Branch # 7 KelownaKelowna is one of the most livable cities in Canada. In the recent Canada Pulse survey, 90% of residents reported “My city is a great place to live.”
The Orchard Park Mall (the largest in the Interior of B.C.), has more than 150 retail outlets . With an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine and 13 inches of precipitation, the Okanagan is the “Arizona of Canada.” Orchard Blossom Time:Mid-April to mid-May. Picking Times: Cherries-July; Apricots-Late July; Peaches & Pears-Late August; Apples-September and October
Quick Facts
Kelowna is home to more than 180,000 people.
The Central Okanagan Regional District has a population of 211,000.
Kelowna is 344 metres (1,129 feet) above sea level.
Okanagan Lake is 110 km long.
The average daytime high during July and August is 27.4 C.
The average daytime high during December and January is -0.3 C. The average low is -7.7 C.
Kelowna receives over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually and 28 cm of rain.
The new W.R. Bennett Bridge is five lanes in width and almost 1063 meters in length. It remains the only floating bridge in Canada.
Kelowna General Hospital largest and most comprehensive in the southern interior of B.C. with a full treatment cancer clinic.
- 40 members 30 Musicians and 20 fiddlers
- The Schedule for jams and practices has changed to the following and you can check by calling 250 717 8432 before coming.
- There is also a Sunday Jam on the third Sunday of the month from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The first hour is a learning session with Shamma Sabir.
- There is a Fiddlin’ For Fun session on the First Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rutland Activity Centre. The purpose of this session is to work with children and learning adults who would like to learn some fiddle music and we focus on Waltz, Jig and Reel as well as some novelty tunes. Outside of the school students, young and old, are also welcome and a $2 drop in fee is requested.
Contact
Lynn Tribe,
Secretary,
PO Box 20111 TCM,
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9H2
http://bcfiddlers.org/Monthly_Calendar.html
Special Events Dance every 3rd Friday of the months September to May from 7:30 PM at the Rutland Senior Activity Centre, except December or when conflicting with a Stat Holiday. In the 2019 winter months (November, January, and February) we’ll be holding a tea dance on Sunday afternoon or the 3rd Sunday as many of our patrons dislike driving at night in the winter. (Friday nights will be dedicated to other fiddle activities)
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We will be having a Fiddle Fest in 2019 and Scott Woods will be coming.
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This event will held at Rutland Centennial Hall (Was 180 Rutland Road —Now same place but new street address) more details will be posted once we have them.
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Registration will take place Friday before the Concert and Saturday Morning.
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There will be Saturday morning workshops and Afternoon contest.
- Pre Registration
Friday, May 31, 2019
- Concert: 7:00 PM
- Featuring The Scott Woods Band
- Workshops – 9AM til 11:00 AM
- Fiddle Contest: ONE round only, starts at 1:00
- Place: Rutland Centennial Hall, 180 N Rutland Road, Kelowna, BC
- For more details, see the Kelowna Branch #7 website – Contest Page.
Date, September 15 , 2019
BBQ at Rutland Activity Centre 3:00 PM
December , 2019 TBA
Branch #7 Christmas Party. Dinner starts at 6:00PM
Executive for 2019
President: Irene McAvena Vice Pres.: John Tribe Treasurer: Karen Omit Secretary: Lynn Tribe
1 Yr. – Vic Ukrainetz, Smiley Barnhart, Carol Jenson
2Yr. – Heather Bartel, Carol Fox, Mabel Babcock