{"id":6161,"date":"2021-05-06T02:51:18","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T06:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/?p=6161"},"modified":"2021-05-06T02:51:50","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T06:51:50","slug":"end-the-lockdowns-rallies-meetings-in-the-okanagan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/?p=6161","title":{"rendered":"END THE LOCKDOWNS Rallies &#038; Meetings in the Okanagan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">E<strong>ND THE LOCKDOWNS Rallies &amp; Meetings in the Okanagan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greetings, Freedom Lovers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Great news! <em><u>Our numbers are growing!<\/u><\/em> On Sunday, there were 38 participants [in Penticton]! That\u2019s up from 26 on the previous Sunday. It\u2019s also more than triple the number we were averaging before we set a goal of increasing our numbers at every rally. It really pays to set goals. We can congratulate ourselves for the momentum we\u2019ve created by going out there every Sunday, rain or shine.<br>(Psst. The goal is to ask 2 people to join us every week. <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&#x1f60a;\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/e\/1f60a\">)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>And we\u2019re just getting started!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<u>Check out what else is happening!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Upcoming Rallies and Events (There&#8217;s another big one on May 15!)<br><br>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Penticton Activists Meetings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp; Action4Canada Business Campaign and training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Other training<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Upcoming Rallies and Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Penticton &#8211; <\/strong>Sundays, noon to 2 &#8211; meet on Warren Avenue across from Cherry Lane Mall &#8211; rally on the highway after a brief meeting in the small park there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Kelowna &#8211; <\/strong>Saturdays, noon to 2 or 2:30 &#8211; Stuart Park &#8211; rally on the highway just north of the bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; &nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>May 15 &#8211; World Wide Rally Day &#8211; <\/strong>Kelowna is again one of the cities featured as part of the World-Wide Freedom Rally. Meet at Stuart Park, Kelowna starting at 11:30 a.m. with music by Jacquelyn Rose, presentations noon to 1, then march the streets of Kelowna and rally near the bridge, ending at 2:30 or 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>&#8211;&nbsp; Artists for Freedom Events &#8211; <\/strong>Thursday, July 1 &#8211; times and locations to be announced. Join the Artists for Freedom group on Telegram and\/or watch for more details in upcoming emails. For more information, to volunteer and\/or to participate as an artist\/performer, contact <a href=\"mailto:Bettina.Engler@live.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bettina.Engler@live.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<em>Come on out and have some fun saving the world.<\/em><\/strong><br><strong><em>Bring friends!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Volunteer and Activists Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Sundays at 11:30 a.m.<\/strong> Volunteers and others interested are invited to meet at the regular meeting place across from the Cherry Lane Mall on Warren Avenue for updates on current projects, goal setting for the week, and discussion of possible new projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>Monday, March 17 &#8211; <\/strong>meet at Wild Scallion Restaurant, 75 Front Street. You are encouraged to join us for dinner at 6:45 or 7 p.m. followed by a meeting inside from 8 to 9, and the option to stay and make yourself some signs and posters for upcoming rallies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<em>Get involved! You\u2019ll make a real difference, meet new friends, develop new skills, and have a blast while you\u2019re at it.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>3. Our Action4Canada Business Support Campaign<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;At last Sunday\u2019s rally, Wayne Llewellynn got the ball rolling on the Business Campaign to provide support for our local businesses.Thank you, Wayne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Please contact Judy for survey kits and information. She will also be keeping track of the businesses each of us is visiting to avoid duplications. Her number is 250-420-1807 and her email address is <a href=\"mailto:JudyPotvin@outlook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JudyPotvin@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;If you are interested in volunteering, please register for Boots on the Ground business campaign training on Zoom Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (5:45 if it\u2019s your first time). Register here as a volunteer: <a href=\"https:\/\/action4canada.com\/volunteer-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/action4canada.com\/volunteer-registration\/<\/a><br><strong>4. Other Training&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase your knowledge and confidence while role-playing what to do and say when confronted with those who would limit your freedom of movement and your freedom of choice. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Pacific &#8211; Darlene Ondi\u2019s <em>Stand in Your Power <\/em>on Zoom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/8135697454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/8135697454<\/a> pw FREEDOM<br><strong>TTFN: See you Sunday. Miracles happen when you show up!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyberhugs,<br>~ <strong>Mary Lou<\/strong><br><strong>Mary Lou Gutscher<\/strong><br><strong>CLEAR Penticton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-774x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-774x1024.jpg 774w, https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-768x1016.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-1161x1536.jpg 1161w, https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-1548x2048.jpg 1548w, https:\/\/cafe.nfshost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/END-THE-LOCKDOWN-RALLY-KELOWNA-NOVEMBER-7-2020-4-2-scaled.jpg 1935w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>END THE LOCKDOWNS Rallies &amp; Meetings in the Okanagan Greetings, Freedom Lovers! \u00a0Great news! 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