Annual Events

Adult Team Spelling Challenge

Our Spelling Bee fundraiser is the kick off event for our Raise a Reader campaign. Teams of 8 work together to spell 15 words. This event is an opportunity for local organizations, businesses and community members to support literacy work in Kamloops. It is all about teamwork, community building, and a little friendly competition. The first Spelling Bee took place in 2012. The registration fee is $1000 for a table of 8 or $125 person. A charitable tax receipt is issued for the charitable portion.

Raise-a-Reader

Our Raise-a-Reader campaign is a national Postmedia initiative that boosts awareness about the importance of literacy and raises much needed funds for local literacy programs. We work with our rural partners, Barriere, Clearwater, Chase and Logan Lake to raise sponsorships and donations that are then eligible for a percentage of matching funds from the province. Our first Raise-a-Reader campaign took place in 2008.

To date more than $1,300 000.00 has been raised to support local programs.

Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week

This week takes place during Family Literacy Week at the end of January. Numerous community partners host free activities and events for all ages to encourage families to reduce sedentary recreational screen time and spend more time together as a family in active play. Check back in early January for the Schedule of Events.

Kamloops Y Healthy Kids Week
Presented by Interior Savings

This week is dedicated to supporting the overall health and well-being of children and families by inspiring them to participate in FUN, free easy ways to develop a healthy, active lifestyle. This annual event runs every June and LinK supports this as another opportunity to unplug and play. Stay tuned for more information and a schedule of activities each spring.

Teddy Bear Mother Goose Picnic

This highly anticipated event is part of Kamloops Y Healthy Kids Week presented by Interior Savings specifically for families with children 5 and under. This free event features a wide range of family focused activities including free books from the Bright Red Book Bus.