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info., call 250-763-6738. Our dances are open to everyone. Invite your friends, too. the vernon indoor farmers market the fine art of printing without a Kal Tire Place, 3445-43rd Ave., on select Fridays press Adult class at the Vernon Community noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 8. Come visit all your favou- Arts Centre runs Mondays, Jan. 11 to March rite regular vendors all winter long. Stock up 21 (no class Feb. 8) , 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with local apples, potatoes, squash, carrots, gour- Enjoy the pleasure of creating fascinating images met cheeses, delicious baking, preserves, eggs, using traditional and creative printing techniques apple juice, meat and 1,000’s of handcrafted gift with Gail Short! Cost is $225 members, $235 items. Tons of free, easy parking, ATM on site. non-members, $20 materials. Check out www. ukrainian christmas dinner Join us vernonarts.ca for more info! for Vernon’s most popular Ukrainian dinner the vernon jubilee hospital auxilat the Elks Lodge, 3103-30th St. (across from iary meets Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the hospital Greyhound depot) Jan. 8. Our home-cooked education rooms. Everyone is welcome, please meal includes borscht soup, perogies, cabbage come to the auxiliary gift shop by 1:15 and you rolls, kolbassa, sauerkraut, dessert and coffee for will be given directions to the meeting. People only $11. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. are still needed to work in our gift shop. It is Everyone welcome. Following dinner we have a a fun place to work. All money raised by the mini meat draw & 50/50. All proceeds go to chil- auxiliary goes to purchase needed equipment and dren & charities in Vernon. Check each Friday provide patient comfort services for patients in menu on Vernon Elks Facebook. the hospital. sunshine seniors meet If you are 55+ and vernon accordion club Dancers and would enjoy an afternoon of fellowship consist- listeners are invited to come and enjoy two hours ing of music, storytelling, games and a delicious of accordion music that includes waltzes, polkas, lunch, then come to Peace Lutheran activity area, foxtrots, schottisches and Latin. Every Monday 1204-30th Ave., every second and fourth Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Halina Centre. Accordion of the month at 1:30 p.m. You will be very wel- players, come join us on stage. For more inforcome there! mation, phone 250-546-3192. the palestine study group meets Jan. society of open learning & discus8 at 10 a.m. at the People Place, downstairs. The sion SOLD meets Mondays at 9:30 a.m. at the main items on the agenda are a discussion of the People Place, 3402-27th Ave. Jan. 11, Scams to future directions for the Palestine Study Group be Aware of presented by Rachel Zubeck of the and what we can do to give it more of a public RCMP Community Service Dept. in Vernon. presence. And we can always add other issues at drawing i — basic elements Class for the last moment. Everyone welcome. For more adults at the Vernon Community Arts Centre info., call Steve at 250-545-3202. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Learn vernon friends of the library hold the core elements of drawing with David Macri! magazine sale Magazines that the Vernon Cost is $147 members, $157.50 non-members. library has accumulated over the past year will be Check out www.vernonarts.ca for more info! available to the public; no set price but a donation keyboard music classes Winter classes will be very welcome. Jan. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. for all ages starts Jan. 12 and run Tuesdays, to 5 p.m. and Jan 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Wednesdays and Thursdays so you can pick the library meeting room on the main floor. Many day that works for you. Instructor Melly Oey different publications will be on offer: food, cur- teaches her classes at the Vernon Community rent events, decorating, hobbies, crafts, travel, Arts Centre. For registration, and more info., call fashion, and many others. The money raised will 250-542-6243 or see www.vernonarts.ca be put toward children’s programs in our branch drawing for the adult beginner so please support our library and come and buy Vernon Community Arts Centre Wednesdays, some magazines! Jan. 13 to March 2, 1:30-4 p.m. Think you kelowna singles club dance Jan. 9 at can’t draw? Think again! Achieve realistic drawRutland Centennial Hall (Kelowna). Doors open ings with Sharon Rose! Cost is $168 members, 6:30 p.m., dance 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Live band: $178.50 non-members. Check out www.vernonSierra. Bar and snacks available. Dress code: no arts.ca for more info! sweatpants, running shoes or ball caps. Members, vernon & district minor football $10; non-members, $13. Memberships, $15. For association Annual General Meeting Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the VDMFA Clubhouse, #39-100 Kalamalka Lake Rd. All members welcome. 5101-25 Avenue the lumby and district wildlife association agm Annual general FRIDAY: Supper 6:00PM • Meat Draw 5:30PM meeting Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at Lumby Legion. followed by Karaoke 8:00PM Show us your talent or just come out & enjoy! Membership available at Bloom Wellness Centre and Galaxie Powder Coating. January 8 .... SHRIMP SCAMPI/FETTUCINI ALFREDO $10 Please contact Darlene Dawe at 250-547January 15 ............................................ MEAT LOAF $10 6779 (days) for further information. January 22 ...................... HAM/SCALLOPED POTATO $10 armstrong good food box $16 January 29 ............................BAKED CHICKEN LEGS $10 buys you approximately 11 quality fruits FAMILIES ARE WELCOME • PLEASE JOIN US and vegetables.Pay month to month. Best Brekkie in town .................. every Sunday 8-11AM $7 Payment to be made by second Wednesday Hall & Catering ........................... call Eve 250-542-3003 at Boys and Girls Club near the post office. Mega Meat Draws ......................January 10 & 31 2:00PM Pick up by third Thursday at Zion United Aerie Meeting ............................. January 4 & 18 7:00PM Church, Pleasant Valley Blvd. between 10 Ladies Meetings ....................... January 11 & 25 7:00PM and 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointCribbage .............................. Drop in Wednesdays 2:00PM ment; call Brenda at250-546-1331. Bring HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL box or bags. Volunteers always appreci***** ated. Check out the club for more info or call 250-542-3003 bosom buddies’ evening meeting Everyone is welcome to the Eagles Nest! Held at the Vernon Atrium Hotel (formerly Come see what we are all about. Vernon Lodge), 391- 32nd St., Jan. 13. 5101 - 25 Avenue, next to The Morning Star Meet in the Lobby at 5 p.m., however if “See you soon!” you’re a little late, please come and find
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us in the BX Creek Bar & Grill. Bosom Buddies is a cancer support group, primarily for women diagnosed with breast cancer, however women with other cancers are also welcomed. Bosom Buddies offers a safe place to discuss and ask questions about diagnoses and treatment: a place to make friends, to listen, to talk, to share, to care, to help and be helped. For further information please contact Renee at 250- 542-6325. oh! my aching knees clinic Individual appointment clinic, free assessment, Jan. 14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Lumby Health Centre, 2135 Norris Ave. Learn about what problems may develop in your knee and what might be aggravating your knee pain. How to change your pain and increase the strength and function in your knee by using well-established management techniques. Led by physiotherapist Nathan Bruneau. Call to book your assessment appointment, 250-547-9741. dance: the enderby seniors complex Jan. 15 from 2-4 p.m., The Chilly Creakers are playing. Come and enjoy some fun and very lively music with snacks and coffee for only $5. Open to all ages. buddhist meditation class Jan. 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Centre, 1340 Polson Dr. Free class this week — no suggested donation. Drop-in class consists of guided meditations and a teaching. The class topic will be “Peace of Mind - Developing Focus and Overcoming Distractions.” For info., see www.dorjechang.ca or call 250-558-0952. No fragrance please. robbie burns night Jan. 16 at the Oyama Community Hall, 14710 Oyama Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m. Okanagan Pipers present the haggis at 6 p.m., followed by roast beef dinner and at 7 p.m. it’s Scottish entertainment. Tickets are $20 each. Lake Country Bus (250-766-3227) will pick up in Lake Country and return you home for a small fee. Tickets, call Anne at 250-766-5437, Linda at 250-762-6208 or email lsdmjb@yahoo.com. north okanagan wood carvers society Open house and endangered species awareness event Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vernon Community Arts Centre in Polson Park, entrance off Highway 6. Free admission, coffee tea and treats available. We are hosting an exhibit of some of the endangered species in North America, to increase awareness. We will also have carvers in attendance with their own exhibits; carvings available for purchase. vernon village cohousing information session Jan. 16 at the Vernon library from 10:15 a.m. to noon, to explain how this alternative design of living offers solutions to many societal problems. Come out and discover how this life style and form of home ownership benefits all generations as well as the environment and hear about the local progress that has been made in the last nine months. Find us at (Vernon Village Cohousing) on Facebook or Wordpress. You may also phone Barbara or Mel at 778-475-3453. foster parents needed in the vernon area Attend Introduction to Fostering to find out how you can become a foster parent and make a difference for children and youth in our community. Choose to attend 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. OR 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jan. 20, at the People Place. Registration required. For info., or to register, contact Noelle at 250-558-0939 or noksupport@okfosterparents.ca winter driving clinic Jan. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m., White Valley Community Hall, 2250 Shields Ave., Lumby. Free. Perfect opportunity to refresh driving skills for all ages! Presented by Extreme Professional Driver Training. Review of new road signs, moving through traffic in changing winter conditions, best methods for stopping and turning on slippery roads, tires, prepare for
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winter driving, avoiding collision, safe braking/ skidding, safety emergency equipment, question and answer period. Register: call 250-547-9741. a yogi’s journey to the spiritual world World-renowned Yoga master Balakhilya das will give a free lecture at the Vernon library that delves deep into the practice of meditation with the assistance of real knowledge. You won’t want to miss this. This will change your life forever: in a good way. If you have Facebook, can you kindly forward this information on to your friends. Takes place Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m., Vernon library. Everyone welcome. third annual spirit of laughter event The Body Heals with play; The Mind Heals with laughter and the Spirit Heals with joy. Make your heart sing and join counsellors Carole Fawcett and Jeunesse Pearson, who believe in the power of laughter and positive psychology and would love to teach you some coping skills while having fun. Jan. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 at The Schubert Centre. Minimum donation $5. Bring friends, water and prepare to giggle, belly laugh, feel inspired. Guaranteed you will feel good when you leave. Come laugh with us! women of destiny conference Jan. 29 to 30. “Who Me?....Destined for Greatness! Speaker: Ruth McKnight from Merritt. Registration is $20 and includes Saturday lunch. Please register by Jan. 20. Begins Friday at 6 p.m.; three sessions on Saturday (10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m). We invite all ladies, all ages to join us Bella Vista Church, 4300 Bella Vista Rd. (just before Planet Bee). We are a non-denominational women’s group coming together for a time of fellowship, worship, and the anointed message from the Word of God that will transform and change you for His Kingdom purposes. For further details contact Dianna at 250-275-1500 or email dl_seymour@hotmail.com employment program at nexusbc Looking for work, but lack the skills or certificates to get a job? Hire Ability is an eightweek employment program at NexusBC. Get certificate training, find jobs you’re good at, create strong resumes and practice your interview skills, build on your workplace skills at Okanagan College and receive personalized job coaching. Eligibility criteria apply. Application deadline Feb. 1. Program starts Feb. 15. For info., phone NexusBC at 250-545-0585 or visit www. nexusbc.ca enderby old time dance club Valentine’s dance Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Enderby Drill Hall. Band is The Valley Five. Everyone welcome. Adults $8, teens $4 and children free. Includes refreshments. Info., call Jim at 250-515-1176. No dance in January. armstrong seniors activity centre is hosting a Valentines concert on, wait for it, Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. at the Seniors Centre. Get your tickets early and tuck them in your sweetheart’s Christmas stocking! Tickets $14, available at Chocoliro Chocolate Store on PV Road or call Nancy at 250-546-8158. Music by The Great Plains — Darrel and Saskia (bluegrass, folk, Celtic). Coffee, tea and goodies – it doesn’t get any sweeter than that! the canadian federation of university women The Vernon Branch of the CFUW invites you to save the following dates for its evening speaker series, “Celebrating B.C. Women” in March 2016. Dr. Jean Barman speaks on “Remembering Indigenous Okanagan Women” on March 1; Danette Boucher presents her onewoman play, “Lady Overlander” on March 15; and Julie Fowler will talk about “Grande Dames of the Cariboo” on March 30. Tickets are $40 for all three speakers. Contact Linda at 250-5456171 or Mary Leah at 250-545-5458.
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