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Welcome to the Okanagan Greek Community!
The Kelowna-Okanagan Greek Community Association (KOGCA) is a non-profit society dedicated to supporting Greek Culture in the Okanagan. We welcome members from Vernon, Penticton, Lake Country and beautiful Kelowna.
For more info on events, email us at okanagangreeks@gmail.com
About
The Kelowna-Okanagan Greek Community Association (KOGCA) welcomes Greeks and Non-Greeks to gather for social events, Greek holidays, church service and great food.
KOGCA was founded September 19, 1994 by Bill Gambouras, Tony Pantazopoulos, Anna Anast, Anita Bakalos, Bill Teligadas, Voula Mavritsakis and Marina Kostouros.
What's new in the community!
Check out our upcoming events, church service and other exciting activities!
Upcoming events
Church Service - Saturday's
Next Service: Saturday Dec 14th, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm
We will also have a Memorial Service for Alex Tsakumis on Saturday with a luncheon to follow in the hall.
St's Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
1935 Barlee Rd, Kelowna
KOGCA Memberships & AGM
Family Membership $40.00 Single $20
Support our community by getting your membership dues paid. We hope to show our appreciation to our members in an upcoming raffle and dinner.
Join us for the Annual General Meeting in October or November. Your input helps!
Those wishing to join the board of directors must be members for at least 3 months prior. Please get on our email list to stay on top of events. okanagangreeks@gmail.com
annual golf tournament & dinner
Sunday June 1st or 15th, 2025 at Sunset Ranch?? Event to be confirmed.
We will get together for a friendly round of golf with prizes, followed by a fantastic dinner. Get your tickets early, this event sell out! Get on our Golfing mail list!
christmas - NEW YEARS Holiday DINNER
Sunday DEC. 29th, 2024 at OLYMPIA TAVERNA
Dinner at 5:30 pm
$50.00 adults / $20 6-12 yrs / $0 under 6
Enjoy Appies, Greek ribs, chicken souvlaki, salad, bourekia, prawns, rice and potatoes. Priority seating to the first 75
Payments on line? Please e-transfer to: okanagangreeks@gmail.com or drop off cheques or cash with a KOGCA director. Looking forward to seeing you! Cheers and Merry Christmas!
Easter Picnic in the Park
Come and enjoy a lamb roast in the park, delicious food and great company.
Sunday April 20th, 2025 at Swalwell Park
$35 adults / $10 children 6-12
Get on our mailing list for more information.
Upcoming Event Information
Gallery
Support the Local Greek Community!
Check out some of the local Greek shops in the area.
Yamas Greek Restaurant
Traditional Greek food made from in-house, freshly made family recipes. Located on Ellis Street in downtown Kelowna.
1630 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8L1
Tel. 250-763-5823
Greek House Restaurant
Located in beautiful Lake Country, they make authentic Greek food made with the freshest ingredients. Greek House Restaurant was established in 1993 by their very own chef, Christos Vassilopoulos.
3159 Woodsdale Rd, Lake Country,
BC V4V 2L6
Tel. 250-766-0367
Olympia Greek Taverna
Check out the re-built Olympia Greek Taverna! Freshly made, authentic Greek food located in Rutland. Olympia was established in 1973 by Kelowna's very own Anast/Koutsantonis family.
OPEN for Reservations
145 Highway 33 West,
Kelowna, BC V1X 1X6
Tel. 250-765-0484
My Big Fat Greek Food Truck
OPA!!! We are a Greek family owned and operated food truck serving the Okanagan. Our goal is to transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with our authentic Greek cuisine. As the Greeks say: "Kali Orexi!"
Find us at most events!
info@mybigfatgreek
foodtruck.com
News
The Greek Community Gives Back
2022
The association held its 16th annual Big Fat Greek Golf Tournament, raising $5,500 for humanitarian aide relief to support Ukraine refugees coming to town. The Ukrainian Orthodox Hall often generously shares its space with the Greek community for Greek events and church services. The cheque was presented to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church by KOGCA President, Bill Gambouras.
2023
All funds raised from the 2023 Golf Tournament were donated to the JoeAnna’s House, a local on-site accommodation house for out-of-town families with loved ones receiving care at Kelowna General Hospital. JoeAnna’s house is owned and operated by KGH and is run on donations from the community.
Thank You for Your Generous Support!
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