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Children’s art show
Opening: Friday, May 1, 5-7 p.m. Show: Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre 320 Vernon St (back alley) Oxygen Art Centre is pleased to present the work of grade 3 and 4 elementary students working through the Artist In the Classroom program. Students from two local elementary schools have been working with local artist, Jennifer McAuley to create a series of one of a kind, handmade, Art Cards to trade, exhibit and collect. Each week for the last few months the students have taken part in a workshop nity since 1988 session series that introduces young artists to unique forms of visual expression. Each student has created a series of art cards that they can keep or trade. www.oxygenartcentre.org
RDCK commissions mural The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is celebrating BC Water Week from May 3 – 9, by commissioning a mural that illustrates the importance of water. The RDCK invited a Visual Arts Class from LVR High School in Nelson to design a regional focused water conservation themed mural for a large metal storage container located at the RDCK’s head office at 202 Lakeside Drive. This sea-can is used to store a wide range of equipment and supplies used in the daily management of the 19 RDCK-owned water systems. RDCK’s Facebook page for further updates and photos of the students painting and of the completed murals. www.facebook.com/ rdcentralkootenay
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Spenst poetry reading Sunday, May 3, 7 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St (back alley) Oxygen Art Centre is presenting the latest work by Vancouver based poet Kevin Spenst. Jabbering with Bing Bong (Anvil Press 2015,) is Spenst’s much-anticipated debut collection of poetry. The work opens as a coming-of-age narrative of lower-middle class life in Vancouver’s suburb of Surrey, embroidered within a myriad of pop-culture and “post-Mennonite.” Slocan based poet Barbara Curry Mulcahy will join Kevin Spenst for the reading. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome. www.oxygenartcentre.org Submit your Fish Heads and Flowers at www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html
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Choral jazz concert Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral, 720 Ward St. “An Evening of Luminous Jazz” with two of Nelson’s great local choirs, Nelson Choral Society and Cottonwood Singers. This concert of contemporary choral works, under the direction of Kathleen Neudorf, includes a sacred jazz mass imbued with swing, funk, groove and soul. nelsonchoralsociety.org
Pianist Linda Ruan concert
Friday, May 1, 7 p.m. Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street Praised for “a great passion and poise” in her performance, Linda Ruan has participated in many local and international music festivals and piano competitions where she has received numerous scholarships and awards. http://bcrmta.bc.ca/young-artist
Shari Ulrich in Castlegar Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m., Old Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar Shari Ulrich is a two-time Juno Award winner and inductee into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame but is probably best known in the Kootenays as part of the fabled and beloved Pied Pumkin. Tickets are $20 and are available in downtown Castlegar at Mother Natures and at Uptown at Cafe Books, as well as at the door www.theoldtheatre.com
Canoe expert at Library Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. Nelson Public Library Canoe expert Sanford Osler celebrates an iconic and historic vessel— the canoe—in his new book Canoe Crossings: Understanding the Craft that Helped Shape British Columbia, published by Heritage House. Osler offers a colourful look at the cultural history of the canoe in a free talk and slideshow at the Nelson Library. http://www.heritagehouse. ca/book_details.php?isbn_ upc=9781927527740
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Sturgeon release in Trail Tuesday May 5, 3-5.30 p.m. Gyro Park in Trail
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It is time to touch the “ancients of the deep� and release your very own prehistoric-like fish into the Columbia River. The annual Juvenile White Sturgeon Release, hosted by the Upper Columbia White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (UCWSRI), will be the only public event for the Columbia River release will be in Trail, although there will be student events in various locations. The event is free and everyone is welcome. For more information call the BC Hydro office at 250-365-4550, and to find out more about the UCWSRI visit www.uppercolumbiasturgeon.org Submit your Letter to the Editor at:
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Bikes Not Pipe 4-day ride
Critical Mass Bike Ride Saturday, May 2, noon in front of Nelson Civic Theatre Bikes Not Pipes is taking to the streets for the 2nd annual Critical Mass Bike Ride. The ride starts at noon and will travel through Nelson streets to a rally in Lakeside Park at about 1 p.m.. The theme for this year’s rally is “Change the government in Ottawa�. One of the slogans for the Critical Mass Ride is “Be Radical. VOTE!� The election is scheduled for October 19th, but could come much earlier. The volunteer Bikes Not Pipes group is asking everyone to bring signs, noisemakers, loud voices, music, banners and dress up to make the ride another great and exciting event. www.facebook.com/ groups/266757113395258
Thursday, May 7, 10 a.m., starting at Nelson City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Sleep is for Sissies, Winlaw Friday, May 8, Winlaw to Silverton, 6:30 p.m. Cup and Saucer Cafe Saturday, May 9, Silverton to Kaslo, 6:30 p.m. Bluebelle Bistro
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The Bikes Not Pipes crusading riders are setting out for the 2nd Annual tour of the Kootenay loop, up Tuesday and Thursday mornings, the Slocan Valley over to Kaslo and May 11-June 4, Women’s Centre back to Nelson. The plan is for stops The Nelson and District Women’s Thursday evening in Winlaw, Friday Centre’s free volunteer training evening in New Denver and Saturday program, Rooted building in Community, evening in Kaslo. Organizers invite community since 1988 offers local and area women the everyone to ride along for the whole opportunity to build strengths, gain trip, or just an hour. Evenings they are valuable skills, and contribute their have a gather with dinner – or just for time and energy as volunteers in coffee – and discussion of activism, their communities. Offered twice the federal election and energizing a year at the Women’s Centre, the “Blockadia�. program consists of eight sessions https://www.facebook.com/ of 2.5 hours, events/813351175426011/ www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
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Work has begun on the new Food Cupboard Garden on Hoover street. Garden tools, a shed, picnic tables and wheelbarrows are urgently needed – please contact Kim at (250)354-1633, if you can donate any. http://foodcupboard.org
Nelson Garden Festival Saturday May 9, 10 a.m. to 3 pm in the 200 block of Baker St. The 14th Annual Nelson Garden Festival is set to run on Mother’s Day photo by J Krebs weekend. More than 50 vendors and Wolverine: a project to research the community groups will be on hand abundance and connectivity of Wolverine with perennials, annuals, vegetable in the South Columbia Mountains is one starts, trees, furniture, flowers - just of many funded projects announced about everything a gardener needs to by the Fish and Wildlife Compensation (FWCP). For a full list of projget started or add to an already great Program ects supported by the FWCP visit endeavor. There will also be dancers fwcp.ca. and music. This colorful and lively market draws hundreds of gardeners, International Workers’ Day from all walks of life, for a five hour garden shopping spree, rain or shine. Friday, May 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In front of Castlegar City Hall www.ecosociety.ca The West Kootenay Labour SD8 budget passed Council (WKLC) invites all resiAt the Regular Open Board dents of the Castlegar area to join Meeting held on April 21st, the SD8 in celebrating International Workers’ (Kootenay Lake) Board of Education Day. also known as May Day, with passed the Preliminary Budget for the a free barbecue May Day celebrates 2015-2016 school year in the amount improvements in wages, benefits and of $59.2 million. For more informa- working conditions through workers’ tion about the Budget process, please collective struggle. visit: https://westkootenaylabourcouncil. http://www.sd8.bc.ca/?page_ wordpress.com/ id=3814
Saturday, May 2, 1 p.m., the Lakeside Labyrinth in Rotary Lakeside Park The public is invited to join the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group in their annual celebration of World Labyrinth Day by Walking As One At 1:00. Thousands of people around the globe will be walking a labyrinth at 1:00 pm in their respective time zones to create a rolling wave of labyrinth walking. www.labyrinth.kics.bc.ca
Winlaw school needs votes
Voting begins on Monday, May 4 Winlaw school is once again in the voting pool for funding the Growing Nature Stewards Program and asks for community voting support. Growing Nature Stewards is an aspect of the Winlaw Indigenous Leadership Development (WILD) initiative at Winlaw school. This program facilitates environmental education to create experiential learning and stewardship by accessing local resources, developing sustainable education tools and studying diverse habitats. Primary learning takes place in the outdoor classroom and permaculture gardens at Winlaw Elementary School, with enhanced learning through accessing diverse local habitats. There is voting daily at http://learningproject.cst.org/ ideas/768 To put your business card in the Express News Update call 250-354-3910
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Climate activism course May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 7-9 p.m. Victoria Street campus (KSA 606 Victoria St Learn how to influence policy and shape the future of your community, your nation and the world! Guest speakers, light reading and facilitated discussion will culminate in group projects. Sponsored by the Nelson EcoSociety and the Mir Centre for Peace. Facilitated by David Reid, ED for Nelson Ecosociety and special guests. FREE but pre-registration is required. (250) 352-2821
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Jumbo construction halted The BC EnvironmentalAssessment Office advised the proponents of the controversial Jumbo Glacier Resort that the building footprints installed last fall are in violation of the project’s environmental certificate. In a letter to Oberto Oberti dated April 24, Manager of Compliance Autumn Cousins ordered that all construction activity cease unless the proponent is successful in applying for an amendment to the Environmental Certificate. An independent analysis of avalanche risk found that the two floating sub-
floors constructed in October 2014 are partially or entirely within areas with medium to high risk of avalanche. Although the developer says the risks can be mitigated, the environmental certificate states that all building must be outside of the hazard area and does not address mitigation. The EAO’s compliance letter suggests that the proponent can apply for an amendment to the certificate to allow buildings in the hazard area with appropriate mitigation. www.ecosociety.ca
Peak Freaks support Nepal Oct. 11-16, Everest region and Nov. 11-21, Sangachok After years of leading treks to Nepal and up Everest, local trekking company Peak Freaks says regarding the recent earthquakes, “the best thing we can do for Nepal in the wake of this tragic event is to continue going to Nepal. The sooner they can have a sense of normal in their lives, the faster they can heal and rebuild.” building community since 1988 Putting their money where their mouth is, Peak Freaks is organizing two rebuilding treks where 100% of the proceeds will go to the villages for rebuilding. More information on these treks and other relief efforts in Nepal may be found at: http://peakfreaks.com
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Kootenay cooperation! The West Arm Outdoors Club (WAOC) has been working on building a fishing platform just east of downtown Procter - across from the Balfour ferry terminal - for over five years. This is in close proximity to where Nelson Hydro is running their line as part of the Outlet area upgrades. Nelson Hydro amended their routing slightly and provided mechanical assistance to club members replacing I-beam cross members. (submitted by Nelson Hydro)
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 1 - Sun. May 10 Fri. May 1 live music Linda Ruan’s Piano Concert , Nelson, United Church 7 p.m. Dragon Fli Empire w/ DJ Cosm 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. Orit Shimoni gives house concert at Bonnie B’s in Nelson (email bakerbon@gmail.com for reservations) www.oritshimoni.com Jimmy Lewis, solo, Johnny Magick - card tricks 6-8pm Friday night Live Open Jam 9pm at the royal
special events Adopt-a-Pot SEEDS Annual Fundraiser 10 a.m.-noon SEEDS Greenhouse at Lakeside Park Children’s Art Opening and Exhibition at Oxygen Art Centre 5-7 p.m., 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance) International Workers’ Day celebration with the West Kootenay Labour Council (WKLC) free BBQ lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spirit Square at Castlegar City Hall
ongoing events Movie: Home 7 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. May 2 live music UZ w/ Yan Zombie + Shiny Things 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 Shari Ulrich at Old Castle Theatre 185 Columbia Ave,Castlegar 7:30 p.m. $20
An Evening of Luminous Jazz with Nelson Choral Society and Cottonwood Singers 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro-Cathedral 720 Ward Street. Admission by donation. Matts Choice - members of the Tuques - Folk/ Rock door $6, 9pm at the Royal
special events West Kootenay Under19 Film Festival at the Rossland Miners Hall 6 p.m.. Admission $5 Critical Mass Bike Ride noon in front of Nelson Civic Theatre 19th Annual Castlegar Garden Club Plant Sale. 9:00-Noon. Castlegar Station Museum: 400 ? 13th Avenue Castlegar Winlaw May Water Day - music, food, parade from 1-2pm, children’s activities, silent auction, & plant sale. FUN! World Labyrinth Day; Walking As One At 1:00 p.m. Lakeside Labyrinth in Rotary Lakeside Park www.labyrinth.kics.bc.ca
ongoing events Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 Movie: Home 7 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. May 3 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.
special events Vancouver poet Kevin Spenst and Slocan poet Barbara Curry Mulcahy reading 7 p.m. Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St (back alley entrance)
ongoing events Movie: Home 4 p.m. & 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 1 - Sun. May 10 Sun. May 3 cont’d 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. May 4 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 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. May 5 live music Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys Open Mic Hip Hop Night w/ Evade Beatz DJ Ripple 9pm at the Royal
ongoing events Movie. Home 7 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. May 6 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. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys Open stage Hosted by Darnell Stephens 9pm at The Royal
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 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 Wild & Wacky Wednesdays special activities for youth 12 and up at the Nelson Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Nelson People In Pain support group 1:303:30 at Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre 812 Stanley St. on the first Wednesday of every month Seniors’ meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All Seniors Welcome. Preschool Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m. 250-825-4105 Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St 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.
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. May 7 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 6-8pm Ladies Night Reggae W/ Selectah Meszenjah guests Rhapsody & Shasta at the Royal
special events Canoe expert Sanford Osler gives free talk and slideshow at the Nelson Library 7 p.m. Dance Umbrella Showcase 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Bikes Not Pipes 2nd Annual tour of the Kootenay loop: Nelson, Slocan Valley, Kaslo and back to Nelson. Meet at Nelson City Hall at 10 a.m. return May 10.
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie: Clouds of Sils Maria 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space 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 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. May 1 - Sun. May 10
Moontricks w/ MetaphOracle + Subclaim at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Campbell & Green house concert at 802 Fifth 7:30 p.m. 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.
The Council Of Canadians Nelson Chapter regular monthly meeting 10 am at 101 baker street, nelson. All welcome. Info: 352-9871 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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Dance Umbrella Showcase 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Creston Valley Bird Festival http://crestonvalleybirds.ca/fieldpersonnel.html
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11 a.m.. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 p.m., Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. May 9 live music
Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. May 10 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.
special events Creston Valley Bird Festival http://crestonvalleybirds.ca/fieldpersonnel.html Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast 9am-12pm Passmore Hall 3656 Old Passmore Rd Adults $9 Children under 12 $5 Silent Auction and Plant Sale Prepared by Passmore Seniors Assoc.
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Fort Knox Five w/ DJ Soup 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
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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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
Dance Umbrella Showcase 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Creston Valley Bird Festival http://crestonvalleybirds.ca/fieldpersonnel.html 14th Annual Nelson Garden Festival 10 am to 3 pm in the 200 block of Baker St.
ongoing events Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Register at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 p.m., Poolshark (pool) 7-9 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
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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
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(paid listing) 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 http://roadtocompassion.com/your-treasure-map-forgreat-relationships-nelson-bc-0514-16/ May 14, 15, 16 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 1 - Sun. May 10
Plan Ahead cont’d Towers and Trees play indie rock 8 p.m. at Expressions. 554 Ward St. Tickets $15 advance at Eddy Music and at the door www.facebook. com/expressionsnelson Friday May 15 Mat the Alien w/ Shiny Things at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, May 15 The Whole School invites parents and their preschool aged children to a Ready-Set-Learn workshop between 10:30-noon. Friday, May 15 The Capitol Theatre presents Ramshackle Theatre at 7:30pm Sci-Fi Double feature, a cardboard puppet show. Tickets capitoltheatre.bc.ca Saturday, May 16 Lint + Subspace w/ guests at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, May 16
The Capitol Theatre presents Ramshackle Theatre at 2 pm Sci-Fi Double feature, a cardboard puppet show. Tickets capitoltheatre.bc.ca Sunday, May 17 “Ahead Of The Curve” Relay Race from Shriners Hospitals for Children Spokane WA to Nelson BC! 11:00am - 11:30am 115 Hall Street at the Gazebo Monday, May 18 Roxanne Potvin, singer-songwriter 8 p.m. at Expressions. 554 Ward St. Tickets $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 at the door www.facebook. com/expressionsnelson Thursday, May 21 Carmanah w/ The Magpies at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Wednesday, May 22 Roller Derby Bout: Killjoys vs RTRG 5 p.m. Valley Brutality vs Dam City Rollers 7 p.m. at Cominco Arena, Trail Saturday, May 23
Lucas Chaisson, singer-songwriter at Expressions. 554 Ward St. Tickets $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 at the door www.facebook. com/expressionsnelson Saturday, May 23 LongWalkShortDock 2/ RiM Visuals at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, May 23 Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 79 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Thursday, May 28 Gay Nineties at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Thursday, May 28 EcoSociety fundraiser: Spring into Spring! 7 p.m. at the Hume Hotel Saturday, May 30 2015 Kootenay Music Awards at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, May 30
What’sOn at Expressions www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson coming up
Wednesday, May 6, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Wednesday, May 13, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday 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
Expressions supports local, we serve: Drinking Chocolate
Cloud Mountain Tea
Iced Coconut Cream
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson Police Reports Bear incident On April 28, at approximately 10:41 pm, the Nelson Police Department received a request for service in the Uphill area due to a bear breaking into a residential garbage can holder. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public that this is the time for bears to be looking for food and to ensure that garbage, compost and waste products are disposed of in a secure manner to avoid any possible confrontations with wildlife. If you see a bear in your area, please contact the Nelson Police Department at (250) 354-3919 or the RAPP Hotline at 1-877-952-7277 or online at www.rapp.bc.ca. Two public intoxication arrests On April 29, at approximately 10:55 a.m., the Nelson Police Department received a request for service in the 100 block of Silica Street for an intoxicated male yelling and swearing at people in the area. Upon police arrival, the intoxicated male was taken into custody and was found to be breaching conditions of his release. The male was remanded into custody for court and is facing one charge of Breach of Undertaking. On April 27, at approximately 4:20 pm, the Nelson Police Department received a request for service in the 600 block of Highway 3A for an intoxicated male yelling, swearing, and exposing himself to traffic. Upon police arrival, the intoxicated male was taken into custody and later released when sober. The male was released on conditions
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and police are recommending charges of Causing a Disturbance. Fake gun brandished On Saturday, April 25 at 4 p.m. the Nelson Police were called and advised a male was pointing a firearm in the 400 block Ward St. The caller believed the gun was an “airsoft” and not a real one. NPD members attended and found a 35 year old local male, known to them, standing on the sidewalk with what looked to be a revolver in hand. He saw the police and quickly concealed it in a pocket. Members took him into custody without incident and quickly confirmed the caller was correct in that the revolver, fortunately, was not a real one. The male was transported to NPD office and will face charges relating to the replica firearm and breaching condition of an order he was under already. Theft from home On Wednesday, April 22 a local family arrived back from an extended vacation to find their home broken into. It appears the culprits discovered the unoccupied home and used it as a flop house. While there the culprits searched the home, stealing jewelry and precious metals. The Nelson police Department along with the RCMP forensic identification unit are investigating. If you have any information that might assist in identifying the culprits or recovering the stolen items please call Crimestoppers at 1-800222-8477 or Cst Hannah at the Nelson Police Department 250-354-3919.
Dispose safely of prescription drugs
Car break-ins Recently there has been a rash of thefts from cars in Nelson. It appears culprits are targeting unlocked vehicles all over Nelson and stealing change, GPS’s, satellite radios, and any other easily transportable items that have some value. Please remember the following when parking your car for the night: Lock ALL of your vehicle’s doors: This is true even if you plan on only being gone for “just a second”. Remember, it only takes seconds to steal items from your car. It’s not uncommon, for thieves to walk down a row of parked vehicles, looking for unlocked doors. Also, make sure car windows aren’t left open. submitted by the Nelson City Police
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Saturday, May 9 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nelson pharmacies: People’s, Remedy’s, Shoppers, Walmart and Pharmasave Residents of Nelson and area have an medication has become a public safety unwanted or expired medications to keep opportunity to quickly and easily dispose issue for communities and police servic- them away from individuals for whom of old and unused prescription medica- es across the country, who are working they were never intended. tions that they may have in their home. together to draw attention to this public The abuse of prescription medicaAll Pharmacies in the City of Nelson are safety concern by participating in the tions can lead to incidents of overdose equipped for residents to drop off medi- Prescription Drug Drop Off Day. and, in some cases, death. cations that they no longer need. People’s, Remedy’s, Shoppers, submitted by the The misuse and abuse of prescription Walmart and Pharmasave will accept Nelson City Police
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Survey&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
As we grow and change we often lose touch with those we care about and those we associate ourselves with. As much as we’d like to keep in touch, sooner or later you are bound to lose a
Growing Away
few friends this way. Keeping in touch can be difficult but if someone is very important to you. You need to put in the effort to do so. With advancements in technology this is now easier then ever. You can also choose to even
write a letter if you feel the need. Like many of you I have grown away from many people I value dearly and it still iritates me to this day. You have the power to keep in touch, the question is whether or not you do so.
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
Last Week’s Survey Question Imagine hearing this: “Congratulations, you have won an all-expense paid vacation to go to any single destination in the world for one month.” Where would you go and why? Africa. Namibia, and other African countries if it were included! Greece / Peloponnese Springtime in Greece is magical ! Been there before and would love to go back. thailand... dental work and the chance for my daughter to ride and elephant....
Southwestern Washington, near the birthplace of both of my parents and the Nisqually tribal reserve - my ancestors belonged to this Salish tribe in Puget Sound.It’s good to go home to your roots! Italy, because I have never been there before and I want to see the incredible art and architecture in person.
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Scotland because I have always wanted to go there, I love scottish traditional music and dancing and it is where about half of my ancestors come from. Scotland. Because of the history, the beautiful scenery and old castles. Sydney Australia. Always wanted to see Australia.
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Solution on page 11
For more crosswords by Barbara Olson and Dave Macleod, check out their books, O Canada Crosswords, vols. 8, 9 and 10, available at Otter Books and Coles.