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There's always something happening in Vernon - check out our events calendar below, which is updated regularly with new events. If you can't find the event you're looking for, please refer to the Vernon Morning Star's Community Calendar www.vernonmorningstar.com or visit the Vernon Events listing at www.VernonEvents.ca
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
For children 3 years and under with a caregiver.
Locally-grown vegetables, fruits in season as well as handycrafts, meats and many other quality products! Cancelled until further notice.
The North Okanagan Community Concert Association presents one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles in the music world.
Tickets are $35 and $17.50 for students at the ticketseller box office.
Preschool storytimes are 30 minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to six-year olds.
A winter farmers’ market at the Coldstream Women’s Institute.
The market will run until April and will feature local agricultural products.
Open mic is on Wednesday nights and is open to everyone.
The North Okanagan Community Concert Association presents one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles in the music world.
Tickets are $35 and $17.50 for students at the ticketseller box office.
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
FOR 6-10 YEAR OLDS
Obstacle courses and zip lines will keep everyone entertained in our Sports Day Challenge 1 camp! Move modified helium balloons through an obstacle course, and design a system that will move a paper cup down a zip line! It’s sure to be an exciting day of engineering sports adventures!
Cost is $40.00 for members; $50.00 for non-members.
$5.00 rentals
$5.00 track tickets
$25.00 lessons at 6:00 and 7:15 (please book early)
The Opening Ceremony is open to the public, with the pre-show starting at 6:15 PM.
Please note that seating and parking is limited.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Thursday night is karaoke with Anita at Toro's Pub - come on out and show your talent.
Acoustic-style, family-friendly atmosphere. Bring your voice, guitar or other unplugged instrument for an evening of live music and fun. Admission: $2 donation.
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
Night skiing is now in operation Friday and Saturday evenings for the season!
When the sun goes down the lights come on at Silver Star. Every Friday and Saturday night, we provide 4 kms of groomed and lit trails for night skiing accessed by the Summit and Silver Queen Chairs.
Enjoy $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, and the $5 dinner special at Town Hall. What better way could you spend your weekend?
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26, with medal presentations at 11:00 AM on February 26.
160 hockey players will be competing at the Games.
The Olympic Women's Hockey Team is the ultimate dream.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competition will take place on Feb 24 - 25 and 26.
Medal presentations starting at 12:00 pm on Feb 26.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25, 26 with the Medal presentations on February 24 & 25 starting at 3:30 pm and February 26 on 11:30 am.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning on Feb 26 at 11:00 AM.
Bring your binoculars to get the full effect.
Scores are shot on coloured faces with 10 and 9 being the gold, counting out from there.
There are 4 divisions to watch compete.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon, tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning at 11:30 AM
Netball was developed by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 as a women's version of basketball i Boston, USA.
Netball is very popular in the British Commonwealth countries.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26, with medal presentations beginning on February 26 at 11:15 AM
Shuttle speed in a smash has been clocked at 261 mph (420km/h).
It takes 4 geese to make each competitive level shuttle.
41% of 2011 National Championship medals were won by BC athletes.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations on February 24 at 02:30/06:30 PM and at 04:45 PM on February 25.
Judges award 2 scores - D & E; the D score refers to the technical value of the routine: difficulty, bonuses and routine requirements. The D score has no maximum - the harder the routine, the higher the D score. The E score evaluates the execution of the routine by making deductions for mistakes such as bent legs, falls and lack of height. The total in deductions is subtracted from 10, therefore in a perfect routine, the E score is 10.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 with the Medal at 3:30 pm.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25, 26 with the Medal presentations on February 24 at 1 pm, February 25 at 2:30 pm and February 26 at 11:30 am.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
FOR 8-12 YEAR OLDS
How can table tennis and paddle boats be re-engineered? Find out as we design and build a motorized ping pong server, and power a mini paddle boat with a rubber band! With the same selection of materials, watch as each group invents different creations!
Cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members.
A clinic will be held on February 24.
Competitions will take place on February 25; the finals will be on February 26, followed by medal presentations at 11:45 AM
178 countries are members of the World Karate Federation.
Karate is enjoyed by men and women.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations at 04:15 PM on February 24 and at 02:45 PM on February 25.
On February 26 there will be a coaching/sport clinic from 09:00 to 11:00 AM
A judo match is typically 3 to 5 minutes long.
The contest area is a square set of mats approximately 8 metres x 8 metres
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office : 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel:250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 & 25 with the Medal presentations on February 25 starting at 4:30 pm
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning on February 26 at 11:45
The game of curling is more than 500 years old.
You can follow curling online during the Games at www.playdowns.com
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations starting at 5:45 PM on February 25.
Mictchell Gordon was recently crowned the 2011 Novice Men's Canadian Champion; Jayda Jurome was crowned the 2011 Pre-Novice Women's Champion of Canada
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon, tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Preschool storytimes are 30 minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to six-year olds.
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26. Medal presentations on February 24 begin at 4:00; on February 25 at 3:00 and on February 26 at 11:00.
8-12 year olds start with air rifles and at 13 years migrate to high calibre .22 rifles
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)
Enjoy karaoke with Brenda every Friday night at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall!
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
Night skiing is now in operation Friday and Saturday evenings for the season!
When the sun goes down the lights come on at Silver Star. Every Friday and Saturday night, we provide 4 kms of groomed and lit trails for night skiing accessed by the Summit and Silver Queen Chairs.
Enjoy $10 lift tickets, $10 rentals, and the $5 dinner special at Town Hall. What better way could you spend your weekend?
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26, with medal presentations at 11:00 AM on February 26.
160 hockey players will be competing at the Games.
The Olympic Women's Hockey Team is the ultimate dream.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competition will take place on Feb 24 - 25 and 26.
Medal presentations starting at 12:00 pm on Feb 26.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25, 26 with the Medal presentations on February 24 & 25 starting at 3:30 pm and February 26 on 11:30 am.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25, 26 with the Medal presentations on February 24 at 1 pm, February 25 at 2:30 pm and February 26 at 11:30 am.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 with the Medal at 3:30 pm.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning on Feb 26 at 11:00 AM.
Bring your binoculars to get the full effect.
Scores are shot on coloured faces with 10 and 9 being the gold, counting out from there.
There are 4 divisions to watch compete.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon, tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning at 11:30 AM
Netball was developed by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 as a women's version of basketball i Boston, USA.
Netball is very popular in the British Commonwealth countries.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26, with medal presentations beginning on February 26 at 11:15 AM
Shuttle speed in a smash has been clocked at 261 mph (420km/h).
It takes 4 geese to make each competitive level shuttle.
41% of 2011 National Championship medals were won by BC athletes.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations on February 24 at 02:30/06:30 PM and at 04:45 PM on February 25.
Judges award 2 scores - D & E; the D score refers to the technical value of the routine: difficulty, bonuses and routine requirements. The D score has no maximum - the harder the routine, the higher the D score. The E score evaluates the execution of the routine by making deductions for mistakes such as bent legs, falls and lack of height. The total in deductions is subtracted from 10, therefore in a perfect routine, the E score is 10.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations at 04:15 PM on February 24 and at 02:45 PM on February 25.
On February 26 there will be a coaching/sport clinic from 09:00 to 11:00 AM
A judo match is typically 3 to 5 minutes long.
The contest area is a square set of mats approximately 8 metres x 8 metres
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office : 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel:250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning on February 26 at 11:45
The game of curling is more than 500 years old.
You can follow curling online during the Games at www.playdowns.com
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
A clinic will be held on February 24.
Competitions will take place on February 25; the finals will be on February 26, followed by medal presentations at 11:45 AM
178 countries are members of the World Karate Federation.
Karate is enjoyed by men and women.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 & 25 with the Medal presentations on February 25 starting at 4:30 pm
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations starting at 5:45 PM on February 25.
Mictchell Gordon was recently crowned the 2011 Novice Men's Canadian Champion; Jayda Jurome was crowned the 2011 Pre-Novice Women's Champion of Canada
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon, tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Preschool storytimes are 30 minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to six-year olds.
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26. Medal presentations on February 24 begin at 4:00; on February 25 at 3:00 and on February 26 at 11:00.
8-12 year olds start with air rifles and at 13 years migrate to high calibre .22 rifles
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
The Gallery will host an Artist Trading Card session focused on the creation and trading of finished miniature artwork. Materials are provided. $2 drop-in fee. Suggested topics relate to BC Winter Games; motion, outdoors and urban art.
From Clowns to Mountain Kings Concert 2012 conducted by Imant Raminsh & Dennis Colpitts. Featured YSO soloists: Vincent Li (violin) & Rebecca Tuthven (violin).
Tickets available from musicians, at the door, or the Vernon Community Music School. $15 (general admission) $10 (senior & youth) $5 (12 & under)
New Orleans-style Jazz paired with Swing. Doors open at 7.15 pm - ID required.
Advanced Tickets at Bean Scene & Bean To Cup. Members $15 - Non-Members $20.
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26, with medal presentations at 11:00 AM on February 26.
160 hockey players will be competing at the Games.
The Olympic Women's Hockey Team is the ultimate dream.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25, 26 with the Medal presentations on February 24 & 25 starting at 3:30 pm and February 26 on 11:30 am.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning on Feb 26 at 11:00 AM.
Bring your binoculars to get the full effect.
Scores are shot on coloured faces with 10 and 9 being the gold, counting out from there.
There are 4 divisions to watch compete.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon, tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26, with medal presentations beginning on February 26 at 11:15 AM
Shuttle speed in a smash has been clocked at 261 mph (420km/h).
It takes 4 geese to make each competitive level shuttle.
41% of 2011 National Championship medals were won by BC athletes.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning at 11:30 AM
Netball was developed by Dr. James Naismith in 1891 as a women's version of basketball i Boston, USA.
Netball is very popular in the British Commonwealth countries.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25, 26 with the Medal presentations on February 24 at 1 pm, February 25 at 2:30 pm and February 26 at 11:30 am.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
A clinic will be held on February 24.
Competitions will take place on February 25; the finals will be on February 26, followed by medal presentations at 11:45 AM
178 countries are members of the World Karate Federation.
Karate is enjoyed by men and women.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24 and 25 with medal presentations at 04:15 PM on February 24 and at 02:45 PM on February 25.
On February 26 there will be a coaching/sport clinic from 09:00 to 11:00 AM
A judo match is typically 3 to 5 minutes long.
The contest area is a square set of mats approximately 8 metres x 8 metres
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office : 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel:250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26 with medal presentations beginning on February 26 at 11:45
The game of curling is more than 500 years old.
You can follow curling online during the Games at www.playdowns.com
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competition will take place on Feb 24 - 25 and 26.
Medal presentations starting at 12:00 pm on Feb 26.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Competitions will take place on February 24, 25 and 26. Medal presentations on February 24 begin at 4:00; on February 25 at 3:00 and on February 26 at 11:00.
8-12 year olds start with air rifles and at 13 years migrate to high calibre .22 rifles
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
The Closing Ceremony is open to the public.
Please note that seating and parking is limited.
For more information contact the Greater Vernon BC Winter Games office: 3011 31st Ave, Vernon; tel: 250-550-2012; http://www.2012bcwintergames.ca
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
Preschool storytimes are 30 minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to six-year olds.
34th Street Coffee House hosts Open Mic Night with Rory White every Monday from 7 pm - 9 pm. Come out and support local talent in Vernon's newest venue in Sun Valley Mall, downtown.
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
Preschool storytimes are 30 minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to six-year olds.
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)
Vernon's Lisa Torrie has uncovered a whole new world of insects with her photography, currently on display at Kalamalka Vertigo.
For children 3 years and under with a caregiver.
Locally-grown vegetables, fruits in season as well as handycrafts, meats and many other quality products! Cancelled until further notice.
Preschool storytimes are 30 minute sessions with stories, puppets, and songs for three to six-year olds.
A winter farmers’ market at the Coldstream Women’s Institute.
The market will run until April and will feature local agricultural products.
Open mic is on Wednesday nights and is open to everyone.
Huey Maximilian Bonfigliano has a problem: While he is safely divorced from his shrewish first wife, Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him, he feels he cannot regain his "manhood" until he woos and wins her one more time!
Vernon Ticket Seller Box Office
3800 - 33rd Street,
www.ticketseller.ca
250-549-SHOW (7469)