Okanagan Events

The South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club invites regional amateur photographers to submit their photos of the beauty, landscapes, flowers and wildlife of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) to the club’s inaugural photography contest.

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. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. See http://www.letsdancekelowna.net or...

Our Artistic Heritage”, a show of the Summerland Arts Centre’s permanent art collection, is at the Art Gallery from April 6 – May 12, 2018. Come and see some of Summerland’s art, culture and heritage.

Looking for Volunteer Program Leaders The University of Victoria delivers Self-Management Programs for persons living with chronic pain in communities across BC. These evidence-based programs are led by trained volunteers and we are currently looking for persons to lead these free 6 session programs in your area. Training and support will be provided. If you...

Vernon & District Metis Association Youth is proud to announce a Youth contest- MY Amazing Race! This will be a local contest designed to encourage Indigenous Youth age 30 years or younger from Vernon and surrounding areas to practice Metis culture, engage with the Metis community, and keep active while completing various culturally-based tasks. The...

Shine models presents TOP MODEL BOOTCAMP Saturday, April 28th from 10am to 12pm Rotary Centre for the Arts Students of all ages will learn and elevate life skills and runway skills focusing on:  Posture, Poise, Presentation, Projection and runway techniques $30 per student Shine models Top Model Bootcamp Registration Form April 28th 2018  

Many people have questions about today’s market, and especially about the new mortgage regulations. Selling your home and buying a new one can seem daunting. We want to help people understand what resources are available to them, and what they can expect from the selling and buying processes. This free seminar with Laurie Weir from...

The Sound of Soul, Wednesday April 25th from 7-8pm, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue   Join a spiritually-charged discussion, and learn how to sing HU for protection and guidance! http://www.eckankar-bc.ca/

Embrace a Discarded Animal Society in partnership with PetSmart CharitiesTM of Canada is holding a huge adoption event at PetSmart Kelowna April 27-29. Over 40 very special rescue dogs will be making the trip up the Coquihalla to Kelowna, where they’re hoping to find local families who will open their hearts and give them the...

Join us as Arrowleaf walks and fundraises to support easy access to clean water for our global sisters and brothers. We will meet at the Rotary Centre for the Arts next FRIDAY, APRIL 27 at 10 AM. All are invited to walk 5 km with us for this important cause. More information on what you...

On Saturday,April 28th, three of the Federation of Canadian Artist’s top professional artists, Neil Patterson, Dene Croft and Suzanne Northcott, will present an exciting day of art education, inspiration, live demonstrations and fun. On Sunday, April 29th, join these artists for workshops. Limited enrollment. Symposium $30. Tickets for Symposium will be available at the door....

The BC SPCA Kelowna is hosting it’s Annual Spring Pet Supplies Garage Sale at the Shelter from 9 am – Noon on Saturday, 28th April, 2018. There will be a wide assortment of used pet supplies for sale – such as rodent & bird cages, reptile glass aquarium, dog & cat beds, rodent accessories, litter...

Victoria Mitchell has had a lifelong passion for creating the visuals to emotions, inspired by what comes from within, and from elements in nature. Studying the body extensively over the years has influenced representations of visceral interconnections. In addition she explores abstract expressions of her surroundings. Victoria’s Vancouver BC home studio, along with abundant travelling,...

Dress in your best formal or semi-formal wear and join us for an elegant evening of dancing and showcase dances. 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 –...

Survivorship Dragon Boat team is inviting breast cancer survivors to come and see what the sport of dragon boating is all about. We are a diverse group of breast cancer survivors who want to live healthy active lives. We demonstrate that life does not end with a diagnosis of cancer. We extend an open invitation...

You’ve always wanted to run but don’t know where to start. Zero experience is required to join and we will “walk” you through how to be successful. No matter what stage you are starting from, we are here to support you. Every Tuesday @ 6 pm for 8 weeks May 1 – June 19, 2018...

COTM: “Henges” by Laird Bowie, A personal perspective of Monumental Astronomy. Main presentation: The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory by Nathan Skolski, A history of the telescope and the value and importance of promoting science and science literacy to the public.

Join us from in downtown Summerland May 4 from 6 – 9 pm for an evening of wine and shopping! Enjoy wine from some of Summerland’s finest wineries, great food and of course, shopping at Summerland’s unique boutiques and stores. Downtown Summerland—it’s everything but ordinary!

This is CanwaxWest’s annual celebration of Western Canadian artists who are painting in beeswax, called encaustic. On display from May 1 -31

Ladies, Join Victory Life’s REFRESH LADIES SPRING CONFERENCE Fri. May 4 @ 7 pm Evening Gala Sat. May 5 @ 9 am to 4 pm Luncheon Included Guest Speakers included: Diana Tripke Ruth Hamm Linda Gaida Kristen Montgomery Cost: $40 Early Bird rate $35 if purchased before April 29th Purchase Tickets ONLINE at victorylife.ca Click...

The Kelowna Closet Cleanout is expanding! We are holding our next event in West Kelowna at the Westbank Lions Community Centre on May 6th from 10am to 2pm. Come shop for new to you clothing, shoes and accessories straight from the ladies closets. Enter to win door prizes, gift bags for the first 100 through...

Annual Open House-30th Anniversary. This is the only day we are open to the public to view our facilities, rehabbing raptors and the work we do. Meet our educational great horned owl “HOUDINI”

A unique opportunity for kids ages 6 to 12 to practice their French language skills. Games, sports, outdoor activities and museum visits means a summer filled with adventures in French!

Gallery 421 welcomes and invites you and your friends to our Annual Spring Show and Sale – Featuring Canadian Artists: Angela Morgan, Jonn Einerssen, Sandra Chapman and Andrew Kiss. Join us for Fine Art, Fine Fine and Fine Food Friday May 18, 2018 5:00pm – 9:00pm Artists Angela Morgan and Andrew Kiss will be painting...