July 5, 2018print

Two Canadians have had 8 victories each on the PGA golf tour, Who are they?

(Answer on page 7)

July 5-11, 2018

Volume 16 Issue 27

Campfire Night

Ms. Virginia Rose

Come kick off another season of free, family-friendly fun at Kinsmen Beach with a campfire night this Thursday, July 5, from 5 to 8 pm.

Invermere is hosting these “Sun, Sand & Sport” events every Thursday evening throughout the summer, with giant Jenga, games, bubbles and more every week.

Come say howdy to your neighbours and make some new friends.

Next Thursday will be beach ‘Zumba’ night.

Everyone is invited.

Ms. Virginia Rose is a fantastic musician with a great mix of genres and a voice that makes you crave more.

She is in the valley this weekend playing at The Station Neighbourhood Pub on Friday, July 6 at 9 pm and at the Horsethief Creek Pub on Saturday at 10:30 pm.

Live music is soothing for your soul so get out there folks.

Television Disappointment I wanted to watch the World Origami Championship on TV, but it was only on paper view

Magical and Hypnotic Check out Roger Boucher, magician and hypnotist, as he returns to the Horsethief Creek Pub this coming Wednesday, July 11. He performs two separate shows, a family-friendly magic show at 2 pm and an adult-friendly hypnotist show at 9 pm.

This guy is very good at both magic and hypnosis. He is funny and will have your attention start to finish. Do not miss this one.

Board Game Nights Thursday nights are the new board game (and burger and margarita) nights this summer, starting this Thursday, July 5, from 5 to 8 pm.

The game pros from Main Street Fun & Games will have a wide selection of their best new board games on hand at Scotty Burger.

Have you played Happy Salmon? Battle Sheep? It’s time. Bring a friend and $5/ person, and remember how much fun a night of board games can be. Also, did I mention margaritas and amazing burgers?

Enjoy I hope you enjoy this week’s issue of The Valley Peak. Thanks to Heather McLeod for all her work and writing.

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Citadella restaurant is at the top of the hill all right (the actual meaning of Citadella).

The view of the Radium valley is so very beautiful.

And the food is something else. Delicious, melt in your mouth filet mignons, chicken cordon bleu. Goulash, stroganoff and much more.

The desserts are very unique and so freaking incredible that you can’t walk away without trying them and you can’t forget the taste when you leave.

Try dining at Citadella. I recommend it.

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For Rent Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates.

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Where the chickens hang out.

See page 8.

Musical Markets Market and Music on Main are up to full speed in Radium. Every Friday evening in front of the Visitor Centre This Friday July 6 brings the awesome local band N.O.W. They know how to keep your ears dancing.

This week’s event is co-sponsored by the Radium Golf Group. The other co-sponsor is us, so please donate a twoonie to the cause if you take the time to enjoy the music and the market.

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I used to date an anesthesiologist. She was a local girl.

Bull Riding in the Rockies Bull Riding in the Rockies sells out quickly every year, so here’s your heads up to get those tickets now for the Friday, July 20 event.

It’s a great evening, starting with a cowboy supper at the Eddie Mountain Arena (thanks to Konig), followed by professional bull riding and clowns in the ring next door to the curling club. There is always a great round of Mexican Poker plus a chance to ride a mechanical bull. End the evening by dancing to a live band.

Tickets are $25/35, plus $12 for the dinner, with an early bird discount before July 15.

Get yours at Invermere’s Home Hardware, Mountainside Market (Radium & Fairmont), or the Brisco General Store. The event is a fundraiser for the Rockies hockey club. Yeehaw.

Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas, 250-342-7100. _____

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Services Peaks Bike Repair. Bike tune ups & services at a fair price. 250-341-1946. _____

Professional Spa Maintenance, weekly, bi-weekly. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922 _____

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B.B’s Home & Lawn Care Services. Spring cleanup, Eaves troughs, home maintenance, moving & packing. 250-688-2897.

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6. Silver

So this bone marrow cancer and kidney failure thing brings a lot of changes to my life. One that I never really considered is how handsome they have apparently made me.

We all want to ‘look good’ and it feels great when someone tells us that we look nice. I think it is important to compliment people and make a difference in their days so I often tell folks they look good.

People have a lot of perceptions about disease, especially cancer. In our minds it is basically a death sentence and for many folks it really is. For me included, but not on a quick, short-term basis as long as I manage it as well as possible.

So I am not there yet, not even close. For someone going through this, I am doing quite well and to many folks, I just seem normal.

But nearly everyone I see tells me that I look good. It is a nice compliment and I thank them for it as they are sincere and mean well.

But nobody told me that before my diagnosis so now I always question the compliment (in my brain silently). Do I look better than I used to and I have finally made it to the ‘good’ category? Haha. That would be awesome.

But no, I guess I look good compared to what people expect me to look like because of the cancer. I so still have a little bit of hair and some colour.

Just remember that everyone’s journey is different. We all take a different route through life and we all deal with it much differently.

Scratchy Throats The inventor of the throat lozenge has finally died.

He asked there be no coffin at his service.

Friends of the Invermere Library present:

BIG Book Sale Saturday, July 14, 2018 8:30 am-2:30 pm Columbia Valley Centre All funds raised support the Invermere Public Library

STRAWBERRIES ARE ON! CHEMICAL-FREE

If you are wanting to U-Pick, confirm a standing order, or place a new order,

Call 250-342-9283 for details.

Pop-Up Storytimes With all the summer buzz of beach time, camping and late nights on the deck, it’s nice to have some quiet time too. The Invermere Public Library has another summer of Pop-up Storytimes planned for the kids. Give yourself and the youngest members of your family some calm moments in the open air.

These free events take place at many convenient locations throughout the summer, starting at Kinsmen Beach at 11 am on Friday, July 6.

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What unit is used to measure horses?

What is the name of a pirate’s sword?

What was the Lone Ranger’s horse’s name?

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Watson’s Waddle So last week I mentioned that Jen at Kootenay Kritters has been getting me out for some exercise. I would like to elaborate on that a bit. You will notice her ad is right beside this column every week as she is fantastic for dogs.

Anyways, she loves me (everyone does really and she loves all dogs) so she is happy to spend time with me. She knows Rob is a bit weak and tired and very slow to get going in the mornings so she tries to show up every day, sometimes twice to get me out for a good walk.

She takes me to some fun places and I meet lots of other dogs (and people). I have started to really look forward to her little car rides. I also enjoy staying with her when Rob is away overnight.

I have to be careful in front of Rob though.

He has to know that I love him the most so sometimes I try to play a bit reluctant when Jen wants to take me for a quick walk near the house. I get barking and tail-wagging, but not walking. It is quite amusing really.

And sometimes I just want to stay by Rob’s side.

But yes, a huge thanks to Jen at Kootenay Kritters for really stepping up and helping Rob and I with many things. She loves to care for Kritters of all shapes and sizes.

Medical Factoid Dogs can’t operate an MRI machine. But maybe cats can.

What Country Am I?

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I am an island country in the Southwest Pacific, comprising of 2 main land masses separated by the Cook Straight and numerous small islands. I am very biodiverse as I was one of the last lands to be settled by humans.

My official languages are English and Maori and my main exports are wool, meat, dairy and wine. My population is 4.5 million, mostly urbanites. Rugby is my national sport. What country am I? See page 9.

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Kidney Failure

Magic Show 2 pm Hypnotist 9 pm Horsethief Creek Pub Wednesday, July 11

At this point I have settled in to doing home peritoneal dialysis with the manual twin bag system. It takes a bit of time with four ‘exchanges’ each day. An exchange is a 35 minute process of replacing the used peritoneal fluid with new stuff.

The ‘dwell’ time is how long the fluid stays in me. Dwell time is about 3 or 4 hours for three of the exchanges and then a long dwell (different solution is added) that lasts 12 to 16 hours. If I do my exchanges during the night, then I get my days free. With a little nap involved.

And really, I am so fortunate to be able to do this and manage it to suit my lifestyle. I am making lots of adjustments but it really is much better than the trips to Cranbrook for hemodialysis.

So yeah, kidney failure. I never thought it would happen to me and had no idea what it really was. Not even a consideration, like everyone really. It is a daily learning experience and I enjoy making it a weekly one for you.

Legal Query Someone told me it’s the law to have my headlights on whenever it rains in Sweden.

How am I supposed to know when it’s raining in Sweden?

Inside ICAN Jewel, reporting for ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. Have you checked out our Facebook page recently? If not I highly suggest heading over there to get your daily dose of kitten love. That's right, we currently have 6 adorable kittens!!!

These cuties will be ready to go to their forever homes mid-July so get your adoption applications in now for your own purring machine! To learn more call ICAN at 250-341-7888 or visit our website www.icanbc.com.

Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre 250-342-5105

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MOTORCYCLES

PASTORS:

Lead: Trevor Hagan Associate: Matt Moore

Sunday, July 8, 10:30 am

‘BELIEVE-Self-Control’ Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering “K.I.D.S.” Church available during the Morning Service (ages 3 to grade 4)

EVERYONE IS INVITED!

UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, July 6, 6:30 pm

PORK RIB DINNER

Legion Market Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm in front of the Legion.

Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm 250-342-9517

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 71, Invermere

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THE STATION NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB

Ms. Virginia Rose Friday, July 6 9 pm Lots of fun Great tunes welcome

To all riders at the Horsethief Hideout Memorial Rally

Call 250-341-7243

Side Effects It is all pretty repetitive for me now. I seem to have adjusted to most of the side effects. Being extremely aware of balance issues is very important. Balance seems to affect my golf swing quite a bit.

The main issue for me these days is just the weak and tired thing. Any dog walk we do I must make sure I will have the energy to get back to the start. I also find it difficult to lift or carry heavy objects (had to get help with a water bottle at the store the other day-it was mentally devastating). I pray that my strength will return after chemo ends.

A great side effect is all the love and compassion from the people of this valley. Lots of folks seem to care and check on my well -being quite regularly. When I focus properly, I see a million blessings coming at me on a daily basis.

Airline Troubles I showed the damaged remains of my luggage to my lawyer and said: “I want to sue the airline.”

He shook his head. “You don’t have much of a case.”

The Thrifty Reporter

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Yes, these days of electronics and social media can be a challenge. They can be a good thing but sometimes not. One challenge can be going on a vacation to the Columbia Valley and find out the charging cord for your mobile, tablet or laptop is at home.

Well, I know a great place to look for a replacement. How about checking out the Invermere Thrift Store? They have a section just for these items. A great thing about social media is finding a bargain.

Check out the Invermere Thrift Store facebook page for some great deals on special items.

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The Waltzing Matildas If you miss this great musical trio at the Steamboat Mountain Music Festival, or if you just can’t get enough of their sound, head over to the Horsethief Creek Pub on Monday, July 9. Tim, Jamie and Chris will be stroking the strings on stage from 7 to 9 pm. Minors are welcome at the pub, and there’s a shuttle to help you get home safely. There’s no admission fee to attend Live Music Mondays: save your cash for the tasty food.

Always a smile in The Valley Peak.

Find a joke on every page or enjoy the word search or maze.

Have a great week.

WHERE WAS I?

Answer on page 10

Can you guess where this photo was taken?

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My Progress

MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS MONDAYS DUSK POTHOLE PARK

Red Cross Babysitting Course July 06 Occupational First Aid-Level 1 July 07 Reiki Certificate Level 2 July 13 Lavender Wreaths July 19 Angel Cards July 24 Red Cross Standard First Aid August 11 Laughter Yoga August 23

250-342-3210 www.cotr.bc.ca/Invermere

So not much has really changed for me with the multiple myeloma and chemo.

Now that I am being treated in Cranbrook I have to deal with an oncologist from Kelowna. We meet by teleconference this week. Hopefully he can give me an idea about my actual progress.

As of this week, I only have 11 more hits of chemo and only have to go to town for 8 of them. That is exciting news for me. I believe that I will regain quite a bit of energy once my body clears the chemo out. That will be after September.

In the meantime I have been able to get out and try golfing a bit. I am pretty weak so the ball isn’t flying as far as I would like but at least I am out there. Plus I have caught a few fish.

Basically it is all about getting back to my ‘normal’ lifestyle. I need to be happy and enjoying myself on a regular basis or I question why I am where I am. This has been a setback but definitely not quite a finisher at this point.

Canadian Sports Trivia Answer Canadians Mike Weir and George Knudson have both won 8 tournaments on the PGA tour. Knudson was our star in the 50s and 60s.

Accordion to Research Nine out of ten people don’t notice when you change words to names of musical instruments.

Pork Rib Dinner

OUTDOOR MOVIE HOST TECHNICIANS The District of Invermere is seeking part-time “Outdoor Movie Host Technicians” for our Monday evening movie series “Movies in the Mountains” in Pothole Park, downtown Invermere.

This position requires some manual labour as you will be responsible for setting up the movie screen, projector and audio equipment but it's also fun!

The Invermere Legion is serving up a pork rib dinner as this week’s Friday Night Dinners on July 6. It will be a delicious adventure beginning at 6:30 pm.

Take a chance on winning the meat and 50/50 draws while you are there. Have a fun, well-fed Friday folks.

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Affordable Advertising Space.

Less than $25/week.

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Qualifications: Good A/V skills to set up/clean up and run our outdoor movie events.

We are in need self-motivated and hardworking people.

Ability to speak on a mic in front of a large crowd is a plus.

Requirements: Lift and carry HEAVY objects: Speakers and movie screen etc.

Available to work Monday nights.Some weekend work may be required for special events.

Ability to work outdoors under a variety of weather conditions.

Valid driver's license.

Excellent customer service skills.

Clean background.

Pay: $20 per hour for typically a 5-6-hour shift.

Submit your resumes to: Cortney Pitts Events Coordinator e-mail: events@invermere.net Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on July 12th, 2018

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July 5-11, 2018 4. Hands

When interviewed 100,000 cancer survivors were asked why they thought they have survived cancer. The top 9 answers were documented in a book ‘Radical Remission’. It is a long, boring read.

But it tells me this: radically changing your diet to eat healthy foods is the number one answer. Your food can be your nutrition or it can be your poison. It is between you and your taste buds to decide.

To me, more importantly is the second strongest answer: taking charge of your own health.

That means doing research into what your doctors are telling you and making sure it is right for you, It also means finding alternatives that may work for you. It feels great to have an idea of what is happening and to feel that you have input.

Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) Scoops, Blooper, Droop, Sloop, Coop.

Fairmonsters Golf Clinics WE HAVE A HUGE SELECTION OF GOOD USED TIRES ON RIMS.

WE SELL, CONSIGN & BUY

Antiques ☺ Rarities Boutique ☺ Vintage Home Décor ☺ Upcycled Junk Jonny & Teresa 778-526-5117 4730 Government St. Windermere

The golf program at Fairmont Hot Springs is offering up some great opportunities for young golfers. They have a program that is great for brand new golfers and for kids who are just looking to brush up on a couple things.

On Saturdays, from 10 am to 10:45 am, running until August 25, the youngsters (ages 3 to 6) are invited to attend.

The Junior Fairmonster program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm (until August 30) for kids that are 7 to 13 years of age.

The program is only $20/child/day Call 250345-6346 to find out more.

Tin Ear If you don’t like musical puns, you have my symphony.

Tariffs What is another name for tariffs? Taxes. What would be a fantastic way for 2 leaders to increase their tax bases? Get together and tax the crap out of each other’s countries. Who pays those tariffs? We do. Who gets the money? Our governments do.

Just another way to screw the people while trying to give the appearance of helping the country. Is there such a thing as a government that actually cares about the people or do they all just want to dictate and control everyone?

All our governments kick the crap out of us financially while they party down with their rich friends.

Our country is full of hard workers that are supporting a bunch of political dictators and freeloaders. Oops, a bit negative there.

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Movies at Pothole Park

MUSIC ON MAIN MARKET ON MAIN RADIUM FRIDAYS 778-526-5233

Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-7 pm

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Flowers, Concentrates, Infusions, Edibles

No Medical Card Needed for: CBD Only Products & Topicals Pet Treats & Supplements Smoking Accessories

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Monday nights are movie nights in Invermere for the summer months. Head on down to Pothole Park for an outdoor screening every Monday, featuring Robin Williams in “Mrs. Doubtfire” on July 9.

A cash concession is available, or bring your own favourite movie snacks. A blanket and/or lawn chair is a good plan also and be prepared for the odd mosquito.

The big screen lights up after sunset (around 9:30-10 pm in July). Cheers to the District for putting on this great community event. It is an amazing way to fill an evening with friends and family.

I Am This Country (From page 4.) I am New Zealand. My main currency is the dollar and I am known for ‘Rugby, Racing and Beer’. My rugby teams perform an intense chanting challenge before matches.

Grief Counselling Training

Available to anyone in the valley.

Cost is only $6 Sign up and pay by the second Wednesday of each month.

Distribution on the third Wednesday.

Call Family Dynamix at 250-342-5566

ROGER BOUCHER Magician/Hypnotist Wednesday, July 11 at the

DAZZLING

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GIFTS GALORE

Vape Juice Watkins Products

Weed Care Ornamental Tree Care Lawn Fertilizer 250-347-9909

Awesome for kids of all ages!

Monthly fresh fruits & vegetables.

EXCEPTIONAL FOOD-GREAT PRICES www.windermerevalleygolfcourse.com

Know Thyself

Food Safe certification is a good addition to any resume. It is also good to know for home cooking as there are many aspects of contamination that you don’t normally consider. I have my level 1.

Level 1 will be offered at the Wilmer Community Hall for $75 on July 11, 18 and 25 from 8:30 am to 5 pm each day. Sign up for this one in advance by calling Sharon at 341-7192.

COLUMBIA VALLEY GOOD FOOD CO-OP

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Hospice and the College of the Rockies are offering training and certification in “Companioning Complicated and Traumatic Grief” this month. It runs on Friday, July 13 from 6 to 9 pm and on Saturday, July 14 from 10 am to 5 pm. The $10 fee includes lunch on Saturday.

This training will help local professionals who work with clients dealing with these forms of grief. To reserve your spot, call 668-1143 right away.

Some people say I’m condescending. That means I talk down to people.

TY Plush.

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Church Picnic Christ Church Trinity is hosting a potluck picnic on Sunday July 8, beginning at 10:30 am. Everyone of all ages and faiths are invited and welcome to join. It will be a fun day at the ground of the museum if it is sunny and in the Church itself if the weather does not cooperate.

Ticket Express (fast, efficient, affordable)

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Serving the Columbia Valley

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ADULT HYPNOTIST SHOW 9-10 pm Fantastically Entertaining

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July 5-11, 2018

Annual Motorcycle Rally The Horsethief Hideout Memorial Rally is on this weekend, from July 5 to 8. This age 19+ event is one of the best old-school motorcycle rallies around, with live bands, a show & shine, a silent auction and door prizes, a poker run and bike games.

They have great food and product vendors, karaoke every evening and an incredible live music party on the Saturday night. It is a good event to check out.

Admission for the weekend is $80 at the gate, which includes camping. Bring cash.

It’s quite the sight to see all those bikes in the valley over the weekend.

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Where I Was

HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING?

The photo on page 6 shows a great place to be on a Friday evening all summer. It is from the Music and Market on Main, always a delightful time.

DEEP ENOUGH? LONG ENOUGH?

Host an International Student You can teach your family about other countries and cultures without ever leaving town just by hosting an international exchange student for the 2018-2019 school year.

Youngsters from 13 to 18 years old want to call our beautiful valley home for a while.

These kids come from Germany, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, China and beyond.

Host families receive $735 monthly to help cover expenses.

For more information, email the Rocky Mountain International Student Program at info@rminternational.ca or go online. I know families that have done this and it’s a win-win for everyone involved.

Stolen It is so hard to explain a pun to a kleptomaniac.

They always take things, literally.

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Saturday, July 7 is World Chocolate Day. That sounds pretty yummy. ‘Gimme Some Sugar’ definitely makes incredible chocolates. I can’t even really describe them other than they have been awesome gifts for family at Christmas, Valentines and Easter. I always buy extra for myself and my Mom and sister rave about theirs for quite some time.

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Aw Sweet Candy Check out the candy store in Fairmont. Aw Sweet candy Company is located a block off the main drag on Hot Springs Road.

They have soft ice cream, slushies, screamers and more. Try the popcorn, mini donuts, cotton candy or any of the special treats.

Looking for UK chocolates or treats, they’ve got them. How about party supplies? Yup. Piñatas too. Stop in for a sweet treat when you are in Fairmont.

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beginning at 9 am. Dining is by donation to the Fire Department.

Canada Day Thanks Thanks to everyone involved in making the Columbia Valley the place to be for Canada Day. Every community had some wonderful things happening.

In Invermere, the parade, the Mountain Mosaic festival and the fireworks all really stand out. I hope everyone had a great time and I hope you all appreciate the volunteer efforts to put these things together.

Edgewater Music Festival

BIG Book Sale

The Steamboat Mountain Music Festival does things right, with porch parties around Edgewater on Friday, July 6, followed by a day of mainstage performances, familyfriendly fun and an after-party dance on Saturday. Sunday is a day of music workshops.

Tickets are $35 per adult and $5 for teens (kids 12 and under get in free), with family passes going for $65. They say you can’t shake a tree in Edgewater without a musician falling out. Go experience a great weekend of live music.

The best book sale ever! Thousands of books of every style and topic. All funds raised go to programs at the library. It is happening on Saturday, July 14 at the new community centre.

Food for Thought The roaming lion came across a man reading a book sitting with another man working on a typewriter.

Why did he eat the guy with the book?

Even lions know Readers’ Digest and writer’s cramp.

Stalker I think my neighbour is stalking me. Last night she googled my name on the computer. I saw her do it with my binoculars.

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Jam Nights

OPEN AT 5 pm

Wings & Beer Wednesdays Fish & Chips Thursday Greatest Hits Fridays Family Dinner Sundays

30th Anniversary

Happy anniversary to The Springs in Radium golf course. They are celebrating this Saturday, July 7 from 11 am to 2 pm and we are invited. Go and have some fun.

They also offer a great breakfast buffet on Saturdays and Sundays.

Kids’ Triathlon I can’t get over that we have local triathletes as young as four years old. The Young Hearts Triathalon (for ages 4 to 15) has even been sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia.

If you have a young swimmer-biker-runner in your life, bring them down to Kinsmen Beach on Saturday, July 7. You can register at Copper Point Resort on Friday, July 6 from 5 to 7:30 pm, or come at 7 am on race day.

It’s a safe event that will help your kid test their limits and feel like a champion. For details, go online or call 342-3373.

Stampede Pancake Breakfast Fire’D Up Breakfast and Burgers is hosting their 10th annual Stampede Pancake Breakfast in support of the Radium Fire Department. It will be this Friday, July 6,

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Names We’ve Heard

5 P. T. Barnum, Huey Lewis 6 Sylvester Stallone, George W. Bush 7 Yul Brynner, Ringo Starr 8 Kevin Bacon, Angelica Huston 9 Tom Hanks, Courtenay Love 10 Jessica Simpson, Arthur Ashe 11 John Adams Local Celebrities

5 France Andestad, Denis Zuk, Jenny Divleli 6 Glen & Melanie Remple anniversary 8 Lisa Ede, Isaac McDonell, Sarah Davis 9 Linda Michel, Margaret Peers, Nick Veres 10 Lilah O’Brien, 11 JP Askey Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243

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July 5-11, 2018 Lunch ’til Late Kitchen Open to 10 pm Daily, 11 pm Fri/Sat

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Saturday, July 7, 10:30 pm

Waltzing matildas Monday, July 9, 7-9 pm

FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm.

3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm.

201, 7 Ave, Invermere.

Museum Hours Tuesday 10 am-4 pm.

Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm.

Invermere Library hours Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat, 10 am-5 pm.

Wed/Thur, 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.

Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall.

Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416.

Pickleball, Pineridge Courts, 10 am, all welcome.

Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium School Gym. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113.

Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm.

Youth Network, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm.

Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm.

Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15 pm, 250-688–6050.

Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm.

2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232.

2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416.

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.

Baby Rhyme Time, Invermere Library, 10:30 am.

Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm.

Market on Main, Radium, 4-9 pm.

Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm.

Music on Main, Radium, 7-9 pm.

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

Karaoke, Whitehouse.

1st Friday Every Month Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm.

Yardwork!?

Rakes, shovels, pruners, edgers, gloves, garbage bags, bins, wheelbarrows, lawn mowers, weed whackers, hoses, brooms, fertilizers and more!

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 LEGO Club, Radium Library, 10 am, 347-2434.

Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416.

Pickleball, Pineridge Courts, 10 am, all welcome.

Tech Support, Invermere Library, 1-4 pm.

Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm.

Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228.

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.

Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium School Gym. 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 Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am.

Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall.

Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm.

Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266.

Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 6:30 pm.

Indoor Pickleball, DTSS Gym, 7-9 pm.

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

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

Pool Tournament, Copper City Saloon, 7:30 pm.

Every Tuesday Pickleball, Pineridge Courts, 10 am, all welcome.

Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Wellness Studio, by donation.

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 Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm.

Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm.

Fun flow taster Yoga, Radium Plaza, 778-316-6371.

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

KARAOKE-Thursdays 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am.

Last Wednesday of Each Month Co-Housing Info Session, Invermere Library, 6 pm.

July 5, Thursday Horsethief Hideout Memorial Rally begins.

Campfire Night, Kinsmen Beach, 5-8 pm.

Board Games, Scotty Burger, 5-8 pm.

Hoop for a Cause, Kinsmen Beach, 6:30 pm.

July 6, Friday Pop-up Storytime Kinsmen Beach, 11 am.

Steamboat Mountain Music Festival begins.

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

Virginia Rose, Station Pub, 9 pm.

July 7, Saturday Stampede Pancake Breakfast, Fire’D Up, 9 am.

Radium Springs 30th Anniversary.

Young Hearts Triathlon (4-15 years), Kinsmen Beach.

Steamboat Mountain Music Festival.

Horsethief Hideout Memorial Rally.

Mountain Al Fresco, secret location, 6-11 pm.

Virginia Rose, Horsethief Creek Pub, 10:30 pm.

July 8, Sunday Heart of the Rockies Triathlon.

Church potluck picnic, Museum, 10:30 am.

July 9, Monday Waltzing Matildas, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.

Mrs. Doubtfire, free movie, Pothole Park, dusk.

July 11, Wednesday Family Magician, Horsethief Creek Pub, 2 pm.

Hypnotist, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm.

July 12, Thursday Zumba, Kinsmen Beach, games, 5-8 pm.

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

July 14. Saturday BIG Book Sale.

July 20, Friday Bullriding in the Rockies.

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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