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01/14/2025

🚂 GRAND SOMMELIER EXPRESS 🚂

Only in beautiful !!

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure aboard a historic steam locomotive, paired with the finest selections from Summerland’s renowned Bottleneck Drive wineries, cideries, craft breweries, and distilleries. This enchanting afternoon event features a two hour train journey through the picturesque countryside of Summerland, BC. complemented by exceptional drinks, gourmet bites and live music.

EVENT DETAILS
Extended Experience: This year, the event is 30 minutes longer, giving you plenty of time to unwind and enjoy every moment at a relaxed pace.

Assigned Seating: To make sure you can enjoy the ride with your friends, we’ve arranged for assigned seating on the train.

Reception Before Departure: Kick off the event with a welcome reception featuring delicious appetizers, Summerland wines, ciders, craft beers, premium spirits, and live music.

Onboard Tastings: Sommeliers will be on board to guide you through tastings of the region’s best beverages.

Sweet Endings: When we return to the station, indulge in a dessert reception to wrap up your experience.

Exclusive Shopping: Take home a taste of the day’s offerings at the Martin Street Liquor Merchants’ on-site store, where you can purchase your favorite wines, ciders, craft beers, and premium spirits.

Complimentary All-Access Pass: From June 19 to June 23, 2025, enjoy a Complimentary All-Access Pass, entitling you to drop in at participating Bottleneck Drive establishments for a quick tasting—on us! Just show your event ticket's e-receipt and enjoy a tasting at as many locations as you’d like.

Schedule: Start time: 1:30 pm/End time: 5:00 pm
Location: Historic Kettle Valley Railway Depot, Summerland
Ticket Details: Price is $169 per person, plus GST and fees. Includes a scenic return steam train ride with assigned seating, wine, cider, craft beers, premium spirits, appetizers, dessert reception, a scenic stop at a trestle bridge, live music, and your All-Access Pass as described.

Purchase your tickets here:
Friday, June 20 - https://bit.ly/GRANDSOMM2025FRIDAY
Saturday, June 21 - https://bit.ly/GRANDSOMM2025SATURDAY

For more information: https://www.bottleneckdrive.com/

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01/10/2025

🎭The Adams Family🎭

If you know, you know!!

The theatre department at Summerland Secondary School puts on some of the BEST productions in the south Okanagan! This year they are taking on (and will SLAY) a production of "The Adams Family!"

All of SSS's production sell-out quickly, so be sure to grab your tickets FAST and come out to support the students, in what is sure to be a smash hit!!

🎟 Available at Summerland Secondary School main office from 8:30 AM - 4PM.

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01/09/2025

Rollin' Coal will delight you with songs that will bring back memories, and also treat you to novel versions of old favourites. They'll have you cheering for more along with the "Rollin' Coal Rowdies," a group of fans that follow them everywhere!

This well-loved trio has a long resume of places they’ve played, including numerous Legions, local wineries, eateries, and “Parks Alive!” events.

Tickets for this show are $20, or $15 for SCCA members, and are available NOW at Artisans of the Okanagan. You can also reserve tickets via e-transfer to [email protected].

📆 Friday, Jan. 31
🕑 7PM
📍 Summerland Community Centre

There will be a cash bar for wine and beer and a 50/50 draw.

01/07/2025

Awesome Arts

Awesome Arts is a program dedicated to providing Fine Arts opportunities for adults with diverse abilities.

All workshops and courses are led by professional artists with expertise in painting, fibre arts, mixed media and more.

Explore your creativity. Make new friends. Have fun at Awesome Arts!

Our 2025 Awesome Arts dates and times are as follows:

January 16th - 12:30 - 2 pm
February 6th 1 - 2:30 pm
February 20th - 12:30 - 2 pm
March 6th - 1 - 2:30 pm
March 20th - 12:30 - 2 pm

The registration fee is $5.00 Spaces are limited to 12 participants. If you'd like to be added to the wait list, please email [email protected] or call 250-494-4494.

Class fee is $5.00 and includes all supplies.

Register:

https://summerlandarts.com/products/awesome-arts-workshops

12/19/2024

Looking to start your 2025 with a 💥

Join the Kinsmen Club Of Summerland at the stunning SunOka beach in for the 39th Annual Polar Bear Swim!!

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12/18/2024

Start 2025 off with harmony and intention at Heartspace Yoga Boutique - Summerland!

Check out the details below 👇👇👇

Ring in the New Year with harmony and intention. ✨ Join us on New Year’s Eve for a sacred evening of healing vibrations, deep relaxation, and heartfelt connection and transformation. Let the power of sound clear away the old and open space for a vibrant, expansive 2025.

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now. Let’s welcome the new year together, centered and aligned. 💖

12/17/2024

Do you have folks on your list that appreciate unique gifts??

Head on over to Summerland Community Arts Council at the George Ryga Cultural Centre and check out the amazing handcrafted gifts all created by local artists and artisans.



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12/16/2024

Join Santa and Summerland Recreation at the Arena on December 22nd from 1:00 – 2:30pm for hot chocolate, crafts, skating and photos with Santa.

This event is FREE, however, donations to the Summerland Food Bank are encouraged and will be collected on location.

Skate rentals are available for $2.

No sticks or pucks allowed on ice.

Craft table will be above the Arena stands so please dress warm.

We look forward to seeing you all and celebrating the Holiday Season.

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12/13/2024

🚂2025 Grand Sommelier Express🚂

Even though it is 7 months away, the Summerland's Bottleneck Drive 2025 Grand Sommelier Express is already 30% sold out!!

Whether you want to treat yourself or treat someone with a gift for the holidays, run 🏃‍♀️don't walk 🚶‍♂️to the website below and grab your tickets, NOW!

Looking for a uniquely Summerland gift? 🎁

Give the gift of a one-of-a-kind experience with tickets to the 2025 Grand Sommelier Express! 🚂🍷🍎🥃

Tickets are already 30% sold, so don't wait to purchase yours as they will be gone in a flash ⚡

Purchase your tickets here:

Friday, June 20 - https://bit.ly/GRANDSOMM2025FRIDAY
Saturday, June 21 - https://bit.ly/GRANDSOMM2025SATURDAY

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12/12/2024

🎶🎄FAMILY CHRISTMAS SINGALONG🎄🎶

How about a lovely alternative to going out caroling: a Christmas Carol singalong, indoors at the Summerland Community Centre! This is a participation event and not a concert, so bring your whole family down to enjoy and take part in holiday fun together!

The gracious and intrepid Monday Night Strummers will be hosting this event. Not only will they be playing their instruments, they will also have a projector showing all the words up on a screen so you can sing your heart out with confidence!

If you play an instrument, bring it along because the chords will also be right up there, too! There will be a selection of both sacred and secular tunes to enjoy.

A treat of spiced Christmas tea and hot chocolate with whipped cream or marshmallows will be on offer, plus cookies!

Come join in for a fun holiday experience without spending a fortune! Only $5 per person, just to cover operating costs.



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12/11/2024

🎅LUNCH WITH SANTA!🎅

Santa, Mrs. Claus and some of the elves from the North Pole will be stopping by Summerland Legion this Sunday, December 2nd from 11am-1pm for some fun and lunch with kiddos.

Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy to support the Summerland Food Bank!!