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Friday, Apr. 3, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 13
Sophia Mitchell art show opens
Wednesday, Apr. 1 until Wednesday, Apr. 29, Expressions, 554 Ward St.
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Artist Sophia Mitchell holding a framed drawing titled “You Can’t Catch an Angel”, which will be raffled by the artist.
Expressions Cafe is presenting an art exposition of Sophia Mitchell’s life drawing series “The Performers.” It will be featuring her dynamic series of drawings created over months of capturing Expressions Wednesday night open mic performers. This lovely hub of Nelson performance art will come alive with drawings that portray the various personalities of the open mic performers. The unframed pieces will be for sale by silent auction for very reasonable prices. One framed piece is being sold by raffle at a ticket price of four dollars. Expressions is open every Wednesday night for open mic and for special events (see page 10). While there are no set daytime hours, office staff is usually there on weekdays and will be happy to welcome people in for a peek and sign into the silent auction if they wish. For more information visit: www.sophiajmitchell.com www.facebook.com/ events/1378088965849953/
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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 J.P. Mortier is a singer-songwriter from Montreal with a penchant for the brutal and the delicate akin to a rocking Leonard Cohen or a Nick Cave with a conscience. Born in France and raised in Canada, J.P. Mortier’s music is as much a product of different cultures as he. His new album inspired by his muses, “Songs of Love and Despair” sees J.P. explore the light and dark side of love. Mortier will be followed by Expressions regular Open Mic. www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson www.jp.m.ortier.com
Jones, Plett and Eisenhauer
Saturday, Apr. 4, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. Chipko Jones performs upbeat root rhythms and soul music. The music gravitates towards reggae, calypso, gypsy, cuban rhythms and from a positive, conscious place . Sheree Plett and Jeremy Eisenhauer have earned their keep playbuilding community since 1988 ing music all over the continent for the last ten years. Their harmonies blend traditional alt-country with modern folk, collaborating the great sounds of the past, with new innovation and depth. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
Granny faces off Grim Reaper Thursday, Apr. 9, 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre
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Grim and Fischer - The Wonderheads
Grim and Fischer close the Capitol Season with a full-face mask comedy about one woman’s fight for survival. In this distinct style of storytelling, along with with rich soundscapes, fantastical puppetry, timeless slapstick and deft physical performance, the Wonderheads make it their business to step beyond words and ignite the imaginations and hearts of every audience member. The Grim Reaper meets his match in Mrs. Fischer, a stubborn senior whose will to live is a force to be reckoned with. Equal parts hilarious and touching, this award winning physical comedy by mask imagineers the Wonderheads is the story of a tenacious granny who comes face to face with the Grim Reaper himself and must put up the fight of her life to escape his definitive grip. building community since 1988 View the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=88SH9MYZ1Ew Buy tickets at: http://capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Celebrating the Sinixt Thursday, Apr. 9, 7:30 p.m., Shambhala Performance Hall, , 702 10th St. Touchstones Nelson and Selkirk College are joining forces to present the event Celebrating the Sinixt: An evening of History, Language and Song. TThe event will begin with drumming and prayer, followed by the 35 minute film The Journey Upstream by Erica Kowz, which documents the Sinixt return to their ancestral lands. Lori Barkley will talk about how and why the Government declared extinction happened and continues to persist, and Eileen Delehanty Pearkes will speak about where and how the Sinixt lived and thrived. Sinixt language will be shared by Shelly Boyd (Inchelium Language House) and LaRae Wiley (Salish School of Spokane). LaRae will then show her mastery of the language by singing contemporary pop songs in Sinixt! The event will be closed with drumming. Tickets are $15, $12 for students, seniors and underemployed people. $10 for members of Touchstones Nelson. Tickets can be bought at Touchstones Nelson (502 Vernon St. at Ward St.) or at the door. http://www.touchstonesnelson.ca
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National Poetry Month Three poets at the library Tuesday, Apr. 21 at 7 p.m., Nelson Public Library
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Poets Jane Byers (L) and Ellen S. Jaffe (R)
You could say poetry is food for the soul. The Nelson Public Library celebrates National Poetry Month with a buffet of local and imported poets, featuring Nelson poet Jane Byers and Hamilton, Ontario poet Ellen S. Jaffe, with special guest spoken word poet Damian John. The evening features Jaffe reading from her new book, Skinny-Dipping with the Muse and Byers, reading from her book Steeling Effects. Poetry slam regular Damian John kicks off the evening with a spoken word performance piece that honours poetry in all its deliciousness. The Library will provide refreshments to complement the poetry smorgasbord. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. http://nelson.bc.libraries.coop
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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
Two poets at Oxygen Friday, Apr 10, 7 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance)
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K.L. Kivi will launch “Unknown Hum�, a collection of poetry exploring the terrain of living a mindful life Shakespeare’s The Tempest passionately engaged with the natural world and activist politics. Kivi is Thursday, Apr. 9, Friday, Apr. 10, well-known throughout the Kootenays Saturday, Apr. 11, 4 p.m., for her work on the Jumbo Wild! Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. The Kootenay Home Educators campaign, her work with the Sinixt (KHE) are excited to present Nation, and as the author of eight Shakespeare’s, The Tempest, a musi- books including The Inner Green , the cal theatre performance directed by novel Letter from Lubumbashi and Michael Calladine at the beginning the anthology The Purcell Suite. Sharing the evening will be of April in Nelson. The Tempest is Pemberton based author Katherine a classic Shakespearean tragicomedy building community since 1988Fawcett launching her latest book, and considered to be one of his greatest works. Come out and support “The Little Washer of Sorrows�, a colNelson’s home learning community. lection of short fiction that explores what happens when the expected and Admission is by donation. usual are replaced with elements of https://www.facebook.com/ the rare and strange. Admission is by events/793342994069848/ donation and everyone is welcome. http://www.oxygenartcentre.org
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Marco Claveria plays latin music at Expressions
Tuesday Apr. 14, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St Born in Santiago Chile, Marco Claveria started is musical journey with Chilean folk music then moved on to study different styles such as Cuecas, Tonadas, and the Resbaloza as well as the Argentinian Samba. After immigrating to Canada in 1982, began taking part in different musical ensembles in the city of Edmonton. Claveria then travelled to Cuba to study with some of Cubas’ musical masters including Carlitos Gonzales (Afrocuban All-Stars) Angel Rivero and Alejandro Maximo Duany. He has toured South America, USA and all across this country including the Montreal Jazz Festival as well as the Edmonton Folk Music Festival In Marco’s latest musical adventure, he join forces with some of Canada’s top musicians such as Keith Rempel,Jose Sanchez,Juan Carlos Gonzalez(Chocolate) and Daymar Calvario on Piano and Violin. Together they begin a new chapter in his musical journey. http://www.marcoclaveria.com
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Grans to Grans Spring Bling
Saturday, Apr. 11, 7 p.m., The Royal
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The Party On High Street knocks at yer door
The genre-bending Victoria funk trio The Party on High Street are touring in support of their new all acoustic funk-folk album “At Yer Place� Founded at the infamous Royal jam nights, The boys are ready to showcase where those jams have gone since they travelled westward 5 years ago. https://www.facebook.com/ thepartyonhighstreet
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
Michael Jerome Browne
Sunday, Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m., The Blue House, 503 4th St Folk-roots and blues artist Michael Jerome Browne is touring Canada with the release of his new album, Sliding Spring Awakening Market Delta, a tribute to his early rural blues influences. Browne is a fine musician Saturday Apr. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. well versed in a number of interreHart Hall, 510 Carbonate St. building community since 1988 lated roots genres, Americana, blues, A Community market featuring cajun, and old-time. He has won local health and wellness practitioners two Canadian Folk Music Awards, a showcasing their products and ser- Maple Blues Acoustic award, and he’s vices. Fresh juices, local chai and raw been nominated for three Juno awards. foods. Entrance fee is a sliding scale Tickets are $15 and available at Otter from $3 to 5 dollars, proceeds to the Books. Show starts at 7:30 at The Kootenay Spirit Festival. Blue House, 503 4th St in Nelson. www.kootenayspiritfestival.ca http://www.michaeljeromebrowne.com
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Community solar conversation Wednesday, Apr. 8, 7 p.m. , Oso Negro Café Nelson Hydro are presenting a conversation café on solar energy. Learn more about community solar and participate in a conversation about energy sustainability. Coffee and snacks will be available by donation thanks to Oso Negro. Panelists will include: Alex Love, Nelson Hydro General Manager, Elroy Switlishoff, Engineer from Jetson, Alison Cretney, Manager of Energy Futures Lab, Carmen Proctor, EcoSave Program, with moderator: David Reid, West Kootenay EcoSociety. http://www.nelson.ca/EN/main/ services/electrical-services/energygrants/solar-garden.html
Women’s financial literacy Mondays, Apr. 13 to May 11, 6:30 p.m. the Nelson and District Women’s Centre The Circle of Habondia and the Nelson and District Women’s Centre are offering a five session strengthsbased, empowering, financial literacy course aimed at women, especially those on a small budget. The training material incorporates a variety of experiential, engaging activities to help shift the way you look at and interact with your money. Limited spaces so register soon. $5 per session donation suggested, but no woman will be turned away if she cannot afford it. www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
Massage for Haiti Hospice
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Christine Sutherland gives an alpine massage
Local massage therapist Christine Sutherland is making a teaching trip to Haiti where she will be volunteering in two groups out of Port au Prince and with the Haiti Hospice in Port au Prince itself. To raise the funds for travel, which begins April 12, she is selling Mother’s Day gift certificates for massages between May 11 and August 1. She is also accepting donations and needs to raise another $500 dollars here in Nelson before leaving. csuther@netidea.com
Women’s Peace Camp Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28 near Nelson The dates for this year’s Young Women’s Peace Leadership Camp, for 15-35 year olds, was announced this week. Participants will explore possibilities for careers and activism at all levels of the peace process in a beautiful environment. https://www.facebook.com/ peacemakingcollective
Burning period approved
Saturday Apr. 4 to Sunday, Apr. 19 (excluding Easter Sunday, Apr. 5) Nelson Fire Chief Len MacCharles has approved a burn period subject to weather and local fire conditions. This burn period is for the purpose of reducing non-compostable woody debris, which is clean, dry unstained, untreated wood resulting from land clearing. This does not include the burning of yard waste or vegetative matter such as leaves, grass clippings, vegetable stalks or similar. Burning of woody debris requires a permit and is subject to the conditions listed in Bylaw No. 3268 Permits must be acquired in person, at the Nelson Fire Department, located at 919 Ward Street, and payment for the $10 fee can be paid by cash or cheque at the time of issuance and proof of fire insurance. The Fire Department continues to encourage home owners to bring yard waste to the Grohman Narrows Transfer Station. For the bylaw visit: https://nelson.civicweb.net/ Documents/DocumentList. aspx?ID=18081
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Savoy Bowling Lanes close Effective immediately the operations of the Savoy Bowling lanes in Nelson will no longer be under the management of the Nelson Regional Sports Council (NRSC). The intention of the NRSC at the time of purchase in 2013 was to avoid an almost certain closure of the facility that would have prevented bowling to continue in Nelson. Keeping the sport alive and well was the goal. The first year saw considerable increase in league and public participation and the support was greatly appreciated. However, after two season’s of upgrade and operation it was evident that the high overhead costs, decline in league interest and the current operation model did not result, as hoped, in the sustainable business necessary for the NRSC to continue on with operations. www.nelsonsports.ca
CFUW meeting and talk Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m. at the Adventure Hotel The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson &District general meeting will be followed by a talk by Yvonne Shewfelt and Christie Heuston. They are presenting at 11:00 the topic of, “Representation Agreements.” The presentation is to educate and empower adults of all ages to make informed decisions with autonomy when health care issues and competence collide. Living wills are not legal; a properly executed Representation Agreement is. Those who are interested in this issue are invited to attend at 11:00 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/ CFUWNelsonandDistrict Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php
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Easter kite flying Sunday, Apr. 5, Kokanee Park Easter Sunday kite flying has been a tradition at Kokanee Park for many years. While once it was an organized event, now it is an informal gathering. Bring packed lunches and kites, or just come to watch. The water is low, so there is room for everyone at the beach!
New community resource The KootenayBoundaryCommunity Services Co-operative announced its new Community Information Kit providing resources related to Social Services in the Columbia Basin. It can be accessed at: http://thekoop.ca/communityinformation-kit
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Apr. 3 - Sun. Apr. 12 Fri. Apr. 3
special events live music
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. Jimmy Lewis performing during Johnny Magick/tricks and illusion 6-8p.m. Friday Night Live 9p.m. at the Royal
special events Movie: David and Goliath premier 7 p.m. Junction Church 2840 Eden Rd. $10 includes movie, popcorn and a drink Proceeds to the church “Replace the Roof” fundraiser.
religious services Good Friday Service at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church 7 p.m.
ongoing events Movie: Cinderella 7 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. Apr. 4 live music Satin Jackets vanilladisco, Mark DeBlock at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Chipko Jones, Sheree Plett and Jeremy Eisenhauer perform at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's L’il Dave and the Big Blue Wave - Bo Conlan, Justin Tydeman, Dave Crellin & Keith Lundmark at the Royal
Movie: David and Goliath 3 and 7 p.m. Junction Church 2840 Eden Rd. 7 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: Cinderella 7 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. Apr. 5 - Easter Sunday 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.
special events Kite flying at Kokanee Park. An informal gathering. Bring pack lunch and kites or just come to watch. All afternoon, weather permitting.
ongoing events Movie: Cinderella 4 and 7 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
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 St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 a.m.. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at 10 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. 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 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives
Mon. Apr. 6 - Easter Monday live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Apr. 3 - Sun. Apr. 12 Mon. Apr. 6 cont’d ongoing events Movie: Cinderella 11 a.m. and 1 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. Apr. 7 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 Darcy Hula, guitar, vocals 6-8p.m. “The Workshop” raw experimental 9p.m. at the Royal
health classes Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
ongoing events Movie. Cinderella 7 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.
Wed. Apr. 8 live music
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
Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys Yellow Jack Band soul and R/B 8-10p.m. Open Mic hosted by Travis 8p.m. at the Royal
special events Touchstones Nelson Annual General Meeting 6:30 p.m. Community Solar Garden conversation cafe 7 p.m. Oso Negro
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 Preschool Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 Movie: Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre 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 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 & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2p.m. 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Thurs. Apr. 9 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 Capitol Theatre presents Wonderheads with Grim and Fischer-a multi award winning full-face mask family-friendly comedy. capitoltheatre.bc.ca The Tempest performed by the Kootenay Home Educators 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. Celebrating the Sinixt: An evening of history, language and song 7:30p.m. at the Shambhala performance hall
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie:. Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org 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
Fri. Apr. 10 live music Humans w/ Mooves + Beach Season 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.
special events Poetry Book Launch: K.L. Kivi’s “Unknown Hum” 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre The Tempest performed by the Kootenay Home Educators 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St.
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Fri. Apr. 10 cont’d 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. 11 live music
Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Apr. 12 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. Michael Jerome Browne at The Blue House, 503 4th St, 7:30 P.m., April 12, $15.
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Naomi Klein is an award-winning Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and international best selling author. 7:30 p.m. Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar MOFO Jones w/ The Magpies 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 The Party on High Street w/ Deep Valley 7: p.m. The Royal
Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. John Ward Coffee on Baker Aprils Poetry Slam feat! The Capitol Theatre 27th annual Summer Youth Program Auditions for Mary Poppins! Call to book a time (250) 352-6363.
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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 a.m.. 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
The Tempest performed by the Kootenay Home Educators 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. Acrylic Painting Workshop with Julie Elliot 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar Nelson Grans to Grans SPRING BLING SALE fundraiser at Nelson United Church Hall 1 to 4p.m.. Kid-Sized Book Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nelson Public Library - lower level
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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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
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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. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.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 Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month Nelson Covenant Church, 10:00 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10:00 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives
Plan Ahead Marco Claveria plays Cuban and Brazilian music at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 at Eddy Music, $15 at the door 250-354-3910
Bates leads a style they call Americana Noir that fuses alternative rock and orchestral folk/punk at the royal. Thursday, Apr. 16 SelfDesign Youth Film Festival at the Civic Theatre April 15-16 Selkirk College Student Bash at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Apr. 17 Nelson Women’s Centre used book sale 717 Vernon Street, Nelson (Senior Citizens’ Association Branch #51) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Saturday, April 18 Spring Awakening Market: the Kootenay Spirit Festival Wellness Market Hart Hall, 510 Carbonte Saturday, Apr. 18 Bass Coast: Mutiny Tour 2015 - The Librarian, Max Ulis, and more! at Spiritbar http://www. humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, Apr. 18 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Apr. 3 - Sun. Apr. 12
Plan Ahead cont’d Roller Derby: Dam City Rollers vs RTRG 5 p.m., Killjoys vs Valley Brutality 7 p.m. at Cominco Arena, Trail Saturday, Apr. 18 Poetry Night at the Nelson Public Library featuring Ontario poet Ellen S. Jaffe, Nelson poet Jane Byers, and poetry slam regular Damian John 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Tuesday, Apr. 21
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KootsMove Festival of Dance professional and student performances, information kiosks and dance workshops. www.facebook.com/ KootsMove Saturday, Apr. 25 Creston Valley Bird Festival http://crestonvalleybirds.ca/fieldpersonnel.html May 8-10 EcoSociety fundraiser: Spring into Spring! 7 p.m. at the Hume Hotel Saturday, May 30 Great Lake Swimmers w/ The Weather Station Live at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 1
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4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir June 12-14 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay, July 17-19 REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com July 24-26 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
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 plays New Age Folk Wednesday, Apr. 22, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Thursday, Apr. 23, 8 p.m. Zaac Pick, singer-songwriter Saturday, Apr. 25, 8 p.m. Kirsten Ludwig & Abraham play soulful electric jazz folk with a pop twist Wednesday, Apr. 29, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m. Campbell & Green, singer-songwriter duo Friday May 15, 8 p.m. Towers and Trees play indie rock Thursday, May 21 8 p.m. Roxanne Potvin, singer-songwriter Saturday, May 23 8 p.m. Lucas Chaisson, singer-songwriter Tuesday, June 16 8 p.m. Jonny Miller, folk singer-songwriter Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m. James Gray plays country folk Expressions shows are open for all ages in an alcohol-free environment
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson RCMP: post card scam warning The Nelson RCMP has received sev- recipient is directed to call the listed the phone or internet with unknown
eral complaints from concerned citizens regarding a mail distribution fraud currently targeting the City of Nelson and surrounding Central Kootenay Regional District areas. Yellow coloured cards titled “FINAL NOTICE� are being received in mailboxes. These cards appear to be personalized to the recipient, indicating thatthey have unclaimed rewards being held at a distribution center. A claim number is provided. The
phone number in order to claim the reward. There is a warning indicating that failure to call will result in an automatic forfeiture of the reward. Those who attempt to claim the reward are asked to provide information such as credit card numbers along with other personalized information. Citizens should be deligent in protecting their personal information and reminded to never share it over
people or companies. It is not common practice for legitimate companies to request personal information from their clients. If you think you have spotted a scam or have been targeted by a scam, contact the Canadian AntiFraud Centre 1-888-495-8501. www.antifraudcentre.ca submitted by the RCMP
The Nelson Police Department has had a busy start to the kickoff of the warmer weather. transient complaints increase The Nelson Police Department has noticed a significant increase in calls for service relating to nomadic individuals sleeping on private property and requesting assistance in their removal. alcohol complaints increase In addition, the Nelson Police
Department received several calls for service in relation to persons consuming alcohol and drugs in the downtown core. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public that consuming alcohol in public is not permitted and those who choose to do so can face a fine of $230.00 under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. In addition, being intoxicated in public is also not permitted and those found to be intoxicated could face a
fine of $115.00 and/or arrest under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act. An increase in alcohol related incidents, including impaired driving, have been observed in recent days. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind those individuals partaking in activities involving alcohol to ensure they have a safe method of transportation home. submitted by the Nelson City Police
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
How to Not Care (And Feel Great Doing It)
When I bring up the title of this article, it isn’t to promote slothfulness or selfishness. It’s to provide a method of escapism when it comes to the issues that plague us. From the larger issues to the minor issues otherwise classified as “First World Problems”, having a more carefree attitude can
be beneficial. With the multitude of issues facing us on a daily basis, try focusing on not what the problems are, but what the solutions are. Humans have a tendency to focus on the negatives and for some of us, it can get overwhelming very quickly. Also in a sense ignorance is bliss; if you were 100%
aware of every problem in the world in full detail you might just go mad. I’m not saying avoid the issues or anything of that sort; simply tune yourself into what you can accomplish or what you can work towards. We can often have the weight of the world on our shoulders, so why not lighten the load?
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 Electronic communication should be seen as enabling us By Nelson Becker to stay in better touch with each other. For many people it is successful in this purpose. For some, it is too much.
Electronic communication
We want to know about your use of electronic communication. There are personal messages to and from your friends and family. There are emails from groups and associations that we want to be part of and have signed up for. And there are unsolicited emails
from scam companies that want to make some of our parts bigger or smaller – spam. This survey is interested in finding out about your use of personal and association emails. (Don’t worry, it is anonymous!)
This Week’s Survey Question What kind of electronic messaging do you use? Do you think you get too many e-mails? How many? Do you use filters on your email? Do you have any opinions ofn electronic communications you want to share?
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Last Week’s Survey Question Has your life been getting better? In the last year?
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There have definitely been some aspects get more difficult, but on the whole, the majority has gotten better. It depends on your list of “things”
In the last five years?
It’s about attitude and making the best use of resources. My income has dropped by more than 50% but I’m in a much better situation due to personal choices made.
Yes 50% No 20% Same 30%
As a teacher, my working life has gotten much worse. The Liberal government seems hell bent on destroying the public education system. They are doing a fine job.
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