Monthly Archives: June 2009

Ride the Giant 2 Longboard Event coming to Summerland this summer!

Wow, the events and festivals just keep coming to our small town!  Summerland continues to grow its reputation as superb host venue for a wide variety of events in the Okanagan…Kind of strange when you think we are not a … Continue reading

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Received confirmation from the Chamber for Feast of Fields event in SUMMERLAND!

This is fantastic news, and all of Summerland should really get behind this event. Summerland is the perfect small town to host this event for the first time ever outside the lower mainland and Vancouver Island area. If you go … Continue reading

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news release: Summerland Developer Initiative to benefit downtown core

Summerland: The developers of Victoria Place condos, downtown Summerland, are pleased to announce a first for Okanagan Condo Project Marketing. Re/Max Orchard Country is hosting a downtown event from dawn to dusk on Wednesday June 24…Re/Max will feature live updates … Continue reading

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Love coaching soccer so much…would like it if we had won.

what a great game our guys played. close loss, though, and it is disappointing but not really since we all know how hard our team worked. Next weekend against Osooyos (how do you even spell that name) should be a … Continue reading

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Congrats to Mike Stohler on the organic winery here in Summerland

Mike and family are really working hard at their organic vineyard, and he is slamming the r.e. market at the same time! http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/summerlandreview/business/47562982.html

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Some questions being asked about the bluegrass festival in Summerland…

http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/summerlandreview/entertainment/47553077.html http://www3.telus.net/SBG/contact.htm Hope that helps with info on the blue grass festival this weekend in Summerland!

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BIG EVENTS COMING TO SUMMERLAND, be a part of the excitement of our small town this month!

Where to start with this list!!! Summerland, long well known as the FESTIVAL TOWN of the Okanagan, is fast becoming known for its events! We just finished a very successful Action Fest, and hot on those heels going right now … Continue reading

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Action Fest was a blast! Grad weekend here we come, Summerland!

Last weekend was a great one here in town, lots of great weather, fun people, partying and great music in the park…heard some real positive comments about one I missed…I think they are the Salmon Armenians? Heard they were excellent. … Continue reading

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448 North Beach

New Listing Spectacular lake and valley views! This fabulous property is waiting for your building plans. The 0.79 acre lot is gently sloping, and just minutes from Summerland. It lends itself to many building styles and is perfect for a … Continue reading

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I finished the Giants Head Run at Action Fest

I ran the race in 32 minutes 15 seconds, finishing third fastest Summerland male age 40 to 59…

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Action Fest Weekend is finally here! Yahoo, fun in the park tonight

lots going on in town, and busy busy weekend. Just hoping my allergy headache gets snuffed before the Giants Head run tomorrow!

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Victoria Place Open house today, gonna be busy in the heat!

Got the pictures posted today…took a while..so much to do so little time. We hired a very professional local photographer to do these, and just love how they turned out. This guy went above and beyond the call in giving … Continue reading

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Summerland is the only small Okanagan town that still

genuinely displays the benefits of graceful growth…Summerland has come of age as a premier winery & vineyard destination, but its greatest charms are its timeless ones… Vineyards and Wineries, Orchards and Fruit Stands, Golf Courses and Restaurants, People Beaches & … Continue reading

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Pending U.S. Home Sales Up 6.7%, Biggest Gain in Over 7 Years

The US market is bottoming or has or will be. One party thru the Victoria Place open house on the weekend is very close to buying, but is “afraid” that it might not be bottom yet. Fair enough. Might not … Continue reading

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Will be having a big soccer practice tonight…team is doing great, and

would like to build on the momentum. This weekend game is Osooyos will be pivotal. Found time for my first run in a while and did ok getting ready for the Giants Head Action fest run this weekend. And, need … Continue reading

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