2010:

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** Ongoing Events

 
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June 2010

• June 7th - Dignity for All - (The campaign for a poverty free Canada) - Join us at 11:00 am to meet with the Dignity for All representatives. more...
  
• June 18th - Five Feminist Minutes - Join us for an evening that provides the opportunity for women to share a talent they have. We can't give you your "15 minutes of fame" but we can give you 5 !
  
• To register or for more information e-mail fivefeministminutes@gmail.com - get ready to express yourself.
• June 22nd OK to Say Presentation Responding to Racism Together
     4:00 pm OK to Say provides education on how individuals can respond to incidents of racism, and supporting those who experience racism.    http://www.oktosay.ca
  

 April 2010

• April 28, 2010 starts 3:00 pm
  

March 2010
 

• March 5th: Brown Bag Lunch Event - Join us for a presentation by Patricia Morgan author of "From Woe to WOW"
  
• 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm
• Bring your lunch, coffee provided
• Join us and Patricia Morgan author and professional speaker.
• Discover that you are Stronger Than You Think
• March 8: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION
• 7:00 PM at The Habitat 248 Leon Ave
• Entertainment: Gypsy Butterfly, Amanda Morazain, Crystal Prince, and Okanagan Punjabi Dance Academy
• Admission by donation.
  
• Presentation: Gert Beadle Award
• 250-762-2355 for more information.
• March 13: CAFE FEMENINO COFFEE $14/lb at Urban Harvest Wharehouse 806 Crowley Ave 9am - 1 pm. Alternately our coffee is always sold from the Kelowna Women's Centre 1492 St Paul Street.
  
•  March 11 and 12: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
• UBC Okanagan Women's Resouce Centre presents a benefit production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. A V-Day 2010 Campaign Event to Stop Violence against Women and Girls.
  March 11 and March 12 at the UBC-O Theatre (SSC 026). Doors open at 7:00 PM for Wine and Raffle and Performance starts at 8:00 PM.
  Tickets: $15 for Non Students, $12 for students.
  Availale Through: The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre (1492 St Paul Street), UBCO Women's Resource Centre UBCO Campus, and 250-215-6062
  Proceeds benefit the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre and City of Joy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  
• March 12-14: WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL
• B.C.'s largest documentary film festival: 33 world-class films in 3 days
• Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Rd and
  
• UBCO UNC Theatre,  333 University Way
• For information call 250-868-0900
• Free Admission, donations accepted for The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre and the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
• Joined by the Kelowna Community Seed Swap Saturday March 13, 10:00am - 3:00 pm at Okanagan College Student Centre
  
• Free Tax Preparation for those on a limited income.
  
• Call 762-2355 to make an appointment.
• At time of appointment bring in your income verification information.
• A volunteer will meet with you to verify that you have brought all the necessary information.
• A volunteer will prepare your tax form during the week and you may pick it up the following week or you will be contacted when your forms are ready for pick up.
• If you cannot make it in by April 30th, 2010 contact the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre 762-2355 to set up another appointment at another date.

February 2010

•  2nd Saturday of Month Cafe Femenino (Fresh Beans) are sold at Urban Harvest Warehouse. Help support the  Women's Resource Centre. $14.00/lb
• Nominate someone for the Gert Beadle Award
  
• Child Protection Workshop

  Public Legal Educational Workshop
  Free Educational Workshop on the following:

Child Protection (Know your rights, know their rights).
Feb. 17th, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Venue:
Okanagan Regional Library
1380 Ellis Street
Kelowna Workshops are designed to ensure time for questions and answer session
Registration Required
Please call Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre at (250) 762-2355 or Email: coordinator@kwrc.netcoordinator@kwrc.netcoordinator@kwrc.netcoordinator@kwrc.net or volcoordinator@kwrc.netvolcoordinator@kwrc.netvolcoordinator@kwrc.netvolcoordinator@kwrc.net
Seating is limited. Refreshments served
Funding provided by the Law Foundation of BC

January 2010

• Open House
  
• Volunteer Tax Program Workshop
• 2nd Saturday of Month Cafe Femenino (Fresh Beans) are sold at Urban Harvest Warehouse. Help support the  Women's Resource Centre. $14.00/lb
• Nominate someone for the Gert Beadle Award
  

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December 2009

• Volunteers needed to sell Rose buttons to help pay for the Candle Light Vigil event. Please call 250-762-2355 ask for Robin or Lynn.
  
• Wednesdays - reading club - 1:00 pm everyone welcome to come and connect with other women.
  
• Saturday, December 5th - The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre presents the film

When:  Saturday, December 5th
Where:  702 Bernard Avenue
Time:  3 pm
Admission by Donation

• Sunday, December 6 - Candlelight Vigil - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  
• 6:00 PM - meet at Springvalley Elementary, 470 Ziprick Road, and walk to the Mindy Tran Memorial at the Ziprick entrance to Misson Creek Park.
• Immediately afterwards will be a short program and refreshments at Springvalley Elementary.
• Women, Men, and children are welcome to this event.
• For more information call 250-762-2355
  
• Seeking Nominations for the 3rd Annual Gert Beadle Award
• To be presented on International Women's Day 2009.
• Open to nominate individuals or groups.
  
• The aim of the GERT BEADLE AWARD is to recognize the value of the invisible work that is done at the community level to enhance women's equality.  The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre understands that the process of change towards women's equality is a slow one, and that it requires perseverance, determination, commitment, and above all solidarity and teamwork.  This is why the criterion for this award is a broad one - we hope to recognize work done at all levels, as well as the diverse needs, experiences, and values of women.
  
  The nominee must be a woman living in the Kelowna area, over the age of 18 and committed to women's equality and social justice.  The nominee may also be a group. The winner needs to be available the evening of March 8th 2009, to accept the award at KWRC's International Women's Day Event to be held at Okanagan College.   The winner will be chosen by the Gert Beadle Nominations Committee.
  
• For more information call 250-762-2355
  

November 2009

• Volunteers needed to sell Rose buttons in November to help pay for the December 6th Candle Light Vigil event. Please call 250-762-2355 ask for Robin or Lynn.
  
• Nov 5, 2009 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - VISION OF HOPE DINNER and SILENT AUCTION - Dinner, Entertainment, and Silent Auction Event - Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Drive - $25 / person, $150 / table of 8 . For information, tickets, or to make a donation, please call 250-762-2355. Please come out for a night of fun, food, and a silent auction. All ticket sales, auction proceeds and donations will support the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre's vision of a new and improved facility to better serve the needs of the women.
  

October 2009

• Oct. 14th, 9:00 am 12:00 pm - Residential Tenancy Workshop - Location: Inn From the Cold 1157 Sutherland Ave (upstairs) - Registration required at 250-762-2355 or email coordinator@kwrc.net
• Oct 16, 8:30 am - 4:00 - Woman's Community Issues Advisory Committee Community Forum - Location: - Royal Anne - Registration required at 250-762-2355 or email coordinator@kwrc.net
• Oct 20, 8:00 am - 9:30 am - Women's Herstory Breakfast - Location: French Cultural Society - Bernard Ave and Richter St - On Oct. 18th 1929 Women were considered "persons" under Canadian Law for the first time in history. Come out and celebrate 80 years of personhood. Admission by Donation
  
• Oct 21, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - Income Assistance (Disability) Workshop - Location: Kelowna Community Resource Office - 120-1735 Dolphin Ave - Registration required at 250-762-2355 or email coordinator@kwrc.net
  

September 2009

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August 2009 

•   August 29th - Kate Reid - 8:00 pm - $15 at the door
  

• An evening of Folk, Indie & Acoustic Music at The Black Box Theatre (1375 Water Street)

  The Soulful & Sassy Kate Reid will be back in Kelowna
  Saturday, August 29th
  In support of the Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre.
  Tickets are $15 & are available at the door 
  

July 2009

• July 24, 2009, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Women's Spa Night
• This is a night for low-income women to have a chance to be pampered. There will be hair dressers and estheticians. There will also be appetizers and refreshments provided, as well as some products for keepsakes. Contact the KWRC 250-762-2355.
  

June 2009

• Friday June 26, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Potluck Lunch and Fashion Home Party Fundraiser
• Bring lunch-appropriate food to share. The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre is hosting a Potluck Lunch and Fashion Home Party Fundraiser, featuring Lavish Fashion Accessories. 50% of Lavish profits from this event go to the Women's Resource Centre. All Women are welcome. Please RSVP.
  

March 2009

• All of March - Kelowna Women's Resource Centre Volunteer Income Tax Program. Please call to book an appointment 250-762-2355

• Sunday March 8th, 2009 - International Women's Day and Annual Gert Beadle Award
  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Venue: @ The Habitat - 248 Leon Ave.
  Celebrate with the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre and our Mistress of Ceremonies 99.9 Sun FM's Susan Knight. Silent Auction and Local Female Entertainment.
  Tickets on Sale Now (Advance $5, at the door $10)
  at the Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre (250) 762-2355
  
  

• March 12 - 15 - World Community Film Festival
  
• BC's largest documentary film festival, 31 world class films.
• Okanagan College 1000 KLO Road
• http://www.ocworldfilmfest.net (250-762-5445)
• Free admission, donations accepted for the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre.
  

• March 21 - Kelowna Women's Art Festival
• Registration Document (doc)
• Rules and Regulations (doc)
• KLO Map (doc)
• Poster (pdf)
  
• In support of the essential services and supports for women that the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre provides our community.
  
• A non juried festival featuring original art designed and created by women and welcomes painting, printmaking, sculpture and pottery, jewelery, drawing, photography and fabric art.
  
• A non refundable $25 entry fee is charged to each participant. In addition a donation of 20% of sales will be made at the end of the day on March 21, 2009 (Receipts can be provided on request.)
• Registration will be accepted on a "first come first served" basis. Confirmation of entry is dependent on receipt of entry fee. Application forms will only be accepted up to Friday March 13, 2009. Please note that the available spaces may be filled prior to the end date of Friday March 13th, 2009. Contact the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre, 1492 St. Paul Street, 250-762-2355
• Please note: We are also seeking musicians for live entertainment on the day and donations for our silent auction.
  

• Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 - Public Legal Education Workshop  Free Educational Workshop on the following legislation:
  Human Rights
  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Venue: Rotary Centre For the Arts
  Workshops are designed to ensure time for questions and answer sessions
  Registration Required by March 16th.
  Please call Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre at (250) 762-2355
  Funding provided by the Notary Foundation

  February 2009

• Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 - Public Legal Education Workshop
  Free Educational Workshop on the following legislation:
  The Residential Tenancy Act
  Wednesday, February 18th
  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  Workshop will cover all aspects of landlord/tenant rights and obligations and dispute resolution
  Venue: Okanagan Regional Library
  1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna
  Workshops are designed to ensure time for questions and answer sessions
  Registration Required
  Please call Kelowna Women’s Resource Centre at (250) 762-2355
  Seating is limited. Refreshments served.
  Funding provided by the Notary Foundation
  
• Seeking Nominations for the 3rd Annual Gert Beadle Award
• To be presented on International Women's Day 2009.
• Nomination Package
• Open to nominate individuals or groups.
  
• The aim of the GERT BEADLE AWARD is to recognize the value of the invisible work that is done at the community level to enhance women's equality.  The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre understands that the process of change towards women's equality is a slow one, and that it requires perseverance, determination, commitment, and above all solidarity and teamwork.  This is why the criterion for this award is a broad one - we hope to recognize work done at all levels, as well as the diverse needs, experiences, and values of women.
  
  The nominee must be a woman living in the Kelowna area, over the age of 18 and committed to women's equality and social justice.  The nominee may also be a group. The winner needs to be available the evening of March 8th 2009, to accept the award at KWRC's International Women's Day Event to be held at Okanagan College. The winner will be chosen by the Gert Beadle Nominations Committee. The award is monetary.

 =================  2008  ==========================
December 2008

• Thursday, December 18th - Celebrate the Christmas Season with the Annual Christmas Open House at the Women's Resource Centre.
  
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• 1492 St Paul St.
• Saturday, December 6 - Candlelight Vigil - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  
• 6:00 PM - meet at Springvalley Elementary, 470 Ziprick Road, and walk to the Mindy Tran Memorial at the Ziprick entrance to Misson Creek Park.
• Immediately afterwards will be a short program and refreshments at Springvalley Elementary.
• Women, Men, and children are welcome to this event.
• Poster (pdf)
• Seeking Nominations for the 3rd Annual Gert Beadle Award
• To be presented on International Women's Day 2009.
• Nomination Package
• Open to nominate individuals or groups.
  
• The aim of the GERT BEADLE AWARD is to recognize the value of the invisible work that is done at the community level to enhance women's equality.  The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre understands that the process of change towards women's equality is a slow one, and that it requires perseverance, determination, commitment, and above all solidarity and teamwork.  This is why the criterion for this award is a broad one - we hope to recognize work done at all levels, as well as the diverse needs, experiences, and values of women.
  
  The nominee must be a woman living in the Kelowna area, over the age of 18 and committed to women's equality and social justice.  The nominee may also be a group. The winner needs to be available the evening of March 8th 2009, to accept the award at KWRC's International Women's Day Event to be held at Okanagan College.   The winner will be chosen by the Gert Beadle Nominations Committee.  The award is monetary.
  

  October, 2008

• Tuesday, October 28th, 8:00 am - Women's Herstory Community Breakfast
• 702 Bernard Ave. (French Cultural Centre)
  
• Admission by donation.
• Special guest Lise Desrosiers and her art exhibit "Portrait of Women".
  
• Culturel Francais de l Okanagan is presenting an exhibition of  her recent works from Oct. 8-28.
  

• Federal Election 2008 Meet the Candidates Events. Come and share good conversation and ask your questions. Coffee and cookies will be served.
  
• Wed. Oct. 1st 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Liberal - Diana Cabot
• Tues. Oct 7th 9:30 am -10:30 am - Conservative - Ron Cannan
• Tues. Oct 7th 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - NDP - Trish Lakes
• Wed. Oct 8th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Green Party - Angela Reid
  

September, 2008

•  Wednesday September 24th 7:00 pm
• Online Safety Workshop
  
• 1492 St Paul St
• ... more information
• Thursday Yoga - check Ongoing Events.
  

August, 2008 

• Friday August 15: Fun Night 7:30 pm
  
• The Habitat (248 Leon) will have a dinner special and a drink special with some of the proceeds going to the Women's Centre. They are going to get a local band to play and have a fun Friday.  It is a great atmosphere, good food, good drink and totally cool people, so hope to see you there Friday night.  It will be fun.
• Support the Women's Centre, support the Habitat, and support local talent all at the same time.
•  Tel: 250.762.2355

June, 2008

• Friday June 13 : Five Feminist Minutes
  
• Please Join Us for Five Feminist Minutes is an idea that we have borrowed (or stolen whichever you prefer) from the Nelson Women's Centre.  It is an evening that provides the opportunity for women to share a talent they have.  We can't give you your 15 minutes of fame but we can give you 5! 
  
• To register or for more information e-mail fivefeministminutes@gmail.com
• Thursday June 26: Office Warming (pre AGM)
• 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
  
• Thursday June 26: Annual AGM
• 6:00 pm , 1492 St Paul St.
  

March, 2008

• March 8 : International Women's Day
•  International Women's Day Poster (download)
  
• The Kelowna Women's Resource Centre presents The 2nd Annual "Gert Beadle Award"
• Entertainment, Wine Reception, Silent Auction
• Saturday 7:00 pm, Okanagan College, 1000 K.L.O. Road
• Tickets: $25
• Gert Beadle Award and International Women's Day 2008
  
• March 1st to April 30th: Free Tax Preparation for those on a limited income.
  
• Call 762-2355 to make an appointment.
• At time of appointment bring in your income verification information.
• A volunteer will meet with you to verify that you have brought all the necessary information.
• A volunteer will prepare your tax form during the week and you may pick it up the following week or you will be contacted when your forms are ready for pick up.
• If you cannot make it in by April 30th, 2008 contact the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre 762-2355 to set up another appointment at another date.
  

February, 2008
January, 2008

** January, 2008

• Internet Literacy and Online Safety Project starts - Questionnaire
• Initial stages of beginning the Internet Literacy and Online Safety Project.
  
• A project to help women feel comfortable accessing the internet, and to teach them about Online Safety. Of special interest helping senior, low income, and immigrant women, but everyone of course is welcome.
  

**  January 07, 2008

• Moving to our new address 1492 St Paul Street.
  

**  January 11, 2008

• Cut off date for nominations for the Gert Beadle Award.
• Gert Beadle Nomination Process
• Gert Beadle Nomination Form
  

____________________  2007 ____________________
December, 2007

**  December 06, 07 2007

• Training Opportunity - Transforming Our Future - Legal Strategies For Equality
  
• Poster - (PDF)
• Registration Form (Doc)
• 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Royal Anne Hotel
  

**  December 06, 07 2007

• Candlelight Vigil
  
• Meet at 7:00 pm at Springvalley Elementary School on Ziprick Rd.
• Walk to the Mindy Tran memorial site and lay roses in memory of the women who have lost their lives to violence.
• Dec 06 statement (html) (doc)
  

• Eight local women will perform at the Kelowna Community Theatre On Friday October 5th at 7:30 pm.
• Tickets available through Ticketmaster.  For more information call 762-2355 .
  
• This is part of the world-wide campaign to end violence against women and girls.  Proceeds go to the Kelowna Women's Resource Centre and the world-wide campaign.
• Director for the Readings will be Eileen Robinson.
  

• Special Guest: Kate Reid 
  
• Thursday July 19th
  
• 248 Leon Ave. (the Habitat)
  
• Doors open at 7:00 pm
• Food and Drinks Available
• $12.00