Events

 

Pink Shirt Day

All Club Locations / In the Community
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 - All Day


Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. On Wednesday February 29, 2012 we will be helping raise awareness of these issues with promotion of PINK SHIRT DAY.


On February 29 we encourage our whole community to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. We wish we could take credit for this idea but it comes from two incredible Nova Scotia high school students who took a stand against bullying by wearing pink in support of a younger student who had been bullied for wearing the color pink to school.


Within our Clubs we will be working with our kids to give them the tools needed to stand up against bullies and to step in when they see it happening. Clubs will participate in special Pink Shirt Day activities and games. More information to follow.


Once again the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs will be selling special 'Pink Shirt Day' T-shirts and making them available to businesses and individuals in our community. If you are interested in placing a group order, please contact specialevents@boysandgirlsclubs.ca or 250.762.3989 ext 107


Together we can take a stand and "stop bullying here"!
www.pinkshirtday.ca for more information and anti-bullying resources

Parenting with Pizzazz

Marting Ave Community Centre - 1434 Graham Street
Saturday, March 31st, 2012 - 8:30 to 1PM


Register early for Parenting with Pizzazz. Click her fro Brochure and Registration Form

 

Parenting with Pizzazz is an annual one day parenting conference which provides the opportunity to increase awareness about positive parenting as well as enhance the network of support for parents. During the conference, parents are encouraged to learn and share in an environment that celebrates parenting. There are various concurrent workshops as well as enjoy a keynote address, lunch and refreshments.  

 

This year’s Keynote Speaker is Trisha Miltimore speaking on CREATING THE CONNECTION, Fostering Authentic Relationships with our Child & Ourselves.

 

Each year the participation in the conference continues to grow so we encourage you to register early.  The registration fee for the conference is $25.00/individual and $45.00/couple.  Subsidies are available for families who cannot afford the fee. Child minding is provided free of cost to support parents in attending this event. For more detail vist www.parentingwithpizzazz.com

 

Race for Kids

Kelowna
Saturday, May 26th, 2012 - TBA


Mark you calendars for May 26, 2012

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs are excited to join 25 other Clubs across the country in launching this new National fundraising event, RACE FOR KIDS.


In Spring 2012, Boys and Girls Clubs will give all Canadians an opportunity to have the adventure of a life, and help Clubs give all kids a life of adventure... 


It’s not a run. It’s not a walk. It’s something different.


RACE FOR KIDS is something that embraces the very essence of being a kid, and is engrained in every youth.

It’s a scavenger hunt. An adventure race. A kid-themed event that embraces the childhood roots inside all of us. 


Teams of 5 will race through the streets of Kelowna, in this Amazing Race meets Minute-to-Win-It style event. There will be various checkpoints and challenges sponsored by local businesses throughout Kelowna. It’s a chance to involve our community as well as local business in an exciting new and unique event offering “a great time to change lives”.

Checkpoints will be set up among local businesses through metropolitan Kelowna. At these checkpoints, teams will compete in fun and innovative challenges, which once successfully completed, will give them clues to determine the final location in a race to the finish line. 

The funds raised from Race for Kids will directly benefit children, youth and families in our community through the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs.


Are you ready to RACE?! Look for more information on how to register your team coming soon.

If you would like to get involved in planning or sponsoring the RACE FOR KIDS event in Kelowna, please contact Richelle Lawrence 250-762-3989 ext 107. Checkpoint Sponsorship provides businesses with a unique opportunity to have all Race participants visit your place of business and engage in an activity that helps leverage your product or service.