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SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Spend quality time with your little one while learning English. Join us for our Play and Learn program where moms\, dads\, and caregivers connect through fun and learning with a qualified instructor. Healthy snacks will be provided along with childcare. Registration required: email Chika\, childminding@sissociety.ca\, or call 250-804-2726.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/play-and-learn/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Chika":MAILTO:childminding@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T120000
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SUMMARY:Arts and Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Cathy Stubington (of Runaway Moon) for an arts and craft workshop in the SISS multipurpose room (classroom). Adults and children welcome. Childminding is available\, and there are free snacks and beverages. Please register with Chika: childminding@sissociety.ca or call 250 804 2726.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/arts-and-craft-workshop/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Chika":MAILTO:childminding@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260304T191500
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SUMMARY:What's the Tea
DESCRIPTION:Virtual English Conversation Circle as we delve into the topic of Money and Shopping. This interactive session will take place on Wednesday\, March 4\, from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM VIA Zoom\, offering a great opportunity to build your English skills while connecting with others in the community. To register\, please contact Aileen at service@sisssociety.ca or call 250-804-2726
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/whats-the-tea-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260213T171549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T185857Z
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SUMMARY:English Class & Art Centre Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and a volunteer for an English lesson in the SISS classroom. In the second half after break\, we will also visit the new exhibit (“OK Buddy”) at Salmon Arm Arts Centre. Complimentary snacks and beverages. Childminding (ages 0-5) is also available at SISS while a caregiver is also on site.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-13/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260225T000009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T000012Z
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at the Revelstoke Library on Thursday\, March 5 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM as we connect with the community through our Outreach services. No appointment is needed—simply drop in with your questions about employment\, basic immigration inquiries\, language support\, and more.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/2365-2/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Library\, 605 Campbell Ave\, Revelstoke\, British Columbia\, V0E 2S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260221T201951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T213332Z
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SUMMARY:Enderby Meet-ups: Seed Swap & Library
DESCRIPTION:11:30 – 2:00 pm. Shuswap Seed Swap. Join Terri and others at the Shuswap Seed Swap\, located at Splatsin Community Centre\, Old Vernon Road (in Enderby). There will be speakers\, kids’ activities\, food\, gardening\, and seed vendors\, a seed swap table (bring some labelled seeds if you have any)\, and much more! This event is FREE; SISS will make a donation at the entry on your behalf. \nNote: The Seed Swap runs from 10 am -2 pm\, with presenters speaking at 10:30 (gardening)\, 11:30 (foraging)\, and 12:30 (saving seeds). You can go all day if you want. Wear comfortable shoes because you may have to park several blocks away. \n2:00 – 3:00 pm. Enderby Library Drop-in. Come see Terri at the library (514 Cliff Avenue) for library card registration\, to practice tests (driving\, English\, citizenship)\, ask settlement questions\, or just chat.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/enderby-meet-ups-library-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Splatsin Community Centre\, 5767 Old Vernon Road\, Enderby\, BC\, V0E 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260217T172830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173008Z
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SUMMARY:Play and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Spend quality time with your little one while learning English. Join us for our Play and Learn program where moms\, dads\, and caregivers connect through fun and learning with a qualified instructor. Healthy snacks will be provided along with childcare. Registration required: email Chika\, childminding@sissociety.ca\, or call 250-804-2726.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/play-and-learn/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Chika":MAILTO:childminding@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260217T173624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T173821Z
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SUMMARY:Arts and Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Cathy Stubington (of Runaway Moon) for an arts and craft workshop in the SISS multipurpose room (classroom). Adults and children welcome. Childminding is available\, and there are free snacks and beverages. Please register with Chika: childminding@sissociety.ca or call 250 804 2726.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/arts-and-craft-workshop/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Chika":MAILTO:childminding@sissociety.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260213T171719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T185505Z
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SUMMARY:English Class: Tips for Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:In this lively integrated skills lesson\, we will discuss evidence-based tips on how to live a longer\, healthier\, and happier life! We will also learn some medical terms and practice contrastive stress while debunking myths (lies) about healthy living. Nutritious snacks and beverages are provided along with childcare (ages 0-5). \nP.S.: You may want to stick around for a useful info session on Navigating the Healthcare System (12:30-1:30 pm on the same day in the SISS classroom).
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-14/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260221T183355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T224010Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Healthcare System
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to the community and in need of guidance on health services\, finding a family doctor\, connecting with nurse practitioners\, and more? Join us for an informative session where a Public Health Nurse (PHN) will help you navigate your healthcare needs.  This session will take place on Thursday\, March 12\, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the SISS Multipurpose Room.  To register\, please contact Daniela at info@sisssociety.ca
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/navigating-health-care-system/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260213T171843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T200407Z
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SUMMARY:English Class: Neighbourhood Welcome w/ Gift Bags!
DESCRIPTION:Join Terri and a volunteer to learn more about your community. We will have a guest speaker\, Michelle\, Area Coordinator for “Neighbourhood Welcome\,” an organization that welcomes newcomers to the Shuswap. Michelle will tell us about businesses in the Shuswap and share “welcome bags” containing gifts and coupons that you can use at local businesses. There will also be a Q & A\, so bring your questions. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-15/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260304T214801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214801Z
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SUMMARY:SISS OFFICE CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:We are closed on Thursday\, March 19th due to an out-of-town event. Please contact service@sissociety.ca or leave message on our office phone (250 804 2726); we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are open again 9 am – 3 pm on Friday\, March 20.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/siss-office-closed/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Office
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260304T214314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T184433Z
UID:10000674-1774000800-1774018800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Sicamous Meet-ups: D-Dutchmen Dairy & Library
DESCRIPTION:10:00 – 11:30 am. D-Dutchmen Dairy (1321 Maier Rd.\, Sicamous). Join Terri and others at the dairy (cow) farm (close to A & W\, Sicamous). We’ll see cows in the barn and visit the animal petting zoo. Inside or outside\, we can also chat while enjoying free beverages\, crackers\, homemade cheese\, and homemade ice cream (60+ flavours). Bring the kids for a fun spring break activity! \nNOTE: If you need a ride\, Terri can arrange free transportation (a taxi) from Sicamous Library to D-Dutchmen Dairy (and also return trip). Please contact Terri (support@sissociety.ca) by Thursday\, March 19. \n12 noon – 3:00 pm. Sicamous Library (446 Main St.\, Sicamous). Drop in to see Terri at the library. Get help with tests (English\, driving\, citizenship\, etc.)\, library card registration\, and more.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/sicamous-meet-ups-d-dutchmen-dairy-library/
LOCATION:D-Dutchmen Dairy\, 1321 Maier Rd.\, Sicamous\, BC\, V0E 2V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260221T182523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T182523Z
UID:10000667-1774089000-1774094400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:French Conversation Circle
DESCRIPTION:Parlez-vous francais? Join a facilitator for a chat in French over complimentary snacks and beverages in the SISS office. All levels are welcome!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/french-conversation-circle-9/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260326T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260221T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T224501Z
UID:10000669-1774528200-1774531800@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Continuing Education (Learn a Trade)
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about going back to school\, pursuing a trade\, or earning a micro-credential? Join us as Brent Moffat from Okanagan College shares valuable insights on current programs\, micro-credentials\, and in-demand job opportunities in the Okanagan region. To register\, please contact Daniela at info@sissociety.ca or call 250-804-2726.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/continuing-education-learn-a-trade/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Info Session
ORGANIZER;CN="Aileen":MAILTO:service@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260213T172017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T194737Z
UID:10000599-1774692000-1774699200@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:English Class: CELPIP Listening Bootcamp!
DESCRIPTION:Come tune up your (h)ears and mental muscles! We’re going to learn all about CELPIP Listening Tasks 1-6. We’ll work through parts of all six tasks\, applying tips and tricks\, and also discuss resources for practicing listening outside class. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided.
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/english-class-16/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:English Language
ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Everest":MAILTO:support@sissociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T101517
CREATED:20260221T174947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T203508Z
UID:10000666-1774706400-1774715400@sissociety.ca
SUMMARY:Family Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Free Family Movie Night! 🍿 \nJoin us  for a fun evening with newcomers and families as we watch Zootopia 2 together! \n-Free popcorn\n-Family-friendly fun\n-Great chance to connect with community \nPlease register in advance: events@sissociety.ca \nWe can’t wait to see you all there!
URL:https://sissociety.ca/event/family-movie-night/
LOCATION:SISS Office\, 101-371 Hudson Ave NE\, Salmon Arm\, BC\, V1E 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Connections
ORGANIZER;CN="Arpita":MAILTO:events@sissociety.ca
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