Community Calendar

Friday, Feb. 24

• Parent Child Mother Goose, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Westbank library. The Okanagan Regional Library and Clubhouse Childcare Centre offer a two-hour oral literacy program that teaches parents fun ways to interact with their child aged birth to four years. This free, drop-in program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Snack time and play time included in each session.

• Family Playtime at the Webber Road Community Centre at 2829 Inverness Rd., 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children newborn to five years with a parent or caregiver. Drop in for social interaction with other parents, playtime for children and enjoy lunch together. Activities may include a craft, gym time and circle time with stories and songs. Free. Call 250-768-3049 for more information.

• Leona of Eastside Hips presents Two of Hearts, an evening of belly dance and more at Little Straw Vineyards at 2815 Ourtoland Rd. in West Kelowna. Tickets include snacks and wine tasting and cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door and $5 for children. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, visit leonabellydance. com.

• Capes For A Cause. A night of heroes and villains to raise money to build a school in Tanzania, Africa through Hope for the Nations, a non-profit organization. Tickets are $25. Available online at eventbrite.com. Location: Third Space Coffee,103-1708 Dolphin Ave., Kelowna. Time: 7 to10 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25

• Help Irene Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at Whiski-Jack’s Pub at 2442 Drought Rd. Irene Shindelka lost her home and all her belongings on a fire on Halloween. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help her get back on her feet again.

Tickets cost $20 and include dinner, a drink and a silent auction. Tickets available at the door or e-mail mglang64@gmail.com or ronkimmy@ shaw. ca.

• Peachland Indoor Artisan Market, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peachland Visitor Centre at 5684 Beach Ave. Free admission.

Sunday, Feb. 26

• Westbank Country Opry with special guest Cadillac Bob at Emmanuel Church at 2600 Hebert Rd. Doors open at 1 p.m. Show starts at 2 p.m. sharp. There is an intermission at approximately 3 p.m. and coffee and snacks are available courtesy of Emmanuel Church. Admission at the door is $10.

Monday, Feb. 27

• Family Playtime at the Webber Road Community Centre from 10 a.m. to noon for children newborn to five years with a parent or caregiver. Drop in for social interaction with other parents and playtime for children. Activities may include a craft, gym time and circle time with stories and songs. Free. Call 250-7683049 for more information.

• SMART (Self Management And Recovery Training) Recovery meeting 7 p.m. at the Westbank Lions Community Hall. SMART Recovery's four-point program helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviours, including alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction and addiction to other substances and activities. Meetings are free, confidential and last for about an hour.

• Drop-In Volleyball for teens 12 to 14 years a George Pringle Elementary School at 3770 Elliott Rd. from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gym shoes must be worn. Equipment provided. $2 drop-in. Call 778-797-8800 for more information.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

• Babytime from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the Westbank Library at 31-2484 Main St. in the Westridge Mall. Enjoy bonding with your baby through songs, rhymes, tickles and circle time. For ages newborn to 18 months. Free. No registration required.

Wednesday, March 1

• Let’s Talk Diabetes from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Johnson-Bentley pool. Presented by the Diabetes Association, this talk was developed for adults living with diabetes and care-givers who wish to learn more about the disease. Learn helpful tips for day-to-day healthy living with diabetes, including nutrition, weight management, goal setting plus the signs and symptoms of common complications associated with diabetes. Free. Those wishing to attend must register in advance by calling the pool at 250-768-4442.

Friday March 3

• Join in Christian fellowship to pray for and learn more about another part of the world at the annual World Day of Prayer at 1 p.m. at our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 2547 Hebert Rd. The service for this year was written by the women of the Philippines with the theme Am I Being Unfair to You. Representatives from the local churches and their members will participate. This event is open to men and women. Reception to follow.

• Levite Summit:Day One. A 2-day non-denominational arts and leadership conference for tickets and information: levitesummit.com. Location:Trinity Church, Kelowna.

Saturday, March 4

Levite Summit:Day Two. A 2-day non-denominational arts and leadership conference for tickets and information: levitesummit.com