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Who was the first-ever winner of the Lou Marsh Trophy for Canada’s outstanding athlete in 1936? (Answer on page 7)
August 10—16, 2017 Enjoy the Miracle Okay, it is here! Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen is this Thursday, August 10, all day! All proceeds from all Blizzards will be donated to the nearest Children’s Hospital (Calgary in our case). The Children’s Hospitals are a critical part of our health system and have done some fantastic things for some of our local youth in times of health trouble. So have a Blizzard for breakfast, have a couple with co-workers for lunch and finish off the day with one for dinner haha. It’s all for a really good cause.
Skills “John,” I said. “You must be married. All of your buttons are sewn on perfectly.” “That’s right,” replied John. “That was one of the first things my wife taught me to do.”
Culture Tour This weekend is the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Explore artists’ studios, museums, galleries and heritage sites between 10 am and 5 pm on this free self-guided tour, this Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13.
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Volume 15 Issue 32 Take in demonstrations, exhibitions, interpretive displays and more. Meet the artists and shop for fine art and craft during this two day cultural celebration. Some of the participants are in this area so you should go to the website to see who is involved. It is a great chance to learn and experience some local artisans and their crafts. Visit the website at www.cbculturetour.com or call 1-877-505-7355 for information.
The Steadies ‘The Steadies’ are a very talented band that is performing in Radium this Friday, August 11. You will enjoy them. They start in front of the Radium Visitors’ Centre at 7 pm for two hours of ‘Music on Main’, entertaining the vendors and customers of the ‘Market on Main’. Thanks to Century 21 Rockies Realty for sponsoring this week. ‘The Steadies’ then head over to the Horsethief Creek Pub for a performance beginning at 10:30 pm. Some great late night music to help everyone get their weekend started. Enjoy.
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Grease This week’s free Movie in the Mountains will be ‘Grease’. I remember when it came out in 1978 as I was a teenager. I (and all my buddies) developed a heavy crush on Olivia Newton-John. It is a fantastic musical about good girl Sandy falling in love with greaser Danny (John Travolta). It is cute, funny and romantic. Bring blankets and chairs, bug juice and weather-appropriate clothing. There will be snacks available at the cash concession. The movie will begin at dusk on Monday, August 14. Have fun.
Riddliculous What do you sit on, sleep on, and brush your teeth with? It’s a bit of an old riddle but a good one. Answer on page 8.
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The 5th Annual Butterfly Barn Dance for the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is happening on Saturday, August 26. This year’s event is being held at Coys Par 3 just south of Fairmont. They have a nice barn. Enjoy roast beef on the spit, live music with ‘Valley Forged’, auction items and lots of fun and games. Check the ad on page 7 for ticket purchase information.
Re-Married A middle-aged couple was meeting with a Pastor regarding getting married in his Church. He suggested some pre-marital counseling. They both smiled and refused, saying, “That’s okay. We’ve both been married several times before.”
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Pretty Perseids The Perseids meteor shower is peaking this weekend. This Friday night (August 11) and Saturday night we can expect to see a lot of shooting stars. Some will be very bright with long glowing tails. It is incredible. This is always the biggest and brightest meteor shower of the year and when you see it happening you get a pretty good feeling of the size of the universe. Meteor showers are actually pieces of dust and residue that are hitting the Earth’s atmosphere and burning up. They are very predictable because the dust cloud is in the path of the Earth’s orbit every year. Look up and be amazed.
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One part of human nature that we all share is self-doubt. We all know our own imperfections and prefer to not share them. It is crazy how we can be incredible at a job, sport or whatever, and have folks compliment us all day, every day, and we still ‘know’ we can be a bit better. And then that one person has a problem or complaint about you or your service. Your nearly-perfect world collapses around you. One criticism will erase every compliment you have ever received. It can feel pretty bad. So remember that when you are on the other side of things. It is so easy to find something to complain about amongst hundreds of things to commend. Yet so many of us will choose to complain. We have to change that. Be the person that you want others to be. Should you give your teammate/kid/coworker heck? Or should you give them help? Be supportive and positive. Make people feel good about who they are and you will feel better about who you are.
August 10
Statistics A recent poll showed that 1 in 4 people would be willing to donate a kidney to a total stranger. I find this very doubtful as it seems that 90% of people won’t let a stranger merge in traffic.
Roast Beef Dinner This Friday, August 11, the evening dinner at the Invermere Legion will be roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, gravy, potatoes and more. Dinner always includes dessert and a coffee or tea. The meals begin at 6:30 pm every Friday. Enjoy 50/50 and meat draws while you are enjoying a fine meal.
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I have to thank all of my readers and advertisers (and helpers) for The Valley Peak. I really appreciate how you have accepted me into the community and are supportive of my little coffee paper. I am as insecure as the next person, filled with self-doubt nearly every issue. With the summer being so busy, I am often disappointed that I did not put more time into each issue. But I still get some great compliments from readers at totally random times. And it is from readers of all ages. Thanks for your support.
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What Year Was It? Hong Kong was returned to China (by Britain), Mother Theresa and Lady Diana died, a civil jury found OJ Simpson guilty, Mike Tyson bit Holyfield’s ear in a boxing match, the Confederation Bridge opened to Prince Edward Island, and the first ‘space burial’ with 24 bodies sent into space took place. What year was it? See page 9.
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MUSIC ON MAIN THE STEADIES FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 Are you a good communicator and enjoy Seniors? Columbia Valley Better at Home is looking for Contract Cleaners to do light housekeeping for seniors. For details contact Family Dynamix 250-342-5566 or 250-342-1110
The Invermere Music Festival is coming up next weekend, Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19. Friday night will be a highenergy dance party beginning at 5 pm with some fantastic performers. Saturday will be incredible with an amazing mix of super talent, headlined by ‘Blackie and the Rodeo Kings’. The gates will open at 4 pm. For information of ticket purchase and bands, go to the website www.invermeremusicfest.com or call 250342-4423.
Deadly The professor asked for a 2-page essay on any one of the seven deadly sins. I double-spaced mine so I only had to do half the work. Which sin did I choose, you ask? Sloth of course.
Block Parties Enjoy a good old-fashioned block party at Akisqnuk Lakeshore Campground on Highway 93/95, just south of Windermere. Folks are gathering Tuesdays at 10:30 am and Fridays at 7 pm for an hour of getting to know each other and the features of the Columbia Valley. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be music, prizes, vendors, coupons, community information and more. Connect with locals that have similar interests or find out information about many programs in the area. Enjoy FREE fry bread with coffee or tea. Purchase home-made pies, handcrafted jewellery, Rotary Life Kits and more. Find out more on the Facebook page, Valley Block Parties.
THE STEADIES-August 10
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WEDNESDAY, 6-9 PM
The wildfires across the province, including in our area, are a good reminder how life can change very quickly for all of us. A disaster can strike anytime. Are you ready? I am kind of half-ready. I have a bin of essentials, water put aside, some dog food, a mattress in the vehicle and a procedure thought out in advance. I am actually debating filling my fishing boat with essentials and then quickly hooking up to it. I can bug out to a lake and well, I might as well fish while I am there. Anyways, it is a good thing to think about a bit and be prepared for the worst. You never know what can happen.
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The couple was returning to their theatre seats after a trip to the concession. “Did I step on your feet on the way out of the aisle?” the man asked a lady at the end of the aisle. “Yes you did,” she answered, expecting an apology. “Honey, this is our row here,” the man said to his wife.
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District of Invermere Notice to All Dog Owners The weather is warm and we would like to remind you that dogs are not permitted at Kinsmen Beach. If you are in any public area that dogs are permitted we would like to remind you to keep your pets on a leash. Fines for dogs at large is $50.00. With the warmer weather upon us we ask that you please remember to be respectful and pick up any dog feces. Please place any of your animal waste in a plastic bag prior to placing in your garbage container.
Flame here, reporting for ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. ICAN is hiring an office/facilities assistant! We are seeking an energetic team player with an appreciation for the importance of animal welfare Visit our Facebook page for the full job posting or call 250-341-7888 for more details. Please submit your cover letter and resume to the ICAN Board by emailing tnhemmelgarn@yahoo.com no later than 9 pm on Friday, August 11, 2017.
6. The Senate
Go For a Dip I have to remind myself and therefore I will remind you. We live in a great place with some beautiful lakes. Swimming lakes, from the convenience of Windermere Lake to the serenity of some of the hidden mountain lakes. Make sure you take the time to go for the occasional dip in a lake. It is good for you, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It just feels so good, refreshing and cooling. I want to note that my ‘crocs’ are buoyant so it makes it easy to just lie on my back and float. I love that.
For dog control issues within the municipality, please contact our Dog Control Officer at 250-342-1707. As we now know, plastic is not so fantastic. Up to a trillion plastic bags per year are used around the world. While most of them go to landfill sites where, scientists estimate, takes up to 1,000 years to break down, millions still end up in waterways, trees, and in our oceans where it eventually ends up in stomachs of fish and birds. We encourage you to use biodegradable dog waste bags, which are available at various sites throughout town.
WHERE WAS I?
Answer on page 10
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
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This Sunday, August 13, at 10:30 am, the Lake Windermere Alliance Church and the Valley Christian Assembly will be doing a combined Church service at the green space near Kinsmen Beach, Pastor Murray will be delivering the message. Have you been considering checking out Church but you are a bit shy and nervous? This is a great opportunity to attend in a very friendly, wide-open venue. You might find it to be a good thing. There will be a ‘Sing & Celebrate’ session on that same evening at 7 pm at the Alliance Church. Come on out and sing a few old hymns and enjoy some sweet desserts.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer Phil Edwards, nicknamed the ‘Man of Bronze’ was Canada’s premier runner in the early 1930s. He won 5 Olympic bronze medals in his career, the most medals by any Canadian until Cindy Klassen won her 6th in 2008.
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That seems to be a big part of what it is all about. Parenting involves spending time with your kids. Spending time having fun together, spending time doing chores together, attending events together, reading, watching television, etc. Eating dinner together is a great time to explore each other’s happenings for the day and plans for tomorrow. Preparing dinner together is good bonding time. Pretty much any time you spend with your kids is time that they learn about you and from you. It is much easier communicating with your kids when you are used to being around them. Rules and boundaries are simple when communication is open.
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Backcountry Restrictions The way things stand as I am writing this, you are not allowed to take recreational motorized vehicles onto crown land. This would include ATVs, dirt bikes, side-bysides and that sort of thing. You must also keep other vehicles, such as trucks and SUVs, on the main Forest Service Roads. Please do not take your vehicles exploring down the little grassy back roads. The risk of wildfires starting from just a tiny spark is extreme right now. Please be thoughtful, responsible stewards of our valley. Remember the campfire ban is still in effect.
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Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) You sit on a chair, sleep on a bed, and brush your teeth with a toothbrush.
Grounding Season
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This is a great time of year to stay in touch with the Earth. She wants to share some free electrons with you, but you have to come into direct contact with her. So walk barefoot on the grass, the beach or in the water. Go for a swim, lie in a field, dig in your garden. Just touch the Earth as much as you can and you will feel better for it.
Irritating My laptop keyboard is very frustrating. The letters ‘A, ‘E’ and ‘I’ are always sticking. Apparently it has irritable vowel syndrome.
Body Functions
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I have had this one in here a couple times but it is still pretty fun to try. While sitting comfortably, lift your right foot and begin to rotate it clockwise. While doing this, take your right hand and trace out the number ‘6’ in the air. Your foot will change directions, no matter how hard you focus. Crazy.
Daily Specials Kootenay Coffee Works is a wonderful place to visit. They have incredible food. The daily lunch specials are amazing, including a prime rib dinner (with yorkies) on Thursdays. The breakfast bagels are real egg, real cheese and real bacon; they are real good. And the chocolate avalanche. Ask about it. They are located next to Bavin Glass.
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The other day in Fairmont, the bomber pilots decided to go for pizza for dinner. The owners of the establishment bought them dinner plus most of the other patrons were offering to buy their dinner or ice cream for dessert. It is good to see that folks understand how hard these folks are working to keep our valley safe.
It Was That Year (From page 4) IN 1997, a new home cost $124,000, a car $16,000 and the average annual income was $37,000. Tiger Woods, at 21, became the youngest ever Masters’ champion, ‘Titanic’ and ‘Liar Liar’ were movie hits, Steve Jobs was rehired by Apple and Microsoft became the world’s most valuable company at $261 billion.
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Teddy Bear Picnic The Radium Public Library is hosting their annual Teddy Bear Picnic this Saturday, August 12. All kids ages 3 to 5 years are invited to attend at 10 am at the Radium Park (ball diamond area I believe).
New Job “How is your new job at the factory?” “I’m not going back there.” “Why not?” “The bad language, the sloppy work, the lack of effort…They won’t put up with that.”
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Tips from the Pro How do I get rid of the chipping yips? Those short chip shots can be difficult sometimes. Fluffing it or hitting the ground first can be very frustrating. Get back to the basics; move the ball farther back in your stance, move your hands forward, and lean your weight on your front foot. Let the club do the work instead of trying to hit or lift the ball. The trick to making sure you avoid deceleration is to lightly squeeze your hands at impact, it will help you make better contact and accelerate into the ball. Jeremy Johnson, FHSR.
Start Stretching We are nearly half way through August already. That means the curling season will be coming up pretty soon. The season will begin at the start of October. Who are you sweeping with this season? It is time to think about that a bit. Enjoy August.
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There is a very skilled seamstress in town. Sally Johnson has ‘Restyling Hemming and Alterations’ in downtown Invermere. Sally has many years experience and is very talented. Give her a call at 250-409-5557.
Where I Was The photo on page 6 shows an owl on one of the back roads that I drive. It has been an incredible season for me as I have seen about a dozen owls. Last week I watched a hawk take a gopher. Nature in this valley is awesome.
Blessings It is very easy to forget how lucky I am in so many ways. When a couple things start to go wrong it is easy to feel sorry for myself and blame the world. But when I sit back and reflect on all the favours that people do for me and all the breaks I have had in life, things seem much better. We all have many blessings in our daily lives. We just don’t always see them in front of us. Thanks to everyone who is out there helping others and making the world a bit better place to live.
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The sign said ‘In Case of Fire, Do Not use the Elevator’. That made sense to me because if there is a fire, I will probably use water.
Beach Wear & Beach Gear Gift Wrap & Bags, Giftware & Toys Party Supplies & Helium Art & Craft Supplies, Books for All Ages Household & Garden Items & Much More! Across from the Invermere Post office
RV & PARK MODEL LOTS FOR SALE Deep Serviced for year round use TITLED OWNERSHIP 5 km south of Fairmont www.dutchcreekresort.com 250-345-6558
A great venue for events of all sizes. Up to 600 people on the floor. Up to 120 people in the lounge. 250-342-3315 invermerecurling@shaw.ca
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The KIJHL season will be starting up pretty soon here. The Rockies will have some strong players returning so it should be a good season. Watching Rockies hockey is a great way to spend an evening with family or friends. Right now they have a great deal on season tickets. Watch for the upcoming ‘Where’s the Puck’ contest in The Valley Peak this fall. You will have a chance to win some great prizes.
250-342-9800 rcs2159@telus.net Friday: 9 am-5 pm Saturday: 10 am-3 pm Sunday: On Call AG Valley Foods Big Horn Café Radium Windermere Family Pantry Fairmont Pizza Canal Flats Family Pantry Canal Flats RV Base Camp Coffee Shop Copper Point Resort Timber Hitch
Nice Clear Change The last couple of nights have been very beautiful. The smoke has cleared up a bit and I can actually see a few stars. The moon is a bit of a cream colour. I have to admit that it was pretty cool seeing the bright orange sun and dark orange moons over the past few weeks.
250-341-5185 CUSTOM ORDERS Sponge Toffee, Chocolate-dipped Sponge Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Chocolate-dipped Brownies, Chocolate-dipped Caramels
Skin Care 24 HOUR FLOOD SERVICE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CARPET CLEANING TILE & GROUT CLEANING Serving the Valley since 1980
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August 10-16, 2017
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Beach Party Next Thursday, August 17 brings another great beach party to Kinsmen Beach from 5 pm to 8 pm. This one will feature Columbia River Paddle with kayaking and standup paddle boarding. It will be lots of fun and a great chance for folks to give SUPing a try. Everyone is welcome.
Classic Rock We all have that era of music that we grew up with and hope to hear whenever we are out socially. For me, being born in the sixties, I grew up with rock and roll. The house that I am now renting is setup so that my stereo is in my office area giving me a chance to listen to a lot more music. I am working through boxes of CDs. Today has been ‘Rush’ and their first album. They are a great Canadian band with some classic songs. ‘Working Man’ has always been one of my favourite songs. Add some music to your life.
Email rob@valleypeak.ca
Call 250-341-7243
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never buzz by our ears as that is one of the main ways they are detected. I wonder how many times in my life I have slapped myself on the side of the head trying to ‘kill a buzz’. Mosquitoes do seem to know where mammals will hang out. You definitely will find more in a huckleberry patch than you do in the valleys without berries. Sometimes you give up a half cup of blood to get a cup of berries.
Plagiarism They say that copying out of a single book or reference is plagiarism while copying out of several books is research. My question is, ‘What is it called if you are copying your own work?” Sometimes, if there is an annual event coming up, I will take content from an article of the previous year. It is still interesting and relevant for the readers but a bit easier for the writer. Enjoy.
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Job Application “What sort of supervision are you comfortable with?” asked the interviewer. “I have always wanted Superman’s x-ray vision,” I replied.
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There are many places that I visit that have their beauty tarnished by things left behind by people. Trash and beverage containers can be found anywhere. The Movies at Pothole Park are fantastic events but there is sure a lot of litter after the show. Parents, please set positive examples and clean up everywhere that you visit, camping, at the beach, at the park….. And don’t be afraid to remind your kids and teenagers to leave every place a bit nicer than when you arrived.
Fresh is Fantastic I love this time of year when fruit and vegetables are ripening nicely. Our bodies love fresh produce and so do my taste buds. Vibrant colours, rich in vitamins, great taste; it’s all good. A good healthy lifestyle includes healthy eating so take advantage of this time of year to eat a lot of fresh produce. If you have abundance, share it with friends or store it for the off seasons. Be healthy.
Mosquitoes It is a good thing that mosquitoes don’t really know human anatomy. They would
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Names We’ve Heard
10 Antonio Banderas, Rosanna Arquette 11 Jerry Falwell, Hulk Hogan 12 Mark Knopfler, Pete Sampras 13 Alfred Hitchcock, Fidel Castro 14 Steve Martin, Halle Berry 15 Napoleon Bonaparte, Ben Affleck 16 Madonna, Steve Carell Local Celebrities
10 Melissa Peterson 11 Jack Olson, Smitty 12 Chris Kinsey 13 Kate Kashuba 14 Alyssa Mahovlic, Courtney Metheral, Daryl Fuller, Kim Green 15 Eddy Ede, Lorry Woods, Dennis Dortch 16 Bill Archer, Clarine Capilo Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243
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August 10-16, 2017 Lunch ’til Late Kitchen Open to 10 pm Daily, 11 pm Fri/Sat
The steadies Friday, August 11, 10:30 pm
Open mic
FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm. Located in Library Basement. Calgary Connector Wednesday August 2 and 16 Thursday, August 3 and 17 Leave Chamber 9 am Return 7:30 pm. Museum Hours Tuesday 10 am-4 pm. Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Invermere Library hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm. Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm. Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 6-8 pm. Wed, Thurs. 1-4 pm Saturday, 10 am–1 pm. Every Thursday Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 9 am. Summer Reading in the Park, 5-8 yrs, Radium, 9:30 am. Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Invermere Seniors Hall. Men’s Golf Night, Windermere Valley, 1:30 pm +. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm. Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm. Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15 pm, 688–6050. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. 3rd Thursday of Every Month Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm. Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Golf Date Night, Mountainside, after 4 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8
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pm. 342-2424. 3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom. Last Friday of Every Month Soup & Bun Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, noon. Every Saturday Farmers Market, Invermere, 9 am-1 pm. Lego Club, all ages, Radium Library, 10 am-noon. Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Edgewater-Horsethief Creek Pub shuttle, 6 pm to close. Crib, Edgewater Legion, 7:30 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Monday Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Bereavement Support Group, Hospice Office, 6 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 6:30 pm. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456. Every Tuesday Summer Reading in the Park, 5-8 yrs, Radium, 9:30 am. Museum Children’s Programs, 10:30 am. Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio, by donation. Cubs & Beavers, 6-7 pm, J. A. Laird. 341-3983. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st Tuesday of Every Month MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Every Wednesday Summer Reading in the Park, 5-8 yrs, Radium, 9:30 am.
Monday, August 14, 7-9 pm YUKYUKS-Sunday, August 20 Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456. Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am. Men’s Golf Night, Coys Par 3, 5 pm. Ladie’s Night, Columbia River Paddle, 6-9 pm. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456. Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Industry Night, The Station, 9 pm-midnight. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. August 10, Thursday Miracle Treat Day, all day, yummy Blizzards. Beach Party with Zumba, Kinsmen Beach, 5-8 pm. August 11, Friday Market on Main, Radium Visitor Centre, 4-9 pm. Roast Beef Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. ‘The Steadies’, Music on Main, 7-9 pm. Block Party, Akisqnuk Lakeshore, 7 pm. Perseids Meteor Shower. ‘The Steadies’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 10:30 pm. August 12, Saturday Columbia Basin Culture Tour, www.cbculturetour.com. Invermere Farmers & Artists Market, 9 am-1 pm. ‘Tumbleweeds’, Cenotaph Stage, 10 am-1 pm. Teddy Bear Picnic, Pre-school, Radium Park, 10 am. Perseids Meteor Shower. August 13, Sunday Columbia Basin Culture Tour, www.cbculturetour.com. Church Service at Kinsmen Beach, 10:30 am. Sing & Celebrate, Alliance Church, 7 pm. August 14, Monday ‘Open Mic’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. ‘Grease’, Free movie, Pothole Park, dusk. August 15, Tuesday Block Party, Akisqnuk Lakeshore, 10:30 am. August 17, Thursday Beach Party, Kinsmen Beach, 5-8 pm. August 18, Friday Invermere Music Festival, 250-342-4423. Block Party, Akisqnuk Lakeshore, 7 pm. August 19, Saturday Invermere Music Festival, 250-342-4423. August 20, Sunday Yukyuks on Tour, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm. August 26, Saturday Hospice Butterfly Barn Dance, Coys Par 3. As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information.
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