ORL Activity Guide 2024 Season 1 - Area A - Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos

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ONLINE EVENTS Adult Classics Weekly Book Club

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The Readers: Conversations about Books

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Adult Story Time – Listen and Relax to a Story

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Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

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Online Family History Forum

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Eleanor Deckert’s Memoir Writing Workshop

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ASL Basics for Teens and Adults

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Online Mobile Meetup – Apple (iPhones and iPads)

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Online Mobile Meetup – Android (Smart Phones and Tablets)

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Reading Bucket List - Part 2 of 4: Explore the World

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Sustainable Savories & Sweets - Contribute to our Cookbook

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Winter Wise: Green and Thrifty Challenge

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Freedom to Read Quiz

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Young Adult American Sign Language Basics for Teens and Adults

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Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

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Kids Online Pyjama Story Time

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American Sign Language Basics for Kids

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OKANAGAN FALLS LIBRARY Book Club

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After School LEGO and KEVA Plank Club

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Drop- In LEGO and KEVA Plank Builders

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Art Therapy/Creative Colouring

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Creative Crafts

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OLIVER LIBRARY STEAM TIME at the Library

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Winter & Spring Story Time

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Crafty Saturdays

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Book Club

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Scribblers 15 Lego Saturdays

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Spice It Up

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Take and Makes

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English Class

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Tech Tutor Computer Literacy

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OSOYOOS LIBRARY ADULT Healthy Living Presentations

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One-on-One Computer Instructions

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YOUNG ADULT Osoyoos Bookmarked Box

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KIDS Half-Day Steam Time

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Osoyoos Builders Club

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FAMILY EVENTS Merry Elfmas at the library.

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ADULT ONLINE CLUBS Classics Weekly Book Club

Welcome to Classics Weekly, a virtual book club where we tackle a classic novel together and meet online every Thursday to discuss what we’ve read.

Participants are responsible for finding a copy of the books. Titles will be chosen during the meetings.

Online registration is required. The program is delivered via Microsoft Teams. To participate, you will need: - a computer, smartphone, or tabl - a WiFi connecti - a willingness to discuss and dissect literature in a friendly atmosphere!

Adults | Registration Required Thursday | January 4 to Thursday | March 28 Weekly on Thursdays | 12:00 PM PST - 1:00 PM PST Presented by Salmon Arm Library

The Readers: Conversations about Books

Join our friendly group of book lovers as we explore the wonderful world of books together. Connect with others, share your thoughts, and expand your reading horizons. Each conversation begins with a question or a theme and we let the discussion flow naturally from there. We welcome all kinds of reading because reading is reading, no matter how you enjoy!

This program is conducted over the phone, and you don't need to have any computer skills. To participate, you can register online, call us at 778658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to get the phone number and access code for the conference line.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 3 to Wednesday | March 27 Weekly on Wednesdays | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Presented by Access Services

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Adult Story Time – Listen and Relax to a Story Storytelling is core to the human experience. When was the last time you could sit back, relax, and let someone else do the reading? Join us for 30-40 minutes to listen to a story with a discussion to follow.

This program is over the phone – no computer knowledge is required. Please register online, call 778658-6394, or email access@orl.bc.ca to receive the conference line phone number and access code.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | January 2 | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 6 | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 5 | 2:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Presented by Access Services

Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

Recommended for Teens and Adults, the VQCBC features books written by 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) authors. The VQCBC strives to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 31 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | March 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Presented by Westbank Library and Westside Learning Lab

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Online Family History Forum

Join us for monthly topics hosted virtually by the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society! They will cover a variety of fascinating topics related to family history.

Please visit our events calendar to register and receive the Zoom login information necessary to participate.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | January 23 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 26 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

eleanor Deckert’s Memoir Writing Workshop

In this 4-part virtual workshop, Eleanor will share her unique Memoir Writing Method with beginners and challenge writers who have attempted memoir writing to improve the reader's experience. Chat, collaborate and learn together in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 31 to Wednesday | February 21 Weekly on Wednesdays | 1:00 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

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Explore the world of sign language! Join our program to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and learn about Deaf culture. Fun and interactive, this series of six classes covers the basics of ASL. Please commit to all classes. Embrace inclusivity and enhance communication skills. Join us to start your sign language journey!

Adults | Registration Required Saturday | January 6 to Saturday | February 10 Weekly on Saturdays | 9:15 AM PST - 10:15 AM PST Presented by the Access Services and Rutland Library

TECHNOLOGY Online Mobile Meetup – Apple (iPhones and iPads) A set of three sessions designed to help participants learn how to navigate their iPads and/or iPhones.

Must register for all three sessions in either February or March as they build upon each other. Register all family members attending under one name.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | February 6 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 13 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | February 20 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Friday | March 8 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | March 15 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | March 22 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

Online Mobile Meetup – Android (Smart Phones and Tablets)

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ASL Basics for Teens and Adults

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A set of three sessions designed to help participants learn how to navigate their Tablets and/or Smart Phones.

Must register for all three sessions in either February or March as they build upon each other. Register all family members attending under one name.

Adults | Registration Required Friday | February 9 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | February 16 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Friday | February 23 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Tuesday | March 5 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 12 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Tuesday | March 19 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:00 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES & CHALLENGES Reading Bucket List - Part 2 of 4: explore the World Grab your favourite bookmark and read! Join this challenge and start crossing off our “Reading Bucket List.” We've split our "Reading Bucket List" into four parts: Part 1, released in 2022, lists ORL library staff's favourite classic reads. Part 2, released this year, invites you to explore the world, especially outside of Englishspeaking countries. Both lists include a wide variety of subjects, so there is something for everyone’s taste and you may find some books that surprise you. Join the fun, try something new, and earn a reward each time you complete a list. More info is available at www.orl.bc.ca/bucket, or visit your local library!

Adults | Registration Required Presented by Adult Services

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Sustainable Savories & Sweets - Contribute to our Cookbook Celebrate conscious cooking, reduce food waste, and source locally for our community-led cookbook!

Submit your sustainable recipes at https://libraryplus. ca/myrecipe/ by January 20, 2024. Watch for the completed cookbook in Spring 2024.

All Ages

Presented by Adult Services

Winter Wise: Green and Thrifty Challenge

As we enter a new season, we invite you to embrace the concept of Winter Wise: Green and Thrifty and carry it with you throughout the new year. Start with the activities enclosed; designed to encourage a deeper understanding and strive to use the concept of sustainability in many aspects of your life.

Join by signing in to Beanstack via www.orl.bc.ca/ challenge or check in at your local branch.

Adults

Presented by Adult Services

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Freedom to Read Quiz February 18-24, 2024 is Freedom to Read Week!

Celebrate the week by participating in the ORL Trivia Challenge. Look for more information on our website or in your local branch during the week.

Presented by Adult Services

YOUNG ADULT ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS American Sign Language Basics for Teens and Adults Explore the world of sign language! Join our program to learn American Sign Language (ASL) and learn about Deaf culture. Fun and interactive, this series of six classes covers the basics of ASL. Please commit to all classes. Embrace inclusivity and enhance communication skills. Join us to start your sign language journey!

Teens | Registration Required Saturday | January 6 to Saturday | February 10 Weekly on Saturdays | 9:15 AM PST - 10:15 AM PST Presented by Rutland Library and Access Services

Virtual Queer Community Book Club (VQCBC)

Recommended for Teens and Adults. The VQCBC features books written by 2SLGBTQ+ (2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) authors. The VQCBC strives to deepen our sense of community and ourselves in a queer centric space.

Teens | Registration Required Wednesday | January 31 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | March 27 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Wednesday | April 24 | 6:30 PM PST - 8:00 PM PST Presented by Westbank Library and Westside Learning Lab

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ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR 0-5 YEARS

Online Pyjama Story Time

Snuggle up for Pyjama Story Time! Featuring longer books, songs, puppets and rhymes for some prebedtime silliness. Don't forget your stuffie!

Family | Registration Required Tuesday | January 9 to Tuesday | March 26 Weekly on Tuesdays | 6:30 PM PST - 7:10 PM PST Presented by Downtown Kelowna Library

ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR 6-12 YEARS American Sign Language Basics for Kids

Let's dive into Sign Language! Discover ASL and Deaf Culture in our exciting program. Get ready for fun and interactive classes where you'll learn the ABCs of ASL. Comit to all six classes to start your journey! Open your heart to inclusivity and boost your communication skills. Are you ready to embark on a sign language adventure? Sign up now!

School Age | Registration Required Monday | January 8 to Monday | February 12 Weekly on Mondays | 4:00 PM PST - 4:45 PM PST Presented by Rutland Library and Access Services

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10 am - 6 pm

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10 am - 4 pm

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Address #1 01 - 8 50 R ailway Lane O ka n a g a n Falls , BC V0H 1R4

Okanagan Falls Library

Book Club Join us for a discussion on a monthly book.

Adults | Registration Required

After School LEGO and KEVA Plank Club Come and build something awesome during this after-school program!

School Age | Drop-In

Drop- In LEGO and KEVA Plank Builders Bring your family and your friends and build! Every Saturday during open hours!

School Age | Drop-In Saturday | January 6 to Saturday | March 30 Weekly on Saturdays | 10:00 AM PST - 2:00 PM PST

Art Therapy/Creative Colouring Join us for the relaxing art of coloring, and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

All Ages | Drop-In Saturday | January 6 to Saturday | March 30 Weekly on Saturdays | 10:00 AM PST - 2:00 PM PST

Creative Crafts Bring your crafts and join other like minded individuals, doing what you enjoy creating!

Adults | Drop-In | 1:00 PM PST - 3:00 PM PST Wednesday OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY | 2023 SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE

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OLIVER LIBRARY PROGRAMS

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2 50. 49 8 . 2 242 MON

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10 am - 5 pm

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12 pm - 7 pm

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10 am - 5 pm

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10 am - 5 pm

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Address B ox 758 #1 4 0 0 - 595 5 M ain Street O l i ver, B C V0H 1T0

Oliver Library

STEAM TIME at the Library Come and try a variety of S.T.E.A.M. based activities.

Ages 3 & up with caregiver. Self directed play.

School Age | Drop-In Saturday | January 27 | 10:30 AM PST - 2:30 PM PST Saturday | February 24 | 10:30 AM PST - 2:30 PM PST Saturday | March 23 | 10:30 AM PST - 2:30 PM PST

Join us for stories, songs and FUN! For ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver. This is a FREE program. Drop ins welcome. For more information call 250-498-2242.

Preschool | Drop-In Friday | February 9 to Friday | March 22 Weekly on Fridays | 10:15 AM PST - 10:45 AM PST

Crafty Saturdays Do you like crafting? Join us at the library to make some awesome crafts.

This is a Free program for ages 7-12. There is a limit of 10 participants.

School Age | Registration Required Saturday | January 13 | 1:30 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST Saturday | February 10 | 1:30 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST Saturday | March 9 | 1:30 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST

OLIVER LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Winter & Spring Story Time

Book Club Join us the last Wednesday of the month for an interesting discussion of our current read. Contact the library for more information.

Adults | Drop-In Wednesday | January 31 | 9:30 AM PST - 10:30 AM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 9:30 AM PST - 10:30 AM PST Wednesday | March 27 | 9:30 AM PST - 10:30 AM PST

Scribblers Join the Scribblers writing group the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. New members always welcome.

Adults | Drop-In | 10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

Lego Saturdays Come and build something amazing at the library.

Family | Drop-In Saturday | January 6 to Thursday | March 23 Weekly on Saturdays | 10:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST

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Spice It Up Pick up a new spice at the beginning of each month.

Adults | Grab-n-Go

Take and Makes Pick up a new take and make craft every 2 weeks.

School Age | Grab-n-Go

English Class Beginner and intermediate English classes. Sponsored by SOICS. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 pm - 4 pm.

Adults | Drop-In Tuesday | January 2 to Thursday | March 28

Tech Tutor Computer Literacy Free one-on-one computer tutoring. Sponsored by Desert Sun and Decoda Literacy Solutions. Every Wednesday from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 24 to Wednesday | March 27

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2 50. 495.7637 MON

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12 pm - 8 pm

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12 pm - 5 pm

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10 am - 5 pm

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Osoyoos Library

ADULT Healthy Living Presentations Join us for a featured theme on your health from a local community present on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from October to May. Check out the Osoyoos online program calendar to see our topics and/ or add your name to our email list to stay in the know of what's next.

Adults | Registration Required Wednesday | January 10 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Wednesday | February 14 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST Wednesday | March 13 | 10:00 AM PST - 11:00 AM PST

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One-on-One Computer Instructions Are you having trouble using your laptop, smart phone or tablet? Would you like to learn how to set up an email address, online banking, send digital pictures or learn the functions of your device? Book a FREE one hour training session with your own device in the library. Limited time slots starting Tuesday January 23. Personalized session by appointment ONLY in partnership with Desert Sun Counselling Resource Centre & Decoda Literacy Solutions.

Adults | Registration Required Tuesday | January 23 | 12:30 PM PST - 3:30 PM PST

YOUNG ADULT Osoyoos Bookmarked Box Sign up for the bookmarked box, the teen subscription box with more! BMB is a FREE quarterly subscription box full of personalized books, treats, and snacks! Ask for details at the Osoyoos Library front desk to sign up for our next quarterly box.

Teens | Registration Required

KIDS Half-Day Steam Time Join us for an afternoon of hands-on activities based around science, art, and building! From 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm we will build, experiment, and have fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Registration required. FREE event for ages 9 to 12. Contact the library to register.

School Age | Registration Required Wednesday | January 24 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST Wednesday | February 28 | 1:00 PM PST - 2:30 PM PST

Osoyoos Builders Club Calling all Builder and Imagineers! Imagine, create, and have fun after school every Tuesday at the Osoyoos Library. Come join us to boost your imagination, expand your building skills and have a chance to win great prizes!

School Age | Drop-In Tuesdays | 2:30 PM PST - 7:30 PM PST

FAMILY EVENTS Merry Elfmas at the library.

Come visit our Library Elves for an evening of games, crafts, and prizes! Join us for a fun & free festive night for the whole family.

Special musical guests, the students of OES Handbell Team will perform classic Christmas carols. Pre-Register your family for this event to be entered into a gift card draw. Drop-in welcome.

Family | Drop-In Tuesday | December 12 | 5:30 PM PST - 7:30 PM PST OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY | 2024 WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE

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B orrow technology from ou r L ibrary of Th in g s ( LOT) co llection. The LOT k it s are a fu n , h an ds-on way fo r p e o p l e o f a ll ages to learn n ew t h in gs an d expan d t he i r s ki l l s .

Borrow Snap Circuits Junior

Borrow a Birding Backpack

Borrow a Sphero Bolt & iPad

Borrow a Code & Go Mouse

Borrow an Ozobot Evo

Borrow a Microscope

Need Help? Contact Us! Vi si t u s at your nearest OR L l i b rar y, www.o rl .bc.ca/hours- l ocat i on s or e mai l u s at h e l p @ o r l. b c .c a

ORL LIBRARY BRANCHES Armstrong

250.546.8311

Osoyoos

250.495.7637

Cherryville

250.547.9776

Peachland

250.767.9111

Enderby

250.838.6488

Princeton

250.295.6495

Falkland

250.379.2705

Revelstoke

250.837.5095

Golden

250.344.6516

Rutland

250.765.8165

Hedley

250.292.8259

Salmon Arm

250.832.6161

Kaleden

250.497.8066

Sicamous

250.836.4845

Kelowna

250.762.2800

Silver Creek

250.832.4719

Keremeos

250.499.2313

South Shuswap

250.675.4818

Lake Country

250.766.3141

Summerland

250.494.5591

Lumby

250.547.9528

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Mission

250.764.2254

Vernon

250.542.7610

Naramata

250.496.5679

Westbank

250.768.4369

North Shuswap

250.955.8198

Westside Learning Lab

778.755.6235

Okanagan Falls

250.497.5886

Administration

250.860.4033

Oliver

250.498.2242

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