North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society

09/23/2026

🧠 Parenting a Child with ADHD

Parenting a child with ADHD can be both rewarding and challenging. Children with ADHD may be bright, creative, and sensitive, yet also struggle with impulsivity, organization, focus, and emotional regulation. Parents often find themselves looking for strategies and support to better understand and respond to their child's needs.

Join NOYFSS for this 12-hour parenting program for parents and caregivers of children aged 4-12 years.

In this group, parents will:

✔ Explore the diagnosis of ADHD
✔ Review typical versus ADHD-related behaviours
✔ Learn about child development and behaviour
✔ Gain effective parenting tools and strategies
✔ Discover ways to support success at school and at home

📅 Mondays, October 19 - November 23
🕠 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Build your confidence, connect with other parents, and learn practical tools to help your child thrive.

📞 Contact NOYFSS to register or learn more.
🌐 www.noyfss.org

09/23/2026

Such great news for youth in our city!

🚌 Youth Ride Free on Vernon Transit!

Beginning October 1, 2026, youth riders from 13 to 18 can ride for free on Vernon Regional Transit, excluding Route 90 UBCO/Vernon.

✅ Get your Youth Pass with proof of age at participating locations throughout Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, and the RDNO
✅ Load your pass to the Umo app or Umo card
✅ Remember to tap your Youth Pass each time you ride

Learn more: vernon.ca/transit

09/15/2026

Are you navigating the challenges of co-parenting after separation or divorce?

The Successful Co-Parenting program offers practical tools, resources, and support to help parents focus on what matters most: their children's well-being. 💙

This educational group helps parents better understand their children's needs during family transitions and develop positive co-parenting approaches that support healthy growth and resilience.

Find out more: https://noyfss.org/groups

09/10/2026

🌈 Save the Date: Two-Spirit This Weekend

Join the community for an afternoon of connection, culture, celebration, and inclusion at the Two-Spirit Powwow hosted by the Two-Spirit & Ally Committee in partnership with the @.

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕐 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Vernon Recreation Centre, Creekside Conference Auditorium
🎟️ Free Entry
💜 All Are Welcome

This special event celebrates Two-Spirit identities, Indigenous culture, and community. Come learn, connect, and support a welcoming space for everyone.

09/09/2026

🔴 September 9 is FASD Awareness Day! 🔴

It takes a community to create awareness, understanding, and support.

Join the NOFCS North Okanagan Friendship Centre for a day of connection and community:
✅ Wear Red
✅ Walk to Polson Park at 10:30 a.m.
✅ Enjoy a Community BBQ
✅ Paint Rocks Red for FASD Awareness

Come together to raise awareness and show support for individuals and families living with FASD.

09/04/2026

🎤 Mike Drop! 🍔

Mr. Mikes definitely nailed lunch today!

A big thank you to for dropping off a delicious lunch for our team. We appreciate the yummy surprise drop off and your generosity and support of our staff. It was a great way to head into the weekend!

09/03/2026

🍦🎢🐄 The is here! 🐎🎶
What's your must-do attraction every year? Let us know your favourite part of the IPE in the comments!

08/28/2026

This fall, connect with other parents, learn practical strategies and build confidence through our supportive parenting groups.

Whether you're parenting a toddler, school-aged child, or teenager, there's a group designed to support you on your journey.

📅 Spaces are limited and some groups require pre-registration interviews.

👉 Learn more and register: https://noyfss.org/groups/

08/18/2026

📚 The Vernon is working to offer more free programs for teens and is hosting a Teen Input Session on August 19 at 6 PM.

Teens are invited to share their ideas for fun, supportive, and educational activities.

If you know a teen who could benefit from connecting with others in a safe, welcoming space and wants to have a say in this programming, please encourage them to attend!

RSVP to: [email protected]

08/14/2026

👍👍 Two Thumbs Up for Bocce!

The 2026 Greater Vernon Open Charity Bocce tournament is celebrating 21 years and still rolling strong! 🎉

A huge thank you for your generous $1,000 donation to NOYFSS programs, helping support children, youth, and families in our community.

Pictured are Ed Schratter (right) with NOYFSS Executive Director Dean Francks accepting the donation on behalf of the organization.

And a very special shout-out to co-founder Bill Trickey. For more than two decades, Bill's passion, dedication, and community spirit have helped make this tournament a local tradition and a tremendous force for good.

Here's to great friends, great bocce, and 21 years of giving back!