Central Okanagan Heritage Society

03/06/2025

Very appropriate- thanks for the share Kelowna 👌

With the Brier in town we thought this vintage curling photo would be right "on the button". Love the pioneering spirit and the clever use of frozen log rounds as curling stones!
Titled: Curling on the Kettle
Date: Circa 1930
Location: The Kettle River
Credits: Kettle River Museum, Courtesy of the Gane family

03/02/2025

Thank you to all who supported, volunteered & attended Heritage Week in the Central Okanagan!!! 😊😀

02/19/2025

What a fun opening event to our Heritage Week in the Central Okanagan ! Lots more events all week long, listed on our website!
www.okheritagesociety.com

Feb. 17, 2025

02/18/2025

02/17/2025

MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
Heritage Week 2025 February 17-23, 2025
WHEREAS each year, National Heritage Week is celebrated across Canada; the City of Kelowna recognizes the importance of protecting and conserving our rich and diverse heritage by proclaiming Heritage Week; and
WHEREAS during Heritage Week, a group of Kelowna organizations highlights the heritage and culture of our beautiful valley with a wide variety of public events to recognize and celebrate the people and places that represent the best of our collective heritage; and
WHEREAS heritage creates and encourages economic activity, job creation and tourism, and our community is enhanced and sustained by its heritage places and spaces; and
WHEREAS Heritage Week recognizes the legacy that is the foundation of our community, connecting our citizens through shared values and creating a place of pride and social well-being; and
WHEREAS "Pastimes for Past Times" is the theme for Heritage Week 2025 and celebrates the many ways people spent their leisure time throughout history, exploring how these activities have contributed to the cultural fabric of today. Details of all the local events can be found at okheritagesociety.com;
THEREFORE I, Tom Dyas, as Mayor of the City of Kelowna, do hereby proclaim February 17 to 23, 2025 as
Heritage Week 2025
In the City of Kelowna, Province of British Columbia

02/10/2025

This year, Heritage Week: Pastimes in Past Times celebrates the many ways people spent their leisure time throughout history, exploring how these activities have contributed to the cultural fabric of today.

From February 17 to 23, 2025, culture and heritage organizations across the province will host events in their community to celebrate Heritage Week. We encourage everyone to attend an event and support our community’s Heritage.
A list of local events and organizations that are participating will be on the COHS Website: https://okheritagesociety.com/heritage-week/

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02/01/2025

From February 17 to 23, 2025, culture and heritage organizations across the province will host events in their community to celebrate Heritage Week. We encourage everyone to attend an event and support our community’s Heritage.
A list of local events and organizations that are participating will be on the COHS Website: https://okheritagesociety.com/heritage-week/

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02/01/2025

01/27/2025

This year, Heritage Week: Pastimes in Past Times celebrates the many ways people spent their leisure time throughout history, exploring how these activities have contributed to the cultural fabric of today.

From February 17 to 23, 2025, culture and heritage organizations across the province will host events in their community to celebrate Heritage Week. We encourage everyone to attend an event and support our community’s Heritage.

A list of local events and organizations that are participating will be on the COHS Website: https://okheritagesociety.com/heritage-week/

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01/26/2025

This year, Heritage Week: Pastimes in Past Times celebrates the many ways people spent their leisure time throughout history, exploring how these activities have contributed to the cultural fabric of today.

From February 17 to 23, 2025, culture and heritage organizations across the province will host events in their community to celebrate Heritage Week. We encourage everyone to attend an event and support our community’s Heritage.

A list of local events and organizations that are participating will be on the COHS Website: https://okheritagesociety.com/heritage-week/

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12/11/2024

Hello Folks!! Sarah here, Executive Director with the COHS!! First off, I want to say wow!!! What a whirlwind of activity these last couple of months!!!

All since Oct.1st:
We've been told that the Bennett's are donating their Historic Heritage House to our non-profit Heritage society (WOW!!), less than 30 days later, we were handed the keys to the Heritage home, then we had our awesome Hits for Heritage Fundraiser Nov. 7th (see photo with our fabulous volunteers!!), 2 days later, we moved into our new office (at the Heritage house!) & then Dec.1st., we had a full house at our annual Christmas at Benvoulin event for the community!!!

I wanted to come on here, and not only thank the volunteers (see picture!) and businesses that donated items for the Hits for Heritage fundraiser at Creekside Theater, but EVERYONE that attended, donated or has helped us out in ANY WAY these last couple months!!! It surely takes a community, and we've felt the love!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Please support your local businesses, as they are always the first ones to offer to donate something for any charitable cause!

The Art Of Fine Catering, Alexandra Little;
Kelowna Yoga House;
19 Okanagan/Frind Winery;
Fireside Festival Pass ;
Quail’s Gate Winery;
Kelowna Candle Factory;
KNOTaknockoff Charcuterie Board w/Workshop;
Off the Grid Organic Winery;
One Night Stay in Suite Hotel;
Kelowna Esthetics Studio;
Elevate Your Life Cards, Rebecca Chapple;
Kelowna Genealogical Society;
Soul Roots MossArt, Ann Marie Lewis;
Original Painting Kasugai Gardens by Jim Elwood; Deadman J Create Abstract Artwork by Charlotte; SoundBath Healing Package for 2, Michele Harper; 2025 Calender/Original Painting by Irina Bakumenko; Ninestyles Artwork, Jeannine Beaulac;
2 Handmade Baby Quilts, Dorothy VanderRee;

AND the lovely individuals who donated $ and/or gift cards towards something in a silent auction package: Sharon & Phillip Blaker, Madelaine Hicks, Maxine Dehart, Barb Frim, Shaun Johnston, Lorri Dauncey & of course our Board of Directors whom are all doing something (ALL THE TIME!) to help promote, attend, volunteer, pack/move, advocate, educate, and donate! THANK YOU!!!

11/27/2024

Only 5 sleeps left until our annual Christmas At Benvoulin!

Don't miss this special event which takes place Sunday, Dec 1st at the Benvoulin Heritage Church, 2279 Benvoulin Road.

The program starts at 2pm.

The doors open at 1:30pm.

Seating is limited.

Admission is by donation (suggested donation is $5 a person)

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11/21/2024

Don't miss our annual Christmas At Benvoulin!

Come Enjoy Some Christmas Music by the Okanagan Vocal Harmony group, a Christmas Story by Sheila Dyer,
And Seasonal Goodies In the Beautiful Benvoulin Heritage Church!

This beloved event takes place Sunday, December 1st at the Benvoulin Heritage Church, 2279 Benvoulin Road. The program starts at 2pm. The doors open at 1:30pm.

Seating is limited.

Admission is by donation (suggested donation is $5 a person)

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11/19/2024

Don't miss our annual Christmas At Benvoulin!

Come Enjoy Some Christmas Music, a Christmas Story,
And Seasonal Goodies In the Beautiful Benvoulin Heritage Church!

This special event takes place Sunday, December 1st at the Benvoulin Heritage Church, 2279 Benvoulin Road. The program starts at 2pm. The doors open at 1:30pm.

Seating is limited.

Admission is by donation (suggested donation is $5 a person)

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11/07/2024

The COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser is almost here!

There are a few tickets available for tomorrow's performance at Creekside Theatre.

A big thank you to Charlotte Deadman Jones, of Deadman J. Create, who donated this painting.

Tickets for the 50/50 Raffle will be sold. The proceeds will go towards repairing and upgrading the fire alarm system at the historic Benvoulin Heritage Church.

Don't forget to bring cash, cheques, or a credit card. There will be lots of great items to bid on!

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