Christy Petersen all of sudden has a very full calendar for the next year.

She beat out over 6,000 entries to win the Key to the SOEC contest. Petersen, and one guest, will have tickets to every event at the South Okanagan Events Centre for the next 12 months.

害羞草研究所淔arm (SUN FM) called me from the radio, and he is like Santa on the radio so I knew something good was coming. He told me I was in the top 10 and was playing little games with me and saying top five, top two and then that I won. It was incredible,害羞草研究所� said Petersen. 害羞草研究所淚 believed I screamed and very loudly. I thought I was being punked but it was awesome. I couldn害羞草研究所檛 stop smiling, I am very, very grateful.害羞草研究所�

Her husband, Greg, was her first call.

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A self-proclaimed concert-junkie, some of her favourite shows she has been to at the SOEC include Reba McIntyre and Martina McBride.

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But, it is not just concerts she will get to enjoy for free over the next year. The tickets also include other events such as the Penticton Vees and the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

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Having been to concerts and festivals all over, she said there are some unique things at the SOEC that make it so special.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 just such a great venue. Everyone is always very friendly, very welcoming and they keep everyone nice and safe. Its just always been a really good time.害羞草研究所�

Already she has a few guests of choice who have been penned into her agenda for specific events and concerts.

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The South Okanagan Event Centre Key to the SOEC contest was run in partnership with Sun FM, EZ Rock, Penticton Western News and 害羞草研究所.

害羞草研究所淭he Key to the SOEC is a way for us to say thank you. For the past nine years, patrons from all over the Okanagan and beyond have come to Penticton to support concerts and events at the South Okanagan Events Centre,害羞草研究所� said Dean Clarke, general manager of the SOEC. 害羞草研究所淭heir interest has allowed us to bring in world-class acts and this promotion is simply a way to show our appreciation for their continued support.害羞草研究所�