This month marks the 20th anniversary of the Earthly Creations Floral Art and Gift Gallery, owned and operated by Marie Shandalla. Marie is located at 2630 Pandosy Street all the time and is celebrating the anniversary on Saturday, November 30th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lots of specials, Knight’s Chocolate samples and drinks. The first 12 people in the store will get free flower arrangement delivery in town in December. Marie always throws a great party so come visit us.
While visiting Earthly Creations, be sure to check out the nearby Tutt Street Gallery, also on November 30th from 12pm to 4pm. Owner and curator Martina Kral celebrates its 10th anniversary as owner and the 35th anniversary of the gallery, in which fine Canadian art is conveyed with a Christmas Delights Show and Sale. Will be present Rod Charlesworth, Anita Skinner, Anita McComas and Dorothy Tinning. The sale coincides with a Spirit of Christmas event at Pandosy Village on the same day, which includes a Christmas toy ride and a grand prize raffle gift basket for each toy donated.
The Kelowna-based accounting firm Chun & Co. will merge with MNP on February 3, 2020. MNP is Canada’s fifth largest national accounting and business advisory firm with 21 locations across BC. The Kelowna office is located on Dickson Ave. 600–1628 Chun & Co. endeavored to offer its customers more special services. MNP was keen to expand its presence in Okanagan and provide more professional resources to the area. By joining MNP, Chun & Co. can add more resources, more specialized services, and a wider range of experiences to its customers. The eight-person team from Chun & Co. will be based in MNP’s Kelowna offices in early February 2020. Trina Warren is MNP’s regional managing partner for the Thompson-Okanagan region.
Sandrine French Pastry and Chocolate, 1865 Dilworth Dr., celebrates its 15th anniversary in Kelowna. Sandrine has redesigned their website so that you can now view and book your spot on the popular baking courses. The Christmas specialties, Christmas logs and Turtieres can also be pre-ordered online or in the shop. Visit www.sandrinepastry.com to find out how to take part in a hands-on Sandrine workshop and learn how to make a traditional Christmas beech de noel – made with biscuit, buttercream and ganache.
CedarCreek Estate Winery was named Winery of the Year at the InterVin International Wine Awards 2019. InterVin is a competition that brings together wine writers, sommeliers and winemakers to judge both Canadian and international wines. It is one of the most prestigious awards in Canada and one of the top awards CedarCreek has received in its 32-year history. The wines with the highest gold medal are 2017 Platinum Haynes Creek Syrah and 2018 Platinum Block 3 Riesling. Taylor Whelan is the CedarCreek winemaker.
DEW IT, an IT service provider for small and medium-sized businesses in Okanagan and beyond, has offices in West Kelowna and Kelowna on Sutherland Ave. 101-1561 combined under one roof. The president is the owner and operator Brian DewarDEW IT has been in operation since 2013 and employs eight people.
Start the holiday season with a visit to the Winter Street Market in downtown Kelowna on Sunday December 1st. BC Buy Local Week runs December 2-8.
Congratulations to RCMP S / Sgt. Duncan Dixon on receiving the prestigious Order of Merit. S / Sgt. Dixon joined the RCMP 28 years ago and is currently the Detachment Commander for West Kelowna. He is also responsible for providing police services to residents of Peachland, Joe Rich, and Big White.
READ MORE: West Kelowna RCMP Commander Has Been Awarded the Order of Merit
Kelowna Yards Department employees received awards for long-term service. Congratulations to Scott Thompson and Brenda Larson, (20 years); David Irwin, Derek Purdue, John Pinoli and Daniel Voth (ten years).
North Okanagan’s Gloria Morgan was elected Chair of the Board of Governors of Okanagan College following the resignation of Chris Derickson, who left the position following his recent election as head of the West Bank First Nation. Juliette Cunningham of Vernon was elected Vice-Chair, replacing Gloria.
READ MORE: Okanagan College elects a new chairman and vice chairman
Congratulations to the following recipients of the Kelowna City Long Service Award: Jim Gabriel, Head of Active Life and Culture, and Wendy Serko, Assistant in the PT leisure program (both 25 years old); Chris Babcock, Event Development Supervisor (15 years).
Pushor Mitchell Lawyers LLP announced a new Mediation Services Group that provides a comprehensive dispute resolution alternative for clients across the valley and surrounding areas. The chairman of the newly formed group is a certified mediator Angela Price-Stephenswho trained in the UK (Center for Effective Dispute Resolution), the US (Pepperdine University) and Canada (Justice Institute of BC; Community Mediation, Ottawa). Angela is on Mediate BC’s civil list and has been mediating disputes on various forums since 2005.
The website for the new Mid-Town Station Kitchen + Drink Restaurant on Dickson Ave. 200-1516 in Kelowna is www.midtownstn.com.
The Executor’s Assistant is celebrating seven years in the service of the Okanagan. Corinne Snape has helped families, lawyers, real estate agents, and trustees disburse household assets for estates and beneficiaries during the transition period. Corinne is an expert at what she does and offers custom pricing and offers as all situations are unique.
Along with helping with the disbursement of household goods for real estate, she can help with downsizing, transition or hoarding. Corinne and her team support professionals and families with payments from home to the apartment, apartment or estate in an efficient and caring manner. Call 250-863-2630 or visit the Executor’s Assistant website at www.executor-assistant.ca.
What’s new
The Kelowna Lioness Club has welcomed a new member Bev Kenzie. If you want to have fun while giving back to the community, give Ann Luhoff a call at 250-861-1202.
Michele Nojonen has founded a new group for widows and widowers called Soaring Spirits International, which offers widowed people the opportunity to meet socially and create a local community of widowed friends through their regional social group program. The groups are led by their volunteer moderators who schedule meetings in their areas twice a month. The meetings focus on helping widowed men and women rebuild their social structure after the loss. They do not provide any presented content and all of their meetings are held in easily accessible public places. The aim is to help widowed people return to the world with a group of understanding friends by their side. Your next social function is December 9th. You can find more information about the event and the group at www.soaringspirits.org/regional-social-events.
The Kot Auto Group has launched its first Kot Coat Drive to distribute donated coats to people in need in the community. All five Kot Auto Group dealers will be attending, including Kelowna Hyundai / Genesis Kelowna.
Around the city…
December 6th: HomeGrown Night Market in the Innovation Center. Local providers and small businesses.
December 7th and 8th: Artisans Christmas at the Rotary Center for the Arts. 60+ artists, artisans, food trucks, kids’ activities and bucket bags. Donate to the food bank.
December 15: Kelowna Liedertafel Choir Annual Christmas Concert, 2 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Rd. Special guests are the UBCO Choir, led by choirmaster Francis Chiasson. Entry through donation.
Birthdays of the week
Happy 85th place Ed Schiller (November 20); Reg Henry (November 27th); Chris Rochfort (November 27th); Dwayne Hojnocki (November 27th); Maryann Tulloch (November 27th); David Kopp (November 28); Gary Filifilo (November 28); Ken Black (November 28); Dr. Mike Shepherd (November 29); Bryan Feagan (November 29); Lou Goncalves (30th of November); Jana Hardy (30th of November); And Willms (30th of November); Meryl Corbett (30th of November); Vern Martindale (December 1); And Albas (December 1); Don Holzer (2. December); Sonja Rosco (3rd of December); Krystyna Werbury (3rd of December); Powder thing (3rd of December); Sherry Cote (3rd of December).
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna councilor and local hotelier. Call them at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662; Email max@maxinedehart.ca; Website maxinedehart.ca.
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