COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TODAY
Babes and Bathers: History of the Swimsuit Ivan Sayers, fashion historian specializes in the study of women’s, men’s and children’s fashions from 1700 to the present. Okanagan Heritage Museum presents this daily exhibition until Sept. 3. Location: Heritage Museum, 470 Queensway Ave. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Seniors songsters Seniors sing every Friday afternoon at care homes around Kelowna and Lake Country. To register call Sharon, 250-717-5690.
SATURDAY
Forest Therapy Research suggests that consistent exposure to a forest setting can boost your immune system as trees release natural essential oils and prolonged exposure to these oils can help boost your body’s production of disease fighting white blood cells. Register at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@cord.bc.ca. Location: Scenic Canyon Regional Park Time: 10 a.m.noon Recycling roundup London Drugs is hosting a recycling roundup at its Kelowna and West Kelowna stores from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Among the items people can bring in for recycling are electronics (TVs, computers, printers, etc), small electrical tools and appliances, non-food related styrofoam, cellphones and batteries, alkaline batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, printer cartridges and plastic bags. Eco-Art at the EECO Create using recycled and natural materials. Drop-in programme is free and open to all ages. Location: Mission Creek Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads. Time: 11 a.m. Bingo Kelowna Senior Citizens Society bingo at the Richter Seniors’ Centre. Lunch, coffee, tea available. Bring a friend. Location: 1353 Richter St. Time: Noon Saturday Bridge $5 Fee with free coffee, cookies and parking. Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Harvey Ave. Time:12.30 p.m. If you need a partner, call 250-869-1323. Book sale Soft cover books for $1.50 each from 9 a.m. to noon at First United Church, corner of Richter and Bernard. Proceeds to Inn from the Cold. Volunteers needed Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday morning. Call 250-860-9696, leave your name. Fishing weekend The Peachland Sportsmen’s Association host a free fun Family Fishing Weekend Fishing Derby at Shannon Lake Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything is free, including a barbecue. Fishing tackle is provided and there will be prizes and trophies. No licence is required because it is Family Fishing Weekend June 15-17. For more information, go online to peachlandsportsmens.ca.
SUNDAY
Joe Rich Fire Rescue Fundraising Breakfast and Car Wash Wanted: Hungry people, Dads and dirty vehicles! You’re invited to treat your dad to a pancake breakfast and carwash. Location: Joe Rich Fire Community Hall, 11481 Highway 33. Time: 9 a.m. East Kelowna Artisan Community Market Filled with local artists, food vendors and local musicians. Fresh locally roasted Pilgrim Coffee, chat with artisans, listen to live local music. Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Rd. Time: 10 a.m. Tennis social Father's Day tennis social at the Lakeview Heights Tennis Club, 860 Anders Rd. at 10 a.m., followed by lunch. All levels welcome. Drop-in fee for non-members is $18, which includes lunch.
MONDAY
Senior’s (gentle) Chair Yoga Enjoy a slow easy stretch for fitness and breath control. $4 drop in. Location: 765 Dodd Road, Time: 1 p.m.