Driven to give
The parking lot at Willowstone Academy will be alive with activity Sept. 17. In partnership with Kelowna Ford Lincoln, the independent school has the unique opportunity to earn up to $7,500 in a single day by test driving brand new Lincolns. Attendees can take a short test drive in a new Lincoln, and the school will […]
Fuel good, says Co-op
Here’s one way to fill up the vehicle and fuel good about it. The Armstrong Regional Co-operative is urging its members and customers to fill up for charity next Tuesday, Sept. 19 on Fuel Good Day. Ten cents from every litre of gasoline sold, including all grades and diesel, will be donated to three local non-profit organizations. […]
Winery pairs rover and rose
The View Winery’s Wine and Wags attracted about 30 dog lovers for a vineyard walk and wine tasting Sunday with proceeds going to the St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. St. John’s Ellen Boelcke and her therapy dog Jesse were on hand for the vineyard walk and wine tasting on behalf of a program that […]
Smile cookies back at Tims
Helping a child in need is as easy as giving a smile. Running from Sept. 11-17, Tim Hortons guests can purchase a freshly baked chocolate chunk Smile Cookie for $1 at participating restaurants throughout the Central Okanagan, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will be donated in support of the YMCA Strong Kids Healthy […]
BrainTrust plans Oktoberfest
Brain Injury is the leading cause of death and disability under the age of 44. In fact, every 3 minutes someone in BC sustains a brain injury. To bring awareness and help raise money to continue to educate and prevent brain injury in the Okanagan, The Stone Sisters Group is partnering with BrainTrust Canada, an […]
Liquor stores set donation record
Those of you who buy booze from BC Liquor Stores donated a record-breaking $417,675 to the Red Cross BC Fire Appeal this summer, the BCLS said on Wednesday. Customer donations were collected over an eight-week period—between July 10 and Aug. 31—to support the immediate needs of wildfire evacuees with emergency food, water and shelter. “I […]
Soupateria needs volunteers
The Penticton Soupateria society is looking for additional volunteer support and board members. “We have an aging volunteer population right now. So we’re looking to get people in and trained. So that some of our older volunteers can have a rest,” said Lauraine Bailie, volunteer coordinator for the Soupateria. Bailie said the busiest months of the year […]
2nd annual Myeloma march
The second edition of the Kelowna Multiple Myeloma March, Myeloma Canada’s signature fundraiser, will be held Sept. 10 at Kerry Park. Myeloma survivor Ron Surry will lead the five-kilometre walk/run, which raises funds and awareness about multiple myeloma, an incurable form of cancer affecting the plasma cells in the bone marrow. When Ron Surry was diagnosed with […]
Army Rouge
The Salvation Army of the Central Okanagan is putting together thrift and fashion with its Army Rouge fashion show. “In February we launched our first ever fashion show. We sold out of tickets and had the most fun evening ever,” says Patty Lou Bryant, a communications coordinator with the Salvation Army. “We are thrilled to […]
$400,000 to local charities
The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen will be distributing more than $400,000 to charities. The 2018 granting cycle officially began on Aug. 25 and closes on Oct. 20. Grant awards will be disturbed to charities in the RDOS in January 2018. For its 2018 grant cycle, CFSOS moved the timeline to better accommodate the local organizations planning for […]
