Okanagan Events

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!

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

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

Photographer Dave Snider presents stunning images of nature's show of colour in spring. Light, weather and misty mornings, all these play into Dave's colourful intimate photographs taken in and around the Kamloops area.

The Federation of Canadian Artists presents a Juried Exhibition of Art works by active members of the South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter. Location: Osoyoos Art Gallery, 8713 Main Street in Osoyoos, BC. Runs from: April 1-22/2017. Opening reception: April 1/2017 from 2-4 PM. Exhibition hours : Tues- Sat. Noon - 4:00 pm. Everyone is invited to drop by and enjoy the opportunity to meet the artists.

Looking for a fun way to get your kids/grandkids excited about our local history? Over Spring break the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives will be hosting engaging and educational workshops creating artwork inspired by tales of Okanagan history. Archaeologist, Writer & Artist Fabricio Valdivieso will facilitate the interactive workshops aimed at children 6-9. Through storytelling and his own artwork Fabricio will present our local history, followed by the opportunity for children to make their own drawings of Vernon’s history, which will then be considered for use in his upcoming publication. These free workshops will run from 10-11am and 1-2pm, both Friday March 31st and Saturday April 1st at the museum. Space is limited, please pre-register by March 29th to ensure your spot. For more information call (250) 542-3142, visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or find us on facebook.

Register for a free professional development and training opportunity for emerging filmmakers and mid-career professionals.

Regular monthly meeting. Everyone welcome

This six-week series will change the way you think of yoga. It will expand your knowledge of alignment, postures, meditation, and breathwork, and teach you to use them to create your own flow. You'll leave the series with the freedom to curiously explore your own inspired movement, both on and off the mat. The Freedom Flow Series is designed to take you from wherever you're at now, into love, playfulness, and creativity. Learn how to trust yourself and completely surrender into your body - LOVE your body. This juicy series is completely inspired by the practice of yoga. It's had such a huge impact on both Cassie and Tamara, and we're so excited to bring this to Kelowna. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you’re sure to leave with a new love for your practice. Join us post-movement for journalling, tea & conscious discussion, as well as in an online Facebook group for continuous support. Classes will take place every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm from April 4th - May 9th.

The De Vine Arts Group presents the first show in the Summerland Arts Centre's new gallery. Come and see a wide collection variety of art in many forms by a local group of artists. The show is free and runs until May 12, 2017

Open Windows, featuring the De Vine Arts Group, will be the opening show of Summerland Community Arts Council's new gallery on 9525 Wharton St. Show runs until May 12. Closed Good Friday and Easter Monday. Gallery hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

Another Conversation…LC Art Gallery Members’ Exhibition with Guest Curator Lee Claremont Exhibition Dates: April 7th to May 20th Opening Reception: Thursday, April 6th 6-8pm Curator Feedback and Discussion: Sunday, April 9th 1-3pm Another Conversation is an exhibition about responding to a pervious idea or opinion. Whether the conversation is about an event, a political movement, a time in art history, post colonialism, feminism, gender equality, the environment or cats vs dogs…this exhibition is open ended. What do you feel deserves more consideration? What subject, question, debate or discussion do you feel needs further examination? The Lake Country Art Gallery invites all artists to submit a work of art to this years Members’ Exhibition with guest curator Lee Claremont. Submission Drop Off Dates: March 30, 31 and April 1st from 10am-3pm at the Lake Country Art Gallery, 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT The Shoparama Spring Market Come on down and support a budding bunch of Entrepreneurs, Crafters, and Home Based Business. Baking toooo!! Lots of new and unique products…all under 1 roof. Together with a fun shopping experience, you can support the Food Bank. There will be entertainment, goodies for the kids, door prizes and a yummy concession. Admission is free, however you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Cancer Society and Food Bank. Help us make this a Special Food Bank fundraiser! April 8/17 10:00-7:00 April 9/17 10:00-5:00 Now in 2 great rooms @ the Vernon Recreation Center 3310 37ave. Vernon B.C. Like us on Facebook!

Come meet a man who lives on the edge! Penticton Photographer Mike Biden is the next presenter in the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives Speaker Series. The self-taught photographer and publisher of five books will speak on “Adventure Photography: How to create better adventure photographs.” The well-travelled and publicized photographer has had the privilege of parachuting, riding in hot-air balloons, tanks, jet fighters, World War II vintage airplanes, aircraft carriers and even submarines! His photography tips will be helpful whether you’re in a helicopter, scuba diving or flying jet fighters or WWII air planes with propellers or if you are taking landscapes, portraits, or wild and structure fire photos. Guests will be treated to a slide show of his works and Mike’s most recent book, “Jewels of the Okanagan” will be available for purchase after the talk. The presentation and slide show runs from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by Q & A, Saturday April 8th at the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives. As space is limited, pre-registration is required by calling 250-542-3142. Cost is $5/person at the door. For more information visit www.vernonmuseum.ca or find us on facebook.

The Rotary Club of Westbank is proud to present amazing local artists who will be showing and selling their work. Enjoy some great local wines as you mingle with artists and discover great painters, carvers, sculptors and much more!!! Coffee, tea and snacks will also be served. Don't miss this popular event, with proceeds benefiting three local elementary school art and drama programs. Admission is by donation.

Please join the Friends of the Westbank Library for a presentation by Kelly Wilson, Fire & Life Safety Educator, West Kelowna Fire & Rescue. Kelly will be presenting FireSmart including: How to conduct your own home and site hazard assessment, Identifying the 3 priority zones surrounding your home and taking steps to create a FireSmart home.

Five day encaustic class with Bethany Handfield. We will cover everything from studio set up and safety, application basics, image transfers, mixed media, and more. Classes are held near beaches, wineries, biking trails, galleries, and restaurants. Classes are small in size for personal attention. All supplies are provided. Treat yourself to a fun week of creative play with encaustic. Partial proceeds from fees benefits the South Okanagan Women in Need Society

Join Jazzercise Kelowna for our regular morning class at Motion Works downtown and then meet us across the street at O-Lake Cafe and Bistro for some breakfast or just a hot drink. This one is Easter Monday so we're hoping some who don't usually make it on Mondays can join us. Family and friends (women and men) welcome. New customers can try class for free.

Spend Easter Monday with your family at Arion Therapeutic Farm! The Easter Family Fun Day is packed full of fun activities for all ages! Participate in an egg hunt & paint the eggs you find, learn how to make birdseed feeders, give our animals some egg shaped treats, enjoy a cart ride along our beautiful 12 acre property, interact with all of our farm animals (specially our bunny cherry), you can even bring (or purchase) a picnic to enjoy in our picnic areas! We also have some very special guests: the Okanagan World Of Reptiles will be stoping by to do two shows! (11:30am & 1:30pm) As always we will be have our amazing plant-based catering available at our concession! Activities Prices are $1-$5 each (Cash Only) Please visit our website for more information or call 778-477-1006

April Meeting and AGM Speakers: Arlene Buick and Suzanne Delisle "Travelling Grannies Without GPS" CFUW Kelowna is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to promote the education of women, to safeguard their human rights, to improve the economic, legal and professional status of women in Canada and to facilitate social relationships among its members.

Main Presentation (will begin at 7:30pm): Dr. Richard Federley (UBCO Chemistry Instructor): “So, you want to be an Astronaut!”. A Q and A session with one of the shortlisted candidates for one of two positions as an astronaut with the Canada Space Agency. Then, David Hawkins will briefly talk about the new FAST Radio-Telescope in...

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Join Jazzercise Kelowna and MOGA for a fun glow party Dance Mixx class! Wear your best neons and whites so they glow in the blacklights (or if you're feeling shy you can hide in the dark). We will provide glow necklaces and glow sticks. Please bring a toonie to help cover costs of supplies and feel free to bring some of your own glow items if you want. Class will be an hour, including fun dance cardio followed by strengthening/toning/stretching. Be sure to bring clean indoor-only athletic shoes. After class all are welcome to join us (sweaty clothes and all) for a casual ladies' night at Baxter's Pub (wine and nachos anyone?). Women only please. Free for Members and New Customers, $15 Drop-Ins, $2 for Supplies Appreciated