Okanagan Events

Italian Language Lessons for 10 weeks, includes 2 Italian food cooking classes Great for your upcoming trip to Italy or for the joy of learning the language! Dates: Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 26 Nov 6, 13th 2018 Beginners course 6:00 – 7:30 pm Intermediate course 7:30 – 9:00 pm Cost:...

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Knowledge, Skills & Confidence You CAN live a healthy life with Chronic Pain • Understand and manage symptoms. • Deal with stress and difficult emotions. • Learn to safely maintain physical activity and improve flexibility. • Communicate effectively with your health care team. Free Six-Session Workshop for Adults with Any Kind...

Starting Tuesday, September 18th Join us for Social Bridge 1pm-4pm in RG Matthews Hall $4.00 includes refreshments For more information, please contact Sheila White 250.494.8996

Learn to Square Dance, New Dancer Classes Beginning. Why do we love to dance? Relieves Stress, an excellent exercise for the mind and body. Dance to music from golden oldies to Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, etc. Can you walk and move your hands? Then you can Square Dance. Dance for 2 hours and you could...

The devil whispered in my ear, “You’re not strong enough to withstand the storm.” Today Joel whispered in the devils ear, “I AM the storm!” Shine models is presenting this fashion show fundraiser for one of our models who is currently fighting leukemia. Everyone involved is donating their time, expertise, and energy to raise money...

Joe Enns is a Fisheries Biologist and oil painter based out of Penticton, BC. As a Fisheries Biologist, he has worked on salmon habitat monitoring and stream restoration projects. This work, combined with his growing interest in oil painting, has led to the creation of paintings represented on his website (www.ennsjoe.com) and shown in a...

Peachland, BC: The Peachland Scarecrow Festival is back! Join the Town of Peachland in celebrating the Fall season with your participation in the 3rd Annual Peachland Scarecrow Festival from September 29th – October 31st. The Official Opening of the festival will be held at Heritage Park September 30th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Bring...

Weds, October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Xeriscape Gardening Join Master Gardener, Anne Marie, to learn all about gardening with drought tolerant plants in the Okanagan. FREE Registration is required, to register phone 250-766-3141. Event will be held at the Lake Country Branch, ORL (located inside the Municipal Hall) at #2-10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake...

OKGNtech LIVE is all about exploring the wild and wonderful world of innovation brewing right here in the Okanagan. If you weren’t sure if you are invited, you super are. OKGNtech LIVE is for everyone – entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, investors, students, and supporters! Seriously, if you’re willing, you’re welcome. Mark your calendar for Thursday, October...

We are thrilled to welcome Perry Haddock to the Hambleton Galleries for his first Okanagan solo art show, featuring all new works of Okanagan and West Coast scenes in Perry’s distinct and beautiful style. — “Perry Haddock is a Canadian artist from the south coast of British Columbia, near Vancouver. His paintings reveal his West...

Join Lindsey Walker and Naomi Shore for an evening of live music at Firehall Brewery. Find more info at http://www.lindseywalkermusic.com

The Summerland Community Arts Council presents Who Gives a Hoot, our latest gallery show featuring works by Summerland potters and artists of all kinds as they explore the world of owls. The Opening Reception is on Thursday, October 4th from 7 to 9 pm at the Summerland Arts Centre. Thornhaven Estates Winery will be on...

More than 500,000 Canadians’ lives have been negatively impacted by decades of criminal convictions for non-violent, minor cannabis offenses that soon will no longer be a crime, including challenges renting a home, volunteering, and finding meaningful employment. While cannabis legalization is a turning point for Canada, those with records could be left behind. In today’s...

Community Announcement THANKSGIVING DAY / HARVEST FEST @ The Vernon Farmers Market, @ Kal Tire Place, 3445 43 Ave, Monday Oct. 8. 2018 8:00am -1:00pm Take in the Weird & Wonderful Produce Contest and vote for a chance to win “Market Bucks”. If you have something weird from your garden that you would like to...

Penticton Lions Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament ~ $5,000 in chips ~ Licence # 107679 ~ $1,000 Prize Pool* Tickets: $60 * – based on 26 players

Breakfast on the run? Join Maxine DeHart at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre for the 20th Annual United Way Drive Thru. Drive, walk or bike through the Ramada Hotel driveway and make a donation to the United Way! All proceeds go towards the 2018/2019 fundraising campaign. Pick up your breakfast bag filled with goodies...

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of the Central Okanagan invites you to a relaxing evening of Business networking at The Fireplace Den. Joining us will be Vibrant Vine Winery. This is a great casual way to meet and network with members of the Okanagan’s building industry. Invite friends, colleagues, and business associates to The Fireplace...

Claudia Punter grew up in Switzerland and travelled extensively in Europe and North Africa. In 1993 she immigrated to Canada. Her tremendous love for all creatures, for people, animals and plants, the whole beauty of nature with all the colours, sounds, smells, tastes, shapes and expressions shows in her art. She lives and works in...

Ballroom and Latin dance with the Let’s Dance Kelowna club every second Friday. Join us on the dance floor upstairs at the German Canadian Club, 1696 Cary Road. Dancing from 8 to 10 PM. Members – $5, non-members – $10. See http://www.letsdancekelowna.net or call 250-860-5046 for details. NOTE: AGM for members from 7 to 8...

Merritt, B.C., Oct. 13, 2018 – WWF and Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of BC are teaming up to bring burrowing owls back to the B.C. southern grasslands by engaging residents in hands-on conservation efforts. Members of the public are invited to help install artificial burrows on private property and learn more about this endangered species...

Venue Change: Centennial Hall is not accessible Dance to Live Music @ Royal Can. Legion, 1380 Bertram St, Kelowna, B.C. Date: Oct. 13/18 Doors Open: 7:00 PM Dance: 7:30 – 11:30 PM Band: Sierra Bar, Refreshments & snacks Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $13.00 For more info call: 250-762-6907 or 250-766-3732 Sponsored by the Kelowna Singles Club....

Sunday, October 28th at 5pm Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for The Salvation Army Christmas Toy and Food Program $10 for adults   $5 for children Pre-purchase tickets by calling:  250-860-5096    

GoByBike Weeks: Use your bicycle to get here, there, and everywhere! Fall GoByBike Weeks runs October 15-29, 2018.  The purpose of this event is to encourage people to use their bicycle for everyday transportation. Our goal is to educate people about tips and gear that help make it more enjoyable and safer for people to use...

You are all invited to join us for the Fall edition of the French Book Fair organized by the Centre Culturel Francophone de l’Okanagan. In addition to hundreds of brand new resources in French, Louis Anctil of Diffusion Dimedia, an expert in French resources, will be on hand to give you valuable advice. Enjoy holding books in your hands, browse and find some hidden treasure. ...