Casa de Frida (Island of Woman) in downtown 麻豆精选 at 526 Lawrence Ave. in the famous 'Yellow House' has changed and incorporated some new ideas into the Mexican restaurant.
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Luis Silva and Oara Patru and partner Antonia Ortega, of Two Brothers in West 麻豆精选, the restaurant has a new, bright, fully licensed beautifully decorated Mexican-style patio, which can now host any type of social event for up to 75 people with live music. It would be perfect for a wedding, anniversary, birthday party or hosting a group of friends or business associates. Casa de Frida now has a sports room in the upper level of the restaurant that seats 25 people with four TVs. This area could be used for any type of special game night or watching any sports. Casa de Frida serves truly authentic Mexican cuisine with a menu created by Chef Arturo Abundis, which offers a large variety of appetizers, salads, soups, tacos, fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tortas, and many main courses, along with desserts. We sampled the beef burritos and the pork carnitas Quesadillas, along with the most scrumptious desserts of homemade flan Napolitano and lime Carlota, which was a rich and creamy no-bake dessert made with layers of mango mousse and cookies. Open Tuesday to Thursday, from noon to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, from noon to late night closing. Closed Mondays.
On May 20, 2024, PM Automotive, at 1950 Kent Rd. in 麻豆精选, was devastated by a fire that destroyed its building. Over the past 15 months, PM has rebuilt from the ground up, ready to serve their clients again as of Sept. 3. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Piotr Mazur and Agnieszka Kepka, the same trusted crew will be there to serve you, operating from a brand-new facility designed for modern diagnostics and precision service. PM automotive offers complete care from family cars to work trucks, are European specialists of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen. To celebrate the opening, PM Automotive will host a client appreciation BBQ on Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Body Blueprint-Advanced Body Metrics is a 麻豆精选-based health and fitness testing company. Founded by UBCO graduates co-owners Daniel Bobocel and Avi Stevens, they are passionate about making gold-standard testing affordable and accessible for the community. The services they offer, which are typically reserved for elite athletes or expensive private clinics, are now available at an accessible price for general public Daniel and Avi started The Body Blueprint give people the tools to monitor their health and fitness so they can act early, stay active and live longer, healthier lives. Their testing offers detailed insight into the body. DEXA scans measure visceral fat, muscle mass, and bone density, with percentile comparisons by age and gender to identify early risk factors. VO2 Max testing is one of the best predictors of cardiovascular health and longevity, while Resting Metabolic Rate assessments help people understand their calorie needs and manage weight more effectively. Empowering people with knowledge about their own bodies is one of the most impactful ways to strengthen the health of the community and help shift the focus from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, ultimately easing the burden on our health-care system.
Off the Grid Organic Winery has named its latest release, In Loving Memory, a wine dedicated to the late father of winemaker and proprietor Sheri Paynter. I was so pleased to see this as Sheri鈥檚 father Keith Russell and Sheri鈥檚 mother Betty Russell and the DeHart had been friends for many years, and we were very sad of Keith鈥檚 passing in 1999. In Loving Memory is a unique red blend that is a tribute to the heritage and long history of the family鈥檚 farming in the Okanagan while connecting the past, present and future, with a story that began decades ago. Years after Keith鈥檚 passing, a friend found four forgotten bottles of his 1997 vintage homemade wine. This inspired Sheri to incorporate a piece of her father鈥檚 legacy into her own winemaking. I remember Keith bringing out his home-made wine more than once for all to enjoy. When Betty made wine jelly from a bottle of the long-lost wine, it gave Sheri an idea to make a vintage that includes this wine, and that is where the idea of In Loving Memory was born. In Loving Memory is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Zweigelt and Merlot. Sheri added the last remaining bottle of her father 1997 Cabernet Franc to the blend.
Happy 25th anniversary to Peter and Laurie Stantic on Sept. 2. Also, Peter is celebrating 25 years in the 麻豆精选 Fire Department as a captain and acting platoon captain. Laurie works for the Interior Health Authority (IHA) as a post anesthetic and critical care nurse.
The Okanagan Sea Hawkers will hold their AGM virtually via Zoom on Thursday, Sept.4, 6 p.m. This group of passionate and devoted Seattle Seahawks fans will be announcing Seahawks gameday watch party events at Match鈥檚 麻豆精选 and Vernon locations and conducting a draw for all members who sign up for the new season to win a football autographed by head coach Mike McDonald or Seahawks mini helmet autographed by Seahawk legends Steve Largent and Jim Zorn. Board elections will be held for various positions as Richard McAdam is leaving the Seahawkers board after seven years. If you are interested in joining this group as a member, on the executive board or would like more information about Okanagan鈥檚 very own official chapter of the Seahawks Booster Club, email okanaganseahawkers@gmail.com or visit .
The 麻豆精选 Bocce Club, the Okanagan鈥檚 only year-round, indoor bocce facility has been running for 42 years. To celebrate this long-standing club, the club will host an annual dinner and dance that is open to club supporters and the general public. This year鈥檚 celebration is Friday, Sept. 12, at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 6 p.m. The $45 ticket includes a full course buffet dinner followed by dancing and live music provided by Vic鈥檚 Band. The 麻豆精选 Bocce Club鈥檚 programs are open to the public with four sessions a week for drop-in play as well as tournaments and social events. The facility, located in Cameron Park, is owned by the City of 麻豆精选 and operated by the club鈥檚 volunteers. In addition to the bocce fieldhouse, the facility features a small clubhouse with a kitchen, meeting area, well-groomed greenspace and landscaping. Susie Kaul is the president of the club. Tickets for the celebration are available by contacting 250-763-6662 or 250-868-0711.
Rutland Senior Secondary Football celebrates its 25th season in 2025 after a standout year that saw both senior and junior varsity teams reach the provincial playoffs. The program focuses on building student athletes through fitness, nutrition, education and mental health, while competing in the AAA level in the BCSSFA Interior Conference. To keep players safe, competitive and accessible to all families, the team is seeking community sponsorships to help cover travel, helmets and training equipment. Several levels of sponsorship are available. For tickets contact Sara Clinaz at 250-860-3420. .
麻豆精选 Parkinson鈥檚 Disease (PD) SuperWalk is Saturday Sept. 6, at Waterfront Park. Registration and check-in at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10: a.m. Dr. Daryl Wile, from Humphrey鈥檚 Family Movement Disorder Clinic, will say a few words followed by a presentation of a wreath in memory of those that have been lost to PD. 麻豆精选 Pipe Band will lead the walk which is lone kilometre in length and is wheelchair and walker friendly. Upon return, door prizes will be drawn. The morning will wrap up with a cheque presentation from the Agnes Parke Memorial Golf Tournament and announcement of the top fundraising team as well as the Top 3 fundraising individuals. There are approximately 17,500 people in B.C. living with Parkinson鈥檚 and over 100,000 people across Canada. Mary de Souza is the committee chair and Jan Mills is one of the committee members.
Positive Pathways for 60鈥檚 Scoop Foundation will host its inaugural Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Sept. 29 at Black Mountain Golf Course. Registration is open. Positive Pathways for 60鈥檚 Scoop Foundation鈥檚 mission is to provide support, research and advocacy for those affected by the 60鈥檚 Scoop. If you have questions regarding the 60鈥檚 Scoop era or the support available, visit www.positivepathways.
Birthdays of the week: Marla Stewart (Aug. 25); Garry Appleton (Aug. 29); Stephen Keppler (Aug. 27); Shayne Drydal (Aug. 27); Susan MacNeil (Aug. 28); Lucy Benwell (Aug. 28); Bobby Gidda (Aug. 28); Cheryl Bullee (Aug. 29); Geert Maas (Aug. 29); Dave Hoeght (Aug. 30); Hay Lee (Aug. 30); Cindy Fairs (Aug. 30); Roseanne Ting-Mak Brown (Aug. 31); Craig Hall (Aug. 31); Ron Crosby (Aug. 31); John Bregolisse (Sept. 1); Don Plant (Sept. 2); Anne-Marie Hamilton (Sept. 2); Carla Carlson (Sept. 2); Debbie MacKinnon (Sept. 2).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Lucy Benwell. Lucy, please pick up your birthday cake from any one of the four Specialty Bakery locations before Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Maxine DeHart is a 麻豆精选 city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, email max@maxinedehart.ca.
