Community Calendar
Wednesday, June 21
• Gellatly Nut Farm Society annual general meeting takes place at 7 p.m. at the farmhouse at the Gellatly Nut Farm. Election of Directors, followed by refreshments. .
Thursday, June 22
• 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.
Friday, June 23
• Pioneer Photoshoot for all ages from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the Westbank Museum. For $8 per person or $30 per family, a professional photographer will take your photo and send you the images. Limited costumes available so bring your own shoes and pants if possible. Call the museum at 250-768-0110 to book your appointment.
• 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. Free. Call 250-768-3049 for more information.
Saturday, June 24
• Take a two- to three-hour interpretive hike along Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park. Hikers will set off at 9 a.m. from the parking area off Trepanier Road and the Highway 97C Okanagan Connector off ramp. Bring your own water and snack. This hike is rated moderate. Free. Register in advance by calling 250-469-6139 or emailing eeco @ cord. bc. Ca.
• Pioneer Photoshoot for all ages from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Westbank Museum. For $8 per person or $30 per family, a professional photographer will take your photo and send you the images. Limited costumes available so bring your own shoes and pants if possible. Call the museum at 250768-0110 to book your appointment.
• The Nature Trust of British Columbia presents the Ninth Annual Earth Wind Fire Event at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. Sparkling reception at 5:30 p.m. Ballroom doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets for Earth Wind Fire cost $175 per person and include fine dining, live and silent auctions, wine, beer, cider and live entertainment led by Anna Jacyszyn. The Nature Trust of B.C. conserves habitat for wildlife, fish, plants and people and has secured over 10,000 acres of ecologically important land in the Okanagan. Proceeds from Earth Wind Fire 2017 will help acquire an 86-acre parcel near Skaha Lake that will provide critical habitat for Bighorn sheep. You can order tickets online at naturetrust.bc.ca or call Robin Rivers at 1-866-288-7878.
Sunday, June 25
• Walk, hike or run your way to the top of Boucherie Mountain as West Kelowna Fire Rescue paid on-call fire fighters and community volunteers host the second annual Boucherie Grind to raise money for CRIS Adaptive Adventures. Event village is at Darroch Park at 2781 East Boundary Rd. at the base of Mount Boucherie. Choose from the 3.5 kilometre Boucherie Grind for $10, the 6.5-km Boucherie Grind Loop for $20 or the 9.2-km Boucherie Grind Extreme for $30. All races will have chip timed results. After party following the race for participants. Same day registration will be available but organizers are encouraging participants to register online at zone4.ca. Learn more about CRIS Adaptive Adventures at adaptiveadventures. ca.
Monday, June 26
• 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. Free. Call 250-768-3049 for more information.