Annual Fun Variety Concert, Fri. Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m. at First United Church. Everyone is welcome, and admission is by donation. Info: First United Church at 250-832-3860.

Shuswap Trails Auction & Dance, Fri. Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m. at the SASCU Recreation Centre auditorium. Tix at Skookum Cycle and Ski, Lakeside Insurance, Ridetech, Trailheads, and Salmon Arm Financial in Salmon Arm; AJ’s and the Worx in Sicamous; and MacLeod Agencies and Canhealth and Dental in Enderby.  

Shuswap Athiests monthly meeting, Tues. Feb. 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre (451 Shuswap St). Topic: Darwin Day celebration. Children’s activities available during meeting time. Regular monthly meetings at this time first Tues/mo. Find Shuswap Atheists and Skeptics on Facebook for more info. 

Shuswap Naturalist meeting, Tues. Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. in the library of SASS Sullivan Campus. Hugh Westheuser will speak about the Pantanal Conservation Area of Brazil.  For more info, please call Barb at 250-832-4755.

Larch Hills Nordic Society meeting, Tues. Feb. 7, 7:00 p.m. in Rm 1 at the SASCU Rec Ctr. All prospective and current members welcome.

Buddhist Meditation Class, with Kelsang Chenma, Wed. Feb. 8, 7:00–8:45 p.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre (library), 451 Shuswap St. SW. Drop-in class. Fees: Adults $10, seniors/students $5. Guided meditations and a teaching. No fragrance please. Info www.dorjechang.ca or 250-558-0952. Paid listing

Shuswap & Distr. retired teachers’ meeting, Wed. Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m. at the Downtown Activity Centre. Topic: How secure is your pension? Info: Anne Waters 250-832-9973.

Enneagram workshop, Fri. Feb. 10, 7:00–9:00 p.m. and Sat. Feb. 11, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the First United Church, 450 Okanagan Ave. Registration/info phone 250-832-3860; or visit http://firstunitedsalmonarm.ca/

Shuswap Women in Business presents  Karen Luniw, “Secrets of the Inner Game of Business and Money,” Sat. Feb. 11 at the Podollan Inn. Visit Shuswapwomeninbusiness.com for more info and to reserve.

Shuswap Food Action Co-op AGM, Sat. Feb. 18, 2:00 p.m. at the Family Resource Centre, 181 TCH. Members and public welcome. Info: 250-832-2170.

World music & dance performance, Sat. Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. entertainment at the SAGA Public Art Gallery. Proceeds to the projects of the Akonjo Youth Empowerment and Health Education Program in Akonjo Village, Kenya.

Come Learn How to Dowse: Energy Management to Improve Your Life workshop, Sat. Mar. 17 & Sun. Mar. 18, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the board room, Downtown Activity Center, 451 Shuswap St SW. Pls register in advance - tyhson@energydetctive.ca or (250) 835-8236.

Scrabble Club, Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Evening time is new & open to all ages. Held at Seniors’ Fifth Ave Activity Centre. For info phone Elizabeth 250-832-7478.

Bridge lessons, Sundays 1:30–3:30 p.m. Beginner’s bridge to Feb. 12. Basic bidding Feb. 19–Apr. 15. Call 250-832-6550 for info.

Salmon Arm Badminton Club, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Gathering Place, King’s Christian School (350 30 St. NE). For ages 16+ yrs.

Weight & See drop-in service for parents with babies 10 days old to 6 mos. Weds 1:30-3 p.m. at S.A. Health Centre, 851 – 16 St. NE. Info: 250-833-4100.

Healthiest Babies Possible drop-in group on Tuesdays at the Shus. Family Resource Centre. (Feb. 7: Baby Goose – infant development). Trish Johnson, 250-832-2170 ext 205.

Shuswap Men’s Chorus practice weekly on Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. New members always welcome; spring concert on May 2. More info: 250-832-2359.

Shuswap Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on 2nd and 4th Wed. of month in basement of St. Joseph’s Church. Info: Carol 250-832-4263 or Blanche 250-832-9045.

Salmon Arm Snow Blazers family snowmobiling club monthly meetings 2nd Thurs/month, beginning Jan. 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Salmon Arm Legion. Info: Robin 250-540-0841.

Salmon Arm Toastmasters regular meetings Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the library of Salmon Arm Secondary School, Sullivan campus. All welcome. Info: Dave at 250-832-7356, Ria at 250-833-0445 or www.salmonarmtm.com.

Shuswap Singers practice Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Church, 191 – 2nd Ave. NE. Info: Judith at 250-832-9956.

Live country music Friday nights at the Bear Foot Burger House, 6:00–8:00 p.m., Trans Canada Hwy downtown Salmon Arm. 

Salmon Arm Model Railroad Association’s layout is open Saturdays at Piccadilly Mall from 12 to 4 p.m. & Tuesday eves at 7 p.m. Brian, 250-675-4906.

The Salmon Arm Grandmothers to Grandmothers resume fundraising sales for African Grandmothers, on the First Fridays of each month 9-2 at the Mall at Piccadilly. Proceeds go to the Grandmother’s Campaign in the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Search for Your Roots at Family History Centre. Consultants available. Hrs: Tues/Wed/Thurs, 12-3 p.m. & Wed 7-9 p.m. at 1400 – 20 St. NE. 4 computers & microform readers. Info: Kathie 250-835-8264. English Research class beginning Thurs. Jan. 19 and weekly thereafter at Family History Centre. To enroll, phone Sandi at 250-832-4640.

Karma Donation Yoga class: Sundays 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Dakshina Yoga Studio, 141 Hudson Ave. NE. www.shuswaphotyoga.com or phone 250-804-2829.

Shuswap Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Seniors Centre, 170 – 5th Ave. All chess players welcome regardless of level.

Shuswap Atheists monthly meetings, see facebook.com/groups/shuswapatheists for details.

Parents without Partners meeting for interested parties: Sundays 11 a.m., Jane’s Restaurant, Piccadilly Mall. 

Shuswap Lady Striders Year-round Wed. walkers meet at Wearabouts on Alexander St. at 12:15 p.m. for a 45-minute walk; Early Birds meet year-round on Thurs. for a 1-hour walk, 8 a.m. Shaw Centre parking lot. Other activities include hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country & downhill skiing, and cycling. Info: Lynne at lstorey@shaw.ca or Aureline at aureline@airspeedwireless.ca.

S.O.A.R. meeting, Thurs. Feb. 9, 10:00 a.m. at the Seniors’ Centre. For info call Wayne 250-832-3497 or Ted 250-832-2603.

Canoe Seniors Br 92: Coffee Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m.; Cash Crib Tues. & Fri. 7 p.m. Carpet bowling Tues. 1 p.m. Pancake breakfast 3rd Sat., 8:30-11 a.m. 7330 49 St NE.

Valentine Pancake Breakfast, Sun. Feb. 12, 8:00–11:00 a.m. at the Silver Creek Seniors Hall. For info call Pat at 250-832-4174.

Silver Creek Seniors, Silver Creek Seniors Hall Cribbage Thursdays 1:30 p.m.; Quilting 1st & 3rd Thursdays 10:00 a.m.; Footcare by appt, call Helen at 250-832-1197. 

Coffee and Dessert Party, Tues. Feb. 14, 7:00–10:00 p.m. at the Sunnybrae Seniors’ Hall. Have your dinner and come to the hall for dessert, coffee and fun. Info Shirley 250-835-2245.

Shuswap Needle Arts Guild meets 1st & 3rd Thurs., 10 a.m. at Sunnybrae Senior Centre. Gemma, 250-835-8842; Sandra, 250-832-9972.

Sunnybrae Artists’ Group meets every Tuesday 9:30–2:30 at the Sunnybrae Seniors’ Hall. New members welcome; bring your paints, ideas and lunch! Info: call Jan Scott 835-4625.

Recreational badminton Tuesdays 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Gleneden Hall. Info: Linda 250-804-0917.

Beginners’ Line Dancing Wednesdays 9:30–11:00 a.m. at Gleneden Hall. Info: Linda 250-804-0917.

The Breakmen in concert, Mon. Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Tix at Acorn Music. Info 250-835-0058.

Carlin Hall Coffee House, 1st Saturday each month, Oct.–May. Start at 7:30 p.m., refreshments. Info: Kaye 250-835-0058.

Bluegrass Workshop for Beginners/Int. every Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at Carlin Hall. Acoustic only. Info: 250-835-2322.

Cards evening Thursdays 7:00 p.m. (drs @ 6:45) at White Lake Community Hall, 3617 Parri Rd. Hosted by White Lake New Horizons Group. Info: 250-835-0077.

Cedar Heights Community Association Sleigh Ride, Fri. Feb. 10, 1:00 p.m. at Walters’ Sleigh Rides, Notch Hill. Open to all. Info: 250-675-0036n or gloria16@telus.net.

GT Dragon Boat Society community meeting, Mon. Feb. 20, 7:00 p.m. at the Sorrento Elementary School. All welcome – come and find out about paddling in Blind Bay. Info: 250-835-2386.

Ladies’ Afternoon Out Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Cedar Centre. All welcomed. This is a social time for the ladies of Cedar Heights and guests. If you wish you can bring your cross stitching, knitting, sewing, scrap book pictures, etc., or just come and visit and share project ideas. For more info call Kathleen (675-5452) or Barb (675-5308).

Monthly trips to Kamloops every third Thursday of the month for swimming, using other pool facilities, and the indoor tract at Canada tournament Centre. Info and travel arrangement contact Gloria 250 675 0036 or gloria16@telus.net.

Shuswap Wood Carvers meet every Wed. & Sat. from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Any interested is welcome. Info: Ken 250-675-3316 or Norm 250-675-3764.

Duplicate Bridge at Cedar Heights Centre runs Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Info: Peter at 250-675-4079.

Blind Bay Social Bridge Club, every Monday, Sept.–June at Blind Bay Hall (Blind Bay Rd) Drs open 7:00 p.m. play starts at 7:15 p.m. Refreshments. Lessons avail. Call Vicki 250-675-2141.

Shuswap Woodworkers’ Guild meets on the 3rd Wed. each month at 7:00 p.m. at Toad Hall, behind Toby''s Restaurant. Woodworking enthusiasts with all levels of experience meet to share and discuss craft ideas, projects, and problems. Come and share your interest. More info: Ian @ 250-835-0014. 

Sorrento Scottish Country Dancers Youth Group Wednesdays, beginners@ 5:00 p.m. open class @ 6:00 p.m. at Cedar Centre. Adults Saturdays 9:30 a.m.–noon @ The Sorrento Drop In Society Centre. Info: Wendy 250-675-3518.

Art in the Woods. Meet in Cedar Heights lower level parking lot. Everyone welcome. Bring lunch, drinks, supplies, etc. For joining & info email joyce@intheshuswap.ca

Hiker Ladies. Age doesn’t matter. Hiking easy to more difficult. Not late for dinner. Meet in lower parking lot at Cedar Centre on Fridays. Info: email joyce@intheshuswap.ca 

Ta’lana Twirlers Square Dance Club invites all dancers to the Blind Bay Hall every Thursday. Round dancing 7-7:30 p.m. Mainstream, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Lunch to follow. Info: Betty, 250-675-4408 or George, 250-675-5375.

Shuswap Lake Estates events: Mon. yoga 9:30-11, line dance 1-2:30, Zumba 7:30-8:30. Tues. sponge ball 10-12. Wed. line dance 10-11:30, line dance 1:30-3, yoga 5-6:30, Zumba 7:30-8:30, Lego Kids 6:30-8:30. Thurs. playgroup 9-12. Fri. sponge ball 10-12, ladies’ bridge 1-4, youth group 6 pm. Info: 250-675-2523.

Sorrento Drop-In Centre: Mon. Glee Club 9:30 a.m. Barb, 675-3835; AA & Al Anon 8 p.m. Tues. Wheels to Meals 12 pm e/o wk, Louise, 675-4871; snooker 1 p.m., Rick, 675-2829; crib 1:30 p.m., Jane, 675-4117; Wed., TOPS 8:15 a.m. Gail 675-2849, snooker 6 p.m., Rick, 675-2829; Thurs. Quilting 10 a.m., 675-5358. Foot clinic appts, Betty Anne 675-4182, men’s snooker 1:00 p.m. Rick, 675-2829. Sorrento Youth Resource Ctr 6:30 p.m. Jenn 675-5269. Fri. ladies’ snooker 2:00 p.m. Joyce 675-5097. Bingo 7 p.m. Don, 675-2304; Sat. Scottish Country Dancing, 9:30 a.m. – 12 pm, Wendy, 675-3518. Hospice, Linda 675-2568. 

Cedar Heights Community Assoc. social tea & more: Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sometimes guests will demonstrate crafts, card making, etc. In the past the ladies made items for Christmas bazaar in Nov. Info: Agnes, 250-675-3102.

Cedar Heights Fitness Classes: Co-ed Fitness: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 a.m. with Aerobics/Strength Training and Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00 a.m. Co-ed Strength Training. Call Heather 250-675-3350 or Sherri 250-675-3308.

Cedar Heights Community Association: Membership Reiner 675-4405; Board of Directors meet 1st Mon/mo., 7p.m.;Pot Luck Suppers 2nd Mon/mo. Sept-June 5:30 p.m.; Ladies Afternoon Out Thurs. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Kathleen 675-5452/Barb 675-5308; Scottish Dancing Wed., 5-7pm, Wendy 675-3518; Bridge Wed 7p.m., Peter  675-4079; Snooker daily, Trevor 675-3528;  Fitness Mon/Wed/Fri 9a.m. and 10 a.m. classes, Heather 675-3350/Sherri 675-3308; Karate Tues/Thurs., Jean Luc 675-5460; Golf, Dave 675-3582; Tennis, Inge 675-4760; Horseshoes, Ron 675-5110; Rentals, Cynthia 675-3304.

IODE Lamby''''s Landing Chapter monthly meeting, Mon. Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. at Enderby Health Unit meeting room. Visitors welcome.

Fun & Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00–10:00 a.m. at the Enderby Seniors’ Centre. Gentle aerobics, strengthening & stretching. Comfortable clothing & supportive shoes recommended. Info: Sue 250-838-6755.

The Unchanged Gospel Story, Sundays 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the Enderby Seniors’ Complex, 1101 George St. All welcome. Info: 250-801-4739.

Enderby Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Enderby & District Museum, 903 George St. Info: enderbytoastmasters@hotmail.com or phone Naomi or Heather Fournier at 250-838-0235.

Good Food Box: Must pay by second Wed/month at Baron Insurance or Century 21. Pick up 3rd Thurs/mo. 12-3:45 p.m. at Anglican Hall. Bring bag or box. Info: 250-838-6298.

Chase Legion: Variety of Hearts Dart Tournament and Charity Auction coming up on February 11th, entry fee plus new wrapped gift req’d. Come support this great cause; we accept all new wrapped gifts for the auction and it is fun to bid on the ones that are there. First Sun./mo: Giant Crib at 10:30, Superbowl party and singles dart tournament to follow crib. Tuesday: Free Meat Draw 4:00-6:30 p.m. • Thursday: 7:00 p.m. crib • Friday Night Dinner: 5:30 p.m. every 1st, 2nd, and 4th Friday • Saturday Fun Darts, 2:00 p.m. meat draw and 50/50. Hours: Mon. 6-10 p.m. Tues. 3:30-8 p.m. Wed. closed, except the third Wed./mo. at 7 p.m. for the General Meeting. Thurs 6-10 p.m. Fri. 2-8 p.m. Sat. 1-8 p.m. Sun closed, except the first Sun./mo.

Chase Creekside Seniors activities: Thurs. Feb. 9 gen mtg 1 p.m., Fri. Feb. 17 Valentine''s dinner 5 p.m., info Ella 250-679-3375. Line dancing Wednesdays 10 a.m.

Mad Tradition + guests Picks n’ Keys, Sat. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Chase Community Hall. Fiddle/guitar duo featuring Roxanna Sabir and Craig McGregor from Vancouver. Info: Denise 250-577-3857.

Sicamous Senior Centre, 1091 Shuswap Ave. www.sicamouseniors.ca, info@sicamouseniors.ca, 250-836-2446, fax 250-836-2446. Lunch by donation & a movie every Wed. noon; carpet bowling, 1 p.m. every Tues.; OAPO mtg. 11 a.m. first Fri/mo followed by potluck lunch; bi-monthly mtg. 2nd Fri 11 a.m. followed by potluck lunch; Coffee Tues. 9 a.m., Thurs. 9 a.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. Wii bowling all day every day.

Yoga at Malakwa Community Hall Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: Angie, 250-836-4804 or Rhona, 250-836-4509.

The Falkland Westwold First Responders meet 2nd & 4th Sun/month, 7 p.m. at their new location at the Falkland Seniors Hall Anyone welcome to attend. Call 250-379-2291 for more info.

Falkland Seniors Centre: Tues. crafts, games, social, exercising, 1-4 p.m. Whist, crib, etc. 2-4 p.m. Drop-in fee $1.

3rd Annual Winter Carnival Blues Festival, Sat. Feb. 11, doors 6:00 p.m., first band 6:45 p.m. at the Vernon Recreation Centre, 3310 37th Ave. 5 bands, sorry no minors. Tix/info online at www.vernonwintercarnival.com or 250-545-2236.

Information technology: Hot topic for a warming planet, Wed. Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Okanagan College Vernon Campus lecture theatre. Lecture by Bill St. Arnaud, Green IT specialist. Info: www.okscience.ca.

Zumbathon and Silent Auction Fundraiser, Fri. Mar. 2, 6:00–7:00 p.m. at Ladies’ World Fitness. Silent auction open from Feb. 27–Mar. 2. Proceeds to Kay Nguyen’s volunteer trip to Bolivia with the UBC Okanagan Global Youth Volunteer Network Team in May. Info: kay.nguyen@hotmail.ca or 250-300-4858.

2012 Kalamalka Classic SUP Festival, Sat. Jun. 23 and Sun. Jun. 24 at Kalamalka Beach. Info: www.kalamalkaclassic.com.

Tracing the Columbia – a documentary viewing, Sat. Feb. 4, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon at the Laurel Packinghouse, 1304 Ellis St. Info: Lindsay Canning at 250-763-2417 or email events@kelownamuseums.ca.

TThompson Valley Activity and Social Club (TVASC) Monthly meeting 1st Wed./mo. 7:00 p.m. Monthly meet & greet and potluck supper held on the 3rd Tues./mo, drs @ 5:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 423 Tranquille Rd. Everyone is welcome; come meet new people. Info line 250-571-5111.

Let’s Dance, Sat. Feb. 11, 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Ukrainian Hall, 725 York St. Music by Whiskey River. Tix/info: Francoise @ 250-372-3782, Louise @ 778-471-2220, or Ed @ 250-374-2774.