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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTSTAMP:20260903T223537Z
CREATED:20260903T223445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223537Z
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SUMMARY:CBAL Weekly English Language Learning and Conversation Classes Start
DESCRIPTION:CBAL offers FREE English Language Classes beginning the week of September 14th. These classes can help improve your speaking\, listening\, reading and writing skills!  \n  \nFor more information and to register contact the Settlement Worker at the CBAL office nearest you:  \n\nElk Valley Settlement – elkvalleysettlement@cbal.org\nGolden Settlement – goldensettlement@cbal.org\nWindermere Valley (Columbia Valley) Settlement – wvsettlement@cbal.org\nCranbrook Settlement – cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org\nKimberley Settlement – kimberleysettlement@cbal.org
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/cbal-weekly-english-language-learning-and-conversation-classes-start/
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Linguistic,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T221258Z
CREATED:20260910T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T221258Z
UID:4700-1789380000-1789390800@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Golden Settlement - Fall Open House
DESCRIPTION:Fall Open House! \n\n\nCome visit us at our CBAL Office in Golden and learn more about our English classes\, fall events\, SWIS program\, and other community supports.\n\n\n September 14th\n 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n #106-421 9th Avenue North\n\n\n Light refreshments will be provided!\n\n\nDrop-ins are welcome! \n\n\nFor more information\, email goldensettlement@cbal.org or call/text 250-344-8392
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/golden-settlement-fall-open-house/
LOCATION:CBAL Golden Office\, 106-421 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260728T234650Z
CREATED:20260728T234650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T234650Z
UID:4466-1789430400-1790380799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Des Lakshan
DESCRIPTION:Das Lakshan\, the “Festival of the Ten Religious Qualities\,” is a ten-day Jain observance which starts immediately after Paryushana.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/des-lakshan/
CATEGORIES:Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260911T214946Z
CREATED:20260911T214439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T214946Z
UID:4713-1789673400-1789682400@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:50% off tickets to Live Kicks show featuring Steve Dawson and Joachim Cooder for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a Newcomer to Canada\, Kicking Horse Culture is offering 50% off tickets to the Live Kicks show featuring Steve Dawson and Joachim Cooder at the Golden Civic Centre on September 17th. \n\n\n \n\n\nEnjoy a night of live music while connecting with new friends and neighbours! \n\n\n \n\n\nYou can learn more about these two artists sharing the stage for an entire night\, swapping songs\, backing each other up and following the music wherever it leads here. To get your 50% ticket discount code\, email Katherine at ekzip@cbal.org. Tickets must be purchased in advance.\n\n\n \n\n\n(Not sure if you’re a Newcomer to Canada or not? Email Katherine to check!)
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/50-off-tickets-to-live-kicks-show-featuring-steve-dawson-and-joachim-cooder-for-newcomers/
LOCATION:Golden Civic Centre\, 806 10th Ave S\, Golden\, British Columbia\, V0A 0A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T163142Z
CREATED:20260916T163142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T163142Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in the Park - Fernie
DESCRIPTION:Fernie Pride Society is hosting Pride in the Park on Saturday\, September 19.It will be a fun afternoon for the whole family — and it’s FREE!Newcomers to Canada:Come meet Kim and Chrisy at the CBAL tent at 1:00 p.m. and enjoy this fun and welcoming event with us.We hope to see you there! 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/pride-in-the-park-fernie/
LOCATION:Fernie City Hall Grounds\, 501 - 3rd Ave\, Fernie\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL,Inclusion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260728T234843Z
CREATED:20260728T234843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T234843Z
UID:4468-1789862400-1790035199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur “The Date of Atonement” is the holiest day of the year in Judaism.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/yom-kippur/
CATEGORIES:Religious,Religious (Jewish)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260819T180322Z
CREATED:20260819T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180322Z
UID:4573-1790170200-1790177400@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Partnership Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our partnership advisory council meets quarterly to help shape local solutions with immigration and newcomers in mind. If you would like to share your voice and vision or learn more about our partnership advisory council’s work\, you can learn more by contacting EKZIP Coordinator Katherine Hamilton at khamilton@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/partnership-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Fernie / Hybrid Online
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Partnership Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260916T162942Z
CREATED:20260916T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T162942Z
UID:4743-1790193600-1790200800@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Fresh Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Fresh Air Cinema is coming to Golden! \n\nGrab a blanket\, bring your friends and family\, and join us for a FREE outdoor movie night under the stars.\n\nCBAL is bringing Fresh Air Cinema to Golden with a giant 40-foot screen\, popcorn\, hot drinks and a fun community evening for all ages as a way to say thank you for 25 years of community partnership with the Golden and District Community Foundation.\n\n Wednesday\, September 23\, 8 p.m. movie start Golden Secondary School Field FREE admission\n\nStay tuned here on Facebook for the movie selection\, vendors\, and more event details.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/fresh-air-cinema/
LOCATION:Golden Secondary School Field\, 1500 9th St S\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural,EKZIP / CBAL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T190132Z
CREATED:20260916T190132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T190132Z
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SUMMARY:Online Job Search Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please join CBAL for an online Job Search Skills workshop with WorkBC.\n\nYou will learn:\n\nTips for writing a resume\n\n\nHow to search for jobs online\n\n\nWhat the current job market looks like\n\n\nThe workshop will be on Friday\, September 25 from 1 pm – 2 pm MT/ 12 pm – 1 pm PT on Zoom.\n\nTo register for this workshop\, please contact Tamara at kimberleysettlement@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/online-job-search-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Employment,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260929T173000
DTSTAMP:20260925T141526Z
CREATED:20260925T141517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T141526Z
UID:4764-1790697600-1790703000@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Notepad Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to join us\, for a fun and creative Notepad Making Workshop at the CBAL office!6\n\n📅 Tuesday\, September 29\n🕓 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.\n📍 CBAL Office\, 19A 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\n\nCome and create your own colourful notepad for school\, work\, or personal use. All supplies will be provided at this free workshop. Our wonderful instructor\, Karin Weishaupt will share some fun and creative techniques.\n\nPlease email cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org  or 250-581-2112 to learn more and register.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/notepad-making-workshop/
LOCATION:CBAL Cranbrook Office\, 19A 9th Ave South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260925T141853Z
CREATED:20260728T215850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T141853Z
UID:4408-1790726400-1790812799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nIt is a day to honour and remember the children taken from their families\, those who never returned home\, and the individuals\, families and communities still living with the lasting impacts and trauma caused by the residential school system in Canada. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. \nYou can learn more and find events around the Regional District of East Kootenay to take in part in here or through the Columbia River Metis Nation in Golden here.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
CATEGORIES:Indigenous
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261001T163745Z
CREATED:20260813T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163745Z
UID:4504-1790812800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:German Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:German Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of over 3 million people of German origin to Canada. Learn more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/corporate/updates/2023/german-heritage-month.html
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/german-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261001T163809Z
CREATED:20260813T214305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163809Z
UID:4506-1790812800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Canadian Islamic History Month
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Islamic History month celebrates the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society. Learn more at https://www.islamichistorymonth.ca/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/canadian-islamic-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Inclusion,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261001T163827Z
CREATED:20260813T214643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163827Z
UID:4508-1790812800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Latin American Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Latin American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate Latin American contributions and strengthen Canada’s Multicultural Identity. Learn more: https://hispanicheritage.ca/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/latin-american-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T163849Z
CREATED:20260813T214808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T163849Z
UID:4510-1790841600-1793466000@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month is a time to highlight the achievements of women and girls\, past and present\, who have shaped Canada in fields like politics\, science\, arts\, business\, and the economy. Learn more at: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/womens-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Human Rights,Inclusion,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20261009T155836Z
CREATED:20260813T215917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T155836Z
UID:4513-1791763200-1791849599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving! \nThe date for Canadian Thanksgiving was officially chosen on January 31\, 1957\, as “a Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed – to be observed on the second Monday in October.” \nThe holiday originated from many different harvest festival celebrations held by different groups around this time of year. 🍂🦃🍁
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/thanksgiving/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National,Public Holiday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T154656Z
CREATED:20261009T154656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T154656Z
UID:4942-1791900000-1791903600@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Voting in Canada Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in voting in the two upcoming elections? Please join CBAL for this free online workshop all about voting in Canada. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn:# Who can vote and how to register.# What to expect when voting in an election in Canada.# Voting options and identification requirements. Tuesday\, October 13th 2:00 p.m. MT / 1:00 p.m. PT Online via Zoom To register\, contact Tamara at kimberleysettlement@cbal.org or 250-427-6027
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/voting-in-canada-online-workshop/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260730T155410Z
CREATED:20260623T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T155410Z
UID:4345-1792195200-1792281599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:BC Local General Elections Day
DESCRIPTION:Local and regional district elections for mayor\, council\, directors\, and school board officials often have the most direct impact on your daily life.  \nLearn more about the role of local elected officials and local elections in BC at: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/ \nLocal election information\, including when and where to vote in the upcoming local elections\, can be found for each area below. \nColumbia Shuswap Regional District: \n\nhttps://www.csrd.bc.ca/501/Elections-2026\n\nGolden: \n\nhttps://www.golden.ca/town-hall/town-council/elections/2026-municipal-election\n\nRegional District of East Kootenay: \n\nhttps://engage.rdek.bc.ca/elections\n\nRadium:  \n\nhttps://radiumhotsprings.ca/2026-local-general-election/\n\nDistrict of Invermere: \n\nhttps://invermere.net/2026-local-government-election/ \n\nCanal Flats \n\nCheck municipal website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ or Facebook for updates.\n\nKimberley:  \n\nhttps://www.kimberley.ca/Election2026\n\nCity of Cranbrook: \n\nhttps://cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/corporate-services-1/elections-start\n\nFernie: \n\nhttps://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/city/election-2026.html\n\nSparwood:  \n\nhttps://www.sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/election\n\nElkford: \n\nhttps://www.elkford.ca/elections
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/bc-local-general-elections-day/
CATEGORIES:Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260813T220216Z
CREATED:20260813T220216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220216Z
UID:4515-1792454400-1792540799@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Dussehra / Vijayadashami
DESCRIPTION:The Hindu festival Dussehra\, also known as Vijayadashami\, represents the triumph of good over evil.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/dussehra-vijayadashami/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T143000
DTSTAMP:20261015T165046Z
CREATED:20261015T164912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T165046Z
UID:5000-1792589400-1792593000@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:FREE online Preparing for Canadian Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming workshop. Winter is coming! 🌨️ and it is important to be prepared for it!\n\n\nJoin our FREE online Preparing for Canadian Winter Workshop.\n\n\n📅 Date: Thursday\, October 21st\n⏰ Time: 1:30-2:30 PM\n💻 Location: Zoom\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you will learn:\n\n\n✅ How to winterize your house\n✅ How to winterize your car and what to carry in case of emergency\n✅ How to layer winter clothing\n✅ Tools and equipment you will need around the house for snow removal❄️\n\n\nTo register or learn more\, contact Andrea directly at goldensettlement@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/free-online-preparing-for-canadian-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144347Z
CREATED:20260819T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144347Z
UID:4577-1792598400-1792605600@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Newcomer Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Were you born outside of Canada? \nAre you living in the Golden\, Columbia Valley\, Cranbrook\, or Elk Valley area? \nDo you have ideas how to make our communities more welcoming? \nAre you interested in a helping role or a leadership role in the community? \nJoin the East Kootenay Zonal Immigration Partnership (EKZIP) Newcomer Advisory Committee to talk about your experiences and ideas that can make your community even more welcoming and inclusive. To learn more\, please contact EKZIP Program Coordinator Katherine Hamilton at khamilton@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/newcomer-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Newcomer Advisory Committee Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261022T173000
DTSTAMP:20261016T134719Z
CREATED:20261016T134719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T134719Z
UID:5005-1792684800-1792690200@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Purchasing a Vehicle in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about buying a vehicle? 🚗\n\nJoin us for a free\, informative session with Tre Schmid\, Assistant Sales Manager at Toyota Cranbrook. Learn practical tips and useful information to help you through the vehicle-buying process.\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 22\nTime: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM\nLocation: Cranbrook CBAL Office\, 19A 9th Avenue South\n\nTo register or learn more\, please contact cranbrooksettlement@cbal.org or text 250-581-2112.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/purchasing-a-vehicle-in-canada/
LOCATION:CBAL Cranbrook Office\, 19A 9th Ave South\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20261013T214853Z
CREATED:20261013T214853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T214853Z
UID:4996-1792800000-1792886399@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Final Voting Day for BC Provincial Election
DESCRIPTION:Final Voting Day for the BC Provincial Election is October 24\, 2026. \nYou can vote if you are: \n\na Canadian citizen\,\n18 or older on October 24\, 2026\, and\na resident of B.C. since April 23\, 2026.\n\nLearn more about your local candidates and where to vote at: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/ \n 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/final-voting-day-for-bc-provincial-election/
CATEGORIES:Elections
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20261021T181158Z
CREATED:20261021T181131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T181158Z
UID:5038-1793192400-1793197800@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Clothing Swap in Golden
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, October 28th at the CBAL office in Golden to refresh your winter wardrobe for FREE\, connect with community members\, and enjoy some light refreshments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring clean\, gently used clothes\, coats\, boots\, hats and gloves to swap with others. Children and adult clothing accepted.\n\n\n\nTo register and confirm your attendance please contact Andrea directly at goldensettlement@cbal.org or text 250-344-8392.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/winter-clothing-swap-in-golden/
LOCATION:CBAL Golden Office\, 106-421 9th Ave N\, Golden\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261023T155754Z
CREATED:20260813T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T155754Z
UID:4517-1793404800-1793491199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Halloween is a name that comes from All Hallows’ Eve. It was the evening before the Christian Holiday of All Saints’ Day or All Hallows’ Day on November 1st. It also takes place at the same time as the Celtic festival of Samhain\, meaning “summer’s end”.   \nIt is commonly celebrated in Canada with trick-or-treating\, decorations\, parties\, and pumpkin carving.   \nYou can learn more about the history of the holiday at: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/halloween
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/halloween/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260813T220913Z
CREATED:20260813T220913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220913Z
UID:4523-1793491200-1793577599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Lha Bab Düchen
DESCRIPTION:Lha Bab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th Tibetan lunar month and celebrates Buddha’s return to the human realm after teaching his mother for three months in the God’s realm.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/lha-bab-duchen/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20261023T171416Z
CREATED:20260813T220514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T171416Z
UID:4519-1793491200-1793663999@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Day of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:The Day of the Dead\, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos\, is a holiday that celebrates life and honors the dead. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It involves time to gather to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. It is often a time of celebration of the lives of the deceased with food\, drink\, parties\, festivals\, and the activities the dead enjoyed in their lifetime.    \nYou can learn more at https://www.dayofthedeadfestival.ca/the-day-of-the-dead 
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/day-of-the-dead/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20261023T160947Z
CREATED:20260813T220647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T160947Z
UID:4521-1793491200-1796083199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Hindu Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn more about the rich culture and history of Hindu communities and to celebrate and honour their contributions in British Columbia and Canada. Learn more about the month at: https://hindulegacy.org/hhm/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/hindu-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Inclusion,National,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20261023T162335Z
CREATED:20260814T155412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T162335Z
UID:4548-1793491200-1796083199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Lebanese Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Lebanese Heritage Month honours the significant contributions Lebanese Canadians have made within Canada and recognizes Lebanese Independence Day (Nov 22\, 1943). You can learn more the stories of the Lebanese diaspora in Canada at: https://www.muslimsincanadaarchives.ca/en/posts/lebanese-heritage-month/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/lebanese-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20261023T163731Z
CREATED:20261023T163731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T163731Z
UID:5059-1793836800-1794441599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Veterans Week
DESCRIPTION:Veterans’ Week is marked each year in the lead-up to Remembrance Day on November 11. It is a chance for all Canadians to recognize our Veterans and remember those who died to protect our freedom. \nEach year\, its National Youth Remembrance Contests\, delivered in partnership with The Legion National Foundation\, encourage young Canadians to remember through art\, writing and videos. Learn more about this year’s Veterans Week poster created by Chaelyn Han of Vancouver\, British Columbia at: https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day-veterans-week/annual-posters/2026-veterans-week-poster
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/veterans-week/
CATEGORIES:Heritage,National,Remembrance
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