锘縎kincare by Marzi, has opened at 1856 Ambrosi Rd. in Kelowna, a new skincare clinic owned and operated by certified medical aesthetician Marzi Salehi.
The clinic offers high-quality facials and personalized skincare treatments using superior products from Circadia, a five-star medical-grade skincare line. Marzi relocated from Toronto and opened her Kelowna clinic this past April. In addition to facials and skincare treatments, Marzi is also certified to remove skin tags, age spots and other blemishes, something that is highly recommended for any woman over the age of 40 to try. She offers relaxing facial massages, professional-grade facial masks, peels, microneedling and dermaplaning, but her signature service includes the removal of skin tags and spots. Marzi was adamant that I do not write about her business until I tried one of her facial services. I must tell you that it was incredible and I got a couple of skin tags and unwanted bumps removed. The face and scalp massage were incredible. Appointments can be booked by calling 250-215-4930, at marzi@marziskincare.ca or through Instagram.
After 15 years, Lakehouse Homestore (Retail) has officially and permanently closed its doors at 510 Bernard Ave. While the Homestore香蕉视频直播檚 doors have closed, the spirit of Lakehouse is alive and thriving just one floor up. Lakehouse Kitchens Cooking School, along with their cafe and wine bar, remains open. Owned and operated by well-known executive chef Travis Pye, you can experience more cooking classes, new chefs, guest instructors, flexible pricing and formats, thoughtfully curated retail, an expanded caf茅 and wine offerings and private events. The class calendars are now on-line to view. Chef Pye has also generously included a promo code for any of the public who read this column. You can use LHK10MAX to receive 10 per cent off all future cooking classes. Check out .
Congratulations to the Kelowna Dragon Spirit Tai Chi Team, returning from Richmond香蕉视频直播檚 International Competition on July 26 laden with honours including one Gold Cup, one Silver Cup, and four Bronze Cups. Competing against elite masters from 21 countries in what is hailed as the Olympics of Qigong, the team showcased not just skill, but the spirit of cultural exchange and unity. Their victory has elevated Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 name on the global stage. To celebrate, the team is offering free public Tai Chi workshops for all to share in this triumph with the community, OCCA and The Dragon Spirit Tai Chi. The workshops are every Sunday until Aug. 31, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at City Park by the War Memorial Cenotaph. Open to all ages. The Dragon Spirit Tai Chi Team instructor is Master Linda Jia.
Three new members have been appointed to the Okanagan College Board of Governors, and four members have been re-appointed. Community representatives Amanda Louie, Allan Louis and Carollynn Schafer joined the board after being appointed by the province for terms ending July 31, 2026. Board chair Dale Safinuk was re-appointed for a one-year term and board members Gurjit Chand and Sheri Hamilton were re-appointed for further two-year terms. Dustyn Baulkham was re-appointed for a three-year term.
Caitlin Hartigan, an experienced and passionate leader in the skilled trades sector, has been named the new Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College. Caitlan joins the college from her current position as the director of programming and client operations at Women Building Futures in Edmonton. Prior to that she was the Dean of Skilled Trades at Northwestern Polytechnic and the Dean of Trades & Heavy Industrial at Keyano College.
Trinity Legacy Foundation has a new executive director in Jenny Matechuk. The foundation香蕉视频直播檚 focus is to support initiatives that help people in need and people who are vulnerable, both locally and internationally. Jenny has been a volunteer over the years at Helen香蕉视频直播檚 Acres farm and most recently worked at UBC Okanagan, leading community engagement, marketing, communications and knowledge exchange in the office of the vice-president, research and innovation. Jenny is replacing Scott Cochrane. Brent Parker is the chair of the foundation.
Happy 60th anniversary Len and Marg Strelau (Aug. 13).
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Reach Out Counselling & Support Services invites you to attend its annual Hearts 4 Youth Dinner Fundraiser on Aug. 20, 6 p.m., at DunnEnzie香蕉视频直播檚 Pizza, 4638 Lakeshore Rd. in Kelowna. Reach Out Counselling Services has been a cornerstone of mental health support in Kelowna, offering over two decades of compassionate care to individuals and families in need. The board of directors include Robert Cote, chair; Gary Brezden, treasurer; Britt McMichael and Audra Germann; Sharon Marshall is the executive director. Tickets for the event are $50 and include dinner, coffee or tea and dessert. Bid on silent auction items, engage in a Tonnie toss while supporting the organization. For tickets email director@reachoutcounselling.
HippoMouth Inventory is a unique home inventory business in our city. Owned by Kim Mussenden, the business was born from Kim being evacuated during the Okanagan fires. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not just require a video to file a claim, they require a complete list of your inventory. That香蕉视频直播檚 where HippoMouth Inventory comes in. The company provides a complete inventory list for residential and commercial clients for insurance purposes. The inventory can also be provided for water damage, theft recovery records, rental property, inventory, estate planning documentation and divorce asset listings. During uncertain times, HippoMouth can take the pressure out of dealing with insurance companies during a disaster.
Kelowna & District S.H.A.R.E. Society has launched a new social innovative enterprise called the Re:Up Studio to Revive, Repurpose and Reimagine. It is a creative space focused on sustainability, skill-building, and community connection. The Re:Up Studio open house is Saturday, Aug. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., 581 Gaston Ave. Drop in for guided studio tours, sample upcycling and hands-on sewing activities, light refreshments and good company. Whether you are a community partner, potential participant, supporter or curious neighbour, they would like you to join them.
Chevy香蕉视频直播檚 Source for Sports will host a cool event Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of their store at 12-1876 Cooper Rd. in Orchard Plaza. Tying it in with a huge Bauer Hockey event, join them for Bauer Vapor Live and experience then new era of Vapor. Come try the new Vapor Flylite stick and meet local future NHL young guns, along with a dunk tank, BBQ and other new products. On site there will be legendary coach Ken Hitchcock, a personal friend of Chevy香蕉视频直播檚 (Greg) Evtushevski. In support of the local YMCA.
The 22nd annual Gallagher香蕉视频直播檚 Canyon Show and Sale is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more than 35 artists with a variety of paintings, pottery, jewelry, crafts, photography, woodwork, fibre arts and more.
Christa Cooper, who relocated from Manitoba, and Stephanie Anaka are licensed insurance and investment brokers with World Financial Group. The firms offers a range of insurance options, segregated funds and/or mortgage services excluding auto insurance. Contact Christa at 204-293-3781 or Stephanie at 204-228-5435.
The first annual Make a Splash fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, hosted by the YMCA. The event will feature fun activities to raise funds supporting the Okanagan Swims Program to help drown-proof the Okanagan for swim lessons to every third-grade child in School District 23 at no cost. For $25 you can adopt a duck and enter it into the Lazy River Duck Race. Each duck adoption covers the cost of enrolling one student in the program. There will also be a Cannonball Competition featuring the YMCA, the Stober Group and a BBQ by donation.
Two local sisters have been nominated for Youth Athlete of the Year with 3BRAND and Sport Illustrated Magazine. Charlotte and Sierra Fulkerson are battling against each other while raising money for charity, and all others were nominated. The fundraising period started July 28 and continues until Aug. 7. The winner receives a magazine feature in Sports Illustrated Magazine, a $25,000 award for their future in sports and raises money for two charity partners which are V Foundation Victor Over Cancer and the Why Not You Foundation. Vote at and .
Birthdays of the week: Maxine DeHart (Aug. 6); happy 80th Rose-Anne Turner (Aug. 9); Hilary Langton (Aug. 6); Mohni Singh (Aug. 6); Ilona Morrison (Aug.6); Linda Edgecombe (Aug. 6); Roger Sellick (Aug. 7); Richelle Leckey (Aug. 7); Gary Johnston (Aug. 7); Marge Engelhart (Aug. 7); Ross Marrington (Aug. 8); Byron Nate (Aug. 8); Tara Culbert (Aug.8); Shari Rea (Aug. 9); Kathleen Stang (Aug. 9); Patrick Comba (Aug. 10); Stuart Broughton (Aug.10) Wilbur Turner (Aug. 10); Chris Petty (Aug. 10); Kevin Renwick (Aug. 10); Willy Burges (Aug. 12); Cathy Slade (Aug. 12); Craig Hostland (Aug. 12); Tim Krupa (Aug. 12).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the Week is Chris Petty. Chris, please pick up your birthday cake from any one of the four Specialty Bakery locations before Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna city councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662, email max@maxinedehart.ca.
