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Artifacts unearthed Proof Vikings co-existed peacefully with Sinixt Nelson Commons project may be permanently halted
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Kootenay Co-op General Manager Deirdrie Lang holds an unearthed artifact in white gloved hands Crews at the Nelson Commons construction site unearthed the unexpected yesterday, when they came across some unmistakeable artifacts. Workers were excavating at the base of the New China wall to blow on the “shotcrete” and install the metal framework that will “shore up” the building site’s periphery to ensure it’s all stable. They unearthed what appears to be Viking artifacts, possibly several thousand years old. All work on the Nelson Commons
project has had to cease while scientists from the University of British Columbia, Viking Department travel to investigate. Dr. Thor Forseti, who arrived at the Castlegar Airport at midnight last night, is quite excited at his preliminary examinations. He speculates that these Vikings may have migrated from the communities already unearthed in Canada at L’Anse Aux Meadows. In the meantime, Kootenay Co-op staff are considering permanently halt-
ing the Nelson Commons project, which included many prime downtown residential units and commercial spaces. “We are considering replacing the entire project with a Viking Theme Amusement Park at the site instead,” says manager, Deirdrie Lang. “We think this could be a real tourist draw and boost our downtown economy.” An emergency Board meeting will be held on April 1, 2015 to discuss the matter.
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Max Hawk album launch at Expressions Saturday, Mar. 28, 8 p.m.
April is Poetry Month
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SPCA Masquerade Party Friday Mar. 27, 10 p.m., Spiritbar Anyone 19 and over is invited to the Second Annual SPCA Fundraiser Masquerade Party. Organizers are hoping to beat last year’s fundraiser which brought in $1300 for the SPCA. Masks are MANDATORY! Music will be in both rooms of the Spirit Bar, The front main room room and back lounge room. The music will consist of DJs Freddie J (Kelowna /Fractal Forest renown) & Robbie C (Canmore), Diligent (Canmore/ Fractal Forest), Marty Funkhauser (Lethbridge/Bassworks/Symmetry House League), and the Kootenay’s two beloved and talented local DJs Lady Vic and Wallis.Advanced tickets are $10 and $15 at the door, available at the Hume Hotel and online at www.ticketweb.ca
David and Goliath premier
Max Hawk album release at Expressions
Friday, April 3, 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 4, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Junction Church 2840 Eden Rd. See the epic movie David and Goliath locally on Premier Night. Tickets :$10.00 (includes movie, popcorn and a drink) All proceeds going to our “Replace the Roof” fundraiser. http://junctionchurch.com/
Saturday Mar. 28, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St
Blackberry Wood
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Max Hawk, veteran Canadian singer-songwriter releases his new album “Thuja”, his second album in three years. “Thuja” promises the listener powerful songs of heartbreak and redemption expertly rendered with solid arrangements and note perfect harmoWicked Grin nies. Max’s imaginative lyrics, no-nonSaturday Mar. 28, 9 p.m. the Royal sense guitar playing and crisp tenor are Since 2003, Murray Kinsley and enhanced by Nelson’s Miche St. Denis Wicked Grin have been rockin’ fes- on violin and backing vocals. tivals and clubs throughout Ontario Doors open at 7:30 p.m. show at and Quebec with their distinctive hard 8 p.m. Admission is $10 and tickets driving, in your face building community since 1988blues. Murray’s are available at Eddy Music in Nelson, fresh take on gritty blues and killer Expressions or at the door. Seating is guitar delivers full-tilt blues with a limited. CDs will be available for sale. groove that just won’t quit. www.maxhawk.ca Wicked Grin is a 2015 Maple building community since 1988 Blues Award Nominee “New Artist To put your business card in the or Group of the Year” Tickets are $ 6 Express News Update at the Door call Sales at 250-354-3910 www.wickedgrin.ca
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Saturday, Mar. 28, 10 p.m. at Spiritbar Blackberry Wood is a wonderful, secret and magic combination of country-gypsy-jazzy-circus music with a fantastic reputation for it’s high-energy fun and strange circus cabaret show. www.blackberrywoodmusic.com
Land’s End Duo Saturday, Mar. 28, 7:30 p.m. St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral Selkirk Pro Musica is presenting an exciting and innovative evening of 20th and 21st Century music with “Land’s End Duo“, Susanne Ruberg-Gordon, piano, and Beth Root-Sandvoss, Cello members of Calgary’s Contemporary Music Land’s End Ensemble. They will be joined by an eclectic mix of some of Nelson’s most versatile musicians: Melody Diachun: Voice, Nicola Everton: Clarinet, Rob Fahie: Double Bass and Clinton Swanson: Saxaphone Tickets are available at Otter Books and at the door for $15.00. www.facebook.com/SelkirkProMusica
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Dave Bitner & Friends and more Saturday, Mar. 27, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. Singer songwriter, poet, multiinstrumentalist, performer, tree planter Dave Bitner will play guitar, harmonica, banjo and dulcimer including a few songs with Mark Oshun on mandola and Fred Richer on fiddle. Dave’s got a few recordings out, his music ranges from warm and weird love songs to intense driving commentaries, joyful and insightful humour to hillbilly blues. FolkSounds from New Denver is composed of Eric & Faulks. Jill has studied voice, classical and folk guitar, flute and cello. Eric performs on a variety of instruments including guitar, penny whistle, fiddle, percussion and probably a bit of very rare throat singing! For more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
J.P. Mortier opens for Open Mic at Expressions Wednesday Apr. 8, J.P. Mortier: 7 p.m., Open Mic: 8 p.m. Expressions, 554 Ward St, $5 contribution suggested
KamiKaze Fireflies astound Sunday, Mar. 29, 2 p.m. Capitol Theatre Children cheer and adults gasp just as loud as they laugh at The KamiKaze Fireflies. With acrobatics that defy belief and tricks as varied as juggling and making a sandwich using only the feet, this show will have you cheering for more. Full of variety and laughs, this fast paced, highly interactive comedy stunt show is as much fun for the discerning six year old as it is for the skeptical 96 year old. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=J9WQUV3YeOs http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Call for youth films
Deadline: Wednesday, Apr. 1 Film Festival: Apr. 15-16 photo by www.jpmortier.com Submissions are now open for J.P. Mortier the for-youth, by-youth film festival J.P. Mortier is a singer-songwriter hosted by SelfDesign High and the Party for Princes and Princesses from Montreal with a penchant for the Nelson Civic Theatre, province-wide. Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m. Civic Theatre brutal and the delicate akin to a rocking There is also support available to A gala event for children of all Leonard Cohen or a Nick Cave with a youth throughout the province who ages, Once Upon A Time: A Party conscience. Born in France and raised in are interested in attending the festival for Princes and Princesses includes a Canada, J.P. Mortier’s music is as much in Nelson. Films up to 20 minutes cultures as he. His should be submitted within their age screening of Disney’s new live-action a product of differentbuilding community since 1988 film Cinderella (rated G), followed by new album inspired by his muses, “Songs category: 13-15, 16-19, or 20-30. The festival will run April 15-16th, a one-hour celebration of royal play, of Love and Despair” sees J.P. explore the 2015, and feature short animation, docincluding games, crafts, prizes and light and dark side of love. Mortier will be followed by umentary and fiction films created by cupcakes. Tickets are $13 for guests youth from around the province. of all ages and $48 for a family of Expressions regular Open Mic. www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson https://youthfilmfestival.wordpress. four. Costumes are encouraged. com/submissions/ www.civictheatre.ca www.jpmortier.com
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Shakespeare’s The Tempest
Thursday, Apr. 9, Friday, Apr. 10, Saturday, Apr. 11, 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. The Kootenay Home Educators (KHE) are excited to present Shakespeare’s, The Tempest, a musical theatre performance directed by Michael Calladine at the beginning of April in Nelson. The Tempest is a classic Shakespearean tragicomedy and considered to be one of his greatest works. Come out and support Nelson’s home learning community. Admission is by donation. https://www.facebook.com/ events/793342994069848/ photo submitted
Nelson Poetry Slam
April Poetry Slam Sunday, April 12, 7 p.m. (doors 6:30) John Ward Coffee on Baker Join April’s Poetry Slam feat. Laforge, with Live Poetry by Zaynab and door prizes of local art. This month’s event is raising money to send our February Slam winner (Laforge) to Vancouver, representing the Nelson Poetry Slam at SIPS festival. A night of word, connection, creating culture and fundraising! It’s sure to be a special and memorable night! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ nelsonpoetryslam Express News Update deadline for all press releases, ads and calendar listings: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue
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Tuesday Apr. 14, 8 p.m., Friday, Apr 10, 7 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre, Expressions, 554 Ward St 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance) Chilean born Canadian, Marco K.L. Kivi will launch “Unknown Claveria does upbeat Cuban and Hum�, a collection of poetry explor- Brazilian that always makes people ing the terrain of living a mindful life wiggle their toes. He has toured South passionately engaged with the natural America, USA and all across this counworld and activist politics. Sharing try including the Montreal Jazz Festival the evening will be Pemberton based as well as the Edmonton Folk Music author Katherine Fawcett launching building community since 1988 Festival In Marco’s latest musical her latest book, “The Little Washer adventure, he join forces with some of of Sorrows�, a collection of short fic- Canada’s top musicians such as Keith tion that explores what happens when Rempel,Jose Sanchez,Juan Carlos the expected and usual are replaced Gonzalez(Chocolate) and Daymar with elements of the rare and strange. Calvario on Piano and Violin. Tickets Admission is by donation and every- are $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 one is welcome. at the door. http://www.oxygenartcentre.org http://www.marcoclaveria.com
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Grans to Grans Spring Bling
Saturday, Apr. 11, 1-4 p.m. Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street There is something new coming to Nelson this spring. The Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a bedazzling Spring Bling women’s vintage accessory sale. Discover treasures for a steal! Jewellery, hats, handbags, scarves, you will even find new fabric ends and wool bits. There is a lot to choose from to brighten up your wardrobe! Strutters is providing a wee fashion show and refreshments will be available. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. http://nelsongrans2grans.weebly. com/spring-bling-2015.html
RDCK Financial Plan adopted The Board of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) unanimously adopted its 2015—2019 Financial Plan on Thursday, Mar. 19. The General Administration service will increase by 4% from 2014, while Rural Administration will remain the same as 2014. In 2015, the Board has changed how water service charges are allocated which has resulted in an increase of in all water system user fees. Some of the rural areas saw increases in taxation due to the establishment of new services. The Financial Plan may be viewed beginning March 31 at: http://www.rdck.ca
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L-R, Capt Rick Maida, Councilor Michael Dailly, Aaron of Kootenay Sleds and Wheels, Ryan Martin of the Hume Hotel, Randy Horswill of Home Building Centre, Acting Captain Bob Patton, and Mayor Deb Kozak gather for the Fireighters Draw on Saturday, Mar. 21. With the support of the citizens of Nelson and the outlying area, $10000 was raised, with $3300 going to each of the following charities: Nelson Cares Society, the BC Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund, and Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Water Advisory lifted On February 16, 2015 the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) issued a Water Quality Advisory for users on the Woodland Heights water system. Repeated test results over the past several weeks have indicated that the water quality is GOOD so the Regional District is rescinding the Water Quality Advisory for Woodland Heights Water System. http://www.rdck.ca
Food Cupboard AGM Tuesday, Mar. 31, 7 p.m. Nelson United Church’s Fairview room (upstairs), 602 Silica St. Join the Nelson Food Cupboard for tea and pie at their Annual General Meeting to learn about the highlights of their work in 2014 and their new garden project. http://foodcupboard.org
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Mar. 27- Sun. Apr. 5 Fri. Mar. 27 live music SPCA Fundraiser Masquerade Party with Freddy J & Robbie C, Diligent, Marty Funkhauser, Lady Vic & Wallis at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Selkirk College Music Student showcase concert 7:30 p.m. at the Sha.m.bhala Music Hall http://selkirk.ca/news/selkirk-college-musicstudents-set-showcase-talents Johnny Magick, card tricks 6-8p.m., Friday Night Live Open Stage 8:30 p.m. at the royal
special events Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Bessie Wapp and Sydney Black and directed by Pat Henman 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre capitoltheatre.bc.ca
ongoing events Movie: Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 p.m., Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Mar. 28 live music
Max Hawk album release “Thuja” 8 p.m. Expressions Night Café 554 Ward St. Tickets $10 at Eddy Music and at the door. www.maxhawk.ca
Blackberry Wood w/ DJ Ole Fashion at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Land’s End Duo: An Exciting and Innovative Evening of 20th and 21st Century Music by Canadian and International composers 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
Multi-instrumentalists & entertainers are featured with Dave Bitner & Friends, FolkSounds at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Wicked Grin 9 p.m. $6 2015 Maple Blues Award Nominee at the royal - Blues with Bite
special events Trans Connect is hosting a free ALL BODIES SWIM! A pool party celebrating All Bodies. Trans*,Queer, People of Color, Fatties, Scars, Fur, Mobility Aids, Inked, Pierced...Children and Allies Welcome. 8:15 -10:00 p.m. (doors lock at 8:20) Nelson Aquatic Center. for info call 250-354-5362
ongoing events Movie: Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 p.m. (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 p.m., Poolshark (pool) 7-9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 29 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special events Capitol Kids presents Kamikaze Fireflies performing Acrobatics, Juggling and more on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. capitoltheatre.bc.ca
ongoing events Movie: Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
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religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30 a.m., Celebration 11:00 a.m.. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Nelson Covenant Church, 10 am, 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 am, 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10 am, 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Mar. 27- Sun. Apr. 5 Mon. Mar. 30 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
health classes Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in
ongoing events Movie: Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 11 a.m. Amadeus 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre. Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Tues. Mar. 31 live music Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys Earl Hamilton, guitar, vocals 6-8p.m. “Tuesday Workshop” 9p.m. Andrew Bourcet & Luke Bodi at the Royal
special events Nelson Food Cupboard AGM, Garden presentation, and pie social. Nelson United Church, Fairview room. (upstairs) 7 p.m.
health classes Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
ongoing events Movie. Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
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Open mic night at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910
Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Rave of Thrones featuring Kristian Nairn AKA HODOR (DJ set) at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys Yellow Jack , R&B, Soul 8p.m., Open Mic 10 p.m.-12am hosted by Travis at the Royal
special events Henry V( The Globe Theatre) Performance On Screen 7 p.m. Capitol Theatre capitoltheatre.bc.ca
health classes Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome.
ongoing events Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Lake St. Health Coop at 7p.m.. For further information call Gail at 250-352-7444 Wild & Wacky Wednesdays special activities for youth 12 and up at the Nelson Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. The Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Senior Citizens monthly meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All Seniors Welcome. Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m. 250-825-4105 Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2p.m. 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/
Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6p.m. -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www. nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- techclub.info NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:305:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 p.m. (250)352-7727 Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Thurs. Apr. 2 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Dam Inn Open Stage Hosted by Estevan. Come make or enjoy some live music.
special events West Kootenay EcoSociety Annual General Meeting 7 p.m. at Expressions, 554 Ward St. http://ecosociety.ca
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie:. Red Army 7:30 p.m.at Civic Theatre Ping pong at the Savoy Lanes $5 drop-in, 6-10 p.m Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 p.m., Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 p.m., Movie night 8-10 p.m.. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St continued on next page...
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Old School 2: 10 Kootenay DJs in 2 rooms at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Balfour Beach Inn Open Stage Hosted by Estevan. Come make or enjoy some live music.
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 p.m., Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Apr. 4 live music Satin Jackets vanilladisco, Mark DeBlock at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
special events Movie: David and Goliath 7 p.m. Junction Church 2840 Eden Rd. 7 p.m. Friday, Apr. 3 and 3 & 7 p.m. Movie and celebration: Once Upon A Time: A Party for Princes and Princesses 2 p.m. at the Civic Theatre costumes encouraged.
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 p.m. (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 p.m., Poolshark (pool) 7-9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
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Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Apr. 5 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge A.Skillz + Krafty Kuts: Trickatechnology Tour at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30 a.m., Celebration 11:00 a.m.. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Nelson Covenant Church, 10 am, 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 am, 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10 am, 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives
Plan Ahead J.P. Mortier 7 p.m. followed by Open mic night at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Wednesday, Apr. 8
Touchstones Nelson Annual General Meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 8 Capitol Theatre presents Wonderheads with Grim and Fischer-a multi award winning full-face mask family-friendly comedy. capitoltheatre.bc.ca Thursday, Apr. 9 Poetry Book Launch: K.L. Kivi’s “Unknown Hum” 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre Friday, Apr. 10 The Tempest performed by the Kootenay Home Educators 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. Thursday, Apr. 9, Friday, Apr. 10, Saturday, Apr. 11 The Party on High Street w/ Deep Valley 7: p.m. The Royal Saturday, Apr. 11 Acrylic Painting Workshop with Julie Elliot 9 am – 12:30 p.m. Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar Saturday, Apr. 11 Nelson Grans to Grans SPRING BLING SALE fundraiser at Nelson United Church Hall 1 to 4p.m.. Saturday, Apr. 11 Naomi Klein is an award-winning Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and international best selling author. 7:30 p.m. Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar, Saturday, Apr. 11 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Mar. 27- Sun. Apr. 5
Plan Ahead cont’d Kid-Sized Book Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nelson Public Library - lower level Saturday, Apr. 11 Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. John Ward Coffee on Baker Aprils Poetry Slam feat! Sunday, Apr. 12 The Capitol Theatre 27th annual Summer Youth Program Auditions for Mary Poppins! Call to book a time (250) 352-6363. Sunday, Apr. 12
SelfDesign Youth Film Festival at the Civic Theatre April 15-16 Spring Awakening Market: the Kootenay Spirit Festival Wellness Market Hart Hall, 510 Carbonte Saturday, Apr. 18 Roller Derby: Dam City Rollers vs RTRG 5 p.m., Killjoys vs Valley Brutality 7 p.m. at Cominco Arena, Trail Saturday, Apr. 18 Great Lake Swimmers w/ The Weather Station Live at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 1
Creston Valley Bird Festival http://crestonvalleybirds.ca/fieldpersonnel.html May 8-10 4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir June 12-14 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay, July 17-19 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival July 31-Aug 2 BC Pain Society CannaFest Music Festival in Grand Forks http://www.bcpainsociety.com/ cannafest-2015/, August 7-8
What’sOn at Expressions www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson coming up
Saturday, Mar. 28, 8 p.m. Max Hawk, local singer-songwriter Wednesday, Apr. 1, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Thursday, Apr. 2 7 p.m. EcoSociety membership Social Hour and Annual General Meeting, business begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 8, 7 p.m. J. P. Mortier, 8 p.m. Expressions Open Mic Tuesday, Apr. 14, 8 p.m. Marco Claveria plays Cuban and Brazilian music Wednesday, Apr. 15, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Friday, Apr. 17, 8 p.m. Douglas Francis Mitchell Thursday, Apr. 23, 8 p.m. Zaac Pick Saturday, Apr. 25, 8 p.m. Kirsten Ludwig Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m. Campbell & Green Friday May 15, 8 p.m. Towers and Trees Thursday, May 21 8 p.m. Roxanne Potvin Saturday, May 23 8 p.m. Lucas Chaisson Tuesday, June 16 8 p.m. Jonny Miller Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m. James Gray
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Nelson Police Reports Arrest for disturbance On Saturday, Mar. 24 at 3 p.m. staff at the convenience store on Ward St/Baker St called the Nelson Police Department to report an intoxicated male harassing and threatening customers. NPD members attended but the male fled before they arrived.
He then came back after they left to search for him. This time he was seen hitting cars as they passed by and yelling at the drivers. He ran away when members approached and was chased down by several pedestrians and the police. He was arrested without incident nearby. The 30 year old local male was held until sober
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Identity (How to Get it When You Don’t Have It)
Stop me if I’ve said this before (or don’t as I don’t always have original ideas for the articles.). There is a time in our lives or rather multiple times in our lives where we struggle to find our place. It can be a crisis of faith, or it can be simply trying to get out of a dead end job, we all have had
these questions. Looking inward is the first step. Look at your hobbies and interests as well as skills you have acquired over time. Another great tip is to take time away from whatever responsibilities that keep you from pursuing these interests, if possible. By doing this it will give you the time you need to
reevaluate your goals and hopefully get the opportunity to pursue your interests. Your career is a large part of your identity. It can be the accumulation of all your skills and interests or it can be just a way to earn a paycheque. No matter how hard it may be, ultimately, it’s up to you.
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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Survey&Editorial Don’t be fooled into fear
T h e government and big media By Nelson Becker have been endeavoring to make us afraid, and yet, the world today is much better than it has been ever. With exceptions, there is less poverty, there is more literacy, there are many fewer people dying in wars, and fewer children are dying before the age of five. Yet, we’re made to feel afraid. There are reasons why the
world is getting better. One of those reasons is the success of the social movements of the 50’s, 60’s and up until the present. It’s important to realize this, so that we who work towards creating a better world, realize that we have been highly successful. With the feeling that we have been highly successful, comes the feeling that we can make a difference. So, take heart, have courage and continue to work towards positive change!
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Activits in September 2014 marching down Baker Street, working for positive change and a better world.
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Last Week’s Survey Question What changes would make Nelson & Area a Utopia? technological advancements
human consciousness
Let’s make Nelson the leading alternative energy user in the province! Heck, in the country! geothermal greenhouses solar gardens electricity powered cable-car Run completely on a renewable energy other than hydro. Solar, wind, other.. Free, secure Wifi, anywhere. Being the first Canadian city to be completely fuelled by green energy. Hydrogen technology
An understanding of climate change, what we are up against and how we can all work together to make this the world we want I pray for an end to Homelessness. If our city could come together to eradicate Homelessness as few other cities on this earth have done , I believe that we would all sleep better at night and feel better about ourselves and the contributions we make on this earth for the short time that we are here less yoga studios
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legal It would be great to have Baker Street off limits for all but emergency vehicles. And nobody should be penalized or prosecuted for possessing marijuana. Marijuana should obviously be legal here. The government should pretty much stay out of peoples’ business. We should be a zero waste city. Repeal all moral (victimless crime) laws.
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