Jan. 17
Vernon Friends of the Library is holding a fiction book sale, Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-2 at the Vernon Public Library.
A Slow Cruise in Alaska Lloyd Davies will present an illustrated travelogue at the Schubert Centre 2 p.m. He and his wife, Janet, used the Marine Highway Ferry System to explore locations seldom visited by tourists. Some of their greatest memories are from their visit to the Anan Creek Bear Observatory, about a 45 minutes by jet boat from Wrangell. Hosted by Grannies à Gogo.
Winter, Fire & Snow W.L. Seaton Secondary choirs under the direction of Lana O'Brien and accompanies by Lori Robinson at the 27th Street Theatre Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets $10 at ticketseller.ca or 250-549-7469.
Jan. 18
North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club walk on the Grey Canal Trail, Rugg Road north to McLennan Road and beyond a short distance, then return Saturday 9-11 a.m. Park in the trail parking lot on Rugg Road, a short distance off L&A Road. www.nonc.ca.
Taoist Tai Chi Open House Saturday 10-noon. Introductory session begins Jan. 25, 10-noon. Start a path toward improved balance, strength and resilience at Peace Lutheran Church, 1204-30th Ave. Learn more at www.taoist.org, call 250-542-1781 or email bcinterior@taoist.org
Vernon Stamp Club (est 1975) welcomes back all previous members and any area collectors/inheritors for our 1st monthly meeting and social of 2025 at People Place from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Please no early birds, thus allowing sufficient time for room-set-up. Five area dealers plan to be with us, to assist attendees with their want-lists or collection appraisal. A member auction will be held in the last hour of the programme, so please no entry after 1:45 p.m.
Coldstream Coffee House back at the Coldstream Community Hall Saturday. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7, tickets are $5. There will be a sign-up sheet for open mic spots at the door. We have lined up Stevens and Bush for the January feature. They are a banjo and guitar duo from Salmon Arm, presenting a mix of slick picking and musical comedy. Chris Stevens (banjo master) and Dale “Bushy” Bush (guitar) are more than a musical act born on the coffeehouse stage. They are songwriters, storytellers, and they sprinkle a healthy dose of stage antics into their show.
Jan. 19
Beat the Winter Blues SOLD OUT Tea at the Mackie Lake House Sunday 2 p.m. Ticketseller.ca.
Jan. 21
National Association of Federal Retirees hosts Koffee Klatch at the Village Green Mall Tuesday 10:30 a.m. and every third Tuesday of the month. Casual event, friends are welcome that are eligible for membership (retired Canadian Armed Forces, federal public service, RCMP and federally appointed judges, as well as partners and survivors).
Jan. 22
Basic Tech Terms digital support no-cost workshop at the Literacy Society Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m. To register call 778-692-3117 or online at literacysociety.ca.
Powerhouse Theatre open read for Radium Girls in the club room 6:30 p.m., auditions Jan. 25 for women leads 11-1 and men leads 2-4 on the stage. Jan. 26 leads callbacks 6 on stage, Jan. 29 auditions for minor rolls men and women on stage at 6:30, Jan. 30 callbacks of minor rolls if needed on stage 6:30 p.m.
Madison Violet Vernon Folks Roots Music Society show Saturday 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Jazz Club. Ticketseller.ca.
Jan. 24
Evelyn LeRose presents an illustrated travelogue Join me in Antarctica and Leave the Rest of the World Behind, at the Schubert Centre 2 p.m. LeRose will let you experience with her “the coldest, windiest and driest continent in the world.” Her commentary, illustrated with photos of icescapes, ice bergs, animals, birds and historical outposts, will give you a feel for and taste of this part of our amazing planet. Hosted by Grannies à Gogo.
What A Dream Counterpoint Choir performance Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m., at Knox Presbyterian Church. Tickets $25 and can be purchased from members, at Shear Dimensions Hair Design, or possibly at the door. Children and student admission is free.
Jan. 25
Nature Walk Saturday 9-11 a.m. join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club on the Bear Valley Trail and Cosens Bay Trail at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Meet at the park entrance at the Cosens Bay parking lot on Cosens Bay Road. www.nonc.ca
Music, Mirth and Monolgues Powerhouse Theatre social evening for all members, bring a non-member friend for $15 or encourage them to take out a membership for $25. If you want to perform register with bob for a spot on the list boboldfield2@gmail.com
Noah Franche-Nolan Trio lyrical, cinematic, adventurous jazz piano at the Vernon Jazz Club Saturday 7:30 p.m. Tickets at vernonjazz.com.
Alex Cuba Saturday 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre. Ticketseller.ca.
Jan. 27
Vernon Retired Teachers Association Coffee & Concerns Community Workshop Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis at the Schubert Centre, 9:30-10:30 with coffee, tea and cookies $5 per person. Presented by Doug Edgar, Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Bank, please support our food drive.
Jan. 29
Samsung Basics digital support workshop Wednesday 10-1 at the Literacy Society. No cost, but register at literacysociety.ca or call 778-692-3117.
Jan. 30
Soup Swap Lumby Lifeskills Workshops presents Thursday swap 6-8 p.m. locations to be announced, $10-15. Make 2-3 quarts of your best homemade soup at home, bring your own containers and exhange with others. Limited spaces available, sign up at Monashee Community Co-op at 250-777-2540.
Jan. 31
Paddlewheel Open Mic Coffee House Friday 7-9:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30). Musicians call Linda at 250-540-0941 to reserve a playing slot. Admission $5 cash. Refreshments available for purchase. Hosted by Okanagan Landing Association, 7813 OK Landing Rd. Www.paddlewheel.ca.
Feb. 1
Apple Basics digital support workshop Saturday 10-1 at the Literacy Society. No cost, but register at literacysociety.ca or call 778-692-3117.
ONGOING:
Yarn and craft give and take Too much yarn? Donate! Not enough yarn? Take! Knox Presbyterian Church offers a give and take for yarn, craft supplies, half finished projects etc. Take what you need and leave what you don't. Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. @ 3701 32nd Ave.
Book Sale Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armstrong Museum until the end of March.
Vernon Area Newcomers meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:45 p.m. at the Vernon Museum. Please enter through the back door. For more information, email new2vernon@gmail.com.
Year to Volunteer If volunteering is on your list of resolutions this year, and you have about two hours per week to spare, the Literacy Society would love your help! Currently, the Society is looking for digital support volunteers with some experience and comfort with Android devices to assist adult beginners. Expertise is not needed and training is provided. There are also a few more spaces in the Reading Together and Skills Boost programs, supporting children. For more information, visit the Volunteer page at www.literacysociety.ca.
Gallery Odin Silver Star art gallery open Saturdays 2-6 p.m. until Jan. 4 at 215 Odin Rd. Then opening on Wednesdays again after the holidays.
Fundraising for Families give the gift of the Good Food Box. A tax deductible donation of any size can be made through the Community Foundation of North Okanagan. Or sponsor a family: six months for $150 or one year for $300 at cfno.org/goodfoodbox.
Men's Shed Vernon A great place to build things, friendship and community. Visit our website to find out if it interests you: https://mensshedvernon.ca
Play and Learn Bridge North Okanagan Duplicate Bridge Club hosts 3 afternoon games a week at All Saints Anglican Church - 3205 27th St. Vernon. All levels of players are welcome. Drop in with a partner, or email us at: nodbcvernon@gmail.com for help finding one. For beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their bridge skills, we also offer a series of 9 bridge lessons twice a year. For more information visit: bridgewebs.com/nodbc
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 closed for Christmas break, reopening Jan. 4.
CNIB Peer Support Program meets the third Tuesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. at the Vernon library Jan. 21-Dec. 16 offering compassionate and supportive environment for those living with vision loss. Register at 604-431-2121, ext. 6022 or email Jamie.Auman@cnib.ca.
National Association of Federal Retirees hosts Koffee Klatch at the Village Green Mall food court 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday 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.
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.
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 527 Granville Ave., Enderby, now features eight multi-media installations and sound sculptures is open Saturday and Sunday 11-5.
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 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 starting in February, 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.
