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Pamela's Highlights:

Lead Yourself First: Quarterly Planning for Women in Business

Dates: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Where: Community Futures North Okanagan, Vernon, BC
Link: Event Link
Details: Hands-on workshop with a business coach to help women entrepreneurs create a focused 90-day plan across business, financial, and personal goals.

Picture This! Photo Fundraiser

Dates: Friday, Sept 25 – Sunday, Sept 27
Time: Various times throughout the weekend
Where: 1590 Pioneer Rd
Link: Event Link
Details: Families, couples, and individuals can enjoy an inclusive photoshoot with SPARK's therapy horses in Cowboy Town while a professional photographer captures candid moments. Proceeds support SPARK's horse-assisted therapy program

Blues Night with Sherman Doucette Harp & Soul

Dates: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Sandhill Wines
Link: Event Link
Details: Enjoy an evening of live blues in Sandhill's Wine Lounge. Receive a welcome drink, with shareables and full bar service available throughout the performance.

Pam’s Ladies Happy Hour ~ August 2026

Dates: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Oak & Cru
Link: Event Link
Details: Women’s social gathering focused on relaxed connection in a vineyard setting. A casual mid-afternoon meet-up designed for conversation, community building, and local support networks.

Signature Series by Ladies Happy Hour

Dates: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Body Bar Laser Clinic
Link: Event Link
Details: A curated Ladies Happy Hour experience limited to approximately 30 women, featuring guided introductions and meaningful conversation. Guests will enjoy light bites and receive a complimentary laser facial from the host venue.

DIY Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Dates: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Sandhill Winery
Link: Event Link
Details: Create your own handcrafted Turkish mosaic lamp using colourful glass tiles and beads with step-by-step instruction. All materials are provided, and you'll take your finished lamp home the same day.

KCC Business Excellence Awards

Dates: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: TBD
Where: Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort
Link: Event Link
Details: The 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala, Noms open Aug 10!

Lake Country ArtWalk Festival

Dates: Saturday, Sept 12, to Sunday, Sept 13
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: 9830 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country
Link: Event Link
Details: 200+ Okanagan artists, live demos, workshops, performances, and family activities.

Coming Up for August 12 to 20, 2026!

Saturday, August 8, 2026

The Improvisers: A Touring Stand-Up & Improv Comedy Show

Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Rotary Centre for the Arts
Link: Event Link
Details: Award-winning comedians create spontaneous comedy from audience suggestions. 18+. features performers known for Just for Laughs

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Young Professional Ice Cream Social

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Kapi Chido Coffee Roasters
Link: Event Link
Details: Meet other local professionals at a drop-in relaxed networking social hosted by OYP Collective and Westbank First Nation. Complimentary ice cream is provided

Acera Golf 4 Kids Golf Ball Drop 2026

Time: 10:45 AM
Where: Harvest Golf Club
Link: Event Link
Details: Thousands of golf balls will be dropped from a boom lift, with the ball landing closest to the flag winning the grand prize. Supports BGCO programs

Friday, August 14, 2026

Okanagan Sunset Cruise Experience

Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Eldorado Yacht Club
Link: Event Link
Details: Enjoy a two-hour luxury cruise on a premium Cobalt boat with light snacks & one complimentary drink. Certified captain

Minecraft Escape Room: Deep Sea Dive In-Person

Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Downtown Kelowna Library
Link: Event Link
Details: Children ages 8-12 solve puzzles, explore mazes, and complete challenges.

Kelowna Made

Time: Various times (daily programming) | August 14–16, 2026
Where: Kelowna (various community locations)
Link: Event Link
Details: Community celebration w inclusive, family-friendly activities & interactive experiences across Kelowna. entertainment, cultural connection, and hands-on activities designed for all ages.

Wine 101 – Wine & Cheese Pairing

Time: 5-8 pm
Where: Off the Grid Organic Winery
Link: Event Link
Details: Guided tasting of 5 wines & 10 BC small-producer cheeses in a vineyard garden setting under a covered pergola. Learn why certain wine and cheese combos work together.

Creative Edge Art Throwdown

Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: SOPA FINE ARTS
Link: Event Link
Details: A live art showdown with artists creating work in front of an audience. enjoy an evening of art, beverages, and community while watching pieces come to life.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Lee Valley Tools Kelowna Store – Spoon Carving Workshop

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Lee Valley Tools, 1876 Cooper Rd #180
Link: Event Link
Details: Learn the basics of carving while creating your own wooden spoon. All materials and hand tools are provided. 14+

Kelowna's Boat Party Hip-Hop Cruise

Time: 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Kelowna Cruises, 230 Queensway Ave
Link: Event Link
Details: A 19+ lakeside party cruise featuring hip-hop and Top 40 music with DJ entertainment and live performances. includes onboard bar service

Monday, August 17, 2026

Pearl Jam Fitness in the Park

Time: 7-7:45am | Aug 17 & 19 (and recurring Mon/Wed)
Where: City Park Volleyball Courts
Link: Event Link
Details: Build muscle, burn calories, boost energy with Pearl (she has a degree in Kinesiology and 20 years of fitness training). For all levels. Call or text Pearl at 431-337-3103

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Floating Frequencies | Golden Hour

Time: 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Pool Sanctuary, Raymer Road
Link: Event Link
Details: An outdoor sound immersion combining crystal bowls, drums, chimes, and guided embodiment practices in a water setting.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Intro to Mountain Biking

Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Crawford Trail Area, Stewart Rd E
Link: Event Link
Details: A beginner-friendly mountain biking clinic focused on balance, braking, and body position to build trail confidence.

Haida Modern

Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave
Link: Event Link
Details: A documentary exploring the life, art, and activism of Haida artist Robert Davidson. The film highlights Indigenous culture, identity, reconciliation, and cultural preservation.