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Heritage Week in Kelowna – February 20-26th

February 21, 2012|janehoffman|Community Events, General News & Updates, Kelowna Communities, Kelowna Real Estate

It’s that time again! Communities all across B.C. are finding fun and interesting ways to celebrate Heritage Week 2012.

For a complete list of activities happening in Kelowna click HERE
Jane Hoffman Group currently has two Heritage Homes listed:

781 Bernard Avenue

This 1906 residence was traditionally known as “The Leckie House” and is nestled amongst mature landscaping with quaint patio spaces. Click HERE for a more details.

434 Royal Avenue

”The Wasson House” exudes original charm & style. Part of Kelowna’s Heritage Registry. Large sun-filled rooms, 0.3 acre site with lane access. Click HERE for more details.

From HST to PST: Here’s The Details…

February 18, 2012|janehoffman|General News & Updates, HST and Mortgage Information, Tips and Helpful Information

BC Government released today:

VICTORIA – New housing transition measures give certainty to an important economic sector and help to keep taxes equitable throughout the transition as the province returns to the PST, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced.

B.C. will return to the PST on April 1, 2013, meeting the Province’s commitment to return to the PST as quickly and responsibly as possible, while ensuring businesses can plan their training and systems switch-over effectively to apply the sales tax correctly.

Want to read the whole news article?: click HERE

2310 Grantham Road – Newly Listed

February 14, 2012|janehoffman|New Listings

Brand New On The Market: South East Kelowna Acreage

Private rural estate property offering over 2 acres. Spectacular views of Okanagan lake, mountain and city lights by night. The location is close to schools, recreation, dining and shopping. Presently has farm status with peach trees. Residence has good structure to update or build your dream home. 650 square foot detached workshop. Ultimate in privacy with captivating vistas. For more information click here.

Okanagan Community Events February 10-12th

February 10, 2012|janehoffman|Community Events, General News & Updates

Love is in the Okanagan! …….with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there is so much to do with your family or that someone special in your life. I hope you take in one or two of the events listed below! Have a great weekend everyone!

Live Music in Kelowna

This above website lists Venues all over Kelowna that features live music. Check it out!

Hedley Friday February 10^th at 7Pm

Vancouver’s Multiplatinum selling chart toppers Hedley

Vinters Poolside Grill Capri Centre Friday 10 7:30 pm

Anna Jacyszyn a stunning jazz and vocal sensation.

Vernon Winter Carnival and Blues Festival February 11^th 6:00pm

Five of the best Okanagan Blues band will perform at Vernon Recreation Complex

Grateful Fed Bar and Grill on Bernard Friday February 10 the 9:00 pm

Natasha Williamson trained at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Vocal and Piano

Many Hats Theatre in Penticton at the Cannery Stage Friday February 10 8:00 pm

Lost in Yonkers a bittersweet comedy

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra Kelowna Community Theatre Water street Friday February 10 8:00pm

Greatest movie music ever written with Melissa Wilmot bring red violin to life.

Big West Wrestling “ Raise the Roof” Charity Event Saturday February 11^th at 7:30 pm

Proceeds going towards upgrading the East Kelowna Hall

Cup Casions Children’s Cupids Craft Event Saturday February 11^th at 9:00 am

Making edible valentines, Face painting and cupcakes

Okanagan Family Drop in at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre 365 Hartman Road 6-8pm Cost $15.00 for whole family

Open gym experience to practice skill or just have fun trying the equipment.

Valentine’s Day Pony Rides for the little ones Saturday February 11^th at 2:00pm

Pony rides by donation at 5450 Scotty Creek Rd Kelowna

Louise Pitre from Broadway to Paris Rotary Centre of Arts Saturday February 11^th 7:30 pm

Will perform selections from award winning Broadway shows.

Ash Grunwald at Minstrel Café Saturday February 11^th 8:00

Austrailian roots rocker highly acclaimed from the likes of “Rolling Stone Magazine”

The National Ballet of Cuba Kelowna Community Theatre Saturday February 11^th 7:30 pm

First time ever in Kelowna 35 member Ballet of Cuba will perform The Magic of Dance with fiery Latin passion.

Rutland Boys and Girls Club 355 Hartman Road Ages 7-12 Dodgeball Fridays 6-7pm 250-765-3345

Science Centre Vernon Saturday Serious Fun at 1pm! 2704 Polson Park

Explore something different for the young and old at heart. Learn something new and create projects to take home. Experience science in a new and captivating way

Family Matinee Concert Rotary Centre of Arts 3:00 pm Sunday February 12

Winning stories will be brought to life on stage with musical illustrations played by the orchestra

February Freeze up 5km Run & Walk Peachland Community Centre 10 am Sunday February 12

Scenic walk and run to keep the winter doldrums away

Sip with your Sweetheart Sunday February 12^th Westside wine Trail Open house 12:00pm

Join the wineries of the Westside Wine Trail for an afternoon of chocolate and wine indulgence

Love Bug Card Holder – Family Sunday February 12 the 1-4pm

Create a unique love bug card holder to store your valentine’s cards

Family YMCA in Rutland Family Drop in Badminton Sunday February 12th

Big White Weekend Calendar of Events with Culinary Championships and Hang ten Fridays

Kelowna Community Events February 3-5th

February 3, 2012|janehoffman|Community Events, General News & Updates

Another weekend is upon us and once again the Okanagan is the place to be! Offering family events, a festival in Vernon for kids, winter recreation and lots of live music and theatre. This week I found a website that will lead you to live music throughout the valley. Hope you like it!

Once again feel free to email me at jodi@janehoffman.com to add events. I will be taking a couple of the events in this weekend and I hope you do to! Rest, Relax and Play everyone!

Live Music in Kelowna

This above website lists Venues all over Kelowna that features live music. Check it out!

Trickster in the Machine Blackbox Theatre, 1375 Water Street Friday 9:30

Trickster in the Machine is an art inspired party with Djs, video mash up and live performance. Join us in a celebration of technology and prophesy designed to challenge your expectations of progressive hip hop and electronic experience.

Many Hats Theatre present Lost in Yonkers in Penticton Cannery Stage 1475 Fairview Road

Showtimes February 3 & 4th at 8:00pm

First show of the season! Neil Simon bittersweet comedy “Lost in Yonkers” A couple is forced to live with th eir tyrannical grandmother by financial circumstances.

Pirouette Delta Grand Okanagan Resort Saturday February 4^th at 6:00pm

A playful evening of food, wine and dance in support of Ballet Kelowna one Canada’s top then ballet companies in the country

Tracing the Columbia the Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street Saturday February 4^th 10:00 am

Special viewing documentary of the documentary of 1800 km paddle along the Pacific Northwest river systems. Admission is by donation.

Vinters Poolside Grill Saturday February 4^th 7:30 pm

Damian Brennan will play traditional instumentaiton of fiddle, Bodhran, vocals and whistle specializing in haunting melodies and toe tapping fiddle tunes.

Snow shoe adventure at Silver Star Vernon Saturday and Sunday February 4 at 1:00 pm and 5^th at 1:00pm

Backcountry guided adventure to discover the natural wonders of winter. Snowshoes provided or bring your own for discount.

Okanagan Boys and Girls Club Vernon Kids Karnival Sunday February 5^th 12:00pm 3300-37^th Avenue

Fun festival for children and families. Feature crafts, face painting by Kiki the Eco Elf, Games and more.

Kelowna Community Centre Herb Dixon February 4^th at 8pm

30 years in stand up comedy this Local BC comic has engaged numerous audiences with his rubber face and his ability to re create sounds and his humourous storytelling.

Family Sundays at the Kelowna Art Gallery February 5^th 1-4pm Imaginary Landscapes

Using unexpected colours, and imagining different places creating landscapes with a story to tell.

Minstrel Café 4638 Lakeshore Road Friday February 3^rd at 8pm

Live Music with Calum Hughes Collective.

Minstrel Café 4638 Lakeshore Road Saturday February 4^th at 8 pm

Local Bluesman Sherman Doucette with Cole Leaver

Long Road Home Creekside Theatre Lake Country 10241 Bottomwood lake Road

Friday 3rd Families and individuals of all ages. Action packed adventure that brings a story to life.

Admission is free but donations appreciated.

Okanagan Family Drop in at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre 365 Hartman Road 6-8pm Cost $15.00 for whole family

February 4th Open gym experience to practice skill or just have fun trying the equipment.

Science Centre Vernon Saturday Serious Fun at 1pm! 2704 Polson Park

On Sunday February explore something different for the young and old at heart. Learn something new and create projects to take home. Experience science in a new and captivating way

Kelowna YMCA: Family Drop-in Badminton

(Children under 10 yrs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) Sunday 9:30-11:30am. Climbing wall, family fun centre and swimming. For full schedule, please follow the link below:

Big White Weekend Events

Big White is hosting a Super Bowl Party and much more

Midnight Snow Shoe at the Nordic Trails Saturday February 4th

Access the above link to register.

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Indoor Farmers Market -Saturday, 9am-1pm.

Fresh produce, eggs and fresh fruit, dried fruit, local cereals, gluten-free baking, and other specialty items.

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Toonie Swim Friday, 7pm

Capital News Centre: Public Skating – Friday, 6:30-7:45pm and Saturday, 6:00-8:15pm

Okanagan Community Events January 27-29

January 27, 2012|janehoffman|Community Events, General News & Updates

Out and about in the Okanagan! Lots of Family events offered this weekend from Creative activities to Snowshoe scavenger hunts to music and theatre. If you are looking for something to do to fill your weekend the Okanagan has lots to offer. If there is community event that your centre is planning feel free to email me at jodi@janehoffman.com so our office can place on weekly schedule Have a great weekend everyone!

Jars of Clay Kelowna Community Theatre Saturday 28 7:30 pm

Jars of Clay will be in Canada for one weekend. Returning to Kelowna for the first time in five years, this multi-platinum, Grammy award winning Gospel Rock group promises a night of great music you won’t soon forget.

The Bug Guys Present Family Fun at Okanagan Heritage Museum Saturday 28, 12:00 pm

The Okanagan Heritage Museum will be hosting a presentation of the creepy crawly variety as part of the Aliens Among US invasive species exhibit which is on now. Kids will enjoy a fun presentation featuring a fascinating display of mounted insects as well as hands on learning, and it’s sure to be a great learning experience for bug lovers of all ages! They can even hold some of the harmless specimens such as the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach!

Que Bola? Magic Family Fun at Creekside Theatre in Lake Country

Friday January 27 at 7:30 250-766-9309 for tickets

Performance is rich with music, dance and of course magic of Cuba.

Movies for Kids at Creekside Theatre in Lake Country is showing Puss and Boots donation only

Saturday 1:30 and 7pm

The Mississippi Sheiks Tribute Project at Rotary Centre of Arts Jan 27 7:30 pm

Joining the band onstage is triple Juno awarded Jim Byrnes and Del Rey.

Landscape Silhouettes at the Art Gallery Cost is $4.00 1-4pm on Sunday January 29

Participants will create a silhouette painting using watercolour, and cut out construction paper!

Free Family Fun Night at Parkinson Rec Centre Saturday January 28 6:00-8:30

Gym activities, quiet play tot room, Bouncing inflatables, Swimming from 6-8pm and gaming stations set up.

Science Centre Vernon January 28^th new exhibit opens to public. Open regular hours with special presentation at 1:00 pm

Highly interactive exhibit that explores the technical, psychological, and physical challenges of life in space.

My Favorite Fairy Tale January 27,28,29

Event Location: Bumbershoot Children’s Theatre 125-1295 Cannery Lane Kelowna, BC Start Time 6:30 pm and matinees at 2:00pm

Vinters Poolside Grill January 27 at 7:30 pm 1171 Harvey Ave at the Capri

Vintner’s Poolside Grill is pleased to present Rann Berry & The Random Act playing some classic rock tunes.

White Rabbit Snowshoe Festival & Race Saturday January 28 9:00am to 5:00 pm

Free snowshoe races for kids 9 & under, a family scavenger hunt, bonfire and cookout Registration is required

Kelowna YMCA: Family Drop-in Badminton

(Children under 10 yrs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) 9:30-11:30am. Climbing wall, family fun centre and swimming. For full schedule, please follow the link below:

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Indoor Farmers Market -Saturday, 9am-1pm.

Fresh produce, eggs and fresh fruit, dried fruit, local cereals, gluten-free baking, and other specialty items.

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Toonie Swim Friday, 7pm

Capital News Centre: Public Skating – Friday, 6:30-7:45pm and Saturday, 6:00-8:15pm

New Lakeshore Listing

January 26, 2012|janehoffman|General News & Updates, Luxury Homes, New Listings, Waterfront Real Estate

Panoramic Okanagan Lake Views offered at 5550 Lakeshore Road in the Upper Mission area of Kelowna.

Unstoppable lakeviews! 375 feet of lakeshore. Exterior and Interior is finished in natural elements that compliment and blend with the surrounding beauty. Two wood stoves and conventional wood fireplace, vaulted cedar ceilings with inset skylights, harwood and slate flooring. Spacious decks provide unobstructed lakeviews Private guest cottage contains a bedroom and full bathroom and is accessed from the main house through a breezeway. Timber beam constructed gazebo resides on the lakeside and leads to a private wharf. Quiet and private setting with boutiques, dining, wineries and shopping nearby. The Okanagan is a year round playground and this property allows you to enjoy it to the fullest. Click HERE for more details.

Kelowna Community Events January 20-23

January 20, 2012|janehoffman|Community Events, General News & Updates

MPs Justin Trudeau and Marc Garneau visit the Okanagan this weekend

Two of Canada’s brightest political stars will touch down in the Okanagan this weekend. MP Justin Trudeau will land on Saturday for a one-day visit and MP Marc Garneau will arrive on Sunday, leaving Monday afternoon.

http://kelownalakecountry.liberal.ca/events/weekend-events-mps-justin-trudeau-and-marc-garneau-visit-the-okanagan/

City and Colour with special guest The Low Anthem

January 21 – 7:30 Pm at Kelowna Community Theatre on Water street

City and Colour – performing at 2012 JUNO AWARDS

http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/Page3531.aspx?ViewMode=View&DateTime=634627710000000000&PageMode=View

Joining City and Colour on the Canadian run is THE LOW ANTHEM, an
indie-folk quartet hailing from Providence, Rhode Island lauded for their
dynamic live shows and incredible multi-instrumentalism.

My Favorite Fairy Tale

6:30 January 21 and 22

125-1295 Cannery Lane

http://www.welcometokelowna.com/events/shows_and_theatres/events/Shows_Theatre/12/01/19/My_Favourite_Fairy_Tale

The Queen of Hearts has lost her tarts and needs to go back to her favorite fairy tales to solve the mystery of their disappearance. With the help of the audience and her “not so capable” assistant Kerry O’Heane, can the Queen of Hearts solve this delicious mystery? This sweet interactive performance, perfect for young children and families, has been a hit at children’s festivals, regional and community theatres and schools throughout Alberta and BC for over eight years.

A Funny thing happened to me on the way to the forum

Show times Evenings and Matinees

1379 Ellis Street, Kelowna BC V1Y 1Z9

http://www.kelownaactorsstudio.com/blog-3/files/5bfda1deed1a57556343e02f79183bfb-5.html

Join the ultimate toga party. It’s a crazy knockabout comedy and one of the funniest musicals ever written! This is pure unabashed debauchery filled with tunes that will keep you singing for days.

Sherman Doucette Live

Vintner’s Poolside Grill is pleased to present Sherman “Tank” Doucette, a local Blues legend, soulful singer and one of Canada’s top harmonica players.

January 20 at 7:30pm Capri Hotel on Harvey

Nature Collage Family Sundays

http://www.kelownaevents.info/index.php?option=events&main_id=17039

Kelowna Art Gallery start 1pm

Participants will using coloured paper and tissue paper, participants will create beautiful collaged landscape with textures.

Kelowna YMCA: Family Drop-in Badminton

(Children under 10 yrs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) 9:30-11:30am. Climbing wall, family fun centre and swimming. For full schedule, please follow the link below: http://www.kfy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Daily-Facilty-Schedule-January.pdf

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Indoor Farmers Market -Saturday, 9am-1pm.

Fresh produce, eggs and fresh fruit, dried fruit, local cereals,
gluten-free baking, and other specialty items.

West Kelowna Museum: Science Made Fun – Saturday, 10:00 am.

These workshops are for children ages 6-12. Pre-registration
is required as space is limited. Workshop cost is $10+HST per session. Pre-register for 8 or more sessions to receive a 20% discount. Visit www.ScienceMadeFunOK.net

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Toonie Swim Friday, 7pm

Capital News Centre: Public Skating – Friday, 6:30-7:45pm and Saturday, 6:00-8:15pm

Kelowna Community Events: January 13-15

January 13, 2012|janehoffman|Community Events, General News & Updates

Jodi and her kids had a chance to stop by the Science Centre in Vernon last weekend and took in a talk on Astronomy – What a great asset for the Okanagan Valley. Please let us know if there is an event you would like to see posted on our blog at jodi@janehoffman.com.

Kelowna YMCA: Family Drop-in Badminton (Children under 10 yrs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) 9:30-11:30am. Climbing wall, family fun centre and swimming. For full schedule, please follow the link below: http://www.kfy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Daily-Facilty-Schedule-January.pdf

Kelowna Library: Cocoa Club Weekly- every Sunday, 1:00-1:45pm at the library on Ellis Street. For ages 8-12 years. Free and drop-in. Meet in the bean bag corner on the first floor. A new novel will be chosen monthly. For more information follow the link below: http://kelownalibrary.posterous.com/new-programs-in-the-new-year

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Indoor Farmers Market -Saturday, 9am-1pm. Fresh produce, eggs and fresh fruit, dried fruit, local cereals,
gluten-free baking, and other specialty items.

West Kelowna Museum: Science Made Fun - Saturday, 10:00 am. These workshops are for children ages 6-12. Pre-registration
is required as space is limited. Workshop cost is $10+HST per session. Pre-register for 8 or more sessions to receive a 20% discount. Visit www.ScienceMadeFunOK.net

Art Gallery: Family Sundays, 1-4pm. Cost is $4 (includes HST) per person, which includes participation in the activity and gallery admission. Contact the Gallery at 250-762-2226 for more information or visit their website at: http://kelownaartgallery.com/programming/family-sundays/

Parkinson Recreation Centre: Toonie Swim Friday, 7pm

Capital News Centre: Public Skating – Friday, 6:30-7:45pm and Saturday, 6:00-8:15pm

Heritage Week in Kelowna – February 20-26th

For a complete list of activities happening in Kelowna click HERE

Jane Hoffman Group currently has two Heritage Homes listed:

From HST to PST: Here’s The Details…

2310 Grantham Road – Newly Listed

Brand New On The Market: South East Kelowna Acreage

Okanagan Community Events February 10-12th

Kelowna Community Events February 3-5th

Okanagan Community Events January 27-29

New Lakeshore Listing

Panoramic Okanagan Lake Views offered at 5550 Lakeshore Road in the Upper Mission area of Kelowna.

Kelowna Community Events January 20-23

Kelowna Community Events: January 13-15

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