July 29 Music in the Park postponed due to heat warning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Sorry, Music in the Park fans, it is just too hot to host the show this week.

With the continued heat warning in place, the July 29 Music in the Park event has been postponed.

Recreation and Culture staff will work with event planners and performers to determine a new date. Stay tuned! We thank fans for your understanding.

As a reminder, the following locations in West Kelowna are available for the public to help stay cool during the current heat warning.

In and around West Kelowna:

• Cool off at a local beach or find some shade at one of the City’s parks.

• Take breaks away from the heat by visiting the Westbank Museum or swimming at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre.

In addition to our beaches and indoor facilities in West Kelowna, we are also extending the hours of the Kids Care Spray Park from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. until further notice.

Other places to go:

• Head to an air-conditioned space such as visiting the Westbank Public Library.

• Visit Greater Westside businesses such as local shops, restaurants, wineries and breweries.

• Watch a movie at a local theatre or drop into a community centre to beat the heat.

The City is prepared to assist in an extreme heat emergency, once declared by Environment and Climate Change Canada to help keep our community safe during extreme temperatures.

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