COMMUNITYCALENDAR
TODAY
Story Time at the EECO Preschoolers treated to naturebased stories, songs and crafts. Location: Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin roads). Time: 10 a.m. Seniors songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon at 250-717-5690.
SATURDAY
Christmas sale Presented by Ponderosa Spinners, Weavers & Fibre Artists Guild. Location: St. Michael’s Church, 604 Sutherland Ave. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Repair Cafe Fix stuff instead of throwing it away. Volunteers on hand will fix items for free. Location: Okanagan College Trades Building, 1000 KLO Rd. Time: 10 a.m. Great Closet Cleanout Tables of gently used clothing, shoes and accessories directly from women’s closets will be available. Location: Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main St. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: $5. Kids 12 and younger get in free. Nature Power Hour at the EECO Investigating local wildlife around the Okanagan each Saturday till Dec. 22. Location: Environmental Education Centre of the Okanagan, Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin roads). Time: 11 a.m. Bingo Kelowna Senior Citizens Society bingo at the Richter Seniors’ Centre. Coffee and tea available. Bring a friend. Location: 1353 Richter St. Time: noon to 3 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 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. Cemetery tours Join local historian Bob Hayes for a walk through the past as he highlights people and stories of early Kelowna in a series of tours at the Memorial Park Cemetery (Pioneer Section). To register, call Jen at 250-868-4836 or email education@kelownamuseums.ca. Fee: $5.
SUNDAY
Joe Rich Fire Rescue Food Drive Members will go door to door throughout the community, collecting food and cash donations. To drop off donations, call 250469-6179. Location: Joe Rich. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music The Power of Sound & Nature in Music. Admission: $17, or $40 for three events. Information: 250768-1404 or claudiakargl.com. Location: AD LIB Art Gallery, 3063 Bridlehill Dr., West Kelowna. Time: 2 p.m.
MONDAY
Sing for Your Life Free singalong session for seniors, with refreshments. Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Time: 10 a.m. Information: sfylc.org or call Margaret at 250-764-8808. Euchre for seniors Card game for people 50 and older. Fee to play: $2. Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Time: 1 p.m. Information: 250-763-2781. Fun assisted bridge Bring your notes, ask questions and receive help. $5 admission includes coffee, tea and goodies. Location: St. Aidan’s Church, 380 Leathead Rd. Time: 1-3 p.m. Information: 250-491-4704 or knowles8@shaw.ca. Mental health support group An ongoing support group for family and friends of people with mental illness, led by a facilitator. Information: 250-868-3119. Location: 203-347 Leon Ave. Time: 7-9 p.m. Canadian Federation of University Women Rick Euper, fire educator, will speak about wildfires. Location: seniors centre at 1353 Richter St. Time: 7 p.m. Information: cfuwkelowna.org.