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Friday, May, 08, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 18
Critical Mass Bike Ride
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Saturday, May 2, hundreds of riders gathered for a Bikes Not Pipes ride against pipelines and big oil.
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Nepal Relief Fundraiser Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m. Nelson Civic Theatre There will be a special screening of the film, When The Iron Bird Flies to support victims of the earthquake in Nepal. The director of the movie has kindly donated her feature film for this event. All proceeds will go to the Shedrub Develop.m.ent Fund to feed & rescue those in need, and to begin to rebuild homes and monasteries. When The Iron Bird Flies weaves an intricate tapestry of interviews with contemporary teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, stories of western practitioners, rare archival footage, and striking images of modern life that illuminate and make accessible the Buddha’s core teachings. Tickets are on a sliding scale of $10 – 20 at the door, $16 online. www.shedrub.org/index.php www.civictheatre.ca
Oxygen Art Market May 22, 23, 24 Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon Street (back alley) Oxygen Art Market is an opportunity to experience first-hand the breadth of since work building community 1988 made by West Kootenay artists, and to buy a piece of original, locally-made art. The work is hung “Salon” style, with over 150 pieces on display from Over 40 established and emerging Kootenay artists. www.oxygenartcentre.org
Roxanne Potvin at Expressions
Calgary’s Rae Spoon at Expressions
Thursday, May 21, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St. There’s a new album in the works for Roxanne Potvin, the Montrealbased, bilingual, JUNO nominated singer-songwriter. After a photo submitted two-year hiatus Roxanne Potvin from the road to learn the ropes of sound engineering, she’s picked up her notebook and guitar once again, working away at what is to be her fifth full-length album. Fans in Nelson will be able to hear some of the new material on an upcoming solo performance at Expressions The new songs are intimate first person snapshots of life among friends and lovers (cyborgs in one instance!). The witty garage-folk attitude of her last album Play, makes a few appearances and catchy melodies are at the forefront. With a JUNO nomination, seven Maple Blues awards nominations, and national television and radio appearances including Radio 2 Drive and building communityPotvin since 1988continues to “Q”, Roxanne carve her place in the Canadian roots music scene. www.roxannepotvin.com
Tuesday, May 19, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St. Transgender performer Rae Spoon will be playing an intimate show at Expressions Café in Nelson on Tuesday, May 19. Rae is a songwriter, film score composer, music producer, multi-instrumentalist and published author. They will be playing a solo set of music off of their past five albums spanning genres from folk to electronic and indie rock. Rae has toured extensively in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia. They have been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in both 2009 and 2014, as well as for the CBC Radio 3 Bucky Awards. They won the Galaxy Rising Star Award in 2004. Rae is the subject of the National Film Board musical-documentary My Prairie Home, with their 2013 album of the same name serving as the score and soundtrack to the film. Directed by Chelsea McMullan, this documentary about growing up and surviving in an evangelical Christian family premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival and was released theatrically in Canada in 2014. The film was an official selection for Sundance 2014, won Best Documentary from the Vancouver Critics Circle and was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Feature Documentary. www.raespoon.com
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Sci-Fi Double Feature Saturday, May 16, 7:30 p.m., the Capitol Theatre Bring your kids and strap yourself in for time travel, dinosaurs and aliens! In their tiny studio in the Yukon’s boreal forest, Ramshackle Theatre creates cardboard puppet shows, original plays and outdoor theatre events for Yukon and national audiences. Visually gorgeous, full of wit and humour, anarchy and magic, Sci-Fi Double Feature is an all ages cardboard puppet show filmed and projected live on to a big screen, in order to create a one-take 1960s sci-fi B-movie. The two movies are linked by a stopmotion animation that gets you behind the scenes on the sci-fi film set. www.ramshackletheatre.ca www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Cellar Notes Duo Monday, May 18, 7:30 p.m., St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral T h e Cellar Notes Duo of Jeff F a r a g h e r, cello, and Alex Nichol, double bass photo by e. Cunningham will be preJeff Faragher and Alex Nichol senting a musical offering spanning four centuries and six cultures. Together, the cello and the double bass form the foundation upon which the the symphony orchestra’s sound is built. Composers have long known that the brilliance of the cello reinforced with the dark, rich timbre of the bass, creates a potent synergy that is greater than the sum of its parts. Admission by donation. www.jefffaragher.com
Documentary Script Workshop Saturday, May 30, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Oxygen Art Centre Having a great idea for a documentary film is one thing; figuring out what comes next can be the challenge. A documentary film script develop. m.ent workshop with Vancouver filmmaker and teacher Colin Browne is an opportunity to find that next step and ramp up the skills necessary to move from concept to successful documentary film. Browne has taught filmmaking at Simon Fraser University’s School for the Contemporary Arts and sits on the board of directors of the Vancouver International Film Festival. Cost is $75. Limited enrollment means that early registration is highly encouraged. For full information and registration go to emlfestival.com/courses
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Bears close trail May 1 to June 5, Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail south of Cottonwood Lake parking area to Hall Siding In consultation with BC Conservation Officer Service, regional bear biologists and the Ministry of Forest Land and Natural Resource Operations, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is initiating an annual spring trail closure for a portion of the Nelson-Salmo Great Northern Trail. The annual closure will include the trail south of Cottonwood Lake parking area to Hall Siding. Signs will be posted accordingly at the entrance to trail closures. Collared bear data has shown the area from Cottonwood Lake to Hall Siding, particularly the areas of Apex and Camp Busk, are heavily used by grizzly bears in the spring. As black bear and grizzly bear activity is common in the spring and early summer, bears may be present on the trail system throughout the year so please remember to always, use caution, do not attempt to view or approach bears and do not leave garbage or food on trails. www.rdck.ca
Women’s volunteer training
Nelson Garden Festival
Saturday May 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Baker St.
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Gardenfest is not to be missed
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, May 11-June 4, Women’s Centre The Nelson and District Women’s Centre’s free volunteer training program, Rooted in Community, offers local and area women the opportunity to build strengths, gain valuable skills, and contribute their time and energy as volunteers in their communities. Offered twice a year at the Women’s Centre, the program consists of eight sessions of 2.5 hours, www.nelsonwomenscentre.com
Arena leak prompts upgrades
The 14th Annual Nelson Garden The Nelson and District Recreation Festival is set to run on Mother’s Day Commission has approved upgrades weekend. More than 50 vendors and to refrigeration safety systems and community groups will be on hand with replacement of the Nelson and District perennials, annuals, vegetable starts, Community Complex (NDCC) arena trees, furniture, flowers - just about condenser after an ammonia leak on everything a gardener needs to get startApril 21 injured a worker and shut ed or add to an already great endeavor. down the arena for several hours. Returning for their fourth year, the In 2014 the recreation commission boisterous and lively belly-dancing approved $130,000 in upgrades that group, Shimmy Mob, will perform were to take place during a 2015 sumat 11 am and 12 p.m. in front of the mer shutdown. That money will now Kootenay Food Coop. They are raisbe redirected to replace the condenser building for community since 1988 ing awareness and funds women’s tower, upgrade the safety relief system, and children’s shelters. There will also and add three ammonia sensors on the Lieutenant Governor visits be the Wild Sunday’s blue grass band outside of the arena. The project cost for The Lieutenant Governor of playing from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.. the condenser replacement and safety This colorful and lively market British Columbia Judith Guichon relief system upgrades is estimated at is visiting Nelson May 14-15. The draws hundreds of gardeners, from all $150,000 and will go to tender this week. City of Nelson was named after the walks of life, for a five hour garden The new ammonia sensors have already first Lieutenant Governor of British shopping spree, rain or shine. been ordered at a cost of $12,500. www.ecosociety.ca Columbia, Hugh Nelson. www.rdck.ca
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Bears limit recycling Visitors at the Kokanee Marina next to Kokanee Creek Park have been seeing more than just recycling at the collection bin the last few weeks. A bear has been spotted around the recycling bin several times. In response to this situation, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is working with the Marina owner to try and prevent the bins from being an attractant. The recycling depot has historically been open 24/7, but as part of efforts to mitigate human/wildlife interactions the collection bins will now be open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m. daily. The public is requested to assist the RDCK by limiting their use of the Kokanee depot to only the hours that the bin is open. When bears become dependant on a human provided food source it can become a potentially dangerous situation for the bear as well as people in the area. Residents and visitors to the area can help out this bear and other wildlife by doing the following; -Clean all recyclables (the scent is an attractant for bears and wildlife) -Do not dispose of garbage in recycling bins -Do not leave garbage or recyclables outside of the bins. This could potentially make the problem worse. -Remember that bears belong in nature, and we can all help to ensure they stay there if everyone is responsible with their waste
NDCC renovation update
The Nelson and District Recreation Commission has approved and will recommend to the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) Board that the organization hire a construction manager to oversee multiple contracts to complete renovations to the Nelson and District Aquatic Centre. Staff will know the new project timeline in June once a construction manager has been hired. The pool is now expected to remain open through June and into July. In April, the RDCK tendered the project using a design–bid–build process to sign a lump sum contract for the whole project, but rejected all bids for being over budget by at least $1.2 million. www.rdck.ca
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Monday, May 11, 7-9 p.m., the Kooteny Bakery Café Co-op Kootenay Society for Life-long Learning announced the launch of The PeaceMaking Collective and Peace Camps There will be a Youth Peace Camp from July 22-24 for young men and women 14-19 years old, and a Young Women’s Peace Leadership Camp for women 15 to 35 years old August 24-28. Those curious about Young Women’s Peace Camp are invited to attend an information session on the day after Mother’s Day at the Kooteny Bakery Café Co-op, 377 Baker St. Participants in the Young Women’s Peace Camp will meet women creating peace non-violently in different ways and will explore possibilities for careers and activism at all levels of the peace process, in our lives, communities, and our world. Participants in the Youth Peace Camp will focus on skills for peaceful interventions, and strengthening capacities for non-violent communication. This camp will include art, trust-building, music and improvisation, stories, stillness, and more. The camp is planned and facilitated by three local youth leaders working alongside adult mentors at SelfDesign High. The PeaceMaking Collective is a new association of organizations and individuals who collaborate to provide opportunities to strengthen peacemaking skills for people of all ages. submitted
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BioSynthesis Seminar participants learn about DNA
Junior Dragons Den winners After months of preparation the 2nd Junior Dragons Den live show took place at the Charles Bailiey Theatre in Trail, Friday, May 1. Modeled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den”, where qualifying entrepreneurs pitch their business idea to a group of potential investors, Junior Dragons’ Den, the West Kootenay wide business contest for youth entrepreneurs proved to be equally as entertaining. And the winners were: Junior Category (Grade 8-10): SparrX- Mike Ganzert, J.L. Crowe, Power StudsDarren McBee, Keegan Christiansen, Stanley Humphries, 3 Little Pigs- Talia Westergreen, Nathaniel Laybourne, Wildflower Middle School. Senior Category (Grade 11-12):Use It or Lose It - Hannah Bauman, Rebekah Liszt, Stanley Humphries, BCS Firewood Services- Sebastian Sullivan, Brandon Drexler, Grand Forks Secondary, Soothing Sounds, Austin Forry, Anthony Wilson, J.L. Crowe, Positive Hoop Life - Rachel Danczek, J.L. Crowe. College, University, Trades: Ideas Cafe- Maxwell Nicholson The prize money awarded to the successful candidates must be used to expand an existing business, launch a new business, or may go toward tuition for post secondary education. Plans are already in the works for 2016 to take the competition throughout the Columbia Basin, with a Provincial launched planned for 2017. www.juniordragonsden.ca
This past weekend, about 15 future biohackers – including us, nine-yearold twins from Rossland – gathered to create DNA that can be put into /e.coli/bacteria. The first step was to create our DNA. We created our DNA first on the computer to see what our DNA plasmid would look like. To make the plasmids, we had to use pipettes, magnets, and buffer solution – it was a bit like constructing lego without being able to see the pieces because you add one
piece at a time into a centrifuge tube. The amounts were so small that you couldn’t see them but you could see the magnetic beads that had the first parts of the DNA attached to them. It was fun making DNA plasmids and changing the colour of bacteria but this same technology can be used to do other things as well. It can turn corn into gasoline (also known as biofuel) and make yeast that can detect gold (this is what we hope to make one day – yeast that turns gold when it detects gold)!”
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 8 - Sun. May 17 Fri. May 8
ongoing events live music
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. Johnny Magick - card tricks 6-8p.m.. Friday Night Live Open Jam 9 p.m. at the Royal
special events 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: Monkey Kingdom 6:45 p.m. Danny Collins 8:30 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. 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 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 Bison Brothers Roots-rock alt-country/ feat: Tim Ross & Ferdy Belland 9p.m. $8 at the Royal
special events 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 p.m. in the 200 block of Baker St.
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. The Council Of Canadians Nelson Chapter regular monthly meeting 10 am at 101 baker street, nelson. All welcome. Info: 352-9871 Movie: Monkey Kingdom 6:45 p.m. Danny Collins 8:30 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
religious services 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-12p.m. Passmore Hall 3656 Old Passmore Rd Adults $9 Children under 12 $5 Silent Auction and Plant Sale Prepared by Passmore Seniors Assoc.
ongoing events Movie: Monkey Kingdom 4 p.m. Danny Collins 6:45 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. 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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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 8 - Sun. May 17 Monday, May 11 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 12 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 Hip hop night with RJ Rippel & Evadebeatz 9 p.m. no cover
ongoing events Movie: Monkey Kingdom 6:45 p.m. Danny Collins 8:30 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 13 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 The Implicate Order alternative rock. Driving, infused w/progressive elements 9p.m. door $5 at the Royal
special events Nepal Relief Fundraiser: Movie: When The Iron Bird Flies 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Calling on the arts community to join in a conversation about reducing poverty in Nelson 7 p.m. at Oxygen Arts Centre www.oxygenartcentre.org
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 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- tech-club.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 14 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 Dylann Heidi, piano, guitar & vocals 6-8 p.m. Followed by Ladies Night w/Mister Leon & Eyedawg 9 p.m. no cover at the Royal
special events Family Travel: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, a presentation by travel advisor Heather Hild 6:30-7:30 p.m. downstairs in the Nelson Public Library.
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30 a.m. $3 drop in fee
workshops Your Treasure Map for Great Relationships. May 14, 15, 16. 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. http://roadtocompassion. com/your-treasure-map-for-great-relationshipsnelson-bc-0514-16/ (paid listing)
ongoing events Movie:White God 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 Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www. toastmasters.org 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
Fri. May 15 live music 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 Mat the Alien w/ Shiny Things 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. continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 8 - Sun. May 17
Fri. May 15 cont’d special events The Whole School invites parents and their preschool aged children to a Ready-Set-Learn workshop between 10:30-noon. Get Bent Bollywood Dance Tour 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
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 16 live music Lint + Subspace w/ guests 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 The Capitol Theatre presents Ramshackle Theatre at 7:30p.m. Sci-Fi Double feature, a cardboard puppet show. Tickets capitoltheatre.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: 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. May 17 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 The Capitol Theatre presents Ramshackle Theatre at 2 p.m. Sci-Fi Double feature, a cardboard puppet show. Tickets capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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 St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 8551 Busk Rd., in the heart of the Village of Balfour. Worship 11:30 a.m.
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“Ahead Of The Curve” Relay Race from Shriners Hospitals for Children Spokane WA to Nelson BC! 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 115 Hall Street at the Gazebo Monday, May 18 La Leche League Nelson - breastfeeding information and support. Monday, May 18 May 18th 1:00 312 Silica Street. 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 Friday, May 22 Oxygen Art Market May 22-24. Hours are: Friday 7-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. ? 5p.m. www.oxygenartcentre. org 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. May 8 - Sun. May 17
Come support the LVR Grad talent Show, May 23,7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theater capitoltheatre.bc.ca 250-352-6363 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 Wakcutt at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel. com/spiritbar Friday, May 29 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
Great Lake Swimmers w/ The Weather Station Live at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 1 A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m. June 4-6 The Thrill Show w/ Scarlet Mary Rose at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, June 5 Wild & Scenic Film Festival World Tour 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Join Wildsight for a journey to spectacular places and tales of adventure Friday, June 12 4th Annual Tiny Lights Festival in Ymir June 12-14 Sonny Rhodes at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, June 6
Kalein Hospice Centre “Death Cafe, a Living Conversation” 402 West Richards Street 79 p.m. by donation, refreshments provided Thursday, Jun 25 16th Annual Starbelly Jam Music Festival, Crawford Bay, July 17-19 REVERIE ~ 2nd annual gathering of fae-themed games, visual arts, music, dance, education and revelry in Kaslo. reveriegathering.com July 24-26 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
What’sOn at Expressions www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson coming up
Wednesday, May 13, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday Friday May 15, 8 p.m. Towers and Trees play indie rock Tuesday, May 19, 8 p.m. Rae Spoon, transgender performer from Calgary plays diverse music: folk, electronic and indie rock Wednesday, May 20, 6 p.m. Expressions Open Mic every Wednesday 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 Police Reports On Saturday, May 2 at approx. 2:20 a.m. Nelson Police Department members responded to request to remove an unwanted person at a Rosemont home. A male had returned after being told to leave, and kicked in a door to gain access. NPD members took him into custody without incident and he was held for the night in cells. He was released later the same day, charged with damaging their property and conditions to not attend at the residence. A short time after the release the homeowner called to say he was back in the home and had assaulted him. Members attended and the male fled on foot, eventually climbing a tree to elude capture. The Nelson Fire Department was asked to assist in finding a safe way to get this male down from his 40 foot perch. BC Ambulance was asked to stand by as well. It was decided to allow the male to climb down on his own when he felt safe. Once he did he immediately tried to get back to the residence and was taken into police custody there. The 26 year old male is being held in custody to appear in court in Nelson Monday to answer to charges of breaching release conditions, assault, resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody. submitted by the Nelson City Police
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
One question I find I ask myself frequently is “When is it time to move on?” There doesn’t appear to be any specific age or time in your life to progress to the next state of it. By next state I mean a varying amount of things, like your
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career or your love life. So how do you know when to move on? One thing we often come up against that prevents us from moving on is the judgment of others. While they may bring up valid points regarding any major change in your life, it should be you who decides, not
them. Also, one tip that I haven’t been following that I really should, is to focus on the positives of making a change and stop focusing on the negatives. Moving on is a challenge. Doing it is a necessity and the sooner you do it the better.
Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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