The OKANAGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
has been taking responsibility for writing and publishing the local
history of the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia,
Canada for over 70 years. The Society is made up of six individual branches. Each Branch has its own meeting schedule, historical emhasis and special projects, yet each Branch is connected to the Parent body Society by representation on the Executive Council.
www.okanaganhistoricalsociety.org
Armstrong-Enderby
Craig McKechnie .................................................. 546-3295
4376 Schubert Road V0E 1B4
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Vernon
Peter Tassie ........................................................... 545-7673
10811 Coldstream Creek Rd. V1B 1C8
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Kelowna
Colleen Cornock .................................................. 868-3647
205-200 Hollywood V1Y 6Y9
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Penticton (executive council)
Randy Manuel ...................................................... 490-6619
164 Westview Drive V2A 7R2
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Oliver-Osoyoos
Larry Shannon ..................................................... 498-2452
32857 123 St., Oliver V0H 1T0
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South Okanagan
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
(South Okanagan)
A non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and assisting individuals to research and compile their own family histories. It operates a library of genealogical reference material in the Penticton Museum building.
Meetings held on a monthly basis at the Penticton Auditorium, with the exception of December, July & August.
Membership is available per year for single, or for couple/family.
785 Main Street, Penticton V2A 5E3
President: Susie Pond ........................................... 494-5316
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bcsogs/sogs
HEDLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM
712 Daly Ave., Box 218, Hedley V0X 1K0 ......... 292-8787
www.hedleybc.ca
MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY (Penticton & Dist.)
South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services
Services include assisting landed immigrants, refugees
& new citizens with settlement and adaptation: i.e.
referrals, orientation to the community, information, immi-gration papers, adjustment counseling, interpreting, etc.
English language classes for adults in Penticton, and Oliver for
immigrants and new Canadians. Diversity for the Community, service providers & members of the community.
Immigrant Seniors Advocacy Training.
508 Main Street, Penticton V2A 5B7
Contact: Hilma LaBelle ........................................ 492-6299
MUSEUM SOCIETY
South Similkameen
604 6th Avenue, Keremeos V0X 1N3
Doreen Smith, President ........................................ 499-5746
Okanagan Falls
PO Box 323, Okanagan Falls V0H 1R0
Eleanor Walker, Curator ........................................ 497-5445
OKANAGAN ARCHIVES TRUST SOCIETY
Brian Wilson .......................................................... 490-9339
www.oldphotos.ca
OLIVER & DISTRICT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Our history with displays, artifacts, records, photographs and guided tours. Open all year: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Museum: 9728-356 Avenue, Oliver V0H 1T0 .... 498-0490
Archives: 9726-350 Avenue, Oliver V0H 1T0 .... 498-4027
OOKNAKANE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
We provide holistic culturally based programs to people of all cultures. Our services and programs are designed to facility growth and change that will not only support,
educate, inform and sustain individuals and families but more importantly to strengthen and empower them.
1203 Main St., Penticton V2A 5E9 ...................... 490-3504
www.friendshipcentre.ca
PENTICTON INDIAN BAND
RR2 S80 C19 Westhill Drive, Penticton V2A 6J7
Jonathan Kruger, Chief ......................................... 493-0048
SS SICAMOUS RESTORATION SOCIETY
Undertaking the task of restoring historic sternwheeler and two tugboats. The SS Sicamous vessel is available to the general public for self-guided tours, rentals, and special events.
1099 Lakeshore Drive W., Penticton V2A 1B7
Randy Manuel, Manager ....................................... 492-0403
Toll free ... 1-866-492-0403 www.sssicamous.com
SUMMERLAND MUSEUM & HERITAGE SOCIETY
P.O. Box 1491, Summerland V0H 1Z0
Sherril Foster, Curator .......................................... 494-9395
www.summerlandmuseum.org
THE OSOYOOS INDIAN BAND
Mission Statement Vision: To create and build on healthy relationships that nurture responsible attitudes and develop personal responsibility. This would enable us to cope with a changing world. To develop a community that maintains high standards and expectations while at the same time revive and strengthen our Indian identities and values
RR3 S25 C1, Oliver V0H 1T0 .............................. 498-3444
Community Services ............................................ 498-6935
UKRANIAN EGG DECORATING
188 Kendall Crescent, Penticton V2A 2S8
Anne McIvor ......................................................... 493-0951
Central Okanagan
KADAC (Kelowna & District Arts Council)
Umbrella organization for the ‘arts’. Stimulate and encourage the development of all arts projects & activities.
8-1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna V1Y 1Z8 ................ 861-4123
Pauline Lightfoot www.kadac.com
KELOWNA ART GALLERY
Centre for the Arts –Membership benefits include mailings of Kelowna Art Gallery newsletter,
invitations to openings and special events, art rental privileges, discounts on gift shop purchases.
1315 Water Street
Kelowna V1Y 9R3 ................................... 762-2226
www.kelownaartgallery.com
KELOWNA CANADIAN–ITALIAN CLUB
Objective: To maintain and operate a social club and to promote Italian culture, heritage & traditions.
Social Club meets Wednesday & Friday for cards, Briscola, 3 Sette, 31 & other Italian preferred games.
770 Lawrence Avenue, Kelowna V1Y 6M1 ........ 762-0900
KELOWNA COMMUNITY CHOIR
Leroy Wiens, Director. A fun, non-audition adult choir.
For more information ............................................. 763-0836
KELOWNA & Dist. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY/UEL & CELIAC
Dedicated to assisting individuals or families on researching their family histories. Monthly meetings with
workshops and genealogy discussions. The Society also operates a genealogical reference library which is open 1:00 - 4:00 on Wednesdays. Membership is per year for individuals, or for families.
UEL & CELIAC - THOMPSON OKANAGAN
PO Box 21105, OR.P. Kelowna, BC V1Y 9N8
Club Contact: Marie Ablett ................................. 763-7159
www.rootsweb.com/~bckdgs
KELOWNA–KASUGAI SISTER CITY ASSOC.
Non-profit society promotes awareness of Kasugai, sister city of Kelowna.
PO Box 701 Stn A, Kelowna V1Y 7P4
President: Ken Fix ................................................ 763-8853
www.kelownakasugai.com
KELOWNA MUSEUM
Promoting an awareness of the cultures and natural
histories of the Okanagan Valley and beyond through
collection, preservation, education and interpretation.
470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna V1Y 6S7 ....... 763-2417
www.kelownamuseum.ca/km
KELOWNA OLD TIME FIDDLERS Branch 7
Regular meetings/Jams each Thursday 7:00 - 9:00pm at the Seniors Centre in Rutland.
PO Box 20111 TCM, Kelowna V1Y 9H2
Conny Stamhuis, Secretary .................................. 763-4406
www.fiddlers.bc.org
KELOWNA–VEENDAM SISTER CITY ASSOC.
PO Box 1534 Stn A, Kelowna V1Y 7P4
KI-LOW-NA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
Monthly Elder’s luncheon – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm – lunch &
entertainment provided call ahead for reservations.
442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna V1Y 6J3 ................. 763-4905
www.kfs.bc.ca
KIWANIS PERFORMING ARTS
Annual Performing Arts Competition sponsored by the
Kiwanis Clubs of Kelowna.
203-1889 Springfield Road, Box 143 Stn A
Kelowna V1Y 7N3 ............................................... 860-5033
LAUREL PACKINGHOUSE
Built in 1917 from locally manufactured Knox Mountain brick, it is Kelowna’s oldest remaining packinghouse and the City of Kelowna’s first designated heritage building. Used as a fruit packinghouse until the 1970s, it has been restored and reborn as a community center for arts and culture while at the same time maintaining strong ties to the Okanagan’s agricultural heritage.
Note: Undergoing renovations beginning Nov. 2008, call for more information.
1304 Ellis Street., Kelowna V1Y 1Z8 .................. 763-4761
Le CENTRE CULTUREL FRANCAIS de l’Okanagan
A cultural centre to promote a better knowledge &
appreciation of the French language & culture.
702 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna V1Y 6P5 ........... 860-4074
www.leccfo.org
OKANAGAN MILITARY MUSEUM
Located at the Memorial Arena, it is the home for the many thousands of artifacts donated by the past and present members of Canada’s Armed Forces of the Okanagan
Valley. Tues., Thur, Fri. 10-4 - Admission by donation.
PO Box 24079, Lakefront Postal Outlet V1Y 9P9
1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna ................................... 763-9292
www.okmilmuseum.ca
ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural
District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts centre and a rental venue providing enjoyment of a wide array of events and festivals. At the RCA, the community can experience artists and
performers in action, and share in the excitement of developing and strengthening the Okanagan’s
cultural heritage.
421 Cawston Ave., Kelowna ................................ 717-5304
SUNSHINE THEATRE
Founded in 1977 by Joan Panton, Sunshine is in its 32nd season, having started as a summer theatre. A significant development was the opening of the Mary Irwin Theatre in the Rotary Centre for the Arts in 2002. This 326-seat house is the performance venue for Sunshine Theatre.
421 Cawston Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1......................................... 717-5304
The BC ORCHARD INDUSTRY MUSEUM
Located inside the historic Laurel Packinghouse, it tells the story of the Okanagan Valley’s transformation from wide open cattle range to beautifully manicured,
symmetric orchards.
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna V1Y 1Z8 .................. 763-0433
www.kelownamuseum.ca/om
The WINE MUSEUM
Located inside the Laurel Packinghouse.
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna V1Y 1Z8 ................. 868-0441
www.kelownamuseum.ca/wm
Creekside Theatre
Lake Country, BC ................................................. 766-9305
www.creeksidetheatre.com
LAKE COUNTRY MUSEUM
Opening Day: late May - Closing Day: pending
Open all week: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
No charge for admission but we gratefully accept
donations. Memberships are $10 for a year and entitle
holders to use our computer to access our Community Family Tree files. These are still growing and are a great source for genealogists.
11255 Okanagan Centre Road W.
Lake Country V4V 2J7 ......................................... 766-0111
www.lakecountrymuseum.com
North Okanagan
ARTIST’S LEAGUE, Okanagan
Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at the
Vernon Arts Centre at 10:00am Sept. to June.
Past President: Christine Kashuba ...................... 542-0524
www.okanaganartistsleague.ca
ARTS CENTRE/ARTS COUNCIL
Vernon Community Exhibits are mounted yearly,
featuring a variety of works by local, national &
internationalartists. Open Monday - Friday
2704A Hwy 6, Vernon V1T 5G5 ....................... 542-6243
ASPARAGUS COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY
Pleasant Valley Road, Armstrong V0E 1B0
Dai Scott ............................................................... 546-2421
CARAVEN FARM THEATRE
There is no theatre building - just the great outdoors. Productions have been staged in nearly every corner of the farm - in a field, in the pines, in the barn or the riding ring. The shows range from classics like Shakespeare and Brecht, original works like Horseplay and Cowboy King. Annual productions include a Fall shadow play, a Winter one-act sleigh ride show, and in Summer, a full length musical.
4886 Salmon River Rd.
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4 ...................................... 546-8533
1-888-546-8533
www.caravanfarmtheatre.com
FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
The Native Friendship Centre Program is designed to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal People in an urban environment by supporting self determined activities which encourage equal access to, and participation in Canadian society and which respect Aboriginal cultural distinctiveness.
2904 29th Avenue, Vernon V1T 1Y7 ................. 542-1247
MUSEUM & ARCHIVES (Greater Vernon)
Houses archives, research facilities, and rotating displays. Admission by donation. Wheelchair accessible.
3009 32nd Avenue, Vernon V1T 2L8 ................... 542-3142
www.vernonmuseum.ca
MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Armstrong/Spallumcheen
History of the Armstrong area; shows local artists.
3415 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong V0E 1B0 ... 546-8318
www.asmas.ca
POWERHOUSE THEATRE
To promote interest in and advance knowledge of the
dramatic arts, literature and music, provide facilities for training education and advancement in artistic endeavour by maintaining and operating an active theatre company and provide opportunity for members to participate in all aspects of community theatre on a self sustaining basis.
2901 35th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2S7 ............ 542-6194
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VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY
Regular Hours:
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Statutory Holidays
Admission: Free - Donations are welcome!
3228 - 31 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2H3 ............ 545-3173
THE UPPER NICOLA INDIAN BAND
The people of Upper Nicola Band, with unity and
respect of our traditional values are creating the environment that promotes a higher quality of life for all; through
responsibility, accountability, social, health, education, and
economic development.
Box 3700, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 .......................... 350-3342
www.uppernicolaband.com
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