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The Service Station at The Lakeside Church

We are an Art Gallery, Soda Shoppe and Event Venue in a historic 1911 building.
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01/08/2024

EXHIBITION OPENING
Saturday, January 13th
Noon until 5pm

In collaboration with The Ukrainian Nightingale Project, we are proud to present a new art exhibition by internationally exhibited Ukrainian artist, Oksana Zbrutska and her father, Andrii Zbrutskyi.

Oksana and her father Andrii were both well esteemed artists in the Ukraine and beyond. Andrii worked in the Art Fund of Ukraine as an easel painting artist and a master of reproductions and painted many large frescoes and murals in churches in Western and Central Ukraine. Until the end of communist rule in 1991, the pursuit of persona art was not allowed and artists like Andrii did not sign their works for fear of persecution.

Despite these restrictions, Andrii was commissioned to produce paintings for the mayor and officials of the City of Kiev. The Sheikh of Saudi Arabia also purchased many of Andrii’s paintings. While his work at the that time was mainly large historical compositions portraying famous heroes of the Ukraine, Andrii prefers painting landscapes than political works. His current work reflects this with a focus on creating Okanagan inspired landscapes.

Oksana’s work has been internationally exhibited and are housed in both private and corporate collections in Greece, Japan, China, Mexico, North America and in Europe. Recognized as the founder of the ‘Ukrainian ethno-romantic style’, Oksana was accorded the international Cultural Diplomacy Award and conferred the honorary title of “Honored Artist of Ukraine” by decree of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy in 2022.

11/07/2023

COMMUNITY HEALING CIRCLE
Sundays (Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21)
1pm - 3pm
$25 per person (Cash at door)

Arnoud/Papa Bear brings us together to create a collaboration of diversity, serenity and humility of healing.

Setting intentions towards an understanding of SELF and our community.

Arnoud invites you into a space and time crafted on purpose, to open us to that which will inform, nurture, heal and illuminate.

Arnoud Boek/Papa Bear ~ Activator of progresssive intention through voice, experience, touch, reflection, sound, breath and heart.

https://www.arnoudboek.com/

11/06/2023

WEDNESDAY(Nov and Dec)
KIZOMBA DANCE
with
7-9pm
$20 per class or $110 for series.

Join Justine in this beautiful and sensuous dance of connection from the country of Angola.

This is a partner dance form that is all about grounding, connection and subtle communication.

This dance is practiced at casual family and friend gatherings as well as big international dance festivals, often in conjunction with Salsa and Bachata.

These classes are geared for all levels with special consideration for beginners. Justine is a clear and compassionate teacher who understands both the technical and artistic aspects of the dance.

Take the series for an in-depth 6 week series or drop-in to see what all the fuss is about.

No partner necessary as we balance the classes and rotate leads throughout the night.

DM to register.

11/05/2023

ECSTATIC DANCE JOURNEY
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
Fridays, Dec 8th/Jan 12th/Feb 9th
7pm - 830pm
$25/event

The idea of ecstatic dance is to completely lend yourself and your body to the rhythm, leading to a state of trance and ecstasy (hence the name "ecstatic"). Exploring sensations within the body, noticing what wants to be moved, observing any thoughts, images, and feelings that arise as the body releases into the rhythm and flow of the music.

Each class's playlist is crafted to lead the dancer on a journey through various states of conscious awareness, ranging from deep introspection to joyful play, encouraging your full and total embodiment. While there may occasionally be suggestions or invitations shared by the facilitator during the dance to encourage greater body awareness, this is free form movement.

No dance experience is needed. Come immerse yourself in the music and movement and enjoy the experience!

Arnoud Boek/Papa Bear ~ Activator of progresssive intention through voice, experience, touch, reflection, sound, breath and heart.

https://www.arnoudboek.com/

11/03/2023

ECSTATIC DANCE JOURNEY
Thursday, November 9th, 2023
Saturdays, Dec 8th/Jan 12th/Feb 9th
$25/event

The idea of ecstatic dance is to completely lend yourself and your body to the rhythm, leading to a state of trance and ecstasy (hence the name "ecstatic"). Exploring sensations within the body, noticing what wants to be moved, observing any thoughts, images, and feelings that arise as the body releases into the rhythm and flow of the music.

Each class's playlist is crafted to lead the dancer on a journey through various states of conscious awareness, ranging from deep introspection to joyful play, encouraging your full and total embodiment. While there may occasionally be suggestions or invitations shared by the facilitator during the dance to encourage greater body awareness, this is free form movement.

No dance experience is needed. Come immerse yourself in the music and movement and enjoy the experience!

Who am is Arnoud Boek/Papa Bear ~ Activator of progresssive intention through voice, experience, touch, reflection, sound, breath and heart.

https://www.arnoudboek.com/

10/31/2023

Registrations close this Thursday for these two workshops!

and .stanley are bringing their knowledge, skills and creativity to these inspirational workshops.

DM us or email theservicestationlakeside@gmail.com for more information or to register.

10/30/2023

THIS SATURDAY!
1-230pm
Art Therapy Workshop with Pamela Fry.

We still have a few spaces left for a beautiful immersion in to the subconscious through creative play.

All materials provided.

Etransfer to theserviceatationlakeside@gmail.com to book.

10/17/2023

Saturday, October 28th
DECADE DANCE HALLOWEEN with DJ SPILL
$30

Less than 2 weeks until the long awaited Halloween party in our historical building! We waited patiently through years of renovations to bring this event to life. We are so excited to collaborate with to make this happen. The boss thinks Halloween should be a national holiday! What do you think?

Tickets are starting to sell fast now as we approach the date. If you’ve been thinking of coming, we recommend you get yours soon before they are all gone.

You can still find tickets online and we also have them here in The Service Station. We are open today from noon until 5pm. Come have a sneak peak of the space and get your tickets now!

Door prizes for best costumes, spooky photo booth, weird and wonderful art and more!

Shuttle from Penticton is also available with pre-booking. DM for details.

Hope to see you there.

10/16/2023

SOLD!!!

This show is selling so well! We’ve had two other people mention they wanted this piece but today we had someone who ensured it became hers.

‘Alas, Poor Yorik’ by Ralph Critchlow pays homage to the dead court jester in Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s play Hamlet.

He has suited our fall and Halloween theme so well! He will remain with us until November 6th so come see him while you can.

We still have tickets available for our Decade Dance Halloween party. They are going to start selling fast so come and get yours soon and say goodbye to Yorick while you’re at it!

Congratulations, Ralph. This piece is going to a lovely home.

10/14/2023

10/11/2023

Finally!!! We are getting a newsletter formatted for all the people that don’t love social media!

This will be a great monthly publication that will give you an overview of the happenings here at The Service Station.

We have so much on the books and want to make sure you don’t miss out!

If you’d like to be on our email list, send us a message! Also, let us know what YOU would like to see in our beautiful space.

We are open today until 5pm then doors open again at 7pm for Kizomba dance.

Don’t forget about our class with tomorrow night from 5-6pm.

Hope you can join us!

This mystical painting called ‘Forest Dream Walker’ is on exhibit now by Penticton artist .art . Follow her for more of her work.

10/11/2023

TONIGHT!
Beginner Kizomba Classes
7-9pm

Justine LeeStolz is stepping in for for the next two classes.

This dance is gaining traction in the South Okanagan and we are happy to host!

Drop ins are welcome and no experience or partner necessary.

You will learn the basics of Kizomba in a beautiful gallery with passionate fellow students.

$20 drop in or $35 for two classes.

10/06/2023

STAR MAKING WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 5th
10am - 230pm

As winter approaches we start to decorate our homes for the Holidays. Join .stanley in creating some festive stars woven with grape vines, willow, dogwood and Alder.

Annabel Stanley owns her own vineyard in the Okanagan, from which she uses the materials to weave her baskets and sculptures.

Annabel has been featured in the New Zealand Gardener, New Zealand Cuisine, the first issue of Sculpture Pacific in Canada, and appeared on National TV in New Zealand .

She is a director on the board for and gives several workshops through out the year as well as overseeing many other workshops offered by local and visiting artists.

Her influences have been willow artist Serena de la Hay and environmental sculptor Andrew Goldsworthy. She has also studied with Peter Faulkner, a coracle builder (hazel and hide small lightweight boats), learning new styles of weaving with Martha Cloudsley from BC and trained in willow sculpture with Julieann Worrall Hood in Wiltshire England.

Annabel has always had her feet planted firmly in the soil as her hands reach up into the branches of the trees and she loves to share this passion with young minds, getting them outdoors and appreciating and creating with nature.

$75.00. Fees include all materials, just bring your lunch. Class sizes are limited. Register soon.

10/03/2023

GROUP ART THERAPY WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 4th
1pm - 230pm

$20 per person + GST
(Materials included)

This is a facilitated Group Art Therapy workshop for anyone with the desire to make the
most of their creativity. No art skills required. Suitable for adults with an interest in any creative activity
(writing, music, acting, fine art, etc.). This small group experience will offer a unique hands-on collage
workshop, including a fun warm-up, conversation about barriers to creativity, and reflections on
exploring creativity.
Each participant will be provided with a notebook to keep, as well as a selection of collage materials
(paper, magazine pictures, pages from discarded books, wrapping paper, fabric, etc.), glue sticks and
scissors.

Facilitator Bio:
Pamela Fry is an emerging Artist and Advanced Diploma student with the Vancouver Art Therapy
Institute. She has worked for many years in the higher education industry supporting students and
colleagues with mental health challenges.

Additionally, she is a member of CMHA’s National Council of People with Lived Experience and advocates for universal mental health care. Pamela lives in Tk’emlups
te Secwepemc territory, situated in the southern interior of British Columbia within the unceded
traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation.

*Note: This workshop is part of the supervised practicum component of the Advanced Diploma Program
at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute in cooperation with The Service Station for mind, body and soul.

AutumnArtTherapy.com

09/29/2023

SOLD!

This amazing piece by just sold to Sechelt artist and curator, Lore Schmidts.

He was looking for houses in the area and happened upon our building. His enthusiasm for the building and the artwork therein was palpable and followed up with by a purchase.

We are hoping to have Lore exhibit his art with us in the future and we know Jordan’s work is going to a very deserving home.

www.loreschmidts.com

Congratulations, Jordan! Your work is incredible.

09/29/2023

REMINDER
YIN YOGA CLASSES with Bren.

THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER
5pm - 6pm

* Teacher Bio: "Bren is a 500+hr-certified and registered yoga teacher, excited and inspired to be teaching full-time in the South Okanagan. With 16 years and counting of personal yoga and meditation practice, she loves sharing that experience with others. Her teaching specialties include Yin Yoga, creative flow yoga, crafting meditation techniques for people that don't like to sit still, and helping students advance their physical practice for ultimate mobility and function. Find more info at www.practicewithbren.com"
* What To Expect From a Yin Yoga Class with Bren: Yin-style Yoga is a relaxing and meditative practice, focusing on the deep connective tissues of the body. Seated, kneeling, and reclined postures are held for 2-5 minutes each to allow a deep physical relaxation as well as an opportunity to follow guided meditation prompts for mental stillness and clarity. No experience with yoga is required to receive mental and physical benefit from this class.
* $19/class or 4 classes for $68 (about 10% off)
* Bring your yoga mat and water and enjoy!

09/19/2023

Big news everybody!!!

We are doing a prize pack give-away for the Halloween Dance.

The pack includes four tickets and 4 drinks upon arrival.

The draw will be THIS Thursday on September 21st and each of the following gets you an entry in the draw.

1. Like and share this post.
2. Follow this page and
3. Tag someone in the comments that you would bring to the dance with you.

Good luck! 🎃

09/19/2023

Exciting opportunity to win a prize pack for 4 to the Decade Dance Halloween edition. Oct 28th at The Service Station in Summerland.

Included are 4 tickets to the dance, return shuttle from Penticton and 4 drinks upon arrival. Value of $236
(shuttle is still not confirmed but we are working on it)

To enter:
Like and share this post.
Tag in the comments who you would bring.
Bonus entries:
Share the event Decade Dance Halloween: https://fb.me/e/1tQqa6caf
Join the Return to Dance group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1271301773358484

Draw is this Thursday, Sept.21st
Good luck!!! See less

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5505 Butler Street
Summerland, BC
V0H1Z1

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm
Friday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17785160665

Website

http://theservicestation.ca/

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Through Ukrainian Eyes; A Gentle World. An exhibition by father daughter duo, Oksana Zbrustka and Andrii Zbrutskyi. In collaboration with The Ukrainian Nightingale Project, we are proud to present a new art exhibition by internationally exhibited Ukrainian artist, Oksana Zbrutska and her father, Andrii Zbrutskyi. The Ukrainian Nightingale project offers support to Ukrainians in the South Okanagan who have fled the war. Thanks to this project, this will be Oksana’s 4th show in Canada and the first ‘father/daughter’ exhibit since their arrival last spring. Despite their recent hardships of fleeing their homeland, Oksana and her father have been working very hard to create a new body of work. The Ukrainian Nightingale project and local businesses and community members have offered support with supply of materials, transportation, and housing. The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) women’s shelter housed Oksana and her two sons while her father was living with a Penticton local and Nightingale volunteer. Oksana was able to paint at the women’s shelter. The Service Station provided transportation and an inspiring space for Andrii to paint during the month of December.There is interest in her work to be exhibited in galleries in both Vancouver and Toronto and efforts are being made to recover work left in the Ukraine as a result of fleeing from the war.We are proud to host this very meaningful exhibition and hope that “Through Ukrainian Eyes; A Gentle World” will be received by the local community with great success.“Through Ukrainian Eyes; A Gentler World” will be available to view Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon to 5pm until February 10th at The Service Station in Lower Summerland. 5505 Butler Street

Happy Halloween! Hope you have a howling good time…like we did on Saturday!

We hope your costumes are coming along eerily! Our collaboration with @decadedancepenticton for this spooktacular Halloween dance party has brought together some beautiful prizes for best costumes. Thank you to: @whenanthonydraws @bohostonemedicine, Keith Akitt (Hot Rod Kustom Art) and Ralph Critchlow for donating their awesome work. We also have gift certificates from @trattopizzeria, @chulotapas and Tootsie’s Diner. Thank you to all these local businesses for helping kick this party off right! Final preparations are underway. We’ll see all you ghouls and goblins tomorrow night at 7pm!

Goblins and ghouls are taking over The Service Station! Come help @decadedancepentictonc @djspill and us chase them off with our best witch and wizardry tricks on Saturday, October 28th!! Tickets are starting to sell faster now so don’t miss out! Those costumes need to see the dark of night! Tickets online via link in Bio or in our Soda Shoppe…open today until 5pm.

The Weird is coming!!! The second phase of our Weird and Wonderful Autumnal show is about to be hung just in time to welcome the magical and mystical fall and Halloween season! Decor is being brought down from our storage attic and we are getting SO EXCITED for our @decadedancepenticton Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28th. (Link to tickets in bio and we also have them on sale in our Soda Shoppe.) Tonight is the last class for our Beginner Kizomba Series wit. @nathanlundgaard. Still room for drop-ins this evening…$20 from 7-9pm. We have dance more Kizomba dance classes coming in October as well as some beautiful and nourishing Yin Yoga on Thursdays with @practicewithbren. It’s a challenging business to run, especially in a struggling economy, but we’re getting there! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽. We’d like to thank our artists, vendors, teachers and suppliers for their faith in our vision and for all the customers who have crossed our threshold since opening in May. Happy fall, everyone. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Artists featured in this reel: - Graham McKenzie - Jordan Keith - Banu Tulumen - Endrené Shepherd - Anthony Ross - Thomas Tattrie

Friend reminder! Tomorrow. 11am - 5pm Exhibition Opening “Weird and Wonderful, An Autumnal Show” This is a two-phase show so the opening focuses on the wonderful aspects and beauty of the fall. We do have a few sneak peaks of weird and you can watch the show evolve in the lead up to our Halloween Dance Party with @decadedancepenticton on Saturday, October 28th. (Early bird tickets on sale now but ending soon!) The space looks and feels so good and our fall and winter programming of community events is growing! Drop in tomorrow so we can tell you more! Thanks to all the artists for sharing their beautiful creations with us. Those shown on this poster are Graham McKenzie, @whenanthonydraws and @strokeofsoul. Happy autumn, folks!

Tonight!! 7-9pm BEGINNER KIZOMBA CLASSES Kizomba is a beautiful and grounded dance of connection. Learn the essence of this dance and why it is growing such a strong following in the Okanagan Valley. Due to the highway closure @laura_globe will take the lead in teaching tonight’s class until @nathanlundgaard is able to make his way down here again! Laurita is a passionate Kizomba dancer and follows festivals and workshops all over the country. From Vancouver to Montreal, Laurita has learned Kizomba, Seman, Urban Kiz and Tarraxo as both a lead and a follow. Studying closely witty Nathan, Laura embodies the intimate and passionate essence of this beautiful dance. She is an intuitive and heart led teacher and you will leave this class feeling inspired for more. All levels welcome although the focus is on beginners. $50 for the series (all Wednesdays in September except for the 20th.) $20 Drop In Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring your water bottle and get ready to dance!

We are closed tomorrow (Thursday, August 31st) due to water shut offs in Lower Summerland. Open again on Friday! In the meantime, here is a sneak peak of new work coming in for our Weird and Wonderful Exhibition which opens Saturday, September 9th.

We are excited to announce the beginning of our Dance Programs here at The Service Station! Next Wednesday we welcome @nathanlundgaard and @laura_globe to teach a Beginner #kizomba dance series on Wednesdays for the month of December. Kizomba is a beautiful dance of connection originating in Angola 🇦🇴. This dance is getting very popular around the globe with a strong following of students building in the Okanagan. Nathan has been teaching many dance forms including Salsa and Bachata and is finding Kizomba to be one of his favourites. Laura has been learning Kizomba for the last few years and has traveled extensively across the country to workshops and festivals to deepen her learning. Their classes are warm and inviting and very informative. You leave feeling accomplished and…cuddled! Yes, cuddled! This dance has a beautiful calming effect on the nervous system through sharing heartfelt and safe connection with your fellow dancers. This series is focused on beginners but all levels are welcome. In truth, good dancers are always beginners at heart. Etransfer to laura_globe@yahoo.ca or cash at the door. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful space for another form of art. (Note: this is not kizomba music!!!! It’s hard to find on business platform of instagram!)

Early bird tickets for the @decadedancepenticton Halloween Party are on sale tomorrow! Come and get yours soon…before the goblins do!!! 👻 🧟‍♀️ 🧚🏻‍♀️

Lots going on in here! - new picture rails for more and BIGGER art! -Call for Artists out now -Weird and Wonderful Art Exhibition Opening -Decade Dance Halloween Party -Kizomba dance classes and more! We open today at noon until close. Come on down! We can give you more details about all our upcoming events.

We are pleased to announce our next art exhibition. The ‘Weird and Wonderful, Autumn Show’ will be a two-phase exhibition that will begin with the wonderful elements of the beautiful fall season. Think of leaves falling, harvest, cooling weather, quieter beaches and roads. This will be followed with the weird that we often associate with Halloween. Magical creatures, spooky monsters, whimsical imaginings… The Call for Artists is open to all. The application deadline for Phase 1 (Wonderful) is Wednesday, August 30th at 5pm. The application deadline for Phase 2 (Weird) is Wednesday, September 20th at 5pm. The opening of Phase 1 will be on Saturday, September 9th. You can then watch the exhibition transition into the weird and culminate on October 28th with our Decade Dance Halloween party! The link to applications is in our bio. We look forward to seeing your work! Work in these images is by artists exhibited here. You can see their current exhibition here until Sunday, September 3rd.

WARNING ⚠️ 🔮 We foresee hauntingly awesome dance vibes in your near future! Are you ready to get your spook on? We sure are! After years of waiting, we are finally ready to host a spooktacular Halloween party in our beautiful building! What better venue to bring your inner monsters out than in a renovated 1911 church!? We are proud to collaborate with @decadedancepenticton in making this party one to remember. @djspill will be spinning decades of Halloween tunes to get you doing the creepy crawls and zombie staggers. Dress to impress! There will be prizes! Tickets on sale soon. Drop us your song requests in the comments and we’ll let the mix master know!

We are making art collectors out of our staff! This is Shaila’s first ever art purchase. She has had her eye on this piece since she started working here. “I just love the little frog! 🐸 He’s so cute!” That’s a good reason to buy art! What makes you love a piece of art so much you need to take it home? New show coming in September!

Here are more beautiful pieces by @bohostonemedicine that we are so proud to stock. Jennifer has brought her treasures out to the public once again for us all to enjoy! Jennifer is a self taught artist at heart, searching to bring magic into the mundane. She believes that creativity is innate to all of us and engages with this energy in the form of jewelry making, poetry, writing and spoken word. These wearable healing stones are composed with such care and love which is evident in the unique beauty of each piece. We’ve already sold two pieces and they have been on our shelves for less than a week! If you’re looking for a beautiful gift for someone special, these might be just what you’re looking for. We open again at noon tomorrow. Come on down!

We have new merchandise in stock! We have also released our newest Call for Artists! We have been busy the last few weeks meeting new artisans and reviving old connections. We now have jewelry, fridge magnets, art cushions and hand twisted wire tree wall art! We are so proud to welcome Bohemian Stone Medicine, @silversagestudiobc and @iamforrestwire to The Service Station. We have new stock from @alana_evans_art, @strokeofsoul and Graham McKenzie. And in addition to all that we are proud to announce our next Call for Artists for our “Weird and Wonderful, Autumn Show.” See link in Bio for more information, if you’d like to submit your work. Come on down Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 to buy a gift for yourself or loved ones and treat yourself to an ice cream or local @drinkpeakbc soda while you browse! It’s been a great summer so far! Hope yours has been also.

How do you like our new card rack?! Art cards are a great way to start collecting art! If you can’t afford (yet) to buy an original you can put an art card in a beautiful frame and still appreciate the artists skills and styles. We have a beautiful selection of art cards by British Columbian artists and will be getting more in stock soon! Come on down to check out our selection. Stay tuned also for our next Call for Artists! New exhibition coming in September. Have a great long weekend!

Reminder for our next Art Class! Join us on Saturday, August 12th for a Quail Making Workshop with artist Annabel Stanley. Annabel has her own vineyard from which she sources vines, willow branches and more to make her beautiful art. Annabel has designed a unique quail sculpture that represents the Okanagan Valley. Learn to design and make a wire armature (frame) and then weave with willow. Returning students can learn more complex designs under Annabel’s knowledgeable tuition. All materials provided but please bring a lunch. Our Soda shoppe will be open if you care for an ice cream or local soda after your lunch! August 12th (and possibly 13th if we sell out!) 10am - 2 pm. $95 + GST. Registration and payment by etransfer to theservicestationlakesode@gmail.com or you can come in to our Soda Shoppe and buy directly from us! Hope to see you there! Our fall calendar will be released soon!

Beautiful new stock arrived today! We are so pleased to stock Kiln House Pottery by Lisa Prowse. Lisa has been making functional pottery for over 20 years. Her passion for clay stems from the joy of working with her hands and the satisfaction of taking materials from the earth and turning them into something not only pleasing to the eye and to the touch, but into something useful. The knowledge that her pieces are being used, appreciated and integrated into many aspects of daily life is most rewarding to Lisa. “Firing” the stoneware in her natural gas kiln, allows Lisa to play with the kiln’s atmosphere to produce rich finishes that are varied and sometimes unpredictable, making every piece unique. Lisa’s functional ware oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. Come on down to see and touch her beautiful work! We are open Wednesdays to Sundays from noon to 7pm.