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Sherlock Holmes takes the stage for mystery with modern twist
March 11, 2025
Kelowna theatre-goers, hold onto your detective hats 鈥 something fiendish is afoot.This March the Red Dot players are set to transport attendees to London, 1889 in a thrilling new adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles, bringing the legendary detective mystery to life with a fresh twist of humor and a modern sensibility.Join Sherlock Holmes and her colleague Dr. Jane Watson as the dynamic duo investigates a most intriguing mystery.For 91制片厂 Instructor DeAnna MacArthur portraying Sherlock鈥檚 trusty companion Dr. Watson as a wom...
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Doors Open at 91制片厂 events welcome communities across the region
March 6, 2025
After successfully wrapping up its student-focused Open Houses, 91制片厂 (91制片厂) is keeping its doors open and welcoming the broader community to its campuses through a new series of Doors Open at 91制片厂 events. These events are designed to welcome everyone 鈥 from alumni and families to local businesses and curious community members 鈥 offering a behind-the-scenes look at 91制片厂鈥檚 campuses, programs, and learning spaces.鈥淎t 91制片厂, we believe that education should be accessible, welcoming and supportive for every learner, no matter the...
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Skills Regionals and Spaghetti Bridge at 91制片厂 February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend the Skills Regionals 2025 event, including the annual Spaghetti Bridge competition, at 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus this Friday. Over 200 school students from across the Okanagan Valley will take part in skills building events in carpentry, welding, culinary, engineering and architecture, introducing them to the 91制片厂 community. When: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025Most competitions start at 10 a.m.Spaghetti Bridge: Bridge building 10 a.m. to noon. Judging at noon.Closing ceremony a...
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Camp 91制片厂 in Penticton: 鈥淪afe and supportive鈥 Spring Break edition
February 14, 2025
91制片厂 is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Spring Break kids鈥 camps in Penticton, bringing innovative and engaging educational experiences to local youth during the upcoming break.For many families, activity camps are more than just a way to keep kids active during the break 鈥 they鈥檙e an opportunity for growth, learning, and confidence building. For Isabella Tamayo, Camp 91制片厂 provided exactly that.Last summer in Penticton, Isabella attended the Survivor and Babysitting camps where she discovered new interest...
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Giving Tuesday raises $12K for student food security
December 18, 2024
Thanks to a number of generous donations from 91制片厂 faculty, staff and our community, the shelves in 91制片厂鈥檚 student union food banks and the KLO community fridge will be well stocked for the holidays. 91制片厂 Foundation鈥檚 Giving Tuesday food drive inspired hundreds of donated food items and cash donations totalling more than $12,000 in support of student food security through November and December. This includes a $5,000 donation from the 91制片厂 Faculty Association (91制片厂FA). Donations made to the Student ...
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91制片厂 Foundation distributes over $500,000 in student awards for fall semester
December 4, 2024
For Lucas Weigert, receiving awards was the moment he knew he had made the right choice to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.Weigert, a second year Associate of Science student, was a student speaker at 91制片厂鈥檚 (91制片厂) Kelowna Awards Celebration November 21. The event was one of three held in November that saw more than $550,000 distributed to 91制片厂 students across the region.Weigert is completing his first two years of his undergraduate degree at 91制片厂 before pursuing medical school.鈥淲hen you鈥檙e constantly studying you can ha...
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Community rallies for recreation: Thrive Here campaign hits major fundraising milestone
November 27, 2024
Thanks to a number of passionate individuals and organizations, the finish line for the Thrive Here campaign to build a gymnasium at 91制片厂 is now in sight.The 91制片厂 (91制片厂) Foundation is announcing it has raised $12 million towards its $14-million goal to build a Recreation and Wellness Centre on the Kelowna campus.鈥淚t is truly a team effort by our community to make this centre a reality,鈥 says Helen Jackman, executive director of the 91制片厂 Foundation.鈥淲e want to thank everyone who has selflessly donated to help us g...
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91制片厂 faculty member Amy Modahl presents Redactions at the Kelowna Art Gallery
November 22, 2024
Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, 91制片厂 instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl鈥檚 creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the ...
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Vernon community help Sunflower Childcare Centre blossom into reality
November 13, 2024
When Clara Cheung gets ready to travel to 91制片厂 (91制片厂) each morning, she now is able to do so with her two-year-old son Pak Sen in tow.Clara is on her way to attend class at the Vernon campus; Pak Sen is about to enter the campus鈥檚 new childcare centre.The Sunflower Childcare Centre / sm煤kwa蕯xn虛 sc蓹c蓹malla itskn snma蕯maya蕯tn on 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus opened at the start of October, creating much-needed new childcare spaces for student parents, faculty and community members.鈥淔or me, this centre has made a huge impact on my ...
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91制片厂 alum gives $25K to power of sport
November 8, 2024
鈥楽port teaches you to handle any challenge,鈥 says Kelly LoudounKelly Loudoun has no regrets when he looks back at his decision to attend 91制片厂 (91制片厂) and study business, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours.鈥淵ou can鈥檛 deny the power of the 91制片厂 business degree,鈥 says Loudoun, who owns Loudoun Construction and Development, now in its fifth year.鈥淏eing an entrepreneur is difficult and it鈥檚 a lot of hard work. Having been through those challenging experiences and lean years, it becomes quite rewarding as...
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Unwrap a winter of fun with Camp 91制片厂-inspired After School Programs at 91制片厂
October 31, 2024
Local parent Angie Kunz enrolled her daughter in Camp 91制片厂 for the first time this past summer and was impressed by the diverse course offerings and incredible staff.Now, Angie and families in Kelowna and Penticton have the opportunity to introduce their kids to education-focused programs with the expansion of Camp 91制片厂 from summer camps to include After School Programs beginning in January 2025."I chose Camp 91制片厂 for my daughter because there were several programs that fit her interests,鈥 shares Angie. 鈥淪he had such a great experience at...
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91制片厂 students lead the charge with Enactus91制片厂鈥檚 project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For 91制片厂 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 91制片厂 (Enactus91制片厂) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it鈥檚 about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus91制片厂 project, 鈥淩evive,鈥 was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools a...
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Award-Winning Chef Shucks Up Fun at Upcoming Tasting Festival
October 23, 2024
Infusions Restaurant at 91制片厂 has been one of Kelowna鈥檚 best-kept culinary secrets, but word is getting out as diners are going public, serving up excellent reviews. The restaurant, led by former Top Chef contestant Ruth Wigman, received OpenTable鈥檚 2024 Diner鈥檚 Choice award, which recognizes outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.Chef Wigman, who competed on Food Network鈥檚 Canada鈥檚 Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, noted the impressive achievement is a testament to the student chefs who prepar...
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Tom Dyck joins 91制片厂 Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The 91制片厂 Foundation is pleased to welcome Tom Dyck, who is joining its Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. We asked Tom to share what motivated him to volunteer his time and how education has transformed his own life.What inspired you to join the 91制片厂 Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at 91制片厂 are in such demand and are just not pro...
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Camp 91制片厂: Where Summer Fun Meets Support
July 29, 2024
Summer is in full swing at 91制片厂 campuses across Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm, where Camp 91制片厂 has opened its doors once again. Running throughout the summer, Camp 91制片厂 aims to engage children in a variety of interests from engineering and arts to music, science, culinary arts, trades, and computers. With hundreds of children expected weekly, the campuses are buzzing with laughter and excitement as kids dive into their passions.For families like the Smiths, Camp 91制片厂 isn't just a summer camp鈥攊t's a vital sup...
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Paddle fundraiser raises over $29,000 for Sunflower Childcare Centre
July 25, 2024
On July 20th, Kristin (Postill) Holomis and her team paddled the length of Kalamalka Lake (18km) in support of the 91制片厂 Foundation鈥檚 Sunflower childcare campaign, raising more than $29,000 in just a few weeks.鈥淪tand Up For鈥 is an annual local fundraising effort by Kristin Holomis and Brittney Page where they paddleboard the length of Kalamalka Lake in support of a chosen charity. This year they paddled for 91制片厂鈥檚 new Sunflower Childcare Centre, located on the Vernon campus. Scheduled to open in September, The Sunflower Chi...
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