Okanagan Events

Front Street Gallery Resident Artists’ Art Show “Verse and Vision” Oct 27-Nov 29 /2018 Expanded version: Front Street Gallery celebrates our current Resident Artists’ Art Show. We invite you to join us in the gallery to see new works. Paintings, prints and cards are available for purchase, rent or commission. Resident Artist in attendance: Nov...

There are many underprivileged families with children, who without the help of “The Children’s Christmas Gift house” would not be able to purchase a Christmas gift for their parents/guardians/caregivers! We are looking for donations of new & gently used items the children can “purchase” for a small amount so they can participate in the gift...

Sutton Group Lakefront Realty (2002) Ltd. is hosting their 7th annual Warm n Fuzzy Collection! This warm weather outer wear is utilized by Gateway Shelter, Howard House, Woman’s Transition House and spread throughout the community to meet the need of keeping our citizens warm and secure. Our crew delivers to Howard House and the agencies...

November is National Novel Writing Month! Aspiring Teen and Adult writers are welcome to meet at the Lake Country Branch for a Come Write In session, Wednesday evenings in November 6:00-8:00 p.m., to take part in NaNoWriMo. This event is free and drop-in! National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative...

Short Program: Olaf Lutz, will offer a brief introduction to “Universe Sandbox 2“ software. Main Presentation: Christopher Cottle presents the first lecture of a two-part series on Astro Navigation. This lecture is entitled “Astro Navigation, Part One: Stars and the Cold War. Christopher was a Navigator in the Royal Canadian Navy in the days before...

Winter Driving Presentation Perfect opportunity to refresh driving skills for all ages! Date: November 21, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. Place: White Valley Community Hall, 2250 Shields Avenue, Lumby Cost: FREE Presenter: Extreme Professional Driver Training (Vernon, Kelowna & Kamloops) Skills Presentation: • Review of new road signs • Review of roundabouts •...

We all love apres-ski, but what about pre-ski!? Winter Kickoff Festival is back for another year to get you stoked for winter — in true Kootenay-Style. From November 22 to December 2, find out why the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region is THE destination to get ready for winter. From live music performances to workshops...

2nd Annual Christmas Artwalk – Thursday, November 22nd from 5pm to 8pm Eight Gallery openings in one night, all in downtown Penticton! Tour the galleries, all within a few minutes from each other. Meet the artists and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Mix and mingle, share stories and learn what inspires them. Admission is FREE. All...

Theatre Kelowna Society Presents: “A Seussified Christmas Carol” A whimsical reinvention of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets with zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with–if he ever...

Clean Air — B.C. Wildfires and Your Health Dr Michael Mehta, environmental social scientist from Thompson Rivers University will focus on community resistance, resiliency, social innovation and citizen science. Come out and hear his ‘top 10’ actions to reduce health risks. Everyone welcome! Bring your questions and ideas!

Starting Friday Nov 23 at 5 PM ending Sunday Dec 2, at 5 PM, 2018, The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre (SOSVC) is hosting an online auction to raise funds to support volunteers and encourage more people to volunteer. Bidding items include laps around Area 27, a HNZ Helicopter Tour for 4, and 2 hours...

Friends of 1st BX will be hosting a Pub Night Fundraiser at the Kal Sports Bar in Vernon. Tickets are $20 which gets you an amazing burger and a beer. All proceeds go towards the 1st BX Scouting Group to help raise funds to take 25 youth and leaders to Pacific Jamboree 2019 in Sooke...

Boogie Rhythm & Blues MTL 1851 Kirschner Rd #101, Kelowna,V1Y 4N7 7-9pm, Nov. 23rd $15/person Juno Award winning artist Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne (piano, vocals) with Sherman “Tank” Doucette (harp, vocals) and Trevor Salloum (percussion)

Meiklejohn Architects Inc. presents GO PARTY! 13: SUPERSTITION Friday, November 23 7 to 10 pm Fundraiser for the Kelowna Art Gallery One night only: Under a full moon on Black Friday, our 13th GO Party offers guests the chance to escape for an evening inspired by the eerie, exciting, and unexpected world of superstition. WHAT...

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. Group lesson from 7:30 to 8 PM followed by dancing from 8 to 10 PM. Members – $5, non-members – $10. See http://www.letsdancekelowna.net or call 250-860-5046 for...

The Peachland Wellness Centre hosts a Christmas Craft Fair annually and this year have partnered with several other community groups to make it a Christmas Market day.

Enter the world of THE NUTCRACKER ballet in a whole new way this Christmas! Performed every year by the pre-professional dancers at Mission Dance Centre, this timeless treasure comes alive in a high-caliber, narrated rendition, complete with an engaging cast, a full stage set, and a uniquely designed growing tree in Clara’s magical adventure! Your...

Start this Christmas season with Mission Dance’s annual performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ featuring their accomplished and passionate dancers, magical, larger-than-life growing Christmas tree, plus live narration of this age-old classic tale. You do not want to miss this high-quality display of the arts! Perfomances at 2 & 7pm on Saturday November 24th at Evangel Church...

Café • BBQ • Bistro • Puppet Shows • Children’s Activities • Storytelling • Sword Making • Maple Taffy Pull • Unique Handmade Christmas Crafts and Gifts • Homemade Treats • Festive Interludes * Free General Admission! * Children’s activities vary from $2 – $10 $10 activity pass includes: cookie house, wishing well, children’s store,...

Experience the wonder of a timeless tradition at the 37th Annual Children’s Christmas Faire at Lakeside School. Discover many delights and treasured keepsakes on Sunday, November 25 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Visit our Artisan Market and drop by our Bistro catered by The CrAsian Food Truck. * Free General Admission! * Children’s activities...

We offer 4 sessions of French Classes per year. Sessions start in January, April, July and September. All levels, from beginner to advanced, are offered at each session. Feel free to register for any of the session!

Collection of blankets, warm winter clothing etc. will be distributed to those in need on November 27th & 28th from 10am to 5pm

Are you HUNGRY for CHANGE? If so, help us out with our vision to end the homelessness crisis in our community! Come stop by Kelly O’Bryan’s, 262 Bernard Ave, on Tuesday, November 27th, at 5:00 PM. The event will be hosted at the top of the pub where the pool tables are located (Carlos O’Byran’s)....

Interested in selling your own home? Jordan Porrelli from Porrelli Law and I are having a FREE seminar on how to sell your home yourself This presentation will cover pricing, marketing, and the legal obligations of selling your own home. Interested people will receive a free market analysis of their home, house photos and ad...