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Jenny Robinson of Nelson Cares speaks at the grand re-opening of Ward Street Place affordable housing and Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter on Thursday, July 30.
The official reopening of Ward Street Place and Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter, a supportive housing development and emergency shelter saw a gathering of dignitaries on Thursday, July 30. David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay – Columbia, on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State (Social Development), Linda Larson, MLA for BoundarySimilkameen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Social Develop.m.ent and Social Innovation for Accessibility, Mayor Deb Kozak, City of Nelson, City Council members, and representatives from the Columbia Basin Trust and Nelson CARES Society were in attendance for the longawaited event. http://roomtolive.ca/
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Slocan Park Culture Tour Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday Aug. 9 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2987 Slocan Valley West Road, Slocan Park Be sure to check out this eclectic venue during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour (CBCT); there will be so much to see! 10 favorite artists, from the Slocan Valley and beyond, are featured in Cindy Moser’s wild and eccentric garden. The work of Evelyn Kirkaldy the ‘bear lady� will be there along with Robyn Gold, Mary-Ellen Marshall, Natasha Bogdasavich, Barbara Brown, Brian Moisey and more. Cindy’s garden gallery is located in Slocan Park; turn left onto Slocan Valley West Road 1km north of the Slocan Valley COOP and follow the signs. This is Venue #41 in the Columbia Basin Tour Brochure, available everywhere, and on the website www.culturetour.com
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Toronto’s Slocan Ramblers have now recorded their second album, Coffee Creek, and are touring Western Canada with it’s launch. With music deeply rooted in the bluegrass and old-time traditions, these four young musicians deliver a dynamic performance of great acoustic music. Tickets are $15 at Otter Books, by calling Catherine at 250.352.1917, or at the door if not sold out. http://slocanramblers.com
Friday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar We experience grief after all forms of loss, that of a loved one, a home or a job. For local artist Maggie Shirley all three occurred within a very short time. She then faced the task of sorting and shredding personal documents belonging to both herself and her mother. The resulting strips of paper were fashioned into disks and cones of varying sizes and as the pieces began to take shape Maggie found that words and phrases would randomly appear that resonated with her situation and helped her deal with her grief. The resulting exhibition, Peacing: Sacred Circle of Life, also encourages the viewer to participate by writing a word or phrase on a strip of paper leaving a meaningful message throughout the Gallery for others to read. kootenaygallery.com
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CKCA funded projects Over 160 arts, culture and heritage projects—including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour—have received a total of $706,000.00 in funding support for the 2015–2016 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. CKCA funding helps individuals and organizations realize heritage projects and projects in all arts disciplines, including visual art, theatre, music, dance, media, literature and inter-arts. For a list of funded projects, call 1-877-505-7355 or visit: http://basinculture.com
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Thursday Aug. 6 to Sunday Aug. 30 TNT Playhouse, Ward and Carbonate Nelson History Theatre, in its 16th year of presenting summer theatre in Nelson, is launching an ambitious month long festival with four productions at the TNT Playhouse at the corner of Ward and Carbonate Streets. Featuring a serious drama, a classic Canadian romance, an original play, and a song and comedy cabaret, the festival hopes to provide something for everyone and everything for somebody. Opening Thursday Aug. 6 and running to Monday, Aug 10 is, ‘A Duet For One’ stars Carly Brandel and Richard Rowberry and is a remount of the production which won rave reviews last fall at The Capitol. Tickets are $15 adult/$10 student, available at Booksmyth. www.nelsonsummertheatre.com
Selkirk student wins award
Selkirk College’s talented musician, Elijah Quinn Larsen is one of 12 outstanding music program graduates from accross Canada to receive a 2015 Fred Sherratt Award. The national annual award gives each student awarded $2,500 and a trip to Toronto to attend an educational day of networking and touring the Universal Music Canada and Bell Media headquarters. Award promoters describe Larsen as “a multi- instrumentalist, talented songwriter, strong performer and possesses great leadership skills.� He is currently on a summer tour with his group, “The Racket.� www.musicounts.ca/2015/07/2015musicounts-fred-sherratt-awardrecipients-announced/
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6-8 p.m. expressions Open Mic 8:30 p.m. until about 10 p.m. MOvies unDeR THe sTaRs Based on the play “Cyrano de Bergerac”, large nosed C.D. Bales falls for the beautiful Roxanne, while she falls for his personality, but another man’s looks. Roxanne was filmed in the summer of 1986 in Nelson. The fire hall on Ward Street was used as a
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Monday Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lakeside Park, Nelson
EcoSociety election involvement
Permaculture design course
August 16-29 in Winlaw Volunteer information sessions: Monday, Aug. 10, 6-8p.m. Castlegar The Kootenay Permaculture United Church, Wednesday, Aug. 12, Institute in partnership with Selkirk 6:30-8:30p.m., 1817 Falls St., Nelson College is offering the 14th annual The West Kootenay EcoSociety Permaculture Design Course. Permaculture is a holistic approach announced they are launching a nonto land-use planning. The Permaculture partisan election campaign based Design Course will cover the prinon democracy and climate issues. ciples of permaculture design and the Volunteers are needed, who will have different techniques that can be used conversations with voters, enter data, on your land or in your small urban and call volunteers and voters. backyard. The farm in the Slocan The EcoSociety will not be telling Valley where the course is being held anyone who to vote for, but want people photo submitted was started in 1993 using permacto make a commitment to vote, to underJim Robertson welcomes visitors to the Nelson Electric Tramway Car Barn Museum ulture principles. It now produces a stand where parties stand on important diversity of perennial veggies, berries, issues, and to know which candidates The Nelson Electric Tramway are positioned to win. West Kootenay fruits and nuts as well a diversity of Society (NETS) are officially open- EcoSociety will not align with any party, medicinal herbs. ing their latest project, the Car Barn but will help voters understand the issues To register call Selkirk College, Museum by inviting the entire com- and ask them to vote in the way that best in Nelson at 250.352.6601 or email munity to come on down for free addresses their concerns. spiralfarm@yahoo.com streetcar rides and Museum admiswwwkootenaypermaculture.com www.ecosociety.ca sion. At 1 p.m. there will be a special Grand Opening Ceremony with ribSubmit your Press Release at bon cutting, tours, cake, refreshments, www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php classic cars and special guests. deadline: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue NETS have been working toward * note temporary change, all submissions for the Aug. 14 issue this goal ever since they rolled out must be in by Wednesday, Aug 5 Streetcar #23 in 1992. The idea was to create a working museum of Nelson’s History. The Car Barn is located in Lakeside Park, right QuickLinks: beside the soccer fields and next to the Nelson Rowing Club. For more information call 250.352.7672, or email: info@nelsonstreetcar.org
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Tofu cooking class Wednesday, 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 250-352-9949 to register or email jen@nelsonwomenscentre.com
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Nelson & District Credit Union has officially run out of fingers and toes to count the number of years that it has been the major supporter of the Capitol Theatre Annual Summer Youth Production. Once again, the Credit Union staff had a sneak peak of the production, and a group photo with the cast of Mary Poppins, to recognize their annual $5000 contribution to this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious production on behalf of their members.
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Respresentatives from garden sponsor the Nelson and District Credit Union visits with garden volunteers (left to right) Tom Murray, garden project manager Sandra Hartline, Danny Semenoff, garden volunteer consultant Ken Radcliffe, Candace Wolbaum.
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church Food Pantry Garden is flourishing, providing fresh food for the barrier free Food Pantry, in the basement of the Silica side of the church, located at 701 Ward Street in Nelson. The Food Pantry is entirely volunteer run and is open every Friday between 9 and 11 am, including holidays. The Food Pantry Garden, consisting of three raised beds and trellises constructed with PVC pipe and hemp twine, was planted using seaweed, lime, sea soil, perlite, worm castings, soil mineralizer and alfalfa pellets, and watering has been enhanced by extra nutrients. Future plans include constructed composters with raspberries, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables planted nearby. www.kokanee-parish.com
Beach parking lot closed The Crescent Valley Beach parking lot will be closed until August 12, 2015. The RDCK, with assistance from the Ministry of Transportation, Yellow Head Road and Bridge, and Selkirk Paving, will be upgrading the parking lot over the next week in conjunction with the paving of Highway 6. www.rdck.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. There will be workshops as well as a Spirit Market at Lakeside Park with local vendors, a free concert, acro yoga, hoops and new this year, a kids zone. Events are hosted in many eclectic studios, venues and parks of Nelson. Early bird tickets are available now at: kootenayspiritfestival.ca
Poor water quality at Taghum Beach has resulted in the RDCK issuing a SWIM advisory. Swimming is NOT RECOMMENDED due to bacterial counts that exceed Health Canada guidelines. Illnesses that may be linked to unacceptable bacteria levels, include ear, nose and throat infection or stomach illnesses. The RDCK has posted signage at Taghum Beach to notify the public of poor beach water quality. For more information and updates visit: www.rdck.bc.ca
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. July 31 - Sun. Aug. 9 Fri. July 31live music live music Val Kilmer & The New Coke: 80’s Party! at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Patio Sessions with Patrick Bonin 7-9p.m. followed by Open stage at 9:30 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 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival http://www. kaslojazzfest.com
ongoing events Movie:Trainwreck 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome.
Sat. Aug 1 live music Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Dj Suplex and Milo Minute 9p.m. - 2am at The Royal 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: Trainwreck 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
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Sun. Aug 2 live music Expressions Open mic night at Lakeside Park 68:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and musical instruments. followed by movie (see below) Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Latin Flavours and Spicy Beats hosted by Soniko 6- 12am at the Royal Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special events 24th Annual Kaslo Jazz Festival http://www. kaslojazzfest.com JusDance community dance event at Lakeside Park 4-6 p.m. (rain cancels) Followed by Open Mic and Movie Under the Stars Movie Under the Stars: Roxanne (1987 Steve Martin) at Lakeside Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets (rain cancels)
ongoing events Movie: Trainwreck 4 and 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 p.m.. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30 a.m., Celebration 11:00 a.m.. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley 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. Aug. 3 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
special events Nelson Electric Tramway Society Museum Grand Opening 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. free streetcar rides and museum admission. Lakeside Park Car Barn, (right beside the soccer fields).
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. July 31 - Sun. Aug. 9 Mon. Aug. 3 cont’d ongoing events Movie: Trainwreck 7:30 p.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
Tues. Aug. 4 live music Jazz: Paul Landsberg 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge The Slocan Ramblers perform at The Blue House, 503 Fourth St, 7:30 P.m.. Tickets $15. KC Roberts & The Live Revolution FUNK! opening set: Alpine Conspiracy $20 awesome! at the Royal Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys
special events Mini Golf in the Library in the Storytime Room. 9 holes, 9 players. Ages 6 & up T- times at 10 & 11 a.m. and 1 & 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. http://nelson.bc.libraries.coop/
ongoing events Movie: Trainwreck 4 and 7:30 p.m. Civic Theatre Heritage Tours at St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral Silica & Ward Street 11-3, Tuesday-Saturday during July and August Summer Reading Club Terrific Tuesdays (6 to 9-year-olds) 10:30 a.m. – noon at the Nelson Public Library www.nelsonlibrary.ca Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St. Express News Update deadline for all press releases, ads and calendar listings: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue
Wed. Aug. 5 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter and featured singers at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www. humehotel.com/library-lounge Sofiella Watt and The Huckleberry Bandits 7$ at door 9p.m. at the Royal Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
special events Tofu Cooking Class 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. $5 workshop fee includes supper.
health classes 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
ongoing events Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Lake St. Health Coop at 7 p.m.. For further information call Gail at 250-352-7444 Movie: Trainwreck 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre 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. Aug. 6 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Dinner with Glennn Mitchel 6-8p.m. - no cover, Kristie McCracken 8-10p.m. followed by Ladies night DJ at the Royal DJ Evadebeats at Finley’s
special events Play: A Duet For One, 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, Advance tickets at Booksmyth $15/$10 www.nelsonsummertheatre.com
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie:The Search for Freedom 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Written by and directed by Nelson’s own Jon Long, Q & A after the film 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 Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Fri. Aug. 7ive 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.
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Fri. Aug. 7 cont’dive music Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo River Ranch, Salmo Maggie Shirley Exhibition Opening Reception 7p.m. Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar Play: A Duet For One, 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, Advance tickets at Booksmyth $15/$10 www.nelsonsummertheatre.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. 8 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 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 Keep the Beat is a music event down at Lakeside Park.It raises funds for War Child BC Pain Society CannaFest Music Festival in Grand Forks http://www.bcpainsociety.com/ cannafest-2015/ Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo River Ranch, Salmo Play: A Duet For One, 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, Advance tickets at Booksmyth $15/$10 www.nelsonsummertheatre.com
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
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Aug. 9 live music Expressions Open mic night at Lakeside Park 68:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and musical instruments. Followed by movie (see below) 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 Movie Under the Stars: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971 Gene Wilder) at Lakeside Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets (rain cancels) 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 Pirate Day on the SS Moyie sternwheeler in Kaslo. Family fun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo River Ranch, Salmo Play: A Duet For One, 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, Advance tickets at Booksmyth $15/$10 www.nelsonsummertheatre.com
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 Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month Nelson Covenant Church, 10:00 a.m., 702 Stanley St, Nelson, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Balfour Covenant Church, 9:30 a.m., 7741 Hwy 3A, Balfour, ecov.org, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives Junction Church, 10:00 a.m., 2480 Eden Rd, South Slocan, 250-359-5065, junctionchurch.com, Loving Jesus, Loving People, Transforming Lives St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m. continued on next page...
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Plan Ahead Play: A Duet For One, 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, Advance tickets at Booksmyth $15/$10 www.nelsonsummertheatre.com Monday, Aug 10 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 Play: Saltwater Moon, 8 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, Advance tickets at Booksmyth $15/$10 www.nelsonsummertheatre.com Fri-Sun Aug. 14-16 14th Annual Permaculture Design Course in Winlaw, www.kootenaypermaculture.com/ August 16-29 Plays: Saltwater Moon, 7 p.m., The Passage 9 p.m., TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate www.nelsonsummertheatre.com FriSun, Aug 21-23 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 Play: Loony Tunes, 8:30 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, www.nelsonsummertheatre.com Wed-Sun, Aug. 26-30
Plays The Passage, 7 p.m. TNT Playhouse corner of Ward & Carbonate, www.nelsonsummertheatre.com Thurs-Sat, Aug. 27-29 Roots Roundup w/ Brian Rosen & The WhatNow at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Sept. 11 Gabriel Palatchi Band at Spiritbar http://www. humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, Sept. 12 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 ANNIE Singalong: Capitol Season Opener (1982 version) 7 p.m. http://www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca/ Saturday, Sept. 19 Heritage BC’s Annual Conference: “The Main Thing” in Rossland. Learn how to leverage your downtown heritage assets to create cultural tourism opportunities. Tickets now on sale www.heritagebc.ca October 2-3 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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Fruitvale vandalism Since April 2015 Trail & Greater District RCMP members have responded to 4 seperate reports of vandalism at the Beaver Valley Middle School building located at 1800 Columbia Gardens Road in Fruitvale. There has been spray painting, broken windows and other vandalism occurring at this location, and police are seeking
the public’s assistance in identifying the person/s responsible. The school building is now privately owned since the school closed in 2002. Anyone with any information relating to these incidents is urged to contact the Trail & Greater District RCMP at 250-364-2566 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222tips(8477). submitted byt the Trail RCMP
Missing horse found dead The horse “Lakota” reported missing on Thursday, July 23 from the Blewett area was located deceased on Friday, July 24 by the owner a short distance from his property. Circumstances surrounding the animal’s death: deemed accidental. submitted byt the Nelson RCMP
Business donates four vehicles for Fire Rescue training
Nelson Fire Rescue was grateful toWestern Auto Wreckers for their donation and delivery of four vehicles to the training facility at Selkirk College. An auto extrication practice was conducted on July 20 for members of
the department. Western was asked to assist the department and without hesitation the business owner Cory Scanlon said “what do you require?” “We could not conduct this type of training without this commitment. This training is imperative to our mem-
bers to enhance & retain our skills in auto extrication.” says Mike Daloise, Nelson Fire Rescue Training Officer. The vehicles will remain on site for further training dates to be conducted this fall. submitted by Nelson Fire Rescue
Campfire ban still in effect in spite of recent rain Parts of southeast British Columbia have received varying amounts of rainfall over the past week, but the campfire ban that’s been in place since July 3 throughout the Southeast
Fire Centre’s jurisdiction will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified. This measure is in addition to Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions that are still in effect.
The weather forecast for the Southeast Fire Centre indicates a return to hot and dry conditions and fire danger ratings are expected to rise again quickly. submitted by Southeast Fire Centre
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
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One With My Phone They say our generation spends more time on our phones than interacting with the people in our lives face to face. While I don’t consider myself a large part of this problem, I see the point being made. It’s an issue that many people have, but I would like to offer my own perspective. I often spend so much time with technology, my personal relationships suffer. I tend to feel anxious in social situations and often have difficulties figuring out what an appropriate
response in various scenarios would be. It may sound trivial or silly to you, but there’s almost a manic obsessive-component of figuring out what’s appropriate and what isn’t. Thus, spending time with my phone is far more comforting in many situations. Of course, when I’m around company, I do the best I can to keep up with them and often put my phone elsewhere so it doesn’t provide a distraction. I feel as long as you spend time with the ones you care about, when it really truly matters.
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Opinion&Editorial Netherlands War Commemoration More About Peace In May I had the honour of being part of the Canadian delegation that went to the Netherlands by Alex Atamanenko, MP to take part in the commemoration of the liberation of that country from the Nazis by Canadians 70 years ago. In addition to the Prime Minister, MPs and officials we were accompanied by approximately 60 WWII veterans and their caregivers. I was particularly moved by a speech delivered by Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Minister of Finance, which began with the story of his father who at 15 years of age left home after the liberation to bicycle through Flanders and Britain during which time perfect strangers would invite him to stay in their homes. In the new era of peace and post-war reconstruction there was a very special sense of optimism and most importantly trust. In his speech Minister Dijsselbloem highlighted the relationship between trust and peace. “Peace requires trust; even when
you’re still far apart. Peace requires a willingness to move closer to others; even if your minds never quite meet. Peace requires willingness to compromise; even if you never reach complete agreement. Peace requires a willingness to come together; even if you can’t quite join hands,” remarked the Minister. “History compelled us to overcome mistrust. Peace requires trust. Trust creates freedom. What happens in a society dominated by mistrust? Suspicion and fear thrive. These are the enemies of peace and freedom in which we live. Mistrust creates deep divisions and can lead to conflict. Mistrust, hatred and conflict go hand in hand.” In another powerful speech Mayor Harry Keereweer of Groesbeek, compared the nature of freedom today to that which existed 70 years ago and noted some of the different challenges we face today such as how to preserve our planet for future generations. He worries that humanity is in danger of going metaphorically blind by failing to remember the real foundations upon which our free and safe societies were built. “Over these seventy years, we, as a society, have been given the opportunity to pass on that freedom
and change history forever. We have been given the opportunity to open our eyes, and look back. To look back at the atrocities committed by occupying forces, but also at our own wrongdoing. At our pain, but also at the pain of the people of the aggressors. Although difficult, it’s not impossible. More than anything else, it requires time. Peace time. Time we will not have if we engage in new wars, of any kind, anywhere.” In expressing his hope for seventy more years of peace Groesbeek’s Mayor warned about taking for granted the sacrifices it took to build the strong foundations of today’s society. This is especially important in the face of economic uncertainties and the anti-social behavior taking hold in many urban areas. The danger lies, “In closing our eyes to patterns repeating themselves. Patterns of us against them, putting our own people first, closing borders to foreigners,” declared the Mayor. “If we are ignorant to the signals from within our community, we will surely go metaphorically blind.” These were two powerful speeches by those whose families lived through the horror of war; a strong message for all of us in these turbulent times.
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