730 Whitevale Road Lumby, BC V0E 2G7 Press Release New Classrooms at Local Independent School Open Lumby, BC: The official opening of the new classroom building at Cedar Bridge School, on Friday November 18, 2016, at 2 pm, will celebrate the completion of two elementary grades classrooms. Cedar Bridge School will be hosting a simple Celebratory Ribbon Cutting event and Open House as a means of acknowledging and thanking all the trades, volunteers, and financial donors who contributed to bring this classroom into existence. The event will also serve to officially introduce the school, and the new classrooms, to the community and the North Okanagan. This event is open to all who wish to attend. The celebration will include musical performances by the elementary grades. There will be an informal Open House and Social with refreshments after the presentations, where attendees are invited to visit the new classrooms and experience the school. The new building houses two elementary classrooms, that are spatially designed for accommodating active learning, and are lazure painted with age-specific colours to enliven the rooms. Planning for a second classroom building is set to begin in spring of 2017 with the goal of offering grades 1-8 at Cedar Bridge School. Cedar Bridge School has been in operation since 2006, and is operated by The Bridge Educational Society, a registered charity. Since its inception, it has grown from offering only preschool programs to now having a full range of early childhood programs through to Grade 6, with plans to expand through to Grade 8. Situated on an organic farm and nestled into a forest, the school integrates both nature and farm experiences into its Waldorf-inspired curriculum. It's aesthetic location, unique outdoor and Waldorf-inspired curriculum, and appealing learning environment has attracted families from around the country and as far away as Nevada. As an employer, Cedar Bridge School now employs 13 staff and continues to grow. For further information contact: School Office 250 547-9212 info@cedarbridgeschool.org Roxanne Brierley (Board President) 250 550-6429 rlbrierley@shaw.ca Lorna Church (Board Secretary) 250 503-6637 www.cedarbridgeschool.org https://www.facebook.com/cedarbridgeschool/?fref=ts
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016
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OPEN HOUSE (with refreshments)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 8
TIME: 7 - 8:45pm
WHERE: White Valley Community Hall, Lumby
You are welcome to visit and see what we are all about!
(18 and over)
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Lavington Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast
Friday Nov 11 starts at 8:30 am.
At the Lavington Fire Hall.
Breakfast will be by donation.
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
On Friday November 11, a Remembrance Day Service will be held at the Lavington Centennial Park Cenotaph. Assemble at 10:30 am, service starts at 10:45 am. The Lavington Firemen will serve refreshments at the fire hall following the ceremonies. Come to remember and honour the men and women, past and present, who have served. Many who have given their lives for their country and our freedom.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Okanagan Artisans Guild 37th Annual Show & Sale
November 25 & 26, 2016
Vernon Lodge, Highway 97N (3914 32 Street), Vernon, BC
High-quality, fine arts & crafts show – the longest running of its kind in The Okanagan, and the show of choice for many of the region's professional artisans.
Free admission & coat check. Coffee & Wine Bar available.
Times: Friday, 12 noon - 8:00pm & Saturday, 9:30am - 3:30pm.
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MONASHEE
TOASTMASTERS
Learning communication and leadership skills in a
safe and friendly environment
Open House
(with refreshments)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 8
TIME: 7- 8:45pm
WHERE: White Valley Community Hall, Lumby
You are welcome to visit and see what we are all about!
(18 and over)
FOR MORE INFO:
Mike 250 547-9335 or Marena 250 547-9572
Facebook: District 21 Monashee Toastmasters
For general information: www.toastmasters.org