Central Okanagan
CANADIAN AUTHOR’S ASSOC. (OK Branch)
- assistance for established and beginning writers, writers helping writers - hold monthly meetings
20-1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z8
Contact: Beth Greenwood 763-4968
KADAC (Kelowna & District Arts Council)
- umbrella organization for the ‘arts’ - stimulate & encourage the development of all arts projects & activities - sponsor workshops, exhibits - rental agent for the Laurel Building for artistic activity
8-1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6M1
861-4123
KELOWNA CANADIAN ITALIAN CLUB
objective - to maintain & operate a social club and to promote Italian culture, heritage & traditions
- Social Club meets Wednesday & Friday for cards, Briscola, 3 Sette, 31 & other Italian preferred games.
770 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6M1
762-0900
KELOWNA-KASUGAI SISTER CITY ASSOC.
- non profit society promotes awareness of Kasugai, sister city of Kelowna
President: Eldon Anderson 763-3914
KELOWNA-VEENDAM SISTER CITY ASSOC.
- association promotes awareness of Veendam, sister city of Kelowna
PO Box 1534 Stn A, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7P4
Contact: Martin Nuyten 764-4784
KI-LOW-NA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
- Elders luncheon: 3rd Thursday of each month - noon to 3:00pm - lunch & entertainment provided - call ahead for reservations
442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3
763-4905
KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
- Annual Performing Arts Competition sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna - choirs, classical guitar, dance, piano, strings, voice, speech & dramatic arts, woodwinds & brass
18-1304 Ellis Street, Box 143 Stn A, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z8
860-5033
KELOWNA ART GALLERY
- Centre for the Arts - membership benefits include mailings of Kelowna Art Gallery newsletter with details of upcoming classes & exhibitions, invitations to openings and special events, art rental privileges, discounts on gift shop purchases, as well as special rates on classes and workshops for all ages, including the summer kids’ program
1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3
762-2226
Le CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCAIS de l’Okanagan
- a community & cultural centre to promote a better knowledge & appreciation of the French language & culture
- membership benefits include mailings of the monthly newsletter announcing regular & special events such as our monthly luncheon, Art exhibits, movies & services like a library, use of a computer with access to the Internet. We also offer French language classes, Kids programs and more.
702 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6P5
860-4074
OKANAGAN MILITARY MUSEUM
The museum was opened November 11th, 1999 through the generosity of the Kelowna City Council & the citizens of the Okanagan Valley. It’s located on the upper floor of the Memorial Arena. A home for the many thousands of artifacts donated by the past and present members of Canada’s Armed Forces of the Okanagan Valley.
PO Box 24070 Lkfront Postal Outlet V1Y 9P9
1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
763-9292
South Okanagan
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY (South Okanagan)
- a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and assisting individuals to research and compile their own family histories. It operates a library of genealogical reference material in the Penticton Museum building
- meetings held on a monthly basis at the Penticton Auditorium, with the exception of December, July & August. A newsletter is distributed at the meetings & courses are conducted on a regular basis for members
- Membership is $27 per year for single, $36 per year for couple
c/o RN Atkinson Museum
785 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5E3
President: Ian Swanson 493-0884
HISTORICAL SOCIETY (OKANAGAN)
- purpose is to record the history of the Okanagan Valley - meetings are held 3 times a year/open to public
Penticton
c/o 311-88 Duncan Avenue W, Penticton, BC V2A 7J7
Contact: Bob Elder, Secretary/Treasurer 492-0878
118 Walden Crescent, Penticton, BC V2A 1R4
Dave McDonald 493-0827
HUNGARIAN CLUB (South Okanagan)
Box 28, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
Maggie Prezenski 498-2804
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY (Penticton & Dist.)
- Services include assisting landed immigrants, refugees & new citizens with settlement and adaptation: i.e. referrals, orientation to the community, information, immigration papers, adjustment counseling, interpreting, etc. - English language classes for adults in Penticton, Summerland, Oliver & Keremeos for immigrants and new Canadians - Cultural awareness training for schools, service providers & members of the community.
508 Main Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5C7
Contact: Lynn Wells 492-6299
MUSEUM SOCIETY
South Similkameen
RR1 S50 C12, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0
Doreen Smith, President 499-5746
Okanagan Falls
PO Box 323, Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0
Thelma Detjen/President 497-5255
Audrey Steeves/Secretary 497-5358
Summerland
Box 1491, Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
Merlin Rosser/Curator 494-9395
OK VALLEY OVERSEAS WAR BRIDES ASSOC.
- meetings held every second Monday of the month at the Sandman Inn at 12 noon, except the summer
1476 Ridgedale, Penticton, BC V2A 2S2
Bessie May, Secretary 492-2337
PENTICTON INDIAN BAND
RR2 S80 C19 Westhill Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 6J7
Stewart Phillip, Chief 493-0048
SPANISH DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY
RR2, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
Ethel Van Duzee 495-6033
SS SICAMOUS RESTORATION SOCIETY
- undertaking the task of restoring historic sternwheeler - the vessel is available to the general public for special events
1099 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC V2A 1B7
Alexa Lamadrid/Manager 492-0403
UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING
188 Kendall Crescent, Penticton, BC V2A 2S8
Mrs. Anna McIvor 493-0951
North Okanagan
ARTIST’S LEAGUE, Okanagan
- meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 am Sept/June
President: Gail Werschler 549-5237
ARTS COUNCIL, Vernon Community
- non-profit society dedicated to initiating & promoting arts activities
2704A Hwy 6, Vernon, BC V1T 5G5
542-6243
ARTS CENTRE
- 12-15 exhibits are mounted yearly, featuring a variety of works by local, national & international artists - free admission - open Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
2704 Hwy 6, Vernon, BC V1T 5G5
542-6243
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
- meetings held the fourth Wednesday of each month except July & August at the Halina Centre - membership $5 per year
Carol Abernathy/President 545-8815
MUSEUM & ARCHIVES (Greater Vernon)
- houses archives, research facilities, and rotating displays - open Monday thru Saturday - 10:00am - 5:00pm
- closed Mondays in the winter. - admission free for children , $2.00 donation /adults
3009 - 32nd Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2L8
542-3142
MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Armstrong/Spallumcheen
- history of the Armstrong area - monthly shows featured by local artists
3415 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0
546-8318
O’KEEFE HISTORIC RANCH
- open Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving - 12km North of Vernon on Highway 97
Hwy 97 towards Kamloops
Box 955, Vernon, BC V1T 6M8
542-7868
SALMON ARM FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY/SALMON ARM ROOTS AND BLUES FESTIVAL
- present year round concerts as well as the annual Roots and Blues Festival
- present folk, world and blues acts
website: www.safms.org email: folk@sunwave.net
SAFMS, Box 21, Salmon Arm V1E 4N2
51 Hudson Avenue, NE, Salmon Arm, BC
Thompson
KAMLOOPS AIRSHOW SOCIETY
955 Concordia Way, Kamloops, BC
554-0700
KAMLOOPS JAPANESE CANADIAN ASSOC.
160 Vernon Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 1L6
376-9629
KAMLOOPS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am - 4:30pm
207 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC
828-3576
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