The Toronto Blue Jays won consecutive World Series championships in which two years? (Answer on page 7)
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Mom’s Golf Free Happy Mother’s Day from Coys Par 3. On Sunday, May 12, Mom golfs free with the purchase of the breakfast buffet or the burger special. That is a great day. The food at Coys is always fantastic and the golf is, well, golf. Easy, hard, fun, frustrating, always a nice walk and more. It is a great little course that is always a lot of fun with some challenge. Book Mom’s day at 250-345-6504.
Valley Voices Performances by our Valley Voices choir are always a big hit. They will be doing their spring concert on two evenings at Christ Church Trinity, on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11, starting at 7:30 pm. Get your $5/10 tickets early at Big Horn Cafe, Purple Cow Gift Shop or Inspire Boutique in Invermere. This could be the perfect gift for the mom in your life: a concert, plus time with you. A reception will follow both performances.
Yuk Yuk’s Comedians Radium is a favourite stop on the Yuk Yuk’s tour, thanks to the Horsethief Creek Pub and all the laughter-loving folks who come out for the shows. The next comedy
night is on Saturday, May 11, with Sharon Mahoney and Eric Amber on stage. Tickets are on sale now for $15. The laughs start at 9 pm. Call up a friend and go for dinner too. You deserve some belly laughs.
Thoughtless Never worry about what other people are thinking. They don’t do it very often.
Wasa Quilt Show & Tea Head to the Wasa Community Hall on Friday, May 10 or Saturday, May 11 for a quilt show and tea. There will be raffles, vendors, door prizes and lunch available starting at 11 am. The show ends at 7 pm on Friday, 4 pm on Saturday. We have some very talented quiltmakers in the East Kootenays and it’s inspiring to see what they can design and create. If you’re looking for a unique Mother’s Day outing, this is it.
Canal Flats Yard Sale Canal Flats is having a huge community garage sale on Saturday, May 11. If you’re in the mood to hunt for bargains (or maybe driving to or from Wasa for the quilt show and tea), pull off the highway to check it out. The sale runs from 10 am to 2 pm.
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College Open House The College of the Rockies has an Open House this Tuesday, May 14, from 3:30 to 5 pm. We have a great College facility here in Invermere and they offer incredible programs for everyone. Meet the wonderful staff and learn about some learning opportunities. Check out the Hospitality Co-op program, Continuing Education and more. There will be student displays to see while enjoying appetizers and refreshments. You may even see some cricket (weather permitting). 250-342-3210.
Riddliculous A farmer has 17 head of cattle and all but nine are sold to the market. How many does he have left? See page 9.
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This week’s movie at the CV Centre will have your adrenaline pumping. Mission Impossible: Fallout will be on the big screen on Tuesday, May 14. Doors open at 7 pm, with admission at $5 per kid and $8 per adult, cash. A concession to raise funds for the Invermere Rotary will be stocked with your favourite movie snacks. Bring a date and treat yourself.
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This month’s Invermere Library book club read is Remarkable Creatures, by Tracy Chevalier. Pick up a copy at your local library, then join other book-lovers on Friday, May 24 at 2 pm. With enough interest, there will also be a discussion on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 pm. Everyone who has read the book is welcome. Book clubs are a great way to meet new people and be exposed to new ideas and perspectives. Also, there will be tea and baked treats. What more do you need?
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Happy Mother’s Day folks. It is a big day of the year for those ladies who have helped us from before day one in our lives. Respecting Mom is a good thing every day. I seem to fail at that. My Mom, Edie, puts a lot of effort into helping her kids, even though we are all full grown adults. You never stop needing your Mom. We only think we do haha. My Mom is from a completely different generation so we do not always see eye to eye. Almost never actually. But that does not stop her from loving me. When I am going to visit her she makes huge efforts to have my favourite groceries in the fridge (lactose-free milk, etc.), my room is cleaned and sterilized and so much more. She cooks my favourite meals, chases my dirty laundry and feeds, walks and loves Watson when I am busy at the hospital. She and I have completely different opinions on just about everything out there. I am sure many of us have that going on. But she still loves me and that matters a lot. I love her but really do not show it enough. It is tricky when we live so far apart. But we did a lot of time together when I was very sick last year. I think all that most moms want is just to see and hear from their kids more often. To spend some time with them to see that they are doing okay. Anyways, Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, especially my Mom.
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Loving Care My husband asked why I bother buying plants if I am going to kill them. I told him it is so he knows what I am capable of.
Gymnastics & Circus Acts Get your tickets today for Glacier Peaks’ incredible gymnastics show GLOW on Friday, May 24. The evening starts at DTSS high school at 5 pm with a pizza and pulled pork picnic dinner, followed by the 6 pm show starring local gymnasts plus Indigo Circus performers. Tickets are available at Taynton Bay Spirits and Pharmasave, for $8/child and $12/ adult. There’s no cost for kids ages 0 to 4. BYO picnic blanket and $10 if you’d like to buy glow-in-the-dark trinkets. Invermere hasn’t seen anything like this before. Don’t miss out.
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When the cat’s away, what do the mice do? What part of a Basset hound are particularly large? What type of creature is related to the term ‘apian’? In which U.S. city was the sitcom ‘Cheers’ based? Where would you experience a ‘Williwaw’ wind? What kind of food is gazpacho?
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I am loving this time of year. The weather allows us to get out for so many more walks. And longer ones. Everything is fresh and new. The grass is getting softer on my paws, the blossoms are releasing their sweet scents and more. We were in the West Kootenay for a few days last week and everything was starting to blossom. Creston was beautiful. With spring and growth comes tick season. Rob has seen a lot of photos of ticks and he had one last year. Found it on his neck during dialysis at the hospital about 10 hours after we had been somewhere that a tick might be. It was a good learning experience. What is good about tick season? The time Rob spends rubbing me from head to toe, in every little nook and cranny. It feels amazing and I don’t want him to stop. Who doesn’t like a good massage? I hope all you hounds out there are getting the same treatment. I will note that Rob seems to get a lot of enjoyment out of doing the massaging. Touch is very therapeutic for people (and dogs). It clears the mind, reduces stress and just feels good.
What Year Was It?
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Lance Armstrong won his sixth Tour de France, Martha Stewart went to prison, a tsunami in South Asia killed 290,000 people, a NASA jet (the Scramjet) reached a speed of mach 9.6 and Taipei 101 opened as the tallest skyscraper in the world. Oil companies registered the highest profits in history, Ken Jennings dominated Jeopardy for $2.5 million and Facebook was launched. What year was it? See page 10.
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Estate Sale Check out the massive estate sale in Canal Flats. It is set for the Flats Venue & Stage on Saturday, May 18. Call or text 250-270-0838 for more information or to set up your private viewing.
Yard Waste Pick-up Program The District is launching a new Yard Waste Pick-up Program to assist residents in disposing of spring yard waste. The program will be a reservation based system where residents are to call the Municipal Office at 250-342-9281 and ask to be put on the reservation list for Yard Waste Pick-up.
Residents are to provide the following information to Municipal Staff: Name; Phone number; and Civic Address Pick-up will occur on Wednesday, May 15 th and 9Wednesday, May 28rd. Resident will be required to place their yard waste at the curb for pickup after 8 am on the day of pick- up after you have placed your reservation and confirmed your street address. Yard waste must be placed in clear plastic or brown paper bags and includes leaf and grass material. Branches and pruning are to be bundled in maximum 4 foot bundles and are not to exceed 50 lbs in weight.
Staff will not pick up any yard waste if it does not meet the above requirements. If you have not placed a reservation, your yard waste will not be picked up. For further questions, comments or concerns, please contact Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer at 250-342-9281.
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Email rob@valleypeak.ca Kidney Failure
Well I have been writing about kidney failure (from my perspective) for quite some time now. I am not sure what more I can tell you but I shall carry on for a couple more weeks. I myself went into acute (sudden) kidney failure a year and a half ago. I missed a few signs or symptoms, as did the new doctor I visited. They call kidney disease the ‘silent killer’ and I get it. Now I do anyways. Many other people do get diagnosed with kidney disease at different stages of the disease. For the very early ones it can just be a matter of changing their eating habits (goodbye salt). For others that also includes medications. Eventually it can mean a surgery to prepare for dialysis of one form or another. For me it was emergency surgery and on hemodialysis the next day. That is a unique, but not unheard of experience. I wish all of you good long term kidney health.
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If you love hunting for treasure outdoors, you’ll love geocaching. Learn more about this fun, family-friendly way to discover hidden treasure (from actual found items to spectacular views) around the world at the Invermere Library’s free geocaching workshop on Thursday, May 9. The library even has geocaching kits (including GPS units) you can borrow at no cost with your free library membership to make this an affordable hobby for anyone. The workshop starts at 6 pm. Register by calling 342-6416.
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My Progress As noted last week, my multiple myeloma seems to be backing off a bit more in the last few months. I am thinking that if I continue to eat healthy (healthier than before anyways), carry on with my naturopathic treatments (I will always mention cannabis oil) and stay confident that I can deal with this. A friend once noted that it is not really about beating cancer, it is about learning to live with it. To me that means it is a part of my body that I must always treat properly to keep it in its place. And really, since it is mostly about whole body health and the immune system, I guess I should treat my whole body and my immune system with care. I have found that is a bit easier to wrap my head around it now that my mortality has become involved. Eat healthy, really.
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My wife likes to sing very loudly in the house. I always have to go outside to the garden so the neighbours don’t think I am torturing her.
The Thrifty Reporter Whoa!! I have heard that the Invermere Thrift Store has had to increase their garbage pickup to twice a week. It was only once a week but not all items dropped off for donations are sellable. Therefore, the garbage schedule had to be doubled and since they pay for garbage pickup, that doubles the cost of this service. I do not believe this is fair to them. Please only donate items you know you would spend money on. Thank-you.
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Give yourself a few minutes at Pynelog’s this week to enjoy the art of our youngest neighbours. The Lil’ Peeps Art Show runs until May 18, as part of Wings Over the Rockies. Local daycares and preschools have made art projects to cover the gallery walls. The gallery is open daily except for Sundays, from 11 am to 5 pm.
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Fun Day of Golf The 30th annual ‘Golf Fun Day’ at Coys Par 3 is coming up in about a month. Get registered now for the June 8 event. It is a great day of golf followed by an amazing barbecue dinner. The event is very affordable and supports the Fairmont & District Lions Club. Get your tickets at Coys before it sells out.
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MOM WOULD LOVE A BLIZZARD CAKE
WHERE WAS I?
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Can you guess where this photo was taken?
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Things have settled down pretty good as good, regular, home hemodialysis seems to be helping me regain strength which is also good in the living with my cancer adventure. Fear is still a big factor in all of this. Any time I feel any pain I have to wonder if it is related to bone degeneration. A tough mental game but things are great so far. Confidence is a huge factor is healing. I have found that openness is a pretty good aspect of this for me. By writing about my health issues I find many folks are willing to chat about health. Lots of folks have advice and often it is quite helpful. It is always worth listening to. Plus I have learned that many folks have issues going on. Lots have kidney issues, even more have cancer issues. We are a pretty big team out there. But living each day knowing how quick it all changes has also been a great side effect. That is one thing we should all try more often. Long term plans may not always work out so enjoy the present.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer With Cito Gaston as the manager the Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series in 1992 and 1993.
Live Music at Copper City The Copper City Saloon is under new ownership and has a knock-out line-up of live music events booked for the next while. Powerhouze is the feature act on Friday, May 10, starting at 8 pm. There’s no cover charge for this night of reggae, R&B, funk, top 40 live music. Alter Ego takes the stage on Friday, May 17. Get out for a night on the town, and tell them The Valley Peak sent you.
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Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm) Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm)
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This page gives you an example of different ad size options and what each would cost. ADVERTISING INFORMATION
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TRIPLE SIZED AD 14.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE SINGLE WEEK $80
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Free ‘Industry’ Zipline Tours If you work in the hospitality industry, give Valley Zipline Adventures a call today to book a zipline tour. The tour is free with a donation to the local animal rescue societies GALS and ICAN. (A minimum $10 donation is suggested.) Zipliners must weigh between 65 and 250 lbs. Tours can be booked for Sundays until June 2, not including May 19: call 3477627 to book your date and time. The Valley Peak will be trying it on May 26. What a great way to start the busy season.
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Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) An easy riddle if you are paying attention to what you read. If all but nine cattle are sold then the farmer would have nine left.
After School Robots Grade 4 to 7 kids are invited to come to the Invermere Library after school until 4:30 pm on Wednesdays for plenty of free, drop-in STEAM activities, games and crafts, including playing with robots. Younger kids, from kindergarten to grade 3, will be the focus on Friday afternoons, from 2 to 3 pm. Did you know the library has a 3D printer, and robots that follow drawn lines? It’s incredible to see. The Best of Seconds OPEN Tues-Fri 10-5 Saturday 11-3 Adults’ & Kids’ Clothing Shoes, Toys, Books Infant Equipment, Maternity Items Much, Much More Located below Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy 250-342-4430
Paddling Film Festival If you love paddling, Ullr Bar is the place to be on Thursday, May 9. It’ll be a great night of paddling adventure films, delicious food and fun people. The Reel Paddling Film Festival is co-hosted by Adventure Paddle School and Columbia River Paddle, and starts at 7 pm. Come and get excited for the upcoming paddling season. You might even win a door prize. Oh and tell them you saw it in The Valley Peak.
Who Knew Psychic fair cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Adult Craft Club If you’re an adult who loves making crafts and learning new skills, check out the monthly adult craft nights at the Invermere Library. These events are free, with all supplies provided. On Thursday, May 23, crafters will be making woven heart baskets from cardboard, toothpicks, felt and yarn. The fun starts at 6 pm. Reserve your spot today by calling 342-6416.
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Radium Firefighters Fundraiser Radium’s volunteer firefighters put many hours, energy and funds into the village’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks displays, the very popular annual children’s Christmas party and much more. Let’s show our support for these folks on Sunday, May 12, when 15% of all food sales at the Horsethief Creek Pub will be donated to the Radium Volunteer Firefighters. Go for lunch or dinner and say “thank you.”
It Was That Year (From page 4) In the year 2004, an average house cost $275,000 and the average annual income was $45,800. Shrek 2 was released as was Janet Jackson’s breast during halftime of the Super Bowl, the first private space flight (SpaceShipOne) took place and Paul Martin defeated Stephen Harper for Prime Minister.
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Misery They say that ‘misery loves company’. That may be true but it turns out that company does not love misery.
Paddle Palooza Are you interested in trying out a canoe, kayak, or a stand-up paddle board? Want some tips on how to stay afloat? Are you an experienced pro, and want to show off your skills? Head to Kinsmen Beach on Saturday, May 11 for Paddle Palooza. There will be free clinics, info booths, games and the chance to try out SUPS, kayaks and canoes. The fun starts at 11 am. Maybe you’ll discover your new favourite summer sport.
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The Invermere Library invites families to come for Story Time every Saturday, starting at 10:30 am. The morning includes stories, songs and a craft perfect for kids five and younger (but kids of all ages are welcome). Events like this are the perfect way to get to know other families in town. You’ll be friends with these kids and parents for the next decade or more. Pack up the stroller and come on down.
Get to Windermere Valley Golf Course Sunday to Wednesday, during the month of May for a fabulous golf deal. Two golfers play 18 holes with a power cart for only $79.95 after 2 pm. The course is in great shape this year. Have fun.
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Mon-Fri 8 am-7:30 pm Saturday 8 am-6 pm Sunday 9 am-6 pm
The Garden Center fills up Tuesday!! Come and see what’s blooming!!
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Wings Over the Rockies It’s that time of year when locals and visitors flock (haha) to the popular Wings Over the Rockies festival. Check out the many workshops, presentations and adventures taking place throughout the Columbia Valley from May 6 to 12 on their website: www.wingsovertherockies.org. You can carve, paint, hike, paddle, birdwatch, ride, track, eat, drink, drum and more, thanks to a busy schedule of events. Sign up for some of the planned adventures and you’ll see a whole new side of the Columbia Valley.
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pm. Tickets are available now for $20. Call 403-998-2806 for all the details, or visit the Upcoming Events page at www.valleypeak.ca.
Summer Parties It is that time of year that we plan to have some great get-togethers. Spring, summer and fall bring the best outdoor parties. Are you planning a social event? A wedding, reunion, tournament, barbecue or any such thing? MB7 Party & Tent Rentals can help you have a perfect party. They rent everything you could possibly need. 250-347-9238.
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The page 6 photo is a beautiful site in town these days. AG Valley Foods have upgraded their checkout tills. It is very nice. Check it out. They are always serving us better.
Need a place for your company next weekend? Check out the classifieds on page 2 for a 1-week timeshare at Mountainside for only $900. It starts on the Saturday of the long weekend. Mountainside Villas are very nice. I have stayed there a few times. Great rec centre, great staff, and wonderful villas on the golf course.
Parent & Tot Play Time With unpredictable spring weather, it’s good to have an indoor play option for the kids. Family Dynamix offers a free Parent & Tot Play Program at the gym at 7511 Columbia Avenue in Radium. Young kids and their parents (or grandparents) are invited to drop in from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Thursdays, May 9 and 16. Get those energetic kids running around.
Board Governance Tips If you’re a volunteer board member or work with board members, check out the board governance workshop on Saturday, May 11. Deb McClelland will be in town to talk about terms of reference, roles and responsibilities, agendas, policies and other things that make sense to people acting on boards. The workshop runs from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the CV Chamber building and costs $45 (or $40 for chamber members). Sign up by calling 342-2844.
Whisper Whisper My friend asked why I speak so softly. I said I was afraid the government was listening. He laughed, I laughed, Siri and Alexa laughed.
Stage Play Fundraiser Live theatre is a special treat for valley residents, so don’t miss out on this event. The Columbia Lake Stewardship Society is hosting actress Shirley Truscott for a performance of her play: A Woman in Wildflowers: The Extraordinary Journey of “Lizzie” Rummel, on Saturday, May 18. The show starts at the CV Centre at 7:30
Names We’ve Heard
9 Billy Joel, Candace Bergen 10 Bono (Paul Hewson), Fred Astaire 11 Salvador Dali, Phil Silvers 12 Tony Hawk, Emilio Estevez 13 Stevie Wonder, Peter Gabriel 14 George Lucas, Cate Blanchett 15 Brian Eno Local Celebrities
7 Gunner Jorgensen, Al & Mary Tristram anniversary 9 Rob Witt, Margaret Larrabee, Tom Krebs 11 Kathy & Dennis Dortch anniversary 12 Ashley Hogan, Gene Matsalla, Rick Ede, Lisa Tristram 13 Adrian MacKay, Trish Raven, Don Mahovlic, Dale Nicholson 14 Florence Raven, Tach Babin, Donald Morgan, Tristan Morgan, Kay Caspelle 15 Logan Powell Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243
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FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wed., 5:30-7 pm. By appt. 342-0850. 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, 1-8 pm. Wed, Thurs. 10 am-4 pm. Friday 1-4 pm, Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Every Thursday Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium Centre. Floor Curling, Inv. Seniors Centre, 1:30 pm. Youth cooking, Summit Youth Centre, 5-7 pm. 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. Free English Learning Conversation, CBAl, 6-8 pm, Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $30, 6:30 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. AA Meeting, Canal Flats Fire Hall, 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. Invermere Seniors Kindergarten Visit, 10:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 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. 3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom.
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Every Saturday Family Lego Club, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Youth movie, free, Summit Youth Centre, 7-9 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Music Jam, all ages, Canal Flats Base Camp, 10 am. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Give-back Sundays, Horsethief Creek Pub. Crib & other fun at Edgewater Legion, noon. Carpet Bowling. Radium Centre, 1:30 pm. 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. Invermere Seniors’ Centre Fitness, 10:30 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 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. Drum Circle, Pynelogs, 7 pm, no experience needed. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Every Tuesday Knitting/handcrafts, Invermere Library, 1:30 pm. Invermere Seniors Centre games, 1:30 pm. Block Builders, 5-7 yrs, Radium Library, 3:30-5:30 pm. Zumba Strong, Laird School, 5:30 pm. 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. Shuswap Bingo, Earlybird at 6:45 pm. Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Every Wednesday Storytime, Radium Library, 10:45 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Chair Yoga, Invermere Seniors Hall, 10:30 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. Zumba Fitness, Laird School, 5:30 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Fun flow taster Yoga, Radium Plaza, 778-316-6371.
ALTER EGO live-Saturday, May 18 Invermere Seniors Crib, 7 pm.. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. May 8, Wednesday WV Minor Hockey Association AGM, 6 pm. May 9, Thursday Parent & tot, Radium Gym, 9:30-11:30 am. Intro to Geocaching, Invermere Library, 6 pm. Reel Paddling Film Festival, Ullr Bar, 7-10 pm. My Band Your Band, Arrowhead Brewery, 8 pm. May 10, Friday Quilt Show & Tea, Wasa Hall, 11 am-7 pm. Self Defense class, CV Chamber, 5-8 pm. Roast Beef Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Valley Voices, Christ Church Trinity, 7:30 pm. Powerhouze, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm. May 11, Saturday Board Governance workshop, CVCC building, 9:30 am. Community garage sale, Canal Flats, 10 am - 2 pm. Paddle Palooza, free, Kinsmen Beach, 11 am. Quilt show & tea, Wasa Community Hall, 11 am - 4 pm. Legion Golf, Windermere. Valley Voices, Christ Church Trinity, 7:30 pm. YukYuks Comedy, Horsethief Creek Pub. May 12, Sunday Mother’s Day Mom Golfs Free (with food purchase), Coys. Give Back Radium Firefighters, Horsethief Creek Pub. May 13, Monday CVCC Golf, Mountainside, noon to 9 pm, 342-2844. Voodoo Rhythm Kings, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. May 14, Tuesday Mission Impossible: Fallout, CV Centre, doors 7 pm. May 15, Wednesday Escape Room experience, $10, Mountain Hub, 2-8 pm, book: 778-525-5001. May 16, Thursday Parent & tot indoor play, Radium Hot Springs Gym (Parks Canada Admin), 9:30-11:30 am. Free child dental health info, 10am-noon & 1-3 pm, book: 342-2360. May 17, Friday BBQ Pork Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Alter Ego (live music), Copper City Saloon, 8 pm. Drag show + DJ Juice Man, Ullr, 8 pm/10pm. May 18, Saturday Artists in Attendance, Artym Gallery, 10 am-5:30 pm. As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information.
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