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Saturday, November 5, 2016

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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www.okanaganartisansguild.com

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET in Lumby featuring products by local artisans, craftspeople, and home-based businesses.
No entry fee, but donation to Food Bank appreciated.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
9AM-4PM
For information call Murray at 778-473-0013

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

 

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Food & medical supplies to Guatemala

Local Lavington residents, Denis & Eileen Nogue would like to thank everyone who has made a donation, we have raised over $12,000.00. towards the shipping of a 40 foot container with over 1 million servings of donated Gleaners food and medical supplies to Guatemala. The Nogue's will be working with Mision Hispana reachingtheamericas.com  and will be implementing a much needed feeding program at a public school as well as feeding the most vulnerable and poor. If you would still like to make a financial contribution, 100% of the proceeds will be used towards the project.  Tax receiptable donations can be made to Lavington Fellowship Baptist Church, (marked Container Project)  9681 School Rd., Coldstream, B.C. V1B 3G4. 
For more information contact Denis or Eileen at 250-545-1672 or email mailto:noguesinguatemala@gmail.com 

Lavington Community School Gym programs

All activities are held in the gym portion of our Community School on School Road ... please leave your "outside" shoes in the foyer and change into your game shoes.  

Lavington Adult Co-ed Volleyball - Tues and Friday evenings 7- 9:30 pm
Join us for an evening of fun - Tues nights are geared for beginner, intermediate players with the goal of gaining skills of the game.  Friday nights are a tad more competitive with emphasis on bump, set, spike - come check us out and decide which night is right for you!

Adult Co-ed Fitness/Walking - Mon and Thurs evenings 7 - 8:15 pm
Adult Co-ed Badminton - Mon and Thurs evenings 8:15 - 9:30 pm
This is a new activity and we look forward to seeing you there.  

Adult Co-ed Pickleball - Wednesday 5 - 7 pm
This activity is locally supported with players bringing in their own nets/supports - a huge thank you for your part in trying to establish a local interest -  if this is an activity you think you might be interested in, please drop in and ask questions, observe or try it out.

The focus here is to get our Community in and using our facility - it makes us all healthy.  If you have any questions, you can email them to: drn.nadinerose@gmail.com or call 778-475-2552.

Lavington Fellowship Baptist Church programs

Nov. 4th.  Jr. High Youth Group (grades 6-8).  Angry Birds!  Come angry, leave happy.  No Pigs allowed!

Nov. 18-20th.  Jr. High retreat at Sunnybrae Bible Camp!  Grades 6-8.  Cost $90 for the weekend.  Register with Pastor Russ.

Dec. 2nd.  Reindeer Games!  Come play some wacky Christmas games at the church!  6:30 - 8:30pm for jr. high!

Wednesday nights.  Starting Block Bible Study at the church for grades 7 & up.  6:30 - 8:00pm every Wednesday night!  Come grow deeper in your faith in God, make long lasting friendships, eat some good food, and help plan some wacky  youth events!

The Church is starting a Parent and Child drop in program on Monday mornings.  It will run from 9-11.  Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided.  This is a great community program and is open to all parents and children under 5.  It is free to all participants.  If you have any questions you can contact Mariea.

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The Lavington Fire Department

would like to humbly thank the community for their participation in their 1st annual First Responders food drive which resulted in a 1200 lb donation for the Lumby Food Bank.


We would also like to thank everyone who purchased pumpkins and/or made donations at local supporting businesses for our annual Halloween fireworks show. Thank you as well to Buy Low Foods and Butcher Boys for their contributions towards the concession and to all the past and present firefighters who volunteered their time and enthusiasm for this event.


Monday, October 24, 2016

Halloween Fireworks

The Lavington Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Halloween Fireworks Display for the community on Monday October 31. The Firemen will have a concession at the fire hall starting at approximately 6:30. The display of fireworks will begin around 8:00. Please help support this event with your donations to the Fire Department's Halloween fireworks fund. You can deposit your donations in the FIREMEN BOOTS at Lavington Market Petro-can, Lavington Superette AFD, and Annette's Blue Nose Deli.