Come get your hands dirty and create your very own Kokedama Moss Ball.
This is the traditional Japanese Technique of exposing the root ball of the plant then wrapping it in a mud ball then covering it with soft green moss. You use your creativity to wrap with Jute to secure the moss.
Each attendee will choose the plant they prefer to create there unique Kokedama.
Decorative beads and jute are also provided to create a hanger, or you can choose an antique plate to display your creation.
No experience needed. Prepare to get your hands dirty. Design direction and care will be covered.
Cost is $50.00 per Person and includes everything you need to create this adorable plant arrangement.
Penticton get ready for another SUPER SHOW!
Women In Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) Summit
Explore and celebrate opportunities for growth, skills enhancement, and career advancement for women working in the ACE Industries
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Penticton Secondary School
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Princess Margaret School
Registration Fee: $30+GST Includes 1 6' Table, 2 Chairs and a Table Covering. Register for both at the same time for $50+GST.
Everyone Welcome
Come and hear three of Penticton and Summerland's community groups as they join forces for a concert unlike any other.
The Naramata Community Choir, Musaic Vocal Ensemble and the Penticton Concert Band will perform together on March 15, 2025 at the Cleland Theatre at 7pm. Each group will perform a few pieces on their own and then will join together for a band of 50 players accompanied by 100 singers! Our collective finale will include a medley of select pieces from some of the greatest musicals by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the heroic classical score of Howard Shore's The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King, and the spirited sounds of Ramin Djawadi's Game of Thrones soundtrack. Hold onto your seats!
Date & Time
Saturday March 15, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.
Venue
Cleland Theatre, 325 Power Street
Penticton, British Columbia V2A 7K9
We hope to see you March 15th!
This concert is a rare opportunity for local music lovers to witness that huge, heart thrilling, sound of musical collaboration. It's not every day you see 150 musicians and singers on stage together!
Link to purchase tickets: $25 + 2.59 fee
https://www.simpletix.com/e/trifecta-tickets-204184
The event will be open to the public 10am - 4pm.
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce have again partnered with the City of Penticton and WorkBC Centre South Okanagan to assist our business community in finding employees and linking job-seekers with resources.
The event will be open to the public 10am - 4pm.
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce have again partnered with the City of Penticton and WorkBC Centre South Okanagan to assist our business community in finding employees and linking job-seekers with resources.
[all fees are non-refundable]
Get a jump on spring with this Indoor Herb Garden Workshop.
The workshop will include a Wooden Window Box Planter or Basket Planter, your choice of 3 herbs, spring pansies, nasturtium seeds.
Design, direction and care will be covered.
Penticton Art Gallery March Exhibition Opening and Community Artwalk to Kick Off the 4th Annual Ignite the Arts Festival
Saturday March 22, 2025 – Saturday May 10, 2025
Main Gallery:
1) Tsuneko Kokubo: Following the Water
https://tsunekokokubo.ca/
This exhibition is part of Tsuneko Kokubo’s lifelong artistic journey weaving in the recently documenting bodies of water in the Kootenays/Boundary region near former Japanese Canadian internment sites. At each site, she created preliminary sketches that evolved into two monumental studio works. These large-scale canvases will be the centerpiece of a larger installation, complemented by a selection of recent and older water-themed pieces, reflecting her enduring exploration of water as a flow of consciousness, memory, and intuition in her practice.
2) Toni Onley Gallery:
Raghu Lokanathan: Script
https://tworiversgallery.ca/see/exhibitions/object-decay/
Script is a collection of works involving scavenging materials, tracing objects, spilling ink and tearing, piercing and hanging paper. It`s about letting things fall apart and become themselves. It`s about everything as writing, even what seems unreadable.
3) Project Room Gallery:
Alexandra Bischoff: Homesick
http://www.alexandrabischoff.com/
Alexandra Bischoff's installation, Homesick, reveals a hidden chapter of her family’s history, centered on "The Truth Tapes," the unusual business that bankrupted her grandfather in 1967. As his life and business fell apart, her mother’s family was uprooted and homelessness in the late 1960s. This persistent instability and disconnection from place continue to affect both immediate and extended family. Drawing from family archives, Bischoff critically examines colonial notions of homemaking, a pressing topic as Canada’s housing markets become increasingly inaccessible. Through Homesick, she explores whether her conceptions of 'home' are inherited and questions how, as a settler, her desire for a specific kind of 'home' may uphold the colonial myth that these lands are available for the taking.
4) Community Space:
Rika: Synthesis
https://www.rika-design.com/
Rika is the designer of this year's Ignite the Arts Poster, and we are thrilled to showcase a selection of his creative work in our Community Space. Poster design is Rick's true passion, a beautiful fusion of art and design, whether through silkscreen, digital, or giclée prints. His ever-growing poster collection, spanning from Japanese subway designs to vintage rock screen prints, reflects his deep love for the medium. Through his personal practice, Rick aims to bring greater value and appreciation to the natural world, contributing to its preservation as wild, free, and protected spaces.
B.Y.O.P Bring your Own Planter. Get a jump on spring with this Indoor Herb Garden workshop.
This workshop is designed for you to bring your own planter to create a personalized Herb Garden.
Design, direction and care will be covered.
Tickets include soil, moss, and seasonal seeds. This would include up to a 6" planter. You purchase your own herbs for your planter and can upgrade if required.
Sat, Mar 22, 2025 3:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Elk's Lodge: 343 Ellis Street Penticton, BC V2A 4L8
Welcome to the Black History Month Celebration at the Elk's Lodge! We have a line up of fantastic speakers and great activities planned. Buckle up for this FIRST HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION hosted by Penticton’s very own Roses Life Women Center & The Black Community of Penticton. This event is a great opportunity to come together, learn, and have fun. Don't miss out on this special occasion to commemorate and appreciate Black history. See you there!
Dress in your cultural attire.
Ticket Breakdowns;
$13.00 Children(s) Ticket
$35 Adult Ticket, with food
$40 at door
Donations for Elks Elevator Fund;
$10 Ticket, no food
$10 Vender tables
For more information contact us at and to save your spot info@rlwomencenter.org
Our Website: https://rlwomencenter.org/
Get a jump on spring and join Ward's Kitchen for this wonderful workshop with Sahara Garden Art Co. and make your own Herb Garden.
Price includes planter or basket planter, choice of 3 herbs, springs pansies, nasturtium seeds, glass of wine and charcuterie.
Join us for an inspiring event designed to empower women to stop merely surviving and start truly living life—
it's time to GET YOUR GROOVE BACK!
Escape the chaos of daily life and connect with like-minded women who are also on a journey of empowerment.
Our wonderful MC for the evening will be the eloquent Marlene T., whose captivating presence will keep you engaged all night long.
Here’s what we have planned:
1. **Charity** - Our first speaker will set the tone for the evening with laughter and fun, guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.
2. **Dr. Otu** - A medical doctor who will dedicate an hour to educating us about menopause. This often-taboo topic will be openly discussed as we break barriers together.
3. **Rosemary** - She will share valuable insights on the importance of self-care, self-love, and self-worth in women’s lives. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to GET YOUR GROOVE BACK!
This is an opportunity for you to enjoy an evening out - and - gain a new perspective on life, as you listen to our incredible speakers - all designed to help you “GET YOUR GROOVE BACK!”
Topics Include:
Self Care with Rosemary
How to Set The Pace for a Happy Life with Charity
Menopause with Dr Chinonye Otu
Tickets: $25 each and 2 for $40.00
Registration is easy - send your name and E-Transfer of $25 to info@rlwomencenter.org
See you on March 27th! At the Cannery Brewery Penticton
MARCH 27, 2025
6:30 - 8:30 PM
CANNERY BREWERY PENTICTON - 198 ELLIS ST, PENTICTON, BC V2A 4L5
Create your own Deluxe Discovery Terrarium custom created with layers of rock, sand and soil. We will guide you in the planting and you get to choose plants and decor to complete.
Paired with unique tropical plants or cactus plants. Makes a great gift the keeps on growing. Bright indirect light.
No experience necessary
The Penticton Art Gallery Proudly Presents the 8th Annual Loving Mugs Chili Cook-off
Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Time: Doors 6:30 ~ Chili Served at 7:00
Penticton, BC – Spice up your winter and warm your heart at the Penticton Art Gallery’s much-anticipated 8th Annual Loving Mugs Chili Cook-off! This beloved spring fundraiser will take place on the evening of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, offering an unforgettable night of delicious food, friendly competition, and community spirit.
This year’s event is shaping up to be our hottest yet, showcasing a stellar lineup of the region’s most inventive chefs and beloved restaurants, all vying for chili supremacy. Guests will indulge in a wonderful array of unique and flavourful chili creations, served in a specially curated collection of handcrafted pottery mugs. Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for the coveted People’s Choice Awards, as well as several other chili-inspired trophies up for grabs.
What to Expect:
Creative Chilis: From classic recipes to bold new twists, participating chefs will present their most inspired dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Handcrafted Mugs: Each guest will enjoy their chili in a unique, handcrafted pottery mug, a keepsake to take home and remember the evening by.
Friendly Competition: Vote for your favourite chili and see which chef takes home the bragging rights and one of our coveted trophies!
Support a Great Cause: All proceeds from ticket sales go directly to the Penticton Art Gallery’s education and outreach programs, including children and youth camps, after-school initiatives, and artist talks.
Tickets:
Members: $40
Non-members: $45
Get your tickets online: https://www.pentictonartgallery.com/shop-online/p/loving-mugs-2025
By phone: (250) 493-2928
In person at: 199 Marina Way!
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; chili served from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Penticton Art Gallery, 199 Marina Way, Penticton, BC
About the Penticton Art Gallery:
The Penticton Art Gallery is dedicated to fostering creativity, inclusivity, and community engagement through the visual arts. Our programs aim to inspire and educate people of all ages, making art accessible and meaningful to everyone.
Join us for an evening of delicious food, lively competition, and community connection, all in support of the arts. We look forward to seeing you there!
Photo Credit: NowMedia/Gord Goble ~ Loving Mugs 2024
Dear Members,
We hope this message finds you well.
As part of our ongoing commitment to best practices and effective governance, we are proposing an update to our Bylaws. This revision will introduce a formal nomination process, enabling our Nominations Committee to better plan for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year.
The details of the proposed changes are outlined below, and for reference, our current Bylaws are attached. Since the existing Bylaws do not include a nomination process, this will be an addition rather than a modification or removal of any existing provisions.
To formally adopt these changes, we require membership approval. Therefore, we invite you to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) where we will review and vote on the proposed updates.
Date: Monday, March 31st
Time: 4pm to 5pm.
Location: on the SS Sicamous - 1099 Lakeshore Drive West.
We appreciate your support! Please let us know if you have any questions,
Best regards,
Jessie Laven
President
S.S. Sicamous Society