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Feb 03

Act of kindness by donor for BGC Okanagan’s Pink Shirt Day event

Fittingly, an act of kindness has kicked off the month of February for BGC Okanagan. An anonymous donor announced they will match up to $15,000 in donations to the BGC Okanagan Pink Shirt Day Breakfast fundraiser, presented by TELUS, that will take place in Kelowna and Penticton on Wednesday, Feb. 22. “This is a great...

Jan 26

Pink Shirt Day Breakfast returns to in-person events in Kelowna and Penticton

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BGC Okanagan’s celebration of kindness and lifting each other up at the annual Pink Shirt Day Breakfast presented by TELUS will return to an in-person event this year with activities held in Kelowna and a hybrid event in Penticton on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Retired NHL player, author and professional speaker Aaron Volpatti will be the...

Jan 24

Free Early Years Fair at BGC Okanagan – Vernon Club

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Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to the North Okanagan Early Years Fair on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the BGC Okanagan - Vernon Club gym. Activities will include a bouncy castle, face painting, and a performance from Kiki the Eco Elf! Early Years Community Services Tables: Okanagan Regional Library North Okanagan Literacy Society...

Nov 10

Winter Fest brings free family fun to Kelowna

Donor News Events

With a common goal of bringing families together in a festive, healthy and active way, the Landmark District, City of Kelowna, BGC Okanagan, and YMCA of Southern Interior have partnered to host the inaugural annual Family Winter Fest. This free-to-all event, being held Saturday, Nov. 26 inside and outside of Parkinson Recreation Centre, will provide...

Aug 31

Family Gathering event fosters connections

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On Saturday, Aug. 13, the community came together alongside səxʷkn̓xitəlx k̓l̓ c̓əc̓əmálaʔ Early Years table (those who care for children) for the 13th Aboriginal Family Gathering at the Westbank First Nation pavilion. This is a collaborative group consisting of Elders, Métis Community Services, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, Okanagan Nation Alliance, Westbank First Nation and community partners....