The 64th Vernon Winter Carnival parade took place on February 3rd, 2024! We were thrilled to see Shaw once again film the parade live with commentary by local dignitaries. This was the longest parade in Vernon I have ever participated in, the parade itself took about an hour to get through all entries, and to be honest it took all of that to be in the parade as well! 
The streets were lined with people, in some places about 20 people thick!
It was great to see all entries featured in the video this year as well!

The town of Enderby recently was a finalist in the annual Kraft Hockeyville competition, and while they did not come out on top, they certainly made a big impact. On March 30th they found out the result via a life broadcast to the Area. Kraft Hockeyville is a nationwide competition that celebrates the spirit of community and the love for hockey.Enderby was a finalist in the event (top 4) for their love of hockey and for needing a new arena, as the arena has been closed since September. The town came together to support their top four plcement, demonstrating the strong community spirit that Enderby is known for. Despite not winning the top prize, the participation in Kraft Hockeyville brought the community closer together and fostered a sense of pride and togetherness!

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This year due to unseasonably expected weather the BC snow sculpture competition was changed to an Ice sculpture competition, with one sculptor creating all of the designs in just a few days! Following the Vernon Winter Carnival theme of Games, we saw a variety of video games, and card and board games expressed into ice!

We are so proud of our preschoolers' Vernon Winter Carnival Society performances yesterday! As a screen-free centre we went with age-appropriate games which help children's development, critical thinking, turn-taking, and mathematic skills! Remember play is ALWAYS more than just play. We will find out the results on Tuesday!!We are so proud of our preschoolers' Vernon Winter Carnival Society performances yesterday! As a screen-free centre we went with age-appropriate games which help children's development, critical thinking, turn-taking, and mathematic skills! Remember play is ALWAYS more than just play. We will find out the results on Tuesday!!

On February 2nd, the Vernon Winter Carnival was kicked off with the annual Balloon GLOW! While it was a bit foggy and hard to see on camera, the balloons were up, glowing, and the community came out to celebrate the carnival!
Vernon Winter Carnival 2024 has over 100 events across Vernon, BC, some being free, like the balloon glow, and some needing tickets/cost entry fees.
Between February 1st and February 10th, visit the Vernon Winter Carnival events!

December 15th at the 25th Anniversary of #CPKCholidaytrain in Salmon Arm, BC! As a CP Rail child, this event always means so much to me and brings back so many memories from childhood! Watching Kiesza and Tyler Shaw live on the train stage! Both are phenomenal Canadian singers and are putting on these free concerts in support of local food banks!
Fun fact Kiesza's song "Hideaway" was the song I listened to just before I went into my winning Miss Universal Global Pageant interview this summer!

On November 25th, the Vernon Winter Carnival put on the Count down to the Carnival celebration! Winter Carnival for 2024 will be themed to "Carnival of Games" and is happening from February 1st - 10th!
This countdown to carnival welcomed back a new and improved Jopo (he now talks!), a yeti, the carnival jail, the carnival float, and so many amazing vendors. It was a great day to see so many locals come out and celebrate Carnival's countdown!

Davidson Orchards Pumpkin Patch

Raising Stars Preschool gets their Halloween On

Raising Stars Preschool took its annual trip to Davidson Orchards on October 29, 2023 in Vernon British Columbia Canada! Davidson Orchards is a perfect place for families and the public to experience fall flair, fun, and excitement, including a fall train/ tractor ride and you-pick pumpkins at a pumpkin patch. 

I think the pumpkin patch as always, is a big hit with our preschoolers!
This is exciting and fun for all ages. 

Davidson Orchards Pumpkin Patch

Vernon, BC, Canada Halloween Event