Central Okanagan Heritage Society

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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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 pass to BNA Brewing Co's FIRESIDE FESTIVAL is one of the silent auction items.

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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11/06/2024

There are only two days left to purchase tickets to the COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser at Creekside Theatre!

Don't miss all the great silent auction items that have been donated.

Here is another great item for the evening's silent auction- a lovely ocean resin board and a $50 gift certificate to KnotaKnockoff. Created by Kimm Belisle.

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11/04/2024

The COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser is coming up fast!

There are still some tickets available for the November 7th performance at Creekside Theatre.

A number of gift certificates have been donated for the silent auction. Don't forget to bring cash, cheques, or a credit card. There will be lots of great items to bid on!

19 Okanagan Grill and Bar: www.dine19.com
Kelowna Esthetics Studio: www.kelownaestheticsstudio.ca

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11/04/2024

Don't miss all the great silent auction items that have been donated to the COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser on November 7th at Creekside Theatre. There are still some tickets available but they are going fast!

Here is another great item for the evening's silent auction- a lovely piece by Ann Marie Lewis of soulroots moss art in North Vancouver. https://www.soulroots.ca/

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11/04/2024

Don't miss all the great silent auction items that have been donated to the COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser on November 7th at Creekside Theatre. There are still some tickets available but they are going fast!

Thank you Irina Bakumenko for donating this lovely print of Guisachan House and a 2025 calendar of beautiful heritage homes for the silent auction.

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10/30/2024

Wow!! Still feels unreal- we are so grateful!!

https://globalnews.ca/video/10837849/heritage-society-gets-keys-to-historic-kelowna-home/

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Watch Heritage society gets keys to historic Kelowna home Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

10/30/2024

What a special day for the Central Okanagan Heritage Society!

A huge heartfelt thank you to the Bennett and Tozer families, who donated the historic Bennett House to COHS. The society was handed the keys to the house by Steve Bennett.

To help COHS get started in looking after this historic building, the Bennett Tozer families also had Kristine Bugayong, the executive director of the Central Okanagan Foundation, present a cheque to Sarah Porter, COHS managing director.

What a Great Day!!

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10/21/2024

Don't miss all the great silent auction items that have been donated to the COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser on November 7th at Creekside Theatre. There are still tickets available!

Thank you Jim Elwood for donating the lovely painting of Kasugai Gardens for the silent auction.

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10/19/2024

Don't miss all the great silent auction items that have been donated to the COHS "Hits for Heritage" fundraiser on November 7th at Creekside Theatre. There are still tickets available!
Off the Grid Winery has donated this lovely basket of wine, yoga, and local treats. Thank You OTG! https://www.offthegridorganicwinery.com/

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