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This is just a reference for those people who use only Internet Explorer as a browser. If you have Adobe Flash 11 installed on your computer, it may not open webpages using Adobe Flash images. This is happening on the TOCA New Index page. The page opens fine on Google Chrome and FireFox, but not on Internet Explorer.

Here are a few links you can go to and read more about this problem:

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The Countdown is ON!!  Deadlines for Applications are fast approaching with Auditions February the 18th & 19th, 2012 where 4 highly respected Judges will find their Top Ten Performances.  At our Top Ten Award Ceremony on March 10, 2012, young musicians will vie for $thousands of dollars, amazing prizes including the ‘best of’, PLUS opportunity for performances throughout the year.  Posters www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com/index.php/our-kids-have-talent/downloads (thank you in advance for downloading our poster and posting it)  Sponsorship Initiatives www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com/index.php/our-kids-have-talent/okht-sponsors/become-a-sponsor-of-okht , Applications, Information Guidelines and Rules are all available at www.rarearthmusic.com.  If you have a smart phone, scan our QR.GL Landing Pad Code (see poster below) to connect to our Website, Google Map, You Tube, Contact Information, and Facebook (fantastic new technology).

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Vernon Glee Club First Performance is SOLD OUT!

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“Mamma Mia”  The Abba Music That Inspired This Music Presentation was sold out by January 4th 2012, what a great achievement for  Director Therese Parent and Vocal Director Julie Armitage.

They are now accepting new Glee members for auditions for their next event to be held in May 2012.  (To find out about becoming a member call the Vernon Community Music School at: ( 250) 545-4977).

To read more please visit the “Vernon Glee Club” Blog by clicking the link. You can also visit their Facebook Fanpage. 

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Wishing The Thompson/Okanagan Community A Very Merry Christmas!

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As we take a few moments to remember what Christmas is all about, and calm our hearts, and put our wallets away,  and just sit quiet and embrace the beautiful spirit of Christmas and all that it means.   As we enter 2012 we prepare for change and spiritual attunement,  open the heart and feel the love of each and everyone of us.

It has been a hard year for many and it’s this time of year, that your family and friends need support the most.  Make sure you don’t forget someone important in your life, and don’t be afraid to say “I LOVE YOU“, none of us can hear those 3 words enough.  It always brings a smile, and makes us feel good, and sometimes even brings a tear or two.

Here is my Christmas Poem “Christmas Twinkle”

Christmas Twinkle

December arrives with a sparkle of delight
Knowing soon that parcels will arrive overnight
Faces lighten up with a smile and good cheer
As Christmas time slowly comes near

The snow starts to fall with night  magic of blue hue’s 

As the trees transform into “Smurf Town Clues”

The children run out and snowmen appear
As they roll up the snow and pile three here

Everyone smiles as you pass on the street
And open arms wide to greet and meet
The gifts are all wrapped in red, blue and green
With ribbon and bows to match the Christmas scene

It’s now the night before Christmas and the fire is lit
All the family comes around to await St. Nick
The gifts are piled high at the base of the tree

Waiting for giggles and children with glee

Empty stockings were hung each one with a name
To make sure dear Santa knew everyone’s name

Christmas day has arrived with excitement and belief
As they stare at the tree with great relief

Santa left gifts perfect for each one
Now another Christmas day has begun
The house smells of Turkey roasting as families arrive
Raising a glass and toasting “Thank God we are alive!”

Lea Gail Parkhurst

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On Saturday December 10th, Children’s Christmas Workshop was held for the 8th year and it was a HUGE SUCCESS!

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The “North Okanagan Optimist Club” was excited to be a part of this event, and many volunteer helped all day with the wrapping of gifts and in the kitchen serving drinks and treats.  We would like to thank Sandra Bradley for inviting us to be a part of this heart felt project to help under-privileged children provide a gift to a parent, grand parent or special adult in their life.

We thank the community who donated adult related gifts to the children to choose and those who may have donated money as well.

If you would like to donate tissue paper or wrapping paper or a gift for next years event you can contact the “North Okanagan Optimist Club”  or email toca.desk@gmail.com.  If your business would like to support the “North Okanagan Optimist Club“, please also send an email to the above, and if you would like to become a member please also email us for more information.

If you have a childrens/teens event that you think would be suitable for the “North Okanagan Optimist Club” to participate in supporting, please also contact us at the above email.

TOCA is proud to have the “North Okanagan Optimsit Club” as our Official Non Profit organization that a percent of every advertisiment is dedicated to them.

Lea Gail Parkhurst

Parkhurst ProBiz International

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Raising funds to support local non-profit groups has been an annual event for the ”Horsey Ladies” for 14 years running strong.   The “Horsey Ladies”  love of horses brings them together from all over the Thompson/Okanagan valley, and enjoy a Christmas decorated theme room, putting everyone in the mood for giving.  In this years auction held at the Spallumcheen Gold and Country Club, there were over 100 items auctioned off that raised over $6,800.00.   Many thanks to all the businesses and individuals who provided items for this annual  auction, as well as the volunteer time from committee members.  To honor some of the committee volunteers their names are: Elspeth Manning, Amy Vaughan, Michele Gould, Ruby Edwards,  Ester Gerlof and Nancy Roman.

The Horsey Ladies have grown a solid support group over the years and are not a society or registered non-profit but simply committed group of people who love to support those less fortunate at Christmas time.

Each year they pick a charity to donate the funds they have raised to and groups are given an opportunity to present their vote at the dinner meeting.  This year the vote was shared with the Vernon Women’s Transition house (Esquine Assisted Therapy Program) and the Community Dental Access Centre in Vernon.

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Our Kids Have Talent – proudly presented, sponsored and supported by the Rarearth Music Fest and the North Okanagan Music Festival Society
 

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Hello!   Below is information regarding the 4th annual ‘Our Kids Have Talent’ musical competition – we are looking forward to another very successful year with new and returning amazing young musicians.  Auditions are scheduled for February 18 & 19, 2012 with the top ten winners’ performances March 10, 2012.  All musical youth between the ages of 8-18, a capella, duos, trios and bands up to 5 band members, no matter what musical skill level, are welcome to compete for thousands of dollars in cash, prizes and opportunity.  All information, including online applications available at  www.rarearthmusic.com  or www.ourkidshavetalent.com.  Please contact Kath (Founder & Organizer) at 250 938-2231 for further information and/or discussion on how you can become a sponsor for this amazing, self-esteem building initiative for our future artists.  Our Kids Have Talent is supported by the North Okanagan Music Festival Society which is a non-profit organization.  All donations and sponsorship will receive an official tax receipt.  Thank you in advance for supporting ‘Our Kids Have Talent’.

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The North Okanagan Optimist Club is proud to announce our support

of the Children’s Christmas Workshop:

You can support children who are unable to buy their parents a gift by participating

in donating of the following :

Suggested items:
Christmas nic nac’s, gloves, wallets, jewelry, candles, spa items, scarves,
kitchen gadgets, small tools, cologne, card games, small sports items. Think
of something a child would like to give to a parent.

Drop of locations:
Re/Max
We Care
Ladies World health & Fitness
Sutton
The People Place
Vernon Community Arts Center
Curves in Coldstream

This is the 6th year for the event.
It is only possible because of the generous donations from the community &
the 60 volunteers who help make it happen.

Organized by Sandra Bradley.

Please read the attached file below for more details.

Christmas Workshop For Children

The North Okanagan Optimist Club is seeking new members and donation

support from the North Okanagan valley, please contact toca.desk@gmail if you

would like more information.
Lea Gail Parkhurst
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