Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #2
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action – one spark at a time.
Many participants are current or past Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) project leaders, volunteers, or folks who are simply curious about getting involved. The Circle offers a supportive space to reflect on NSG experiences, develop new ideas, and explore how small, neighbour-led moments can grow into lasting community impact.
Everyone is welcome – whether you’ve hosted an NSG project, are dreaming up your first one, or are just looking for a place to connect with others in your community. Throughout the year, guest speakers from the Tamarack Institute and kinSHIFT will join us to share stories, tools, and perspectives that support neighbour-led learning and action.
This is an online circle, you are encouraged to bring your dinner, settle in from wherever you are, and join us for an hour and a half of connection, learning, and possibility.

February 4 – Seeds of Possibility
We’ll look at a few recent Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) projects and what made them flourish. Small group conversations help us imagine what could grow next in our own communities.

2nd South Okanagan Similkameen Food Security Summit
2026-02-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Okanagan College, 583 Duncan Avenue West, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 8E1, Canada
Are you interested in helping build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable local food system? We’d love to see you at our 2nd South Okanagan Similkameen Food Security Summit!
Join us for a day of learning, conversation and idea sharing. You’ll build your own food security network, and help inform the Community Foundation’s ongoing efforts to create a more food secure South Okanagan Similkameen.
Please register using this link. For more information on the Community Foundation’s food security impact focus, please visit our webpage or contact Kevin Ronaghan, Community Investments Manager.
Be sure to review our 2025 Vital Signs Spotlight on Food Security Report prior to attending the summit. You can find a copy of the report here.

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #3
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action – one spark at a time.
Many participants are current or past Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) project leaders, volunteers, or folks who are simply curious about getting involved. The Circle offers a supportive space to reflect on NSG experiences, develop new ideas, and explore how small, neighbour-led moments can grow into lasting community impact.
Everyone is welcome – whether you’ve hosted an NSG project, are dreaming up your first one, or are just looking for a place to connect with others in your community. Throughout the year, guest speakers from the Tamarack Institute and kinSHIFT will join us to share stories, tools, and perspectives that support neighbour-led learning and action.
This is an online circle, you are encouraged to bring your dinner, settle in from wherever you are, and join us for an hour and a half of connection, learning, and possibility.

March 4 – Sparking Ideas & Collaboration
Bring your ideas and we’ll help shape them into simple, doable projects or gatherings. A great month for anyone preparing to apply for a NSG. Application opens March 6th!

Neighbourhood Small Grants Application Opens
2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Neighbourhood Small Grants opens today!
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join one of the six informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are
• The types of projects that are eligible
• What’s new in the program this year
• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Applications accepted until April 17, 2026.

100 Men Who Care
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | The Standard, 124 Estabrook Avenue, Penticton, BC, V2A 1G3, Canada
100 Men Who Care’s first meeting of the year takes place on March 10th, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Standard Space.
Join us as we learn more about supporting children with neurodiversity. We’ll hear presentations from:

Dragonfly Pond Family Society
Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning
South Okanagan Assessment Program

For more information about 100 Men, visit our webpage. To pay your 100 Men membership for 2026, visit our payment portal.

Keremeos: Neighbourhood Small Grant Info Session
2026-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Keremeos Library, 638 7th Avenue, Keremeos, Canada
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Keremeos
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are
• The types of projects that are eligible
• What’s new in the program this year
• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Applications are open March 6 – April 17, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact kimenglish@cfso.net

Princeton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Princeton Library Room, 107 Vermilion Ave, Princeton, BC, Canada
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Princeton
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are
• The types of projects that are eligible
• What’s new in the program this year
• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Applications are open March 6 – April 17, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact kimenglish@cfso.net

Films about Food: "The Hands That Feed Us"
2026-03-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Tempest Theatre, 125 Eckhardt Ave East, Penticton, BC, V2A 1Z5, Canada
The Hands That Feed Us looks closely at the lives of farmers across the country, and the quiet, often invisible pressures shaping our food system. It asks what it truly costs to grow food, what kind of life that work makes possible, and what happens when rising land values and economic strain push farmers to the margins. These are not distant concerns. They affect the health, stability, and long-term resilience of our own region.
We’re pleased to present this event in partnership with our friends at Tempest Theatre. Join us on the afternoon of March 22nd for a screening and community conversation with filmmaker Devon Cooke. For more information, please visit Tempest Theatre’s website.

Online: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Online
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are• The types of projects that are eligible• What’s new in the program this year• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89496852406
Applications are open until April 17, 2026.

Penticton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
2026-03-31 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | 101-246 Martin Street, Penticton
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Penticton
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are
• The types of projects that are eligible
• What’s new in the program this year
• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Applications are open March 6 – April 17, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact kimenglish@cfso.net

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #4
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action – one spark at a time.
Many participants are current or past Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) project leaders, volunteers, or folks who are simply curious about getting involved. The Circle offers a supportive space to reflect on NSG experiences, develop new ideas, and explore how small, neighbour-led moments can grow into lasting community impact.
Everyone is welcome – whether you’ve hosted an NSG project, are dreaming up your first one, or are just looking for a place to connect with others in your community. Throughout the year, guest speakers from the Tamarack Institute and kinSHIFT will join us to share stories, tools, and perspectives that support neighbour-led learning and action.
This is an online circle, you are encouraged to bring your dinner, settle in from wherever you are, and join us for an hour and a half of connection, learning, and possibility.

100 Women Who Care - April 8 - Penticton Golf and Country Club
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Penticton Golf & Country Club, 600 Comox St, Penticton, BC, V2A 2C1, Canada
We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving.
Date: Wednesday, April 8th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Penticton Golf & Country Club
We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase.
This quarter’s theme: Supporting Children’s Well‑Being & Learning
This quarter, we’re shining a light on organizations that help children thrive: whether by nurturing their well‑being, enriching their learning experiences, or supporting their educational journeys. We welcome nominations for charities that provide alternative or enhanced opportunities for children to grow, learn, and feel supported, both in and out of school.
This theme is intentionally broad and open to interpretation. Your nomination might focus on wellness, mental health, experiential learning, school-based support, or programs that strengthen a child’s quality of life. If an organization helps kids feel more connected, confident, or capable, it belongs in this theme!
RSVP now to confirm your spot – we can’t wait to see you again!
If you need to make your one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.
Please note member RSVPs are open now and guest spots will open closer to the event date based on capacity.

Osoyoos: Neighbourhood Small Grant Info Session
2026-04-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Osoyoos Library, 8505 68th Ave, Osoyoos, BC, Canada
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Osoyoos
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are
• The types of projects that are eligible
• What’s new in the program this year
• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Applications are open March 6 – April 17, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact kimenglish@cfso.net

Oliver: NSG Info Session
2026-04-11 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Oliver
Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community.
Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community.
We’ll cover:
• What Neighbourhood Small Grants are
• The types of projects that are eligible
• What’s new in the program this year
• Tips for submitting a strong application
Whether you have an idea already or are just curious, everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
Join at at the Oliver Library on April 11 at 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Applications are open March 6 – April 17, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact kimenglish@cfso.net

Neighbourhood Small Grant Application Closes
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Be sure to submit your NSG application by 5:00 April 17, 2026.

Trish & Phil Medical Bursary - Virtual Info Session 2026
2026-04-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
Interested in becoming a doctor? Join us for a virtual information session where you’ll hear firsthand from a local physician about their journey into medicine—what it took, what they learned, and what they wish they’d known.
You’ll also learn about an incredible opportunity: the Trish and Phil Medical Bursary. This multi-year financial support program can cover up to 50% of your undergraduate tuition and 100% of your medical school tuition for students who plan on returning to practice in the South Okanagan Similkameen region.
Students must register to apply for the bursary, and all registrants will receive a link to the session recording—even if you can’t attend live.
Don’t miss your chance to take the first step toward a future in medicine!
Once registered, a MS teams link to join the virtual session will be sent out by email.

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #5
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)

Intro to Table Talks - Penticton
2026-05-13 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join us to experience Table Talks
Table Talks is for settlers who are ready to learn, reflect, and support one another to take action for reconciliation.
Find out how you can bring Table Talks to your community or workplace.
Your Hosts
KELLY TERBASKET, Program Director at IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT
KIM ENGLISH, Regional Development Manager, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.
Who is this Info Session for?
This session is for anyone interested in taking concrete action by engaging in courageous conversations about reconciliation with family, friends, or coworkers.
Date
PENTICTON: Wed, May 13 | Okanagan College, Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, 583 Duncan Avenue, Room PC113
What is Table Talks?
Designed in the Similkameen by an Indigenous-led team, this user-friendly resource supports courageous conversations about reconciliation. Table Talks begins with an Info Session that leads to 4 subsequent workshops for those who wish to embark on the journey.
We’re hosting these Info Sessions to amplify the invitation for the people and organizations of the Okanagan to further reconciliation in our region.
The Vision
Table Talks was inspired by the desire to help settlers get more comfortable talking about colonization and how it has impacted us all.
The program aims to deepen curiosity and understanding about how our colonial history has shaped our relationships with each other, laying the foundation for Indigenous peoples and settlers to work together to create a future that benefits all of us—and our children.
Why Table Talks?
Courageous conversations are challenging. People are afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing. A good place to tackle this hard work is around our kitchen tables with family and friends—or around the boardroom table with colleagues.
Table Talks shares a well-resourced path for venturing into these important conversations with others who are also interested in moving the dial on reconciliation.
Come and discover our helpful resources to guide these conversations!
Register Here

Intro to Table Talks - Vernon
2026-05-20 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join us to experience Table Talks
Table Talks is for settlers who are ready to learn, reflect, and support one another to take action for reconciliation.
Find out how you can bring Table Talks to your community or workplace.
Your Hosts
KELLY TERBASKET, Program Director at IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT
KIM ENGLISH, Regional Development Manager, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.
Who is this Info Session for?
This session is for anyone interested in taking concrete action by engaging in courageous conversations about reconciliation with family, friends, or coworkers.
Date
VERNON: Wed, May 20 | Vernon Performing Arts Centre, Marie Fleming Studio, 3800 33rd Street
What is Table Talks?
Designed in the Similkameen by an Indigenous-led team, this user-friendly resource supports courageous conversations about reconciliation. Table Talks begins with an Info Session that leads to 4 subsequent workshops for those who wish to embark on the journey.
We’re hosting these Info Sessions to amplify the invitation for the people and organizations of the Okanagan to further reconciliation in our region.
The Vision
Table Talks was inspired by the desire to help settlers get more comfortable talking about colonization and how it has impacted us all.
The program aims to deepen curiosity and understanding about how our colonial history has shaped our relationships with each other, laying the foundation for Indigenous peoples and settlers to work together to create a future that benefits all of us—and our children.
Why Table Talks?
Courageous conversations are challenging. People are afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing. A good place to tackle this hard work is around our kitchen tables with family and friends—or around the boardroom table with colleagues.
Table Talks shares a well-resourced path for venturing into these important conversations with others who are also interested in moving the dial on reconciliation.
Come and discover our helpful resources to guide these conversations!
Register Here

Intro to Table Talks - Kelowna
2026-05-27 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver)
Join us to experience Table Talks
Table Talks is for settlers who are ready to learn, reflect, and support one another to take action for reconciliation.
Find out how you can bring Table Talks to your community or workplace.
Your Hosts
KELLY TERBASKET, Program Director at IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT
KIM ENGLISH, Regional Development Manager, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen.
Who is this Info Session for?
This session is for anyone interested in taking concrete action by engaging in courageous conversations about reconciliation with family, friends, or coworkers.
Date
KELOWNA: Wed, May 27 | Downtown Kelowna Library, 1380 Ellis Street
What is Table Talks?
Designed in the Similkameen by an Indigenous-led team, this user-friendly resource supports courageous conversations about reconciliation. Table Talks begins with an Info Session that leads to 4 subsequent workshops for those who wish to embark on the journey.
We’re hosting these Info Sessions to amplify the invitation for the people and organizations of the Okanagan to further reconciliation in our region.
The Vision
Table Talks was inspired by the desire to help settlers get more comfortable talking about colonization and how it has impacted us all.
The program aims to deepen curiosity and understanding about how our colonial history has shaped our relationships with each other, laying the foundation for Indigenous peoples and settlers to work together to create a future that benefits all of us—and our children.
Why Table Talks?
Courageous conversations are challenging. People are afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing. A good place to tackle this hard work is around our kitchen tables with family and friends—or around the boardroom table with colleagues.
Table Talks shares a well-resourced path for venturing into these important conversations with others who are also interested in moving the dial on reconciliation.
Come and discover our helpful resources to guide these conversations!
Register Here

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #6
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)

100 Women Who Care - June 17th - Summerland Heritage Cidery
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Heritage Cidery, 3113 Johnson St, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z4, Canada
We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving.
Date: Wednesday, June 17th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Summerland Heritage Cidery
We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase.
The theme for this quarter is still to be determined!
Do you have field of interest that you would like to learn more about? Send your suggestions to 100women@cfso.net.
If you need to make your one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.
Please note member RSVPs are open now and guest spots will open closer to the event date based on capacity.

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #7
2026-07-08 18:00 (America/Vancouver)

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #8
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #9
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)

100 Women Who Care - Sept 16 - Winston Estate Vineyard
2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Winston Estate Vineyard, 60 Middle Bench Road S, Penticton, BC, V2A 8S7, Canada
We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving.
Date: Wednesday, Sept 16th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Winston Estate Vineyard • 60 Middle Bench Road S, Penticton
We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase.
The theme for this quarter is still to be determined!
Do you have field of interest that you would like to learn more about? Send your suggestions to 100women@cfso.net.
RSVPs will open up closer to the event date.
If you need to make your one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.
Please note member RSVPs are open now and guest spots will open closer to the event date based on capacity.

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #10
2026-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #11
2026-11-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)

100 Women Who Care - Nov 26 - OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
2026-11-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar, 361 Martin St, Penticton, BC, V2A 5K6, Canada
We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving.
Date: Wednesday, Nov 18th
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase.
The theme for this quarter is still to be determined!
Do you have field of interest that you would like to learn more about? Send your suggestions to 100women@cfso.net.
RSVPs will open up closer to the event date.
If you need to make your one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here.
If you have any questions please email 100women@cfso.net.
Please note member RSVPs are open now and guest spots will open closer to the event date based on capacity.

Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #12
2026-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver)
