Friday Nite Movies presents 3:10 to Yuma with chili dinner this Friday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Faith Rebekah Lodge (IOOF Hall) 9536 Main St. Popcorn and pop for sale. Bring your own blanket, pillow or chair.
Art on display
Be sure to checkout the artwork of Irene Gray and Grace Shaw that is on display at the Red Rooster Winery until Oct. 30.
Geological tour
This Saturday, October 8 there will be an opportunity to join knowledgeable and entertaining geologist Kathleen Jagger in a discovery of the varied and fascinating geological formations and rock types that are found in the Summerland area. To register call 250-494-9395.
Conversation
The Community Cultural Development Committee is planning on hosting a second conversation cafe. The tentative date is Wednesday, Oct. 19.
Bluegrass jam
Summerland Bluegrass Group jams are held the third Saturday of each month from September to May. Players and non-players welcome.
Art supplies
Art supplies for Summerland’s Friendship City in Cuba (Arcos de Canasi) are being collected at both the Summerland Arts Centre and Summerland Municipal Hall until Oct. 31.
Many art supplies are difficult to obtain in Cuba and these supplies will be delivered in November to the 200 students living in Arcos de Canasi.
On stage
Tickets are now on sale, at both the Sweet Tooth and the Summerland Art Gallery, for the Summerland Singers and Players Fall 2011 production of Mesa by award-winning Canadian playwright Doug Curtis.
Mesa is the tale of a funny and poignant road trip created by Doug Curtis and based on a true story.
This hilarious look at the generation gap has a surprising turn of events when each man comes to grips with the needs and wants of the other.
Mesa stars Summerland residents James Fofonoff and Bob Read with special guest Jack Godwin of the Kettle Valley Brakemen. Ed Schneider directs.
The play will be Centre Stage Theatre on Oct. 20, 21 and 22.
At the gallery
Beyond Words, not Beyond Reach is on display at the Penticton Art Gallery until Oct. 9.
This touching and profound exhibition explores the complex and often misunderstood world of those who suffer from mental illness.
If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please e-mail dfinnis@telus.net or call 250-494-4994.
David Finnis is a member of the Summerland Community Arts Council. www.summerlandarts.com and http://twitter.com/artspalette