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
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
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For general information: www.toastmasters.org
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
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Food & medical supplies to Guatemala
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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!
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.