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Who was Ned Hanlan?

(Answer on page 7)

January 12-18, 2017 Live Comedy I love comedy. Laughing is a wonderful, healthy thing to do and The Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium loves to help us with that.

‘Yukyuks on Tour’ will be at The Horse this Saturday, January 14 with two funny people. Comedian Lori Ferguson-Ford has won ‘B.C’s Funniest Comic’ and has appeared on several television specials. She is a very funny lady.

And emcee Ben Cannon is a very funny guy. He is a past president of the University of Calgary’s comedy club.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. A great value to put some laughter into your life. The show begins at 9 pm and the shuttle service is available. I will be there and I hope to see you there also.

Multi Tool How long would I survive in the wild? Well, I’ve had a Swiss army knife for 10 years and the corkscrew is the only part I have used.

Snow Golf This is the weekend. The 16th Annual Kins-

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Volume 15 Issue 2 men Snow Golf tournament is this Saturday, January 14. It is a couple weeks earlier than usual but it will still be the same incredible day of fun. Eighteen holes of entertainment on Lake Windermere.

Get your entry tickets at The Station Pub ($35/person) and show up at 11 am to register for the noon shotgun start, scramblestyle tournament. Dress for the weather.

There are always some great makeshift golf ‘carts’ out there including quads, sleds, wood stoves, couches and more. It is fun just to see it all. Check the page 3 ad or stop in at The Station Neighbourhood Pub for more information

Scentsy Open House There is an Open House for Scentsy in the valley this Sunday, January 15, form 10 am to 4 pm. It is at 2120 Westside Park Drive.

Shannon Allen (Valley Girl Consulting) will help you with diffusers, wickless candles, essential oils, waxes, your favourite scents and more.

Give her a call for more information at 1705-716-8033. Shannon is a great lady and will be happy to help you.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Did you know you have an active Scentsy Consultant in the Valley?

Valley Girl Consulting Shannon Allen Independent Scentsy Consultant 1-705-716-8033 www.shannonallen2014.scentsy.ca

SCENTSY OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 15, 2017 10 am to 4 pm 2120 Westside Park Drive Let me help you with any wickless candle, wax, diffuser & essential oil needs.

Plan to come and pick your favorite scents!

Text or call me for details.

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Rockies Hockey The Columbia Valley Rockies came out of last weekend with a couple of defeats at home. Both Fernie and Kimberley managed to get the best of them.

They are on the road this weekend but are at home on Tuesday, January 17, hosting the Golden Rockets at 7:30 pm. The Rockets are close behind the Rockies for the final playoff spot so it should be a hard fought game.

Come on down to watch some good, fast hockey and cheer on the Rockies.

Riddliculous What is blue and smells like red paint?

What five-letter word leaves you with just one when you remove two of the letters?

What is always running but never walks?

See page 9.

Toss It I was given a nice new boomerang for Christmas. The problem is that I can’t seem to throw the old one away.

Open Mic Live Music Mondays at the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium is always a great evening. Talented musicians perform form 7 pm to 9 pm every Monday.

This coming Monday, January 16 is ‘Open Mic’ night hosted by Marty Beingessner and Larry Newman. Open Mics are always really entertaining as there is so much talent in this valley.

The food at The Horse is fantastic so plan an evening out on a Monday and treat yourself to a fun evening.

Invermere Legion This week’s meal on Friday night is a Roast Beef Dinner including Yorkshire pudding, gravy, veggies, dessert and more. It happens at 6:30 pm.

They will be running 50/50 and meat draws on the Friday and Saturday evenings so everyone has a chance to be a winner.

Thursday evenings the Legion hosts Texas Hold’Em Poker and cribbage and on Saturdays they have darts.

The Invermere Legion also hosts the cook shack on the lake during the Bonspiel on the Lake. Some great food for folks using the ice near Kinsmen Beach.

Stop in for good food, good fun and good fellowship.

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SUPPORT the NEW HALL We are donating $1 from every Pint & $3 from every Jug ordered until $25,000 is raised for Arts Equipment for the New Columbia Valley Centre CHEERS TO THE ARTS $25k $20k $15k $7,566

$10k $5k

This world seems to need a lot of things.

Everywhere I look I can see things that are not right. I really wish that everyone would change. Living in this world really sucks.

For some reason, that is a pretty common thought process. Sometimes even for me. I can blame everything on the condition of the world. But really, what does the world need right now?

The world needs ‘a better me’. If I want my world to be better, then it is up to me to make it better. How can I do that?

I can start by looking at things differently.

Clearly if I think someone looks like they are a jerk, then they will seem to be a jerk even if they are the nicest person around.

Why? Because of my energy, not theirs.

If I see someone struggling I can laugh and judge, or I can be positive and offer assistance. My energy can change the world instantly.

So is it time to change your world? Because you are the only one who can do it.

Every person and every situation has some good in it. It is up to us to look for the good everywhere. Anyone can see the bad things but we will find happiness when we can see the good.

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I was dating a deaf/mute girl. Last week she told me to leave forever. It wasn’t a good sign.

Free Groceries for a Year Woohoo! It is that time of year again at AG Valley Foods. The Great Grocery Giveaway is back, where we can win instantly, weekly prizes, online prize opportunities and much more.

Imagine winning free groceries for a year. I know I could use that. We can also win a 60-second shopping spree.

Get your game tickets from the cashiers.

Enter the in-store draws as well as online.

In-store this week we can win a Hamilton Beach Food Chopper on January 14.

Good luck everyone and thanks to AG Valley Foods for being such a strong and contributing member of our community.

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Will you be the next Multi-Millionaire?

What is the first animal mentioned in ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’?

The magic words to enter Ali Baba’s secret cave are “Open ______”?

‘Sn’ is the chemical symbol for which metal?

The word ‘Noir’ is French for which colour?

What name is given to the lower (bottom) number of a fraction?

The Nobel Prizes are Economics, Medicine, Physics, Literature, Peace and ____?

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Mike Gray Candidate for Councillor, Village of Radium Hot Springs Coffee with the Candidate!

Come meet with Mike to ask your questions or share your vision for our village: Wednesday: Jan 11, 6-7 pm at: Meet on Higher Ground 7527 Main St W Radium Hot Springs

A little bit about Mike:    

Local business owner Chamber of Commerce Board Member Proud resident of Radium Supporter of multiple local charities  Active in community events  Outdoor enthusiast  Locally minded, locally focused

VOTE Saturday, January 14 8 am-8 pm Radium Community Hall

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Watson’s Waddle Wow can life ever change.

For 7 years I was attached to a chain and I yelled (barked) at anyone or anything going by, hoping they would come give me some love and attention or even release me from the chain.

Seven years of dreading every day and yearning for a change. Then finally, someone listened. They took me off that chain and took me home. I was very excited and showed my appreciation by telling them (barking) constantly. That didn’t work out very well so they took me to a shelter.

Another couple of people tried to help me out by taking me home but they found I was a bit too loud for them so back to the shelter.

Then everything changed. And it was worth waiting for. Instead of a lifetime of suffering I am now in a lifetime of love. I get to write my own column, I meet hundreds of people every week, I visit and help sick people, I get lots of walks, good food and Rob can’t walk past me without a kind word or a rub.

So to all you animals (humans and others) out there; hang in there, do your best, have faith and you never know what may happen.

What Year Was it?

Cigarette ads were banned from U.S. television, Jim Morrison of ‘The Doors’ was found dead, Lance Armstrong was born, the first email was sent and the first microprocessor was developed by Intel. Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali, the Nasdaq stock exchange was formed and Charles Manson was sentenced to death. What Year was it?

See page 10.

Stinker

January 12-18, 2017

What is a Bereavement Support Group?

It is a safe place where people can come together and support one another as they move through their grief journey.

Sometimes the most comforting thing is to know you are not alone and that others are having similar experiences and feelings.

Our next Bereavement Support Group begins in January For more information or to register please give us a call at (250)

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Farting on an elevator is wrong on so many levels.

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The 8 Annual Snowflake Festival is happening next Friday, January 20 at Kinsmen Beach. It is a great celebration of winter in the valley. It begins at 4 pm with the first curlers hitting the Bonspiel on the Lake.

There will be live music with ‘Valley Forged’ beginning at 5 pm and the ‘Taste of the Valley’ starts at 6 pm. It is a great chance to sample food from 9 valley restaurants (passports at the festival for $10).

A fantastic fireworks display at 8 pm out on the Lake closes the festival off with a bang.

More volunteers are always welcome.

Email events@invermere.net.

Depression They say that being short may lead to depression. Disney has proven that 6 out of 7 dwarfs are not Happy.

Opioid Crisis

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We all have issues in our lives and many of us use different ‘crutches’ to help us get through our days. For some it is alcohol.

For others it can be one of many drugs out there and for many it is a combination of lots of things.

B.C. and Canada are in an opioid overdose crisis. Many folks (including here in the valley) are being lost to this situation.

Folks from all walks of life.

I cannot tell anyone to quit using drugs, etc. but I am going to make a suggestion.

Plan your partying. Make sure there is someone else around who is aware of what you are up to. I know that we like to keep our lifestyles secret but something that simple may just save your life.

And there is help out there. Tell your problems to someone. None of our demons are worth losing our lives over.

GO ROCKIES GO!

The Columbia Valley Rockies are on the road this weekend but back on

Tuesday, January 17, 7:30 pm GOLDEN ROCKETS Win Game Tickets and more by entering the ‘Where’s the Puck’ Contest on page 8.

Come out and Support

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Sunday, January 15, 10:30 am ‘PRACTICAL FAITH-Faith & Endurance’

Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering “K.I.D.S.” Church available during the Morning Service (age 3 to grade 7)

EVERYONE IS ALWAYS WELCOME!

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, January 13, 6:30 pm ROAST BEEF DINNER Cribbage, Thursdays, 6:30 pm.

Darts, Saturdays, 2-6 pm.

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January 12-18, 2017 Cheers to the Arts The Station Neighbourhood Pub really wants to donate $25,000 towards new, advanced audio-visual equipment for the Multi-use Community Hall being built in Invermere. So they have been contributing a dollar for every pint and three bucks for every jug purchased at the pub since last October.

They are planning on matching the beverage donations so really they are just hoping to raise $12,500. Currently they are at $7,566.

So get down there and enjoy a sip of beer or two and make a difference in the community. Cheers to the Arts!

Chasing “You were really speeding,” said the police officer.

“I’m just trying to keep up with traffic.”

“There is no traffic here right now.”

“I know. That’s how far behind I am!”

Kinsmen Fishing Derby The 17th Annual Kinsmen Fishing Derby is coming up on Saturday, January 28.

Fisher-people attempt to catch the largest non-game fish (suckers and pikeminnows). Prizes are $500, $300 and $200 for first, second and third place.

The Derby runs from 9 am to 3 pm. Register at The Station Neighbourhood Pub beginning at 8 am. Entry is $35 and that includes a burger delivered to you on the lake by the Kinsmen ( a great touch).

It is another one of those great events that take advantage of Windermere Lake in the winter. I look forward to it every year.

Inside ICAN Abbie, reporting for ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. Our Facility has been a busy spot with a lot of new intakes over these past cold weeks.

Because I'm such a shy girl, and only around 9 months old, I'm looking for a foster home that is a little quieter. I need someone who can dedicate the time and love it will take to help me to feel comfortable and break out of my shell.

ICAN supplies all the items necessary for fostering; you supply the time, home and love! To learn more about me and my needs please visit our website www.icanbc.com or call ICAN 250-3417888.

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TIRE SALES & REPAIRS, 4-wheel drive repairs, Air conditioning repairs, Engine & transmission replacements, Vehicle inspections

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WHERE WAS I?

Answer on page 11

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

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There’s the Puck

ROCKIES HOCKEY GOLDEN ROCKETS TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR! COZY UP YOUR LIVING SPACE. Pop into our showroom to view our stoves & fireplaces

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Open Late Mon-Fri 8 am-7:30 pm Saturday 8 am-6 pm Sunday 9 am-6 pm Everything you need to beat the Cold!

Portable heaters, hand and foot warmers, gloves, mitts and toques!

Come see us for your Whiteway day preparation too!!

Skates, pucks, sticks and helmets!

Congratulations to Jessica Vilante, last week’s winner of the ‘Where’s the Puck?’ contest. It was an easy one to spot but her name was drawn from the entries. Jessica wins a $20 gift certificate to Rocky River Grill and 2 tickets to any Rockies game.

Thanks to all the prize sponsors, Copper Point Golf, Windermere Valley Golf, Coys’ Par 3, Fairmont Golf, The Station Pub, Rocky River Grill, Horsethief Creek Pub and Fairmont Pizza. There are lots of great prizes still available. Get your page 8 entries in now.

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Ned Hanlon is often considered Canada’s first-ever World champion. He was the rowing world champion for a few years in the 1880s.

He was so dominant that he would often blow kisses to the crowd during a race and sometimes he would quit rowing to let his competitors close the gap a bit. during his career he won more than 300 races and was defeated only 11 times.

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Painful

Phone 250-342-6612 or fax 250-342-6574

I broke a finger at work the other day. It was quite painful, but on the other hand, I’m okay.

Bonspiel on the Lake This year’s Lake Spiel is coming up pretty quick. Next weekend, January 20-22 brings a lot of curlers to the valley. It is always an incredible event. Sixty-four teams try to dominate curling at the grassroots (lake ice) level.

Curling experience and skill are barely helpful as the lake ice is a great equalizer.

There has been a couple late withdrawals so if you are interested in entering with a team this year, call Judy at 250-341-1340.

J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm)

Our make-up and nail aisle is full!

Come check out all our great lines:

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WHERE’S THE PUCK? Draw in where you think the puck should be for a chance to win hockey tickets and other great prizes!

Drop entries off at ‘Smaller Footprints’ in downtown Invermere or at ‘Fairmont Pizza and Ice Cream Parlour’ Coys Par 3 Rocky River Grill Copper Point Golf Club The Station Neighbourhood Pub Fairmont Pizza & Ice Cream Parlour Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Windermere Valley Golf Course Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery

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All Entries will be placed in a monthly draw to win 2 Golf Passes at ‘The Ridge at Copper Point’ The Rockies are on the road this weekend visiting Creston and Golden.

They are at home on Tuesday, January 17, hosting the Golden Rockets at 7:30 pm.

Come on out to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena and enjoy some great live junior hockey.

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Attitude Adjustment

YUKYUKS ON TOUR SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 HORSETHIEF CREEK PUB

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Mondays are by far my most cumbersome day of the week as I sit and type on the computer all day. One of my tasks is to contact a few clients regarding their ads for the current week.

This week one of the clients asked if I like writing The Valley Peak. I guess I sound pretty down every Monday when we chat. I hadn’t really realized that.

It forced me to remember how blessed I am with what I do for a living in this valley.

I get to voice my ideas and opinions on all of you every week (who gets to do that in this world?). I get to visit the whole valley with deliveries. I get to attend so many great events.

Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) Blue paint. Alone (stone, phone, etc.).

Water.

Mixed Feelings I seem to have lost my mood ring last night. I’m not really sure how I feel about that.

The Thrifty Reporter

Quality Workmanship

Fair Prices

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CUSTOM ORDERS 250-341-5185 Sponge Toffee, Chocolate-dipped Sponge Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Chocolate-dipped Brownies, Chocolate-dipped Caramels

Yes, there are lots of winter activities happening in the valley. On the lake there are events like the Snow Golf, the Fishing Derby, Pond Hockey and Curling Bonspiel.

What do all these events have in common? The need for warm clothing! It is really great to walk around and watch the events or just take a nice walk on the Whiteway but only if a person is dressed toasty warm.

If you need a nice warm coat, toque, mitts or boots please visit the local Invermere Thrift Store. They may have just the items you need to keep you toasty warm while you enjoy the outdoor activities.

There is a Difference Not everyone can get along in this day and age. That is pretty obvious. And even though we want to be liked by everyone, we know that is not possible. That is okay.

Similarly, it is okay if you dislike someone.

But it is not okay to disrespect or humiliate someone that you do not get along with.

That is not right. Instead, you can ask yourself why you don’t like them and change your attitude, you can be indifferent and not feel any emotions or you can step up and show them love which just might change everything.

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Art Supplies Party Supplies Helium Balloons Office Supplies Household Items Gift Wrap & Gift Bags Giftware & Toys Books for All Ages New stock arrives weekly.

If we don’t have it we will be happy to get it.

We accept special orders too!

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Winter hours: Monday 12-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday 10-5

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Many business owners invest loads of money and time into starting up their businesses. You need a venue to work out of and you need to build up a stock of the products that you are offering.

But many miss that next step. You have to tell everyone about your business. You can tell all of your friends and you can post all over Facebook but you are still reaching a limited audience. Your friends can only support you for so long.

The Valley Peak has 1,500 friends (readers) every week. The valley and its visitors read The Valley Peak and see the ads. Advertising is very affordable ($30 or less for an ad) and very effective.

The Year It Was (From page 4) In 1971, a house cost $25,250, a car was $1,866 and the average annual income was $10,600.

The first Texas Instruments pocket calculator was sold, the first Cat Scanner was developed and the Ed Sullivan show aired its final episode. Disney World opened in Florida, Greenpeace formed and Led Zeppelin IV was released

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Comparison What do politicians and diapers have in common? They both should be changed regularly for pretty much the same reason.

See the Gift

WELCOME TO 2017!

Modern Times require Modern Marketing Techniques.

The Valley Peak reaches 2,000 Readers every week!

That is a lot of ‘Friends’.

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If you want to see an interesting, inspirational video, check out Lindsey Stirling on YouTube. Look for the ‘Hallelujah’ video where she is playing violin in a subway station.

She is an amazing, world-renowned ‘hiphop’ violinist who has a very giving heart and she is reduced to a nobody in the video. It is a huge contrast for her. Check it out (the music is great too).

There is a bit of a spiritual message at the end which may not be your thing but I enjoyed it. Find some joy in your daily life.

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Pond Hockey The Columbia Valley Rockies are hosting the Pond Hockey Championships on the weekend of January 27-29. Teams from all over will be enjoying the great Lake Windermere. There will be lots of people and lots of fun.

Teams can enter in different categories depending on how serious they want to be.

You can find out more on the Columbia Valley Rockies website.

Where I Was The photo on page 6 is an old classic one that applies to January in the valley. It is a photo of Lake Windermere at Kinsmen Beach where the Bonspiel on the Lake is all ready to go.

Spaghetti Squash In my never-ending quest to eat a bit healthier (and still enjoy the meal) I recently became reacquainted with spaghetti squash. Obviously it can be eaten like spaghetti, a nice healthy option, but it is also a very easy option to prepare.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the crap in the middle, leaving a ‘bowl’. Then fill the bowl with your spaghetti sauce and bake in the oven at 350 for 45 minutes. It works great.

A slight variation is to microwave the halfsquash for a few minutes first and then bake for a shorter time. A cheesy option is to add shredded cheese 15 minutes before it is done. Enjoy.

Eye See I was really late for my appointment on the way to the optometrist. On the way there I kept bumping into people.

Book Your Campsite Reservations opened up for campsites in British Columbia last week. They are trying a new system that will hopefully work a bit better for everyone. Good luck to everyone who goes through the system. We are pretty lucky that there are so many back country options available here.

Slippery Conditions It is winter in Canada, including here in the valley. So when you are planning an excursion, consider the road conditions. You probably don’t even have to ask anyone how the roads are because, well, it is winter and they are slippery.

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Last Friday there were 3,500 accident claims with ICBC. In one day! Lots of highways were closed for safety reasons. We have been pretty lucky here.

So give yourself some extra time. Drive carefully. Things can happen in an instant that can change many lives forever. Please drive to arrive.

Lift Your Eyes and Spirits Where do your eyes go when you are out there walking? A lot of us tend to keep our heads down, looking at the cracks in the sidewalk. We miss a lot.

Lift your eyes and have a look at what’s ahead of you. See more of the beauty of the world whether it is a blue sky, colourful flowers or darting birds.

If you are approaching someone, look them in the eye and give them a smile.

Make every moment a positive one. Look up from the cracks and see the joy.

Grateful Thanks to all of my readers, advertisers, printers, delivery folks, proofreaders and anyone else that helps with The Valley Peak. Thanks to Watson also.

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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.

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.

Purcell Mountain Painters On Facebook Invermere Camera Club On Facebook Every Thursday Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416.

Carpet Bowling & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 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.

‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm.

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 Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.

Family History Help, Fairmont, 3-5 pm, 250-270-0299.

Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm.

Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424.

Last Friday of Every Month Soup & Bun Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, noon.

WINTER WORRIES? We have everything you need to ‘winterize’ your home.

Keep those utility bills lower with products from RONA! We also have melter, shovels, gloves, scrapers and more!

Every Saturday Lego Club, all ages, Radium Library, 10 am-noon.

Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416.

Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 2-6 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.

Caesar Sunday at The Station Neighbourhood Pub. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm.

Carpet Bowling & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 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 Senior Singalong, 10 am, Columbia Gardens.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 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.

Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 7:30 pm. 270-0456.

3rd Monday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom.

Every Tuesday Card Games & more. Radium Hall, 1:30-4 pm.

Drop-in curling, 2-4 pm.

Pasta Night, Best Western Invermere Inn. Meditation, 7 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio, Free for seniors and ages 13-17.

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.

Every Wednesday Columbia Valley Play Association, ages 0-school, Invermere Community Hall, free, 9-11 am.

Monday, January 23 Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456.

Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.

Junior Curling, 4-5 pm.

Ladies Curling, 6:30 pm.

Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.

Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 7:30 pm. 270-0456.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Meet on Higher Ground, 8 am.

January 11, Wednesday Coffee with Radium Candidate Mike Gray at Meet on Higher Ground, 6-7 pm.

Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.

January 13, Friday Roast Beef Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.

January 14, Saturday Radium By-election, 8 am-8 pm, Radium Hall.

Snow Golf, Kinsmen Beach, Station Pub, 11 am.

YukYuks Comedy, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm.

January 15, Sunday Scentsy Open House, 2120 Westside Park Dr. January 16, Monday ‘Open Mic’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

January 17, Tuesday Rockies host Golden Rockets, 7:30 pm.

January 18, Wednesday Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.

January 20. Friday Snowflake Festival, 4 pm and beyond.

Pork Loin Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.

January 20-22, Friday-Sunday Bonspiel on the Lake, Kinsmen Beach.

January 23, Monday ‘The Halfsacks’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

January 27-29, Friday-Sunday Rockies host Pond Hockey, Kinsmen Beach.

January 28, Saturday Fishing Derby, Kinsmen, Station Pub, 9 am-3 pm.

As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information.

Improve local awareness and increase attendance by emailing rob@valleypeak.ca.

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