When: 13th July 2008
Where: Columbia Street, New Westminster
URL: Royal City Show ‘n Shine

5th of July marked the day that over 50 ISK (International School of Kenya) alumni attended a reunion in Washington DC. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it but I enjoyed viewing the many pictures and videos on facebook.

ISK has had a profound impact on my life and I am immensely grateful to have had the pleasure of being an ISK student for 5 years. Hopefully, I will be able to attend the next reunion in 5 years time.

Here’s a short message from Tom Taylor, High School Principal from 1987 to 1996.

Last weekend Ryan and I went on a mini road trip into the interior of BC.  On the Saturday we drove to Manning Park and wanted to check out the wild flowers, unfortunately we were informed that they weren’t appearing yet.  Should have checked before driving down!  So instead we drove up a really windy road to Cascade Lookout and got absolutely drenched and wind swept.  The view was amazing despite the weather.

From this point we really didn’t plan where we were going to go next.  Got back on the highway and drove north.  At a major junction we decided to turn towards Merritt and stay the night there.  There really isn’t much to do in Merritt other than anything country and western.

The next day we decided to drive up to Wells Grey Provincial Park.  We checked out Spahats Falls and Green Mountain Lookout.  On our drive from Clearwater to these two spots we decided keep our eyes peeled for some black bears.  Unfortunately, if there were any around on that day we didn’t see them, Ryan was rather disapointed.  Over the two days we did see loads of deer, a marmot and a very vocal family of Columbian ground squirrels.

This trip was ultimately about driving and testing Ryan’s new car.  The scenary was amazing and the roads take you through some spectacular mountain terrain.  We’re planning a 9 day trip in September.  We haven’t decided where we’ll go, but Ryan is leaning more towards driving down to California.

On Saturday 14th June Ryan, Jutta (Ryan’s mum), Bill (Jutta’s fiancé) and myself went to see Cirque du Soleil Corteo. The show was amazing, an absolute must see!

Come for an evening of laughs and entertainment. Here On The Flight Path is the last play of the season for the Vagabond Players. Four talented actors bring the show alive: John Cummings - Ken Fynn; Faye - Alex Wilson; Angel - Julia Grace; Gwen - Colleen Bignell.

Read the article Local actors taking flight from the local New West newspaper The Record to get a feel for the play and it’s main character.

Almost forgot, Suzanne, Kathy and myself are backstage again and we’re dressed as movers! Nothing special other than changing the scenes in front of the audience (eeck!). Working at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queens Park has been a delightful experience and I highly recommend volunteering at your community theatre.

A comedy by Norm Foster
John Cummings is a lonely and divorced back-porch philosopher. Over three and a half years, three very different women occupy the apartment next door. As John reflects on his relationships with neighbours Fay, Angel & Gwen, he shares his unique views on everything from poets to sex.