Agenda Package - City of Vernon
Agenda Package - City of Vernon
Agenda Package - City of Vernon
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An abundance <strong>of</strong> recreational opPortunities are<br />
available in and around <strong>Vernon</strong>.<br />
Regardless <strong>of</strong> age, income or ability, people can<br />
p¿rtìcipate ìn a vãriety <strong>of</strong> indoor and outdoor<br />
activ¡ties. Organized clubs, f¡ee programs, drop-in<br />
classes and various facilities make it easy for families<br />
to be active year round.<br />
close prox¡mity to lakes, mountains, trails and parks<br />
means outdoor activities ãre a natural option. A<br />
recr€ation centre complete with gym and aquatic<br />
facìlity as well as a curling rink, arenas and seniors'<br />
centres provide a wide array <strong>of</strong> indoor optìons.<br />
Extensive recreational programm¡ng <strong>of</strong>fers e var¡ety<br />
<strong>of</strong> activities for all ages, ranging from extreme sports<br />
to more leisurely options Iike gardening and walking.<br />
Summer camps and school break activit¡es aÍe also<br />
available, and seniors can pursue new hobbies and<br />
pâstimes throughout the Yeâr.<br />
Greater Velnon Recreation:<br />
www.greatervern0nr€creati0n.cå<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Commun¡ty Arts Centre:wwwvemonarts (¿<br />
Afts counc¡l <strong>of</strong>lhe North okanagan:<br />
www.vernonaf tSOundl.ca<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Centre for the Performing Arts:<br />
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<strong>Vernon</strong> Publ¡c Art Gallery: wwwvernonpublic¿rtqallery.(om<br />
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Arts and culture is alive and well in<strong>Vernon</strong>lThe North<br />
Okanagan Arts Council and the <strong>Vernon</strong> Community<br />
Arts centre support numerous artist¡c and cultural<br />
projects w¡tlì¡n the community.<br />
The Arts centre p¡ovides year-round creative<br />
programming and the public is encouraged to drop<br />
b, check out the handiwork <strong>of</strong> local artists, or sign<br />
up for a cl¿ss.There's one to match any interest, from<br />
pâinting and draw¡ng to spinning, weaving, rock<br />
hounding and gardening.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> is also home to the <strong>Vernon</strong> and District<br />
Performing Arts Centre, the <strong>Vernon</strong> Museum and<br />
Arch¡ves, the <strong>Vernon</strong> Public Art Gallery Powerhouse<br />
Theatre and numerous other galleries and live<br />
theatre grouPs.<br />
Several festivals take place throughout the year,<br />
including the VeInon Winter Carn¡val, Sunshine<br />
Festival, Funtastic 5lo-pitch and Music Festival,<br />
Creative Chaos and Shoparama. These, along w¡th<br />
mäny other events, disPlays and shows, add to<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>'s vibrant and vital cultural scene.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> is known for its strong sense <strong>of</strong> commun¡ty,<br />
and for the number <strong>of</strong> selvices available to those<br />
who live here.<br />
Agencies <strong>of</strong>ten work together to create programs<br />
as needs ¿rise. The result has been an abundance <strong>of</strong><br />
services that are easily accessible. Whether you are<br />
a sen¡or, a person with a disability, or have a family<br />
member in need <strong>of</strong> special services, Vemon's diverse<br />
non-pr<strong>of</strong>it sector can provide assistance when needed.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> these commun¡ty services are ¡n¡tiated and<br />
run by volunteers. ln fact, nearly 1,700 volunteers are<br />
registered with the <strong>Vernon</strong> end D¡strict Volunteer<br />
Burea u They are the d riving force behi nd fundra ising<br />
events, sports groups, emergency services, crime<br />
prevention, seniors programs and much more.<br />
Volunteering is â great way to get involved. Meet<br />
new people, network with business paftners, share<br />
skills, exper¡ence and expertise - all while making a<br />
difference w¡thin the commun¡tY<br />
I nfo r tn cti o it Reso u r r:e s<br />
Can We Help You? Community Directory:<br />
www (anwehelpyou.c<br />
Communitv Links:<br />
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<strong>Vernon</strong> and Distr¡ct Volunteer Bureeu:<br />
www sod¿lpl an n I ng.(a/vol unteer<br />
lnter¡or Health Author¡ty: www interioIhe¿lth c¿<br />
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The lnter¡or Health Author¡ty provides a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
services to meet <strong>Vernon</strong>'s healthcare needs The<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Jubilee Hospilal <strong>of</strong>fers acute and emergency<br />
care, ambulatory câre, medicine and surgery,<br />
psychiatry, maternity and pediattìcs.<br />
lnte¡ior Health also provides several health services<br />
within the community, including mental health and<br />
add¡ct¡ons services, public health nursing, Abor¡9inal<br />
health, home and commun¡ty care progrãms,<br />
residential ând assisted living fâc¡lities as well as<br />
laboratory and diagnostic services.<br />
A var¡ety <strong>of</strong> other health-related services and<br />
practit¡oners are ava¡lable in<strong>Vernon</strong> And, numerous<br />
clin¡cs, special events and ¡nformation sessions tâke<br />
place throughout the year ensur¡ng residents have<br />
easy access to complete health care within the<br />
commun¡ty.<br />
For help in finding a family doctor vis¡ti<br />
www.(psb( (a/node216<br />
BC Health Guide: www.bcheallhguide.0rg<br />
HeelthLink BC: www.he¿lthlÌnkb( c<br />
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