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| Sep 12 | BC SPCA Paws for a cause City Park
The 2010 Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause... walk for the animals is the BC SPCA's signature event bringing together animal lovers all over the province! The BC SPCA is a not for profit reliant on support from the community. Proceeds will support the BC SPCA's care and protection of animals.
The Big White events crew will be there with the mascots!
For more information or to donate go to; bcspca.com |
| Sep 21 - 26 | Annual Season pass sale at Orchard Park Mall Orchard Park Mall kelowna
Get all of your shopping done at once. Join us at Orchard Park Mall from September 21th to 26th to buy your 2010/2011 season pass at the earlybird rate.
You can also take advantage of getting discounted Ski and Board School lesson vouchers. Learn more about season pass prices.
In person: Orchard park Mall or our office 1894 Ambrosi Road
Phone: 250-491-6262 or 1-888-663-6882
online: www.bigwhite.com
Email: tickets@bigwhite.com
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| Sep 26 | Last Day for the Early Bird Season Pass Rate
September 26th is the last day to but your 2010/2011 season pass at the early bird rate!
In person: Orchard park Mall or our office 1894 Ambrosi Road
Phone: (250) 491-6262 or 1-888-663-6882
online: www.bigwhite.com
Email: tickets@bigwhite.com
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| Oct 3 | Scarecrow Festival & Harvest Market 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Centennial Park, Rutland
This year is sure to be the biggest and best so far with a fantastic line-up of entertainers and the always famous “Rutland’s Got Talent” competition.
The kids get an expanded Kids Corner with all their all time favourite attractions, activities and fun children’s entertainers!
Plan to take in the displays, vendors and exhibitors, and exciting contests. There will be something for every member of the family to enjoy. Come hungry and indulge in some of the finest festival fare in the Okanagan.
Come and visit Loose Moose and Boomer the Kangaroo and the Big White events team!
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| Oct 15 - 16 | Job Fair
Come and work for Big White. View our current Job Postings. Each year Big White Ski Resort hosts a job fair for applicants. This years job fair will take place at the Best Western Hotel, located at 2402 Hwy 97 North, Kelowna, BC. The job fair will be held on Friday, October 15th, and on Saturday October 16th, 2010. Scheduled interviews will be held on October 15th, and drop-in times will be available on October 16th. If you are looking into applying with us for the 2010-2011 winter season, you must submit your online application to us through our website at Job application. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Visit Employment Information for more details about working with Big White.
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| Nov 26 - 27 | |
| Dec 4 | Big White 2010/2011 Opening day!
It's going to be another great season of skiing and snowboarding! Come out Saturday, December 4th for our first day of the season!
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| Dec 10 | Big White Light Up
Big White Ski Resort is the place to be to kick off the holiday season! Our annual Big White Light up takes place this evening in the Village, so get together with the family for this magical moment! It's going to be chilly so bundle up and we'll have the hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts waiting to keep you warm.
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| Dec 11 | Big Reds at Big White
Big White is pleased to announce their 3rd Annual Premier Wine Tasting Festival. This fantastic event takes place in the Village Center Mall and will be attended by many local wineries as well as our on-mountain restaurants with appetizers! Stay tuned for more information.
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| Dec 20 - 24 | Free Photos with Santa in the Village Center Mall
Santa can tell if you've been naughty or nice. From December 20th to 24th Quickpics will be snapping high-quality digital photos with Santa in the Village Center Mall.
Pick up your free photos from Quickpics across from the Village Center Mall beside the Kids center. You are never too old to take your picture with Santa Claus! From 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm daily right up to Christmas eve. |
| Dec 24 | Christmas Eve Parade and Festivities
Come and celebrate Christmas with your friends and family at Big White Ski Resort this year! Santa will make a special appearance before he takes off to deliver presents! We'll have our indoor church service in the Village Center Mall followed by our famous torchlight parade, fireworks and so much more! This is a free fun family day, Merry Christmas!
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| Dec 29 - 30 | Cruz the Blues
Get your passport from the activities desk in the Village Center Mall and see how many blue runs you can hit! Anyone can participate in this free, fun two day event, so get out there, explore the mountain, and stamp that passport!
You can win some great prizes and a free Cruz the Blues t-shirt at the awards ceremony in the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 4pm on December 30th.
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| Dec 31 | New Year's Eve 2010!
Happy Valley is the place to be for our New Year's Eve celebrations. Our first fireworks display is at 8pm, with another show at Midnight in the village.
Please respect the Village Plaza Area. It is an Alcohol Free Zone.
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| Jan 8 - 9 | Cruz the Blues
Get your passport from the activities desk in the Village Center Mall and see how many blue runs you can hit! Anyone can participate in this free, fun two day event, so get out there, explore the mountain, and stamp that passport!
You can win some great prizes and a free Cruz the Blues t-shirt at the awards ceremony in the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 4pm on January 9th.
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| Jan 17 | Martin Luther King Day (US)
This day celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader.
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| Jan 26 | Australia Day
Celebrate all that is Australian today with your fellow mates! Follow Boomer the kangaroo down the Kangaroo run to start off the day. Get out your green and gold, and your Aussie flags, this day is yours Australia!
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| Feb 14 | Valentine's Day
Bring that special someone to Big White this year for love day! We are the perfect location for your romantic getaway. From a horse drawn sleigh ride through the forest under the stars to the perfect accommodation, Big White is the place to be for your Valentine's Day this year.
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| Feb 19 - 20 | Cruz the Blues
Get your passport from the activities desk in the Village Center Mall and see how many blue runs you can hit! Anyone can participate in this free, fun two day event, so get out there, explore the mountain, and stamp that passport!
You can win some great prizes and a free Cruz the Blues t-shirt at the awards ceremony in the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 4pm on February 20th.
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| Feb 19 - 27 | President's Week (US)
Let's welcome our Southern neighbors to the best place on earth and the best skiing and snowboarding for their mid-winter break!
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| Feb 21 | Alberta Family Day
Alberta celebrates the importance of families and family life on this day. Ontario and Saskatchewan also celebrate this day as Family day. Let's all spend time with our families today!
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| Mar 12 - 20 | Ontario Spring Break
Let's welcome all of our friends from Ontario! It's Spring Break! Come up with the kids and enjoy some beautiful Spring Skiing in the Okanagan! BC is the best place on earth and the best place to spend your Spring Break! Keep watching for our Spring Break activities schedule.
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| Mar 17 | St-Patrick's Day
Everyone had a little Irish in them! Catch the leprechaun skiing on the Plaza chair with his gold candy coins! Get your green on and head down to Happy Valley for green beverages, Irish jigs and some great prizes!
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| Mar 19 - 20 | Cruz the Blues
Get your passport from the activities desk in the Village Center Mall and see how many blue runs you can hit! Anyone can participate in this free, fun two day event, so get out there, explore the mountain, and stamp that passport!
You can win some great prizes and a free Cruz the Blues t-shirt at the awards ceremony in the Happy Valley Day Lodge at 4pm on March 20th.
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| Mar 19 - 27 | BC Spring Break
It's Spring Break! Come up with the kids and enjoy some beautiful Spring Skiing in the Okanagan! BC is the best place on earth and the best place to spend your Spring Break! Keep watching for our Spring Break activities schedule.
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| Mar 26 - Apr 3 | Alberta Spring Break
Let's welcome our neighbors from Alberta as they head to BC for the best Spring skiing around! It's Spring Break! Come up with the kids and enjoy some beautiful Spring Skiing in the Okanagan! BC is the best place on earth and the best place to spend your Spring Break! Keep watching for our Spring Break activities schedule.
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| Apr 1 | 6th Annual Okanagan Spring Film & Photo Contest
This is one of our most popular events of the season! Come and check out everyone's great footage from the 2010/2011 season! This is a a free event in the Happy Valley Day Lodge, but come early because it will get busy early!
Entries may be submitted from March 1 to March 27, 2011. No Late entries will be accepted!
Conditions of entry: ONE ENTRY PER CATEGORY • All photos must be taken during 10/11 season at BIG WHITE SKI RESORT. All film material must be owned by contestant and shot in the 10/11 season • Contestants must select which category they wish to enter • Films may be no longer than 5 min.
Photo Categories: Lifestyle, Live Action and Landscape
Film Categories: Amateur, Professional
Send Photo entries to channel5@bigwhite.com
Submit film entries on DVD (Only accepted in MPEG format) to the Activities Desk in the Village Center Mall.
Screening starts at 7:00pm at Happy Valley Day Lodge.
Wicked prizes in each category so enter your best!
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| Apr 10 | Annual Dummy Downhill 2:00 pm
It's the last day of a great season and we want to celebrate with you! Watch the home made contraptions speed down the Mega Snowcoaster Tube Park in Happy Valley or get involved and build your own!
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