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The Annual Charity Whisky Tasting is back!
Join the Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo for an evening of exceptional single malts, great company, and giving back to our community!
 
Event Details:
  • Date: Friday, February 27th, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Location: Okanagan College (Kelowna Campus)
  • What: Our 17th Annual Charity Whisky Tasting!
For almost two decades, this event has been a highlight of the year, raising over $100,000 for local charities right here in Kelowna!
 
This year, we're featuring a selection of 7 fabulous single malt whiskies for your tasting pleasure. Your $65 ticket is an incredible value, and includes:
  • A guided tasting of 7 premium single malt whiskies
  • Delicious appetizers (appies)
  • Our famous homemade shortbread
Raise a Glass, Make a Difference!
Every dollar raised goes directly to support vital local initiatives! Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Okanagan College Foundation and other deserving Rotary charities supported by our club.
Don't miss out on this fantastic evening!
 
           
 
Free Tax Clinic   
 

The Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo offers free tax clinics for low-income individuals and families as part of the CRA's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). 

Clinics will be held from 9 AM to noon at St. Michael's Cathedral, located at the corner of Richter Street and Sutherland Avenue:

  • On the first Friday of February 2026, the 6th,
  • Every Friday of March and April 2026
  • On the first Friday of the month starting May 2026

The CVITP is a long-standing initiative by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in partnership with community organizations to help individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations file their income tax and benefit returns for free. This program assists seniors, low-income individuals and families, newcomers to Canada, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, students, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

The program makes tax filing accessible for vulnerable individuals and helps them access important government benefits and credits, such as the GST/HST credit, Canada Child Benefit, and various provincial and federal tax credits. These clinics have helped people access billions of dollars in refunds and benefits.

Between 75 and 100 tax returns were filed during March and April of 2025.

For more information about the CRA program, please click here. 

To volunteer or make an appointment for a clinic, please email: taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org 

If you are unable to attend one of our clinics in person please email us for further options. taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org 
 
 
7th Annual Ogopogo Rotary Club "Fancy Pants" Golf Tournament 2025
A huge thank you to everyone who made the 7th Annual Fancy Pants Golf Tournament 2025 a smashing success this last September! We were thrilled to hand over a cheque to the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) in Kelowna, thanks to your incredible generosity.
Pictured here, Brian Hillaby, President of the Ogopogo Rotary Club, is seen in his truly stunning fancy pants, presenting the cheque to Ginny Becker, Executive Director of CYAC. This vital donation will support the amazing work CYAC does for vulnerable children and families in our community. As Ginny Becker shared, "It truly has become one of the fund-raising highlights of our year. It's so fun to take the day and interact with your club members and community on the golf course. It does more than raise money, it also raises important awareness and connection for our work. We could not be more grateful to all of you for being by our side for all of these years and helping to ensure that our work persists."
And a special shout-out to organizer Ray Lewis, who said, "So very glad we could be part of the CYAC story again this year! Such a fantastic organization doing incredible and complex work for our community. Fancy Pants is all about having a great time while giving back. The generosity of our sponsors ensures that the fun on the course translates into real impact in our community."
Together, we're making a real difference for the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna !
Save the date for the next tournament in September of next year! We're already looking forward to another fantastic event.

 

 

2025 Kettle Campaign, Salvation Army 

The Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo had a wonderful time collecting donations for a worthy cause with the Salvation Army Kettle this past Saturday, November 15th, 2025.
A huge thank you to everyone in our generous community who stopped by and donated. Your contributions make a real difference.
We are also incredibly grateful to Francis Cheng from Raymond James for their generosity in matching all donations!
The Salvation Army collects money every year as Christmas approaches to help those who are most in need in our community. Thank you for helping us support their vital work!

FEATURED PROJECTS
 
Tax Clinic
 

The Rotary Club of Kelowna Ogopogo offers free tax clinics for low-income individuals and families as part of the CRA's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). 

 

Clinics are held on the first Friday of every month from 9 AM to noon at St. Michael's Cathedral, located at the corner of Richter Street and Sutherland Avenue. The upcoming date is:

  • February 6, 2026

The CVITP is a long-standing initiative by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in partnership with community organizations to help individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations file their income tax and benefit returns for free. This program assists seniors, low-income individuals and families, newcomers to Canada, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, students, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

The program makes tax filing accessible for vulnerable individuals and helps them access important government benefits and credits, such as the GST/HST credit, Canada Child Benefit, and various provincial and federal tax credits. These clinics have helped people access billions of dollars in refunds and benefits.

Between 75 and 100 tax returns were filed during March and April of 2025.

For more information about the CRA program, you can visit here. To volunteer or make an appointment for a clinic, please email: taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org 

If you are unable to attend one of our clinics in person please email us for further options. taxclinic@rotaryogopogo.org 
 
Apple Picking / Apple Pies 2025
 
Every year, our Club picks apples at Sadie’s Acres for the Okanagan Food Bank. Bonus: Sadies Acres also donates enough apples to our Club to make 100 apple pies! Making the pies is as much fun as picking the apples. PIES ARE SOLD OUT!! Thank you to Independent Grocers for their continued support, providing the pie shells.
 
 
New! Afternoon Meetings
 

☀️🎉 Say goodbye to morning alarms and hello to afternoon fun! 🎉☀️

Too busy in the mornings but love making a difference? Ogopogo Rotary has you covered! Our new afternoon meetings are the perfect, low-key way to discover what we're all about. Come learn about our exciting events, impactful projects, awesome social gatherings, and how we're making a real splash in the community.

New Spot, New Time! Every fourth Wednesday of the month, catch us at Spaces at the Innovation Centre, kicking off at 4:30 PM. We can't wait to meet you!

Learn more about Events and News!
 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN ROTARY CLUB OF KELOWNA OGOPOGO

 
Enjoy opportunities for service above self and leadership.
 
Fostering friendships with an international network of like-minded individuals.
 
 
Gain an expanded business and community network while experiencing personal growth.
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Vision 
Be the organization of choice to fulfill one's philanthropic and fellowship goal by achieving, along with our partners, a community impact of at least $100,000
 
 
Mission
To provide opportunities for people and our partners to improve our communities through the Rotary platform. 
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With the kind permission from Toronto Rotary Club
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Kelowna Ogopogo

Service Above Self

We meet In Person & Online
Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m.
Deli City Cafe
#111, 1889 Springfield Road
Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5
Canada
Wednesday morning meetings also online. Afternoon meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Meet us at 4:30pm @ Innovation Centre, SPACES Room, 460 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna. There will be no recording of the afternoon meeting.
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