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Mary Poppins lands in Nelson
Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 7:30 p.m., plus Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m., Capitol Theatre
Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the Capitol Theatre stage in this Supercalifragilis ticexpialidocious 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”, “Superca lifragilisticexpialidocious” - 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
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Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance) Oxygen Art Centre is pleased to present a workshop in the ancient art of marbling by Vancouver based artist Natalie Purschwitz. Dating back to 12th Century Japan, the ancient craft of marbling has amazed artists all around the world with its magical process of swirling inks, dyes and paints on a liquid surface to produce beautiful, organic patterns. For hundreds of years throughout Asia, the Mediterranean and across Europe, marbling has been used to create original artworks, endpages for books and colourful patterns for textiles. According to Purschwitz, there is a perfect balance between control and unpredictability in the process that is undeniably addictive. Register online: www.oxygenartcentre.org
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July Marketfest Friday. July 24, 6-10:30 p.m., Baker St. Market Fest returns in July for another amazing night in Nelson! Baker Street comes alive with music, food, and local crafts. 100 vendors, live music, dance performances, kids entertainment and more. Kootenay Stage 6:15 – 7:15 – Sofiella Watt & The Huckleberry Bandits 7:20 – 7:45 – Erin & The Show Cats 7:50 – 8:50 – Youssoupha Sidibe 9:15 – 10:15 – Gabriel Palatchi Falls Stage 6:30 – 7:30 – Cam Penner 8:00 – 9:00 – Sunshine Drive 9:30 – 10:30 – Good Ol’ Goats A $5 donation for admission is kindly requested for anyone over 18. Everyone is welcome, whether you make a donation or not! http://ecosociety.ca/markets/ market-fest
Saturday, July 25, 7 p.m., Ravencourt B&B, 4615 Upper Passmore Rd. The Clinton Swanson Trio, consiting of saxophonist Clinton Swanson, with Doug Stephenson on acoustic bass and Steven Parish on drums, will be paying tribute to the legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins at this Slocan Valley house concert. The Ravencourt concerts continue to be a popular summer pastime, so you can expect a pretty full house will be in attendance. It’s recommended to come earlier and enjoy the ambience of Ravencourt before the music begins. Admission for these concerts (as always) is by donation with all proceeds going to the performers. It’s a windy drive down to this straw-bale B&B, but well worth the discovery. Refreshments will be available. For more information phone 250-226-7801. www.ravencourtbandb.com
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Trio from South Africa at Expressions Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward Street The Bongeziwe Mabandla Trio from South Africa will be making a stop at Expressions Theatre Cafe on a Canadian tour that includes The Vancouver Folk Festival and other renowned festivals across Canada. Bongeziwe Mabandla has begun to make waves overseas, his heartfelt lyrics and honest delivery has brought him to famous stages everywhere. Bongeziwe has dedicated his time to song writing and performing shows, developing his own unique unplugged style and earning recognition as a musician. Together with his band, Bongeziwe has created a matchless Afro-folk sound, over which his soulful voice delivers in both Xhosa and English. Influenced by artists like Tracy Chapman, Simphiwe Dana, Jabu Khanyile and Oliver Mtukudzi, his sound has a rhythmically grassroots vibe, while fusing elements of traditional Xhosa music, Mbaqanga, Soul, Hip-hop and Dub. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 in advance at Eddy Music. The showstarts at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1012287132139491/ http://blackmajor.co.za/bongeziwemabandla/
Shambhala documentary Wednesday, July 29, 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre The Shambhala Experience Short Documentary by Kevan McGovern reveals the reasons countless passionate patrons return to the Shambhala Music Festival every summer to participate in what they like to call, “a life changing experience”. Filmed from 2012 - 2014, the film showcases some of the fascinating qualities of electronic music festival culture. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Museum “Lane Sale” Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m 502 Vernon Street between the Post Office and Touchstones Nelson Touchstones Nelson is cleaning out its storage and is having a sale for one day only! The sale includes exhibition props, archival prints (including poster-sized images from exhibitions), picture frames, books, display cases, furniture, and more. Admission is $3 for members, $5 for non- members. This includes a tour of the Gray Building’s Diefenbunker, as well as a chance to win a special door prize. http://touchstonesnelson.ca
Permaculture design course August 16-29 in Winlaw The Kootenay Permaculture Institute in partnership with Selkirk College is offering the 14th annual Permaculture Design Course. Permaculture is a holistic approach to land-use planning. The Permaculture Design Course will cover the principles of permaculture design and the different techniques that can be used on your land or in your small urban backyard. The farm in the Slocan Valley where the course is being held was started in 1993 using permaculture principles. It now produces a diversity of perennial veggies, berries, fruits and nuts as well a diversity of medicinal herbs. To register call Selkirk College, in Nelson at 250.352.6601 or email spiralfarm@yahoo.com wwwkootenaypermaculture.com
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Kootenay Rhythm Dragons (KRD) started the 2015 season in the A Division at the ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival. With Coach Puleng Pratt and steers Diane Tulloch the KRD team travelled to Lethbridge, Alberta June 26 – 28 with 18 strong paddlers. The KRD team finished 1st in their starting round with a time of 2.37.43 and did a repeat 1st place finish in their second round in a time of 2.40.53. This placed the team in the A Division semi finals. Competition was strong in the semis as they faced the young university/college teams ending with an outstanding third place finish. The young women acknowledged with great admiration the KRD team who ranged in age from 48 to 71. The third place finish placed KRD in the final A Consolation division against their friends and mentors the Kootenay Robusters. It was an exciting stroke for stroke race with the Robusters pulling ahead by less than 1/100th of a second. An amazing finish for the Kootenay teams and an amazing display of sportsmanship and camaraderie by all. www.kootenayrhythmdragons.ca
The City of Nelson has approved moving forward to the next stage of development on a district energy system that will use wood waste to heat buildings within the community. This next phase includes: -Proceeding with preliminary design, -Setting up memorandums of understanding with customers, -Setting up memorandums of understanding with fuel suppliers, -Securing financing, and -Applying for grant funding. The district energy system being proposed for Nelson would consist of a central heating plant, an underground piping system that would transport heated water to buildings within the community, and energy transfer stations at each building that would transfer the heat from the water to the facility. The central energy plant would have a biomass boiler that would use wood waste from the local area as a fuel source. This system would be for heat only and would not generate electricity. Currently, the majority of buildings within Nelson rely on natural gas as a heating fuel. Heat from the district energy system would displace natural gas and significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that arise from the burning of natural gas. This is a pivotal decision as the City of Nelson has progressed from discussing “whether or not” to build the system to “how to” build the system. In the fall of 2015, a public engagement session will be held to provide the community with more information and an opportunity for input into the project. For more information, contact: Nelson Hydro Administration 250352-8240. http://www.nelson.ca
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Kootenay Spirit Festival Sept. 18-20, various venues in Nelson Early Bird Tickets Available until Aug. 1 The second annual Kootenay Spirit Festival is a weekend of yoga, meditation, music and dance. Aspiring to ignite and unite community within this region and beyond, this spirituallycharged festival has it all! Whether rising early to meditate or dancing late to the beat of world music (or both!) participants will be inspired by top local and visiting teachers, speakers and musical acts. Events are hosted in many eclectic studios, venues and parks of Nelson. Early bird tickets are available now at: kootenayspiritfestival.ca
Surgical table achieved Last Spring, Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation focused their fundraising efforts on a vital piece of equipment for the Operating Room (OR) – a new surgical table. CIBC had already made a generous donation to the campaign when they learned that the Foundation was just shy $2,040 of their $40,000 goal. To help complete the campaign, CIBC generously contributed the additional funds to assist with purchasing the vital piece of equipment. The surgical table is where patients are placed for their surgery and the new table will support improved care for the procedures performed at Kootenay Lake Hospital. www.klhf.org Express News Update deadline for all press releases, ads and calendar listings: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue
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Selkirk gets new equipment Selkirk College is receiving $87,000 from the provincial government to purchase new industry-standard technology for its trades programs. The money will go to purchase a vertical milling machine (millwright/machinist), Dynasty 350 power source (welding), ProStar manual cold saw (welding) and Stonebake oven (Professional Cook Training). http://selkirk.ca
Tofu cooking class Wedneasay, Aug. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nelson Women’s Centre, 420 Mill St. Love tofu but tired of your same old recipe? The Women’s Centre is offering a tofu cooking class and recipe exchange with Erin Bruce of Alligator Pie Catering. The $5 workshop fee includes a yummy supper. Child care may be available by advance arrangement. Call 250-3529949 to register or email jen@nelsonwomenscentre.com
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. July 24 - Sun. Aug. 2 Fri. July 24live music live music Good Ol’ Goats w/ guests at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Dinner set with Jimmy Lewis 7-9 p.m. followed by Friday Night Live Open Jam at The Royal 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 Theatre: The Capitol Theatre presents the musical Mary Poppins. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets: 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 JusDance gathering to raise funds for the Groundswell Program at the Moving Centre from 9-11 p.m. sliding scale ($10 - $20)
ongoing events Movie Magic Mike XXL 7 p.m., Testament of Youth 9:30 p.m. 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 Some Blues with The Lazy Poker Blues Band door $10 show 9:30 p.m. at the Royal Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Clinton Swanson Trio 7 p.m. Ravencourt B&B 4615 Upper Passmore Rd
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.” Theatre: The Capitol Theatre presents the musical Mary Poppins. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets 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 Marbling Workshop July 25 & 26, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre The Green Party open house. Meet candidate Bill Green, share your questions and concerns. Live Music and refreshments. 12-4 p.m., 306 Victoria St. Nelson History Guided Walking Tour 10:3011:40 a.m. starting at Touchstones Nelson
ongoing events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson Movie: Testament of Youth 7 p.m., Magic Mike XXL 9:30 p.m. 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. Followed by JusDance, community dance event 8-9:30 p.m. Latin flavours and spicy beats! , hosted by Soniko 6 p.m.-midnight at The Royal
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 Theatre: The Capitol Theatre presents the musical Mary Poppins. Performances start at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Tickets: 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 Testament of Youth 4 p.m., Magic Mike XXL 7 p.m. 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. July 24 - Sun. Aug. 2 Sun. July 26 cont’d 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.
Mon. July 27 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
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Tues. July 28 live music Jazz: Paul Landsberg 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys
ongoing events Movie: Testament of Youth 7 p.m., Magic Mike XXL 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre 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 Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Wed. July 29 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter and featured singers at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www. humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Stage hosted by Danny Devillo and Brian Kalbfleisch 9 p.m. at the Royal Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
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Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. Contact Improv Dance Jam 7:30-9 p.m. at the Moving Centre $5 drop-in
Documentary screening: The Shambhala Experience 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre $10 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Women’s Yin yoga 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Community Yoga and meditation 5p.m. at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre $5 drop-in donation All welcome
Babes-in Arms Movie: Testament of Youth 11 a.m. at the Civic Theatre 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
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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/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Thurs. July 30 live music Bongeziwe Mabandla Trio from South Africa 8 p.m. at Expressions Theatre Cafe, 554 Ward St. Advance tickets $20 at Eddy Music, $25 at the door. www.facebook.com/BongeziweMaband laOfficial Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Punk night - Leeky Tearducts, The Tarholes and Hard ball 9p.m. door $5 at the Royal College DJ Night at Finley’s
special events Groundswell Project: Young Innovative Leaders Social at the Blue Mule
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
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Thurs. July 30 cont’d 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 Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Fri. July 31live music Val Kilmer & The New Coke: 80’s Party! 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 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival www.kaslojazzfest.com
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.
Sat. Aug 1 live music 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 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival http://www. kaslojazzfest.com Nelson History Guided Walking Tour 10:3011:40 a.m. starting at Touchstones Nelson $3
ongoing events EcoSociety Cottonwood Market 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson 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
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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.
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.
Tofu Cooking Class 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. $5 workshop fee includes supper. Wednesday, Aug 5 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 Keep the Beat is a music event down at Lakeside Park.It raises funds for War Child., Saturday, Aug 8 Pirate Day on the SS Moyie sternwheeler in Kaslo. Family fun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 Biome + Geode at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Thursday, Aug 13 Daniel Wesley w/ Joshua Hyslop at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Aug 14 14th Annual Permaculture Design Course in Winlaw, www.kootenaypermaculture.com/ August 16-29 continued on next page...
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Aug 2 live music Expressions Open mic night at Lakeside Park 6-8 p.m. Followed by a movie at 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and musical instruments. 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 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival http://www. kaslojazzfest.com Movie Under the Stars: Roxanne (1987, Steve Martin) at Lakeside Park 8:30 p.m. Also check out the Open Mic beforehand at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
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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Plan Ahead cont’d The Boom Booms w/ House Of David Gang + Gisto at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/ spiritbar Saturday, Aug 22 Drumming Workshop with John Galm at Nelson United Church 9 a.m. by donation Saturday, Aug 22 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
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ANNIE Singalong: Capitol Season Opener (1982 version) 7 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca/ Saturday, Sept. 19 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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Witnesses sought for Rosemont assault On Wednesday, July 8 at approximately 2 p.m., a 911 call was received regarding what was reported as a hit and run motor vehicle incident in the 1100 block of West Innes Street, Nelson. BC Ambulance, Nelson Fire and Rescue, Nelson RCMP and Nelson Police Department personnel responded to the event and an unconscious, heavily bleeding and severely injured 54 year old female was located in the middle of the roadway. Her 7 month old grandson was found nearby, unharmed, in a stroller.
Prior to the arrival of emergency services personnel, a 48 year old male had been transported from the scene to Kootenay Lake Hospital by a neighbor. The male had originally provided information to bystanders that both he and the female had been struck by a vehicle. Subsequent investigation determined that the 48 year old male had attacked the 54 year old female victim, who is an Alberta resident visiting Nelson. An edged weapon was used in the attack and severe injuries were inflicted on the female, who is
currently in a local hospital. It is believed that the assailant is not known by the victim, and that there had been no previous interaction between the male and the victim. The male is currently in police custody and the Nelson Police Department is working with Crown and Nelson Mental Health personnel on this matter. Any witnesses or persons with information are encouraged to contact the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-3919. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
Firefighting crews respond to 52 new fires Recent thunderstorms have kept BC Wildfire Service crews busy fighting dozens of new fires in the Southeast Fire Centre. Crews have responded to 52 new fires since Monday, 50 of which were caused by lightning. The Boundary region had 23 new wildfires. The largest covers 25 hectares and is located north of Midway and east of Ingram Creek. This fire is 100% contained and 30 firefighters and four pieces of heavy equipment are working on it today. Crews are also responding to multiple spot-sized fires (less than one hectare) in the Christina Lake area. While these fires are visible
from nearby communities, they are not threatening any structures at this time. Several other spot-sized fires are burning elsewhere in the Southeast Fire Centre. Most of these fires are located in remote areas and are not affecting nearby communities. The current fire danger rating is “high” in the Revelstoke, Boundary and Kaslo areas, “moderate” throughout the Kootenay Lake, Arrow and Boundary zones, and “moderate” to “low” in the majority of the Columbia, Invermere and Cranbrook fire zones. Protecting life and property are top priorities for the BC Wildfire Service. Members of the public can
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Moving On
Have you ever struggled to quit something you weren’t particularly fond of? Making a major choice such as this is hard, but it’s a worthwhile one to make if you find yourself limited to where you are and want to do something you find far more intriguing. If you feel like quitting, let me encourage you. Your initial instinct would be to trust your gut, and this is not a bad way to go about, as your instincts have a tendency to be correct; but not mine, mine are terrible.
By making this choice you may aggravate people and that’s fine. With a decision as weighty as this you must go with what feels right. Of course you should weigh your options and have a discussion with friends and colleagues as well, to make the ultimate choice. I’ve been faced with many decisions as I’ve grown and many of them have been hard, but ultimately for the best. With any major change in your life, the choice made will have ramifications. Accept this, and choose wisely.
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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