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Play: When That I Was Saturday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
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It’s 1650, and the Puritans have closed the theatres. Old Jack Rice was once a famous actor and now is down on his luck. When That I Was is an award-winning one-man play in two acts, co-written by Edward Atienza and John Mortimer. The show sees actor Chris Hunt perform over 25 characters, moving seamlessly between Rice, Will Shakespeare and even Queen Elizabeth among many others. Although set in Elizabethan building community since 1988 I Was has much England, When That to say about the present. It speaks of aging, of homelessness, and of the role the arts can play in a community, providing comfort and joy in dark times. It’s funny, sad, literate, theatrical and very entertaining. It’s for all ages. It’s Canadian, and it’s universal too. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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DUO 51: Harp and Violin Saturday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral Rebecca MacLeod of Nelson and Sophie Baird-Daniel of Seattle, together Duo 51, have been heard concertizing as a harp and violin duo around the Greater Toronto Area for the past two years. Their dynamic partnership began two years ago when Ms. MacLeod and Ms. Baird-Daniel were both Artist Diploma students at the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould School. Duo 51 takes its name from the combination of the forty-seven strings of the harp and the four strings of the violin. Coincidentally, both Ms. MacLeod and Ms. Baird-Daniel reach an astounding five foot one in height. This is the third concert in the Selkirk Pro-Musica 2014-2015 series .Tickets are available at Otter Books or at the door for $15.00. https://www.facebook.com/ SelkirkProMusica
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Deadline: Friday, Jan. 16 The annual Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) has been launched and is now open for adult entrants. This year’s theme is Velocity. The theme is building community since 1988 to be integrated into the creative work at the writer’s discretion. Detailed rules are available on the KLC website. www.kootenaylitcomp.com
Opening: Friday, Jan. 9, 7-9 p.m. Artist Talk: Saturday, Jan. 10 4 p.m. at the Oxygen Arts Centre
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Oxygen Art Centre celebrates the opening of Mater Familias a sculptural installation by ceramic artist Kathi Hofmann, which will run until Saturday, Feb. 7. The exhibit features a series of ceramic based assemblages that combine hand built ceramic work with other materials and found objects. Hofmann was born in the Okanagan and has been living in Nelson since 1996. She studied art at Emily Carr University, Langara College and finally, the Kootenay School of the Arts, graduating from the clay studio. www.oxygenartcentre.org
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Alan Kirk with Hal Rezansoff & Kevin McKenzie at Expressions Performance Café Saturday, Jan 17, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $10 Nelson based songwrit- been licensed for TV and er Alan Kirk mixes ingre- film. dients of Folk, Blues and Joining Alan on standRock, allowing them to up bass is Hal Rezansoff, a stew together with a dose long-time musical co-hort, of humour and good cheer. who’s played shows with He has played acoustic and him ranging from intimate electric shows in Canada, venues to Rock festivals. the U.S., Europe and New www.facebook.com/ Zealand, and his music has events/1510430819239782/
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Thursday, Jan. 15, 3:45-5:45 p.m. at Friday to Sunday, Jan. 16-18 at Hart the Civic Theatre Hall, 501 Carbonate St. Auditions for Shake-speare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream�, directed by Jeff Forst, are coming up. Part of the seventh annual Bard in the Bush Shake-speare Festival, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream� has about thirty roles for *actors of all ages*, at least threequarters of which are open to youth. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream� will be performed at the Capitol Theatre from June 4th to 6th. For more information about the project process and to register for the auditions, please contact /jeff@forstmedia.ca www.forstmedia.ca
Sunday, Jan. 18, The Little Prince (kids series) 2 p.m., Who Killed Gertrude Crump (regular season show) 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre These puppets aren’t just for kids! Monster Theatre presents an afternoon performance of The Little Prince, about a boy who has spent his entire life on a tiny asteroid and comes to visit Earth for the first time. In the evening is Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, a one-woman, murder mystery puppet show, set on New Year’s Eve 1899. All of the clues are there, if you pay close attention you just might solve the case. Tickets are available at the capitol box office, or online at: http://capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Lions Club Variety Show calls Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St The Annual Lions Club Variety Show continues to be suitable for children of all ages Tele-marketing sales will be starting soon so please be sure to answer your phone when they call and support your local Lions Club by purchasing tickets for your family or for less fortunate children in the community. All proceeds will be used for various local community charitable projects. Lions Variety Show main attraction this year is Lorena and Trevor Watters who will be performing comedy magic. For more information on this entertaining duo, visit: www.trevorwatters.com
Youth Arts Festival Auditions Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Civic Theatre Lori Mitchell and Patrick Marsolek from Oxygen Art Centre is thrilled to Tango Missoula announce the 1st Annual Youth Arts Lori Mitchell and Patrick Marsolek Festival! The premiere event of the of Tango Missoula return to Nelson mid- festival is the Talent Slam at the Capitol January for a weekend of instruction and Theatre on February 14. Anyone aged dancing. There will be six workshops 15-29 and performing in any discipline community since and they will increasebuilding in complexity and 1988 is welcome to audition for a spot in this satisfy even advanced dancers. Friday showcase of the Kootenay’s best young evening there is a practia and Saturday artists. Singing, dancing, music, acting, night a Milonga. There will be a special comedy, performance art, poetry and follower’s technique class offered as well spoken word, even short film and anion Saturday morning.. mations can be submitted for selection. Please email for all registration Audition slots are limited, so regdetails . Package pricing is available. ister in advance online at: franwallis@redmtn.ca www.oxygenartcentre.org photo submitted
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Saturday Jan. 10 and Sunday Jan. 11 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Nelson Women’s Centre A two day intensive, Personal Safety Workshop for self-identified women and girls, taught by Gitta Ridder, on how to respond to danger, aggression and violence in their lives. Fee: $90 (to $70 slide, some work trades welcome, if this causes financial stress) pre-registration required. Call 250-352-3131 achristie52@gmail.com
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City of Nelson snow-how tips Winter bylaws and more: With deep snowfall, more on the way over the next few days, and warming temperatures to boot, local folks are being reminded that they can quicken the removal of snow along our streets and sidewalks, and assist City Operations crews, by observing the following practices and bylaws: •When it comes to street parking, on odd-numbered days, please park on the odd-numbered side of the street, and on even-numbered days, please park on the even side of streets. If you have offstreet parking, use it if you can. •Make sure your parked vehicle is clear of snow — it will be far more visible to your City plow operator. And remember, vehicles aren’t to be parked on City streets, in the same location, for more than 72 consecutive hours. •It’s very helpful for City snow crews and safer for motorists if residents and business owners don’t shovel snow from a sidewalk, or driveway, back onto a plowed streets. •Did you know? It’s the responsibility of business owners and owners/ occupiers of residential premises to remove snow on the sidewalk or stairs adjacent to their properties before 11:00 a.m. each day. •A helpful tip: During severe winter conditions, try to follow Nelson Transit bus routes, as these streets get first priority for plowing and sanding. •And another: When walking on snow-covered surfaces, pedestrians are advised to take extra precautions, wear appropriate footwear and choose a sidewalk that has been cleared of snow. •And lastly…fun as it seems, please don’t allow children to make snow forts in snow banks or toboggan on City streets — there are plenty of City parks and greenspaces for fun! For more info about snow removal and City bylaws, please visit: www.nelson.ca Submit your Press Release at
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Christmas Trees pick-up Saturday, Jan. 10, starting at 9 a.m. To participate in the Lions Club of Nelson Annual Christmas Trees pickup, please place your tree on the curb by 9 a.m.. A donation of $5.00 per tree is requested. The proceeds support the various Lions projects and are shared with the Nelson Air Cadets who help with the pick-up. submitted by the Lions Club of Nelson.
New Tai Chi classes Thursdays beginning Jan. 15, 9-11 a.m. at the Shambhala Meditation Centre, 812 Stanley St. The Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi organization is offering beginning classes, starting with a free open house on Jan. 15 where you can watch a demo of this “meditation in motion”, try out a few moves and enjoy some refreshments. http://www.taoist.org/
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 9- Sun. Jan. 18 Fri. Jan. 09 live music Meow Mix :A Winter Edition at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open Stage hosted by Marty Carter and Patrick Bonin 8:30 p.m. at the Royal
special events Mater Familias Exhibition of new sculpture work by Kathi Hofmann opens at Oxygen Art Centre form 7-9 p.m. More info: www. oxygenartcentre.org
ongoing events Movie: Unbroken 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre civictheatre.ca Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Sat. Jan. 10 live music Coming Home with Hoola and Leif at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions features Brian Kalbfleish and Fat Tabby (Sally T & Rob Hay) 1-3 Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. at the Royal Duo 51: harp and violin 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral, part of the Selkirk ProMusica Series.
special events Play: When That I Was - Christopher Hunt 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Emerging Kootenay artist Kathi Hofmann talks about her new work Mater Familias at 4pm Oxygen Art Centre. More info: www.oxygenartcentre.org
Nelson Leafs vs Spokane 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex The Nelson Chapter of the Council of Canadians monthly meeting 10 a.m. at 101 Baker Street. All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871
ongoing events Movie: Unbroken 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre civictheatre.ca Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 11 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal
special events Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. John Ward Coffee
ongoing events Movie: Unbroken 4 and 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre civictheatre.ca Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome. www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley
First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322 Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month
Mon. Jan. 12ve music live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Dinner with Jimmy Lewis 6-8 p.m. at the Royal
special events Documentary film: The Wisdom to Survive, 7 p.m. at the Nelson United Church. The film will be followed by a community conversation www.ecosociety.ca
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 9- Sun. Jan. 18 Mon. Jan. 12 cont’dve music Archery at the Rod and Gun Club from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. first visit free Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Need low cost dental care? Assessment for WKC TEETH Clinic Monday’s 10-noon. Call SCS 250-352-6008 NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
Tues. Jan. 13 live music Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic 8 p.m. at Finleys Dazzling Dinner with Johnny Magick - Card tricks at your tableside 6-8 p.m. Rip’N Dale 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Royal
special events Quit Smoking - Find support and strategies to quit smoking in a free presentation by Louise Poole of the BC Lung Association.7-8 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library.
ongoing events Movie. Unbroken 7:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre RC plane flying, Every Tuesday,4pm. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, Helicopters, Drones, Hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out. Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Wed. Jan. 14 live music Open mic night at Expressions Paerformance Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Vibe R/B, Soul 8 p.m. at the Royal If you would like to submit an event for the daily mini, please send us and email at: express@expressnews.bc.ca
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Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc. org Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson Senior Citizens Building, 717 Vernon St Nelson 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- techclub.info Overeaters Anonymous meeting: Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105 NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:305:30, 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727 Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon St. Phone 250-352-6008.http://www. nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Jan. 15 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. Kevin Philip, guitar, vocals, 6-8 p.m. at the Royal Lisa Nicle with Jason Thomas play Country Music at the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail, http://www.trail-arts.com/event/lisa-nicole-concert-jason-thomas
special events Open House, Taoist Tai Chi Beginning Class, Shambhala Meditation Centre, 812 Stanley St. at 9 a.m.
ongoing events Movie:. The Homesman 7:30 at Civic Theatre Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee Ping pong at the Savoy Lanes $5 drop-in, 6-10 p.m Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, Sewing Club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Fri. Jan. 16 live music Adham Shaikh & Intersect at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open Stage hosted by Marty Carter and Patrick Bonin 8:30 p.m. at the Royal
special events Adult Literacy Tutor Training 1-4 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library 250-352-7363 or nelsonsettlement@cbal.org Argentine Tango Workshop all weekend at Hart Hall. To register: franwallis@redmtn.ca Rotary Daybreak Wine Pairing Gala at Selkirk College $80 includes donation for polio eradication. Contact hpringle@selkirk.ca for tickets
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans Connect 250-354-5362. Food Pantry at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 701 Ward Street (Silica Street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome. NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, Battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 9- Sun. Jan. 18
Sat. Jan. 17 live music Alan Kirk w/ Hal Rezansoff, local musicians at Expressions Performance Café , doors open 7 p.m. 554 Ward St. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Open Jam with Vince Curly 2-6 p.m. at the Royal
special events Allegro Dance Theatre: An Evening of Dance 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www. capitoltheatre.bc.ca
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 18 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m.
special events The Little Prince by Monster Puppet Theatre 2 p.m. Capitol Kids Series www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, a one-woman, murder mystery puppet show.(for grown-ups) by Monster Puppet Theatre 8 p.m. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Submit your Calendar Events listings at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html
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ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 602 Kootenay St. Everyone Welcome. www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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War Horse - National Theatre of Great Britain, a Capitol Theatre Performance On Screen, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Wednesday, Jan 21.
Preschool Storytime for 3 – 5 year olds starts on Wednesday January 21 – Mar. 11, 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. Nelson Leafs vs Creston at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23 Adham Shaikh & Intersect at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Jan. 23 DETOUR - Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Theatre 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca Saturday, Jan. 24 Family Storytime on Saturday January 24 – Mar. 14. 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary. ca or call 250-352-6333. Lions Club of Nelson Annual Variety Show, Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Nelson Leafs vs Beaver Valley at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28 Family Literacy Event at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ Friday, Jan. 30 Ensemble Vivant: the Nelson Overture Society Concert Series 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Friday, Jan. 30 The Boom Booms w/ guests at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar, Friday, Jan. 30 Nelson Leafs vs Fernie at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30 Teen Exam Cram at the Nelson Public Library: tutors, food and a place to study. Saturday, Jan. 31 Nelson Leafs vs Grand Forks at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 Of Mice and Men - National Theatre of Great Britain, a Capitol Theatre Performance On Screen, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Saturday, Jan. 31 Free talk: Childhood Ailments, Understanding Colds and Flus at the Nelson Public Library 7 p.m. , Monday, Feb. 2 Valentine’s Day Concert - Noémi Kiss & Rita Deane at 7:30 pm The Blue House, 503 Fourth Street, Nelson An evening of love songs from across the centuries. Saturday, Feb. 14 Nelson Daybreak’s International Tasting Faire at Prestige 5:30 $25 Tickets at BCAA, Nelson Family Eyecare. Wednesday, Feb. 18
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Expressions Performance Café www.facebook.com/expressionsnelson coming up
Wednesday, Jan 14, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions -the first one for 2015! Sign up for your slot ahead of time by calling 250-354-3910 Saturday, Jan 17, 7:30 p.m. Alan Kirk with Hal Rezansoff & Kevin McKenzie, Tickets $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 at the door Wednesday, Jan 21, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Wednesday, Jan 28, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Wednesday, Feb 4, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Wednesday, Feb 11, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Wednesday, Feb 18, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions
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Fish Heads and Flowers Flowers- A BIG bouquet of flowers to the kind hearted individuals that consider fostering a child in their home, here in Nelson. Without your support our local children would have to be placed in distant communities, leaving behind school and everything they know and love in our beautiful town. Thank for considering and opening your hearts to the love of children. Signed: cheerleader for foster families! Flowers to the stranger who took the time and not only helped shovel my car outbut got his truck and pulled me out of the snowbank. Signed: grateful woman
Flowers to the lady who saw me fishing in the garbage on the corner of Baker & Josephine. Heartfeltedly called me over, handed me $20 and wished me a merry Christmas!!!!.... You are a sweetheart! You ARE Christmas spirit!!! I had actually just thrown my car keys into the trash with some garbage in my pocket. Although I am blessed with all I need and didn’t NEED the money, I did need a smile in my heart and a reminder to pass it on because that is what it’s really all about. I doubled it up and passed it along twice more. Cheers and kisses. Made my season to meet an elf like you!!! Signed: Garbage picker
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson Police: residential, auto and business break-ins
On Friday, Jan. 2 at 10 p.m. the Nelson Police was asked to assist an RCMP member with a male they found wandering on the roadway in the 100 block Vernon St without shoes on or any ID. He appeared to be in a condition known as excited delirium, which can be fatal if not treated quickly. Nelson Police members, EHS, and Nelson Fire raced to the scene along with an emergency Doctor. The 33 year old Kelowna male was transported to KLH and treated for what was found to be an accidental drug overdose. His vehicle was found nearby and a significant quantity of street drugs was found inside. The investigation is ongoing. Nelson Police If your vehicle was broken into on or around Boxing Day the Nelson Police might have your property. A male was taken into custody for breaching conditions of his probation Dec 26. He had vehicle document, numerous charger chords, cigarettes, children’s clothing, and various small items typically left in vehicles on him. This would likely have occurred in the area around the rec centre and possible into Fairview. If you think any of this property is yours please contact Cst Hannah at the Nelson Police Department at 250-354-
3919 to identify and claim it. Between Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, a local business, in the 600-block of Lakeside Drive, was the subject of a Commercial Break and Enter. During the commission of the offence, a large sum of cash, keys, and a safe were stolen. The RCMP Forensic Investigation Team attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing. On Monday, Dec. 29, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a resident in lower Fairview awoke to noises in her residence and was surprised to find a female stranger in her hallway. The stranger claimed she had gotten the wrong house and left without incident. The following afternoon the resident noticed an opened bathroom window and realized she had been the subject of a Residential Break and Enter. During the investigation it was determined that there were two suspects who had tried multiple windows around the house before finding one unlocked. A neighbor half a block away reported someone knocking on her knock at approximately 10:00 p.m., on the same night. On Tuesday, Dec. 30 at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Nelson Police received a report of a shop-lifting from a local business in the 1000-block
Lakeside Drive. Two male suspects had entered the business and had forced open locked security cases and stole approximately $2,500.00 worth of electronics. Police have seized surveillance footage of the suspects and identification is pending. On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Nelson Police Department received a call for service to a residence for a break and enter that occurred overnight. It was determined that offender(s) had gone through the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and then entered the complainant’s unlocked residence removing a jacket, wallet, and cash. Investigation is ongoing at this time and the Nelson Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Nelson Police Department or Crimestoppers. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind residents to ensure their vehicles and residences are secure to avoid becoming potential victims of crime. If anyone has any information into any of the above matters, please phone the Nelson Police Department at 250354-3919 or Crime Stoppers 1-800222-TIPS (8477) submitted by the Nelson City Police
Nelson Fire Rescue Service would like to remind members of our community that as cooler weather has moved into the region our furnaces, fireplaces and stoves are working harder to keep our homes and businesses warm and that steps should be taken to ensure they are in good working order. This includes making sure furnaces and furnace filters are clean and fresh air intakes are not obstructed as well as fireplace and stove flues and chimneys are clean so as to limit
the amount of soot or creosote buildup that may ignite within the chimney potentially causing a fire in the chimney chase or attic space. We also want to remind those who use additional heating devices such as portable electrical heaters to keep them free and clear of combustibles and to not leave them unattended. Never leave a burning candle unattended! We want to remind everyone that “Smoke Detectors Save Lives” so please make sure you have working
smoke detectors near rooms where people may sleep and that you test your smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly. We also strongly encourage the use of carbon monoxide detectors, especially if your home has a wood burning fireplace or stove. From all of us at Nelson Fire Rescue we want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year. Len MacCharles Fire Chief, Nelson Fire Rescue Services
Fire Chief advises residents to check their heating devices
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
No Resolutions
This is the first year in a long time that I will not be setting any new year’s resolutions for myself. To me, it’s a goal that I intended to accomplish, but within a week’s time I have forgotten all about it. It simply gets buried among the other responsibilities I have to attend to. Is setting a New Year’s resolution really something you should do? It depends on whether or not you set a goal for yourself that you can achieve. Don’t set something too easy, as that can make the accomplish-
ment seem minor and not worth the effort. Instead if you plan on setting a new year’s resolution, make it something that takes time and effort and is a worth achievement to accomplish. If the goal you set is too easy, then it makes it not worth the effort, a more difficult goal reaps greater rewards. So should you make a goal for yourself? Despite my not doing so, it’s not such a bad idea. Give yourself something to accomplish if you see fit and have the initiative to see it through.
Spencer Pollard is a 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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Merry Christmas Fairy Godparents, from Gabi Dearest kind and wonderful Kootenay people, I’m sending you a Christmas card with the latest pictures of Gabi taken recently at a mall. She got to talk to Santa, but she didn’t like him very much. She refused to sit on his lap and when he said, “kiss me” in English she yelled - she only likes daddy, her grandparents and big sister Amber to speak English with her. Still, she did have a good time touching all the decorations and watching the artificial snow fall from the ceiling. She is a little more than three and seven months years old now. We still haven’t sent her to daycare as the risk of infection from other children is too great. We’ll look into home or small
group schooling in the future. She is starting to spell words and knows the name of many of the streets in her neighborhood. She is fearless in the playground and especially loves slides - the bigger the better! I hope you enjoy the recent picture. Gabi is doing great and she couldn’t have done it without your help. Your contributions have helped to pay for some of the treatments, doctor visits and medicines not covered by the public medical system in Chile. The result is a longer life and more time out of the hospital. While there still is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis, the life expectancy is increasing for those who receive proper care. All the best to you and yours, Eric “Leo” Eastman Riccio
María Gabriela
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