Community Calendar

Wednesday, May 24

• Silver Song Group meets from 10 a.m. 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, May 25

• 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.

• The Writers’ Group meets from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westbank Library at 2484 Main St. If you are interested in self-publishing a book, join them in Westbank Library. No registration required. For more information, call the library at 250-768-4369 or Blair at 250448-1959.

Friday, May 26

• 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.

• Friends of the Westbank Library Used Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Heritage Retirement Residence at 3630 Brown Rd. Turn right past reception to the theatre room. Money raised from the sale supports children and adult programs as well as furnishings at the Westbank Library.

• The West Kelowna pop-up market goes 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Heritage Retirement Residence at 3630 Brown Rd. Participating artists and vendors include Patti’s Pepper Pantry, Creations By Chris, Knitting by Joyce and Westbank Harvest Juices.

Saturday, May 27

• The Emmanuel Church at 2600 Herbert Rd. is hosting a Zumba event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the gymnasium. International salsa jammer Shadia Serrano will be coming to West Kelowna to do the Master Class fundraiser. Admission is $15. Money raised goes to the Emmanuel Church Syrian Refugee sponsorship fund to help settle a Syrian widow with six children in West Kelowna. No experience necessary, come and have a blast for a great cause. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Tickets available at the church office or by calling Ileana Reyes at 250-470-8910.

• Residents of Smith Creek will be holding a community garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• The Kelowna Folk Club and Volcanic Hills Winery present Blues Eruption IV from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring the Arsen Shomakhov Trio and Super Wicked Awesome. Tickets cost $30 each and are available at ABC Hobby, the Mad Hatter Bookstore in West Kelowna and Volcanic Hills Winery. Dinner available at the Blu Saffron Bistro at the winery. Call 778-755-5550 ext. 108 to make a reservation. Volcanic Hills is located at 2845 Boucherie Rd. For more information, go online to the Kelowna Folk Club website at kelownafolkclub. Ca.

• The Peachland Art Gallery’s newest exhibition showcasing abstract works by Bin 151 and hot wax paintings by Canwax West opens from noon to 3 p.n. Coffee and sweets will be served.The Peachland Art Gallery is located at 5684 Beach Avenue.

• Friends of the Westbank Library Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Retirement Residence at 3630 Brown Rd. Money raised from the sale supports programs as well as furnishings at the Westbank Library.

• The Peachland Art Group is celebrating Canada 150 with its Canadiana themed 57th Annual Art Show and Sale from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Peachland Community Centre at Beach Avenue and 6th Street. Affordable masterpieces available from $25 to $75. Admission by donation. Refreshments available.

• The West Kelowna pop-up market goes 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Retirement Residence at 3630 Brown Rd. Participating artists and vendors include Patti’s Pepper Pantry, Creations By Chris, Knitting by Joyce and Westbank Harvest Juices.

• Go Fish at Shannon Lake Regional Park. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pond will be stocked with trout, ready and waiting to be caught. Freshwater Fisheries Society and volunteers from the Peachland Sportsmen’s Association will be on hand to help new fishers. This program is for children 15 and under, with a one fish per day limit. No fishing license is required for B.C. children 15 and under. A limited number of rods, reels and bait will be available each weekend for youngsters to use.

• Leona Planko Finlayson of LeonaBellydance.com returns to Little Straw Vineyards with Two of Hearts - Part Two. Doors open at 7 p.m. A family friendly event. Tickets cost $15 each. Kids eight and under are free. Go online to brownpapertickets.com/event/2953104.