary tours depart daily at 9:15am and 1:00pm. Please be at the meeting location 10 minutes early.
Bungee TrampolineOpen daily, 12:00pm to 7:00pm. The bungee trampoline is suitable for people of all ages between 20lbs and 220lbs.
Tube ParkOpen daily, 12:00pm to 7:00pm. All ages are welcome and tubes are provided.
Sun Peaks Outdoor Skating RinkOperations dependent on weather and conditions. For up-to-date operating hours, please contact Guest Services.
Sundance Kids CentreLocated next to the Village Day Lodge. Open from 8:00am to 4:00pm Contact: 250.578.5433 / [email protected]
ChildmindingDaily, 1 Hour (min. 2 hours), Half Day, Full Day and Lunch Add-On
Kids Activity Nights Monday to Saturday, 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Nightly activities, movies, games and crafts.
Sun Peaks Health Centre & Family PracticeOpen Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Advanced access appointments available. Please call ahead.
Website: sunpeakshealth.com
Contact: 778.644.0635
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Slip your feet into a rosehip and sweet birch foot soak and enjoy “sleepy time” tea and a sweet maple treat followed by a gentle back scrub with pine and fir balsam salt and hot towels which will softly
cleanse your back. Then enjoy a full body hot stone massage with lemongrass butter. $145 – Allow 75 min [email protected] 250.578.0086
$5.99 Appy SpecialDaily from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Mention this ad and receive a free coffee when you purchase a bag of our delicious
donuts!
FREE ski thermals with every purchase of Gusti snowsuit set: jacket, pants, mittens, neck warmer and hat.
Infant to age 14yrs
EVERYDAY at Masa’s Bar + Grill Happy Hour from 3-5pm Chicken, pork, beef or regular nachos for only $10 and drink specials!
TUESDAY is chicken parmi and chips day. Add a pint of Granville Island draft for $5.
Order an extra large pizza or two large pizzas and get a free 2 litre of pop, valid Monday through Thursday *1 free 2 litre per order
