The Spring Arts Faire will have many exhibits. One will be a look at the work of Lumb Stocks – noted Okanagan photographer of the first part of the last century and his grandson – Jack Bennest who has taken up this art with a passion. 11 am to 5 pm at the Oliver Seniors Centre […]
Archives for 2012
Sunday highlight – drop in, grab a soup – take a tour
School funding
Two school districts in Boundary-Similkameen will receive funding to support special needs students and struggling readers. School District 51 is getting $199,288 through the Learning Improvement Fund and $27,478 through the BC Education Plan Fund. School District 53 will receive $298,052 from the Learning Improvement Fund and $47,485 from the BC Education Plan. Why this […]
New pawn shop going in at mini-mall
Here are some things we would love you to know about our new business. – D and L’s new, used and pawn Dean and Lisa Ekelund -we have new and used furniture, electronics, tvs, large and small appliances, Xbox, playstation, and wii, games and consoles, cell phones,sports memorabilia, toys, wedding supplies and so much more. […]
SORCO fund raiser
SOUTH OKANAGAN REHABILITATION CENTER FOR OWLS ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND GARAGE SALE SUNDAY APRIL 29TH, 2012 10AM – 4PM COME AND SEE OUR RAPTORS TOURS OF THE REHABILIATION AREA, FLIGHTS PENS, BURROWING OWL FACILITY AND PLANS FOR THE NEW CLINIC! MEET WITH “HOUDINI” OUR GREAT HORNED OWL AND “PILOT” THE BURROWING OWL LIVE MUSIC & […]
Wine Country Racing Association hosts 2012 season opener
Kaleden’s Darin Venne won this race in his 1964 Fargo against Oliver’s Shana Cachola Spring has finally come to the Okanagan Valley. The daffodils and tulips are in bloom. The fruit trees have their blossoms, along with the promises of this year’s crop. Somehow it just doesn’t feel complete to many Okanagan residents. The final, […]
Tea weaves
The Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers celebrated their 35th anniversary in fine style on Thursday April 26 with a tea, exhibit, sale, demonstrations, and a special performance by the Oliver Handbell Ringers. The event was open to the public, and was well-attended. The date was also picked to coincide with BC Arts and Culture Week, […]
CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE
The Oliver Legion will hold The Annual Candlelight Tribute in the Oliver Cemetary in the veterans Field of Honor (Legion Plot) at 4:30 PM Sunday May 6th All Legion Members, Veterans, youth and all area residents are encouraged to attend. A Legion color party will participate, along with a bugler,Oliver Elementary School Choir. There will […]