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Katherine Chappell (left) and Noa Hamer (right) from KingFisher Boats present 12 hampers created by the company, with help from its suppliers, to Laura Civitarese of Vernon’s Archway Society for Domestic Peace. (Contributed)

What’s happening around the North Okanagan

COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Check out what’s on this week, and beyond, around Vernon and area

Vernon’s Barrita Durward (second froml left) hosts her 14th annual Valentines For Mexico gala Friday, March 24. The event at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre is a sellout, and will raise funds for Durward’s ongoing orphanage prevention project in Mexico, as well as for her immediate family member Candria Krykwo (right), who is battling Stage 4 ovarian cancer. (Conritubed photos)

Vernon fundraiser a night for four

Sold-out 14th annual Valentines for Mexico raising funds for a quartet of projects and individuals

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon is bringing back its popular Summer Camps for kids aged five to 12. (abnc.com photo)

New summer camp added to Vernon nature centre lineup

The Nature Scientists Camp is being offered with other events at Allan Brooks Nature Centre this summer

Amelia Sirianni is the new executive director of Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society. (Contributed)

Vernon immigrant society names new executive director

Amelia Sirianni promoted from director of operations

  • Mar 23, 2023
Amelia Sirianni is the new executive director of Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society. (Contributed)
Tents set up on the beachfront from the RDNO and Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Bowen Assman- Morning Star).

Coldstream beach gets World Water Day clean up

Over 50 volunteers chipped in to discard trash found around the Kal Beach area

Tents set up on the beachfront from the RDNO and Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Bowen Assman- Morning Star).
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is hosting a webinar for North Okanagan residents who can get useful information on how sensory changes affect a person’s ability to interact with the surrounding environment and perform routine tasks. The webinar takes place Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. (Contributed)

Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts webinar for North Okanagan residents

The 60-minute web presentation is slated for Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m.

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is hosting a webinar for North Okanagan residents who can get useful information on how sensory changes affect a person’s ability to interact with the surrounding environment and perform routine tasks. The webinar takes place Wednesday, March 29, at 2 p.m. (Contributed)
The Vernon Elks Hall will be the site of its own 70th anniversary (and 103rd birthday) celebrations. The family friendly event is open to everyone for a barbecue and live music Saturday, April 1, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (File photo)

Vernon Elks Hall sweet on 70

The popular downtown facility holds family friendly anniversary and birthday party on April 1

The Vernon Elks Hall will be the site of its own 70th anniversary (and 103rd birthday) celebrations. The family friendly event is open to everyone for a barbecue and live music Saturday, April 1, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (File photo)
Vernon Winter Carnival located at 3401-35th Avenue. (Vernon Morning Star file photo)

Vernon Winter Carnival in need of new office space

The lease is coming to an end on the building located at 3401-35th Avenue

Vernon Winter Carnival located at 3401-35th Avenue. (Vernon Morning Star file photo)
Rona Tepper and Kristen Gribble are among six women who are active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members, out of a total 28. Tenures of the women range from eight months to 7.5 years. (Contributed photo)

PHOTOS: Number of women on South Surrey marine-rescue team ‘a bit of anomaly’

More than one-fifth of active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members are women

Rona Tepper and Kristen Gribble are among six women who are active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members, out of a total 28. Tenures of the women range from eight months to 7.5 years. (Contributed photo)
An opportunity to be an extra in a Hallmark movie is happening this Monday. (Contributed)

Extra, Extra! Now’s the chance to be in a movie

There are two opportunities to be an extra in a Christmas hockey movie this week

An opportunity to be an extra in a Hallmark movie is happening this Monday. (Contributed)
Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)

See, smell and taste how maple syrup is made in Summerland today

Sap tapped from local sugar trees is being boiled and turned into syrup

Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)
The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)

Keremeos Rodeo Parade returns on Victoria Day

Registration for the parade is now open

The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)
The Compassionate Friends of Vernon meet the last Thursday of every month at The People Place. (Photo fom Metro Newspaper Service)

Compassion continues for grieving Vernon parents

Compassionate Friends group going strong despite recent risk of folding

The Compassionate Friends of Vernon meet the last Thursday of every month at The People Place. (Photo fom Metro Newspaper Service)
Happy birthday to Vernon resident Edna Ratzliff, who turns 106 Sunday, March 19. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vernon resident reflects on 106 years

Edna Ratzliff is a retired missionary, mother of four, born March 19, 1917 in Saskatchewan

Happy birthday to Vernon resident Edna Ratzliff, who turns 106 Sunday, March 19. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Residents of Vernon’s Canterbury Court raised more than $2,000 for the North Okanagan Hospice Society. (Contributed)

Vernon seniors care deeply about hospice society

Residents of Canterbury raise more than $2,000 for North Okanagan Hospice Society

Residents of Vernon’s Canterbury Court raised more than $2,000 for the North Okanagan Hospice Society. (Contributed)
Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous senior honoured at 99th birthday celebration

Author Alli Graham celebrated over lunch at Seniors Centre

Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
Vernon Winter Carnival executive director Kris Fuller (left) presents the Spirit of Carnival Award to Terry Black and Vernon Elks Lodge #45. The Carnival handed out its year events hardware Wednesday, March 15, at the Elks Hall. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Vernon Elks show, receive Carnival spirit

Elks Lodge #45 winner of Spirit of Carnival Award at winter festival’s 2023 awards evening

Vernon Winter Carnival executive director Kris Fuller (left) presents the Spirit of Carnival Award to Terry Black and Vernon Elks Lodge #45. The Carnival handed out its year events hardware Wednesday, March 15, at the Elks Hall. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
A check presented to the Student Breakfast Support program, after over $2,700 was raised from VSS Rotary and Silver Star Mountain Resort. (Contributed)

Funds raised to support school breakfast programs in Vernon

The VSSRotary, Silver Star Mountain Resort and Play Forever fund contributed $2,740 in funds

A check presented to the Student Breakfast Support program, after over $2,700 was raised from VSS Rotary and Silver Star Mountain Resort. (Contributed)
Vernon couple Nolan and Taylor had three baby girls on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, and a fundraiser has been launched after it was discovered the triplets have medical complications. (GoFundMe photo)

UPDATE: Community supporting Vernon couple with preterm triplets

Family dealing with extensive hospital stay, after emergency surgeries were needed

Vernon couple Nolan and Taylor had three baby girls on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, and a fundraiser has been launched after it was discovered the triplets have medical complications. (GoFundMe photo)
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