Now you KNow with Pamela and Nikki: Upcoming Events for October 4 to 10
Pamela's Highlights:
Noble Ridge Winemakers Dinner at Oak+Cru
Date: Tonight, Thursday, October 3, 2024 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 PM Where: Delta Grand Link: Event Link Details: Indulge in a 5-course dinner expertly paired with Noble Ridge wines. Savor each course as it complements the rich, distinctive flavors of our curated wine selections.
Andrew Allen Concert
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 Time: 6:00 to 10:00 PM Where: Sandhill Winery Event Link Details: Tickets include a welcome reception featuring stand-up canapés, a glass of our finest wine, and access to the concert.
Butterfly Run
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) Where: City Park Event Link Details: 2nd annual. supporting infertility, pregnancy loss, & infant loss. build community, raise awareness, and fundraise for vital in-person and online support programs. Benefitting BC Women's Health Foundation
Fabulous over 40 Mix and Mingle Portrait Gala
Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport Event Link Details: Celebrating the strength, wisdom and beauty of women in their 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond. Belly Dancing. Spotlight Speakers: Dana Skoglund & Dhorea Ramanula. Facilitators: Journey Henkart, Lori Ann Hazel
Pam's Ladies Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 3:00 to 5:00 PM Where: Train Station Pub Event Link
Watch Her Soar 2024
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Metro Hub Event Link Details: Dress for Success Kelowna is excited to invite you to our fall fashion show fundraiser, Watch Her Soar. Join us Saturday, October 19 from 6-9pm at Metro Hub for an evening filled with inspiration, transformation, and community impact!
Let's Not Sugar Coat It Speaker Series
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 and Sunday, October 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Where: Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort Event Link Details: Individuals share heartfelt, powerful stories of hurt, trauma, and transformation. Unlike traditional talks on ideas, this conference focuses on the raw, authentic journeys of personal challenge and resilience.
Suits & Boots | Mamas for Mamas 10th Annual Gala
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 Time: More info to Come Where: Delta Grand Hotel Event Link Details: Saddle Up for the Night of the Year! Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP presents the 10th annual Mamas for Mamas Suits & Boots Gala hosted by Casey Clarke, Jillian Harris and a saloon full of celebrity ambassadors who’ve built Mamas with us along the way. Tickets available now!
Happening this Week!
Friday, October 4, 2024
Ballet Kelowna Pop-Up at UBCO
Time: 12:30 to 6:00 PM Where: UBC Okanagan Ballroom Event Link Details: Free event-members of the public and students alike. POP-UP SERIES: UBCO will feature a free ballet workshop, watch company warmup & special performance - excerpts of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s repertoire.
Fondue Nights at Grate Cheesery
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM When: Every Friday & Saturday into 2025 Where: Grate Cheesery Event Link Details: Immerse yourself as you dip fresh bread and roasted potatoes into a bubbling pot of rich and creamy cheese fondue. Then satisfy your sweet cravings as you dive into a velvety chocolate fondue for dessert.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Kinshira Presents: Artistic Avenues
Time: 7:00 PM Where: Creekside Theatre Event Link Details: A wide variety of different expressive mediums including aerial arts, dance, singing, acrobatics and theatrical storytelling.
Kelowna Yuk Yuk's Comedy Spectacle
Time: 8:00 to 9:30 PM Where: RCA - Mary Irwin Theatre Event Link Details: Renowned Canadian comedian Damonde Tschritter is a veteran of every major comedy festival in North America, including the prestigious New Faces of Comedy at Just for Laughs.
Madchild Live in Kelowna Oct 5 at Rutland Centennial Hall with Robbie G!
Time: 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM Where: Rutland Centennial Hall Event Link Details: Juno Award winning Canadian Hip-Hop Legend Madchild is performing live in Kelowna at Rutland Centennial Hall with Robbie G & Brandon Hart!
Live Artist "Plein Air" Event
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Where: Allan Brooks Nature Centre Event Link Details: This event will engage the local and provincial community and create awareness of the artists working in the North Okanagan, as well as highlight the incredible beauty of this endangered grassland habitat.
Minecraft Build Challenge
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM Where: Okanagan Regional Library - Kelowna Branch Event Link Details: A theme will be revealed at the start of the competition and the contestants will be given about 1.5 hours to build. Once the time is up, the contestant's creations will be judged and awards will be given out to the top contenders. This program is for teens and adults.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) Where: City Park Event Link Details: Residents of all ages in the Kelowna area to join us at 8:30 a.m. at Kelowna City Park to run or walk either 1k or 5k, in support of the breast cancer cause.
Kelowna Bluegrass Jam
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM Where: Ziglar Recreation Centre Event Link Details: Do you play the guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, dobro or upright bass? Would you like to improve your skills on your instrument? Or want to not play alone anymore? beginning to advanced bluegrass pickers and singers
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Home Exchange Info Session - Presented by Julie Theberge and Tamara Stone
Time: 5:30 to 7:00 PM Where: Prestige Beach House Event Link Details: Imagine yourself here...while staying for free with a Home Exchange program. Learn more at our info session presented by Julie from Reset Your Space and Tamara Stone from Stone Sisters.
Absolute Beginner Ukulele Lessons
When: October 8, 22, 25 and 29, 2024 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 PM Where: Studio on the Water Event Link Details: Always wanted to play a portable little instrument? Here's your chance to learn with others the fundamentals of playing ukulele. With years of experience, certified instructor, Monte Barwick helps to make music easy to learn. Come on out and join the fun! Bring your own ukulele.
Krazy Kelowna Scavenger Hunt
When: Various Dates Available - check Event Info Here Time: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Where: Blenz Coffee, 297 Bernard Avenue Event Link Details: Solve clues, tackle wacky tasks, and explore your city’s uncovered gems to create a fun, unique experience for your team bonding event.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Pumpkin Floral Design Workshop
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Joe Rich Community Hall Event Link Details: All materials provided. Create your very own pumpkin floral arrangement with a fresh pumpkin as a vase and beautiful flowers
Hikers Etiquette
Duration: Every 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month Time: 5:00 to 6:00 PM Where: Knox Mountain Event Link Details: This event is for NatureKids BC members with children ages 5 to 12 (you can join for free today!) Learn the basics of hiking, a fast way to tie shoes, how to respect nature and other hikers, what to bring when hiking, and fun facts about local flora and fauna!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Culinary Adventures with Chef Rod Butters - Fall in Europe
Time: 6:00 to 8:30 PM Where: The Okanagan Table Event Link Details: Unique cooking class brings the flavours of autumn from France, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy right to your plate.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Haunted Farm Adventure
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: Don-o-Ray Event Link Details: The ghost town of Deadwood reawakens and fall activities are in full swing. hedge maze (like a corn maze) but with more twists, turns, dead ends, and spooky surprises! from archery to Airbrush tattoos! There will be a large selection of fresh pumpkins straight from the pumpkin patch.
Now You KNow with Pam and Nikki will be back next week with more hand curated events.
Enjoy the beautiful region we live in and get out there to meet people who share your interests!
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