Oct. 1-12
The Georgette Shop Thrift Store Sale: 50 per cent off all white tags and selected sweaters listed at $5. Your purchase supports local Canadian Mental Health Association programs. Thank you! Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. 3100-28 Ave.
Oct. 3
As You Like, or The Land Acknowledgement cultural provocateur Cliff Cardinal's devastating yet humorous examination Thursday 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Ticketseller.ca
Environmental All Candidates Forum, 7-9 pm, Vernon’s Towne Theatre (2910-30 Ave). Meet the candidates from Vernon- Lumby AND from Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream ridings! Watch this free, non-partisan question-answer event, then decide who would best represent us all. Questions answered prior to the forum will be available on the Towne’s foyer wall for the evening or on this website: www.sensociety.org by Oct. 3. Send your environmental questions to info@sensociety.org The Towne’s doors and concession will be open by 6:30 p.m. and candidates may also be available for chat prior to the 7 p.m. event start. SENS plans to provide live streaming for this event to accommodate those who are unable to attend and watch this live presentation. To watch from home use this link: https://www.facebook.com/sensociety. Online watchers may also choose to send a question at this link, using "chat." Sponsor is the Sustainable Environment Network Society www.sensociety.org
Oct. 4
First Friday Studio Stroll free event, explore your neighbourhood, meet local artists, learn about their artwork, and enjoy time out with friends. We invite you to join in a celebration of art, culture and connection by visiting our studios. Website map: firstfridayokanagan.com. Facebook page: First Friday Art Studio Stroll Vernon. Heidi Thompson, 9905 Coldstream Cr. 12-5 p.m.; Gerry Marchand, 4216 Wellington Dr. 1-5 p.m.; Lisa Nagy, 4101 Okanagan Ave,. 2-6 p.m.; Deborah Wilson, 12-4 p.m.; Christine Kashuba, 7371 McKoryk Rd. 1-5 p.m.; Julie Oakes, 6700 Old Kamloops Rd. 12-4 p.m.
Digital Workshops Literacy Society fall line-up of no cost workshops Oct. 4 - Samsung Smart Phone Basics; Oct. 5 - Apple iPhone Basics. Register online at www.literacysociety.ca on the Digital Support page or call 778-692-3117.
The Gambler Meets the King Kenny Rogers and Elvis Presley tributes Friday 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Call 240-549-7469.
Oct. 5
Nature Walk on the Whisper Ridge Trail, Lavington 9-11 a.m. Saturday with the North Okangan Naturalists Club. The first 20 minutes is a steep uphill. Short slightly steep sections occur throughout the remainder. Proceed 2 km on Brewer Rd from Hwy 6 then look for laneway to trail parking, opposite 6845 Brewer Rd or park on Brewer Road. www.nonc.ca
MysticaFair Psychic Fair Oct 5 & 6 at the Vernon Rec Centre, as part of the Vernon Wellness Fair. Experienced local readers here to serve you! www.mysticafair.com
Armstrong Shamrocks lacrosse fundraiser in memory of former team player Dr. Shaun Strohm, 5-11:30 p.m., Branding Iron Pub. Club is establishing an annual Pleasant Valley Secondary School scholarship in memory of Strohm, son of alumni Chris and Diane Strohm, and brother to current Shamrock players Logan and Natha. Shaun died of cancer earlier this year. Cost is $35 which includes burger, beverage and ocver charge; Proceeds to the scholarship fund. Dance features 80s cover band ION. Tickets in advance at eventbrite.ca
Oct. 7-11
Diaper Drive help those in need with new and unopened diaper packages (sizes 0-6) and baby wipes. Drop off at Royal lePage, Re/Max, Coldwell Banker, VP3 Realty, 3% Realty from 9-4 Monday-Friday. If you can't drop off, call Heather at 250-307-1124 or Michelle at 250-306-9001.
Oct. 8
Vernon Area Newcomers meeting changed from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8 at 6:45 p.m. at the Vernon Library meeting room.
Oct. 9
Okanagan College Vernon campus Free Application Night on Wednesday, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the campus Library. Future students can apply to any OC program, regardless of the campus the program is run at, for free during the event! Student services team members on hand to answer questions, guide you through the application process, and provide information on programs and options for funding your education. All attendees can enter to win a $500 tuition voucher at the event. To streamline the application process, attendees encouraged (but not required) to create an Education Planner BC account in advance at www.educationplannerbc.ca.
Ghost Tours of O'keefe Ranch Wednesday to Saturday, Oct 12, at 6:30 p.m. and Oct. 16-19. Ticketseller.ca
Oct. 12
Vernon Japanese Society Annual Fall Bazaar 2 p.m., Vernon Japanese Cultural Society Hall, Bella Vista Road. Chow mein, baking, raffle. Come and have tea/coffee with strawberry shortcake.
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Senior Men's Drop-in Curling each Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Vernon Curling Club. Experienced or newbie come join other 55+ senior men for 2 hour enjoyable rocking good time. Instruction arranged. Information 250-542-6713 or vcc@vernoncurlingclub.com. Fees apply.
North Okanagan Wood Carvers meet every Tuesday 1:30-4 p.m. end the end of May at the Vernon Community Arts Centre. Active since 1995, beginners always welcome.
Vernon & District Family History Society Resource Centre at Peace Lutheran Church (lower level) 1204 30 thAve. Open Tuesdays
10 a.m. to noon and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to noon and Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m. Come in and start searching for your family history.
CNIB Peer Support Program meets the third Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. at the Vernon library June 18-Dec. 17 offering compassionate and supportive environment for those living with vision loss. Register at 604-431-2121, ext. 6022 or email Jamie.Auman@cnib.ca.
Star Country Squares Singles, couples and families welcome Thursdays at the Halina Centre at 7 p.m. Come for the fun, & stay for the friendships. 15 week program for $150, plus $12.50 for membership, youth rates are half-price. Call or text Roxy 250-540-9877.
Overeaters Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Treatment Centre (2810 - 48th Ave). Enter from the lane. For more information call 604-375-3549.
National Association of Federal Retirees hosts Koffee Klatch at the Village Green Mall food court 10:30 a.m. every third Wednesday of the month. Casual event and friends are welcome that are eligible for membership (ie. active and retired Canadian Armed Forces, federal public service, RCMP and federally appointed judges, as well as their partners and survivors).
Vernon Photography Club Would you like to learn to take photographs or take your photos to the next level? All levels of experience with any model of camera, are welcome. The program includes educational workshops, monthly field trips, and annual gallery exhibitions. Memberships run from September to June. More information including membership forms and fees, at www.vernoncameraclub.com.
Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Register now for the 2024-2025 dance season. Classes held at City Dance Studio, 4411-29th St. Children’s Ensemble Culture Program - ages 3+ Monday evenings. Adult Performing Ensemble – Thursday evenings. Contact Artistic Director, Andrea Malysh at 250-309-6948 to register or email: sadok@shaw.ca
Vernon Horseshoe Club pitching shoes every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6 p.m. on Alexis Park Drive near 39th Avenue. The club has a relaxed, fun atmosphere, come and go as you please. Annual membership fee is $45, children under 18 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. We have extra horseshoes to loan. For further information please contact Dwight at 250-545-2798 or cousinsclan1@gmail.com or Darlene at Marydar@shaw.ca.
Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band meets Thursday evenings at Knox Presbyterian Church. We welcome new members and provide instruction. Please contact Maureen at 250-306-2594.
Vernon Community Singers welcomes the return of founding director Paul Hunter following the retirement of Terry Logan. The new season starts Sept. 4 and Hunter is seeking more men to build the bass sound of the choir. Email pchsings@gmail.com or vernonsingers@gmail.com.
Are you a breast cancer survivor who loves being outdoors in good, supportive company? Come and join the Buoyant Buddies Dragon Boat team and help us fill our boat. Practices are held on Swan Lake, Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6 and 7.30 p.m. No experience necessary. For more information contactLorinda at bbvernon01@gmail.com
Vernon Farmers Market every Monday and Thursday 9-1 at Kal Tire Place.
Polson Artisan Market Friday nights throughout the summer in Polson Park 4-8 p.m. with vendors and food trucks May 17 to Sept. 13.
Enderby Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in downtown Enderby.
Armstrong Farmers Market Saturdays at Highland Park Elementary 8:30-12:30
Parkinson’s Disease support group meets the third Thursday of each month at People Place (in the basement) from 1-2:30 p.m.
Cardiff Miller Art Warehouse a 19,000 sq.ft. hall in Enderby with entertaining, technology-based art installations, open Thursday to Sunday from 11-5 @ 507 Granville Ave., Enderby. Featuring The Forty Part Motet, a virtual 40-piece choir as well as 3 other large works by artists Janet Cardiff and George Bures Miller. Sunday is Pay-What-You-Can day from 11-5 with all proceeds donated to the Splatsin Community Centre.
Vernon Area Newcomers meet the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 p.m. at the Vernon Public Library. For more information visit the club website vernonareanewcomers.ca or email new2vernon@gmail.com
Vintage Car Club meets the second Thursday of the month at the Schubert Centre at 7 p.m.
Freemasons meet at the Masonic Lodge at 3005A - 32nd St. every month. Kalamalka Lodge #160 tyles at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month and Miriam Lodge #20 tyles at 7:30 pm the second Thursday of each month. Travelling Freemasons are always welcome.
Seniors shinny 60+ shinny hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:45-12 noon, 70+ shinny on Mondays 10:45-12 noon. Located at PV Arena, full hockey gear required, goalies play for free. Contact Greater Vernon Recreation for further information at 250-545-6035.
Halina Centre Floor curling on Monday mornings at 9:30. All equipment supplied, $3 members, $5 drop-in. First time free. Bingo every Tuesday at 1 (doors open at noon) and Fridays 12-3. Mahjongg 1 p.m. every Wednesday, open to experienced players and everyone who would like to learn the game: $3 for members and $5 for non members. Dance the Afternoon Away every Thursday 2-4 p.m. to old time music. Come alone, bring a partner or just listen. 50/50 tickets and snacks. Monthly pancake breakfast, the fourth Saturday of every month.
Are you a single senior 65+ (widowed or divorced), looking to make new friends? Do you like to dance, dine out, walks, bike rides, play board games or cards etc? Your input or suggestions on activities greatly appreciated. Come meet this friendly growing group every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Village Green Mall food court (look for the sparkle centrepieces). We are looking forward to meeting you.
Single Friends 75+ Seniors getting together for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, weekly coffee, social gatherings, community activities, etc. We meet at Vernon Family Church on Friday’s at 10 a.m., ask for Carol 250-260-5238.
North Okanagan Radio Amateur Club meets in person and online on the third Thursday of every month. Interested in becoming a licensed radio ham? Then come and join us. Club members also meet socially for coffee in Armstrong and Vernon on a weekly basis. To find out more visit norac.bc.ca.
Vernon Flying Club/COPA Flight 65 meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month except December. New members welcome at 6210 Tronson Rd. For more information contact flyingclubvernon@gmail.com.
Taoist Tai Chi This practice helps people of all ages and all physical abilities to relax, build strength, flexibility and to find balance inside and out. Sessions are Thursdays 9:30 -11:30 a.m. and Saturdays 10 - noon at Peace Lutheran Church, East Hill. Contact us at bcinterior@taoist.org or 250-542-1781. Visit taoist.org to learn more about us.
Scrabble We delight in teaching ‘newbies’! Bring your dictionary, have fun, meet new friends, and even learn new words every Wednesday, 10 a.m., Vernon’s Schubert Centre. Everyone welcome.
A Circle of Men a place to be supported in all aspects of life without fear of blame or judgment Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. A group of men with a desire to take responsibility, to live authentic lives and to be accountable to ourselves, our families and our community. For location and to confirm attendance call or text Grant at 250-896-0376 or email gmwaldman@outlook.com.
Vernon Community Concert Band We welcome all new members to join our band. In operation since the 1980s, we practice Wednesday nights from 7-9 p.m. at W.L. Seaton Secondary School. We play at various venues around town between Oct-June. Haven’t played in a while? Not to worry. Please drop in and we will provide the music! Have questions? Call Sue at 250-540-7786.
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an international, non-profit, non-denominational, self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at People Place, located at 3402-27th Ave. For further information contact: Lainey at 587-343-1285 or Ramona at 250-308-5584 (evenings are best), or email Vernon@tcfcanada.net.
Compassionate Friends of Lumby meet 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lumby Museum
Vernon Scottish Country Dancers meet at Knox Presbyterian Church Hall on Alexis Park Drive every Tuesday evening 7-9 p.m. Come join us and learn to jig, reel and dance the Strathspey. Instruction in basic steps to get you going. Check us out on Facebook — Vernon Scottish Country Dancers.
Vernon Turning Club meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Meetings are held at the Men’s Shed, 7158 Meadowlark Rd. (just past the weigh scales). Meetings often include a demonstration of a project. New members are welcome.
Vernon & District Garden Club meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in the Vernon Arts Centre, 2704 Highway 6 (Polson Park). There will be a guest speaker each meeting. Guests are welcome.
Army Navy & Air Force Live music and dinner available every Friday night. Meat draw Saturday’s 2 p.m., kitchen open!
Al-Anon meets Wednesdays 7 p.m. @ Peace Lutheran Church (1204 30th Ave.) in person, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church (3300 Alexis Park Dr.) in person. Also Tuesday 7 p.m. in-person and Zoom meeting at Schubert Centre, ID 297150938, password 338604. For more information 250-545-4933.
Alcoholics Anonymous meet @ Alano Club (3204 Alexis Park Dr.) everyday 7 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. Also Mondays 7 p.m. (men’s) and Fridays 7 p.m. Meetings @ Peace Lutheran Church (1204 30th St.) Mondays 7 p.m. (women’s), Fridays 12 noon and Fridays 7 p.m. Meetings @ building #43 (2201 53rd Ave.) Tuesdays 7 p.m. Vernon Family Church (3508 25th Ave., back entrance) meets Thursdays 7 p.m. Vernon Treatment Centre (2810 48th Ave.) Saturdays 12 noon. Falkland Senior Centre meets Mondays at 7 p.m. Killiney Beach fire hall meetings Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Lumby Christian Church (1962 Maple St.) meets Wednesday’s @ 7 p.m. Armstrong meetings at Zion United Church (2315 P.V. Blvd.) Sundays, 7 p.m. For more info call 250-545-4933 or visit aa.org.
Pregnancy Outreach Program continues to provide services to people who are pregnant and/or have a baby under six months old. Follow us on Facebook at Vernon Pregnancy Outreach Program, text us at 250-306-9954 or call us at 250-542-1247.
Women’s Group for newcomers/immigrants every Thursday, 3:30 p.m. at the Vernon and District Immigrant & Community Services Society. Childminding available for kids 12 and under. To register email zibragimova@vernonfrc.ca.
Monashee Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lumby Museum (1785 Glencaird St.) or on Zoom.If interested contact Mike 250-547-9335 (mftakahashi@shaw.ca) or Louise 250-547-6480 (cl.wilcox@hotmail.com). Or just turn up in person!
Vernon Toastmasters is meeting in person every Thursday at People Place (101-3402 27th Ave.) doors open at 7:15 p.m. meeting from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Toastmasters has for 98 years helped people from diverse backgrounds to become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. Guests welcome. Check out 1929.toastmastersclubs.org/
Hi Noon Toastmasters meets every Wednesday noon until 1 p.m. via Zoom. For further information, contact Ken at 778-442-5461 or kbarrtm21@gmail.com.
Monday Night Vernon Toastmasters helps you build confidence by developing your speaking and leadership skills through their personalized educational program. Are you ready to move forward? Join us on Zoom the first and third Monday, 7 p.m. Contact Jackie at jaclow@telus.net.
Vernon Fiddlers Club is seeking new members who are developing or skilled in the old—time fiddle genre to jam, with a potential for performance at retirement homes and for old-time dances. Also seeking back-up players on guitar and piano who may have the opportunity to play lead. Call 250-306-8918.
Gentle Yoga is offered on Fridays at 12 p.m. through the Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living. Come and enjoy the Spiritual atmosphere as well. By donation at 2913 29th Ave.
Okanagan Centre for Spiritual Living Weekly activities include Sunday meditation, and Sunday celebration at 10:30 a.m., Monday meditation, Science of Mind book study on Tuesdays, Wednesdays offer a Yoga class, A Course in Miracles, and the first and third Wednesdays of the month a Women’s Group meets. On the last Wednesday of each month there is a movement meditation, and once a month on a Friday is a chance to relax and have fun with a Games Night, held outdoors in fair weather and with indoor board games in winter. Gentle yoga Fridays at noon. And drop-ins are welcome to all events at 2913 – 29th Ave.
