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| Topless Sun Run, 10th Edition- Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26, 2013 |
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SEE REGISTRATION SECTION BELOW
The Topless Sun Run is back for 2013!
Our popular, and now biennial, multi-day event will kick off Friday Afternoon, May 24th with registration at the hotel, followed by a meet and greet reception held in the hotel restaurant. Appetizers will be provided, or you may choose to order from the restaurant’s a la carte menu.
The Topless Sun Run continues early Saturday morning in West Kelowna, and winds through the beautiful back roads of the South Central Okanagan. |
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Along the way, our path will parallel the famous and historic Kettle Valley Steam Railroad; travel below the mysterious Hoodoo geologic formations; through pastoral vineyards, orchards and hobby farms; twists and plunges down canyons; and meanders along the shores of our pristine lakes.
A catered lunch will be provided at Penticton's lovely Skaha Lake Park. A light and healthy self-serve buffet, offering various cold sandwiches and salads, will be provided in the shade of the Rotary Centennial Pavilion, and overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches in BC. After lunch we will head back to the hotel, along the shoreline of Lake Okanagan. Keep your eyes peeled for Ogopogo! Saturday evening is of course the evening banquet at the Holiday Inn. We have selected a tantalizing menu that should please all palates and a cash bar will be in attendance.
On Sunday, the drive will highlight areas of the Okanagan Valley not covered on Saturday. This tour will include Miata Heaven (aka Westside Road) with a rest stop at Fintry Provincial Park on the way to the City of Vernon. The return loop will feature a photo opportunity at Kalamalka Lake and a drive through the orchards of East Kelowna, a major part of this area's rich history. Most of these roads are tight, twisty and scenic. Count on a three hour adventure with a total distance of 200 km (125 miles).
Our Sponsors:
We would like to thank Eunos Custom Automotive for helping us out again this year. Thank you Chris.
The Itinerary:
Friday, May 24
3:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Registration at the Holiday Inn.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Social gathering at hotel.
Saturday, May 25
8:30 am to 9:00 am - Registration available for latecomers.
9:00 am to 12:30 pm - South Okanagan drive.
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Lunch and Photo Shoot at Skaha Lake Park.
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm - Drive back to West Kelowna
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - Banquet doors open, cash bar open at the Holiday Inn.
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Dinner.
8:00 pm on - Presentations and announcements.
Sunday, May 26
9:15 am to 12:15 pm - Westside Rd / East Kelowna drive.
The Hotel:
Holiday Inn West Kelowna, 2569 Dobbin Rd (Hwy 97) West Kelowna, British Columbia V4T 2J6 Canada
Call the hotel directly at 250-768-8879 and ask for the Miata club rate.
Our Charity:
Proceeds from the 2013 Topless Sun Run will be donated to the Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA). The COHA is committed to community outreach and to meeting the needs of the terminally ill and their families by providing compassionate care and supportive assistance through resources, trained volunteers and professional counselling. The funds donated are raised largely through the 50/50 draw and through clothing sales. Since our first Topless Sun Run in 2001, the Okanagan Valley Miata Club has donated $16,500 to local charities. |
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Official Sun Run Clothing:
The Okanagan Valley Miata Club is once again offering a line of Topless Sun Run clothing, and this year we are offering high quality sport shirts, vests and hats. Sun Run clothing is available on a pre-order, pre-paid basis, and your order will be waiting for you when you arrive at the event. We will not have clothing for sale during the event. The clothing order form is part of the registration form above, but if necessary you may also order clothing after you have registered for the event. All orders must be received no later than April 8th, 2013, and payment for the total amount must accompany your order.
Ladies |
Mens |
Unisex |
Coal Harbour®
Fine Jacquard Wicking Sport Shirt
Colour: Coal Grey
Fabric/Style: This soft, breathable sport shirt reveals a subtle jacquard and has our moisture wicking technology. The lightweight, fluid drape of this fine knit makes it relaxed yet professional. 6.3 oz. Polyester Easy Care fabric; Flat Knit Collar; Smoke Pearlized buttons; Hemmed Sleeves; Side Slits; Locker Patch; and Reinforced Top-stitching throughout. |
The Authentic T-Shirt Company®
Pro Fleece ¼ Zip Sweatshirt
Colour: Charcoal
Fabric/Style: Mixed with a perfect amount of warmth and comfort, this quarter zip sweatshirt will be your best friend when battling the elements. Fluffy on the inside, stylish on the outside. 13.8-oz, 80/20 Cotton/Polyester blend high density fleece, twill neck taping, set-in sleeves, side and shoulder panels, knit cuffs and hem and reinforced top stitching throughout.
NOTE: Unisex, use men’s sizing below. |
| Ladies sizes: |
S (4-6) |
M (8-10) |
L (12-14) |
XL (16) |
XXL (18-20) |
| Men's sizes: |
S (34-36) |
M (38-40) |
L (42-44) |
XL (46-48) |
XXL (50-52) |
Registration
While we are full for the banquet we can still accept a few registrations for "Sun Run Lite". A limited number of applications for the full event, including banquet, will be kept. In the event of any cancellations, these
entrants will be given first priority to attend the banquet. Others will be
offered the Sun Lite option.
In the unlikely event your computer does not have software to open PDF files,
you can get a free copy of Adobe Reader for all platforms here:
http://get.adobe.com/reader/ |
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Kootenay Kar Run - Friday, June 21 to Monday, June 24, 2013
Alright everyone, get your oil changes done, put on your slicks, lets polish up our Miatas and put on your driving gloves so we can go for a beautiful drive in this gorgeous province of ours. Total distance: 800 kms of "made for the Miata" roads. |
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FRIDAY
We start off in Vernon, head out Hwy 6 towards Nakusp for lunch on the lake, and then up to Halcyon Hot Springs for our first nights stay.
Halcyon Hot Springs is a great place to relax, go for a swim in the hot springs or enjoy a nice relaxing massage. Later enjoy a BBQ dinner at your cottage with a new club member or be pampered in the excellent Kingfisher Restaurant. You will need to let front desk know if you want a massage and/or to make dinner reservations.
The rates are as follows:
Queen Cottage $139.00.
Queen Cabin or One Bedroom Cottage $149.00.
Studio Suite or Point Cottage $179.00.
King Chalet $275.00 (I think these sleep 4 if you want to group up, just ask reception for more details).
Halcyon HS is giving us 10% off of the above rates.
Cancellation 14 days before arrival.
To reserve, please call Halcyon at 1-888-689-4699.
http://www.halcyon-hotsprings.com/ |
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SATURDAY
Saturday morning we head back to Nakusp, then over to New Denver, then up and over to Kaslo for lunch, and then south down the majestic Kootenay Lake to Nelson for our second nights stay. Nelson is such a great little town to visit with so much heritage and super nice people and such a laid back felling. Lots of great places to eat as well. These are the rates for the Prestige Lakeside Resort in Nelson:
Queen bed, Mtn view $127.46.
2 Queen beds, Mtn view $135.96.
King bed, Mtn. view $144.96.
Queen bed, Lake view $144.46.
2 Queen beds, Lake view $152.96.
King bed, Lake view $161.46.
More than 2 adults add $20.00 per.
Cancellation in writing 30 days prior to arrival.
To reserve, please call the Prestige Lakeside Resort at 1-877-737-8443 (then press 1 then 2).
http://www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com/ |
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SUNDAY
You're on your own for the day to explore either the quaint downtown shops, do some exploring around the hills or just sit down and relax at one of the fine coffee shops with your co-pilot or perhaps you just want to polish up your car again. At 2:30pm we'll meet back at the parking lot of the Prestige Lakeside Resort so we can be on our way to our next destination of Christina Lake. If someone has an idea for our group to do something this day in Nelson, please check out this website link and get back to me so we can discuss: http://www.nelsonkootenaylake.com/. The drive from Nelson to Christina Lake is about 2 hours. Tonight we will be staying at New Horizon Motel in Christina Lake. This motel has 2 building (one newer than the other) and many room options so prices are as follows:
Original building rates are $105 - $155.
Newer building rates are $125 - $185.
Some rooms have jacuzzi tubs in them, just ask reception.
If our group books more than 7 rooms, you will get 15% off your room rate.
Cancellation 14 days before arrival.
They have a free continental breakfast from 7 - 9 with fresh made muffins, fresh fruit, toasts, hot coffee, tea & yogurt, etc.
To reserve, please call the New Horizon Motel at 1-888-859-0159.
http://www.newhorizonmotel.com/ |
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MONDAY
We will be heading west on the Crowsnest Hwy 3 towards Grand Forks. I hear there are some great Russian food restaurants here so lets see if we can find one. After lunch we keep heading towards Rock Creek. At this point we may lose some drivers that will find a shorter route to Penticton via Osoyoos through Hwy 3 as the rest of us will be driving north up Hwy 33 towards Big White and then Kelowna. This will be so much fun and very beautiful scenery so make sure you come with us.
VERY IMPORTANT
- Please email Casey at: caseycromie@yahoo.ca so we can get a good idea as to how many people & cars will be coming.
- When calling into each resort, please let them know that you are with the Okanagan Valley Miata Club.
- There are only 20 rooms at each resort on hold, so please call with your credit card A.S.A.P. to get yours.
- Drop date for each resort is April 30th, which means all of the rooms on hold will be released to regular customers.
- Room rates do not include tax. (Note: when the 12% HST was introduced it replaced the 8% BC Hotel Tax + 5% GST. BC goes back to the old PST system on April 1, and the tax on hotels will go back up to 8% + 5%.
- Remember to bring your swim shorts for the hot tubs & your camera for photo ops.
- Meeting place in Vernon will be in Polson Park at 9:00 am Friday (north-west corner of the park, right near the big fountain, just across the highway from Earls Restaurant) |
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| Explore Oregon - Willamette Valley Miata Club - Thursday, July 11 to Sunday, July 14, 2013 |
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Information regarding the Explore Oregon 2013 - Columbia Gorge event is now available on the Willamette Valley Miata Club website, www.oregonmx5.com. |
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| Hot Lava 2013 - Mt. Hood Miata Club - Thursday, September 5 to Sunday, September 8, 2013 |
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The Mt. Hood Miata Club invites all Miata enthusiasts to join them in Bend Oregon in September for a truly memorable weekend.
Bend is along the Cascade Mountain Range and the volcanic capital of the Northwest. The views will be amazing, the lava beds fascinating, the mountain lakes refreshing, and the twisties and roads unforgettable!
Come and join other enthusiasts for a great weekend, meet old friends and make new friends.
Please visit the Mt. Hood Miata Club website for more information: http://mthoodmiata.org/ |
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