Tag Archives: Summer

Hosting outside in summer is a wonderful way to celebrate the season with friends and family, but soaring temperatures can sometimes make it difficult to stay cool and comfortable.

While we could move to host indoors, it would be a waste of the beautiful sunshine and fresh air. So, how do you and your guests stay cool when hosting outside in summer?

Now that it’s officially summertime, Itasca State Park has interactive learning activities all through July and August for kids – and adults – of all ages.

Itasca State Park has an activity schedule that spans for the rest of the summer, but they start their Nature Programs the first two weeks in July.

Real estate expert and designer Christina Hall is breaking new ground at a must-visit site: Walmart. The HGTV star recently took to Walmart Live to celebrate the start of summer and share her favorite affordable hosting items, namely the Thyme & Table bar tool set that’s perfect for alfresco entertaining. Hall kicked off the live stream by talking about this $20 four-piece kit that has shaker tins, a shot glass, stirrer, and strainer, which is “all you need to make a delicious mocktail,” she says.

Thyme & Table 4-Piece Stainless Steel Gold Bar Tool Set

Not only does Hall use the “beautiful” gold bar tool set to make some of her favorite specialty drinks, but she also says it doubles as home decor. “Design really is all about entertaining, as well,” the TV personality shares. “When…

Movmi, in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility and Loud Mobility, is to host a three-day shared mobility summer school in London, UK.

From Mindshift to Modeshift takes place 20-22 August, 2024, and is designed for urban transportation professionals and to address critical aspects of shared mobility, future growth potential and behaviour change.

The programme will comprise a mixture of theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and networking opportunities with senior professionals, policymakers, and local experts. 

Register here for more details. 

Sessions will be led by industry leaders such as Sandra Phillips, founder & CEO of Movmi, who will discuss design biases in transportation, and shared mobility expert Michael Glotz-Richter, who looks at regulatory challenges. 

Georgia Yexley,…

Marking 50 years since the BC Summer Games were first held in Penticton, the games are returning to the city for their anniversary in 2028.

Kamloops, the original host of the BC Winter Games, will also once again host the event in February of 2028.

Hundreds of student athletes from across B.C. in every geographic zone of the province will come to the two communities to showcase their talent and build connections with their fellow competitors.

“A lot’s changed in 50 years and I think during that period, the focus went away from the pure competition to building athletes in and around the province,” said Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield. “I think the focus now is about using the games to build communities and strengthen communities. I see that as a message to strengthen…