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I was a teacher hoping to find a place where i could truly use my skills, gifts, and passion to their best potential, maximizing students capabilities. I found that perfect fit at mind over learning. - Becky Furney, Company President

Our Preschool program at the Kelowna Family Y has space available! Our research-based Playing to Learn Curriculum sets us apart. As a charity, we offer YMCA Financial Assistance to those in need. https://bit.ly/35FN5uV

In times like these, nothing’s better than a read that hits you hard with the warm-and-fuzzies. Our booksellers spent all morning running around to curate a lis...t of happy page-turners to help you escape, even briefly, from an uncertain news cycle. Browse our serotonin balms at mosaicbooks.ca/serotonin . . . . #mosaicbooks #ylw #readlocal #okanagan #bookstore #bookstagram #indiebookstore #kelowna #downtownkelowna #supportlocalbusinesses #shoplocal #books #bookworm #booksofinstagram #bookish #bibliophile #booklove #goodreads #bookclub #read #reading #readthenorth #bookreview #currentlyreading #booksbooksbooks #novel #shortstory See more

October is learning disability awareness month. How do you determine if you or someone you love has a learning disability? The following "careless errors" are... cause to take a closer look: misreading easy words, reversing letters or words, working very slowly, difficulty focussing on a task or asking for instructions to be repeated. An assessment will indicate If there is a learning disability, if you would like more information, please contact Oak Learning Centre.

HypnoBIrthing Instinctive Childbirth Course - 2 Spaces left! Group sessions STARTS WEDNESDAY OCT 28 (5 weeks 6-9pm) (Privates available as well) Don't miss th...is chance to prepare for a fulfilling birth experience. -Suitable for anyone 12 -35 weeks -whether planning to birth at home, in the Malachite birthing suite, or in hospital -whether your registered with a midwife or Doctor -First timer or not your first rodeo! Educate and empower yourself to make decisions for the experience you want to have, not decisions out of fear. Tuition includes you and your partner/birthing companion. COVID-19 pricing - sliding scale to suit your budget! Contact us at [email protected] or call 250-808-6321 to claim your space!

Halloween is over and Christmas is right around the corner!! Christmas minis are happening in the studio for the month of November. Message or Call me to book your spot! 350-317-4395 #christmasminis #christmasphotos #kelownachristmasminis

‘Why can’t we all be bestie-corns’ is @jessvoni’s new Kevin the Unicorn storybook and we’re LOVING IT!! On the shelves today, we have Signed copies available an...d you can get a little Kevin plush to go with the storybook In this new story Kevin learns you can still be friendly even if you’re not best friends. Reserve your copy online at mosaicbooks.ca/kevin @scholasticcda @jessvoni See more

We’re Hiring! Ms. Patty’s is currently seeking a fun, energetic, and loving instructor with either ECE or ECA qualifications. Montessori training and/or... experience would be an asset, although not a requirement. Full Time or Part Time opportunities available with competitive wages. If you’re currently looking for a rewarding opportunity in an educational environment that’s fun and offers room for growth, then this opportunity is your you! Please email your resume to [email protected]

Have you read the Vernon Morning Star lately? If not, here is an article you won't want to miss! A special thank you to Alana MacKinnon, our North Okanagan Coordinator, for writing it! <3 https://www.vernonmorningstar.com//north-okanagan-foster-/

The Importance of Art in our Communities by Dr. Sharon McCoubrey, Professor Emeritus, UBC Many years ago, I was assisting an artist install a sculpture in our community when a store worker came outside to eat her lunch. She watched us for awhile, then approached me and asked, why are you spending money on that art when we need to fix our roads and clean up our water?. It was a legitimate question and one that I always keep in mind and fortunately, can always easily answer.... Adding art to a community results in a better community. I will support that declaration by giving a few reasons, but first, a brief exploration of what is meant by art will be helpful. The term art is used to cover visual arts, music, dance, film making, architecture, landscape design and more. For the discussion here, my use of the term ‘art’ will refer to the visual arts in all its forms, paintings, sculpture, drawings, installation art, realistic or abstract, as a few examples. It will refer to both indoor and outdoor art. To read more go to our website: http://okanaganfamilymagazine.ca

Looking for ECE’s in the Central Okanagan (Kelowna, Lake Country, West Kelowna) or want to relocate to the area, who are looking for a career vs job. We are a s...mall centre in North Glenmore area of Kelowna, with an Infant/Toddler program and 3 Multi-age programs (ages 20 mths to 5 yrs). We have a large outdoor area to explore with the children. We work as a team as well as individually. I am looking for unique, creative, compassionate facilitators (educators) who can bring the What(are you doing), Why(are you doing it) & Who(are you doing it for) to the classroom. I offer competitive wages (starting at $20 and up- dependent on experience & certificate levels), plus the Government Wage Enhancement, benefits after 3 months, centre closure bonus, professional development opportunities. We work 4- 10 hr days - (so you get a day off during the week to plan appts for personal things). We are closed for two weeks at Christmas & in the summer. Childcare discount for your own child(ren). Send your resume to: [email protected] See more

Do you live in a multi-family building? Have you ever wondered what's ending up in your building's waste streams? Sign your residence up for a fee waste audit... today, compliments of the RDCO. Email Nicole at [email protected] with your property manager's info and Green Step will take care of the rest. See more

When you can't go to the pumpkin patch you have to get creative! Stay tuned for more!!

We have one full time and some part time 3-5 year old spots available coming up for November. (2, 3 or 4 days) Please send us an e-mail at [email protected] or call (236) 420-2552 for more information.

Order Hand Sanitizer and help the place your going to use it the most this winter COVID-19 and the cancellation of the World Mixed Doubles and World Seniors cha...mpionships in April 2020 caused severe damage to the Kelowna Curling Club's budget and cash position. We were approached by SaniPur because they wanted to help. They have provided us an opportunity to raise some much needed funds to support the club during this time of need. Hand sanitizer can be difficult to find in the stores right now. We have a big supply available through Sanipur. If you need hand sanitizer as soon as possible, the 30ml and 236ml bottles can be available as soon as Friday June 22th. Should you require the 1 litre bottle they will be available at the end of June. Please use our system below and we will contact you when it's available for pickup. We will be sure to give you a few days heads up. For larger orders, Gary Toombs has graciously offered to do home delivery free of charge. We thank you in advance for your consideration of purchasing hand sanitizer through our fundraiser. Please order lots!! Wishing you and yours good health. Thanks to Gary Toombs Free deliver to Kelowna homes if you by a case or more! Or to businesses Lake Country to West Kelowna if you order over $300. or We will be contacting you regarding pick up days at the Kelowna Curling Club. Go to https://www.kelownacurling.com/fundraiser/ to order and pay

We are happy to announce more group fitness classes at all three of our centres! Downtown Y: Cycle 10 AM Saturdays H2O: Cycle 9:30 AM Thursdays... Kelowna Family Y: Strength- 5 PM Thursdays Cycle -12 PM Saturdays & Sundays -7 PM Wednesdays -6 AM Fridays

REMINDER Registration for our preschool programs September 2020 is now OPEN! ADDITION Early Education Program - Child Care ... Short Day & Long Day Part Time Options Available And yes, we accept subsidy!!