Cool things to do in South Okanagan
MONDAY, MARCH 12
• Doug Cox presenting a weekly lecture on local history at Village by the Station In Penticton, all welcome, no charge, 10:30 a.m.
• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m., Dart Dolls at 11 a.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m., darts at 7 p.m.
• Okanagan College Speakers Series continues with Dr. Gabriel Balint speaking on the science of winemaking, by donation, Penticton campus, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13
• Brown Bag Lecture Series continues at Penticton Museum Auditorium with Wayne McDougall presenting, 40 years of Penticton's History through a TV Camera's Lens, noon, suggested donation $2
• Volunteer income tax preparation event, St. Saviour's Anglican Church, Penticton, 13 p.m.
• City of Penticton director of development services Anthony Haddad will speak on economic development at the Penticton-Okanagan Rotary Club meeting, Sandman Hotel, breakfast available for purchase, 7 a.m.
• Tuesday Night Euchre is back at the Eagles Hall, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
• Volunteer income tax preparation event, Salvation Army Church, Penticton, 9 a.m. to noon
• Single seniors 65-plus meet for coffee at the PGCC, 10-11 a.m., call 250-492-7078 for more information
• BC SPCA South Okanagan branch invites all animal lovers to its annual general meeting at the shelter, 2200 Dartmouth Avenue, Penticton, volunteer opportunities available, 5 p.m.
• Penticton Lions Texas Hold'em Charity Poker Tournament, $60 buy-in, prize pool of $1,000 based on 26 players, Copper Mug Pub, 6 p.m.
• Bingo at Penticton Legion, 1 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 15
• Stick N Puck drop-in hockey, 55-plus, McLaren Park arena, noon to 1 p.m., CSA-approved helmet required, full gear optional, $5
• SOS Pride presents an evening with award-winning storyteller Ivan Coyote, Shatford centre, tickets $10, visit SOS Pride Facebook page for details, 6:30 p.m.
• Penticton and District Garden Club hosts its monthly meeting, guest speaker is Tanya Lakatos making your garden friendly for pollinators and other beneficial insects, Penticton library auditorium, new members and guests welcome, 7 p.m.
• Pecha Kucha Volume 11: Stories Between Two Lakes, Cannery Brewing, tickets $10, 7 p.m.
• Kiwanis Club of Penticton hosting Quiz Night for teams of four in support of OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre, $100 to register, call 250-497-2910 for more information, St. Saviour's Anglican, 6:30 p.m.
• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m., musical act Pure Twang at 8 p.m.
• Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance hosts it’s AGM at Cowork Penticton, 5-7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
• Free hypnosis relaxation session with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. call 250-4882723 for details.
• Discovery House presents Lent Lunch Soup fundraiser at St. John Vianney Hall, 361 Wade Ave. W., 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Tanya giving a free talk about the fascinating lives of bats, Penticton library, noon
• Friday Night Dinner, at the Eagles Hall, proceeds to SD 67 breakfast program, $8, 5-6:30 p.m., proceeds to charity, followed by live music and dancing at 7 p.m.
• Fish and chips lunch at Penticton Legion, 11:30 a.m., karaoke at 7:15 p.m.
• Summerland Community Arts Council opens its Friday Night Live concert series with Tracy Fehr accompanied by Dennis Nordlund at the Summerland Arts Centre, 7 p.m., $10
• Friday Night Live open mic at Medici's Café in Oliver, 7 p.m.