COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
Employment summit IGNITE Okanagan Employment Summit, presented by KCR Community Resources and Central Okanagan Local Immigration Partnership, seeks to connect employers with immigrants and service providers to build a strong network that supports diversity in the workplace. Time: noon to 3 p.m. Location: downtown Kelowna branch of Okanagan Regional Library. Free and open to the public. Information: rawle@kcr.ca or 250-763-8008, ext. 126. Seniors Songsters Seniors sing Friday afternoons at care homes in Kelowna and Lake Country. To register, call Sharon, 250-717-5690.
SATURDAY
Genealogy seminar Interviewing Family and Wrap Up, Part 3 of three-part presentation by Vernon Family History Society for anyone interested in researching family history. Information: 250-838-6488. Location: 514 Cliff Ave., Enderby. Time: 10:30 a.m. 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. Free tax preparation clinic Volunteers can help prepare your basic income tax and benefit returns. Bring your tax information slips and receipts. Location: Mission branch of Okanagan Regional Library, CNC, 4105 Gordon Dr. Time: noon to 3 p.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. Annual pickerel dinner Profits to fund various West Kelowna activities. Tickets, $20, include dinner, dessert, tea or coffee. Call 250-768-5879 or 250-707-1317 for tickets. There will be a 50/50 draw and door prize. Location: Westbank Lions hall. Time: dinner at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY
Kelowna Closet Cleanout Gently used women’s shoes, clothing and accessories will be available to purchase directly from women’s closets. Mamas for Mamas will receive a portion of the proceeds along with any leftover clothing donated by the women, with leftover shoes going to Shoe Bank Canada. Paws it Forward will also be in attendance, selling used clothing to raise money to support their rescue dogs. Door prizes. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis St. Information: www.kelownaclosetcleanout.com. Duplicate bridge games Cash prizes and free refreshments. Entrance fee: $4. Information: pacrichton@telus.net. Location: Rutland Seniors Centre, 765 Dodd Rd. Time: 1 p.m. Creative Sunday Free art workshop: Card Making: Special Occasions. Suitable for adults and accompanied youth. Registration required at orl.evanced.info/signup. Location: Vernon branch of Okanagan Regional Library, 2800 30 Ave. Time: 1-3 p.m. Let’s Talk Tax! B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson, your three Kelowna area MLAs and a panel of local experts discuss employer health and speculation taxes. Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way Time: 3-5 p.m.
MONDAY
Sing for Your Life! Join this fun, free singalong session for seniors. Information: Margaret at 250-764-8808. Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. Time: 10 a.m.