The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the OCCA Communities Association will be held on Sunday, December 22, from 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm. The meeting will take place on the 2nd floor, in the Great Room, at the Okanagan Regional Library | Kelowna – Downtown, 1380 Ellis St., Kelowna, V1Y 2A2, BC. OCCA AGM … Continue reading Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 →

The annual OCCA Spring Lantern Festival is fast approaching. Join us on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Parkinson Recreation Centre  (doors open at 3:30 PM, and the ceremony starts at 4:30 PM ) in Kelowna to celebrate the Lunar New Year as we welcome the Year of the Snake. This event promises … Continue reading OCCA SPRING LANTERN FESTIVAL →

We are excited to invite you to a special Presentation & Drop-in Clinic with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), hosted in partnership with the OCCA Communities Association. This is a great opportunity to learn about Canada's tax system, benefits, and credits you may be eligible for! 📅 Date: Friday, February 21, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:30 … Continue reading Presentation & Drop-in Clinic with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) →

We are excited to invite you to a Drop-in Clinic with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) & Free tax filing services to learn more about benefits, credits, programs, and tax filing. 1. One on One Support Clinic with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) A CRA Outreach Officer will be on-site to provide in-person assistance with tax-related matters. 📅 … Continue reading OCCA In-person Support Clinic with CRA →

As part of its civic engagement efforts, OCCA Communities Association is hosting a Federal Election Vote Pop-Up and Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The event will bring together confirmed candidates to connect directly with the community ahead of the federal election. All candidates from both the Kelowna and Okanagan Lake West–Kelowna South … Continue reading Federal Election Vote Pop-Up & Town Hall Meeting Hosted by OCCA →

OCCA is excited to partner with Service Canada to bring important federal services directly to our community! 📅 Event Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Information Session)🕦 1-on-1 Support: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM📍 Location: Kelowna Downtown Library, 1380 Ellis Street, Second Floor Join us to learn more about the … Continue reading Connect with Service Canada: Learn About the New Dental Care Plan and More Sevices →

OCCA is pleased to collaborate with the City of Kelowna to co-host a Qing Ming Festival Cultural Gathering, honouring tradition and celebrating the legacy of Chinese pioneers in the Central Okanagan.  This meaningful event is a wonderful opportunity to: Learn about the Qing Ming tradition Reflect on and commemorate the Chinese pioneers who helped shape our local history Discover … Continue reading Qing Ming Festival Cultural Gathering →

The OCCA Communities Association is excited to invite you to our annual Asian Heritage Month (AHM) celebrations! Join us for the Opening Forum on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Metro Hub, and enjoy a rich lineup of cultural events throughout May and June.  Highlights include: AHM Opening Forum – May 3 at Metro Hub, 1265 Ellis St. AHM Showcase – May … Continue reading 2025 Asian Heritage Month →

📚 What You’ll Get  ✔ Learn to support your child’s communication skills ✔ Q&A with UBC language scientists ✔ Free take-home resource full of literacy practices ·   Fill out the registration form, attend the lecture, and receive free books valued at $27.95. Limited quantity, first come, first served.  🗓️ Date ： Saturday, May 24 🕙 Time ： 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PST) 💻 Location ： Zoom Click ：https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67424572281?pwd=QWrcVaNkMqrfli2pMGnFBZD3JI5kv5.1 … Continue reading FREE Parent Workshop | Support Your Child’s Language, Social, and Emotional Growth! →

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Okanagan Lake Meeting Room Okanagan Regional Library – Westbank Branch 3731 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1K7 Join us for a free, friendly community workshop! Learn how to prepare for local emergencies such as wildfires, earthquakes, and power outages, … Continue reading Emergency Preparedness & Sustainability Workshop →

We’re excited to invite you to our OCCA Expansion Workshop  Session 4, part of our monthly workshop series designed to help newcomers succeed in Canada. This September session will focus on practical strategies to turn conflict into opportunities for stronger connections and growth. You are welcome to share this opportunity with family and friends as well! … Continue reading OCCA JCF Free Job-Readiness Workshop Session 4 →