The banner program is in full swing and there is still room for more people to come out and create banners that celebrate our community.
Program Coordinators Jackie james and Tina Lindegaard say that about 70 adults and children have painted banners and there is still room for about 50 more. They are also seeking local firms to sponsor or create business banners.
Anyone interested in sending a lovely afternoon painting a banner should call the Community centre at 250-837-9351 to register for the program.
It’s banner season and April Revitt is one of the many Revelstokians painting lively banners to decorate our city. This year’s theme is fauna and flora and these lively banners fit right in. The banner on the left is for her business, Lucky Penny Day Care, while the one on the right is her own personal banner. David F. Rooney photoCathy Meacock is having a lot of fun with this charming banner showing some almost-Dr. Suess-like western anemones. David F. Rooney photoPauline Hunt (right) takes a break from painting her banner to chat with Jackie James at the Visual Arts Centre. Jackie, who coordinates the Banner Program with Tina Lindegaard, said 70 people have created banners this year. There’s still room for more. You can register for the program by calling the Community Centre at 250-837-9351. David F. Rooney photoAssistant Librarian Lucie Bergeron puts her artistic talents to work on a gorgeous banner she designed for the Revelstoke branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Do you have an idea for a banner for yourself or your business? If you do why not call the Community Centre and register to create your work of art? David F. Rooney photo
