Okanagan Events

Art Exhibition featuring renowned Kelowna artist Alex Fong and the Big White artists displaying their works for viewing and sale at Art e`scapes Pop Up Gallery in the Whitefoot Lodge above The Market in Big White Ski Resort Village. When: Friday March 17, 2017 from 7 to 9 pm and Saturday March 18, 2017 from...

Myeloma Support Group for the BC Southern Interior Various dates starting February 20th to November 20th, 2017

Drawing has been a life-long passion for March featured artist, Maureen Hove. The Old Courthouse Gallery presents a selection of her drawings, created over the past many years. Whether in graphite, ink, charcoal or watercolour pencil, Maureen's art is expressed most fully in her drawing!

Opening event with Artist – Janet Bednarczyk

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! Registration and information: by phone: 250-860-4074 by e-mail :info@leccfo.org in person: 702 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna

The Vagina Monologues Penticton is a volunteer run 3rd Party Fundraiser with 90% of funds raised going directly to SOWINS (South Okanagan Women In Need Society) and the remaining 10% going to the VDAY Campaign to end violence against women and girls worldwide.

Bartel Entertainment presents Jazz Nights with The Trevor Salloum Group and Special Guests Second Friday of the month 8-10pm $10/5 Students Muninn’s Post 575 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N9 778-478-7010 FB: https://www.facebook.com/jazznightskelowna/ Venue: http://www.muninnspost.com/ Web Site: https://jazznightskelowna.wordpress.com/

A multi-sport race starting at the Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club and finishing downtown Kelowna at the Tree Beer Institute. Solos and Teams will Nordic Ski, Snowshoe Run, Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Run and Paddle their way through the 88km course.

Come to buy, sell and trade seeds. Visit a variety of vendors and community organizations. Attend a gardening information session. Network and ask questions of local gardening enthusiasts.

In Third World countries, babies born into poverty, often start their lives wrapped in newspaper. We invite you to stop by and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the lovely handcrafted and purchased baby items that have been generously donated by those in our community. If you wish to donate new baby clothes, quilts, blankets, or...

Join us for a 1920's inspired fundraiser on board the S.S. Sicamous Stern Wheeler :) Date: Saturday March 11th 2017 Location: The SS Sicamous, 1099 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton Price: Tickets are $45.00 – includes first drink + appies Beginners Swing Dancing Lesson | Doors open 7pm – Lesson Starts at 7:30pm Speakeasy | from 8pm till late This event is a fundraiser for the SS Sicamous Society (A non-profit organization that works to protect the marine heritage of the Okanagan). Tickets are available online from: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/great-gatsby-party-tickets-29559662747 or in person at Cannery Brewing (on Ellis Street, Penticton) Please note- tickets will not be available at the door. The Details: Beginners Swing Dancing Lesson | Doors open 7pm – Lesson Starts 7:30pm Space for the lesson is limited – please make sure you register early if you would like to attend! (There will be the option to do this when you purchase your ticket). The lesson is being taught by Even Dance (Don’t worry, you won’t need a partner to attend- volunteers will be happy to find you a swing-dance buddy!) The Gatsby Party | 8pm till Late Dress code | Cocktail Attire Swinging Music | Yanti and DJ Tenacious T Sip cocktails from vintage tea cups (crafted by Maple Leaf Spirits Inc and Old Order Distilling Company.) Savor locally brewed beers (from Cannery Brewing), and enjoy bubbly from the Back Door Winery! Dainty appetizers are being cooked up by Okanagan Vintage Catering Company and will be served on vintage china and silver trays, while you listen to songs from Yanti, and electro-swing music from DJ Tenacious T. Beautiful Decor and Photo Booth donated by RSVP Event Studio Penticton Live Music from Yanti and DJ Tenacious T Photography donated by Douglas Drouin Photography

Kelowna's Ladies Fashion Flea Market will be held Sunday March 12, 2017 10am-2pm at the Parkinson Rec. This event will have ladies clothing, shoes and accessories! SHOP: Find new to you treasures! Save money! Find unique products! Be entered to win door prizes! SELL: Sell those designer items that consignment stores won't take! Clear out those closets! Make some extra money!‹ www.kelownaclosetcleanout.com

Penticton Lions Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament ~ $5,000 in chips ~ Licence # 86862 ~ $1,000 Prize Pool* When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Tournament Starts at 6:00 pm (till about 10:00) Where: The Copper Mug ~ 1301 Main St Penticton Tickets: $60 * – based on 26 players

The Friends of the Westbank Library present Darlene Romanko as she discusses Xeriscaping, growing a lush garden on less water.

Join Master Gardeners of Kelowna for a lively chat about spring cleaning in your garden. Bring your saved seeds to exchange with friends.

Art Exhibition with special guest artist Alex Fong Renowned Kelowna artist Alex Fong and Big White artists display their works for viewing and sale When: Friday March 17 from 7 to 9 pm Saturday March 18 from 10am to 6 pm Where: The Whitefoot Lodge Art e’scape Pop Up Gallery above The Market in the...

Ballroom and Latin dance with an Irish flair on St. Patrick's Day. Wear green and join us on the dance floor at the German Canadian Club, 1696 Cary Road. Group lesson from 7:30 to 8 PM followed by dancing from 8 to 10 PM.

Are you fascinated by electricity? Do you like to create, to tinker, to putz around with machines and tools? Well, how about spending a morning exploring the inventions of Vernon’s own, Mr. Garry Garbutt. Garbutt is opening up his workshop for interested participants between the ages of 8 to 108 to check out his projects, re-creations of early electrical experiments, tesla engines, and fun experiments. This is an opportunity for the curious minded of all ages to learn and be inspired. Topics depend on participant’s interests. Some potential topics are: tesla coils, steam engines, electrical devices, physics demonstrations, and gidgets and gadgets. “A morning with an Inventor” is part of The Field School Series hosted by the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives who are teaming up with local businesses, organizations, and experts who have “historic skills.” Three dates are being offered as he can only accommodate 6 people per session. “A Morning with an Inventor” takes place at Mr. Garbutt’s Workshop on March 19th, 21st, and 23rd from 10:00 to 11:00am. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Vernon Museum. Cost is $10/person. For more information call (250) 542-3142 visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or find us on facebook.

Drop in to the Sustainable Environment Network Society’s Annual General Meeting & seed & plant swap and sale. Expert gardeners Jocelyne Sewell and Julia Lissau will share tips for our hot, dry Okanagan gardens. Collect free seeds and buy plants and/or seeds!

Vendors wanted! Penticton United Church is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, March 25, from 9 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are renting tables to the public at $20 each, and offering them to you to set up your very own mini yard sale. This is your chance to clean out some closets...

” The promise of living” a choral concert of music by 20th Century composers, under direction of Imant Raminsh

Amnesty International’s Kelowna group presents “Open Bethlehem”. The film director returns to her home town and winds up staying seven years to start a campaign to save the multi-faith aspect of the town.

Do you have gently used goods you’d like to sell? Are you a crafter, farmer, or artisan looking for a market? The Arion Therapeutic Farm Spring Trunk Sale allows for you to park and sell your goods out of your trunk for a low parking fee! Join us Sunday, March 26th at 2457 Saucier rd. Gates open for sellers at 9am (first come first served for premium parking spots) Gates open for Buyers/Guests at 10am There is no admission for buyers, just a small parking fee ($10) for sellers! All parking fees collected go to help Arion Therapeutic Farm Social Initiatives and Farm Animals. Vendors keep their individual proceeds. Not interested in vending? You can donate gently used goods to be sold by volunteers with proceeds going to the Arion Therapeutic Farm! There will also be amazing food, Kona Ice, pony rides and other fun activities for the entire family. If you’d like to organize your own fundraising activity for the Arion Therapeutic Farm, we’ll make room for you! PLEASE RSVP on our homepage if you are joining us as a seller so we have enough parking spots for everyone.

The culinary experience FESTIN returns to the Kelowna MapleFest. CONCEPT: The concept is to create a convivial food-infused evening event full of surprises. AMBIANCE: A night in Montreal! CHEF: Mathew Morazain from MTL | montREALfood Visit our website for full menu!