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9th Annual Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive
January 04, 2018 - 11:21 AM

Kamloops, BC – The 9th annual Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive, sponsored by Kamloops Honda in partnership with Literacy in Kamloops (LinK), takes place January 6-27, 2018. The goals of this project are to increase book ownership in all homes and to encourage a love of reading. Over the past eight years, more than 80,000 children’s books have been given away.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for December 21 to January 3 2018
December 22, 2017 - 10:39 AM

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Weekly Volunteer Highlights! December 14 to December 20, 2017
December 14, 2017 - 10:41 AM

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Fill the Van for Sally Ann was a great success!
December 05, 2017 - 1:45 PM

Kelowna, British Columbia | December 8, 2017 Usually food is carried out of a grocery store but on Saturday, December 2nd hundreds of bags of food were coming to the store for the Fill the Van for Sally Ann event.
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Announces 2018 Advisory Board
December 05, 2017 - 10:52 AM

A service provided by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the COEDC has a 40+ member advisory body including key industry leaders representing various sectors including: Aerospace, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Development, Technology and Tourism.
6th Annual RCMP Cram the Cruiser a success
December 04, 2017 - 4:07 PM

Lake Country – Kelowna and Lake Country Mounties were overwhelmed once again by the generous donations, from residents of the Central Okanagan, to this year’s Cram the Cruiser for the Lake Country Food Bank.

“This year’s RCMP Cram the Cruiser saw residents of all ages come out to donate to the annual Lake Country Food Bank fundraiser,” states Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey.
2017 Swingin’ Christmas concert marks the end of an era of Atherton family participation in the annual tradition of Lake Country Big Band
December 04, 2017 - 1:36 PM

Lake Country, BC – Lake Country Big Band continues to perform for community events and fundraisers
6th Annual Cram the Cruiser
November 30, 2017 - 11:05 AM

Lake Country – Kelowna and Lake Country Mounties, fully dedicated to supporting the Lake Country Food Bank, will be out in full force this coming Saturday inviting the community to cram a police cruiser full of donations to help those in need.

The Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP are truly thankful for the continued support from their community partners and returning sponsors of the RCMP Cram the Cruiser fund raising event.
Let’s Celebrate, West Kelowna!
November 29, 2017 - 11:14 AM

The City of West Kelowna is turning 10 years old on December 7, 2017. We’re combining our Anniversary Celebration with our annual Light Up event for double the fun!
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission's Westside Christmas Dinner
November 24, 2017 - 1:44 PM

West Kelowna, BC – “Christmas in our Community” is the third annual event sponsored by Kelowna’s Gospel Mission and Powers Creek Community Church, to help bring Christmas to West Kelowna’s friends and neighbours. It is being held at Westbank Lions Community Centre, 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 25th, 2017. This is a free event.
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FYI - For Your Information

9th Annual Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive

Weekly Volunteer Highlights for December 21 to January 3 2018

Weekly Volunteer Highlights! December 14 to December 20, 2017

Fill the Van for Sally Ann was a great success!

Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Announces 2018 Advisory Board

6th Annual RCMP Cram the Cruiser a success

2017 Swingin’ Christmas concert marks the end of an era of Atherton family participation in the annual tradition of Lake Country Big Band

6th Annual Cram the Cruiser

Let’s Celebrate, West Kelowna!

Kelowna’s Gospel Mission's Westside Christmas Dinner

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