Day passes are on sale for the 17th annual Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, Aug. 14 to Aug. 16.

The weekend-pass rate is now $125 per adult.

Configuration at the festival will change this year to deal with sound conflict between the various stages.

The Alley Stage won’t be included, but will have a low-key volunteer performance stage to let those who give their time to ensure the festival comes off well a chance to showcase their talents.

The Barn Stage will be changed to become a second event stage, complete with a beer garden in the redesigned Boogie Bar-N.

Headliners this year include Johnny Winter, Dr. John, Serena Ryder and the Sam Roberts Band.

For more information, go online to

rootsandblues.ca or call 250-833-4096.

Classic motoring

The seventh annual Fraser Valley British Motor Club classic car show is on Sunday, July 12, starting at 9 a.m. and going to 4 p.m. at Minter Gardens in Chilliwack.

For more information, go online to mintergardens.com or call 1-604-794-7191.

Cheryl’s got the blues

Cheryl Hodge performs at the Commodore Lounge, 369 Victoria St., on Aug. 7.

Hodge recently released Indigo, a tribute to Miles Davis and is touring to promote the Top 10 jazz album.

For ticket information, call 250-851-3100.

To hear some of Hodge’s music, go online to jazzboulevard.com.

Tubing for a cause

Thompson River Tubing Adventures is holding a fundraising float today at 9 a.m. through Sunday at 6 p.m. for the Jessie Foster in trust fund.

Cost to take part is $15 an hour, which includes a shuttle from Riverside Park to the launch site, a tube, lifejacket and lifeguard; $5 from each tubing trip goes to the fund.

The fund was created for Jessie Foster, a Kamloops woman who went missing three years ago from her home in Las Vegas.

Full steam ahead

The Spirit of Kamloops heritage train begins its summer schedule on Saturday.

Runs are each Saturday at 11 a.m. and Fridays and Mondays at 7 p.m..

For a schedule and ticket information, go online to kamrail.com or phone 250-374-2141.