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SUMMARY:Vimy Ridge Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada remembers the Battle of Vimy Ridge\, fought over four days beginning April 9\, 1917\, which many believe marked Canada’s coming of age as a nation. Of the 100\,000 Canadians who fought in this First World War battle\, more than 7\,000 were wounded and nearly 3\,600 lost their lives. Canadian bravery in the face of difficult circumstance was the hallmark of the Battle of Vimy Ridge\, and has become the standard by which our Canadian Armed Forces operate today. \nWhile we can never fully appreciate what our soldiers experienced at the Battle of Vimy Ridge\, 99 years ago\, we will remember and honour them. We are forever indebted to those who served and those who sacrificed their lives in defence of our country. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice to help ensure the peace and freedom for which Canada is recognized around the world. \nEvery year\, on this day\, communities across Canada pay tribute to the soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge. The courage of our Canadian heroes will never be forgotten.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/vimy-ridge-day/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:TBA\, to be announced
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelvern Celtic Society":MAILTO:info@kelvernceltic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260309T210000
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SUMMARY:Sons of Scotland host Climbers
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special treat at our next meeting. Please mark down Monday\, March 9\, at 7:30 p.m. at the Halina Centre as an event that you will wish to attend. Our invited guest presenters will be Mhairi and David Todd. They are retired citizens of Vernon who have world-wide reputations as alpinists\, adventurers and global travellers. \nMhairi grew up in a small community near Inverness in the Highlands of north-east Scotland. David was born and grew up in Glasgow. He started his climbing career on the facade of the tenement building in which he lived. For your information\, mountains in Scotland reach a maximum of 1000 metres (3000 feet) and are called “munros” (honest) or “bens”. There are 54 of these in Scotland and Mhairi and David spent their early climbing days on those mountains. Before long\, they “graduated” to loftier\, even more dangerous and challenging mountains in Europe and further afield. \nBoth have travelled worldwide and have climbed in every continent. Their stories are spellbinding. In his “early” days of adventuring\, David spent two and half years in Antarctica. He may tell the story of his dogsled team there. They will be speaking about their lives\, their travels and their scary encounters with crevasses\, sheer cliff faces\, summiting lofty peaks and leaping across crags and fissures. Their pictures\, curated for this evening\, will thrill and chill us. \nSo\, as this event is a rare happening\, we are throwing our doors open to your family members\, your friends\, your neighbours. Please send this note along to encourage them to attend. There will be no fee charged on this particular evening but the quality of the presentation could draw a full house at any hall.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/sons-of-scotland-host-climbers/
LOCATION:Halina Centre\, 3310 37th Ave\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 2Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:History,meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sons of Scotland Kildonnan Camp":MAILTO:elainelis@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260124T230000
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SUMMARY:Kelowna Pipe Band Society - Robbie Burns Dinner - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nCelebrate Scotland’s most famous poet\, Robert Burns\, with an unforgettable evening of tradition\, music\, and fine dining at the Kelowna Curling Club. This authentic Burns Night celebration brings together the rich heritage of Scotland with a warm community atmosphere. Tickets available now at: theboxoffice.ca\n\n\nTime: Doors open at 5:00 PM | Event starts at 5:30 PM\nVenue: Kelowna Curling Club\nPresented by: Kelowna Pipe Band\nTickets: $75 + fees and GST | Limited to 120 guests
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/kelowna-pipe-band-society-robbie-burns-dinner-sold-out/
LOCATION:Kelowna Curling Club\, 551 Recreation Avenue\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 7V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dinner,Fund Raiser,Haggis,Highland Dancers,History,Performance,Pipe Band,Piper,Pipes and Drums,Scottish Country Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelowna Pipe Band Society":MAILTO:kpbsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20210818T222521Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day\nRemembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual\, young and old\, to pause\, to give thanks and to remember. \nMost communities have a ceremony that contains a minute of silence at 11 am. We gather in memorial parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/remembrance-day/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T113000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20250408T172016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T172344Z
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SUMMARY:Vimy Ridge Day Ceremony in Salmon Arm
DESCRIPTION:Service hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62\, Salmon Arm.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/vimy-ridge-day-cereemony-in-salmon-arm/
LOCATION:Salmon Arm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62\, 141 Hudson Ave NW\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:History,Piper
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shuswap Pipes 'n Drums":MAILTO:Shuswappnd@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
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CREATED:20250408T171348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T172919Z
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SUMMARY:Vimy Ridge Day
DESCRIPTION:Canada remembers the Battle of Vimy Ridge\, fought over four days beginning April 9\, 1917\, which many believe marked Canada’s coming of age as a nation. Of the 100\,000 Canadians who fought in this First World War battle\, more than 7\,000 were wounded and nearly 3\,600 lost their lives. Canadian bravery in the face of difficult circumstance was the hallmark of the Battle of Vimy Ridge\, and has become the standard by which our Canadian Armed Forces operate today. \nWhile we can never fully appreciate what our soldiers experienced at the Battle of Vimy Ridge\, 99 years ago\, we will remember and honour them. We are forever indebted to those who served and those who sacrificed their lives in defence of our country. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice to help ensure the peace and freedom for which Canada is recognized around the world. \nEvery year\, on this day\, communities across Canada pay tribute to the soldiers who fought at Vimy Ridge. The courage of our Canadian heroes will never be forgotten.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/vimy-ridge-day/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:TBA\, to be announced
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelvern Celtic Society":MAILTO:info@kelvernceltic.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20210818T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T222521Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day\nRemembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual\, young and old\, to pause\, to give thanks and to remember. \nMost communities have a ceremony that contains a minute of silence at 11 am. We gather in memorial parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/remembrance-day/2024-11-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241110T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20241029T232553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T232553Z
UID:10005296-1731258000-1731263400@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Closing Candlelight Ceremony for the Field of Crosses\, Kelowna 2024
DESCRIPTION:A special Candlelight Ceremony will also be held on Sunday November 10 at 5:00 pm which the public is invited to attend along with families representing descendants of the fallen named on the crosses. \nThe Okanagan Military Museum Society\, the Kelowna Museums Society\, the Rotary Club of Kelowna\, the\nRoyal Canadian Legion Br. 26\, and like-minded community organizations and vendors wish to\ncollaborate to present the annual Field of Crosses to complement Kelowna’s annual Remembrance and\nCommemoration traditions in November.\nThe visual display of crosses\, with names and details of Kelowna’s Fallen in the 20th century\, represents\nthe cemeteries overseas in which they reside. The unique interactive educational program\, aimed at\nmiddle school students\, offers an in-class biographical study package for students to explore the service\nof those named on Kelowna’s cenotaph and a tour of the Okanagan Military Museum. Students from\nparticipating schools will visit the Field of Crosses for a guided tour after reviewing information and\nartifacts at the Okanagan Military Museum. \nThe Okanagan Military Museum Society and Kelowna Museums wish to thank the\nmany volunteers and vendors who work together each year to make this important event possible.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/closing-candlelight-ceremony-for-the-field-of-crosses-kelowna-2024/
LOCATION:Kelowna Cenotaph\, 1600 Abbott Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:History,Parade,Pipes and Drums,Remembrance Day Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Canadian Legion #26":MAILTO:rcl26kelowna@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20241029T232114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T232114Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremonies for the Field of Crosses Kelowna 2024
DESCRIPTION:Opening Ceremonies for the Field of Crosses Kelowna 2024 will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday\, November 3 at the Kelowna Cenotaph and public visitation will be open daily during regular City Park hours until Wednesday\, November 12. \nThe Okanagan Military Museum Society\, the Kelowna Museums Society\, the Rotary Club of Kelowna\, the\nRoyal Canadian Legion Br. 26\, and like-minded community organizations and vendors wish to\ncollaborate to present the annual Field of Crosses to complement Kelowna’s annual Remembrance and\nCommemoration traditions in November.\nThe visual display of crosses\, with names and details of Kelowna’s Fallen in the 20th century\, represents\nthe cemeteries overseas in which they reside. The unique interactive educational program\, aimed at\nmiddle school students\, offers an in-class biographical study package for students to explore the service\nof those named on Kelowna’s cenotaph and a tour of the Okanagan Military Museum. Students from\nparticipating schools will visit the Field of Crosses for a guided tour after reviewing information and\nartifacts at the Okanagan Military Museum. \nThe Okanagan Military Museum Society and Kelowna Museums wish to thank the\nmany volunteers and vendors who work together each year to make this important event possible. \n 
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/opening-ceremonies-for-the-field-of-crosses-kelowna-2024/
LOCATION:Kelowna Cenotaph\, 1600 Abbott Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:History,Parade,Pipes and Drums,Remembrance Day Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Canadian Legion #26":MAILTO:rcl26kelowna@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20240604T184519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T002841Z
UID:10005201-1721556000-1721577600@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Fintry Highland Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us  10am to 4pm\, for the Fintry Highland Fair! \nA Fintry Fair like no other! \nJoin us for Highland competitions! \n▪ Haggis Hurling\n▪ Wife Carrying Race\n▪ Welly-boot Throw\n▪ Tug-O-War \nThe Fair will present a selection of exhibitors and vendors will have displays on the lawn showcasing plants and shrubs\, gardening know-how\, food stuffs\, house maintenance and arts and crafts. Food is available for purchase through food truck vendors. \nEntry to the Fair is by donation and there is no charge for Fintry Members and school-age children. Guided tours of the Manor House are offered throughout the day.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/fintry-highland-fair/
LOCATION:Fintry Estate\, 7655 Fintry Delta Rd\, \, BC\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Z 3V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Food trucks,History,Performance,Pipe Band,Pipes and Drums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20240610T040104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T040104Z
UID:10005206-1719655200-1719676800@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Westside Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Irish Society is once again taking part in the Westside Multicultural Days at Memorial Park\, 3737 Okanagan Hwy in West Kelowna on Saturday\, June 29th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We would greatly appreciate the assistance of a few volunteers willing to spend an hour at our booth. If you are able to assist us for set up\, take down or anytime during the day please respond to okanaganirishsociety@gmail.com. Otherwise feel free to come and take part in the days festivities\, with performances\, food\, workshops\, and activities throughout the day.\n\nDate and Time: Saturday\, June 29th\, 2024 at 10:00 AM
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/westside-multiculturalism-day/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, West Kelowna\, 3737 Okanagan Hwy\, West Kelowna\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20221210T184745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T035440Z
UID:10004233-1712304000-1712509200@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:British Isles Celtic weekend in Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:The English\, Scottish\, Irish\, Welsh\, Manx and Cornish will be celebrating their Traditions\, History\, Customs and Heritage at the Vancouver Art Gallery\, North Plaza \nvancouver Celtic Weekend 2024 \n\n 
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/heritage-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, North Plaza\, 750 Hornby St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert,Food trucks,Highland Dancers,History,Irish Celtic Music,Pipes and Drums
ORGANIZER;CN="The British Isles Historic Society":MAILTO:The British Isles Historic Society
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20210818T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T222521Z
UID:10004166-1699660800-1699747199@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day\nRemembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual\, young and old\, to pause\, to give thanks and to remember. \nMost communities have a ceremony that contains a minute of silence at 11 am. We gather in memorial parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/remembrance-day/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221112
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20210818T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T222521Z
UID:10004165-1668124800-1668211199@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day\nRemembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual\, young and old\, to pause\, to give thanks and to remember. \nMost communities have a ceremony that contains a minute of silence at 11 am. We gather in memorial parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/remembrance-day/2022-11-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20210818T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T222521Z
UID:10004164-1636588800-1636675199@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:Remembrance Day\nRemembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual\, young and old\, to pause\, to give thanks and to remember. \nMost communities have a ceremony that contains a minute of silence at 11 am. We gather in memorial parks\, community halls\, workplaces\, schools and homes to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/remembrance-day/2021-11-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210701T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210731T000000
DTSTAMP:20260427T094601
CREATED:20210531T234101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210531T234225Z
UID:10004162-1625097600-1627689600@kelvernceltic.ca
SUMMARY:Brit History Month - July 2021
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the British Isles Historic Society \nA History\, Heritage\, Customs and Traditions celebration of those immigrants\, fur traders\, farmers\, explorers\, financiers\, prospectors\, merchants\, etc. that came from the countries that make up the British Isles: England\, Scotland\, Wales\, Cornwall\, North Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.  Those that came from the British Isles\, that left their homeland for hopes of a brighter future.  They took on and endured hardships and challenges to make British Columbia\, Canada their new home.  Their names are on buildings\, towns and cities\, parks\, roads\, rivers\, lakes and mountains. We remember their contribution to the events that made history in B.C. Their history needs to be shared with others so that their energy and efforts will be recognized and their successes recorded. \nOn July 20th. 1871. The colony joined Canada as the country’s sixth province “British Columbia”.\nDuring July “Brit History Month” we will be celebrating and giving recognition to the extensive contribution that those that came from the countries of the British Isles: England\, Scotland\, Wales\, North Ireland\, Isle of Man\, Cornwall and the Republic of Ireland had made to the Heritage\, History\, Traditions and Customs of those that live in British Columbia.\nWith the arrival of those from Great Britain came a series of trading posts\, and two consecutive gold rushes in the mid-1800s which brought an influx\nof prospectors\, merchants\, fur traders\, farmers and pioneers from around the world. The 1900’s marked another period of rapid growth\, with massive\nbuilding projects including dams\, bridges\, railways\, ferries\, and the completion of the Trans Canada Highway. Many of those projects were the result of those that came from England\, Ireland\, and Scotland.\nOn July 1\, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act\, 1867) created Canada. June 20\, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty’s subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.\nThe central region was given the name of “New Caledonia” by explorer Simon Fraser. To avoid confusion with Colombia in South America and the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean\, Queen Victoria named the area British Columbia when it became a colony in 1858.\nThe province’s name was chosen by Queen Victoria\, when the Colony of British Columbia (1858–1866)\, i.e.\, “the Mainland”\, became a British colony in 1858.\nThen on July 20th. 1871. The colony joined Canada as the country’s sixth province “British Columbia”. The new immigrants that came from Great Britain\, North Ireland and the Republic of Ireland left their homeland in the hopes of a new future. They brought with them many of their customs and traditions that are still in use by the citizens of British Columbia.\nWe continue to remember their contributions when we celebrate Commonwealth Day\, Victory Day\, Burn’s Night\, St. David’s Day\, St. George’s Day\, St. Andrew’s Day\, St. Patrick’s Day\, St.\nPiran’s Day\, Tynwald Day\, Christmas Day\, Boxing Day and Queen Elizabeth II birthdays.\nIf you were born in the U.K.\, have ancestors in the U.K. or had a holiday in the U.K. you are invited to join with us in a celebration of “Brit History Month”
URL:https://kelvernceltic.ca/event/brit-history-month-july-2021/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kelvern Celtic Society":MAILTO:info@kelvernceltic.ca
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