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Here’s what’s happening at SOICS this August!

Join us for a variety of workshops where you can get creative, learn a new skill, or discover something new.

Check out our Events page for more details and to see what’s coming up!

📧 [email protected]
📞 (250) 492-6299
🌐 SOICS.CA/workshops-events

LAST TWO COMMUNITY CLUB EVENTS!

Looking for a fun indoor social event? Come join us for Community Club at SOICS (340 Ellis st, Penticton)

🎲 Multicultural Games Night — August 19
🍕 Create Your Own Pizza! — August 26

Bring your friends, meet new people, and enjoy a great evening together!

Don’t miss out, we can’t wait to see you!

📩 Register: [email protected]
📞 (250) 492-6299

🎨 About last Wednesday!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Community Club! We had a wonderful time getting creative with collage and sticker making, and it was great to see so many smiling faces.

Missed this session? There’s still one more Community Club event in July!

🎤 July 22 | 4:00–5:30 PM
Join us for an afternoon of Karaoke and a cultural learning scavenger hunt.

🌞 Community Club returns in August with even more exciting activities!

🎨 August 12, 2026 – Painting at the Penticton Arts Council
Meet us at the Penticton Arts Council for a fun evening of painting.

🎲 August 19, 2026 – Multicultural Games at SOICS
Join us for an afternoon of games from the Philippines, India, and China. Come learn, play, and connect through fun activities from different cultures!

🍕 August 26, 2026 – Little Chef Pizzas (Final Summer Session!)
Celebrate the end of summer by creating your own custom pizza and decorating a paper chef hat!

Get ahead of registrations!

(250) 492-6299 | [email protected]

Don't miss out on this fun social event happening this Saturday in Oliver! Everyone is welcome, so come connect with friends, enjoy a swim, and have some food —we can't wait to see you there!

Join us for Free Tai Chi at Skaha Lake Park!

SOICS warmly invites you to enjoy free Tai Chi classes led by local instructors Master Linda Jia and Master Ray Qin.

Location: Skaha Lake Park Pavilion
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Dates:

July 21 & 28
August 4, 11, 18 & 25
September 1 & 8

Whether you're new to Tai Chi or have previous experience, everyone is welcome. Come enjoy gentle movement, improve your balance and flexibility, and start your day in a beautiful lakeside setting.

For more information, please email [email protected].

Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen City of Penticton - Municipality Dragon Spirit Tai Chi Association Neighbourhood Small Grants Network

Yesterday was the first day of our Community Club, and what a great start! 🎉

We enjoyed delicious crêpes, fresh popcorn, and lots of laughs while watching Brother Bear. Thank you to everyone who joined us—we can’t wait to see you again!

Missed this week’s event? There’s still plenty to look forward to! Check out what’s coming up in July, and don’t forget that Community Club continues throughout August.

August Community Club Schedule

🎨 August 12, 2026 : Painting at the Penticton Arts Council
Meet us PENTICTON ARTS COUNCIL for a fun evening of painting! Smocks will be provided.

🎲 August 19, 2026 : Multicultural Games at SOICS
Join us for an afternoon of games from the Philippines, India, and China. Come learn, play, and have fun together!

🍕 August 26, 2026 : Little Chef Pizzas (Final Session!)
Wrap up the summer by creating your very own custom pizza and decorating a paper chef hat!

We hope to see you at one (or all!) of our upcoming Community Club events. Everyone is welcome!

Join SOICS for our Community Club, starting July 8!

We have a variety of activities to enjoy, including a movie night, games, karaoke, and more. There's something for everyone, so come out, connect with the community, and have some fun!

All ages are welcome!

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate, recognize, and learn about the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Here are some local events and workshops to check out and support!

🦅 Biodiversity & Bald Eagle's Home Workshop with Rock On Collective
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Naramata Creek

Join this relationship-building workshop exploring local biodiversity (ktɬəɬtan) through a sqilxʷ/syilx (Okanagan) perspective. Activities include paired walks to a waterfall, nqilxʷcn/nsyilxcn language learning, and collaborative discussions on supporting local biodiversity.

Facilitator: skəkm̓xísaʔt (she/her), suknaqinx (Okanagan), raised in the area now known as Cawston. She has been studying nqilxʷcn/nsyilxcn for the past five years and currently serves as a Language Administrator with the Okanagan Indian Band.

Register Here!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/biodiversity-and-bald-eagles-home

🌅 Sunrise Ceremony
📅 Sunday, June 21
⏰ 4:30 AM – 6:00 AM
📍 Okanagan Park

Hosted by the Ooknakane Friendship Centre, this special gathering offers an opportunity for reflection, connection, and celebration on National Indigenous Peoples Day.

2nd Annual Frybread Competition
📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come celebrate Indigenous culture, community, and cuisine at this popular annual event.

For more information about the Frybread Competition and Sunrise Ceremony, please contact the Ooknakane Friendship Centre
📞 (250) 490-3504

We encourage everyone to participate, learn, and celebrate as we recognize National Indigenous History Month and honour the enduring cultures, knowledge, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in our community.