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A moment with Justin Trudeau
photo by delphine burton Liberal Leader, Justin Trudeau, along with his family, came through Nelson on the weekend for a meet and greet. Justin gave a short speech and signed autographs for people. Hundreds of Nelsonites came out to the see the aspiring Prime Minister at Lakeside Park, inlcuding Ryan Martin (pictured above) who shared a special moment with him.
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Lemon Creek Archaeology Field School Hosts Open House On July 13, the Lemon Creek Archaeology Field School in South Slocan, operated by New York’s Hamilton College, hosted an open house and invited the public to come and see what the site is all about and what Selkirk and Hamilton College students unearthed this summer. The event was held at the Slocan Narrows Pithouse Village and showcased the student’s discoveries through informative lectures given by the site’s director, Hamilton College professor Nathan Goodale, as well as guided tours to highlight what was learned over the summer. Student Micheline Marr from Selkirk participated in the field school. “This has been an amazing opportunity for me,” said Micheline. “This summer, for the first time ever, we have excavated one of the largest and oldest pit houses in the Upper Columbia region, which is 22 metres in diameter, approximately 380 square metres and dates back 2700 years. This open
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house event was a great way to show people what we’ve been working on and what the school has to offer.” Saturday’s open house was an interactive event and provided opportunities for
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Time to tap out and conserve water City asks residents and business owners to start conserving water; hoping for same quick response as Nelsonites provided in hot summer of 2010. Nelson—With sizzling summer weather here and our high country snowpack soon to reach its seasonal low, it’s time for Nelson residents to begin conserving water. The City is asking local home and business owners to ease up on their water usage by following a number of conservation measures. “It’s not an emergency situation, yet,” says City of Nelson Utilities Supervisor Gil Bogaard, “but with the extended spells of hot weather we’ve been getting, and the remainder of the
snowpack quickly shrinking, our creeks will start dropping too — and those are our main sources of drinking water.” “Nelson residents understand the importance of our water, and of conserving it. That’s a good thing. We need to keep our supply as high was we can for possible fire fighting purposes and to maintain our backup drinking water supply.” What can you do to help conserve Nelson’s water? Here are a few tips: • Water every other day only. Premises with “even” numbered civic addresses may sprinkle on “even” numbered days (ie: 2nd, 4th, 6th etc) and premises with “odd” numbered civic addresses may
sprinkle on “odd” numbered days (ie: 1st, 3rd, 5th etc). • Water in the early morning, before 10:00 a.m, or early evening, after 6:00 p.m, otherwise, water simply evaporates before it gets to the roots of plants and grass. • Ensure that water does not over-spray onto sidewalks, driveways, fences or roads. • Let your lawn “brown” • Check underground sprinkler systems for leaks and re-set your timer to give the lawn only one hour’s worth of water each week, because that’s all it needs With the city’s main water source — Five Mile Creek — being heavily relied on as of late, the City
will be tapping into its two secondary water sources over the next few weeks. Anderson Creek will be on line by week’s end. And if need be, Selous Creek will be drawn from towards the end of next week. In the meantime, the city is relying on alternative sources including Kootenay Lake’s West Arm, for water supplies needed for Nelson greenspaces like the Lakeside Park sports fields. For more information on water conservation tips and videos, visit the City of Nelson’s website (under Public Notices) at www.nelson.ca/water (all lower case) or e-mail: publicworks@nelson.ca submitted by the City of Nelson
Finding water by dowsing: science or nonsense? dr. science Christine Humphries
In some areas where water is not as abundant as in the Kootenays, finding the location of underground water can be crucial. For centuries one method of finding water has been by dowsing. A dowser typically uses a forked stick, called a divining rod, or bent wires in each hand, to find the location of underground water by
searching an area until the stick bends down or the wires cross-over. Many people claim that dowsing works but does the science back it up? Websites from the International Society of Dowsers explain that dowsing works because of a subtle “Energy Connection” between living and inanimate things and that a sensitive dowser can feel this connection. There is even a quote by Albert Einstein on this website describing his belief in dowsing! There is, despite
Einstein’s assurances, no (known) scientific reason for why dowsing should work; even the small magnetic field of water is unlikely to be detectable by man or by a wood stick. Scientific studies have also, in large part, disproved that a dowser has a greater success rate than luck at guessing where water is located. Only one scientific study, conducted over a ten year period by a German research team, showed evidence that dowsers had a 96% success rate
Dr. Science is in real life, Dr. Christine Humphries, a molecular biologist
for finding water in arid countries. Some critics argue however that this study was not designed with sufficient controls and that its findings are flawed. So, what causes the divining rod to bend? One likely explanation is the ideomotor effect. This psychological effect can be simply described as the power of suggestion on our unconscious. The expectation of finding water may trigger involuntary muscle movements that move the rod downward.
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The Zero Waste Market Challenge
Every Wednesday Market in August The Earth Matters Zero Waste Project and the EcoSociety are excited to be collaborating on a project that will offer Wednesday Market participants the challenge of going waste free. The Zero Waste Market Challenge will be running at the Wednesday Markets on Baker Street for the month of August. This is an opportunity for vendors and customers alike to reduce their waste and make a difference. How does it work? Bring your own EVERYTHING to the market (reusable bag, mug, cutlery, container etc.). Use your reusable
ANYTHING for your purchases. Participating vendors will be encouraging customers each week, and providing tokens for the grand raffle. There will be weekly trivia questions, and many opportunities for great prizes. Bags made from reclaimed tent material are available for purchase from the Zero Waste Project for $2-$5. Local vendors will be selling exciting options for bags as well! Earth Matters is a program of Nelson CARES Society. The Zero Waste Youth Project has been running as a project of Earth
Matters since fall 2012. Using tents left behind at festivals as a medium, they have been sharing the message of waste education with Nelson’s youth and the surrounding community. Over the year, the tents have transformed into re-claimed products such as produce and shopping bags and are for sale as a reminder to save a plastic bag and reduce our waste! The West Kootenay EcoSociety operates the Downtown Nelson Local Market as a project to promote local food security, relocalization of our econ-
omy and to create a meeting place for arts, culture and community networking. Ecosociety has received a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust to support local artists and artisans at the markets. The EcoSociety also runs the Saturday Cottonwood Community Market at Cottonwood Falls Park, and MarketFest, the monthly Friday night street festivals that next take place July 26 and August 23. For more information please visit: Earthmatters.ca submitted by Earth Matters
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Bigger and Better Taghum Beach Park Popular Taghum Beach Park is about to expand with the recent purchase of 8.3 acres adjacent to the dayuse area, announced the Regional District of Central Kootenay. “We are thrilled about this acquisition of land which will improve the park for the many residents and visitors who enjoy it,” said Ramona Faust, RDCK Area E Director and Chair of the Nelson, E, F, G Parks Commission. “Our plan is to add parking space, improve traffic flow, build trails and construct a viewpoint.” The RDCK purchased the property for
$331,916.23 from parks commission funds and grant contributions from Electoral Areas E and F. “The next step is to upgrade the washroom facilities, parking area and waterfront and picnic sites,” said Cary Caynor, parks operations supervisor for the RDCK. “We have something very special at Taghum Beach and have just made it that much better,” said Gaynor. The RDCK wishes users of Taghum Beach and all RDCK parks a safe and happy summer! submitted by the RDCK
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We have just purchased our first home. What do we need to do for maintenance and upkeep of the building? Home Front
by Bill Lynch, Paul Muntak & Steve Cannon
Whether this is your first or tenth, home maintenance or upkeep is very important. It is generally more cost effective to be proactive than reactive to building issues with regular maintenance, and it may prolong the life of components or systems of your home. Here is a list of some general maintenance tips that you can perform at your home: EVERY 6 MONTHS • Test and replace batteries in smoke alarms
• Clean and inspect gutter system • Inspect exterior flashings and caulking • Clean and inspect chimney flues of wood burning appliances (this may require more frequent cleaning depending on your burning habits) • Test sump pump for operation • Inspect/test plumbing system such as faucets, traps, shut-off valves, and connections for leakage • Check for signs of moisture in your basement/crawlspace • Clean and lubricate window and door
hardware • C l e a n / replace furnace filter • Clean bathroom and kitchen fan grilles • Inspect hot water tank ONCE A YEAR • Service furnace/air conditioning units • Inspect roof (loose, missing, damaged roofing, flashing details, and roofing fasteners) • Service well system • Inspect exterior cladding and trim • Check condition of electrical cords, outlets, and switches for wear or
damage • Inspect weather-stripping of doors and windows EVERY 5 YEARS • If you have a septic tank it should be pumped out at least every five years depending on the size of your family This is not a comprehensive list and you may have different systems or components in your home, which you will need to add or delete from this list but it gives you the basics to look for. Good luck with your new home and welcome to home ownership.
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Nelson City Police news: The Nelson City Police held Checkstops on Thursday July 18 and Sunday July 21 in the Nelson area. 976 drivers were checked for liquor and/or drug consumption. Four roadside screening device tests were administered. One person was issued a 90 day prohibition from driving and his vehicle impounded for 30 days. Several Provincial violation tickets or warnings were issued for various observed offences. The high-visibility Checkstop initiatives are
intended to both deter impaired driving from occurring and to detect and remove problem drivers from the road. The aim of the program is to increase motorist’s road safety awareness by minimizing their likelihood to drive while impaired. The Nelson Police Department answered 60 calls to service during the week starting July 21. Of note was the abundance of reports, or members observing people consuming liquor in public. Many of these were occurring in
Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers to the local advocacy center for existing to help marginalized people find a decent home and sufficient support. Without you, I probably would have ended my life last winter. Signed: a marginalized artist w/emotional issues
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local parks. It is an offence under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act to consume liquor in public. It is also an offence to carry open liquor in public. Either offence can result in a fine of $230. Although there has been some articles in the media about the Provincial Government considering allowing people to bring alcoholic beverages to beaches and parks it is still an offence at this time. On July 21 A family, while cleaning up an old
trailer, found what appeared to be a number of dynamite sticks and blasting caps. The Nelson Police were called and attended, accompanied by the Nelson Fire Department. Once it was determined that the items were old dynamite the trailer was secure and a bomb disposal team was called to safely remove it. If you come across anything like this please do not handle it, get far away, and notify the Nelson City Police. submitted by the Nelson Police Department
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Arts&Entertainment Faye Blais: an intimate indei-roots performance
Tuesday, August 20, 8 p.m., Expressions, 554 Ward St Faye Blais is back on Canadian soil, having spent the winter playing some of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular festivals, and she’s stopping in Nelson for a unique trio performance at the Expressions. This year, she is taking Matt Blackie and Quebec star Tricia Foster with her, adding depth to Faye’s naturally enticing stage presence and captivating performance. Faye’s songs have had placements in television and film worldwide (including Northern Ontario Native-Canadian documentary Return to Manomin), as well as extensive international radio play. She is a festival favourite at home as well as in Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan. This tour precedes a string of shows in the USA. Check out Faye Blais at her website: photo submitted www.fayeblais.com International touring artist, Faye Blais, coming to play an indie-roots performance To reserve your tickets for the show at Expressions, on Tuesday, August 20. Tickets are $12. in Nelson please call 250-354-3910 submitted
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Live show and Auction for Pat and Maia Wednesday, July 31, 6:30 p.m. at Capitol Theatre Just a few days left until friends organizer Shannon Lythgoe. “Ever and family of Pat Henman and her since we announced that we were daughter Maia Vezina come together looking for donations the response for the July 31 Raising the Curtain has been amazing. Artists, local busifor Pat & Maia live show and auc- nesses, restaurants, and so many more tion at the Capitol Theatre. As most have stepped up. Literally every day in Nelson will know by now, Pat and we get a few more; many unsolicited. Maia were in a devastating car crash People just hear through the grapevine on June 9 and are continue their long what we are doing and contact us.” road to recovery in Calgary. Janet McCulloch, stage manager The line-up for the live show is for the evening is excited about how truly amazing with some of Nelson’s technology will play a big role in finest actors and singers donating their the evening. “We have been worktime and talents. Equally as impres- ing with Pat’s co-workers at Selkirk sive, is the sheer volume and quality of College and are planning to livethe silent auction items that have been stream the event to Pat and Maia in donated by the community. “It has the hospital. We are so thrilled that been incredible, according to auction they will be able to watch. There will
also be a videographer on hand who will be taping personal messages and recording the show.” Although both women have been progressing well, they still require months of rehabilitation and this does have a big financial impact on the family. Even if you don’t know Pat and Maia, don’t let that hold you back. This is going to be a great show and auction and all proceeds will go to the family. Tickets are $30 and $50 and are available at the Capitol Theater during box office hours (Noon - 4:30 TuesdayFriday) or call 250-352-6363. submitted by Kim Adamson
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Arts&Entertainment Starbelly sunny and successful
Shane Philips wowed the crowd with his one-man band approach to world music. People were both hypnotized and energized by his sounds.
Daisy is a Kootenay artist, who set herself up up doing animal drawings for donations. The eagle she drew in the picture below, was for Nelson Becker, publisher of the Express News Update.
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The Traditional parade led by the somba band was a highlight for many of the young people attending the festival.
For those who still had excess energy, dance classes were available!
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Arts&Entertainment Yoga at 7 and movie at 8 in Lakeside Park Saturday, August 3, 7 p.m. group yoga session followed by the movie “Groundhog Day “ at 8 p.m. Expressions and the Nelson Ditrict Credit Union with The newly-formed Kootenay Spirit Festival committee are inviting the community to a yoga and movie night at Lakeside Park on Friday, August 3. Come and enjoy a fun night out, meet the new committee and learn about the exciting program for next year’s event. Yoga classes for all levels will commence at 7 p.m. on August 3, followed by the showing of Groundhog Day at Lakeside Park. Featuring Bill Murray, the comedy film tells the story of an egocentric TV weatherman who finds himself in a time loop, living the same day over
and over. Murray indignantly tries to break the trend, but his efforts remain fruitless until he accepts his fate and embraces the people around him. Kootenay Spirit Festival organizer Hoda Ghamrawy says Groundhog Day is a fitting film choice as it “speaks of break through to the true self”. The movie night comes ahead of the inaugural Kootenay Spirit Festival on July 12-14 2014. Inspired by a group of local yoga enthusiasts, the festival will showcase the skills and knowledge of yoga practitioners through workshops and seminars. Local and international presenters will also share their expertise
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One Book, One Kootenay, vote deadline looms Deadline to vote is Friday, August 2 The popular Kootenaywide book club One Book, One Kootenay has kept regional readers busy trying to decide which of the three shortlisted books should get the nod. Each year, booklovers read, discuss, and vote on the book they think book all Kootenay folk should read. The deadline for voting for the 2013 One Book, One Kootenay selection is August 2. This year’s shortlist is comprised of Never Going Back by Antonia Banyard, Confined Space by Deryn Collier and The Dolphin’s Tooth: a Decade in Search of Adventure by Bruce Kirkby. Since May, these Kootenay authors have been reading in libraries across the region, either in person or
virtually through film. With several days left to read and vote, the Kootenay Library Federation that hosts OBOK is urging people to pick up copies of the books at their local libraries, and vote. “It’s great to be able to celebrate the talented writers of the Kootenay in this way,” says Kootenay Library Federation director Joanne Richards. “With One Book, One Kootenay, everybody wins.” This is the fifth anniversary of OBOK, a regionwide book club supported by public libraries in the East and West Kootenay, photo submitted and the Columbia Basin Deryn Collier reads from Confined Space to a rapt crowd. Trust. www.obok.ca is the place to find information low the results of the vote, at a Library near you. submitted by about the books and inter- and find out where to catch Nelson Public Library views with the authors, fol- the selected author reading
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Scarlett Jane – passionate, strong, and talented. These are the words that describe the Toronto duo made up of, best friends, Andrea and Cindy. The girls have been on tour since April and came by Nelson last Friday night to play an extraordinarily intimate show at Expressions. Despite the fact they have been on the road for so long, the girls played
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music from their hearts and captivated the audience from the first song. The positive energy from the crowd was prominent and helped fuel the performance. Along with the guitar playing-singer/songwriters, was violinist, Sahra Featherstone. She complimented Scarlett Jane effortlessly and provided a beautiful, uplifting melody to each song. Sahra also surprised us all with a solo
on the harp at the beginning of the second set. The show was emotional, heartfelt, utterly special and got a well deserved standing ovation! The three of them remain on tour for another month, and feel rejuvenated by their visit to Nelson. If you want to see Scarlett Jane, listen to their music, and see what’s up next go to www.scarlettjane.com www.facebook.com/scarlettjanemusic
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Arts&Entertainment Sweeney Todd - a musical thriller
Thursday to Sunday, July 25 - 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Nelson’s brilliant young theatre talent cast of brilliant local and area $10 Student and $45 Family of is again lighting up the Capitol Theatre youth is directed by the power- four. Buy online at capitolthestage. This 25th Anniversary Summer house trifecta of: Director Geoff atre.bc.ca or charge by phone Youth program produced the musical Burns, Musical Director Allison 250-352-6363 Tuesday-Friday thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Girvan, and Choreographer noon - 4:30 p.m. See you at the theatre! of Fleet Street; and you might not want Lynette Lightfoot. Performances are on the to miss this exceptional showcase of live submitted by the performance and local musical talent on Capitol Theatre stage Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28 at Capitol July 25-28 at 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 Adult, Theatre Sophisticated, macabre, visceral and uncompromising, Sweeney Todd mixes intense drama with howlingly funny moments of dark humor. Audiences find themselves laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next. This special School Edition has been masterfully adapted for youth theatre and has retained the dark wit and grand scope of the original work, with a few lyric and key changes to facilitate youth theatre productions. The place: London. The time: 19th Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim / Book by Hugh Wheeler From an Adaptation by Christopher Bond Century. Two acts. A stage set that will Originally Directed On Broadway by Harold Prince. Presented through transport you back in time. Sweeney Music Theatre International (MTI) www.MTIShows.com. Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a love story, a cautionary tale, an anti25th Annual Summer Youth Program heroic epic, a comedy and an extended and exaggerated social commentary. The
Madchild at Royal
Madchild will be embarking on a full headlining Canadian tour in support of Lawn Mower Man with support from La Coka Nostra’s Slaine and Adlib throughout August. He will be stopping in Nelson on August 19, for a show at the Royal. After many years of success with Swollen Members, Madchild branched out creatively to become a solo artist and was rewarded with the highest chart position of his career with his debut album, Dope Sick. Make sure to catch Madchild’s sophomore album out on August 6, titled, Lawn Mower Man” More information about the Nelson performance coming soon! http://www.madchild57.com/ submitted
July 25, 26, 27 & 28 at 7:30pm $15 Adults $10 Student $45 family of four Buy tickets online: capitoltheatre.bc.ca Charge by phone: 250.352.6363 TICKETS:
Director • Geoff Burns Musical Director • Allison Girvan Choreographer • Lynette Lightfoot Set Design • Doug Scott Sophisticated, macabre, uncompromising and visceral musical thriller with howlingly funny moments of dark humour. 2013/2014 SEASON SERIES LAUNCH SEPTEMBER 3 Buy your season subscription & SAVE on all Capitol Theatre Performances!
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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note
We can still beautify our city
We lost the vote for our city to be repainted By Nelson Becker by Benjamin Moore. The downside is any beautification we want to do, we’re going to have to find the funding elsewhere. The good side is that clearly our community has defined a need of beautifying our downtown area.
In the very early 80s, our community was not thinking highly of itself. Many of our old stone buildings were covered up with ugly siding. Through a government program to beautify many of Canada’s main streets, we were able to renovate and restore many of our beautiful buildings. Our alleyways are an obvious place for expansion of the commercial district. Too bad they are so ugly,
My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Teenage Angst and You! We all remember the feelings we experienced as a teenager, and yet often when we see youth nowadays exhibiting this behavior, we chastise them. This is a very common occurrence that I feel is almost too common. Being a teenager I can relate to the onslaught of whiny and negative behavior that demographic can bring. But is it really them to blame or rather their hormones? That group of young individuals often makes mistakes and often they
need to be made. Adults should step in when necessary but a part of that experience is experiencing the failures and the mistakes firsthand. A teenager is a sea of hormones ready to flare up at any moment and the best thing you can do as a parent is to be there for them regardless of the issue. Dealing with a kid is hard; dealing with a teenager can be even more so. Be there for them through thick and thin and deal with the bad. A supportive parent gives the best foundation for any youngster.
Spencer Pollard is an young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego
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but that is about to change. Now that our electricity is about to go underground, the ugly scaffolding of poles will be gone from our eyesight. According to Mike Amos of Nelson Hydro, they are committed to replacing the shine-everywhere lights, with downward facing lighting. But of course, just taking away poles is not sufficient. Dealing with
making the alleys more pedestrian-friendly will take time, vision, and money. It is now obvious that a new effort to beautify our downtown would be welcome in our community. As a community we can work towards the beautification of our town by finding human and financial resources to accomplish these goals. Together we can be prettier.
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Did you go, or do you plan to go away this summer? If so, why and where?
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/summer_away Last week’s survey responses:
I live in Is Nelson and area your permanent home? Nelson because?
Yes 85.2% I think so 7.4%
For now 3.7%
No 3.7%
It’s an amazing community to live and raise my children. I love the mindfulness of our community. I also deeply appreciate the open mindedness and acceptance of folks. The support to entrepreneurs and artists is what helps our town thrive! YAY Nelson! It feels right. It’s the perfect size community for me and has everything I need and want to be apart of. It is a small town in a geographically beautiful location with better urban planning (on account of the geography) than most.
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It’s where my car overheated from hauling a camper towards Salmo, on the way to Kimberley. We turned around and stayed. I finally found an apt (after moving 6X in 5 yrs due to landlords’ greeds) and here I will stay, for nowhere else is affordable, or as well kept. I came here with my family in 1951. I lived in town, and on the North Shore for many years. In 63 years, I have lived in Nelson for 43 years. I love the personal accomplishments I have made, the beautiful area, the older
musical scene, and the senior benefits. I was born here and never left. This is the best place to live in BC and Canada. I live here for the skiing, music and biking. It’s my “spot.” The people are open ,friendly and interesting. The architecture is absolutely beautiful , community is the perfect size and the mountains are stunning. Plenty here to nurture me physically, mentally ,emotionally and spiritually. I live in the Slocan Valley because I am nourished there
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Nelson & Area: Fri. July 26 - Sun. Aug 4
lll Live Music
ll Special Events
of Brutality vs Rossland Trail Fri. July 26 Roller girls. Selkirk College gym lllRequest DJ. Finley’s Castlegar, 5 p.m. Irish Bar and Grill llFill the Boot Drive - The lllPhat Diablo with Pass Creek Fire Fighters will be Breakflui & Rippel. Pat Henman Fundraiser at Spiritbar lllAdham Shaikh and DJ’s - Pre Unity Festival party at Slocan Legion. Tickets are limited. llSlocan Lake Dance Camp Latin, Smooth, Swing Country, slocanlakedancecamp.ca schedule & registration. 90 min. workshop $20/$12 teens
llCapitol Theatre Summer
Youth Program presents Sweeney Todd (School Edition) 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online capitoltheatre.bc.ca llMarket Fest on Baker St. 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. lMovie: the Lone Ranger at 6:30 p.m. and Pacific Rim at 9:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362
taking donation for Muscular Dystrophy Canada at Pass Creek Road-Lower End from 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
llCome pin your history on the map from 12-3 p.m. at the Shawn Lamb Archives. Touchstones Nelson
llCapitol Theatre Summer
Youth Program presents Sweeney Todd (School Edition) 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online capitoltheatre.bc.ca llSlocan Lake Dance Camp Latin, Smooth, Swing Country, slocanlakedancecamp.ca schedule & registration. 90 min. workshop $20/$12 teens llUnity Festival - Slocan City llRoller Derby - Killjoys vs Valley Vandettas & Babes
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Anglican
lMuseum tours at Touchstones Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free with admission
Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 lSt. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308.
lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park
meets the first Sunday of every month in The SelfDesign High Commons, upstairs in the Legion Bldg. at 7p.m. on Sunday. Bring a story to tell. a friend and your open ears.
lMovie: Pacific Rim at 6:45 p.m. and the Lone Ranger at 9:30 p.m. and at Civic Theatre 9:30-3:30 p.m.
lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle
walk’ - Lakeside Gates 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-1 p.m.
lMeat Draws at Nelson Legion.
3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727.
lThe Nelson Scrabble Club
Sat. July 27 meets at 1p.m. For further inforlllShambhala Pre Party mation, please call 250-352-6936.
at Spiritbar tickets $10
Youth Program presents Sweeney Todd (School Edition) 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets online capitoltheatre.bc.ca lMovie: the Lone Ranger at 1 p.m. and Pacific Rim at 7 p.m. at Civic Theatre lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI lHarrop Farmers’ Market vendor markets 10 a.m.-2 p.m. he Harrop and District Community Centre
mation, please call 250-352-6936.
Sun. July 28 lllNiko at the Hume
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
lllNelson Acoustic Jam
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m.
llUnity Festival - Slocan city llSlocan Lake Dance Camp
Latin, Smooth, Swing Country, slocanlakedancecamp.ca schedule & registration. 90 min. workshop $20/$12 teens
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Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727
lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. lQuaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. lTexas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727
Mon. July 29 lllSarah & Rich at the
Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. lQi Gong at the Nelson
l Ongoing Events
Seniors Centre 719 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30
lHeritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming
anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Tues. July 30 lllCliff Maddix and friends
6p.m. The Library Lounge lRC Indoor Electric plane and helicopter flying, beginners welcome, small gym rental fee. 3 p.m. at Central School Gym. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com lMovie: Pacific Rim at 6:45 p.m. and the Lone Ranger at 9:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
Wed. July 31 lll Paul Landsberg at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. lllOpen Stage with Estevan at Spiritbar door 8:30, show 9 p.m.
l l RAISING THE CURTAIN and funds for Pat &
Maia. Live show. Amazing auction items. 6:30 Capitol Theatre llBeading Workshop for 6 to 11 yr. olds with Abacus Beads. Nelson Library. 1:15-2:15 p.m. Preregister http://summerreadingclub.fikket.com/ l Downtown Market, every vendor sells at least 80% locally produced or sourced goods Downtown Nelson 9:30 a.m .– 3:30 p.m. l Tai chi and qigong class lion’s park 8 - 9:30 $15
lAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meet-
ings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org for more info.
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lNelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, Selkirk `10th St Campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http:// www.nelson-tech- club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info lStitch up! Learn to Use a Sewing machine, alter clothes, mend, put in a zipper - FREE! 9noon at Nelson & District Women’s Centre 250-551-4951 lLearn to make a QUILT with Susan Foot at the Women’s Centre 9-11.45 a.m. call 250-551-4951
lQi Gong at the Nelson United Church 602 Silica St 10 a.m. $3 drop-in lWalk In Peace Silent ‘circle walk’ - Lakeside Gates, Mon & Thurs 9:30-10:30 lNelson Women’s Centre. Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
Clinic, 518 Lake Street, Nelson, noon - 1 p.m., 250-354-4105 lNelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916. lDarts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727. lGirls’ Night with Margaret-Ann at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. lNelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2 p.m. 719 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org
Expressions cafe, 554 Ward st. Music and coffee. 6 - 10 p.m. 250-354-3910 lWomen of all ages get together to knit, crochet lace, make rugs & more. Women’s Centre 10-1 p.m. lMovie: at Civic Theatre lGender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362.
lOvereaters Anonymous Meeting, Community First Medical
Thurs. Aug 1 lllKiyo & Guests at the
Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri. Aug 2 lllStickybuds with Ben
Fox at spiritbar
lllRequest DJ. Finley’s
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llArtWalk second opening
night. All over Nelson. 6 - 9 p.m.
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llMovies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: Groundhog Day at 8 p.m. made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union
lMuseum tours at Touchstones Nelson! Drop-in, every Saturday in the summer, 11 a.m. - noon, free with admission lEcoSociety’s Cottonwood Market at Cottonwood Falls Park 9:30-3:30 p.m.
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Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
lllNelson Acoustic Jam
Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 2-5 p.m. llMovies under the stars at Lakeside Park.: We Bought a Zoo at 8 p.m. made possible by Nelson & District Credit Union lMovie: at Civic Theatre lVendor markets 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Castlegar Station Museum, 250-365-6440 FMI
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meets the first Sunday of every month in The SelfDesign High Commons, upstairs in the Legion Bldg. at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Bring a story to tell. a friend and your open ears.
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United
Church
Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. lCribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-3527727.
lAscension Lutheran Church
Service 10:15a.m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515.
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