Sunday morning meditation is intended to have group meditation sending Love energy. Be Love, Do Love. Meditaion is for 45 minutes.

Classes cover the essential elements of the First Form of Wing Chun (Sil lim tao). Called the “little idea”, Sil Lim Tao contains all of the principles and fundamental movements of the style. This is a very informal setting; meant to be relaxed, non-competitive, and enjoyable for everyone.

To celebrate Extreme Pita's Grand Opening they are offering up to 50% off! Extreme Pita has been open for over a month now and has been welcomed by the hungry customers around Polson Mall. It's not hard to see why Extreme Pita has been a success in Alberta, with a wide variety of fresh menu items like pita's, salads, and healthy fruit shakes. Pita's are made right in front of you with a fresh selection of ingredients which you can pick yourself. This event lasts until tomorrow (Saturday January 21st 8pm) so get down there today and experience your Extreme Pita. Check out their website for menu items http://www.extremepita.com/menu-canada-2011/

The Vernon Winter Carnival is a 10-day event held that has been celebrating the winter season for over 50 years. Every February, carnival-goers can take in dozens and dozens of events, including a parade, sleigh rides, snow and ice sculpture competitions, a stock car derby on ice, polar bear swim and much more.

Opening reception at the Brew Gallery is on February 9th, from 4pm to 6pm. Come join the fun, bring a special friend, and meet the artists. The Brew Gallery is an equal opportunity gallery located in downtown Vernon, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Enjoy a romantic getaway at the Quaaout Lodge with a romantic dinner for two serenaded by classical guitarist Manfred Harter, then retire to your room for the night. In the morning enjoy a leisurely start with our popular Sunday Brunch. Package starts from $246.00 per couple and includes: Standard King or Double Queen room. Chocolate-covered strawberries & sparkling wine Valentines Dinner For Two Sunday Brunch Gratuities

Over 60 boothes in many areas of wellness and green solutions represent their products and services at this free admission event. Exhibitors are now being called to register at www.bodyandsoulwellnessfair.com or call Chris at 250-558-1960

MARCH Myofascial Release with Sylvia Herchen of Concept Physio Three Part Series. One hour devoted to stretching and fascia no cardio. room for lots of questions and you will also receive a 3-6 page class summary. Thurs March 8, 15 and 29th. Email Marie to register [email protected] cost $15 PP

Pam Nease, Licensed Sleep Consultant will be at Hayden Fitness Tuesday April 17 at 10:30am to present a 30 minute presentation on five easy steps to sleep. http://www.sleepsense.net/kelowna/ The presentation will be by minimum donation of $10 with proceeds going to Kidsport Vernon. Register through our online store. or email [email protected] . After the birth of her first child in 2006, Pam experienced first-hand what it means to endure months of sleepless nights with a new baby. Desperate for a solution, she read book after book and looked for a practical, real-world solution to her son’s sleep problems.Pam was offered advice and sympathy from friends, family, doctors, nurses, and co-workers, but nobody could actually tell her what to do to get her young son to start sleeping through the night! Kelowna Child Sleep Consultant Pam Nease (and family!) Contact Pam Nease today for your FREE 15-minute telephone consultation! Call (250) 575-6988 or send an e-mail [email protected] She was eventually referred to Dana Obleman, the best-selling creator of “The Sleep Sense™ Program,” and was amazed when her 5-month-old son — who had been waking up every 2 hours since the day he was born — suddenly began falling asleep at 7:00 PM… and sleeping right through until 7:30 the next morning! This profound transformation made such an impact that Pam has now dedicated her professional life to helping other parents in the Kelowna area solve their children’s sleep problems. After completing an in-depth training program with Dana Obleman, Pam is now the onlylicensed Sleep Sense™ consultant in the Okanagan and Kootenay area, and is offering personal consultations to local families who are struggling with their children’s sleep. Pam offers individual consultations (in person or via telephone) or group seminars to help parents create a customized, step-by-step plan to solve their children’s sleep problems. (You can learn more about the philosophy behind Pam’s methods by clicking here.) For a free 15-minute telephone consultation, to book an appointment, or reserve a space in an upcoming seminar, please call Pam directly at (250) 575-6988 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

Optimal Life, Naturally Balanced Workshop Series Workshop One- Women’s Health and Hormones Featuring Dr Nicole Shortt ND, Satyama Lasby Certified Yoga Instructor, Jodi Seery Shift Life Design Life Coach, Marie Hayden Certified Persoanal Trainer Date May 12, 2012 Time 9am-3pm Location TBA Early Bird Registration Cost $65 includes lunch (closes April 30) Late Registration $80 (May 1-May 12) Visit our store page to register. “Satyama Lasby will take you through a balanced yoga and meditational practice designed to control the breath, thereby improving blood circulation resulting in a balanced hormone level. Certain asana (yoga postures) will be emphasized to improve organ function. Many postures aid in digestion and strengthen internal organs. The practice will be completed with a meditation specifically chosen to work on the balance of the hormonal and endocrine system of the body so that the mind-body connection is further established in participants.” Jodi Seery… We have long known the power of our thoughts to impact our stress levels and hormonal health and science now substantiates the mind-body connection. Logically we recognize this, but how do we achieve it? The desire to think positive only takes us so far! Join Relationship Life Coach JODI SEERY as she shows you a powerful, yet simple and practical tool to harness the power of your mind to lessen stress and anxiety to improve hormonal balance and well being, to bring peace and calm to your life, your being and your body. Using this foundational tool you will breathe better, sleep better, eat better and free up energy to live better. A healthy mind is a healthy body.

Song of the Troubadour is a beautiful medieval love story on the surface. Deeper and deeper layers weave a beautiful tapestry of wisdom and such for our journeys. It's like Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet meets Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet sprinkled with Rumi. Some acting positions still available. Practices will be Sunday afternoons. Check out script at www.songofthetroubadour.com