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Friday, Apr. 10, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 14
Baker Street’s gallery of outdoor sculptural art is soon to see a swap, just in time for the arrival of spring. And, according to Nelson’s Cultural Development Officer, Joy Barrett, if you fell in love with one of the existing sculptures, now is your chance to own or lease it and extend your enjoyment. Five sculptures currently grace the downtown: Seed by Nathan Smith, Rhythm of Being by Regine Neumann, To See & To Say by Serge Mozhnevsky, To Love Is To Be by Martin Eichinger, and Fir Cone by Kevin Kratz. All will come down in the beginning of April, to be replaced by five new works of art that will beautify the downtown for another year. The downtown sculpture program, urged by Nelson citizens who helped create the City’s Sustainable Waterfront and Downtown Master Plan, has proven to be a very cost-effective way to increase public art in the community, amounting to just one tenth the cost of outright purchasing the art. www.nelson.ca submitted
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Season Finale at Ellisons Saturday, Apr. 11, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.
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For the Ellison’s Season Finale, Elijah Larsen and Simon Stockner (from the Nelson folk/bles/rock band The Racket) will be accompanied by their great friend Dylan Ferris (from Andrew Parkhouse & The Magpies). Following them, Sofiella Watt and the Huckleberry Bandits are a motley mix of winsome folk, bruised with blues and infused with banjo, with heady jazz notes, a hint of country, and spicy gypsy undertones. Sofiella and and Huckleberry Jim are an Australian duo who have now added Lee Campese on percussion, David Reid on manbuilding community since 1988 dolin and Hunter Stanway on upright bass. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
Summer Youth Theatre auditions Sunday, Apr. 12, by appointment, Capitol Theatre This year’s Capitol Summer Youth Production will be MARY POPPINS by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, directed by Geoff Burns, music director Allison Girvan and choreographed by Lynette Lightfoot. The program runs daily, 9 am - 4 p.m. from June 29th - July 26 with five performances on July 23, 24, 25 & 26 at 7:30 p.m. and July 26 at 2:00 p.m.. Young actors of at least 12 years old interested should contact Eva at the Capitol Theatre to book an audition time at 250-352-6363. Box Office hours are Tuesday-Friday 12-4:30 p.m.. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Two poets at Oxygen Friday, Apr 10, 7 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance) K.L. Kivi will launch “Unknown Hum”, a collection of poetry exploring the terrain of living a mindful life passionately engaged with the natural world and activist politics. Sharing the evening will be Pemberton based author Katherine Fawcett launching her latest book, “The Little Washer of Sorrows”, a collection of short fiction that explores what happens when the building expected andsince usual community 1988 are replaced with elements of the rare and strange. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome. http://www.oxygenartcentre.org
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Marco Claveria plays latin music at Expressions Tuesday Apr. 14, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St
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Come out and enjoy this wonderful night of latin flavour. Put on your dancing shoes for this one of kind, vibrant performance! Born in Santiago Chile, Marco Claveria started is musical journey with Chilean folk music then moved on to study different styles such as Cuecas, Tonadas, and the Resbaloza as well as the Argentinian Samba. In Marco’s latest musical adventure, he join forces with some of Canada’s top musicians such as Keith Rempel, Jose Sanchez,Juan Carlos Gonzalez(Chocolate) and Daymar Calvario on Piano and Violin. Together they begin a new chapter in his musical journey. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eddy Music or $15 at the door. Doors open 7 :30 p.m. http://www.marcoclaveria.com https://www.facebook.com/ events/1400574650083143/
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Michael Jerome Browne Sunday, Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m., The Blue House, 503 4th St Folk-roots and blues artist Michael Jerome Browne is touring Canada with the release of his new album, Sliding Delta, a tribute to his early rural blues influences. He has won two Canadian Folk Music Awards and a Maple Blues Acoustic award. Tickets are $15 and available at Otter Books. Show starts at 7:30 at The Blue House, 503 4th St in Nelson. http://www.michaeljeromebrowne.com
Spring Awakening Market Saturday Apr. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hart Hall, 510 Carbonate St. The organizers of last years first annual Kootenay Spirit Festival (KSF) will be hosting their first follow-up event - the Spring Awakening Market: Health and Wellness Expo - acting as a fundraiser for this years second annual Spirit Festival that promises to build on the great energy and momentum of last years successful event. The Spring Awakening Market will be a community event with a health and wellness market featuring local practibuilding community since 1988 tioners 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
April Poetry Slam
Shakespeare’s The Tempest Friday, Apr. 10, Saturday, Apr. 11, 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. The Kootenay Home Educators (KHE) are excited to present Shakespeare’s, The Tempest, a musical theatre performance directed by Michael Calladine at the beginning of April in Nelson. The Tempest is a classic Shakespearean tragicomedy and considered to be one of his greatest works. Come out and support Nelson’s home learning community. Admission is by donation. https://www.facebook.com/ events/793342994069848/
Sunday, April 12, 7 p.m. (doors 6:30) John Ward Coffee on Baker Join April’s Poetry Slam feat. Laforge, with Live Poetry by Zaynab and door prizes of local art. This month’s event is raising money to send our February Slam winner (Laforge) to Vancouver, representing the Nelson Poetry Slam at SIPS festival. A night of word, connection, creating culture and fundraising! It’s sure to be a special and memorable night! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ nelsonpoetryslam
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SelfDesign Youth Film Festival
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Wedensday Apr. 15, Thursday, Apr 16, Wednesday, Apr. 22, Monday, Apr. 27 Nelson Civic Theatre This April, youth are dominating the local film scene with two film festivals: The Youth Film Festival, April 15th and 16th, organized by SelfDesign High students and the Vancouver International Mountain Film (VIMFF), April 22nd buildingFestival community since 1988 and 27th, a showing of some of the festival’s most popular films hosted by students in the SelfDesign WildEarth Outdoor Program as a fundraising effort for the program’s Adventure Workshop Series.. http://selfdesign.org
Grans to Grans Spring Bling
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 performances, information 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
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Saturday, Apr. 11, 1-4 p.m. Nelson United Church Hall, 602 Silica Street There is something new coming to Nelson this spring. The Nelson Grans to Grans are hosting a bedazzling Spring Bling women’s vintage accessory sale. Discover treasures for a steal! Jewellery, hats, handbags, scarves, you will even find new fabric ends and wool bits. There is a lot to choose from to brighten up your wardrobe! Strutters is providing a wee fashion show and refreshments will be available. All proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. http://nelsongrans2grans.weebly. com/spring-bling-2015.html
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Aquatic Centre bids rejected
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has rejected all bids for renovating the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre, the Regional District of Central Kootenay said today, meaning that the centre will not close on May 1st, as previously announced. Before going to tender, the RDCK consulted with an external design team and a quantity surveyor to estimate the cost of the project. The commission and RDCK board approved a $4.92 million budget with borrowing not to exceed $4.5 million for all renovations. The two qualifying bids received were over budget by at least $1.2 million. Renovations had been scheduled to begin May 1 and take about eight months to complete. To establish a new project timeline and tender process, RDCK staff will further review the two tenders it received, meet with the project design team over the next three weeks and report back to the Recreation Commission on April 27. http://www.rdck.ca
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Power project completed The Waneta Expansion Limited Partnership (WELP), a partnership between Fortis Inc., Columbia Power Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, announced today that the Waneta Expansion Project near Trail is now online and generating power. The $900 million 335 MW expansion adds a second powerhouse, immediately downstream of the Waneta Dam on the Pend d’Oreille River, that shares the existing hydraulic head. The project was completed six weeks ahead of schedule and on budget while maintaining an excellent safety and environmental protection record. http://columbiapower.org/projects/ waneta-expansion-project/
Youth environmental training This summer, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society’s BC Chapter (CPAWS-BC) will build the capacity of 25 youth from the Kootenays. Take Back the Wild will provide free, comprehensive training for young people under 30 to become conservation leaders on local environmental issues that matter to them. It will also continue the network of passionate leaders across BC who work together to protect BC’s wild spaces. The project will kick off in Johnson’s Landing from June 5-7, 2015. After the training weekend, participants will partner with local community groups or start their own local, conservation project. http://cpawsbc.org/campaigns/takeback-the-wild
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Women’s financial literacy
Mondays, Apr. 13 to May 11, 6:30 p.m. the Nelson and District Women’s Centre The Circle of Habondia and the Nelson and District Women’s Centre are offering a five session strengths-based, empowering, financial literacy course aimed at women, especially those on a small budget. Limited spaces so register soon. $5 per session donation suggested. www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
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
Book sale fundraiser Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 717 Vernon Street (Senior Citizens’ Association Branch #51) The Nelson Women’s Centre library has downsized and is holding a sale of used books. Most books will go for a dollar, or fill up a book bag for five dollars or less! www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 10 - Sun. Apr. 19 Fri. Apr. 10 live music
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Humans w/ Mooves + Beach Season at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys Max & Miche also Johnny Magick 6-8p.m. Friday Night Live Open Stage 9p.m. at the Royal Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Balfour Beach Inn Open Stage Hosted by Estevan. Come make or enjoy some live music.
The Tempest performed by the Kootenay Home Educators 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St. Acrylic Painting Workshop with Julie Elliot 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar Nelson Grans to Grans SPRING BLING SALE fundraiser at Nelson United Church Hall 1 to 4p.m.. Kid-Sized Book Sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nelson Public Library - lower level
Movie: What We Do In the Shadows 4 p.m.,Get Hard 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
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Poetry Book Launch: K.L. Kivi’s “Unknown Hum” 7 p.m. at Oxygen Art Centre The Tempest performed by the Kootenay Home Educators 4 p.m., Covenant Church , 702 Stanley St.
ongoing events Movie: Get Hard 7 p.m. What We Do In the Shadows 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 p.m., Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Apr. 11 live music Naomi Klein is an award-winning Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and international best selling author. 7:30 p.m. Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar MOFO Jones w/ The Magpies at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Ellison’s Season Finale Sessions: Elijah & Simon (from The Racket) w/Dylan, Sofiella Watt & Huckleberry Bandits, 1-3 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Al Woodman 6-7 p.m., Chealsea 7-8p.m. then Deep Valley and Party on Hight Street at the Royal
Movie: What We Do In the Shadows 7 p.m., Get Hard 9 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. 12 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Michael Jerome Browne at The Blue House, 503 4th St, 7:30 P.m., April 12, $15.
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Argentine Tango at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 6-8 p.m. Beginner lessons, 8-10 p.m. Milonga and demo by VG Tango 250-354-3910 By donation. Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. John Ward Coffee on Baker Aprils Poetry Slam feat! The Capitol Theatre 27th annual Summer Youth Program Auditions for Mary Poppins! Call to book a time (250) 352-6363.
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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 10 - Sun. Apr. 19 Sun. Apr. 12 cont’d 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
Mon. Apr. 13 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 Movie: Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem 11 a.m., Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Tues. Apr. 14 live music
Marco Claveria plays Cuban and Brazilian music at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 at Eddy Music, $15 at the door 250-354-3910 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 “The Workshop” 9p.m. Experimental, raw - hosted by Andrew, with Dale, Luke & Rhys at the Royal
health classes Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
ongoing events Movie. Get Hard 7 p.m., What We Do In the Shadows 9 p.m.at Civic Theatre Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Wed. Apr. 15 live music
Open mic night at Expressions, 554 Ward St. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910
Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys Yellow Jack Band, R&B and Soul 8p.m. Open Mic with Travis 10 p.m. at the Royal
special events SelfDesign Youth Film Festival 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
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 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 Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6p.m. -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www. nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- techclub.info
NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:305:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 p.m. (250)352-7727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2p.m. 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St.
Thurs. Apr. 16 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 Anna Katarina, piano & Vocals 6-8pm at the Royal
special events SelfDesign Youth Film Festival at the Civic Theatre
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie: Tiff’s Canada’s Top Ten Student Film Festival 7 p.m.at Civic Theatre 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 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... Submit your Calendar Events listings at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 10 - Sun. Apr. 19
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.
ongoing events 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
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
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. 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.
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. 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
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Poetry Night at the Nelson Public Library featuring Ontario poet Ellen S. Jaffe, Nelson poet Jane Byers, and poetry slam regular Damian John 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Tuesday, Apr. 21 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. Tuesday, Apr. 21 Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 79 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Thursday, Apr. 23 KootsMove Festival of Dance! Performances, Workshops & Information Kiosks at the Capitol Theatre & Legion Hall www.facebook.com/ KootsMove Saturday, Apr. 25 Kirsten Ludwig & Abraham play soulful electric jazz folk with a pop twist at Expressions, 554 Ward st. 8 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 25 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Apr. 10 - Sun. Apr. 19
Plan Ahead cont’d 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 Linda Ruan’s Piano Concert , Nelson, United Church 7 p.m. 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 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
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
What’sOn at Expressions www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson coming up
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 8 p.m. Marco Claveria plays Cuban and Brazilian music Wednesday, Apr. 15, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Friday, Apr. 17, 8 p.m. Douglas Francis Mitchell plays New Age Folk Wednesday, Apr. 22, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Thursday, Apr. 23, 8 p.m. Zaac Pick, singer-songwriter Saturday, Apr. 25, 8 p.m. Kirsten Ludwig & Abraham play soulful electric jazz folk with a pop twist Wednesday, Apr. 29, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Saturday, May 9, 8 p.m. Campbell & Green, singer-songwriter duo Friday May 15, 8 p.m. Towers and Trees play indie rock Thursday, May 21 8 p.m. Roxanne Potvin, singer-songwriter Saturday, May 23 8 p.m. Lucas Chaisson, singer-songwriter Tuesday, June 16 8 p.m. Jonny Miller, folk singer-songwriter Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m. James Gray plays country folk
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Nelson Fire Rescue: 800 Block Victoria At 11:33 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 7 result of the damage to the hydro lines. Nelson Fire Rescue responded to the Nelson Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the basement of a residence in the 800 block of Victoria Street. All on duty members responded immediately with four additional members responding from home. Upon arrival of the first crew, smoke was observed coming from the basement as well as electrical lines on the ground in the yard. The first arriving crew’s primary objective was to have the electrical power shut off as it appeared that the fire was probably a
Once Nelson Hydro was able to shut off the power crews were able to enter the building and extinguish the fire. All occupants were able to exit the building safely after being alerted to the fire conditions by the smoke alarm in the basement. The fire originated in the basement as a result of the damage to the hydro lines outside. The Nelson Fire Department, BC Safety Authority Electrical Branch, and Worksafe BC are all investigating this incident.
the incident with two fire engines and two utility vehicles. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Damage is estimated at $20000. Nelson Fire Rescue would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that all electrical lines should be treated as if they are dangerous until an electrical utility representative confirms that they are not. submitted by Nelson Fire Rescue
suspect sent to Alberta On Wednesday, Apr. 1, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Nelson Police Department received information from the RCMP regarding a male wanted on several outstanding warrants from Alberta for trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking, breaching court orders, and failing to attend court. On Thursday, April 2, just after midnight, this male was recognized by a member of the Nelson Police Department walking in the downtown core and subsequently arrested. The male was escorted to the Nelson
RCMP and later transported back to Alberta to deal with his outstanding matters. suspect sent to Quebec On Friday, Apr. 3, while investigating an unrelated matter, the Nelson Police Department went to a residence and found an insecure door. After making numerous attempts to have someone come to the door, the attending members entered the residence to ensure no crime had occurred and there was no need for police or any medical concerns. The attending members encountered a
male who verbally provided his identity. Shortly after, the Nelson Police Department discovered the male provided a false name and determined that the male was wanted in Quebec for robbery, kidnapping, forcible confinement, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon, fleeing from police, and had been incarcerated but fled from the institution. The male was arrested and transported to the Nelson Police Department to be transported to the originating province in the upcoming days. submitted by the Nelson City Police
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Cats are often animals that are often either loathed or loved. Where do I stand on such a hot topic issue? Coming from a dog lover, I personally love both animals. They provide comfort at times of need and are companions that we can all cherish greatly.
Cats: The Argument
Cats are great. Sure, they don’t listen, and sure you can argue whether or not they really care about their owners, but they provide companionship for many of us unable to own a dog, or those who would just prefer to have a cat. Cats also have a tendency to sleep everywhere, which is adorable.
I am personally more of a dog person. However this does not mean that I don’t love and adore cats as well. It’s an argument you may assume has a side to choose, but the reality is that it is not. Feel free to get one or the other or even get both, I’m sure they will greatly appreciate it.
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
Calling for Climate Justice A commentary by David Boyd and Laura Sacks of the Nelson & Area Climate Justice Discussion Group If we do not seriously reduce Green House Gas levels at a greater strategy for achieving this. We need Green House Gas emissions and get proportion per capita than the rest of a national strategy with respect to a to a zero-carbon economy soon, our the developed world. price on carbon. We need the eliminaCanadian landscape—from coast to It is time to get serious about tion of subsidies to fossil fuel compacoast to coast—will be entirely dif- moving to a zero-carbon economy. nies and increase of subsidies to alterferent than we experience today. (For BC and Québec have put a price on nate energy initiatives and research. a greater exploration of the data pre- carbon, and Ontario will very soon. The Clean energy sector needs a level sented in this letter, please consult As BC has proven, putting a price on playing field so that it can grow even Acting on Climate Change: Solutions carbon will NOT kill the economy in more in our move to a zero-carbon from Canadian Scholars.) spite of what Prime Minister Harper future. On a per capita basis, only 25.7% asserts. FYI, clean technology jobs Our provinces’ premiers are meetof our energy usage comes from low- numbered 23,700 (and growing) ver- ing in Québec City on April 14th to carbon sources; the world average is sus the tar sands jobs numbering talk climate. Mr. Harper has refused 18.3%. Sweden’s per capita use of 22,340. to create meaningful climate justice low-carbon energy is 68%! We can do Canada committed to reducing strategies; it is therefore incumbent better than 25%! Green House Gas emissions by 17% upon our premiers to set the direction On a per capita basis, our average below 2005 levels by 2020, but that for pricing carbon and for implementenergy consumption is higher than the target is not achievable. Canada also ing a carbon fee and dividend program developed world; we consume twice set a goal of holding global warm- together. the average of Europeans. In other ing to less than 2 degrees C, but the Send your provincial premier a words, we Canadians contribute to federal government does not have a strong message to act!
Fish Heads and Flowers A big bouquet of flowers to the lovely individual who found a package I had dropped outside my car parked in the mall lot, I did not even know that I had lost it so thank you so much for your honesty and your integrity. I had just bought a scarf and guess it fell out of my car upon exiting Thanks again we need more people like you! Signed: grateful
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Survey&Editorial Is being a politician a career position or a community service? I am a member of Canadian Federation of Independent By Nelson Becker Businesses. They regularly send out questionnaires which serve both the purposes of encouraging a better business climate in Canada as well as giving us things to think about. The most recent survey questioned whether municipal politicians should have a limit
on terms of office. On the plus side to being no term limits, their argument was the longer someone is in office, the more experience they have and potentially the more effectively they can do their job. On the other side, term limits encourage fresh new ideas and push politicians to be more expedient in addressing citizen concerns. One of the reasons that this association is asking this question
is because voter participation is at a new low. I believe the mayoral position should have a limit of two terms and then be forced to take a minimum of a one term break. At this time, I would not put a limit on long-standing councilors. I think this would have the effect of keeping voter interest up and would work as one more tool to encourage voter participation.
This Week’s Survey Question 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?
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Last Week’s Survey Question
How to you communicate electronically? What kind of electronic messaging do you use?
E-mail 100% Texting 50% Facebook
63%
Do you think you get too many e-mails?
Yes 12% No 50% Sometimes 38%
How many emails do you recieve daily?
Rarely get any 6%
Twitter 6%
1-5 12.5%
Do you use filters on your email?
5-10 38%
Yes 44% No 37% I don’t know what you are talking about. 19% Comments I could really use some advice on how to manage all the emails I get. I have removed myself from all unnecessary lists, but I still always have more than I can deal with. When I tried filters, important things often went unnoticed because they were out of sight. Ii try to re-read my outgoing emails at least once before pushing “send”.
10-25 12.5%
25-50 31%
A lot of people rely too much on it. I realize that often, it makes me more lazy, instead of creating with my hands and be more active. I find that it enables people to be more anti-socials. I find connections superficials, with friends. On a better note, I could find good informations and interesting subjects
still love email over facebook and twitter Texting is a very efficient way to communicate with people Love technology! More of it! ts just here, no big deal. No need to be obsessed with it or ruled by it, just a useful part of life.
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