Welcome to Vernon’s Community Events Magazine

Community Welcome Wagon & Baby Basket

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Weekdays from Aug. 15, 2011 - Sep. 28, 2012

The Most Famous Basket in the World free!  Greeting service for those experiencing a lifestyle change - moving to a new neighbourhood, having a baby, planning a wedding. To equest a visit or register a bridal shower, visit www.welcomewagon.ca or call Brenda.

For more information visit: www.welcomewagon.ca

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Venue: Vernon & surrounding area

Contact: Brenda at (250) 275-2652 or info@welcomewagon.ca.

Aspiring Authors

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Every Weds from Feb. 1 - 29, 2012

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - A drop in group for kids ages 7 and up who want to share their creative writing and learn about how to improve their work

For more information visit: vernonlibrarykids.wordpress.com/

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Venue: Okanagan Regional Library Address: 3001 32 ave, Vernon, BC

Contact: Stephanie at (250) 542-7610 or svollick@orl.bc.ca.

Register now for Continuing Oils with James Postill

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Every Weds from Jan. 25 - Feb. 29, 2012

9:30 am - 12:30 pm - This class is for artists who have some experience and confidence with oil painting and wish to explore this medium further. Learn oil techniques such as ala prima, impasto, scumbling, and glazing. $130/members, $140/non-members, students must provide own materials. Register early to secure your space!

For more information visit: www.vernonarts.ca

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Registration Deadline: January 17, 2012

Venue: Vernon Community Arts Centre Address: 2704a Hwy 6, Vernon, BC

Contact: Amanda at (250) 542-6243 or vcacinfo@shaw.ca.

Snooker

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Armstrong

Weekdays from Feb. 1, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013

12:30 am - 2:30 am - Snooker enthusiasts come on down to enjoy a few games year round in friendly, comfortable surroundings. Members $2. Non $3. Visitors welcome!

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Venue: Seniors Activity Centre Address: 2520 Patterson Avenue (across from Sears), Armstrong, BC

Contact: Nancy at (250) 546-8158 or envie@telus.net.

Carnevale di Venezia Mask Competition & Exhibition

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Lumby

Feb. 1 - Mar. 1, 2012

Students Grades 7 - 12.  Carnival of Venice dates to 14th century Italy. Make your own mask for exhibition - displayed from date of entry.  Exhibition, Carnevale & Awards: March 4th 2-5pm  Prizes! Entry Forms & Mask Making details: Caffe Mazzega, Whitevalley Community Resource Centre or Caffe Mazzega's website.

For more information visit: www.caffemazzega.com

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Venue: Caffe Mazzega Address: 1813 Vernon St. (Hwy 6) Lumby, Lumby, BC

Contact: Audrey at (250) 550-6389 or info@caffemazzega.com or contact Whitevalley Community Resource Centre at (250) 547-8866.

Living in Space

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Every Tues, Weds, Thu, Fri from Jan. 28 - May. 31, 2012

10:00 am - 5:00 pm - An out-of-this-world Interactive Exhibition developed by the Canadian Space Agency!  Discover how astronauts work, entertain themselves, tackle basic daily tasks .  Presented by Tekmar Control Systems. Note: Sat. 11-5 pm.  

For more information visit: www.okscience.ca

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Venue: Okanagan Science Centre Address: 2704 Hwy 6, Vernon, BC

Contact: Sandi at (250) 545-3644 or info@okscience.ca.

Students! Sign Up eyeGO

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Everyday from Feb. 20, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2014

TBA - The Performing Arts Centre Society proudly supports the eyeGO.org initiative offering high school students $5 tickets to many performances!  Show Ticket Seller Box Office your valid high school Student ID card to sign up for eyeGO.org & you're set to enjoy the show! 

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Venue: District Performaing Art Centre Address: 3800 - 33 Street, Vernon, BC

Contact: Ticket at (250) 549-7469 or info@ticketseller.ca.

Kidsport Vernon

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Every Weds, Fri from Feb. 3 - Mar. 16, 2012

11:30 am - 12:00 pm -  Proceeds of Fridays class will be donated to Kidsport Vernon.

For more information visit: www.haydenfitness.ca/store/product_info.php/products_id/85

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Venue: Hayden Fitness Studio Address: #203-3403 30th Avenue, Vernon, BC

Contact: Marie at (250) 306-7474 or marie@haydenfitness.ca.

Lapidary Studio Drop-In

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Every Mon, Weds, Fri from Jan. 9, 2012 - Dec. 23, 2013

9:30 am - 1:30 pm - Geodes, opals, and quartz, - cutting and polishing rocks is great fun! Open to members of Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club.  More info visit www.vernonrockhounds.com. $5/session, multi-use passes available.

For more information visit: www.vernonarts.ca

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Venue: Community Arts Centre Address: 2704a Hwy 6, Vernon, BC

Contact: Amanda at (250) 542-6243 or vcacinfo@shaw.ca.

B.C Winter Games, Accommodations Volunteers

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 | Vernon

Feb. 8 - 22, 2012

In great need of Volunteers for B.C. Winter Games, Accommodations Directorate! Need Dorm Hosts for 9 schools & Set-Up Volunteers for classroom sleeping quarters.  Registration Forms at B.C Winter Games Office across from Toppers Cleaners.  Dorm Hosts to make arrangements at Winter Games Office for Criminal Record Check. 

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Registration Deadline: February 29, 2012

Venue: Many Sites

Contact: Larry at (250) 308-7822 or lgrist@telus.net.

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