Blooming onion and fried pickles cooking class
2026-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bluebird building
Blooming onion and fried pickles cooking class
*Date Change* April 6 1pm at Bluebird building
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/NTg4vQvia1
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache

Breakfast Party for PESP Clients
2026-04-07 09:00 - 11:00 | New Horizons
Breakfast Party for PESP Clients
March 24th date is being cancelled due to scheduling conflict.
April 7th 9 am to 11 am at New Horizons
April 21st 9 am to 11am at New Horizons
Join us for our PESP Client Community Breakfast
We’re hosting a casual morning breakfast for clients to connect, enjoy a light meal !! And meet with Kayla Lulua OKIB Pre Employment Caseworker.

Receive information on upcoming Training and EVENTS
Ask questions
Connect with Staff

*Please note* we’ll be serving 25 Breakfast at this first gathering as we get a sense of a great location and how many will be joining.
We appreciate your understanding as we start small and grow together.

For more information please contact: 250-241-5776 or pespnorth@okanagan.org

Free OKIB Tax Clinic for ages 60+
2026-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Free OKIB Tax Clinic for ages 60+
April 15th at the Bluebird building
Drop in from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Way’ Members, the April 8th Tax clinic has been cancelled out of respect for the family. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
To qualify, your maximum income must be less than:
Single Person – up to $35,000 | Couple – up to $45,000 combined
Please bring
-All T4 slips
-Last year’s tax return or Notice of Assessment (if available)
-Renters: your 2025 rental address, landlord’s name, total rent paid for the year, and number of months rented
-Medical expenses: an annual tax receipt from your pharmacy or total of all medical expenses
Please note that we DO NOT prepare returns for:
-Individuals who report interest income over $1,200
-Individuals who report capital gains or losses
-Individuals who report employment expenses, business or rental income and expenses, or self-employed individuals
-Deceased persons
-Bankrupt individuals

Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | New Horizons
Food Bank Drop event @ New Horizons

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
New Horizons @ 1:00pm April 9th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Tax Clinic
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00
Tax Clinic
Thursdays starting March 19, 2026 – April 23, 2026 from 1-2 pm
The Social Development Team will once again be putting on a Tax Clinic for you to come file your taxes.
Tax clinics will take place at the Social Development Hub, 95 Bluebird Lane
No submissions will be accepted following April 23, 2026.

Questions? Contact: 236-600-0242

New Date - Blooming Onion and Fried Pickles Cooking Class
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Head of the Lake Hall, 118 Head of the Lake Road
New Date – Blooming Onion and Fried Pickles Cooking Class
April 12th, 1pm at Head of the Lake Hall
Way Members, the new date for the upcoming cooking class will be this Sunday, April 12th. Use the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlUOFQ5M0hNUzE1SDBQU0NUNE5ERTBXS0FYMy4u

Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall
2026-04-16 10:30 - 23:30 | Round Lake Hall, Chilhitza Road
Food Bank Drop event @ Round Lake Hall

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Round Lake Hall @ 10:30am April 16th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Drop in clinic - Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada visit
2026-04-17 09:30 - 15:00 | Health Building Boardroom downstairs
Drop in clinic – Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada visit
Date: April 17, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 3:00 pm
Location: Lower level Health boardroom
Join us to find out more about the benefits, credits, pensions, programs, and services you may be entitled to!
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
•Tax Slip information (T4, T5007, T4A -Pension, T4A- OAS and more)
•Notice of Assessments (NOAs) and Assistance with CRA correspondence
•Benefits and Credits information: Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Canada Child Benefit
(CCB), GST/HST credit, Canada Worker’s Benefit (CWB)
•Account updates (address, contact number, etc.)
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Service Canada
•Canadian Dental Care Plan – Information and Application/Attestation
•Pension information on Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
•Get a Social Insurance Number (birth certificate in most cases will be required)
•Employment Insurance
•Receive an access code to sign up for online My Service Canada Account
•General Government of Canada information
* Please bring any ID you have as what is required will depend on the services accessed

Moose Steak Dinner cooking class
2026-04-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Moose Steak Dinner cooking class
April 19th – 1pm start at Bluebird building
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlURTRWMVM5RTBKSlMzSDhVRjI0UzhUNVoxNC4u
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache

Traffic Control Training
2026-04-21 08:30 - 16:30 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Traffic Control Training
April 21st & 22nd 8:30am – 4:30pm @ the Social Development building
Way’ Members, the PESP team will be hosting Traffic Control training on April 21st and 22nd. PESP Clients may be eligible for child care during training, transportation, steel toed boots and free training. Lunch will also be provided.
To register please contact: 250-241-5776 or pespnorth@okanagan.org

*Please note* April 22, 2026, participants will be completing their Road way Practical Portion on Head of the Lake Road. Please expect slower traffic than usual, in the area during this time, thank you for your patience.

*ALL SPOTS FILLED* Ribbon Skirt Workshop
2026-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Mental Health and Wellness Hub, 76 Head of the Lake Road (Lower level)
*ALL SPOTS FILLED* Ribbon Skirt Workshop
Limlemt and thank you for your interest, all spots for the Ribbon Skirt workshop have now been filled.

Way’ Members, The Mental Wellness Hub is Hosting a Ribbon Skirt Workshop
Date: April 22 & April 29th, 2026.
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Address: 76 Head of the lake road (lower level of clinic)
Open to OKIB members & Immediate family members in the same household
(Must be 16yrs old & up to attend)
Dinner will be provided

Food Bank Drop event @ Bluebird Building
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Bluebird building
Food Bank Drop event @ Bluebird Building

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
Bluebird Building @ 1:00pm April 23rd, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

*All spaces now filled* Drum and Ribbon Drum Bag making workshop
2026-04-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Mental Wellness Hub
*All spaces now filled* Drum and Ribbon Drum Bag making workshop

Drum group day – April 28th 5pm to 9pm

Bag group day – April 30th 5pm to 9pm

At the Mental Wellness Hub

Limlemt and thank you for your interest. all spots have been filled for this workshop.

Dinner will be provided, please advise of any dietary restrictions when signing up.

Food Bank Drop event @ OKIB Primary Care Unit
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | OKIB Health Clinic
Food Bank Drop event @ OKIB Primary Care Unit

Way’ Members, the Health team will be hosting further dates of the Food Bank pop ups around the community!
OKIB Primary Care Unit @ 1:00pm April 30th, 2026
First come first served! Please bring your own bag or box to carry your food with. Limlemt!

Charcuterie Board Class
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Bluebird building
Charcuterie Board Class
May 3rd, 1pm at Bluebird building
Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XcU_HRxjgkOIb8O_PgU749ziRELkoftCqn0qzvyn3UlUN0JBSE5aT0E1VThTSlQ3TUVJR0ZWNzQyRS4u
Facilitated by Chef Chantelle Eustache

Wellness Department Open House
2026-05-04 14:00 - 18:00 | Mental Health and Wellness Hub, 76 Head of the Lake Road (Lower level)
Wellness Department Open House
May 4th, 5th & 6th, 2pm to 6pm at 76 Head of the Lake Road (lower level)
Visit us at our new Wellness building and meet the staff during Mental Health week. Enjoy some snacks and learn more about mental health, harm reduction, treatment services and enter to win door prizes!
Questions? contact: Harmony Robinson at
250-309-7364 or peersupport2@okanagan.org

Find your Inner Peace workshops
2026-05-06 08:00 - 16:30 | social development department, 76 Head of the Lake Road
Find your Inner Peace workshops
May 6th, 8:00 am to 4:30pm at the OKIB Social Development building
Reserve your spot today, call 250-241-5776
With Nikki body the talks practitioner and Joe the Energy Healer.
Hosted by the PESP team

May Community Shuttle
2026-05-06 10:00 - 15:00
May Community Shuttle
May 6th,13th 20th and 27th
To register or for more information please call Rayne at 250-241-0234 or email tworker@okanagan.org
Pick up begins at 10am from the Bluebird building, Fire hall, Whiteman’s Creek and Round Lake.
Shuttle will at these locations:
– Walmart
– Village Green Mall
– Superstore
Riders must register, seating is limited. Riders bound to a wheelchair must have an escort. Riders under the age of 13 must have a guardian/parent.

Pro-D Day at Energyplex
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Bluebird building
Pro-D Day at Energyplex
May 15th, 9am to 4pm
OKIB Youth Activities is hosting a Pro-D Day Excursion to Energyplex in Kelowna on May 15. Drop-off at Bluebird Building 9:00am and Pick-up by 4:00pm. Participants will need to bring their own lunch. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/yEQJ2U6epu
