Living in Space Exhibit from the Canadian Space Agency
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 01 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Best Decorated Premises Contest - 39th Annual
At Your place of business on [Feb 02 2012 @ 8:00 AM] Click here for details

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Proclamation of Queen Silver Star LII
At Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre on [Feb 02 2012 @ 7:00 PM] Click here for details

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Hot Air Balloon Fiesta - 20th Anniversary
At TBA on [Feb 03 2012 @ 9:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 03 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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BC Championship Snow Sculpture Competition
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 03 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowshoe to Black Prince Cabin by moonlite
At Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre on [Feb 03 2012 @ 4:30 PM] Click here for details

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Coronation of Queen Silver Star LII
At Polson Park on [Feb 03 2012 @ 5:00 PM] Click here for details

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Hot Air Balloon Glow - 20th Anniversary
At Polson Park on [Feb 03 2012 @ 6:00 PM] Click here for details

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Kaleidoscope of World Dance - Adult
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 03 2012 @ 7:00 PM] Click here for details

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Kaleidoscope of World Dance - Child 12 and under
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 03 2012 @ 7:00 PM] Click here for details

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Suds N Cider - SOLD OUT
At Best Western Vernon Lodge on [Feb 03 2012 @ 7:00 PM] Click here for details

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Carter Classic Fundrai$ing Event
At Silver Star Mountain, National Altitude Training Centre & Lower Big Dipper Course Area on [Feb 04 2012 @ 8:30 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 04 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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BC Championship Snow Sculpture Competition
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 04 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Winter Carnival Wallyball Tournament
At Roster Sports Club Bar & Grill on [Feb 04 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Hovercraft Curling
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 04 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Beer Garden
At Elks Lodge # 45 on [Feb 04 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Vernon Winter Carnival Parade - starts at 12:00pm
At Downtown Vernon - 30th Ave on [Feb 04 2012 @ 12:00 PM] Click here for details

Parade Route: See MAP here

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Bandarama
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 04 2012 @ 2:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Starry Sportsmanship Planetarium Shows
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 04 2012 @ 3:00 PM] Click here for details

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V.C.M.S. Charity Ball
At Vernon Golf and Country Club on [Feb 04 2012 @ 5:00 PM] Click here for details

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Irish Pub Night
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 04 2012 @ 7:30 PM] Click here for details

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Vernon Chamber Presents: Snowed in Comedy Tour 2012
At Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre on [Feb 04 2012 @ 8:00 PM] Click here for details

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Free Movies Fundraiser for Starlight Childrens Foundation
At Galaxy Cinemas on [Feb 05 2012 @ 9:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 05 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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BC Championship Snow Sculpture Competition
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 05 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Bricks4Kidz Winter Carnival Event
At Briks4Kidz on [Feb 05 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Kids Truck Rodeo
At Kal Tire on [Feb 05 2012 @ 12:00 PM] Click here for details

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Kids Karnival
At Okanagan Boys & Girls Club on [Feb 05 2012 @ 12:00 PM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 05 2012 @ 3:00 PM] Click here for details

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Ukrainian Food Festival
At Pleasant Valley Christian Academy on [Feb 05 2012 @ 5:00 PM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 06 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Funtastic Sports Society/DVA Broomball Tournament
At Downtown Vernon - 30th Ave on [Feb 06 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 06 2012 @ 5:30 PM] Click here for details

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Appetizers and Art
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 06 2012 @ 7:00 PM] SOLD OUT

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Ladies Day Snowshoe Tour and Lunch - Full Package
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 07 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Ladies Day Snowshoe Tour and Lunch - Bring own shoes
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 07 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 07 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Wacky Balloons
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 07 2012 @ 10:30 AM] Click here for details

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Funtastic Sports Society/DVA Broomball Tournament
At Downtown Vernon - 30th Ave on [Feb 07 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Winter Breakout
At Schubert Center on [Feb 07 2012 @ 1:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Javelin Rockets
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 07 2012 @ 3:30 PM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 07 2012 @ 6:15 PM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 08 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Funtastic Sports Society/DVA Broomball Tournament
At Downtown Vernon - 30th Ave on [Feb 08 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Jopo House Luncheon
At Best Western Vernon Lodge on [Feb 08 2012 @ 11:30 AM] Click here for details

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Sweeping Snowmen Tea & Decorated Hat Contest
At Halina Senior Centre on [Feb 08 2012 @ 1:00 PM] Click here for details

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2nd Annual Cookie & Cake Bake Off Competition
At Village Green Centre on [Feb 08 2012 @ 2:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Starry Sportsmanship Planetarium Shows
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 08 2012 @ 3:30 PM] Click here for details

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Outdoor Skating Party
At Outdoor Rink @ Rec Centre on [Feb 08 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Adult Ticket Wednesday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 08 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Student/Senior Ticket Wednesday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 08 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 08 2012 @ 7:00 PM] Click here for details

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School Poster Contest
At Vernon Community Arts Centre on [Feb 09 2012 @ 8:00 AM] Click here for details

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Coca Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament
At Vernon Civic Arena on [Feb 09 2012 @ 8:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 09 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Space Exercise
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 09 2012 @ 10:30 AM] Click here for details

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Seniors Jopo House - Thursday
At Schubert Center on [Feb 09 2012 @ 11:30 AM] Click here for details

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Jopo House Luncheon
At Best Western Vernon Lodge on [Feb 09 2012 @ 11:30 AM] Click here for details

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Zumba Mini Vibe
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 09 2012 @ 4:00 PM] Click here for details

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Zumba Vibe
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 09 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Student/Senior Ticket Thursday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 09 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Adult Ticket Thursday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 09 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 09 2012 @ 7:45 PM] Click here for details

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Coca Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament
At Vernon Civic Arena on [Feb 10 2012 @ 8:00 AM] Click here for details

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National Bank Financial Squash Tournament
At Roster Sports Club Bar & Grill on [Feb 10 2012 @ 9:00 AM] Click here for details

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31st Annual Cannacord Capital Over the Hill Downhill
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 10 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 10 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Seniors Jopo House - Friday
At Schubert Center on [Feb 10 2012 @ 11:30 AM] Click here for details

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Jopo House Luncheon
At Best Western Vernon Lodge on [Feb 10 2012 @ 11:30 AM] Click here for details

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Winter Psychic Fair
At The Threads That Bind Us on [Feb 10 2012 @ 2:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Wacky Balloons
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 10 2012 @ 3:30 PM] Click here for details

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Sovereign Lake Lantern Ski
At Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre on [Feb 10 2012 @ 5:00 PM] Click here for details

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Much Music Video Dance - Elementary School Age Dance
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 10 2012 @ 5:30 PM] Click here for details

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Spring Breakout
At Army & Navy Air Force Club on [Feb 10 2012 @ 6:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Adult Ticket Friday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 10 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Student/Senior Ticket Friday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 10 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 10 2012 @ 8:30 PM] Click here for details

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Coca Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament
At Vernon Civic Arena on [Feb 11 2012 @ 8:00 AM] Click here for details

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National Bank Financial Squash Tournament
At Roster Sports Club Bar & Grill on [Feb 11 2012 @ 9:00 AM] Click here for details

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31st Annual Cannacord Capital Over the Hill Downhill
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 11 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 11 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Space Helmut Challenge
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 11 2012 @ 11:00 AM] Click here for details

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Party for Disabled
At Trinity United Church on [Feb 11 2012 @ 12:00 PM] Click here for details

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Jopo Swim
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 11 2012 @ 1:30 PM] Click here for details

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Free Lessons at Cheek to Cheek Dance Studio
At Cheek To Cheek Dance Studio on [Feb 11 2012 @ 2:00 PM] Click here for details

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Kiss FM / Downtown Vernon Chili Cook Off
At Downtown Vernon - 30th Ave on [Feb 11 2012 @ 2:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Spaced Out Sports" Starry Sportsmanship Planetarium Shows
At Okanagan Science Centre on [Feb 11 2012 @ 3:00 PM] Click here for details

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The Adrian Empire Presents: Medieval Madness
At All Saints Anglian Church on [Feb 11 2012 @ 5:00 PM] Event: SOLD OUT

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Battle Field League 13
At Wesbild Centre on [Feb 11 2012 @ 5:30 PM] Click here for details

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Sweeping Snowmen Dinner & Dance
At Halina Senior Centre on [Feb 11 2012 @ 6:00 PM] Click here for details

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3rd Annual Winter Carnival Blues Festival
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 11 2012 @ 6:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Adult Ticket Saturday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 11 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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"Sporting, eh?" Dinner Theatre - Student/Senior Ticket Saturday
At Village Green Hotel on [Feb 11 2012 @ 6:30 PM] Click here for details

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Rhythmic Gymnastics: Queen of Hearts Gala
At Vernon Christian School - Gym on [Feb 11 2012 @ 7:00 PM] Click here for details

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"Canucks Rock" Dance
At Elks Lodge # 45 on [Feb 11 2012 @ 8:30 PM] Click here for details

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Coca Cola Classic Peewee Hockey Tournament
At Vernon Civic Arena on [Feb 12 2012 @ 8:00 AM] Click here for details

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National Bank Financial Squash Tournament
At Roster Sports Club Bar & Grill on [Feb 12 2012 @ 9:00 AM] Click here for details

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31st Annual Cannacord Capital Over the Hill Downhill
At Silver Star Mountain on [Feb 12 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Feather Fancier & Antique Collectible Sale
At Vernon Recreation Complex on [Feb 12 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Snowmobiling in the Okanagan
At Vernon Museum on [Feb 12 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Starting Block 10km Run
At Lavington Elementary School on [Feb 12 2012 @ 10:00 AM] Click here for details

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Toonie and a Tin Skate Presented by Tim Hortons
At Wesbild Centre on [Feb 12 2012 @ 10:45 AM] Click here for details

Chilly winter days are a perfect time for young children to cozy up with book, and Okanagan Regional Library branches in the North Okanagan have begun their popular children’s programs for free family entertainment. All programs are drop-in, so enjoy visiting all the branches in your area.

The Vernon Branch runs several Storytimes at their location on 32^nd Avenue: 

Preschool Storytimes are 30-minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for 3-6 year-olds  held every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:30 am. and on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. These sessions run until April 4.                       

Toddlertime is for children 3 years and under with a caregiver, running on Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. from February 1 until March 7.

Pyjama Storytime gives families a chance to wear their pyjamas to the library! It will be held on the last Wednesday evening of every month from 7 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. beginning January 25.

For more information, call the Vernon Branch at 250-542-7610 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/vernon. 

The Armstrong Branch at 3305 Smith Drive will hold Preschool Storytimes for children aged 3-5 years every Friday at 10:30 a.m. beginning on January 27 through May 25. Note there will be no Storytimes over Spring Break from March 16 – April 6. Call 250-546-8311 for more information or check www.orl.bc.ca/branches/armstrong.

The Enderby Branch at 514 Cliff Avenue has started their Preschool Storytimes for children aged 3 years and up each Saturday at 11 a.m. until March 31. For more information, call the Enderby Branch at 250-838-6488 or visit www.orl.bc.ca/branches/enderby.

The Lumby Branch at 2250 Shields Avenue runs their Storytime for children aged 3-5 years every Friday at 10 a.m. until March 30. The branch can be reached at 250-547-9528 or www.orl.bc.ca/branches/lumby.

_{Daniel Botkin is pictured with his wife, Miranda, in an undated Facebook picture.}A service for fallen firefighter Dan Botkin will take place at the Enderby Memorial Arena this Thursday January 5^th from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30.

The public is invited to attend the event ceremony which will include a procession as well as a reception which will follow at the Enderby curling club (next to the arena) hosted by Enderby mayor Howie Cyr.

The family has requested no photos or filming take place inside the arena during the ceremony.

BC Fire Commissioner Rebecca Denlinger, MLA Eric Foster, Enderby mayor Howie Cyr, The Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C. as well as other local dignitaries are expected to provide condolences for the event.

Spokesperson Tom DeSorcy, Director of the B.C. Fire Chief’s Association, is asking Emergency Services Personnel to Muster by 10:00 a.m. at the Enderby Chamber of Commerce Building for the staging of the processional which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

Emergency Services Personnel are asked to register their attendance by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as seating may be limited.

Donations to set up a Memorial Scholarship fund in Captain Daniel Botkin’s name are currently being accepted by the Enderby Fire Department and can be mailed to Enderby & District Fire Department, P.O. Box 1008, 1500 Evergreen Street  Enderby B.C. VOE 1V0.

Over 700 attendees have registered for the event.

Information Sheet for attending Emergency Personnel

Maps

Registration is now open for the 2012 Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay Race. Event organizers are celebrating 10 years of the community race – with this year’s running events taking place on Sunday, April 1 in Kelowna.

The race has grown steadily over the past decade and has adapted to offer a variety of distances and fun events to encourage participation from every type of runner – from newbies to corporate challenge teams to competitive racers.

“The 2012 race will be a celebration of running, fitness and participation in our community,” said Christine Ulmer, Race Director.

The Half Marathon has a proud history in the Okanagan thanks to the great support it has received from local runners and also as a result of the dedication of a number of volunteers who make the race happen every year.

“We listened to feedback about the course and are pleased to be able to offer the same routes as last year, all of which proved to be popular, despite a rainy race day. We also moved the race to the first Sunday in April – it’s only a week further into spring than previous years’ races but we’re hoping the weather will be that much more accommodating for runners.”

Each of the three races begins between 8 and 8:15 a.m. at the KLO Road campus of Okanagan College.

The half marathon course will cover 21.1 kms of Kelowna pavement, taking runners along the Abbott corridor into City Park and will turn around atop the first hill on Knox Mountain. Runners will make their way back along the waterfront to Gyro Beach, across Lakeshore and finish back at the KLO campus.

For new runners or those looking for a shorter distance, the relay race covers the same course as the half marathon and allows up to five runners to participate in segments of approximately 4 km each.

Back for a third year is the popular 10 km route, which will take runners along the same first and last portions of the half marathon course with a turnaround in City Park.

Prize money will be offered to the top three finishers in the male and female division of the half marathon. On each side, first place will receive $250, second place will take $150 and the third place finisher will receive $100. Prizes will also be offered to winners of the 10 km and relay portion of the race.

Any non-runners wishing to be involved with the race can lend their time as race volunteers or course marshals, explained Ulmer.

“There’s no experience necessary, just some common sense and a desire to help out. Course marshals do not direct traffic but momentarily stop cars to allow racers to pass.”

To register, find out more about the course or to view entry fee deadlines, visit: www.okanagan.bc.ca/halfmarathon.

All proceeds from the race are donated to Okanagan College’s campus recreation programs. To volunteer, contact Michelle Lowry at 250-762-5445 ext. 4649 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .