COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
Roll and Stroll Walking Club for mothers/caregivers and babies. Meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek then back for refreshments. Use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain. Free to register at 250-469-6140 or by email eeco@cord.bc.ca. Location: EECO at Springfield and Durnin Rd. Time: 9:30 a.m. Theraband Dance Fit Relieves tension, restores flexibility, and reduces soreness. Bring a mat. Men and women welcome. $7; 250-317-7283. Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 2051 Gordon Dr. Time: 6-7 p.m. Kelowna Stroke Recovery Club Support for families. Meetings every week, FMI: Eva, 250-7630556. Location: Aidan’s Anglican Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m Rutland seniors fitness. Get out, get social and stay fit. $4 drop in. Location: Rutland Activity Centre, 765 Dodd Rd., 8:30 a.m. Mah Jong for seniors People 50 and older are invited to play mah jong at the Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way. Time:1 p.m. Kelowna Art Gallery Free Admission Thursdays at the Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water St. Time 10 a.m. til 9 p.m. Sizzling Salsa Open to all levels of dance, partners not required. Includes half hour lesson. $5 at the door. Pay for three and get one FREE. Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave., 8 p.m. United Way Community appreciation celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Eldorado Great Room (second floor). Program starts at 6:15 p.m. Every year, the United Way wraps up the annual campaign with a celebration and thank you reception inviting all the community stakeholders who contribute to the campaign. Over 140 invited guests are registered to attend. Book release Local author Carl Hare releases his new book and epic poem, Spenser: On The River of Time, at 7 p.m. at the Kelowna Art Gallery with a reception, reading and book signing.
FRIDAY
Seniors songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon, 250-717-5690. RV show BC Interior RV show takes place Friday-Sunday at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton. Showtimes are noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for a weekend wristband and can be purchased at the door – cash only. Kids under 15 years old (accompanied by an adult) get in free. Bring a non-perishable food item.
SATURDAY
Craft Culture Spring Market! More than 100 craft and artisan vendors selling one-of-a-kind handmade products. Tickets $5 at the door. Free Parking. Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Ave. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: craftculture.ca Eco-Art at the EECO Create using recycled and natural materials. Drop-in program is free and open to all ages. Location: Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin roads. Time: 11 a.m. Bingo Kelowna Senior Citizens Society bingo at the Richter Seniors’ Centre. Lunch, coffee and tea available. Bring a friend. Everyone welcome. Location: 1353 Richter St. Time: noon. Saturday bridge Fee: $5. Free coffee, cookies and parking. If you need a partner, call 250-869-1323. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Harvey Ave. Time: 12.30 p.m. RV show BC Interior RV show continues at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, 10 a..m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for a weekend wristband. Music swap Buy, sell, swap and trade stringed instruments at the Okanagan guitar swap from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4th Street Place in Peachland.