BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Healthy Alternatives - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Healthy Alternatives X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Healthy Alternatives REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180611 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20180607T214014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T214014Z UID:3045-1528588800-1528675199@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Canadian Rivers Day DESCRIPTION:Canada is a HUGE country with tons of rivers. Water is our lifeline. Without water\, we die. If the water we drink is polluted by livestock\, chemical spills\, anything… we get sick. We NEED water and we need it to be pure and clean so we can be healthy! Sunday\, June 10th is meant to bring awareness to this fact. Think about it and figure out what you can do to help keep our rivers clean! \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/canadian-rivers-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Canadian-River.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180610 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20180608T193506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T193506Z UID:3049-1528502400-1528588799@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:"Close all Slaughterhouses" DESCRIPTION:Do you love animals?\nAll animals or only some animals?\nDo you think different species should be treated differently?\nIs it OK to torture and abuse the animals we eat because we like the meat?\nIs there such a thing as a kind and compassionate slaughterhouse?\nHave you seen the actual footage of what goes on in slaughterhouses that meat providers don’t want you to see?\nDo you believe that the animal abuse cases that get revealed are just isolated situations?\nDo chickens\, sheep\, pigs\, cows etc. deserve to be treated this way?\nHave you seen the fear and pain in their eyes?\nThese are just a few questions you can ask yourself if you are struggling to justify how animals are treated prior to becoming your steak\, your salami\, your Big Mac\, your bucket of KFC\, your easter ham\, your pork chops etc… \nJust remember that you hold their fate in your hands\, through the choices you make. \nIf you’ve decided that the treatment of these animals as they are processed for our meat supply is not acceptable\, please come and march to “Close all Slaughterhouses” wherever a march is taking place in your city. If there is no march nearby\, simply choosing to cut back on your meat consumption is an easy (and healthy) start to making a difference in these animals’ lives. They are helpless\, YOU have POWER! \nThis event is international. Check Facebook for a march in your city! \nParticipating Cities:\nSydney\, Australia \nBrussels\, Belgium \nMontreal\, Canada \nOkanagan\, B.C. Canada \nToronto\, Canada \nVancouver\, Canada \nLondon\, England \nParis\, France \nToulouse\, France \nBerlin\, Germany \nKassel\, Germany \nBern\, Switzerland \nIstanbul\, Turkey \nLos Angeles\, USA \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/close-all-slaughterhouses/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Close-All-Slaughterhouses.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180615 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20180607T202303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T202303Z UID:3041-1528416000-1529020799@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Rivers to Oceans Week DESCRIPTION:Garbage\, Pollution\, Plastic… the more the earth’s population grows\, the worse the situation becomes. We all need to change our ways and consider the environment with every decision we make. Plastic is becoming a huge problem! The ground is not a garbage can\, no matter how small or insignificant your little piece of trash might seem. Garbage ends up in rivers\, rivers flow into oceans and animals are ingesting what you are throwing away! Choose this week to make some lifelong changes that will affect your planet for the better! \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/rivers-to-oceans-week/ CATEGORIES:June,Rivers to Oceans Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Pollution-Ocean.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180609 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20180606T183042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T183042Z UID:3022-1528416000-1528502399@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:World Oceans Day DESCRIPTION:Plastic\, Microbeads\, Garbage\, all the stuff that ends up in the ocean…. \n…gets ingested by the birds and mammals and fish… \n…that we eat… \nJune 8th is World Oceans Day – a day to remind ourselves about the things we do that contribute to the desecration of our oceans that we all love to look at and float on… There are now literally ISLANDS of garbage floating around in our oceans and\, unfortunately\, they are NOT a mirage! \nAnimals are DYING from all the plastic they’ve ingested… where did that plastic come from? How did it end up in the ocean? \nChoose June 8th to start making a change\, ANY small change will help the greater cause. It starts with YOU! \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/world-oceans-day/ CATEGORIES:June,World Oceans Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Ocean-Pollution2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180606 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20180601T214104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T214104Z UID:3005-1528156800-1528243199@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:World Environment Day DESCRIPTION:On this day\, think about your world and the health of the planet.\nWhat do you do everyday to help take care of the planet? \n\nDo you recycle?\nDo you compost?\nDo you plant a garden?\nDo you grow flowers for butterflies and bees?\nDo you use water-saving appliances?\nDo you re-use cloth bags for shopping?\nDo you turn off lights when you leave a room?\nDo you give away or re-sell things instead of throwing them out?\n\nHave you been harming the planet without realizing it? \n\nDo you throw garbage on the ground\, no matter how small?\nDo you throw cigarette butts on the ground?\nDo you flush chemicals and other pollutants down the toilet?\nDo you leave your vehicle running excessively like at drive-throughs?\nDo you throw garbage into lakes and rivers?\nDo you use products that contain microbeads?\nDo you leave taps running when you don’t really need the water?\n\nIf you can think of a way that you can change a bad habit or make a commitment to doing something good for the planet\, Tuesday\, June 5th is a great day to start! \nDo you know of an event taking place that day that you want to share? Post here in the comments and get people involved! \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/world-environment-day/ CATEGORIES:World Environment Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/World-Environment-Day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171105T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171105T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170329T090024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T090024Z UID:1742-1509876000-1509897600@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Kelowna Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:The Kelowna Wellness Fair is a popular annual fair that showcases health and wellness products and services. There are a huge array of vendors each year\, from weight loss products to chiropractors\, spiritual healers\, counselors\, essential oils\, massage therapists and so much more. \nThe fair is free to the public\, with free welcome bags at the door and a prize table! \nSaturday\, November 4: 10am – 5pm\nSunday\, November 5: 10am – 4pm\n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/kelowna-wellness-fair-2/ LOCATION:Parkinson Rec Centre\, 1800 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 4P9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Penticton-Wellness-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171104T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171104T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170318T060105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T085713Z UID:1666-1509789600-1509814800@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Kelowna Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:The Kelowna Wellness Fair is a popular annual fair that showcases health and wellness products and services. There are a huge array of vendors each year\, from weight loss products to chiropractors\, spiritual healers\, counselors\, essential oils\, massage therapists and so much more. \nThe fair is free to the public\, with free welcome bags at the door and a prize table! \nSaturday\, November 4: 10am – 5pm\nSunday\, November 5: 10am – 4pm\n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/kelowna-wellness-fair/ LOCATION:Parkinson Rec Centre\, 1800 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 4P9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Penticton-Wellness-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171029T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171029T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170329T084553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T084633Z UID:1734-1509264000-1509292800@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Penticton Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:The Penticton Wellness Fair is an annual fair that showcases health and wellness products and services for the mind\, body and soul. There are a huge array of vendors each year\, from weight loss products to chiropractors\, essential oils\, organic products\, massage therapists and many more. \nThe fair is free to the public\, with free welcome bags at the door and a prize table! \nSaturday\, October 28: 10am – 5pm\n\nSunday\, October 29: 10am – 4pm\n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/penticton-wellness-fair-2/ LOCATION:Penticton Community Centre\, 325 Power St.\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7K9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Penticton-Wellness-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171028T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170318T044610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T084647Z UID:1659-1509184800-1509210000@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Penticton Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:The Penticton Wellness Fair is an annual fair that showcases health and wellness products and services for the mind\, body and soul. There are a huge array of vendors each year\, from weight loss products to chiropractors\, essential oils\, organic products\, massage therapists and many more. \nThe fair is free to the public\, with free welcome bags at the door and a prize table! \nSaturday\, October 28: 10am – 5pm\n\nSunday\, October 29: 10am – 4pm\n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/penticton-wellness-fair/ LOCATION:Penticton Community Centre\, 325 Power St.\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7K9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Penticton-Wellness-Fair.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170919T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170919T210000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170421T044556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T035808Z UID:1936-1505847600-1505854800@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Eating You Alive™ DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you love struggling with your health?\nAre you tired of constantly visiting the Doctor and/or hospital?\nDo you want to experience Quality of Life?\nDespite countless dollars spent on medical research\, new drugs and innovative technology to improve our health\, more Americans are disabled and dying from chronic disease than ever before. \nFeaturing leading medical experts and researchers\, Eating You Alive takes a scientific look at the reasons we’re so sick\, who’s responsible for feeding us the wrong information and how we can use whole-food\, plant-based nutrition to take control of our health—one bite at a time. \n \nThis informative documentary will be presented by CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) on Tuesday\, September 19th at 7PM at the Kelowna Lifestyle Center\, 1130 Springfield Road.  Mark Your Calendar!\n \nhttps://youtu.be/BZJLsDEIx-M?t=18 \nSource: Eating You Alive™ \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/eating-you-alive/ LOCATION:Kelowna Lifestyle Center\, 1130 Springfield Rd.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 5T5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Eating-You-Alive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Shipowick":MAILTO:larryshipowick@yahoo.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170509T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170509T220000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170422T030507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T031323Z UID:1974-1494354600-1494367200@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Oh She Glows! DESCRIPTION:Cooking class for healthy summer meals!\nJoin Beverly Haines & Ruth Smith as they prepare scrumptious summer meals from recipes in two of the “Oh She Glows” cookbooks by Angela Liddon.\nPlease register by May 4th by contacting Ruth: Tel: 250-768-1933 or Email: applebob@shaw.ca\n\nPayment at the door (cost includes enough samples to make a meal and the recipes!)\n \nHi\, I’m Angela. Welcome to Oh She Glows – an award-winning recipe blog featuring over 500 healthy recipes (and growing)! For the past 6 years\, I’ve shared energizing\, plant-based recipes that my family and I enjoy on a daily basis.  My goal is to inspire you to embrace more plant-based foods in your diet without feeling the least bit deprived. And yes\, my recipes are great for meat-eaters and picky kids too! Most of my recipes are gluten-free and many are allergy-friendly. \nSource: About — Oh She Glows \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/about-oh-she-glows/ LOCATION:Kelowna Lifestyle Center\, 1130 Springfield Rd.\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 5T5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Angela-Liddon.png ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Shipowick":MAILTO:larryshipowick@yahoo.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170429T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170422T003121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170422T010804Z UID:1947-1493452800-1494154800@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Food Revolution Summit DESCRIPTION:April 29th – May 7th\, 2017\n8am – 11am Pacific time – Every Day!\nI signed up for this summit.  Each day features 3 different speakers at 8\, 9 & 10am Pacific Time for an average of 40 min. each.  Each interview will be replayed for the next 21 hrs. if you miss a live broadcast.  There is a “Summit Empowerment Package” available at a great price for those who want to keep this info as a reference in your library of health information.  Otherwise\, it is free to listen to all these varied experts – 24 in total! \n\n\n\nThe truth is… mainstream food companies are making billions of dollars selling food that’s hazardous to your health. The time is now to stand up to Monsanto and the junk food industry. The time is now to say NO to polluting your body\, and your planet\, with poisons. The time is now to say YES to the health\, and the life\, that you deserve. \nWelcome to the Food Revolution Summit.\n\n\n\n\nClick here to hear the intro for this wonderful presentation and view the extensive panel of experts who will be participating: \nhttp://foodrevolution.ontraport.net/c/s/sj3/DFsUS/z/50/Uef0/6Z6NwO/6lXMohXD4T/P \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/food-revolution-summit/ CATEGORIES:April,Health & Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Food-Revolution.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170423 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170406T012107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170408T014031Z UID:1880-1492819200-1492905599@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Earth Day DESCRIPTION:In honour of Canada’s 150th Birthday\, events have been organized across the country to celebrate Earth Day.  Focus is on the great outdoors to foster appreciation for Mother Nature and all she has to offer. \nNow\, more than ever\, especially with our increasing preoccupation with computers and dependance on technological devices\, it’s important to remember that these items are conveniences\, not essential for our daily existence (I know\, hard for the younger generation to imagine) but true nonetheless. \nThis day\, make an effort to leave your technological gadgets in the house while you go outside and enjoy the fresh air.  If the air where you live is not so fresh\, that’s exactly the point of Earth day/week/month.  This is the time to do something beneficial for yourself while helping improve your environment! \nCheck the Okanagan Calendar for local events: https://healthy-alternatives.net/events/okanagan-calendar/ \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/earth-day/ CATEGORIES:Earth Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/girls-cycling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170416T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170330T043838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T044627Z UID:1748-1492340400-1492358400@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Holistic Market & Psychic Fair DESCRIPTION:The Holistic Market & Psychic Fair brings together healers\, psychics\, palm readers\, artists\, holistic vendors and more. Join us each month at 1304 Ellis St\, Kelowna\, as we celebrate the diversity of holistic products and services available in the Okanagan. \n“Holistic Nutritionists\, Chiropractors and Detox Specialists”\nFood service available on site!\nScheduled Sundays for 2017:\n\nJanuary 15\nFebrurary 19\nMarch 19\n\n*April 16* (Easter):  2 Year Celebration!\n\nMay 21\nJune 18 (Father’s Day)\nJuly & Aug: no markets\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\nNovember 19\nDec: no market\n\n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/holistic-market-psychic-fair/ LOCATION:Laurel Packinghouse\, 1304 Ellis Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 1Z8\, Canada CATEGORIES:April,Monthly Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Holistic-Market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170409T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170329T083836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T084834Z UID:1731-1491732000-1491757200@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Craft Culture DESCRIPTION:Here’s a wonderful opportunity for creative people to promote and sell their wares to anyone who might like to purchase unique\, innovative and homemade items!  And what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring! \nKeeping this a genuine craft fair was important to us – that’s why we have over 100 talented vendors selling handmade/designed wares.  This is the perfect place to buy unique items for Easter & Mother’s Day! \nSaturday\, April 8: 10am – 5pm \nSunday\, April 9: 10am – 5pm \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/craft-culture-2/ LOCATION:The Kelowna Curling Club\, 551 Recreation Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 7V5\, Canada CATEGORIES:April ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Craft-Culture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karalyn Lockhart":MAILTO:info@craftculture.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170408T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170408T170000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170329T065633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170330T045510Z UID:1717-1491645600-1491670800@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Craft Culture DESCRIPTION:Here’s a wonderful opportunity for creative people to promote and sell their wares to anyone who might like to purchase unique\, innovative and homemade items!  And what better way to celebrate the arrival of spring! \nKeeping this a genuine craft fair was important to us – that’s why we have over 100 talented vendors selling handmade/designed wares.  This is the perfect place to buy unique items for Easter & Mother’s Day! \nSaturday\, April 8: 10am – 5pm\nSunday\, April 9: 10am – 5pm\n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/craft-culture/ LOCATION:The Kelowna Curling Club\, 551 Recreation Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 7V5\, Canada CATEGORIES:April ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Craft-Culture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karalyn Lockhart":MAILTO:info@craftculture.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170401T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170430T000000 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170408T013303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170408T013303Z UID:1899-1491004800-1493510400@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Earth Month/Week/Day DESCRIPTION:April is “Earth Month”!\nApril 20 – 26 is Earth Week\nApril 22nd is Earth Day!\nAnd for those of us living in colder\, northern regions of the planet\, April is the first full month of spring.  The snow has melted (or is melting)\, bulbs are sprouting out of the ground and blooming\, buds are showing up on shrubs and trees.  It’s a time of rebirth filled with hope and anticipation after a long cold winter. \nBut we cannot take these things for granted anymore.  Modern civilisation\, growing populations\, industry & waste have all taken their toll on our planet\, which is why we dedicate this month to pay special recognition to the planet that sustains us.  So\, during this month\, every year\, think about what you can do to help take better care of your environment.  What big or small changes can you make that will lessen the damage done to our planet every day?  Every little thing each one of us does magnifies to create positive results. \nSimple things you can do to contribute and help planet earth:\n\nPlant a garden using non-gmo seeds or participate in a community garden\nReduce your consumption of animal foods by cooking vegetarian dishes at least once a week\nUse water-restricting devices to reduce water waste\nDon’t throw garbage on the ground\, no matter how small\, including cigarette butts / pick up garbage when you can\nturn off lights when you don’t need them or use timers\nbuy organic produce from local farmers\nwalk\, cycle or bus to your destination if you can\nRecycle everything that is recyclible\nSell or give away anything you don’t want anymore – one person’s trash truly can be another’s treasure!\n\nCheck the Okanagan Calendar for local events: https://healthy-alternatives.net/events/okanagan-calendar/ \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/earth-monthweekday/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/earth-day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170310 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170119T073355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170127T074231Z UID:1590-1489017600-1489103999@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Hat Trick - Group 2 DESCRIPTION:This 12-week\, face-to-face program will be delivered at Prospera Place\, home of your Kelowna Rockets. Each 90 minute weekly session will be led by healthy lifestyle experts from the research team\, Kelowna Rockets staff (e.g.\, trainers)\, and other community health professionals. During these sessions participants will have the opportunity to be physically active as well as learn simple tips for healthy eating and active living.  To qualify\, men must: \n\nLive in Kelowna\, British Columbia\nBe 35 years or older\nAccumulate LESS than 150 minutes of physical activity per week\nHave a pant size greater than 38”\nHave a body mass index (BMI) of > 25 kg/m2\n\nGroup 2: March 9th to May 25th (Thursdays): \nGroup 3: Fall 2017 (Coming soon) \nThe program is free. You have nothing to lose but your waistline. \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/hat-trick-group-2/ LOCATION:Prospera Place\, 1223 Water Street\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://healthy-alternatives.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Hat-Trick.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Sharp":MAILTO:paul.sharp@ubc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170118 DTSTAMP:20260526T171333 CREATED:20170118T075226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T073255Z UID:1584-1484611200-1484697599@healthy-alternatives.net SUMMARY:Hat Trick - Group 1 DESCRIPTION:This 12-week\, face-to-face program will be delivered at Prospera Place\, home of your Kelowna Rockets. Each 90 minute weekly session will be led by healthy lifestyle experts from the research team\, Kelowna Rockets staff (e.g.\, trainers)\, and other community health professionals. During these sessions participants will have the opportunity to be physically active as well as learn simple tips for healthy eating and active living.  To qualify\, men must: \n\nLive in Kelowna\, British Columbia\nBe 35 years or older\nAccumulate LESS than 150 minutes of physical activity per week\nHave a pant size greater than 38”\nHave a body mass index (BMI) of > 25 kg/m2\n\nGroup 1: January 17th to April 4th 2017 (Tuesdays): Group 2: March 9th to May 25th (Thursdays): \nGroup 3: Fall 2017 (Coming soon) \nThe program is free. You have nothing to lose but your waistline. \n\n Tweet\n \n Follow me\n \n Tweet to @linda_healthy URL:https://healthy-alternatives.net/event/hat-trick/ LOCATION:Prospera Place\, 1223 Water Street\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Sharp":MAILTO:paul.sharp@ubc.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR