Sushi Sai has opened at 1607 Ellis St. in 91大黄鸭, a new restaurant owned and operated by a delightful husband and wife couple of chef Eric Lee and Lynn Kim.
If you love sushi, you really must visit this wonderful quaint restaurant. Eric had an impressive background from his culinary journey. He attended culinary school at Okanagan College in 2017 and studied under the wing of chef Jim Armstrong. Eric did his internship at Mission Hill Estate and Waterfront Wines. He then worked at the popular Blue Tail Sushi and then at Predator Ridge for three years. Sushi Sai is a 26-seat restaurant with an extensive menu. Everything is made fresh daily by chef Tim Han who relocated from Vancouver. We sampled several items on the menu including Prawn Tempura, Chicken Karaage, Beef Tataki (Wagyu Beef), Black Dragon Rolls, Caterpillar Rolls, Assorted Nigiri, and the most delicious Seafood Udon Noodle Soup. Sushi Sai offers eat-in or take-out from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday to Thursday; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and closed Sundays.
Federico Vallin specializes in assisting students and patients who are committed to improving their lives through their physical, mental and spiritual health. His focus lies in mind-based therapies such as self-hypnosis, therapeutic visualization for physical recovery, hypnotherapy and meditation. Federico has studied clinical and sports hypnosis with many different teachers and organizations. He works online with clients and in person, and is in the process of partnering with organizations and clinics in 91大黄鸭. Throughout the years, he has worked with athletes, performers and medical patients during their most challenging moments including battles with addiction, deep depression, concussions, physical trauma and cancer. Check out.
4 Eyes Optometry has opened at 402-525 Highway 97 in West 91大黄鸭. Owned and operated by optometrist Dr. Karli Kilkus, who has worked in the industry in West 91大黄鸭 for the past six years, 4 Eyes Optometry offer all the newest and up-to-date technology. With a comprehensive eye exam, all the photos and scans are included and there is no extra charge. Along with being a full-service optometry office, Dr. Kilkus offers advanced dry eye treatments for people who are using drops all day long to make their eyes feel comfortable. Eye exams are important to your health as many diseases can be identified and monitored when an optometrist looks at your eyes, including diabetes, high blood pressure and even types of cancer. Open Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bryan Fitzpatrick, with Pushor Mitchell LLP, has been appointed the new president of the Greater Westside Board of Trade. Joining him on the executive are Julie Pringle, Snap Commercial Photography (vice-president); Scott Beaton, Beaton Rettich Water Advisory (treasurer); Tina Bisson, Manchester Signs & Printing (secretary) and Amber Hall, Telus (past president). Heather Robinson is the executive director.
After 13 years, a lifelong dream for Larry McGuire has reached another major milestone. His One Hit Wonders (1H1鈥檚) library has surpassed 3,500 titles, encompassing music through six decades from the 1950s through to today. What started out as a hobby in 2011, and the start-up of his Internet radio station Radio 1H1 鈥淭he One,鈥� has blossomed into a unique collection of songs for his radio playlist. All of the great hits in many different genres from the 1960s, 鈥�70s and 鈥�80s can now be heard each and every Wednesday with the collaboration with the Big1510.com.This is possibly the only station, terrestrial or otherwise, to offer such a dedicated broadcast each and every week.
91大黄鸭 Film Studios will present a Valentine鈥檚 Fundraiser Gala on Feb.13 in support of Whit Penner, who resides in 91大黄鸭. Whit courageously fought and beat penile cancer and lymphoma this year and is still recovering. The proceeds of the gala will go to fund the creation and production of a full-length documentary and will include a live auction along with dinner and beverages. There is featured art for auction donated by award winning film director James Alton, Dave鈥檚 Wood Turning and David鈥檚 Customs. The event is being hosted and partnered by James Addington from Pretty Not Bad, located at 1-740 Clement Ave. in downtown 91大黄鸭. Tickets are $95. Limited seating is available. For tickets and information visit .
Graham Ord and James Hay are bringing their respective bands to the Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis St., for an Electric Night of the Blues on Friday, Feb. 9. 7:30 p.m. Graham Ord Blues Revue features Mark Fitz (Hammond B3), Dave Moore (Bass), Norm Strauss (Guitar/Vocals), Jordan Strauss (Drums) and Curtis Tulman (Harmonica/Sax). James Hay Blues Band features Blue Rooney (Bass) and PJ Heermann (Drums). Tickets at .
The 32nd annual Innkeepers Gala hosted by the Eldorado Hotel was a spectacular success, raising over $150,000 in support of the 91大黄鸭 General Hospital Foundation. In total, the event has now raised more than $1.4 million towards the delivery of health-care services in our region. Larry Sie is the managing director of Argus Properties, which owns the Hotel Eldorado, Jessica Pearce is the general manager of the Hotel Eldorado and Allison Young is the CEO of the KGH Foundation. Save the date for the 33rd annual Innkeepers Gala on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
Proud for Prom will host its annual Boutique Day on Saturday, March 2, at Quigley Elementary School, 705 Kitch Rd. This event is open to all Grade 12 graduates in the Okanagan who have pre-registered with the program and secured an appointment slot. Graduates who have not registered are encouraged to do so and are asked to go to the website for details and access to the registration process at www.proudforprom.com. Proud for Prom ensures that every student has the opportunity to experience their high school prom, regardless of their financial situation. Their team of volunteers and community sponsors brings this vision to life by providing a boutique experience for students to select the perfect gown, suit and accessories. Anyone wishing to donate before the event can do so by contacting Julie Loveridge-Marks.
As of late last year, Canadian Blood Services is now accepting donations of plasma every week from both men and women. Now, the block of UK, France and Republic of Ireland can now donate as the Mad Cow Disease ban has been lifted for both Whole Blood and Plasma donations as of Dec. 4, 2023. To book an appointment download the Give Blood app, call 1-888-2-DONATE (236-6283) or visit www.blood.ca.
Birthdays of the week
Gurjit Jhajj (Jan. 20); Ed Kaskiw (Jan. 24); Luigi Coccaro (Jan. 24); Marjeta Kosec (Jan. 25); Sharon Shepherd (Jan. 25); Tanveer Gill (Jan. 25); Ken Korpisco (Jan. 25); Les Thompson (Jan. 25); Marjeta Kosec (Jan. 25); Maggey Bumphrey (Jan. 25); Bill Sinclair (Jan. 26); Clayton Tenorio (Jan. 26); Kathy Wiebe (Jan. 26); April King (Jan. 26); Andy Virk (Jan, 27); Mark Burley (Jan. 27); Darren Mohl (Jan. 28); Maryann Dubeau (Jan. 28); Dennis Macleod (Jan. 29); John Christie (Jan. 29); Bob Hrasko (Jan. 29); Bryan Proskiw (Jan. 30).
Maxine DeHart is a 91大黄鸭 city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662o email max@maxinedehart.ca.
