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Anarchist Mountain Community Society

What the heck are these?

August 31, 2014June 12, 2023AMCS

I’ve been watching these things form in the Ponderosa Pines for a year.  What are they and how are they formed?  Please scroll down to the bottom of this post and “leave a reply”  or “comment” so that all residents can learn.

Thanks…

Patti

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12:00 AM - "Fun in the Sun" Pickleball Tournament
11:30 AM - Food Truck Fridays
7:00 PM - The Sheepdogs Live
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12:00 AM - The Art Gallery Osoyoos: Through the Artists Eye
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1:00 PM - Live Music Sundays
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6:30 PM - Cooking Class Dinner
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4:00 PM - Village Market
4:00 PM - Music in the Park: Firefighter & First Responder Community Appreciation
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8:00 PM - A Walk in the Dark Night Tours
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12:00 AM - Rock Creek Fall Fair
12:00 AM - Fourth Annual Dragon Boat Flag Race
9:00 AM - Osoyoos Farmers Market
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1:00 PM - Live Music Sundays
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5:00 PM - Biweekly Barrel Racing
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7:30 PM - The Rocket Man & The Piano Man
8:00 PM - A Walk in the Dark Night Tours
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12:00 AM - Wine Capital Weekend
11:00 AM - Harvest Festival 2023
1:00 PM - Music on the Patio
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12:00 AM - Similkameen Sizzlefest 2023
9:00 AM - Osoyoos Farmers Market
10:00 AM - Equinox Celebration
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1:00 PM - Live Music Sundays
6:30 PM - Sound Journeys with Laura
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7:30 PM - Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works
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12:00 AM - Estate Dinners at Terrafina
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6:30 PM - Cooking Class Dinner
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9:00 AM - Osoyoos Farmers Market
1:00 PM - Music on the Patio
6:00 PM - Winemaker's Long Table Dinner
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1:00 PM - Live Music Sundays
Mountain YOGease Drop In Classes
30 Aug
Wednesday, August 30, 2023    
10:00 am
Location Within Event
  • Education
  • Fitness
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Wellness
Located on Anarchist Mountain!  Contact organizer for address info. Classes begin at 10:00am - come earlier to get settled Special price $10 payable prior to [...]
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Wieners & Wine Wednesdays
30 Aug
Wednesday, August 30, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bartier Bros. Vineyard & Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Outdoor Activity
"Join us on Wednesdays this summer for the best dog in the Okanagan. Grab your friends and join us at the winery for some delicious [...]
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Village Market
30 Aug
Wednesday, August 30, 2023    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
District Wine Village
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
"Join us in the Centre Plaza for our Farmer’s Market supporting local farmers, crafters and bakers!"  More information here.
More Info
Music in the Park
01 Sep
Friday, September 1, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gyro Park
  • Dance
  • Family Friendly
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"Join us Friday nights at 6:30pm in Osoyoos’ Gyro Park for free music. Park your lawn chairs or blankets in front of the yellow and [...]
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Weekend Live Music
01 Sep
Friday, September 1, 2023    
7:00 pm
Spirit Beach Cantina
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Dance
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
More info.
More Info
Osoyoos Farmers Market
02 Sep
Saturday, September 2, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osoyoos Town Hall
  • Family Friendly
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"All products sold by our vendors are made local and grown local, so you can buy local. This includes a variety of artisan crafts, local [...]
More Info
ODC Nature Talks: Bats of the Okanagan
02 Sep
Saturday, September 2, 2023    
11:00 am
Osoyoos Desert Centre
  • Education
  • Family Friendly
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Wildlife
"Join Paula Rodriguez de la Vega, Okanagan Region Coordinator of the BC Community Bat Program for an engaging presentation about bats. Test your bat knowledge by [...]
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Music on the Patio
02 Sep
Saturday, September 2, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester [...]
More Info
Music on the Patio
03 Sep
Sunday, September 3, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester [...]
More Info
Biweekly Barrel Racing
05 Sep
Tuesday, September 5, 2023    
5:00 pm
Desert Park
  • Food
  • Horses
  • Performance
Barrel racing is returning to Desert Park every second Tuesday night from April 18 - October 3, 2023.  Gates open at 5 pm; racing starts [...]
More Info
Village Market
06 Sep
Wednesday, September 6, 2023    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
District Wine Village
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
"Join us in the Centre Plaza for our Farmer’s Market supporting local farmers, crafters and bakers!"  More information here.
More Info
"Fun in the Sun" Pickleball Tournament
08 Sep
Friday, September 8, 2023 - Sunday, September 10, 2023    
All Day
Location Within Event
More information here.
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Food Truck Fridays
08 Sep
Friday, September 8, 2023    
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Nostalgia Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Outdoor Activity
July 7: Law of Attraction July 14: Bo Betty's July 21: Pit Stop Smokery July 28: Pit Stop Smokery August 11: Bo Betty's August 17 [...]
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The Sheepdogs Live
08 Sep
Friday, September 8, 2023    
7:00 pm
District Wine Village
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Dance
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"Hailing from Saskatoon, The Sheepdogs are one of Canada’s most successful bands amassing a legion of fans worldwide with their rich harmonies, rounded guitar tones [...]
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The Art Gallery Osoyoos: Through the Artists Eye
09 Sep
Saturday, September 9, 2023 - Saturday, September 30, 2023    
All Day
The Art Gallery Osoyoos
  • Art
  • Indoor Activity
Tuesday - Saturday     10am - 3pm
More Info
Osoyoos Farmers Market
09 Sep
Saturday, September 9, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osoyoos Town Hall
  • Family Friendly
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"All products sold by our vendors are made local and grown local, so you can buy local. This includes a variety of artisan crafts, local [...]
More Info
Music on the Patio
09 Sep
Saturday, September 9, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester [...]
More Info
Live Music Sundays
10 Sep
Sunday, September 10, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Covert Farms Family Estate
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
August 13: The Cliff McIntyre Band August 20: Aidan Mayes August 27: Mandy Cole September 10: Moving Lines September 17: Sean Peterson September 24: Joshua [...]
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10th Anniversary Dinner
10 Sep
Sunday, September 10, 2023    
6:00 pm
Culmina Family Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
"Join us in celebrating 10 years of Culmina Family Estate Winery. Following a canapé reception, guests will enjoy four seated courses prepared by Chef Kenneth [...]
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Cooking Class Dinner
12 Sep
Tuesday, September 12, 2023    
6:30 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Indoor Activity
"Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with [...]
More Info
Village Market
13 Sep
Wednesday, September 13, 2023    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
District Wine Village
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
"Join us in the Centre Plaza for our Farmer’s Market supporting local farmers, crafters and bakers!"  More information here.
More Info
Music in the Park: Firefighter & First Responder Community Appreciation
13 Sep
Wednesday, September 13, 2023    
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gyro Park
More Info
A Walk in the Dark Night Tours
14 Sep
Thursday, September 14, 2023    
8:00 pm
Osoyoos Desert Centre
"Join us for an exhilarating night tour as we walk the boardwalk under the cover of darkness.  Using UV flashlights as our only light source [...]
More Info
Rock Creek Fall Fair
16 Sep
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - Sunday, September 17, 2023    
All Day
Rock Creek Fairgrounds
  • Family Friendly
  • Food
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"Experience a true rural, agricultural Fair that is packed full of 4-H classes, horse events, free live entertainment, lawn mower races, exhibit classes including agriculture, horticulture, [...]
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Fourth Annual Dragon Boat Flag Race
16 Sep
Saturday, September 16, 2023    
All Day
Safari Beach Resort
More information here.
More Info
Osoyoos Farmers Market
16 Sep
Saturday, September 16, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osoyoos Town Hall
  • Family Friendly
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"All products sold by our vendors are made local and grown local, so you can buy local. This includes a variety of artisan crafts, local [...]
More Info
Live Music Sundays
17 Sep
Sunday, September 17, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Covert Farms Family Estate
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
August 13: The Cliff McIntyre Band August 20: Aidan Mayes August 27: Mandy Cole September 10: Moving Lines September 17: Sean Peterson September 24: Joshua [...]
More Info
Biweekly Barrel Racing
19 Sep
Tuesday, September 19, 2023    
5:00 pm
Desert Park
  • Food
  • Horses
  • Performance
Barrel racing is returning to Desert Park every second Tuesday night from April 18 - October 3, 2023.  Gates open at 5 pm; racing starts [...]
More Info
The Rocket Man & The Piano Man
21 Sep
Thursday, September 21, 2023    
7:30 pm
Venables Theatre
  • Indoor Activity
  • Performance
"Moon Coin Productions (Producers of ABBA Tribute ABRA Cadabra) Presents The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Elton John with opening act The Piano Man – A Tribute [...]
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A Walk in the Dark Night Tours
21 Sep
Thursday, September 21, 2023    
8:00 pm
Osoyoos Desert Centre
"Join us for an exhilarating night tour as we walk the boardwalk under the cover of darkness.  Using UV flashlights as our only light source [...]
More Info
Wine Capital Weekend
22 Sep
Friday, September 22, 2023 - Sunday, September 24, 2023    
All Day
Various Locations
Various events taking place at various locations over the weekend.  More information here.
More Info
Harvest Festival 2023
22 Sep
Friday, September 22, 2023 - Saturday, September 23, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
"Join us on Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd from 11am to 4pm for great wine, delicious food, local Okanagan vendors and live music [...]
More Info
Music on the Patio
22 Sep
Friday, September 22, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester [...]
More Info
Similkameen Sizzlefest 2023
23 Sep
Saturday, September 23, 2023    
All Day
Memorial Park
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Outdoor Activity
More information here.
More Info
Osoyoos Farmers Market
23 Sep
Saturday, September 23, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osoyoos Town Hall
  • Family Friendly
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"All products sold by our vendors are made local and grown local, so you can buy local. This includes a variety of artisan crafts, local [...]
More Info
Equinox Celebration
23 Sep
Saturday, September 23, 2023    
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Exhale Art Gallery
  • Art
  • Indoor Activity
  • Wellness
"We will be toasting the change of seasons with free tea refreshments, music, mini singing bowl sessions and a chance to win a prize!"  Pre-registration may [...]
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Live Music Sundays
24 Sep
Sunday, September 24, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Covert Farms Family Estate
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
August 13: The Cliff McIntyre Band August 20: Aidan Mayes August 27: Mandy Cole September 10: Moving Lines September 17: Sean Peterson September 24: Joshua [...]
More Info
Sound Journeys with Laura
24 Sep
Sunday, September 24, 2023    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exhale Art Gallery
  • Art
  • Education
  • Indoor Activity
  • Wellness
"Relax as you tune in to the harmonizing frequency of crystal singing bowls."  $20 per person.  Pre-registration required.  More information here.
More Info
Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works
26 Sep
Tuesday, September 26, 2023    
7:30 pm
Venables Theatre
  • Indoor Activity
  • Performance
"The taqəš and Other Works program features a stunning lineup of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With Kirsten Wicklund’s exhilarating The Forever Part, Guillaume Côté’s [...]
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Estate Dinners at Terrafina
28 Sep
Thursday, September 28, 2023    
All Day
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
"Join us for a 4-course, locally sourced Estate Dinner at Terrafina. Chef Adair will skillfully create a fresh, menu with his team to pair wonderfully [...]
More Info
Cooking Class Dinner
29 Sep
Friday, September 29, 2023    
6:30 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Indoor Activity
"Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with [...]
More Info
Osoyoos Farmers Market
30 Sep
Saturday, September 30, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Osoyoos Town Hall
  • Family Friendly
  • Market
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"All products sold by our vendors are made local and grown local, so you can buy local. This includes a variety of artisan crafts, local [...]
More Info
Music on the Patio
30 Sep
Saturday, September 30, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hester Creek Estate Winery
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
"The Okanagan Valley is home to an incredible array of talented and up-and-coming musicians. These musicians are carefully chosen to suit the culture of Hester [...]
More Info
Winemaker's Long Table Dinner
30 Sep
Saturday, September 30, 2023    
6:00 pm
Tinhorn Creek
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Food
  • Indoor Activity
Winemaker Leandro Nosal & Executive Chef Jeff Van Geest. Five courses paired with Tinhorn Creek wines. $115 + tax and gratuity.  RSVP required.  More information here.
More Info
Live Music Sundays
01 Oct
Sunday, October 1, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Covert Farms Family Estate
  • Beer, Wine, Spirits
  • Indoor Activity
  • Outdoor Activity
  • Performance
August 13: The Cliff McIntyre Band August 20: Aidan Mayes August 27: Mandy Cole September 10: Moving Lines September 17: Sean Peterson September 24: Joshua [...]
More Info
Events on Wednesday, August 30, 2023
30 Aug
Mountain YOGease Drop In Classes
30 Aug 23
–
30 Aug
Wieners & Wine Wednesdays
30 Aug 23
Oliver
30 Aug
Village Market
30 Aug 23
Oliver
Events on Friday, September 1, 2023
01 Sep
Music in the Park
1 Sep 23
Osoyoos
01 Sep
Weekend Live Music
1 Sep 23
Osoyoos
Events on Saturday, September 2, 2023
02 Sep
Osoyoos Farmers Market
2 Sep 23
Osoyoos
02 Sep
ODC Nature Talks: Bats of the Okanagan
2 Sep 23
Osoyoos
02 Sep
Music on the Patio
2 Sep 23
Oliver
more...
Events on Sunday, September 3, 2023
03 Sep
Music on the Patio
3 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Tuesday, September 5, 2023
05 Sep
Biweekly Barrel Racing
5 Sep 23
Osoyoos
Events on Wednesday, September 6, 2023
06 Sep
Village Market
6 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Friday, September 8, 2023
08 Sep
"Fun in the Sun" Pickleball Tournament
8 Sep 23
–
08 Sep
Food Truck Fridays
8 Sep 23
Oliver
08 Sep
The Sheepdogs Live
8 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Saturday, September 9, 2023
09 Sep
The Art Gallery Osoyoos: Through the Artists Eye
9 Sep 23
Osoyoos
09 Sep
Osoyoos Farmers Market
9 Sep 23
Osoyoos
09 Sep
Music on the Patio
9 Sep 23
Oliver
more...
Events on Sunday, September 10, 2023
10 Sep
Live Music Sundays
10 Sep 23
Oliver
10 Sep
10th Anniversary Dinner
10 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Tuesday, September 12, 2023
12 Sep
Cooking Class Dinner
12 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
13 Sep
Village Market
13 Sep 23
Oliver
13 Sep
Music in the Park: Firefighter & First Responder Community Appreciation
13 Sep 23
Osoyoos
Events on Thursday, September 14, 2023
14 Sep
A Walk in the Dark Night Tours
14 Sep 23
Osoyoos
Events on Saturday, September 16, 2023
16 Sep
Rock Creek Fall Fair
16 Sep 23
Rock Creek
16 Sep
Fourth Annual Dragon Boat Flag Race
16 Sep 23
Osoyoos
16 Sep
Osoyoos Farmers Market
16 Sep 23
Osoyoos
more...
Events on Sunday, September 17, 2023
17 Sep
Live Music Sundays
17 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Tuesday, September 19, 2023
19 Sep
Biweekly Barrel Racing
19 Sep 23
Osoyoos
Events on Thursday, September 21, 2023
21 Sep
The Rocket Man & The Piano Man
21 Sep 23
Oliver
21 Sep
A Walk in the Dark Night Tours
21 Sep 23
Osoyoos
Events on Friday, September 22, 2023
22 Sep
Wine Capital Weekend
22 Sep 23
–
22 Sep
Harvest Festival 2023
22 Sep 23
Oliver
22 Sep
Music on the Patio
22 Sep 23
Oliver
more...
Events on Saturday, September 23, 2023
23 Sep
Similkameen Sizzlefest 2023
23 Sep 23
Keremeos
23 Sep
Osoyoos Farmers Market
23 Sep 23
Osoyoos
23 Sep
Equinox Celebration
23 Sep 23
Oliver
more...
Events on Sunday, September 24, 2023
24 Sep
Live Music Sundays
24 Sep 23
Oliver
24 Sep
Sound Journeys with Laura
24 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Tuesday, September 26, 2023
26 Sep
Ballet Kelowna: taqəš and Other Works
26 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Thursday, September 28, 2023
28 Sep
Estate Dinners at Terrafina
28 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Friday, September 29, 2023
29 Sep
Cooking Class Dinner
29 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Saturday, September 30, 2023
30 Sep
Osoyoos Farmers Market
30 Sep 23
Osoyoos
30 Sep
Music on the Patio
30 Sep 23
Oliver
30 Sep
Winemaker's Long Table Dinner
30 Sep 23
Oliver
Events on Sunday, October 1, 2023
01 Oct
Live Music Sundays
1 Oct 23
Oliver

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