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Show from Jan 6th 2026 to Feb 3rd 2026 Way’ Members, the VCAC is opening their call to artists for their upcoming show. Applications for the show are available here: Vernon Community Art Centre Creative Momentum Application

OKIB families can apply for funding to make their homes safer, healthier, and more suitable for children. Projects may include essential repairs, renovations, or accessibility upgrades. Deadline to apply: December 19, 2025. Learn more or apply at okib.ca/child-and-family-services or email CFS@okanagan.org.

DATE: November 5, 2025 TIME: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm LOCATION: LSIB Gymnasium, 1420 BC-3, Cawston, BC CONTACT: Julianne Brewer, Communications Coordinator at jbrewer@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext. 122 Calling all Syilx Elders to join us for a Fall luncheon where we can visit, laugh, and share stories! The November 5th elders luncheon will feature music, bingo, and door prizes! Open to Syilx

Way’ Members, if you order the Good Food Box, the upcoming dates for pick up are: Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th, and Jan 15th and will be available for pick up at the OKIB Primary Care Unit Boardroom between 2:30pm – 4:30pm. If you are looking to Order a good food box, please visit https://goodfoodbox.ca/shop/ and select OKIB as the pick

October 20th 9:00 am – 2:30pm at the Prestige Hotel Conference Centre ( 4411 32nd St, Vernon BC) For Youth Ages 14-25 Register using the QR code or link below: What Happens Upstream 2025 Youth Conference Registration -Keynote on taking action by SD22 Board of Trustee, Vanessa Mitchell -Presentation on meaningful online engagement by Mira Harvey -Workshop and Performance by

Deadline to send in art: October 23rdFor ages 12-18th Email a picture of your Halloween/spooky themed artwork to OKIB Youth Activities at activities@okanagan.org by 10:00am October 23rd and you will be entered for a chance to win 4 tickets to ‘Field of Screams’ at Okeefe Ranch.

REGISTER HERE: OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs Registration OKIB Youth Activities After School Programs will begin this Tuesday, October 14th, at the new school. Last day of programs for 2025 will be December 4th. We currently only have access to the facility on Tuesdays and Thursdays, where we’ll run one classroom and one gymnasium program on each day. Additionally,

For Social Assistance Clients and families with children Deadline to register: November 12th Way’ Members, the Social Development and Child Family Services teams are requesting that clients and families register for Christmas Hampers this year. These Hampers are for Income Assistance Clients and Families with children. Online registration: https://forms.gle/VTKm8ynhG6Yv3ajYA  Register using the link above or pick up a (paper) form

October 9th @ Head of the Lake Hall, 1:30pm Way’ Members, the Food Bank pop up scheduled for tomorrow at the Bluebird building has now been moved to Head of the Lake Hall for 1:30pm due to a scheduling conflict. First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

October 20th 9:00 am – 2:30pm at the Prestige Hotel Conference Centre ( 4411 32nd St, Vernon BC) For Youth Ages 14-25 Register using the QR code or link below: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-happens-upstream-a-time-for-action-tickets-1670478378799 -Keynote on taking action by SD22 Board of Trustee, Vanessa Mitchell -Presentation on meaningful online engagement by Mira Harvey -Workshop and Performance by K.A.S.P -Lunch included for all attendees