Community Calendar

Wednesday, April 26

• The Silver Song Group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Heritage at 3630 Brown Rd. A free casual singing program for people 65 years and older who are living independently. Participants may bring a family member or caregiver. No registration required and drop-in welcome.

• Westside Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. sharp at the Lakeview Heights Community Hall at 860 Anders Rd. Toastmasters offers a range of activities from public speaking courses to development programs in communication and leadership. Toastmasters is open to anyone over 18.

Thursday, April 27

• Tracks Walking Club meets at Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park at 9 a.m. Free beginner walking program. Members receive a walking journal, walking tips, seminars and motivational tips. Participants at a beginner fitness level are encouraged to take part gradually increasing their health, stamina and walking duration to 60 minutes. Tracks is recognized as a B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation Hearts in Motion walking club.To register, email eeco@cord.bc. ca, phone 250-469-6139 or drop by.

• Toddler Time from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the Westbank Library at No. 31, 2484 Main St. Free parent-participation program for children 18 months to three years old and their caregivers featuring songs, action rhymes and stories. No registration required.

• Mount Boucherie Bear Stage Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Mount Boucherie Secondary School at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $8 and are available at the school or by calling 250-870-5000 ext. 6710.

• The Writers’ Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Westbank Library at 2484 Main St. If you are interested in self-publishing a book, please join them in Westbank Library. No registration required. For more information, call the library at 250-768-4369 or Blair at 250-448-1959.

• Early Learning for Families Evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Helen Gorman Elementary School. All neighbourhood families with three to five years olds are invited.The program is designed to help families with preschoolers make early connections with their neighbourhood school. Research has shown that when parents are involved in their children's education, their children do better.? There will be pizza, activities, stories and goodie bags. Register by calling the school at 250-870-5116.

Friday, April 28

• Family Playtime at the Webber Road Community Centre at 2829 Inverness Rd. from 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. There will be a parenting workshop on Baby’s Best Chance from 11 a.m. to noon with public health officials coming to discuss issues relevant to children and families. Call ahead as topics and times are subject to change. Free. Call 250-768-3049 for more information.

• The Second Annual Senior’s Health and Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Heritage at 3630 Brown Rd. There will be a variety of interactive ideas and resources which promote a healthy lifestyle including wellness resources, exhibits, family health and nutrition safety, mini manicures and pedicures, chair messages.

• Mount Boucherie Bear Stage Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Mount Boucherie Secondary School at 6 p.m.Tickets cost $8 and are available at the school or by calling 250-870-5000 ext. 6710.

• Digital Device Help from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westbank Libraryat31-2484MainSt.TheWestsideHealthNetwork Society has teamed up with UBCO to offer free 30-minute tutorials to help people with their phone, tablet or laptop. This is not a full introductory class, but an opportunity for participants to get help with one or two questions about their device. To register, visit the library or call 250-7684369.

• Parent Child Mother Goose from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Westbank library at No. 31, 2484 Main St. in the Westridge Mall. The Okanagan Regional Library and the 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.

Saturday, April 29

• Miniature Enthusiasts of Central Okanagan presents the 23rd annual Dollhouse Miniatures Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peachland Community Centre at 4450 6th St. in Peachland. Admission is $3. Children under eight are free. For more information, call Barb at 250-767-2842.

• Mount Boucherie Bear Stage Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Mount Boucherie Secondary School at 6 p.m.Tickets cost $8 and are available at the school or by calling 250-870-5000 ext. 6710.

• Mia Escuelita Preschool at 2702 Boucherie Rd. hosts a bake sale at noon. Each item will cost $1. Proceeds go to help the children in Somalia, Yemen and Sudan.

• M.P Dan Albas hosts the Peachland Seniors Forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Peachland Community Centre at 4450 6th St. in Peachland. The forum is designed to provide seniors and their adult children the information and resources needed as they or their family members age. Presentations at the forum will include a keynote address by Martha Jane Lewis from Seniors First BC (formerly known as the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support), local experts on dementia and seniors’ finances, and The Peachland Wellness Centre.

Sunday, April 30

• The Westbank Country Opry with special guest John Fairchild at Emmanuel Church. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the 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 per seat.

Monday, May 1

• The Greater Westside Board of Trade hosts an allcandidates forum for Kelowna West at the Westbank Lions Community Centre at 2466 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Forum begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp and ends at 8:30 p.m All candidates have been invited to participate. E-mail your questions to admin@gwboardoftrade.com. Free.

• 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 250-768-3049 for more information.