Fundraiser surpasses goal
The Slopes for Hope SilverStar fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society was a major success for the charity. The March 4 event, sponsored by SilverStar Mountain Resort, raised $17,297, far more than the $5,000 goal. In all 71 skiers and snowboarders took part in the family-friendly ski-a-thon where teams challenge themselves to ski or snowboard the […]
Explore Your Possibilities
KCR Community Resources (KCR) will be hosting a community information session, titled “Explore YOUR Possibilities!”, on Monday, March 27, 2017 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The session will be held at KCR’s new office building downtown, on 2nd Floor, 620 Leon Avenue. People 55 years of age or better are encouraged to pre-register and […]
RibFest brings joy
Thanks to the Interior Savings Sunrise Rotary RibFest, which debuted last fall, one local little girl has a bit more pep in her step and a sunnier outlook on life. “Our goals in introducing RibFest were to create a family festival, promote fellowship, attract new members while also raising money to support the work Rotary […]
Doll up for Bollywood Bang
It’s for charity and it’s for fun. Now organizers of the annual Bollywood Bang event are urging people to dress up in traditional outfits for the big night out on April 29 at Kal Tire Place. Outfits for men and women, including colourful saris, can be purchased at Lakers Clubhouse in Okanagan Landing March 18, 12-4 p.m. […]
One day, huge impact
Eleven years and running strong, the YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids has emerged to become one of Kelowna’s favourite fundraisers. The event, which promises to increase your heart rate in more ways than one, will take place on Sunday, May 28, 2017 outside the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre. Registration is now open for individuals […]
Closet cleanout coming up
Clean out your closets and support a good cause this weekend. The Kelowna Closet Cleanout returns to Parkinson Rec Centre on Sunday, with proceeds going to Mamas for Mamas. Gently used women’s shoes, clothing and accessories will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds along with any leftover clothing going to the local charity. Mamas for […]
Campaign for truck driver
A GoFundMe campaign set up for the family of an Oliver man who died after his semi-truck went off the road near Hope has blown up since its creation on Monday. Pat Gaudet spent two days trapped in his semi-truck late last week before he was spotted and rescued, but died early Sunday morning in hospital. A GoFundMe […]
Tabs for Thompson
Students at Rutland Senior Secondary School have taken on a fundraising challenge for a new little buddy. Three-year-old Thompson Chadsey recently visited the RSS leadership class. The young boy faced a prognosis of amputating his right leg below the knee, as he was born missing bones in his leg and foot and can’t bear weight on it. But, after […]
‘Giving Giggles’ a success
“Giving Giggles” – a campaign to raise $3 million towards specialized equipment and comfort items for KGH’s new Perinatal Unit – has been successfully completed. The KGH Foundation announced the final total ($3,283,389) at a celebratory event hosted by Jillian Harris – Love It or List It, former Bachelorette and new mom to seven-month-old Leo. […]
Swing the night away
The SS Sicamous will be reliving the swinging past in March, with a Great Gatsby Party to be held on the boat. The Sicamous Stern Wheeler will be hosting a one-night swing dance party with prohibition-themed activities on March 11. The Great Gatsby Party will get into full-swing at 8 p.m., and will go until […]
