North Okanagan Optimist Club

where will you find us next?

feb. 23, 2026

Monthly meeting

6:30pm

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8:30pm

LOCATION: #102 - 3126 31 Avenue, home of the Okanagan Learning Foundation

Event Details

feb. 23, 2026

Monthly meeting

Meeting agenda TBD

6:30pm

-

8:30pm

LOCATION: #102 - 3126 31 Avenue, home of the Okanagan Learning Foundation

April 23-24, 2026

VERNON HERITAGE FAIR

8:30 am

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7:30 pm

Schubert Centre

Event Details

April 23-24, 2026

VERNON HERITAGE FAIR

Students from local elementary schools will display their projects on Canadian Heritage. Open to Public viewing on Friday from 6:00-7:30 PM

8:30 am

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7:30 pm

Schubert Centre

february 5, 2026

OPTIMIST DAY

All Day

Event Details

february 5, 2026

OPTIMIST DAY

Celebrating all we do year-round to promote efforts in bringing out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves

All Day

February 7, 2026

Vernon Winter Carnival Parade

12 pm

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1 pm

Parade Route - South on 27th Street from 45th Avenue to 32nd Avenue

Event Details

February 7, 2026

Vernon Winter Carnival Parade

Check out the joint Vernon Winter Carnival - Optimist Club parade float this year! With generous help from the SheShed Society, we are read...

Event Details

12 pm

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1 pm

Parade Route - South on 27th Street from 45th Avenue to 32nd Avenue

February 9-12, 2026

JamCan Curling

9:30 am

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11:30 am

Outdoor Skating Rink at the Vernon Recreation Centre

Event Details

February 9-12, 2026

JamCan Curling

A very popular Vernon Winter Carnival children's event and supported by volunteers from the North Okanagan Optimist Club.

9:30 am

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11:30 am

Outdoor Skating Rink at the Vernon Recreation Centre

More Events

About Us

Chartered in 2011

A very active club in the North Okanagan. Chartered in 2011 and currently the only club in the Interior of BC

Become a member

As Members of Optimist Clubs, individuals have the opportunity to "Bring Out the Best in Kids" along with other like-minded citizens. As an Optimist member, there are many volunteer opportunities to answer the needs of local youth by organizing meaningful service projects.

Community Projects

A legacy of Unplug & PLaY Week has been the installation of PlayBoxes in community parks - 6 to date.

Next Optimist Meeting : Monday, February 23, 2026

Welcome to North Okanagan Optimist Club Community

where will you find us next?

feb. 23, 2026

Monthly meeting

6:30pm

-

8:30pm

feb. 23, 2026

Monthly meeting

6:30pm

-

8:30pm

April 23-24, 2026

VERNON HERITAGE FAIR

8:30 am

-

7:30 pm

April 23-24, 2026

VERNON HERITAGE FAIR

8:30 am

-

7:30 pm

february 5, 2026

OPTIMIST DAY

All Day

february 5, 2026

OPTIMIST DAY

All Day

February 7, 2026

Vernon Winter Carnival Parade

12 pm

-

1 pm

February 7, 2026

Vernon Winter Carnival Parade

12 pm

-

1 pm

February 9-12, 2026

JamCan Curling

9:30 am

-

11:30 am

February 9-12, 2026

JamCan Curling

9:30 am

-

11:30 am

Optimists in the community

A little bit of rain, a blast of wind - didn't stop our Optimists from having fun at the Pop-Up neighbourhood park day at sawicki park !

UNPLUG & PLAY BLOG

2023 Optimist Stamp Contest Winner Lily C, student at Kidston Elementary with her winning design. Optimist Jane Sutton making the announcement.

About Us

Chartered in 2011

Become a member

Community Projects

in the community

Sharing the Optimist story in the North Okanagan

Fundraising - Art From the Attic

Winter Carnvial 2019

Contact Us

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North Okanagan Optimist Club

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