What is the longest-running sporting event in North America, starting in 1818? (Answer on page 7)
November 10-16, 2016 Volume 14 Issue 46 Handmade Market This valley has a lot of talented residents. Some of them are getting together this Saturday, November 12 to present the ‘Handmade Market’. There will be a great variety of local vendors at the Windermere Community Hall from 10 am to 3 pm . Start your Christmas shopping early with some amazing hand made products. There will be baking, toys, Native art, soap, signs, jewellery, slippers, preserves, quilting, sewing crochet, tatting woodwork, doll clothes, cross stitch, tote bags, Christmas decorations, reusable sandwich bags, fun buns, fused plastic bags and so much more. Everyone is invited.
Proven “Why was George Washington such a great President?” “He was never able to blame any problems on the previous administration.”
Decades of Karaoke ‘Karaoke through the decades’ is the theme of the Karaoke contest at the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium every Thursday evening. Contestants perform
songs from the decade highlighted each week and can win $100 gift cards weekly at the pub or with online votes. This week (November 10) will be the 80s, followed by the 90s and 00s during the next two weeks. Weekly qualifiers will be invited to the finals on December 1 to perform their winning songs. Finalists will be judged by official judges and by in-house guests. First place is $500 and second place gets $200. The show begins at 9 pm each evening.
Edgewater Remembrance Services The service in Edgewater will begin with the parade formation at 3:45 pm at the Legion. The parade will march to the Cenotaph where a Memorial Service will be performed. Dinner follows at the Legion at 5:30 pm. This year it is a roast beef dinner for $15 (under 6 are free). Everyone is invited to spend the day remembering and respecting the folks that gave it all for us. Enjoy the fellowship of a great community. Lest we forget.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY Friday, November 11 Parade forms at Legion at 10:30 am Service at Cenotaph to follow
LEGION LUNCHEON AFTER THE SERVICE Soup and Sandwich by donation EDGEWATER BRANCH #199 Roast Beef Dinner 5:30 pm
Remembrance Day Parade Parade forms at the Legion at 3:45 pm Dinner Tickets-$15, Under 6-Free Everyone is Welcome!
What letter-number combination comes next in this series? J31, F28, M31, A30, _ _ _. Answer on page 9.
Gift Giving I told my girlfriend all I wanted for Christmas was an Xbox. She gave me a homemade frame with a photo of us in it. That was okay though because I bought her an Xbox.
Full Moon Yoga On Monday, November 14, the full moon will be incredible as it is in its closest point of orbit to the Earth. Pleiades Spa & Wellness Centre at Radium Hot Springs will be celebrating the super moon with a ‘Full Moon Chakra Yoga & Meditation’ session beginning at 7:30 pm. Participants will explore the whole Chakra system, beginning with the Root Chakra and followed by a guided meditation. This is the first of a series of Full Moon Yoga events. The cost is by donation. Please register at 250-347-2288.
Where’s the Puck Last week’s puck was pretty easy to find. Several entries hit it dead on so again, the winner is drawn from a hat. Thanks to everyone who has been entering the contest. It is growing nicely. The winner is Dawn Sommerville. Dawn receives 2 passes to Creekside Golf Course in Fairmont and 2 Rockies hockey tickets. There are lots of great prizes available weekly, monthly and as a grand prize draw. Go to page 8 for entry information.
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It is hard to fathom the things that many of our wartime heroes have been through and witnessed. But it is easy to realize how important these men and women have been to our country and our way of life. My father was in World War II, storming the beaches of Normandy. He lost many friends during that time. He also made some very close, lifelong ones. Most of us are very lucky and will never have to deal with any type of war and fighting. We live everyday benefitting from the efforts of our serviceman with the freedom of many choices. November is National Veterans’ Month and this Friday, November 11 is Remembrance Day. For many it is a just another day off to look forward to. But for millions more, it is a day to step back and reflect on our freedoms and to thank those who have helped us to achieve it. Thanks to those who do step forward and are part of our military and peace-keeping missions. And thanks to all those who have done it in the past. You are remembered. Lest we forget.
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An elderly man and his wife were sitting in church on Sunday. She tapped his shoulder and passed him a note. It said, “Be ready. I just let out a silent fart.” He quickly jotted down a return note, “You need to replace the batteries on your hearing aids.”
Great Job Opportunity We Care Home Health Services has work available in the Columbia Valley. They provide a variety of home and community support services to a variety of clients. They currently have some part time positions supporting persons with disabilities in community, employment and volunteer situations. You basically spend time with individuals making sure they are safe, comfortable and productive in their daily activities. Really, it is an awesome job and the pay is fairly decent. You need to have great people and communication skills and to love helping people. Get more information by emailing cynthia.wecare@telus.net. Thanks for reading Robservations. I hope you have a fantastic week.
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Watson’s Waddle Eat, play, love. That is what it is all about for me and most dogs. I guess I could add drink water, exercise and sleep to that short list but it doesn’t sound quite as catchy. I am lucky that I am very well-fed. Rob gives me a healthy dog food and always has some available in my dish. I also get a lot of treats as we travel through the valley. I love to play, especially with Matilda. We will run and wrestle continuously while we are out for a walk. With our short, stubby legs we look like a couple of T. Rexes trying to wrestle. It is quite funny really but we definitely do get lots of exercise while we are doing it. Love? Well that is an obvious one. Everyone and everything wants and deserves love. It feels so good to have someone show they care for you. I get lots of scritches and rubs, hugs, soothing voices, eye contact and more. I can never get too much love. No one can. Sleep is a huge part of my existence. Rob has a tough time understanding how I am happy to just lie around most of the day. Personally, I have no problem getting up from one dog bed, strolling around for a minute and then going to sleep on another bed. A dog’s life can be a great life.
What Year Was It? Michael Jackson passed away, paleontologists uncovered the oldest remains of a human ancestor yet (Ardipithecus ramidus) and NASA launched a photoprobe to The Milky Way to search for extrasolar planets. What Year Was It? See page 10.
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INVERMERE REMEMBRANCE 10:30 am Parade to Cenotaph Soup and Sandwich to follow
The Station Neighbourhood Pub is inviting you to purchase a pint of beer to contribute to the new Columbia Valley Multi-Use Centre (community hall). For every pint purchased before January 15, The Station will donate $1 towards new audio-visual equipment for the centre. They will also donate $3 from every jug sold during that time. At the end of the donation period, owners Jason and Justin will match every dollar donated. The goal is $25,000. Currently they are at $1,604, well on the way. Do your part and order a pint (or two) at The Station Neighbourhood Pub. Thanks to the owners for this great initiative.
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A horse tries out for a baseball team. On his first at bat he hits the ball into deep right field but just stands in the batter’s box. “Run,” yells the manager. “Run? If I could run I would be in the Kentucky Derby.”
Hot and Smooth Shave What would be a great, unique gift for your husband, boyfriend, father, brother or grandfather? A hot shave from Patrick at Invermere Barbers is a fantastic option. I went for a hot shave last week and it was very nice to feel pampered for a change. It involves warm towels, creams and lotions, a straight-blade razor and a little bit of trust. Rest assured that Patrick is welltrained and has lots of experience with hot shaves. Stop in to Invermere Barbers anytime for a pleasant experience during a great haircut from Mike or Patrick.
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The Columbia Valley Rockies at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena:
Friday, November 18, 7:30 pm FERNIE GHOSTRIDERS Saturday November 19, 7:30 pm NELSON LEAFS Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 pm CRESTON VALLEY THUNDER CATS
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Sunday, November 13, 10:30 am ‘GOD SPEAKS- & Makes Known HIS Design’
Pastor Trevor Hagan ministering “K.I.D.S.” Church available during the Morning Service (age 3 to grade 1)
Sing & Celebrate-7 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, November 11, 6:30 pm HAMBURGER DINNER ($10)
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The Rockies defeated Golden last Tuesday before coming up short against both Fernie and Castlegar last weekend. We are currently 8 points back of Fernie and 5 ahead of Golden for fourth place in the division. Kimberley and Creston are very strong in our division this year, tied with 28 points. Creston is hosting the Cyclone Taylor Cup this year, meaning they get a bye into the event so they have put together a strong squad. Kimberley has been solid for the last couple of years. The Rockies are on the road this weekend. The will be hosting Fernie and Nelson next Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19. The Creston Thunder Cats will be here on Tuesday, November 22.
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November 11. Remembrance Day is a day to buy a poppy and proudly wear it. It is a day to take a few minutes of your time to remember....to remember the freedom we enjoy in this country and how it was achieved. On Remembrance Day, members of the armed forces (soldiers, sailors and airmen) are commemorated. It marks the date and time when armies stopped fighting World War I. on November 11th at 11 am in 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month). Canada lost some 100,000 Canadian soldiers during the First and Second World Wars alone. To give the volunteers time to participate in the ceremonies, the Invermere Thrift Store will be not open until 1 pm on Friday, November 11.
Tender And Tasty Thanks to the Millers and Home Hardware for lunch last Saturday. The free beef on a bun was incredibly tasty and tender. Very well done (well medium actually). But yes, they fed a lot of people and everyone was quite happy with the food.
WHERE WAS I? Can you guess where this photo was taken? Or What this object is? Answer on page 11
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Remembrance Day is this Friday, November 11. The Invermere Branch #71 of the Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting their service beginning at 10:30 am with the parade forming in front of the Legion. From there they march to the Cenotaph for the Memorial Service where wreaths are laid by local clubs, businesses and individuals. Following the service, lunch will be served at the Legion. It is soup and sandwich by donation. At the same time, kids are invited to the Curling Centre for hot dogs and cocoa. Lest we forget.
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Canadian Sports Trivia Answer The oldest sporting event in North America is the St. John’s Regatta in Newfoundland. The series of rowing races will celebrate their 200th anniversary in 2018.
Inside ICAN Sadie, reporting from inside ICAN Rescue and Adoption Facility. As the holidays are quickly approaching…I know, I know, I said it. I’m here to remind you of our wonderful partner, ‘Shop and Share’. If you’re ordering something online or planning a trip, visit our website first www.icanbc.com and click the shop and share banner at the bottom of our home page. Or you can just go directly to www.shopandshare.ca and select the retailer you’re ordering from. No extra cost is added to your order. Shop and Share will direct 1-10% of your purchase to your charity of choice. To learn more about ICAN call 250-3417888 or visit our website at www.icanbc.com.
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The police have been staking out the bowling alley, watching for a man who breaks in and bowls a couple games each night. They are really determined to get him before he strikes again.
Live Music Mondays This Monday, November 14 brings ‘Woodley’ to the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium beginning at 7 pm. It is the debut release tour for her fulllength album ‘Losing My Virginity’. Her set list will include a collection of original songs combined with her unique version of various covers. It will be a great night. The following Monday brings Gorden James.
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Request for Proposal Former Community Hall Site Development Strategy The District of Invermere is seeking a firm or individual with a strong track record in community planning and site design that can work with the Steering Committee, the management team, and community stakeholders to develop a comprehensive Site Development Strategy and corresponding implementation plan. The request for proposal submission must include the requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal, which can be found on the Districts website, www.invermere.net Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked “Request for Proposals: Former Community Hall Site Development Strategy”. Completed proposals must be received no later than Friday November 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., MT. Completed proposals must be received at: District of Invermere PO Box 339 914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer at (250) 342-9281 ext. 1225 or cao@invermere.net.
Wednesday Night Trivia at The Station is a tough test of trivial knowledge. For only $2/ person (1 to 6 persons/team) you can find out how much you know about random, nearly meaningless (trivial) information. The same team has gone undefeated for 5 weeks now so it is time for you to step up to the plate. Grab some of your wiser friends and get down there for 7 pm. Actually, 6:30 pm is smarter as the place has been filling fast on Wednesdays. Have some fun out there.
Women’s Drop-in Counsellng Women’s Outreach Services Information of Local Support Services Children’s Play Area-Lending Library Practical Workshops & Classes Open Mon.-Fri., 9 am-noon & 1-4 pm
Hamburger Dinner This week’s Friday night dinner (November 11at 6:30 pm) at the Invermere Legion is a great deal. A hamburger with all the fixings with Caesar salad, wedge potatoes and dessert for only $10. Sounds good to me. While there, purchase tickets for the 50/50 and meat draws. There will be several winners on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
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It Was That Year (From page 4) In 2009, the longest total solar eclipse of the twentieth century occurred, the second G-2 Summit took place and a Russian and an American satellite collided in space.
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Edgewater Shuttle The Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium is welcoming the residents of Edgewater with a free shuttle service every Saturday evening until December 17. Pick-ups begin at 6 pm at PIP’s Store and continue hourly through the evening. Return trips include drop-offs right at your door. This is a great service allowing folks to celebrate without worrying about getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. Please call 250-347-6400 to confirm your shuttle trip.
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What is your plan for your company Christmas party this year? How about a gathering for friends or family? One of the more important aspects is the food. Good food really brings good times. Anne and Brandi Riches are taking bookings now for the holiday season. Don’t wait until the last moment. Call them now at 250-342-1679.
Light Up Invermere Celebrate a traditional mountain Christmas during Invermere’s Light Up on Saturday, November 19. It has become an annual event in our community. Begin with Santa photos at the Best Western Inn from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Downtown festivities begin at 3 pm and the Santa Claus Parade is at 5 pm. The official ‘Light Up’ and candlelight carols will happen at Cenotaph Park following the parade. Enjoy the season.
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American Election
Shooting Stars
As this issue goes to print, the Americans are going to the polls. I have to admit that it has been a crazy campaign. It is total negativity. For a country to spend billions of the taxpayers money to force them to choose between two completely corrupt, out of touch candidates, while thinking that they are the pinnacle of freedom, is totally nuts. I really don’t even understand their system but I don’t see anything good coming out of it. I anticipate a lot of U.S. migrants coming to Canada.
Most meteor showers are caused by the Earth’s orbit crossing paths with a debris trail from a comet or other space object. Although they look like ‘shooting stars’ high in the sky, the particles are actually burning up in our atmosphere only 60 to 100 miles from the ground. The Earth is moving so fast that the energy generated by a piece of debris hitting our atmosphere is incredible. Many of the ones we see are actually as tiny as a piece of dust that we would barely see with our naked eyes here on Earth. Space and the Universe are pretty cool.
Where I Was The photo on page 6 shows a piece of glasswork from Bavins. It is a Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award. You can see one at Palliser Printing or at AG Valley Foods.
Winter Wonderland Market There is a magical market coming up next weekend at the Invermere Community Hall. The Winter Wonderland Market will run Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19. Plan a visit to the market to check out all the wonderful vendors and the items that they have for you.
Headed South I have seen a lot of Canada Geese around the valley the last couple of weeks. Dorothy Lake has been loaded with them. They are all stopping in for a brief rest as they head south for the winter. It is a very long journey. At the same time, many locals are following their lead. This is the time of year that the ‘snowbirds’ begin their journeys. Travel safely and have lots of fun.
Series Champions Congratulations to the Chicago Cubs for their World Series victory. Game seven against Cleveland was very exciting. The Cubs had not won in 108 years. That should give some hope to the Toronto Maple Leaf fans.
Very Wise I was telling my teenager that as you get older you develop wisdom. “You must be a genius,” he said.
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Super Hero Curlers The Ladies’ Super Hero Curling Bonspiel took place this past weekend at the Invermere District Curling Centre. Twenty teams displayed their super powers as they tried for the championship. Congratulations to the Vejprava team, the overall champions, winning the A Event. The Patton and MacCormack teams took the B and C Events respectively. It was a fantastic weekend with our local ladies hosting several visiting teams. There were lots of great costumes and plenty of fun times. That is what a curling bonspiel is all about.
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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 Public Library 10:30 am. 250342-6416. 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. Every Saturday Lego Club, Radium Library, 10 am-noon.
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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. 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.
KARAOKE THURSDAYS Ladies Curling, 6:30 pm. Free Meditation, 6:30 pm, Do Nothing Floatation. 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. November 9, Wednesday Trivia Night, The Station Pub, 7 pm. November 10, Thursday Coffee with Council. Karaoke Contest, the 80s, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm. November 11, Friday Remembrance Day Invermere Legion, Parade 10:30 am to Cenotaph, soup & sandwich to follow. Edgewater Legion, Parade 3:45 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm. Hamburger Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Karaoke Contest, the 80s, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm. November 12, Saturday Handmade Market, Windermere Hall, 10 am-3 pm. UFC, 8 pm, Copper City Saloon. November 14, Monday ‘Woodley’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Full Moon Yoga & Meditation, Pleiades, 7:30 pm. November 16, Wednesday Trivia Night, The Station Pub, 7 pm. November 17, Thursday Karaoke Contest, the 90s, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm. November 18, Friday Winter Wonderland Market, Invermere Hall, 4-8 pm. Rockies host Fernie Ghostriders, 7:30 pm. November 19, Saturday Garage Sale, Fairmont Lions Den, 9 am-3 pm. Wonderland Market, Invermere Hall, 10 am-4 pm. Light Up Invermere, 2:30 pm and on. Santa Claus Parade, Invermere, 5 pm. Rockies host Nelson Leafs, 7:30 pm. November 20, Sunday Garage Sale, Fairmont Lions Den, 9 am-3 pm. November 21, Monday ‘Gorden James. Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. November 22, Tuesday Rockies host Creston Thunder Cats, 7:30 pm. November 26, Saturday Christmas Craft Sale, Fairmont Lodge, 9 am-1 pm. As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information.
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