Community Expo An Overwhelming Success
Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Kal Tire Place North - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
On April 22, 2023, thousands of North Okanagan residents visited the Chamber's Community Expo Presented by Lake City Casino and World Health & Fitness.
The third Expo was a sell-out with more than 90 vendors:
- Businesses promoting their products and services
- Non-profit agencies highlighting their programs
- Government and educational institutions showcasing programs
- Employers creating awareness about career opportunities
There were also lots of giveaways and entertainment for the kids.
Community was truly at the heart of this extravaganza.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
Community Expo invited all children to attend with their favourite adult. 
We promised lots of fun, including:
- Face-painting with Kiki the Eco Elf
- The City of Vernon's zamboni, fire truck, RCMP cruiser and other equipment.
- Allan Brooks Nature Centre Water Table and giveaways.
- Vernon Public Art Gallery mini manual printing press
The Okanagan Science Centre provided a look at the sky with its StarLab Planetarium. As part of Earth Day, there were also be free seed bombs and take home terrariums.
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
A community celebration needs food, and Expo was definitely serving up some culinary goodness.
- Vernon Lions Club pancake breakfast
- Crepe Bistro
- Samosa Joes
World Health & Fitness handed out branded T-shirts to attendees while supplies lasted.
Kal Tire Place North is located at 3445 43rd Ave. in Vernon
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