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Some helpful info if you're new to Kelowna

Below are some area organizations you may be interested in:

Kelowna Newcomers Club

This is a volunteer-led club, with a 3-year membership limit.  If you are new to central Okanagan, this is your best option to meet new people!  The organization has approximately 45 interest groups, including Dining In, Wining In, Walking, Hiking, MaJong, Arts & Culture, Gardening, Book Clubs, Tour Kelowna and so much more.

https://kelownanewcomers.ca/About-us

City of Kelowna Calendar

Find information about active and upcoming City of Kelowna events and activities including free community events and workshops, public engagement and Council meetings and public hearings.

https://www.kelowna.ca/our-community/news-events/city-calendar

Tourism Kelowna

Any time, any day, any season, Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley offer a world of things to do. Your options are endless, and there's something for everyone.

https://www.tourismkelowna.com/things-to-do/

Tourism Kelowna Events Calendar

Looking for things to do in Kelowna? The Tourism Kelowna events calendar features all of the best events in Kelowna. From festivals, concerts, winery & vineyard events as well as art exhibits, and cultural, and family events, Kelowna has something for everyone to enjoy.

https://www.tourismkelowna.com/events/

RDCO Park and Trail Directory

The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers more than 2,100 hectares of parkland in 30 regional parks, including over 86 km of designated trails and ten parks with lake access. Park closing times change seasonally to follow daylight hours. 

https://www.rdco.com/en/parks-and-trails/park-and-trail-directory.aspx

City of Kelowna - Government

Apply; Pay; Report/Request; Explore

https://www.kelowna.ca/

Society for Learning in Retirement

a community of active seniors and early retirees who get together to learn, laugh and enjoy each other's company.

https://www.slrkelowna.ca/

Rotary Centre for the Performing Arts

Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multidisciplinary visual and performing arts centre.
https://rotarycentreforthearts.com/

Central Okanagan Emergency Operations

For specific information related to an emergency event, check out the latest updates. There are also a number of additional resources available in the event of an emergency to provide more information. 
https://www.cordemergency.ca/resources

Register for a Health Care Provider

If you need a family doctor or nurse practitioner and you live in British Columbia, you can register for the Health Connect Registry. You will be contacted when there is a primary care provider available, or if additional information is needed
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry

City of Kelowna Parks & Beaches

Use the parks & beaches map at the link below to explore over 200 parks, beaches and green spaces in Kelowna. 
Regular park hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Beach access hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

https://www.kelowna.ca/parks-recreation/parks-beaches/beaches-parks-map

Castanet

Kelowna's Online Newspaper
https://www.castanet.net/

Kelowna Community Resources

KCR is a not for profit agency fostering diversity, collaboration and resourcefulness by tailoring services to meet community, family and individual needs.
https://kcr.ca/

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