By David F. Rooney
Over the past few months I have received a number of e-mails from readers in and out of town who are curious no (let me rephrase that) — anxious to know what’s being organized for Homecoming 2014.
Until now there has been no schedule, in fact almost nary a word, from the Homecoming Committee. However, I am pleased to say that there is now a tentative schedule of events.
More information will be provided as it becomes available but, for now, if you’re planning your vacation this should be helpful:
2014 HOMECOMING EVENTS – AUGUST 15 – 17 — This is a Work in Progress
| Date | Event | Time & Specifics | Location |
| Thursday, Aug. 14 | |||
| Downtown Nostalgic Tour | 2:00 p.m. | Revelstoke Museum | |
| Registration | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Regent Inn (old Stoker’s Bar) | |
| Cemetery Tours | 7:00 p.m. | Cemetery | |
| Friday, Aug. 15 | United Church Women’s BBQ | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | United Church |
| Registration | 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Regent Inn (old Stokers Bar) | |
| South Revelstoke Tour | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Meet at Revelstoke Museum | |
| Senior’s Social Open House – Tea & Slide Show | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Senior’s Center | |
| Downtown Nostalgic Tour | 2:00 p.m. | Revelstoke Museum | |
| Vintage Car Club Display | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Mackenzie Avenue | |
| Beer Garden/Entertainment | 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Grizzly Plaza | |
| Campfire and s’mores | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | BC. Interior Forestry Museum | |
| Welcoming Ceremony | 7:00 p.m. | Grizzly Plaza | |
| Revelstoke Community Band rehearsal and Band Alumni Social | TBD | TBD | |
| Saturday,Aug. 16 | Revelstoke Mountain Resort – Gondola Ride/Brunch | 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Mount Mackenzie |
| Farmer`s Market | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Grizzly Plaza | |
| Logger’s Buffet Breakfast | 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Anna | |
| Pancake Breakfast- United Church Women | 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | United Church | |
| Merchants “Back To School” Sale | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Downtown | |
| Mt. Revelstoke Eva Lake Pilgrimage | 9:00 a.m. – Depart Balsam Lake | Mt. Revelstoke | |
| Registration | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Regent Inn (old Stokes Bar) | |
| Tour of Begbie View School/Revelstoke Secondary | 10:00 a.m. – meet in front of Begbie View Elementary | Begbie View Elementary/RSS | |
| Toonie Swim | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Aquatic Center | |
| Revelstoke Museum & Archives Open House | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Revelstoke Museum | |
| Revelstoke Railway Museum Family Day | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Revelstoke Railway Museum | |
| Timber Days – Beer Garden and Children’s Activities | 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Centennial Park | |
| Art Gallery | Open from -12:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Revelstoke Art Gallery | |
| Senior’s Social Open House – Tea & Slide Show | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Senior’s Center | |
| Sid-Arrow Get Together | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | MacPherson Room – RCC | |
| Revelstoke Community Band Performance | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Grizzly Plaza | |
| Rocky Mountain Rangers Reunion | 8:00 Registration and Pancake Breakfast8:30 Cadet Demonstration at Mt. Begbie School 10:50 Group photo at Legion 11:00 Ceremony at Cenotaph 11:20 Meet & Greet at Legion 2:50 Closing and Farewell 3:00 Meat Draw at Legion | Legion Hall | |
| Mt Begbie Brewing Co. – Tasting Tours | Tour times: contact Brewing Co. @ 250-837-2756 or email at: reception@mtbegbie.com | Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. | |
| Family History Displays | Time to be confirmed | Community Center | |
| Beer Garden/Entertainment | 6:00 p.m.? | Grizzly Plaza | |
| United Church Women – Spaghetti Dinner | 5:00 p.m | Community Centre | |
| Sunday, Aug.17 | Revelstoke Mountain Resorts | Gondola Rides/Brunch7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Mount Mackenzie |
| North Face Dirty Feet Trail Run | 8:00 a.m. | MacPherson Trail | |
| Family Picnic at Williamson`s Lake | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Williamson`s Lake | |
| Art Gallery | Open from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Revelstoke Art Gallery | |
| Heritage Home Tours | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Museum | |
| Cemetery Tour | 7:00 p.m. | Cemetery |
*Please note some events are subject to change.
