Arctic Circle is a daily cartoon strip by Alex Hallet about three penguins, Oscar, Ed and Gordo, who have emigrated from Antarctica to the Arctic. The comic has an underlying environmental theme and regularly sees the humour in trying to live a more eco-friendly life in a 21st century world.

Listed below are some of the events this week. Here's your chance to support the community by shopping local:

Kelowna Farmer’s and Crafter’s Market will be having a Kid’s Market Day Wednesday July 8.

There will be special entertainment provided by Uncle Chris the Clown and the Bouncer will also be free for them to jump on. Other events will include a coloring contest and the famous Fish Game. Kids will also get the opportunity to get their face painted, a perfect treat for the day. Not to mention all the usual vendors that will be there so parents can do a bit of local shopping too.

There will be a Summer Stash event taking place July 10 from 4pm-8pm & July 11 from 10am-4pm at 1310 Bertram St. 

There will be over 20 vendors showing off their ‘indie’ crafts including art, fashion, pottery and accessories.  A great place to find one of a kind gifts and meet some local talent!

Sara Johnson is a representative of Lalabee Bathworks - a local company that handcrafts skincare products for Mommy & Baby. All their product lines are made in Kelowna using certified organic and natural ingredients. 

Canadian Environment Week is from May 31st to June 6th 2009. It's the perfect time to celebrate our achievements and initiatives in tackling climate change and reducing air pollution. You can work on simple changes that contribute to a greener future for everyone.

Here are a few tips to green your lifestyle:

• Buy locally grown food. Take some time to visit local Farmers Markets and learn more about the benefits of choosing locally grown foods! 
• Change at least one light bulb to a compact fluorescent. Those qualified to ENERGY STAR® use about a quarter as much electricity as a conventional light bulb to produce the same amount of light. Compact fluorescents cost a bit more than incandescents, but they last up to ten times longer. 
• Take a walk on the wild side. Go for a day hike on a local nature trail and revel in the beauty and serenity you're trying to preserve for future generations.
• Turn off your computer when you're not using it. A home computer, monitor, and printer can use up to 200 watts of electricity. At both work and home, set your monitor to go into "sleep" mode if it is idle for more than 5 minutes, and your computer to do the same after 15.
• Carry a cloth bag or keep one in your car. Avoid traditional plastic bags in favour of reusable totes. Most plastic bags wind up in landfill sites, where they can take up to a thousand years to biodegrade. A cloth tote is durable, easy to carry and much more eco-friendly!
  

Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market is Kelowna's Original and BC's largest market.

Wednesdays and Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM from April through October at the Corner of Springfield and Dilworth.

• Bedding plants, Perrenials, Hanging Baskets
• Herbs, Spinach, Lettuce, Asparagus, Carrots
• Meats, Sausage, Eggs, Cheese
• Local artisans
  

Check out KelownaFarmersAndCraftersMarket.com for more info or call 250-878-5029