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New sculptures arrive downtown
With Zodiac Totem, Pokey Park gives us not one of her whimsical, distinctive animal bronzes but five. Representing animals native to her American southwest milieu, the result is a sumptuous totem full of rich detail. Pokey Park was raised on the coastal bays of the American South in Georgia. It was here that she developed an appreciation and love for both animals and art – passions she has melded into a highly successful career as one of the United States best-known wildlife sculptors. Anchoring the totem is a frog on a lily pad with carp circling beneath it. The base represents both Pisces and Aquarius, the water signs essential to all life. Above is a desert rat, and then an ox, head down and balanced on front hoofs. Moving upward, we find the puma – paws clutching its haunches and long tail providing balance. Finally, the totem is topped with a curled rabbit, one long hind leg scratching its ear. The sculpture has been leased and will stand in the 400 block amenity area of Baker Street for the next year. Additional new sculptures are also appearing in the Nelson downtown core. submitted
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Joy Barret, Nelson’s Development Officer stands with new sculpture, Zodiac Totem, by Tucson artist Pokey Park
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The Essence of Mysticism, a Sufi Retreat with Pir Shabda Kahn Cinematic folk singer-songwriter Friday, Apr. 24 and Saturday, Apr. 25 Hart Hall, 501 Carbonate St Zaac Pick at Expressions
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Pir Shabda Kahn will talk on mysticism
Residents of Nelson and area will soon have a rare opportunity to be with a senior Sufi teacher. Pir Shabda Kahn, Spiritual Director of the Sufi Ruhaniat International, has accepted an invitation to teach and lead Dances of Universal Peace building community since 1988 and other Sufi practices in a weekend retreat.
The theme of the retreat is “The Essence of Mysticism: Harmonizing limitless freedom with the impermanence of everyday life”. Pir Shabda will guide participants in practices as well as sharing the depth of his wisdom accrued his through many years learning from teachers. The retreat begins Friday evening and continues all day on Saturday, concluding that evening with Zikr. Attendance is by advance registration, open to all who may be interested, at a cost of $70. The Friday evening session can be attended stand-alone without advance registration at a cost of $15. All sessions are at Hart Hall, 501 Carbonate St (at Ward). For more information or to register, contact Stuart McKinnon (250825-0012 or buffalo.sage@shaw.ca). Pir Shabda travels throughout the world spreading the Sufi Message of Love, Harmony and Beauty through the Dances of Universal Peace, guided practices and teachings. He brings warmth, humor and clarity in his efforts to help seekers on their Path to Awakening. www.ruhaniat.org
Thurday, Apr. 23, 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m. Expressions, 554 Ward St.
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Zaac Pick
With a reputation for compelling lyrics, haunting melodies, and an intimate live show, Zaac Pick has been earning fans and gaining acclaim since 2009 on the strength of two selfreleased EPs. His songs have been featured on television dramas One Tree Hill, Rookie Blue, and Saving Hope, while he has opened for the likes of The Civil Wars and Bahamas. The Vancouver-based singer-songwriter’s newest release Constellations, displays a breadth of sound that is distinct from his previous work. The cinematic folk songs on Constellations ebb with intimacy and augury, as tracks textured with lilting guitars, layered strings, and shimmering keys set the stage for a show not to be missed. www.zaacpick.com https://www.facebook.com/ events/1585361015042576/
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DanceFusion Annual Showcase Saturday, Apr. 18, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre Slava Doval’s DanceFusion presents it’s 4th Annual Showcase featuring over one hundred and thirty-five students taking to the stage to perform dances inspired by Contemporary, Urban Street Styles, Folk, Belly dance, Breakdance, Bollywood, Jazz and more. Enjoy original choreography as well as costumes that are made locally and ethically. Matinee is 2pm and tickets are $9. Evening show is at 6:30 and tickets are $13, doors half-hour prior. Purchase tickets at the Box Office or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
New dance festival Saturday, Apr. 25, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., The Capitol Theatre, Legion Hall, Moving Centre The Kootenays vibrant dance community comes together to celebrate a day of dance at the KootsMove Festival of Dance. The festival includes day time activities including student informabuilding communityperformances, since 1988 tion kiosks and dance workshops. In the evening professional dancers will perform choreographed pieces and we will end the day with an ecstatic dance celebration! Events are all ages and open to everyone! www.facebook.com/KootsMove
Kirsten Ludwig and Abraham at Expressions Saturday, Apr. 25, 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m. Expressions, 554 Ward St.
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Return of the Death Cafe Thursday, Apr. 23, 7-9 p.m., Kalein Hospice Centre, 402 West Richards Kalein Hospice Centre announced the return of its popular “Death Cafe.” Beginning thisspring, a series of three cafes are scheduled for April 23rd, May 28th and June 25th. Anyone is welcome to attend one, two, or all three. “Death Café” (www.deathcafe. com) is part of an international movement started in 2011. There are now over 500 registered cafes around the world. “These cafes are a warm and respectful space, in which we can explore the many dimensions of what death is for each of us,” says Shayla Wright, one of three facilitators. The Death Cafes are limited to 35 participants. Participation is by donation, however, advance registration is required. To register or receive more information please call 250-352-3331 or email info@kaleinhospice.org
Hailing from the coastline of Victoria, BC, solo artists Abraham (Sydney Batters) and Kirsten Ludwig are joining forces to embark on their first tour across Western Canada. Both instinctually finding music at a young age, these two young women have begun to blaze a path for themselves and continue to do so as they reach past the hearts of their community and into the souls of a wider audience. Abraham is a concoction of soulful electric folk and jazzy nuances, Three poets at the library finding common themes with artists such as Laura Marling and Angel Tuesday, Apr. 21 at 7 p.m., Olsen. With a mixture of mature Nelson Public Library You could say poetry is food for lyrics, hauntingly crisp vocals, and the soul. The Nelson Public Library catchy punchlines,building Kirsten Ludwig community since 1988 defies the boundaries of pop, relating celebrates National Poetry Month with to artists such as A Fine Frenzy and a buffet of local and imported poets, Neko Case. A show with these two featuring Nelson poet Jane Byers and consists of 2 heartfelt solo sets and Hamilton, Ontario poet Ellen S. Jaffe, perhaps a couple of tunes together if with special guest spoken word poet Damian John. you are lucky. http://nelson.bc.libraries.coop www.kirstenludwigmusic.com
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Johnson’s Landing book launch
Thursday, Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon St Former Johnson’s Landing resident Mandy Bath will launch her book about the landslides that devastated her community with a talk and slideshow. Disaster in Paradise, just released by Harbour Publishing, recounts the effect of thecommunity slides since that1988 took homes and building lives in the tiny, remote community on Kootenay Lake in July of 2012. The story made headlines across the country after 320,000 cubic metres of soil, trees and rock came down at speeds of up to 150 km per hour. http://www.harbourpublishing.com/ title/DisasterinParadise
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The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture brought Rusty the Horse to the community last year as part of the Regional Sculpturewalk Program (RCAC) but effective April 30th, Rusty is scheduled to be returned to his creator, Nelson metal sculptor Cedar Mueller. Along with a group of local supporters RCAC are spearheading a fundraising initiative to purchase Rusty. Donors can help at: https://www.basincrowdsource.com/projects/rusty-wants-toadopt-rossland-forever/
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Wednesday, Apr. 22, 8 p.m. Expressions, 554 Ward St. Oxygen Art Centre’s Balkan Choir class led by Bessie Wapp wraps up with a short public performance at Expressions Cafe on Wednesday, April 22, at 8pm. Prepare to be transported by the bold dissonance & clear sweetness of ancient multi-part Eastern European a capella songs about universal themes - harvest & hearth, love & lust, immigration, celebration, & badly arranged marriages! The performance will be followed by Expressions regular Wednesday Open Mic Night. https://www.facebook.com/ expressionsnelson
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Saturdays Apr. 18 through May 2 10 a.m.-noon, SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park SEEDS Annual Fundraiser is underway on Saturday’s between 10 a.m. and 12noon and will culminate with their final sales on Saturday May 2. These 5 gallon pots are brimming over with luscious greens like arugala, spinach, chard, kale, mustard and lettuce varieties. The pots are harvested gradually providing nutritious food for your family. SEEDS is selling coupons this year which gives you a six pack of green “ starts “ so you can replant your adopted pot when you have finished harvesting. Come and visit the lakeside greenhouse any Tuesday or Thursday photo submitted between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Nathan presents a gorgeous full pot of and of course Saturday’s between 10 greens. a.m. and 12noon. The SEEDS green- nizations such as The Nelson Food house grows and donates an average Cupboard and is supported by the City of 520 lbs. annually of healthy, fresh of Nelson. greens to emergency fo od relief orgahttp://www.seedsnelson.org
Credit Union 64th AGM Tuesday, Apr. 28, 7 p.m., Prestige Lakeside Resort The Nelson & District Credit Union will host its 64thAnnual General Meeting this spring. The past year’s high points were positive growth in assets, members’ loans and members’ equity, while also surpassing the $3 million mark in community giving. www.nelsoncu.com
Critical Mass Bike Ride
Saturday, May 2, noon in front of Nelson Civic Theatre Bikes Not Pipes is taking to the streets for the 2nd annual Critical Mass Bike Ride. The ride starts at noon and will travel through Nelson streets to a rally in Lakeside Park at about 1 pm. The theme for this year’s rally is “Change the government in Ottawa”. One of the slogans for the Critical Mass Ride is “Be Radical. VOTE!” The election is scheduled for October 19th, but could come much earlier. The volunteer Bikes Not Pipes group is asking everyone to bring signs, noisemakers, loud voices, music, banners and dress up to make the ride another great and exciting event. www.facebook.com/ groups/266757113395258
Lentil cooking worshop
Wednesday, Apr. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nelson and District Women’s Centre Laura Ong will be offering this Book sale fundraiser workshop on Lentils: the Convenience Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food of Legumes covering how to 717 Vernon Street (Senior Citizens’ cook different lentils, why they are so Association Branch #51) good for us, and how quick and easy The Nelson Women’s Centre they are to prepare. Participants will library has downsized and is holding share a delicious meal together and a sale of used books. Most books will leave with nutrition information and go for a dollar, or fill up a book bag easy recipes. The cost of the workshop for five dollars or less! Come support is $5 and registration is required! Call the Women’s Centre. 250-352-9949 to register or email: www.nelsonwomenscentre.com karoline@nelsonwomenscentre.com
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Saturday Apr. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 23, 9-11, Kootenay Hart Hall, 510 Carbonate St. Place – 333 Victoria St. Rm. #209 The Spring Awakening Market will Multi-purpose Room be a community event with a health and wellness market featuring local practitioners showcasing their products and services including chiropractic, reflexology, coaching, meditation practices, shiatsu massage, spa services, fitness and much much more. Entrance fee is a sliding scale from $3 to 5 dollars, proceeds to the Kootenay Spirit Festival. www.kootenayspiritfestival.ca
Atamanenko honoured
Friday, Apr. 24, Selkirk College BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko will receive a Honourary Diploma in Peace Studies at the Selkirk College Graduation 2015 Ceremony on April 24 at the Castlegar Campus. The member of the federal NDP party has been a strong proponent of peace in the region and across Canada since first being elected to office in 2006. Read the full story at: http://selkirk.ca/news/mp-alexatamanenko-receive-honourarydiploma-selkirk-college
Affordable housing discussion Tuesday, Apr. 21, 7 p.m., 520 Falls St. The S.H.A.R.E. Housing Initiative proposes the construction of a multi use building with commercial market rental space and up to 40 units of Low Market Residential Rentals in Downtown Nelson. The public is invited to a facilitated meeting to discuss ideas and concerns. submitted by S.H.A.R.E. Housing Initiative
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KAST podcast season two
The second season of the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology’s (KAST) popular “You Can Do That Here!� podcast officially launched on Monday Apr. 13 Each episode features a candid conversation with the Kootenays’ most successful and innovative entrepreneurs. Host Andrew Zwicker takes you behind the business to learn what motivates, inspires and drives our area’s movers and shakers. How did they get their start? What were /are the keys to their success? What tools do they use? photo submitted Short film Stalled is based on writings What books have they read? Each epitaken from women’s bathroom stalls sode is chock full of valuable insights, In recognition of Prevention of advice, tips, and laughs. The show airs on Kootenay Coop Violence against Women Week, the Radio - Mondays 1:30-2:00 p.m. or at Nelson Violence against women in http://kast.com/youcandothathere/ Relationships Coordination Committee is holding an event featuring a video CFUW meeting and talk called Stalled, discussion & speaker, Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m. at Susie Duncalfe Chapman. Stalled is a short film directed by the Adventure Hotel The Canadian Federation of Shannon Kohli, written by Meghan Gardiner. The entire script has been University Women Nelson &District pieced together solely using real general meeting will be followed quotes found in women’s washroom by a talk by Yvonne Shewfelt and stalls across North America.  What Christie Heuston. They are presenting was shocking to discover was while at 11:00 the topic of, “Representation there were several humorous quota- Agreements.� The presentation is to tions, there were countless pleas for educate and empower adults of all help. The pleas are what make up ages to make informed decisions with this short film. Several themes natu- autonomy when health care issues rally emerged, and distinct characters and competence collide. Living wills were then created out of the honesty are not legal; a properly executed of hundreds of people around the Representation Agreement is. Those world. Register for presentation by who are interested in this issue are invited to attend at 11:00 a.m. emailing: https://www.facebook.com/ amaskerine@ CFUWNelsonandDistrict nelsoncommunityservices.ca
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 17 - Sun. Apr. 26 Fri. Apr. 17 live music
Douglas Francis Mitchell plays New Age Folk at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 at Eddy Music, $15 at the door 250-354-3910
Selkirk College Student Bash 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. Maw Hawk, guitar. & Johnny Magick, illusions 6-8pm Friday Night Live open Jam 9pm at the Royal
ongoing events Fast & Furious 7, 7:30 p.m. at the 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. 18 live music Bass Coast: Mutiny Tour 2015 - The Librarian, Max Ulis, and more! 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 Charlie Jacobson CD Release Party! 50’s Style Dress. 50’s R&R tunes 9-12am at the Royal
special events Nelson Women’s Centre used book sale 717 Vernon Street, Nelson (Senior Citizens’ Association Branch #51) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spring Awakening Market: the Kootenay Spirit Festival Wellness Market featuring local health and wellness practitioners showcasing their products and services. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hart Hall, 510 Carbonte
Roller Derby: Dam City Rollers vs RTRG 5 p.m., Killjoys vs Valley Brutality 7 p.m. at Cominco Arena, Trail The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson & District general meeting and presentation by Yvonne Shewfelt and Christie Heuston on Representation Agreements. 10 a.m., Banquet Room of the Adventure Hotel Kids Carnival- games for all ages. 10 a.m.-3pm. 523 Mill Street, Nelson.(St. Joseph School) Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 10 a.m.noon SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park
ongoing events Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 Movie: Fast & Furious 7, 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. Apr. 19 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. Swing Theory is a student jazz combo all under nineteen years old! 7-10 p.m. at the Royal
ongoing events Movie: Fast & Furious 7, 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
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 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 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, 10:00 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 17 - Sun. Apr. 26 Mon. Apr. 20 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 La Leche League Nelson - breastfeeding information and support. 1:00 312 Silica Street. What We Do In the Shadows 11 a.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. 21 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 6-8pm Performer TBA 9-12am at the Royal
special events 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 S.H.A.R.E. housing discussion (a project to build Low Market Rental residential units on Falls Street) 520 Falls Street 7 p.m. Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 12:302:30 p.m. SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park
health classes Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
ongoing events Movie. Fast & Furious 7 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. The Nelson Parkinson Support Group monthly meeting, 1:30 p.m., Cristy Lee Hall, 701 Gordon Road. Third Tuesday of the month. For more information call Bob or Mary, 229-2272
Wed. Apr. 22 live music
Oxygen Art Centre’s Balkan Choir led by Bessie Wapp 8pm. followed by Open mic night at Expressions, 554 Ward St. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys Open Stage 8-12am at the Royal
special events Earth Day Celebration 4-6 p.m. at the 400 Block of Baker.
health classes Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Community Yoga and meditation 5pm at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre $5 drop-in donation All welcome
ongoing events Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Preschool Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 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 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 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- tech-club.info 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. 23 live music
Zaac Pick, singer-songwriter at Expressions, 554 Ward st. 8 p.m. Tickets $10/Eddy Music, $15/door Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Bob Dylan Fest Open Mic. 7-12am Come out and perform Bob Dylan! at the Royal
special events Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 7-9 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 12:302:30 p.m. SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie:. Boychoir 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 17 - Sun. Apr. 26
Fri. Apr. 24 live music 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.
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. 25 live music
Kirsten Ludwig & Abraham play soulful electric jazz folk with a pop twist at Expressions, 554 Ward st. 8 p.m. Tickets $10/Eddy Music, $15/door 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 KootsMove Festival of Dance! Performances, Workshops & Information Kiosks at the Capitol Theatre & Legion Hall www.facebook.com/ KootsMove Wonderheads: Grim and Fischer at the Rossland Miners Hall Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 10 a.m.noon SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park
ongoing events Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 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.
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Apr. 26 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.
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 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 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 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
Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 12:302:30 p.m. SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park, Tuesday, Apr. 28 Cooking workshop: Lentils: the Convenience Food of Legumes at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $5 and registration is required. karoline@nelsonwomenscentre.com or 250-352-9949 Wednesday, Apr. 29 Book Launch: Disaster in Paradise by former Johnson’s Landing resident Mandy Bath. 7:30 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon St. Thursday, Apr, 30 Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 12:302:30 p.m. SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park Thursday, Apr, 30 Linda Ruan’s Piano Concert , Nelson, United Church 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 10 a.m.-noon SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park Friday, May 1 Seniors’ meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All Seniors Welcome. Wednesday, May 6 Nelson People In Pain support group 1:303:30 at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St. Wednesday, May 6 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 17 - Sun. Apr. 26
Plan Ahead cont’d Canoe expert Sanford Osler gives free talk and slideshow at the Nelson Library 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7 Creston Valley Bird Festival http://crestonvalleybirds.ca/fieldpersonnel.html May 8-10 Your Treasure Map for Great Relationships. This fun, experiential and engaging workshop will give you many insights into why relationships get into trouble and many tools and processes for creating Great Relationships. More at www.roadtocompassion.com/events May 14, 15, 16 Roller Derby Bout: Killjoys vs RTRG 5 p.m. Valley Brutality vs Dam City Rollers 7 p.m. at Cominco Arena, Trail Saturday, May 23 Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 79 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Thursday, May 28 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 4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir June 12-14 Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 79 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Thursday, Jun 25 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
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Nelson Police Reports: arrests made Knife weiling man On Sunday, Apr. 12, at approximately 2 p.m., Nelson Police were called about a male waving a knife in the Railway district. Police were able to locate the suspect immediately and he was arrested without incident. Police are recommending charges of Uttering Death Threats and possession of a Weapon for a dangerous Purpose. The 33 year-old male was released on several strict conditions and is scheduled to attend Nelson Provincial Court on June 16, 2015. Couple with outstanding warrants On Monday Apr. 13 at 3:45 a.m., Nelson Police Officers pulled over a motorist that they believed
may be impaired in the downtown core. After identifying the driver and passenger, it was determined that they both had outstanding unendorsed BC warrants for several criminal charges in Vernon, BC. The 25 year-old male driver also had outstanding warrants from Alberta including a no contact condition with the 20 year-old female passenger. While the couple was in custody, Nelson Police received a complaint from a local store of a possible theft that occurred the previous evening. Fortunately, the store was able to provide video surveillance tapes that led to more charges for the pair. A bail hearing was conducted the
RCMP: pontoon fishing boat found The Salmo RCMP are looking for the owner of a double hull pontoon fishing boat which was found on Hwy 3 near the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hwy 3B on Saturday, Apr. 11. It appeared to have come
off the roof of a travelling vehicle. Please contact the Salmo RCMP with full description and hull number to claim. Salmo RCMP phone number 250-357-2212. submitted by the RCMP
following morning and the Judicial Justice of the peace remanded the male into custody until April 16, 2015. He was transported to Vernon, BC by BC Sheriffs for an initial appearance in Vernon Provincial Court. He is also scheduled to attend Nelson Provincial Court to answer to charges of Theft Under $5000, and three counts of Breach of Recognizance. His partner was released on strict conditions and she must also attend court in Vernon on April 16, 2015 and answer to an additional charge of Theft Under $5000 in Nelson Provincial Court on April 28, 2015. submitted by the Nelson City Police Check road conditions before traveling
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Time away from everything is great, well when you can get it. Getting away from work can be challenging, but I implore you to do so if you get the opportunity. It will give you time away that you can use to enjoy yourself. Now, many of us don’t use the
I Need a Vacation
opportunities, but we should. Regardless of how busy we get, having time away will also give you perspective in life and a muchneeded break. The only real issue I can think of is, depending on the duration of the break, you may forget what you have learned to an extent. This may not apply to the workplace as much, but if you’re
a student who’s been away from school for several months then it can be a bit challenging to be reacquainted with school. So, I implore you to escape for a brief period of time to reassess and to relax. Escape from the bindings of the work place and enjoy! It’s time you deserve and it’s a break you won’t regret.
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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Do you believe that Mayors and Councilors of municipal governments should have a limit on number of terms in office? Just Mayors? Just City Councilors? Both?
Both Mayor and Councilor term limits 38%
Councilor term limits 6%
No term limits 56%
If you have a good Mayor or Councillor why would you prevent them from serving more terms. If someone does not meet expectations they can be voted out of office. I believe City Councilors need term limits, but I think 3 or 4 is more like it, not just 2, ‘cause it takes some time for them to really get the hang of it. I believe we would be doing the public a disservice by limiting terms. A lot of experience and knowledge is lost by forcing a term limit. Two terms. Also there should be a limit for Prime Ministers; two terms max. They already exist! Unhappy voters turf them!
three terms maximum if they are in too long they get smug and out of touch with their constituents - such as small town mayors. No, I don’t believe there should be a limited number of terms. Mayors are elected, and if the people want him or her, he or she should be able to stay. Moreover, it takes time to get things done. I hate to see heads of government forced out of office when they have great projects on the go.. It is inefficient. Ask the same question for RDCK directors Although, voter turnout is not what they ought to be, I believe it is best to leave the number of terms up to the VOTERS!
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