Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Sunday February 26th, 2012
    WINTER WARM-UP!
    OKFCA Annual winter get-together in Lavington. Details…
    .
  • Adoptive Parents’ Café
    Kelowna
    By AFABC!
    WHO: Adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, and engaged adult family/friends
    WHAT: A half hour of introductions and visiting, then a stimulating hour of discussion around the adoptive parenting topic of the month.
    WHY: To support our fellow parents, share perspectives and ideas, and enrich our parenting skills and practices.Where: Bean Scene, 274 Bernard
    When: First Wednesday of the month, Sept – Dec and Jan – June
    Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Contact Flora f.meier@shaw.ca or
    Teresa mcknights@telus.net.
    .
  • Coffee and Chat
    Vernon
    By AFABC!
    This is a great support and networking opportunity for adoptive, foster, and wating Moms and Dads, with a focus on supporting parents with children at home. All are welcome. Tea and decaf coffee provided.
    2011: November 2, December 7
    2012: January 11 (second week), February 1, March 7, April 11,May 9 (second week), June 6
    Time: 7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
    Where: The People Place 3402 – 27 Avenue
    Contact: Teresa Kisilevich 250-545-2653 email: tmkisil@gmail.com
    .
  •  Moms Away 2012
    A weekend retreat for adoptive moms to gather for friendship, support, relaxation and fun!
    Date: Friday May 25, 2012 – Sunday May 27, 2012
    Location: Silver Star
    Mountain Resort, Vernon
    Cost: $170 – $300 pp (see registration form) Includes
    accomodation and meals
    More info at: www.2012momsaway.eventbrite.com
    Contact: Teresa Kisilevich 250-545-2653 or email: tmkisil@gmail.com
    .

Previous Events

2012

  • Sunday February 26th, 2012
    WINTER WARM-UP!
    OKFCA Annual winter get-together in Lavington. Details…

 

2011

  • SUNDAY November 20, 2011
    HAPPY HAIR HOUR! Kelowna
    A night out for moms to drink wine and chat about hair! All the details…

 

  • SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 2011
    OKFCA Let’s Celebrate! Cultural Show and Tell Get-together
    Kelowna All the details!!!! .

 

  • February 2, 2011
    Adoptive Parents’ Cafe
    Kelowna
    ..
  • February 16, 2011
    Coffee and Chat
    Vernon
    ..
  • February 27, 2011
    OKFCA WINTER WARM-UP!
    Lavington
    ..
    .
  • March 2, 2011
    Adoptive Parents’ Cafe
    Kelowna
    ..
  • March 10, 2011
    Creating Life Books
    Salmon Arm
    AFABC
    ..
  • March 16, 2011
    Coffee and Chat
    Vernon
    .
  • April 6, 2011
    Adoptive Parents’ Cafe
    Kelowna
    ..
  • April 20, 2011
    Coffee and Chat
    Vernon
    ..
  • Apr. 24, 2011
    True Colours Mentoring
    Kelowna
    ..
  • May 4, 2011
    Adoptive Parents’ Cafe
    Kelowna
    .
  • May 18, 2011
    Coffee and Chat
    Vernon
    .
  • May 27-29, 2011
    Moms Away 2011
    .
  • June 1, 2011
    Adoptive Parents’ Cafe
    Kelowna.
  • September 1-6
    True Colours Mahaber, 
    Whatshan Lake Resort, Nelson
    An annual camp for families with children of African heritage.
    .
  • September 8
    Adoptive Parents’ Cafe
    .
  • September 14
    Vernon Coffee ‘n Chat,

2010

    • Sunday, November 21, 2010
      Kelowna – Family Fun Day 
      from our friends at AFABC
      1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (PT)
      .
    • Wednesday, November 17, 2010
      Kelowna – Adoption Cafe
      from our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Sunday November 14th 2-4pm
      OKFCA Giant fall wild neighbours playdate
      Kelowna

      .
    • Saturday, November 06, 2010
      Penticton FASD Retreat 2010
      from our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Jun 20, 2010
      OKFCA FATHER’S DAY BEACH DAY
      Vernon
      .
    • Jun 25-26, 2010
      TRUE COLOURS – MEHABER- FAMILY CAMP
      Whatshan Lake Retreat .
      .
    • August 13-15, 2010
      ETHIO CAMP ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
      Shawnigan Lake
      .
    • Jun 13, 2010
      True Colours Mentoring:: Luzo-Brazilian Month
      .
    • May 16, 2010
      True Colours Mentoring:: Cinquo de Mayo
      .
    • Apr 18, 2010
      True Colours Mentoring:: Sinhala New Year Sri Lanka
      .
    • April 24, 2010 – Vancouver
      Helping Children Build Better Relationships through Attachment-Based Play
      .
    • April 28, 2010 – Kelowna
      Boot Camp -Parents Support Group
      .
    • April 12, 2010
      Happy Hair Hour

      .
    • April 8, 2010 – Vernon
      Coffee and Chat – Parents Support Group
      .
    • April 8, 2010 – Westbank
      Playgroup
      .
    • March 31, 2010 – Kelowna
      Boot Camp -Parents Support Group
      .
    • March 11, 2010- Westbank
      Playgroup
      .
    • March 11, 2010 – Vernon
      Coffee and Chat – Parents Support Group
      .
    • Mar 07, 2010
      True Colours Mentoring:: Naw Ruz Persia (time or renewal and joy)
      A joint project of the Adoptive Families Association of BC and the Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs!
      .
    • February 24, 2010 – Kelowna
      Boot Camp -Parents Support Group
      .
    • February 20, 2010 – Lavington
      OKFCA Family Potluck
      .
    • Feb 14, 2010
      True Colours Mentoring: Race Relations Day/Black History Month
      .
    • February 11, 2010 – Vernon
      Coffee and Chat – Parents Support Group
      .
    • February 11, 2010 – Westbank
      Playgroup
       .
    • January 27, 2010 – Kelowna
      Boot Camp -Parents Support Group
      .

2009

    • December, 2010
      Happy Hair Hour – Kelowna
      OKFCA EVENT
      .
    • November 19, 2009 – Salmon Arm
      Adoption Support Group
      .
    • November 18, 2009 – Vernon
      Coffee ‘n Chat
      .
    • November 15, 2009 – Kelowna
      AFABC True Colours – First Nations History Celebration
      .
    • November 15, 2009 – Vernon
      Family Fun Day
      .
    • November 12, 2009 – Westbank
      Westbank Playgroup
      .
    • November 7, 2009 – Salmon Arm
      “Try Being Me For A Day” and Book Fair – Salmon Arm.
      .
    • November 1, 2009 – Kelowna
      AFABC Kelowna Family Fun Day
      .
    • October 28, 2009 – Kelowna
      Kelowna AFABC Adoption Boot Camp – “Handling Outsider’s Questions”
      .
    • Sat October 3, 2009 – Westbank
      OKFCA FALL PICNIC
      .
    • Sept 23, 2009 – Kelowna
      Adoption Boot Camp from AFABC
      .
    • Sun. Aug. 16th – Kelowna
      AFABC SUMMER PICNIC
    • June 27 – July 4 – Naramate
      HARAMBEE SUMMER FESTIVAL
      Naramata Centre. Contact: Pam (250) 764-3636  pater7 (at) telus.net
      .
    • Sun. June 14th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
    • Thurs. June 4th – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Wed. May 27th – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sun. May 24th – Kelowna –
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      .
    • Sun. May 24th – Penticton
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. May 14th – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Thur. May 14th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Wed. May 13th – Penticton
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Saturday May 9, 2009 – Kelowna
      OKFCA POTLUCK SUPPER
      .
    • Thurs. May 7th – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Sat. May 2nd – Kelowna
      BUILDING SKILLS FOR TRANSRACIAL ADOPTIVE PARENTING
      .
    • Wed. Apr. 29th – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sun. Apr. 26th – Penticton
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    •  Wed. April 22 – Kelowna
      ATTACHMENT SEMINAR FOR PARENTS
      Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs
      .
    • Sun. Apr. 19th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      .
    • Thur. Apr. 9th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Apr. 9th – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Wed. Apr. 8th – Penticton
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sat. Apr. 4th – Kelowna
      BUILDING SKILLS FOR TRANSRACIAL ADOPTIVE PARENTING
      .
    • Thurs. Apr. 2nd – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Wed. Mar. 25th – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sun. Mar. 22nd – Penticton
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Mar. 12th – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Thur. Mar. 12th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Wed. Mar. 11th – Penticton
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sun. March 8th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      .
    • Thurs. Mar. 5th – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Wed. Feb. 25th – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sun. Feb. 22nd – Penticton
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Sun. Feb. 15th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      .
    • Thur. Feb. 12th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Feb. 12th – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Wed. Feb. 11th – Penticton
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Thurs. Feb. 5th – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Wed. Jan 28th – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Sun. Jan. 25th – Penticton
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Sun. Jan. 18th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      .
    • Sat. January 17th –  Lavington
      OKFCA POTLUCK DINNER
      Entertainment: Nathalie/Rodney shared pictures of their trip to Ethiopia.
      .
    • Wed. Jan. 14th – Penticton
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Thur. Jan. 8th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Jan. 8th – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC

2008

    • Sun. Dec. 21st – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Thurs. Dec. 11th–Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP – IDENTITY
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC.
      .
    • Thur. Dec. 11th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Dec. 4th – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Wed. Nov. 26th – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP – ATTACHMENT
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Sun. Nov. 16th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Thurs. Nov. 13th– Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP – OPENNESS
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Thur. Nov. 13th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Nov. 6th – Westbank
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Sun. Nov. 2nd – Kelowna
      ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH CELEBRATION
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      McMillan Pumpkin Patch
      Join us for a fun filled afternoon of hayrides, corn maze, giant pumpkin slingshot, hay bale maze, hotdogs and hot chocolate.
      .
    • Wed. Oct. 29nd – Kelowna
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP – IDENTITY
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Sun. Oct. 19th – Kelowna
      TRUE COLOURS MENTORING
       brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Thur. Oct. 9th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .
    • Thurs. Oct. 9tH – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP – ATTACHMENT
      brought to you by our friends at AFABC
      .
    • Thurs Oct. 2nd – Westbank –
      “MOM’S NIGHT OUT”
      .
    • Saturday, September 27, 2008
      Autumn Family BBQ
      Beasley Park in Winfield (Lake Country)
    • Sun. Aug. 10th – Penticton
      AFABC Family Picnic
      Skaha Waterpark, 1 PM – ?
      .
    •  July 27th   - Kelowna
      AFABC Family Picnic
      Rotary Beach, Lakeshore Drive, Kelowna
      ..
    • June 28- July 4, 2008
      Harambe Summer Festival for families with children of African heritage
      http://www.harambee.ca/
    • Thur. June 12th  – Westbank
      Playgroup
    • Thurs. June 5th  - Westbank
      “Mom’s Night Out”
      .
    • Wed. May 28th   - Kelowna
      “Say What?” – Communication Session From AFABC
      .
    •  Sunday, May 18th – Westbank
      Okanagan Families With Children From Africa FAMILY POTLUCK
    • Thur. May 8th  – Westbank
      Playgroup
    • Thurs. May 1st  - Westbank
      “Mom’s Night Out”
      .
    • Wed. Apr. 23rd   - Kelowna
      “I Am I Said” – Identity Session From AFABC.
      .
    • Thur. Apr. 10th  – Westbank
      Playgroup
    • Sat. Apr. 5th   – Kelowna
      Building Skills For Transracial Adoptive Parenting Session #2
       – Kelowna
      “How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?” – Grief and Loss Session From AFABC. 
      .
    • Thurs. Apr. 3rd  – Westbank
      “Mom’s Night Out”
      .
    • Fri. March 28, & Sun. March 30, 2008 – Kelowna
      African Children’s Choir
      .
    • Sat. Mar. 15th  – Kelowna
      Building Skills For Transracial Adoptive Parenting Session #1 by AFABC.
    • Fri., March 7, 2008 – Kelowna
      An Evening With Stephen Lewis
      .
    • Thur. Mar. 13th  – Westbank
      Playgroup
    • Thurs. Mar. 6th  – Westbank
      “Mom’s Night Out”
       
    • Wed. Feb. 27th   – Kelowna
      “You Can’t Hurry Love” – Attachment Seminar from AFABC.
      .
    • Sun. Feb. 17th   – Kelowna
      True Colours Mentoring, Black History Month from AFABC.
      .
    • Saturday, February 16, 2008 – Richmond
      Vancouver Families with Children from Africa Dinner
      .
    • Thur. Feb. 14th  – Westbank
      Playgroup
      .
    • Tues. Feb. 12th  – Penticton
      AFABC “Lean On Me” seminar
    •  Thurs. Feb. 7th  – Westbank
      “Mom’s Night Out”
      .
    • Sunday, February 3, 2008 – Penticton
      African Children’s Choir
      .
    • Saturday, January 26, 2008 – Kelowna
      OKFCA Timkat Celebration
      We had a great time!  See pictures and video...
    • Thursday, Jan 10, 2008
      Adoptive Families Playgroup – Westbank
      .
    • Thursday, Jan 3, 2008
      Mom’s Night Out – Westbank.
      Wed. Mar. 26th
    • Thurs. June 11th – Vernon
      ADOPTION BOOT CAMP
      .
    • Thur. June 11th – Westbank
      PLAYGROUP
      .

2007

  • Sat. Nov. 3, 2007 – Kelowna
    Building Skills For Transracial Adoptive Parenting Session #2
    .
  •  Saturday, October 20th, noon – Kelowna
    OKFCA Family Potluck BBQ in Osprey Park
    See pictures.
    .
  •  Saturday, September 29th
    Building Skills For Transracial Adoptive Parenting Session #1
    Organized by our friends at the Adoptive Families Assoc. of BC
    .Sunday February 26th, 2012 WINTER WARM-UP! OKFCA Annual winter get-together in Lavington. Detail
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