May 17, 2013
Categories: Bloggers, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
Tags:Eijiro Koyama, Fathers, Japanese Canadians, Meiri Itami, Meiri Koyama, Pioneers, Poetry, Winfield BC
The following poem, by Meiri (Koyama) Itami, was written in 1980 to honour Eijiro Koyama. Koyama farmed in the Winfield area in the 1920s. Eijiro Koyama died on January 17, 1956. A Day with Dad on the Farm As … Continue reading →
May 14, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
Tags:Carr's Landing BC, District of Lake Country, Front Porch Meeting
Mark your calendars for Lake Country’s next Front Porch meeting. What: Front Porch Meeting for Carr’s Landing When: Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carr’s Landing Fire Hall Agenda items include updates on Pelmewash Parkway, Integrated Community Sustainability … Continue reading →
May 12, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
Tags:District of Lake Country, Pelmewash Parkway Design Open House
Come out to this open community event and provide your input into the design of Pelmewash Parkway. What: Pelmewash Parkway Design Open House When: Monday, May 13, 2013; 5 – 8 p.m. Where: Lake Country Seniors’ Centre, 9832 Bottom Wood … Continue reading →
May 10, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
On Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 12th, both the Museum and the Patio Café will be open. Scavenger hunts and old fashioned candy for children will be featured in the Museum from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Lake Country Museum and … Continue reading →
May 8, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
Tags:Mother's Day, OK Patio Café, Restaurants, Sharon Brooks
The OK Patio Café, at the Lake Country Museum, opens this Saturday, May 11th, in time for Mothers’ Day weekend. Operator Sharon Brooks has made many attractive changes to the Menu and to the venue (covered seating just in case we experience … Continue reading →
May 7, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
Tags:District of Lake Country, Front Porch Meeting, Oyama BC
If you have questions for Mayor and Council, or just want to know what’s new and exciting in Lake Country (including updates on projects in the District) plan to attend your local Ward Front Porch Meeting. Oyama’s Front Porch meeting … Continue reading →
May 3, 2013
Categories: Bloggers, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
Tags:Addie Maehara, Adelaide Takenaka, Harold Takenaka, Japanese Canadians, Kimie Koyama, Kimie Takenaka, Pioneers, Seimatsu Takenaka
Addie Takenaka Maehara, whose parents were early Japanese Canadian pioneers in Lake Country, reminisces about her family’s early experiences in our community: There were many already in the community whose gestures of kind help and friendship eased the way for … Continue reading →
May 1, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, History of Lake Country, Thomson, Carol
Tags:Asian cultures, Asian Heritage Month, Japanese Canadians
May is Asian Heritage Month and we welcome the opportunity to showcase the heritage of members of our local Japanese Canadian community. Photographs and text from the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society’s virtual exhibition, The Japanese Canadian Pioneers of Lake Country, … Continue reading →
April 30, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
Tags:Lake Country Museum, Patio Cafe, Telecommunications, WiFi
The Lake Country Museum and Patio Café now have WiFi available for visitors to enjoy.
April 23, 2013
Categories: Announcements, Bloggers, Thomson, Carol
Tags:AGM, Annual General Meeting, Kelowna Museums, Lesley Moore
The Annual General Meeting of the The Lake Country Heritage & Cultural Society (Lake Country Museum and Archives) will take place Wednesday, April 24th at 9 a.m. in the Carr’s Landing Room in the District of Lake Country Municipal building, Bottom Wood … Continue reading →