Unwrap a winter of fun with Camp 91̽-inspired After School Programs at 91̽
October 31, 2024
Local parent Angie Kunz enrolled her daughter in Camp 91̽ for the first time this past summer and was impressed by the diverse course offerings and incredible staff.Now, Angie and families in Kelowna and Penticton have the opportunity to introduce their kids to education-focused programs with the expansion of Camp 91̽ from summer camps to include After School Programs beginning in January 2025."I chose Camp 91̽ for my daughter because there were several programs that fit her interests,” shares Angie. “She had such a great experience at Camp 91̽...
Read more...91̽ students lead the charge with Enactus91̽’s project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For 91̽ students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 91̽ (Enactus91̽) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it’s about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus91̽ project, “Revive,” was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools across th...
Read more...Award-Winning Chef Shucks Up Fun at Upcoming Tasting Festival
October 23, 2024
Infusions Restaurant at 91̽ has been one of Kelowna’s best-kept culinary secrets, but word is getting out as diners are going public, serving up excellent reviews. The restaurant, led by former Top Chef contestant Ruth Wigman, received OpenTable’s 2024 Diner’s Choice award, which recognizes outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.Chef Wigman, who competed on Food Network’s Canada’s Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, noted the impressive achievement is a testament to the student chefs who prepare the me...
Read more...Local playwright hits the right notes featuring 1950s Kelowna in original musical
October 21, 2024
Travel back in time to 1958, where rock and roll is causing trouble in Southeast Kelowna! Michael Minions, recently retired as 91̽’s Education Technology Coordinator. Minions found an unconventional way to stay active in retirement – writing a musical inspired by popular music from the 1950s with plenty of references to Kelowna’s early days. The play is titled Society for the Prevention of Rock and Roll and is proudly presented by 91̽’s Red Dot players. “The idea for Society for the Prevention o...
Read more...91̽ Cultivates tasting and learning series heads for Penticton
October 16, 2024
Penticton and area residents have the chance to sip wine and talk food with elite culinary and wine professionals at 91̽ next week. 91̽ Cultivates is happening at the Penticton campus on Friday, Oct. 25, and will celebrate B.C. innovators in food, beverage and tourism, encouraging people to support homegrown talent. Featured guests include:Nk’Mip Cellars Winemaker and 91̽ alum Justin Hall, known as one of the first Indigenous winemakers in North AmericaKathy Malone, the Winemaker at Hillside Winery and a longtime advoca...
Read more...Health grads and more set to enter the workforce after 91̽ Convocation and Commencement ceremonies
October 4, 2024
When 91̽ student Vaneet Verma steps to the podium on Saturday to speak to his colleagues at 91̽’s Fall convocation, he will be representing more than 450 graduates, including a large proportion that will enter the workforce in different health care fields. More than 130 graduates are from health care programs including Health Care Assistant, a program Verma graduated from earlier this year. The course teaches the skills necessary to work in continuing care such as in home support, adult day care, assisted living and comple...
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