Chase Recreation staff have popcorn, pop, and other goodies available during Movie Nights, held each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the Chase Community Hall during the summer months.
The sound system is excellent, very much like a movie theatre, surrounding the audience with sound has an engaging effect.
Hunger Games was the feature shown July 19. As I had recently read the book, this was an opportunity to compare versions, a review of perspectives a way to further explore the story.
The book was: written by Suzanne Collins, and the final screenplay version was created by Suzanne Collins and Gary Ross. The Hunger Games was filmed in various locations, all in North Carolina.
The book holds appeal for boys and girls over the age of 12, but the violent content was even more prominent on screen. A PG-13 rating was issued and so there were a number of younger viewers in the room. Personally, I found the movie a bit over the top for violence, and left the hall feeling a bit over-stimulated for the drive home. Fortunately by the time I was ready for sleep, the images had mostly left my psyche, with no nightmares resulting.
Kylie Schmidt, who had read the Hunger Games, was in the audience July 19, and put things into perspective. “The special effects were the best part, though overall the book was way better.
Chloe Hassler said, “I enjoyed the movie, though there were parts missing, it wasn’t as good as the book.”
“The movie was really good, but not as good as the book,” Caillen Anderson agreed.
I wasn’t able to speak with anyone who had seen the film version, without having read the book. I did wonder as I watched the movie, whether the story was as well understood to someone who hadn’t read it. Though the film was longer, at two-and-a-half hours, I had to agree with Hassler there was much more to the story in the book.
Patrons of the CRS Movie Night have solved the problem of less-than-comfortable seating by bringing their own lawn chair. There is popcorn and other snacks, with pop available at reasonable prices – as is the $2 admission.
Salmon Festival
The Adams River Salmon Society held its first annual Summer Salmon Festival on Sunday, July 15 at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park.
Puddles left from a downpour the night before had no effect in dampening the spirits of dancers as they stepped and reeled to the sounds of Birchbark.
Promoting and supporting opportunities for education, interpretation and conservation of the cultural and natural values of a healthy, natural environment is the mission of ARSS.
In October each year, the society celebrates the world famous Salute to the Sockeye and encourages higher levels of education, preservation and understanding of our environment.
Organizer Blair Acton recognized an opportunity for educating members of the public who reside seasonally in the Shuswap, along with tourists. An interpretive facility has been developed to help visitors appreciate and understand the ecology of the salmon and the environment.
The interpretive centre plays an important role in the regional economy by attracting people to the area and providing recreational opportunities that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Storyteller Ralph McBryan, of the Little Shuswap Indian Band, held his audience spellbound as he told two traditional tales, Where Salmon Came From and How the Bear Lost His Tail.
McBryan explained that in his culture, knowledge is not written down but passed from generation to generation in the form of stories. Storytelling, he says, is his gift from the Creator, and he is prepared to pass his stories along to a younger member of the band.
When I asked McBryan how he came to realize his talent, he laughed, “It really helps to be a good BS’er. I can talk to anyone, anytime. Getting up in front of a crowd is no problem at all.”
Pottery Sale
The Shuswap is an area where artists draw inspiration. On July 21 and 22 at the North Shuswap Community Association Hall in Celista, there was a showcase of works called the Great Shuswap Pottery Sale.
Pottery was featured in many forms, including a huge collection of whimsical characters, hanging fish, and of course ceramic dishes in all shapes and sizes.
Stained glass, weaving, metal works, sculptures, and a large selection of paintings were also shown — something to suit any tastes in decorating and the variety was tremendous.
If you missed out, the High Country Pottery Sale on Aug. 4 and 5 at Sorrento Memorial Hall will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www.highcountrypotterysale.com for details.
An art show and sale opens at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 and 19 at the North Shuswap Community Hall.
If you need more information contact Ed or Allison at 250- 955-2588 or check out www.northshuswapcommunityhall.ca.
Chase CornStock
The Chase area corn is sweet and delicious, worthy of celebrating with a festival.
Chase CornStock will take place Saturday Aug. 11 from noon to 10 p.m.
The day will be full with music, children’s activities, farmers’ market, food vendors, beer gardens, and of course – corn.
The CornStar stage will feature performances by musicians from throughout the province.
The CornField Market will offer a selection of produce and products from local farmers and crafters, and the Little Kernels Zone will be home to an assortment of crafts and activities for children.
For more information and a schedule of the event, check out the website at www.ChaseCornStock.com or e-mail the committee at chasefestival@gmail.com.