COMMUNITY

August Sun Valley Ranch Food Share Way’ Members, the Food Security Team has released their upcoming Sun Valley Ranch Food Share dates: August 6th 12pm at the…

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13 Thu

Thursday Live Music

Time: 4 pm
Where: Black Hills Estate Winery, 4190 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H1T1 Canada, Oliver

@ Join us on select Thursdays from June 18 to September 24 and enjoy oysters from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with live music continuing until 6:30 pm.

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13 Thu

Live Music with Colin Easthope at Farmstrong Cider Co.

Time: 4 pm
Where: Farmstrong Cider Comapny, 4300 Maw Road, Armstrong, British Columbia, V4Y 0M2

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13 Thu

Garden Market at Sparrowgrass Field & Flower

Time: 4 pm
Where: Sparrowgrass Field & Flower, 5050 Knob Hill Road, Armstrong, British Columbia, V4Y 0M3

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13 Thu

Music in the Park

Time: 4:30 pm
Where: Oliver Community Park, 6359 Park Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Come and enjoy outdoor concerts in Oliver, B. C.

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13 Thu

Live Music Happy Hour ft. Brooklyn Rae

Time: 5 pm
Where: Vasanti Estate Winery, 7222 BC Hwy 97, Oliver

@ Join us for live-music Thursdays during our Happy Hour! Reserve your tickets to guarantee you have a seat.

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13 Thu

Exploring the Desert After Dark

Time: 8 pm
Where: Osoyoos Desert Centre, 14580 146 Avenue British Columbia Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Canada, Osoyoos

@ Our popular evening tours are back! Join us for an exhilarating night as we wander the boardwalk from dusk to dark.

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14 Fri

OKIB Family Waterslide Day

Time: 10 am
Where: Splashdown Water Park, 17921 Greenhow Road, Vernon

August 14th 10:00am to 6:00pm at Splashdown Water Park (17921 Greenhow Road, Vernon) Tickets will be covered.

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14 Fri

Live at Rust: Mick James

Time: 1 pm
Where: Rust Wine, 4444 Golden Mile Bench British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver

@ Rust Wine 250-498-3276

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14 Fri

Youth Leadership Council – Shop and Bop Clothing Swap

Time: 2 pm
Where: New Horizons

July 17th and August 14th 2pm to 6pm at the New Horizons Building Open to all OKIB Members If you would like to donate clothing but cannot attend please…

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14 Fri

Patio Piano Lounge

Time: 3 pm
Where: Phantom Creek Estates, 4315 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver Canada, Oliver

@ We are delighted to introduce a new feature at the winery, our Friday Piano Lounge.

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14 Fri

Summer Series with Same Same but Different Thai Food Truck

Time: 4 pm
Where: Gehringer Brother’s Estate Winery, 876 Rd 8, Oliver

@ Gehringer Brother’s Celebrates 40 years!

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14 Fri

Friday Night POP ROCK MUSIC BINGO

Time: 6 pm
Where: District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ EVERY FRIDAY THIS SUMMER No

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14 Fri

Music Bingo at the Armstrong Legion

Time: 6 pm
Where: Armstrong Legion, 2526 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Armstrong, British Columbia, V0E 1B0

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14 Fri

Music in the Park featuring ‘Rollin’ Coal Trio’ Presented by Armstrong Vet Clinic

Time: 7 pm
Where: Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, 3285 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, British Columbia, V4Y 0J4

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15 Sat

Sessions Saturday Ride

Time: 8 am
Where: Sessions Outdoor Sports, 8503 78 Ave, Osoyoos

@ Join Sesssions Outdoor Sports on the Saturday Rides.

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15 Sat

Wings & Wheels Breakfast

Time: 8 am
Where: Oliver Municipal Airport, 5811 Airport Street British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Start your morning with engines, excitement, and a stack of pancakes at the Wings & Wheels Breakfast!

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15 Sat

Rods & Rails Classic Car Show & Shine

Time: 9 am
Where: Cam Jammers, IPE Fairgrounds

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15 Sat

2026 Nature Talks

Time: 10:30 am
Where: Osoyoos Desert Centre, 14580 146 Avenue British Columbia Osoyoos V0H 1V0 Canada, Osoyoos

@ Saturday, July 4 Becoming Snake Smart Learn how to safely share our landscape with one of the South Okanagan’s most misunderstood residents.

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15 Sat

Live Music & Food Truck Saturdays

Time: 11 am
Where: River Stone Estate Winery, 143 Buchanan Drive British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T2 Canada, Oliver

@ Join us at River Stone Estate Winery from mid-June through mid-September for laid-back afternoons filled with great wine, live tunes, and tasty bites.

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15 Sat

Live Music On The Patio

Time: 1 pm
Where: Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Every weekend in the summer we host local musicians live on the patio at the Wine Shop from May to October and celebrate the incredible talent coming out of…

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15 Sat

Oyster Hour

Time: 3 pm
Where: Sonora Room Restaurant, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl, Oliver

@ Every Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm It is the perfect piece of a summer weekend to relax in the sun while enjoying the briny deliciousness of fresh…

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15 Sat

Silent Disco

Time: 6 pm
Where: District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Saturday, August 15 | 7pm – 10pm Join us for a fun night of dancing in the centre plaza with DJ Shakes.

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15 Sat

COMEDY TOUR

Time: 6 pm
Where: Roster Sports Bar and Grill, Roster Sports Bar and Grill 2319 53 Ave, Vernon, BC V1T 8K1 6pm

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15 Sat

Dear Rouge | Sunset Concert Series

Time: 7 pm
Where: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver

@ Dear Rouge Juno Award winning indie rock band Dear Rouge headlines our biggest night of the summer, closing the series with bold sound and unmistakable…

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15 Sat

RCMP Musical Ride

Time: 7 pm
Where: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fair Grounds, 3375 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC

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16 Sun

Station Street Market

Time: 9 am
Where: Oliver Lions Park, Station St. British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ The Station Street Market is located in between the Visitor Information Centre and the Coast Hotel in the beautiful grass area just off Station Street.

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16 Sun

Sculpt & Sip Sundays

Time: 9 am
Where: District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

Strong bodies. Sunny vibes. Sunday tradition.

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16 Sun

Live Music On The Patio

Time: 1 pm
Where: Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Every weekend in the summer we host local musicians live on the patio at the Wine Shop from May to October and celebrate the incredible talent coming out of…

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16 Sun

Luke Whittall and Yanti

Time: 1 pm
Where: Phantom Creek Estates, 4315 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver Canada, Oliver

@ For two decades, Yanti has performed locally in many different combos and venues.

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16 Sun

Sunday Service | Live Music

Time: 2 pm
Where: Blasted Church, 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Fallas

@ Live Music on the Patio all season Confess your love for great wine and live music by coming to Blasted Church on Sunday!

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16 Sun

Oyster Hour

Time: 3 pm
Where: Sonora Room Restaurant, 500 Burrowing Owl Pl, Oliver

@ Every Saturday & Sunday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm It is the perfect piece of a summer weekend to relax in the sun while enjoying the briny deliciousness of fresh…

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16 Sun

Patio Sessions

Time: 3 pm
Where: Firehall Brewery, 6077 Main Street British Columbia Oliver, Oliver

@ Firehall Brewery is about to kick off a month long musical series on Sunday August 2.

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16 Sun

RCMP Musical Ride

Time: 3 pm
Where: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fair Grounds, 3375 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC

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16 Sun

Classic Car Cruise-In

Time: 4 pm
Where: Nostalgia Wines, 4900 Black Sage Road British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T1 Canada, Oliver

@ Every Sunday from 4pm-7pm May 17th-Sept 27th we invite the hot rod, classic car, supercar and show car community to swing on by our lounge to show off your…

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16 Sun

RCMP Musical Ride (Sunday 2nd Show)

Time: 7 pm
Where: Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fair Grounds, 3375 Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong, BC

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Mon, Aug 17 Regular Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Mon, Aug 17 Band Council Meeting
Mon, Aug 17 Blind Tastings
Mon, Aug 17 Elder and Youth Craft & Visit Day
Tue, Aug 18 Exploring the Desert After Dark
Wed, Aug 19 Back to School BBQ Lunch
Wed, Aug 19 Sun Valley Ranch Food Share at Komasket Park
Wed, Aug 19 Wahine Wednesday Women’s Paddle + Social

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COMMUNITY

This weekend in Okanagan: Fri 6 — Sun 8 November

12 things to do in Okanagan, Fri 6 — Sun 8 November.

Published

3 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Current Editor

The Okanagan Current · What’s on

This weekend

Fri 6 — Sun 8 November

What’s on between now and Sunday night.

The week at a glance Fri 6 — Sun 8 November

Fri 6

All day First Friday Art Trail Artist Studios, Vernon and Coldstream 12 pm Friday Happy Hour District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 1 pm First Friday Art Trail featuring Mandi Irmen Vernon Public Art Gallery 6:30 pm Cooking Class Dinners Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver 6:30 pm Moontricks Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St Vernon, BC V1T 5T6 7:30 pm A Christmas Twist Venables Theatre, Oliver

Sat 7

8 am The Dolly Drag Show | Obstacle Challenge Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver 1 pm Artist Talk: Darian Goldin Stahl Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Vernon 5 pm Diwali Party 2026 Kismet Estate Winery, 316 Rd 20 British Columbia Oliver V0H1T0 Canada, Oliver 7:30 pm A Christmas Twist Venables Theatre, Oliver

Sun 8

8 am Beginner Roping with Ken Macrae Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver 1 pm Miigis – By Red Sky – SPOTLIGHT Dance Series Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St. Vernon, BC V1T 5T6

What’s on

What’s on 12 events

6 Fri

First Friday Art Trail

Time: All day
Where: Artist Studios, Vernon and Coldstream

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6 Fri

Friday Happy Hour

Time: 12 pm
Where: District Wine Village, 100 Enterprise Way British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Every FRIDAY is Happy Hour!

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6 Fri

First Friday Art Trail featuring Mandi Irmen

Time: 1 pm
Where: Vernon Public Art Gallery (confirmed by the desk)

@ Date: Friday, November 6th, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Downtown Vernon Admission: Free | Everyone…

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6 Fri

Cooking Class Dinners

Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Hester Creek Estate Winery, 877 Road 8 · Box 1605 British Columbia Oliver V0H 1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Join one of only 14 guests seated in our state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our…

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6 Fri

Moontricks

Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St Vernon, BC V1T 5T6

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6 Fri

A Christmas Twist

Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Venables Theatre, Oliver

@ About the Performance SOAP presents A Christmas Twist, a delightfully twisted mash-up of two Dickens classics: A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist.

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7 Sat

The Dolly Drag Show | Obstacle Challenge

Time: 8 am
Where: Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver

@ CLASS LIST – 9am start Cash grab (warm up round) Lesson Horse Roulette Rough stock (very green horse) My first rodeo (very green rider) L’il cowpokes (12…

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7 Sat

Artist Talk: Darian Goldin Stahl

Time: 1 pm
Where: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave, Vernon

@ The Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to host an artist talk by Darian Goldin Stahl on Saturday, November 7 from 1-2 PM, in-person at the gallery.

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7 Sat

Diwali Party 2026

Time: 5 pm
Where: Kismet Estate Winery, 316 Rd 20 British Columbia Oliver V0H1T0 Canada, Oliver

@ Diwali at Kismet is back and bigger than ever. For the past two years, we’ve celebrated Diwali with an intimate long table dinner.

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7 Sat

A Christmas Twist

Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Venables Theatre, Oliver

@ About the Performance SOAP presents A Christmas Twist, a delightfully twisted mash-up of two Dickens classics: A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist.

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8 Sun

Beginner Roping with Ken Macrae

Time: 8 am
Where: Riding 4 Life Ranch, 5621 Sawmill Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0, Oliver

@ Sundays at 10am Begins October 4th 10am for ground practice 11am for mounted practice (must pre-register for mounted portion) pre-register here Bring your…

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8 Sun

Miigis – By Red Sky – SPOTLIGHT Dance Series

Time: 1 pm
Where: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre, 3800 33rd St. Vernon, BC V1T 5T6

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Also coming up 8 of 57

Thu, Nov 5 Thursday Only PASSPORT
Thu, Nov 5 OKIB Cannabis Referendum Advance Voting Day
Mon, Nov 9 Drop – In Musical Jam
Mon, Nov 9 Band Council Meeting
Mon, Nov 9 OKIB Respiratory Illness Vaccine Clinic
Mon, Nov 9 Seniors Winter Market
Tue, Nov 10 Fall Longtable Communal Dinners
Tue, Nov 10 Crash Test Dummies

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BC STORIES

A Kelowna Restaurant Brings Festive Indian Sweets to Local Diwali Celebrations

Kelowna restaurant New Punjab Sweets prepares traditional treats for Diwali on Nov. 8, as local temples restrict fireworks over environmental concerns.

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3 hours ago

November 5, 2026

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Preparations Underway in Rutland

New Punjab Sweets & Restaurant in Kelowna is getting ready to mark Diwali on Nov. 8. Owner Baldev Singh will offer a wide assortment of traditional sweets at his Rutland establishment beginning Friday, Nov. 6, to launch the holiday season.

Mohini Singh, who was at the restaurant’s Rutland location on Tuesday, Nov. 3, assisting with setup, noted that customers come from all over to buy sweets, comparing the atmosphere to small shops in India.

Understanding the Festival of Lights

Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, signifies the triumph of good over evil. Mohini Singh explained that it is the largest festival in India, celebrated by individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists.

In northern India, the holiday’s history traces back to the Hindu epic Ramayana. The narrative tells of Prince Rama of Ayodhya returning to his kingdom following a 14-year exile, prompting citizens to illuminate his path with lamps.

Observances and Local Regulations

Traditional Diwali celebrations involve sharing food, lighting lamps, and setting off fireworks. However, firework displays will not take place at Kelowna temples this year. Mohini Singh stated that local temples are prohibiting fireworks due to concerns regarding fire safety, environmental impact, and noise.

BC STORIES

What an $80 Million Forestry Deal Means for the Sunshine Coast Community

Tla’amin Nation buys Stillwater Forest Operation near Powell River for $80M, supported by a $64M federal loan guarantee and a fibre supply deal.

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3 hours ago

November 5, 2026

Current Editor

A Major Transfer of Forestry Rights

In an $80-million transaction after adjustments, the Tla’amin Nation has acquired full ownership of the Stillwater Forest Operation from Western Forest Products. Announcement of the completed deal came via a joint statement from both parties on Nov. 3, 2026.

The operation spans approximately 1,540 square kilometres on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, primarily within Tla’amin traditional territory. Through its corporate arm, Thichum Forest Products, the nation will oversee an annual allowable harvest of 469,200 cubic metres of timber from the tree farm licence.

Local Economic Impact and Agreements

Adam Culos, vice-president of forestry and forest sustainability for Thichum Forest Products, described the finalized transaction as a significant milestone for the business and the surrounding region. He noted that managing these lands aligns with Tla’amin values and long-term stewardship while supporting local jobs and retaining forestry benefits in the community.

Under a parallel long-term fibre supply agreement, the nation’s forestry enterprise will sell harvested timber to Western Forest Products to assist the company’s coastal B.C. manufacturing plants. Steven Hofer, president of Western Forest Products, stated that the sale respects the nation’s history and goals while offering stability as the company shifts toward higher-value manufacturing.

Federal Financial Support

The transaction was assisted by a $64 million loan guarantee from the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corp. Kristan Straub, president of the corporation, emphasized that the purchase places the nation in control of a major forestry venture and highlighted that high capital costs have historically hindered Indigenous groups from securing ownership in territorial projects.