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Rhythmic Tapping Soon to Echo in Vernon
December 07, 2016 - 10:16 AM

Something new for you to discover in the way of a recreation is coming to the North Okanagan. Vernon residents will be hearing some rhythmic tapping originating from the Halina Centre on December 18. The synchronous sound will emanate from dancers participating in an Intro to Clog Dancing.
Opening Date for Greater Vernon Recreation and Aquatics Centre
September 28, 2013 - 3:38 PM

COLDSTREAM, BC – The Halina Seniors Centre is now open, and the Vernon Recreation Centre will be open for program registration and non-aquatic programming on Monday September 30th.
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Rhythmic Tapping Soon to Echo in Vernon