As of May 21st your best denim is welcome in The Copper Room at the beautiful Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa.  Guests requested the change and the Resort listened.  Now a good pair of jeans between a nice shirt and shiny shoes is acceptable attire when dining.  Of course, the formal attire of the past is still encouraged so feel free to dress it up however you like but save those faded, torn jeans, shirts, shorts and running shoes for the beach.  For details or to book your reservation today contact info@harrisonresort.com or 866.626.8961.

This fundraising event offers an array of indoor and outdoor booths featuring saleable plants, garden art, services, tools, and anything else that might appeal to the avid gardener.  This year was exceptional with incredible deals on quality plants from shade loving astillbes and hostas to water plants, elegant standard trees and shrubs.  The silent auction and raffle prizes were also a high point with outstanding items such original art pieces and local area get-away packages.  And the icing on the cake…admission is free.  That and all the procedes go to two incredible non-profit organizations, the Kent-Harrison Foundation and the Harrison Festvial Society.  

If you missed it this year don’t worry there is always next May.  Visit www.harrsionfestival.com for more information. 

From noon to 4pm the Beach Hotel parking lot will become an outdoor exhibit of various Lamborghini’s and exotic cars.  This event is organized by the Lamborghini Club North American West chapter and will feature charity fundraising rides for the BC Cancer Foundation.

John Mann, a 25 year veteran of the Vancouver music scene, is best known as front man and songwriter for Spirit of the West.  After 11 albums and countless tours of the UK, Europe and North America with Spirit of the West, John Mann decided to return to his stripped down Alt Folk roots.  He created a solo project called Mister Mann and released the album December Looms late in 2007.  On the new album, Mann pens beautiful melodies with emotionally honest lyrics that capture the intimate moments of his hometown Vancouver.

Concert starts at 8pm May 15th in the historic Harrison Memorial Hall.  Tickets are $20 and available by phone at 604.796.3664 or in person at the door.

Mother’s Day at Kilby had record-breaking numbers this year.  The weekend kicked off with the arrival of mama Daisy’s jersey calf born in the early morning hours Friday, May 07.   On Sunday, the young and young at heart enjoyed a variety of crafts including painting with an artist, candle making, designing crowns and making their very own necklaces.  The quaint 1920s style Harrison River Restaurant featured a brunch menu of quiche Lorraine, old-fashioned pancakes and homemade chicken potpie.  The big must have for the day was the complimentary strawberry tarts and delicious variety of blackberry jams and jellies made on site during the winter months. 

Missed out on the festivities?  No worries – Kilby’s first annual Teddy Bear Picnic is right around the corner on Victoria Day, May 24.  Bring your teddy bear and enjoy a complimentary picnic lunch, beverage and dessert (regular admission applies).  Other activities include a dress up Tickle Trunk, old-fashioned ice cream making, music and decorating sugar cookies. 

Visit www.kilby.ca for details and to submit your one-of-a-kind name for Daisy’s new baby boy.