Events for May 2008
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The Life & Arts Festival is a multi-discipline arts festival held annually on the Mother’s Day weekend in Kelowna’s Cultural District. The festival is seeking individuals and groups interested in volunteering their time during...
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The theme for POSH 2008 is “Passport to POSH - a Journey of the Senses”.
POSH 2008 will feature over fifteen exceptional food providers, twelve different wine and beverage providers, more than twenty performers and 50 artists.
Six...
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Contacts Phil Douziech Ph # 250-763-5660
E-mail phil2@squaredance.bc.ca
Caller Herb Fox - Victoria BC
Cuer Ken Boyd Westbank BC
Pre Rounds 7:30pm
Mainstream 8:00pm
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Westsyde Squares May party night
Caller Herb Fox from Victoria BC
Cuer Ken Boyd from Westbank BC
Pre Rounds 7:30 pm mainstream 8:00 pm
www.westsyde.squaredance.bc.ca
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Join other parents-to-be for an informative 15 hour wellness program. Endorsed by Interior Health and offered in partnership with the Kelowna Family Y and The Bridge; Youth and Family Services.
Program includes weekly fitness...
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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Okanagan Centre will be celebrating International Astronomy Day 2008 in conjunction with the City of Kelowna's Life & Arts Festival.
May 10th from 5:00 PM - 10:30 pm we will be part...
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Quails' Gate Winery
3303 Boucherie Road
Kelowna, BC
Glassware makes a vast difference when tasting your wine. Find out why the shape of the glass affects the aroma and bouquet by comparing the same wine in different glasses....
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Okanagan Festival Singers with guests, YUME Choir from Japan.
Japanese & North American Music; Reception following concert.
First Lutheran Church
4091 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, BC
Tickets available at www.ticketweb.com,...
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Join cast members of the hit TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway as they make their third appearance in Kelowna.
2 shows - 7pm & 9:30pm
It will be a night of unforgettable improv comedy and song that will leave you laughing...
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This is the 20th Anniversary for our Annual Charity BBQ for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
To date we have raised $14.5 million dollars!! The target for this year is $2.0 million, and every cent raised goes...
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Sunshine Foundation - Dreams For Kids are holding a BBQ:
Where: Ace Plumbing & Heating, 1778 Baron Road, Kelowna
When: Saturday, May 10 - 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hot dogs, smokies, chips, and beverages
(Come early and...
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IS YOUR FAMILY PREPARED?
Emergency Preparedness Week runs from Sunday May 4 to Saturday May 10, 2008. Public Safety Canada and local Emergency Response Services are urging everyone to take time now to become better informed...
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Joyful Noise
Award winning songwriter and producer of the popular DUETS shows, Jane Eamon brings her two favourite things - gospel and great music to Island Stage Saturday night May 10th.
Jane, no stranger to the music scene...
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Is there a hidden fear in your life? Spiritual seekers of all paths are invited to attend a Worship Service on "Love: The Key To Overcoming Fear", Sun., May 11, Coast Capri Hotel (Shiraz Room), Harvey and Gordon from 11-Noon....
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Regular Kelowna Council meetings are held Mondays at 1:30 (except holidays) in Council Chambers at City Hall. During the summer months, meetings are scheduled bi-weekly. Council regularly holds closed meetings on Monday mornings...
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Where: Similkameen Room at the Royal Anne Hotel
When: Tuesday May 13th, 2008 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost: $10 and includes a coffee, muffins and a FREE starter toolkit
Are you planning on selling your business? Did you...
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B-103, Kelowna's Best Country, presents Doc Walker with Special Guests Ridley Bent Tuesday, May 13th, 7:30pm at Kelowna Community Theatre.
Listen for your chance to win tickets only on B-103, Kelowna's Best Country!
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Go Natural Gardening Workshop
Here’s an opportunity to learn something new about eco-friendly gardening!
A ‘Go Natural Gardening Workshop’ is being held starting at 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 13th at the EECO in Mission Creek...
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Practical meditation classes to help us reduce stress and become a calmer and wiser person. Learn how to develop wisdom and compassion in your daily life. The teacher is a western Canadian Buddhist monk, Kelsang Rabjor, who is...
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Tokyo Police Club & Attack in Black in concert
Tokyo Police Club is a Canadian indie rock band from Newmarket, Ontario. Since their formation the band has appeared in numerous festivals. Notably, in 2006 they appeared at Edgefest...
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AFRO-CUBAN Hand Drumming
Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
Beginner Classes:
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm, March 26th-June 4th, 2008 (no class on April 9th)
10 week course
Conga drums provided, No experience required
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The Alternator Media Arts Centre is a production facility for independent video, film, and new media artists. The space and its video production equipment is available for use by all Alternator members with an extended membership.
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Théâtre la Seizième is hosting Regarde-moi, an original play by Isabelle Bélisle, produced by Ottawa’s Théâtre la Catapulte. The play is a playful, energetic and relevant script that deals with the feelings of teenagers: Sandrine...
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The 10th Annual Valley-Wide After Hours networking event will be held in Westbank on May 15 at The Cove Lakeside Resort. The Kelowna Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament will return to Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club on June 13.
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Universal Music artist, JULLY BLACK, makes her only
BC Interior stop at the Kelowna Community Theatre. She is
touring in support of her sophmore album, REVIVAL, which
featured her #1 hit, Seven Day Fool. Ms. Black has made...
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The Sound of Music - May 8th to June 1st, 2008
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays - 8:00pm
Saturday Matenee - 1:00pm
Special sing-along matinee performance scheduled for Sunday, May 18
This final collaboration between...
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Steps Out in Regional Parks
Take part in the Central Okanagan-wide ‘Steps Out’ program. Register for the ‘Steps Out around Europe’ and jump into spring, Thursday mornings at 10:00 am during May for a one hour walk with a park...
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The Kelowna Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada holds meetings the third Thursday of each month at 1:00pm at the Water Street Seniors Centre in Kelowna.
Up to date information about Osteoporosis is presented, along with a monthly...
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The 10th Annual Valley Wide Business After Hours will be held on Thursday May 15 at the Cove Resort in the District of Westside from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. This popular annual event involves Chambers from Oliver to Vernon.
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Théâtre la Seizième is hosting Regarde-moi, an original play by Isabelle Bélisle, produced by Ottawa’s Théâtre la Catapulte. The play is a playful, energetic and relevant script that deals with the feelings of teenagers: Sandrine...
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May 16 (7:00 PM)
Seasons is a film that follows seven of the worlds top mountain bikers through the course of four seasons of one year. The film explores what it means to be a full time rider as told through the lives of down...
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Théâtre la Seizième is hosting Regarde-moi, an original play by Isabelle Bélisle, produced by Ottawa’s Théâtre la Catapulte.
The play is a playful, energetic and relevant script that deals with the feelings of teenagers: Sandrine...
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The Knox Mountain Motor Sport Club, located in Kelowna B.C., is a group of motor sport enthusiasts, who share a common interest in various forms of motor sports including car racing, solo events, hillclimb, etc.
Our premier...
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The Historica Fair returns to the Okanagan this May during the Kelowna Museums’ 2nd Annual Okanagan Historica Regional Heritage Fair. An educational initiative of the Historica Foundation, the Historica Fair is an exhibition of...
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Rutland May Days May 17th - 19th
Parade at 11:00 am on May 19th
Rutland Park, 180 Rutland Rd N
$2.00 entrance fee per day
Activities include Men's fast ball tournament, Carnival Row, Hot Air Balloon, Stage Entertainment,...
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Rock Creek Roundup 2nd annual endurance ride will be held on May 17 & 1
Location: Rock Creek, BC
The ride site is wonderful with hot showers & great camping.
We welcome you to experience and learn all about the sport...
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Yitung Temple
1370 Lawrence Ave
Mondays:
6:45pm Bell Call to meditation
7:pm Drum signals the meeting start
Women nearing, at, or beyond menopause, joining energies in support, creative nurturance, sharing & meditation.
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Sailor’s Blood “40 Thieves” (formerly Arbutus Trio) in concert
Doors @ 7pm
Sailor’s Blood conquer audiences with their swift attack of folk-punk infused rock and roll, heavy in ferocity, power, and pure heart! Their role...
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Tuesdays : Acoustic open mic with hosts ” The Paul Shaefers ”. No drums, no backtracks, just straight up bare-bones singing and playin '. All performing musicians are requested to bring their own instruments.
The Blue Gator...
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DOUBLE DIAMOND
The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute - one of Canada's classiest, top Las Vegas style tribute shows has pleased over 100,000 theatre patrons...
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The Alternator Media Arts Centre is a production facility for independent video, film, and new media artists. The space and its video production equipment is available for use by all Alternator members with an extended membership.
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Returning to the Kelowna Community Theatre is DOUBLE DIAMOND - The Definitive NEIL DIAMOND Tribute with a sizzling 11-piece orchestra.
May 21, 2008 at 7:30pm
Kelowna Community Theatre
1375 Water St, Kelowna, BC
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The Sound of Music - May 8th to June 1st, 2008
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays - 8:00pm
Saturday Matenee - 1:00pm
Special sing-along matinee performance scheduled for Sunday, May 18
This final collaboration between...
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Steps Out in Regional Parks
Take part in the Central Okanagan-wide ‘Steps Out’ program. Register for the ‘Steps Out around Europe’ and jump into spring, Thursday mornings at 10:00 am during May for a one hour walk with a park...
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Skate4cancer “The Cure is Knowledge Tour” presented by Element and C1RCA.
Doors open @ 7pm
Featuring Music by Hey Ocean (Vancouver), SHAD K (Toronto), and Matthew Johnston.
Rob Dyer has skateboarded across America and...
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Cara Matthew - Jazz/Blues Vocalist
CD Release Party
Cara is a twenty-seven year old jazz and blues vocalist. She was born and raised in British Columbia and has recently moved to Toronto, Ontario.
Cara has performed with...
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Will, Estate and Trust Workshop with Geoffrey White LLB
Presented by PLAN Okanagan for people with disabilities and their relatives and friends.
Will also include an update on the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
Thursday...
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The 13th annual Okanagan Sun / Orchard Ford Spring Classic takes place Friday, May 23rd at Sunset Ranch Golf & CC. This great tournament is one of the club's largest fundraisers. It offers an afternoon of fun at one of the Okanagan's...
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Artistic director Katherine van Kampen and the Celebration Singers celebrate
The Fabulous Fifties!
Put on your poodle skirt and rev up the Chevy - The Celebration Singers are getting ready to “Rock Around the Clock” and do...
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Jason Buie and PHAT Betty team up Friday May 23rd at the Japanese Cultural Center for an explosive evening of blues.
Jason’s fiery guitar work has critics likening him to Jimmy Hendrix while Cat Wells (PHAT Betty) belts out...
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Kreater Custom Motorcycle Ride ‘N Rock
located at 2759 Highway 97 North, Kelowna
Date: Saturday May 24th 2008
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Movie Night at the EECO
Bring the whole family out to ‘Movie Night at the EECO’. The animated feature ‘Over the Hedge’ hits the screen starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 24th. There’s no charge for admission and the Environmental...
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Welcome to the Urban Adventure Challenge
JCI Okanagan is thrilled to bring you this exciting action-packed day of fun and adventure on May 24, 2008. Grab yourself a partner and race around Kelowna collecting clues by competing...
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Nature Program for Families
Get your family more in tune with nature with two events at one location.
The Regional Parks Department invites you to take part in the free ‘Nature Program for Families’, Sunday, May 25th starting...
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COBRA invites you to the 10th annual Okanagan-Shuswap Century Ride to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2008. Registration is accepted on-line (see website below) only and is limited to the first 400 participants.
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Regular Kelowna Council meetings are held Mondays at 1:30 (except holidays) in Council Chambers at City Hall. During the summer months, meetings are scheduled bi-weekly. Council regularly holds closed meetings on Monday mornings...
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Yitung Temple
1370 Lawrence Ave
Mondays:
6:45pm Bell Call to meditation
7:pm Drum signals the meeting start
Women nearing, at, or beyond menopause, joining energies in support, creative nurturance, sharing & meditation.
By...
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The Alternator Media Arts Centre is a production facility for independent video, film, and new media artists. The space and its video production equipment is available for use by all Alternator members with an extended membership.
The...
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The Sound of Music - May 8th to June 1st, 2008
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays - 8:00pm
Saturday Matenee - 1:00pm
Special sing-along matinee performance scheduled for Sunday, May 18
This final collaboration between...
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Steps Out in Regional Parks
Take part in the Central Okanagan-wide ‘Steps Out’ program. Register for the ‘Steps Out around Europe’ and jump into spring, Thursday mornings at 10:00 am during May for a one hour walk with a park...
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State of Shock is playing in Kelowna, May 29, 2008.
They will be performing at Flashbacks with special guests, Econoline Crush. Doors open at 9pm.
Tickets (advanced $20 or $25 at the door) are available at:
Flashbacks...
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The Okanagan Institute presents - Design 4: Future Predictable
» Thursday 29 May 2008 | 4:30 pm
» BeanScene North, 1289 Ellis Street
An informal afternoon hour showcasing the people and ideas featured in Okanagan Home.
»...
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A Note-Worthy Feast Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction.
Hosted by the Kelowna Community Music School at the Kelowna Golf & Country Club, 1297 Genmore Drive.
Cocktails at 6pm and Dinner at 7pm. Black tie optional
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Shows @ 7:30pm & 2:00pm
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Saturday, May 31st, 2008 | KLO Campus Theater | ALL AGES |
An evening of rock courtesy of Calgary-based hard rock quartet Somastate, Kamloops punk power-trio Kookshow, and Kelowna's own rock n' soul three-piece, Closing Iris.
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CANDESCA presents "Nella Fantasia"
An enchanting evening of Classical Song, Dance and Beauty
IN KELOWNA: Saturday May 31, 2008 7:00. PM Rotary Centre for the Arts
Tickets $20.00 Ticketmaster.ca 763-8335
The allure is...
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Cops for Kids are holding a fundraising Dinner, Dance and Auction at Kelowna & District Fish & Game Club (4087 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC) on May 31.
For Tickets contact:
Julio at 718-2384
Brad at 860-1797
Gail at 864-4410
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There is an inter-affiliate Canada wide Crossfit Total Competition running on May 31st.
There are 3 lifts including: Deadlift, Back-Squat, and Standing Military Press.
3 tries for your heaviest successful lift.
It's just...
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