Vernon & North Okanagan Events

Endometriosis Support Group Meeting Date: Every Second Wdnesday at 6.30pm Location: Vernon & North Okanagan    View Details Meet at Schubert Centre - Board Room ...

Esthetician Certificate Date: Every Sep. to May Location: Vernon & North Okanagan    View Details Highly desirable career promoting health & wellness. This 800-hour program gives students the skills and knowledge to seek employment in professional esthetics in day spas, resorts, and cruise lines....

Meditation Satsang Gatherings - Twice a week in Vernon and Winfield Date: Every Wednesday and Saturday evenings Location: Vernon & North Okanagan    View Details Sacred safe space to come together share the truth of love free from being judged accepted for who we are Spiritual meditation/topic. Potluck info and details please contact us ...

Nia Classes - Kamloops Date: Mondays 6:30pm Location: Vernon & North Okanagan    View Details Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Classes run in sessions. Newcomers are welcome anytime. Flex passes and unlimited passes available....

Sunday Morning Silent Meditation - Vernon Date: Weekly 10AM Location: Vernon & North Okanagan    View Details Every Sunday a beautiful energy group silent meditation occurs for 45 minutes. The field of energy generated from the group is amazing! Well worth coming to and being part of. ...

Vernon's Mosaic Market Date: Every Saturday 9am to 12pm Location: Vernon & North Okanagan    View Details We have a variety of vendors with locally grown/made products at Westshore Estates Community Park ...

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Summer Festivals & Fun Food From peach cobbler topped with ice cream to fried everything you can imagine, summer festivals and all of their interesting foods can be a fun and memorable part of summer. But, how do you have a great time at summer outdoor events and still eat healthfully? Here are a few tips for enjoying without overindulging: Look at all food options before choosing your favorites; share with a friend; choose smaller portions when possible; put it all on one plate rather than munching as you go; and sit down, eat slowly and enjoy!

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Daydream Esthetics Studio with Deanna Klan Specialty: Spa Deanna Klan has an impressive line-up of facial techniques including crystal therapy, healing energy and harmonic frequencies. Using organic and wild-crafted skin care products. View Details

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Raw Food Avocados Recipes Category: Raw Foods Description: Avocado Papaya Salsa Combine 1 diced medium Avocado, 1 diced medium papaya, 1 diced small sweet onion, 1 TBS lime juice and sea salt to taste. Serve with a raw food cracker or piled on top of a sun burger. Raw Rose’s Amazing Avocados In a bowl combine 1 TBS lemon juice, 1 clove pressed garlic, 1 finely chopped green onion, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, pinch of cayenne, ½ tsp. curry powder, and ½ cup carrots. Stir. Carefully cut one avocado in half, lengthwise. Save the shells. Remove avocado and slice into ¼” chunks and put into the mixture above. Stir and spoon the mixture back into the half shells. Sprinkle with paprika on top as a garnish. Decadent Chocolate-Orange Mousse In a food processor place the following ingredients: 2 cups mashed avocado, 8 TBS raw cacao (or carob) powder , 2 tsp. orange zest, 4 dates, pitted, and soaked for at least 45 minutes, ¼ cup date soak water, ¼ cup agave nectar, 3 TBS freshly squeezed orange juice. Process until a smooth consistency is reached. Try adding ½ tsp. of Nama shoyu to this dish to create a much deeper chocolate flavour. Enjoy. Full Recipe