Okanagan Events

Auction to support volunteers, encourage residents to volunteer and promote volunteerism. Auction Items include: Lunch with MP Dan Albas, MLA Dan Ashton, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit, Superintendent De Jager, Bird Watching with MP Richard Cannings, AREA 27 Laps with Founder Bill Drossos, Ride to work or school Penticton Fire Truck, Car Detailing package, Yoga classes, Handyman...

Mission Hill Family Estate is proud to announce a new community partnership with the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation to host Kelowna’s ‘Festival of Trees’ celebration. This holiday event will unite local businesses with the community for an important cause – to raise much-needed funds for BC Children’s Hospital. The event will run from November 24th,...

Get your fit, lean, strong, healthy body back with this fun, Latin style dance fitness class! Every Monday from 5pm – 6pm At the Latinesque Dance Studio at 555 Lawrence Avenue in downtown Kelowna (upstairs above Rayacom and behind Towne Centre Mall) $15 drop in $48 per month (4 classes) $100 for a 10 visit punch...

Fundraiser Raffle to raise money for Youth Sailing – 1st prize – One roundtrip flight for two guests to any regularly scheduled Westjet destination (Restrictions apply, no cash value). 2nd prize – Private Sailing Lessons for Family/Group of 4 (Conditions apply, no cash value). Draw Dec. 29th at Briteland, 3208-28 St. Vernon, BC at 4pm.

Make your Christmas gifts the gifts of local handmade products. Keep your dollar in our community! Nothing better than a gift from a heart of yours and another artisan! Fantastic Opportunities for your Christmas Shopping, we have some amazing ideas for each budget, starting with painted rocks for $1 up to $30 for breastfeeding blankets...

International Human Rights Day is marked by people around the world sending messages to governments regarding human rights violations and sending greetings to prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders. Kelowna’s Amnesty International group sponsors the write-a-thon in Kelowna. Free.

Proceeds from this tournament will fund Christmas dinners at the Soupateria. Penticton Lions Texas Hold’em Charity Poker Tournament ~ $5,000 in chips ~ Licence # 97641 ~ $1,000 Prize Pool* Tickets: $60 * – based on 26 players

Meet the teachers! Explore the classroom! Learn about all the reasons to choose Willowstone Academy for Kindergarten and beyond! You and your child are warmly invited to our Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, January 17th from 6:30-7:30pm. Please click the link below to RSVP today! Free gift for every child!

COTM: First in Space – The Story of Laika by Claude Lapointe MAIN PRESENTATION: The Incredible 5 cm Universe. Size and scale of the cosmos in just 4 steps by Colleen O’Hare. Wrap your mind around the vast distances in the Universe, zooming out in four steps from the realm of the Earth and Moon...

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...

Join us for our Grand Opening on Saturday, Jan 6th. FREE classes all day and save big with our Grand Opening special!

Peachland Fire and Rescue Service has teamed up with Tony Wright Contracting for our Annual Christmas Tree Chipping for Charity Event. We will be offering Christmas Tree Chipping and Disposal by donation. In addition, for a minimum donation of $5.00 the Fire Department will come to your home and pick up your tree for disposal....

An information series, dealing with issues of interest to immigrants and newcomers to the community. Jan 9 – Sponsoring a Family Member, Jan 23 Family Law, Feb 6 Citizenship, Feb 23 Permanent Resident Options, Mar 6 Criminal Law & Mar 13 Small Claims Court. All sessions are free and free child minding is also available....

Charity Poker Tournament ~ $5,000 in chips ~ Licence # 97641 ~ $1,000 Prize Pool* * based on 26 players Tickets: $60

The Friends of the Westbank Library present Roy Morgan, Crime Prevention Coordinator, RDCO who will be discussing Fraud, Cons & Scams.

For the second year running, the Osoyoos Art Gallery will be having a multi-artist show based on abstract paintings from all the local talent that Osoyoos and area has to offer!

Meet the teachers! Explore the classroom! Learn about all the reasons to choose Willowstone Academy for Kindergarten and beyond! You and your child are warmly invited to our Kindergarten Open House on Wednesday, January 17th from 6:30-7:30pm. Please click the link below to RSVP today! Free gift for every child!

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...

Wed., Jan. 24 — Open Forum on Spiritual Experiences — People have spiritual experiences regularly, but often dismiss and forget them. 7-8pm, Rotary Centre for the Arts. 421 Cawston Ave., Kelowna. http://www.meetup.com/Kelowna-Spiritual-Experiences-Group/

Are you concerned about keeping your brain healthy as you age? The presentation will look at Alzheimer’s disease and how it impacts the brain, the latest research on reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s, and everyday tips for improving brain health. • Maintain a Health Brain • Rising Tide of Dementia • Alzheimer’s Disease • Risk...

SENS director John Barling provides solar ideas and plans you can build yourself. John will emphasize low technology for 20 different projects you can build using recycled materials. Solar distillation, RV/cabin photovoltaics, a shower, a food dryer, an oven, greenhouses and even solar light in a jar! Bring your questions and enjoy! Companies involved in solar construction...

Escape the cold and come into the heat! Join us for Kanaval – a Haitian celebration and an all ages event of fun and entertainment! 1. Dance the night away with DJ Jeff Haymaker. 2. Try your luck at games of skill and chance, or play one of the free fun games DJ Jeff will...

Mené par Sylvie Roussel-Janssens Sages ou Passages est un projet d’art sur le thème de la sagesse. Ce projet célébrera l’abondance des souvenirs, et l’expérience qui vient avec les années. Cet atelier est l’occasion rêvée de partager en images et symboles visuels, les histoires de sagesse de façon créative. Lors de cet atelier, vous pourrez...

Silver Springs 12th Annual LEGO Competition Saturday, January 27 12 – 2pm Free admission Drop by and check out the fantastic entries in this year’s competition. Entrants from 2yr to 102 yrs build at home in one of our four build categories: Structures, Transportation, Cool Scenes or Wildcard. Entries are dropped off, judged and then...