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People enjoying free “Movies Under the Stars” at Lakeside in August 2014
Expressions Theatre Café and the Express News Update are once again hosting free movies in Lakeside Park on Sunday evenings in August. New this year, Expressions popular Open Mic Night moves to Sundays in the Park from 6-8 p.m. beginning July 19.
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Jenn Grant w/ Mama Kin Wednesday, July 22, 8 p.m., Spiritbar
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Jenn Grant returning to Spiritbar to perform her first headline show in Nelson! Jenn opened for Ron Sexsmith in 2013, and since then the Canadian indie folkstress has been developing as one of Canada’s premiere singer/songwriters. Australian roots pop band Mama Kin will open the show! This event is 19 and over. Tickets available at the Hume Hotel and online. www.humehotel.com/spiritbar
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Mary Poppins lands in Nelson Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 7:30 pm plus Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m. Capitol Theatre Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the Capitol Theatre stage in this Supercalifragili sticexpialidocious musical adventure. The Capitol Theatre’s 27th Annual Summer Youth Production, Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story directed by Geoff Burns, unforgettable songs directed by Allison Girvan - “Spoonful of Sugar�, “Chim Chimery�, “Supercalifragilisti cexpialidocious� - breathtaking dance numbers choreographed by Lynette Lightfoot, and astonishing stagecraft created by the Capitol Theatre team. The cast includes including Emma Chart as Mary Poppins and Quinn Barron as Bert plus many other local up-and-coming youth performers. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Workshop: July 21 to 24, 9:30-3:30, Crawford Bay Community School
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Youth Centre makeover The Nelson and District Youth Centre celebrated a terrific Grand Re-Opening Saturday, July 4, with more than 100 Nelson kids and young adults showing up to have look at the centre’s array of new upgrades. The improvements include: New tables and laptop computer Creation of Resource Area for Nelson Youth Employment Centre New large lounge that serves as waiting area, meeting room, theatre, and a quiet space for parents and small children, includes WiFi and tea Upgrade to Dance Studio New sports equipment Improved Art Gallery and new supplies Improved Jam Room and new equipment photo submitted New exterior and interior signage, Just in time for summer vacation, youth are back in the Nelson and District Youth Centre improved directional info and traffic after a month of closure for renovations in the month of June. flow throughout centre Museum “Lane Sale” July Marketfest Second floor re-flooring Friday. July 24, 6-10:30 p.m., Baker St. Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m New Multi Purpose room The public is invited to drop by Market Fest returns in July for 502 Vernon Street between the Post and have a look or visit: another amazing night in Nelson! Office and Touchstones Nelson www.ndyc.ca Touchstones Nelson is cleaning Baker Street comes alive with music, out its storage and is having a sale for food, and local crafts. 100 vendors, New bat resource one day only! The sale includes exhiThe Kootenay Community Bat live music, dance performances, kids bition props, archival prints (includProject announced a new guidebook entertainment and more. ing poster-sized images from exhibiKootenay Stage for managing bats in buildings. In tions), picture frames, books, display 6:15 – 7:15 – Sofiella Watt & The summer especially, property owners cases, furniture, and more. Admission may find guano on the deck, hear bats Huckleberry Bandits is $3 for members, $5 for nonmem7:20 – 7:45 – Erin & The Show in the walls, or smell a build-up of bers. This includes a tour of the Gray Cats guano. Building’s Diefenbunker, as well as a 7:50 – 8:50 – Youssoupha Sidibe Under the BC Wildlife Act it is chance to win a special door prize. 9:15 – 10:15 – Gabriel Palatchi illegal to exterminate or harm bats. http://touchstonesnelson.ca Falls Stage In order to “get rid of bats”, the best 6:30 – 7:30 – Cam Penner strategy is to wait until they have left Buy local 8:00 – 9:00 – Sunshine Drive the building and seal up all the entry Put your 9:30 – 10:30 – Good Ol’ Goats and exit points. However, in summer A $5 donation for admission is business card in months, bat pups can become trapped kindly requested for anyone over 18. the Express News Update, inside. One of the most important strategies in excluding bats from a Everyone is welcome, whether you locally owned and operated building is to install a bat-house near- make a donation or not! since 1988 http://ecosociety.ca/markets/ by. call 250-354-3910 market-fest To find out more and download the “Seven Steps to Managing Bats in Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php Buildings” booklet, visit deadline: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue www.bcbats.ca
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. July 17 - Sun. July 26 Fri. July 17live music live music After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Patio sessions with Patrick Bonin 6 - 8p.m. & Guests followed by Open Stage 9:30 p.m. at the Royal Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.
special events 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay
ongoing events Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca 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.
Sat. July 18 live music Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Some Blues for you - L’il Dave & Big Blue Wave, 9:30p.m. door $5 at the Royal Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen at the Kaslo Blue Belle Bistro Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
special events 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay Free Nest Box Workshops: 10-11 a.m. Yasodhara Ashram, Kootenay Bay, and 3-4 p.m. Balfour Community Hall register with info@ friendsofkootenaylake.ca or 250-777-2955 History Walking Tour for Touchstones Nelson’s Exhibition 60 Years 60 Objects, 10:3011:40 a.m., Meet at Touchstones Nelson $3 per person. No registration required.
ongoing events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca 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
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. July 19 live music Expressions Open mic night at Lakeside Park 6-8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and musical instruments. Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Latin Flavours and Spicy Beats 9pm at the Royal Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special events 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay
ongoing events Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca 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 St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.
Mon. July 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.
ongoing events Babes-in Arms Movie: TBA 11 a.m. at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca Summer Reading Club Munchkin Mondays (preschool) 1 – 2 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library www.nelsonlibrary.ca 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. July 17 - Sun. July 26 Tues. July 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
special events Shokunin Master Classes in writing, art, theatre, photography and music 9:30-3:30 Crawford Bay Community School Tuesday, July 21 to Friday July 24
ongoing events Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca Heritage Tours at St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral Silica & Ward Street 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday during July and August Summer Reading Club Terrific Tuesdays (6 to 9-year-olds) 10:30 a.m. – noon at the Nelson Public Library www.nelsonlibrary.ca Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume 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. July 22 live music Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Jenn Grant w/ Mama Kin at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Open Stage hosted by Danny DeVillo 9pm at the Royal Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
health classes Community Yoga and meditation 5p.m. at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre $5 drop-in donation All welcome
ongoing events Nelson Downtown Local Market every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 400 block of Baker St
Summer Reading Club Whimsical Wednesdays (all ages) from 1 – 2 p.m., Wacky Wednesdays for those going into Grade 7 & up 3:30-5 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library www.nelsonlibrary.ca 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- tech-club.info 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/
Thurs. July 23 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
special events Mary Poppins: The Capitol Theatre’s 27th Annual Summer Youth Production 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca Summer Reading Club Tween Thursdays, (9 to 12) from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library www.nelsonlibrary.ca 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
Fri. July 24live music Good Ol’ Goats w/ guests 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.
special events Mary Poppins: The Capitol Theatre’s 27th Annual Summer Youth Production 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ MarketFest Downtown Nelson on Baker Street 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. $5 donation REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com
ongoing events Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca 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.
Sat. July 25 live music Live From The Pickle Jar w/ Ekali 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 Lane Sale at Touchstones Nelson exhibition props, archival prints, picture frames, books, display cases, furniture, and more. $3/members, $5/non- members. Includes a tour of the Gray Building’s “Diefenbunker.” Mary Poppins: The Capitol Theatre’s 27th Annual Summer Youth Production 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Kootenay Festival - Let’s Celebrate, entertainment, artisans and food Millenium Park in Castlegar 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com continued on next page...
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Sat. July 25 cont’d ongoing events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca 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
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. July 26 live music Expressions Open mic night at Lakeside Park 6-8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and musical instruments. Talib Kweli w/ Mabus, Dazza, + Rafferty Funksmith at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel. com/spiritbar 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 Mary Poppins: The Capitol Theatre’s 27th Annual Summer Youth Production 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com
ongoing events Movie at the Civic Theatre www.civictheatre.ca 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 St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.
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Groundswell Project: Young Innovative Leaders Social at the Blue Mule, Thursday, July 30
Val Kilmer & The New Coke: 80’s Party! at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, July 31 Columbia Basin Culture Tour free, self-guided arts & heritage tour within the Columbia Basin 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Venues at: www.cbculturetour. com August 8-9 Pirate Day on the SS Moyie sternwheeler in Kaslo. Family fun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 All Candidates Forum: Peace, Security and Climate Change presented by the Mir Centre for Peace Wednesday, Sept 16 at Sandman Hotel 1944 Columbia, Castlegar, and Thursday, Sept. 17 Nelson United Church, 602 SilicaSt. Antony & Cleopatra - Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a Capitol Performance On Screen 7 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Friday, September 18 3rd Annual Kootenay Lake Summit in Nelson, Saturday October 24 Xavier Rudd &The United Nations The Capitol Theatre 7:30 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/ Monday, October 26
Summer Festivals
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 Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo River Ranch, Salmo Aug. 7-10 23rd Annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival August 14 to 16 3rd 2015 MarketFest Downtown Nelson on Baker Street 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. $5 donation Friday, Aug. 21 Kootenay Pride Weekend September 4-7 Hills Garlic Festival 165 vendors, great food, live music and kids’ entertainment 10 a.m.-5 p.m., New Denver Sunday, Sept. 13 Kootenay Spirit Festival in Nelson yoga, meditation, dance, consciousness, health and wellness. September 18-20 Kootenay Book Weekend for passionate pageturners to come together to talk about books. Reading list: www.kootenaybookweekend.ca Nelson. Sept. 18-20 The Kootenay Storytelling Festival in Nelson Sept. 24-27
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Successful Burn out Operations on Sitkum Creek Wildfire The large column of smoke visible from Nelson and surrounding areas this afternoon is the result of successful burn out operations on the Sitkum Creek wildfire. The wildfire is located in very steep and dangerous terrain, Burn out operations are necessary to limit the potential growth and direction of the fire. The objective is to secure the south flank on Duhamel Creek drainage area. People can expect similar columns and fire activity to occur over
the next few days from more burn out operations. These operations remove fuel from the fire’s path and reduce the chance of the wildfire breaching the control line. The 530-hectare Sitkum Creek wildfire is 50% contained and has 79 firefighters, 18 support staff, seven helicopters and three pieces of heavy equipment continuing ongoing suppression efforts. The BC Wildfire Service’s top priorities are protecting life and property. The BC Wildfire Service is requesting
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Opinion&Editorial Fish Heads and Flowers
Fish heads to dog poop left on the sidewalk just 15 feet from the doggie bag dispenser and garbage can. We waited a long time to get dogs back on Baker even on an experimental basis. Don’t spoil it for the rest of us - pick up after your dog! Signed: no excuses Flowers to the local business owner who walked the 15 feet to the feet to the doggie bag dispenser and cleaned up the doggie mess. I happen to know that it wasn’t even in front of your business nor do you own a dog. Thanks for taking such care of our community. Signed: grateful
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theExpress News Update Friday, July, 17, 2015
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