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Contemporary Dance at the Capitol
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Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 Vol. 5, No. 03
Amnesty Film Festival
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Calendar of events Jan. 23 to Feb. 1 see pages 6-8 New bus rider resources
Modern Organ concert
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Opportunity for youth to travel and learn in the National Capital Region See Community News on page 5
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Youth Workshops with Amy Registration deadline: Jan.26
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Multi-media film artist Amy Bohigian will take her communitybuilding project /Wide Shot/Close Up/ at Touchstones Nelson one step further through offering workshops for youth ages 13-18. Using the exhibition as a springboard, youth will explore the themes of identity, community and connection through participatory and reflective group activities. Workshops will be 1.5 hours long, and can be booked on the following days: Jan.28 & 29 and Feb.4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13. Times vary – call to inquire. building community since 1988 Fee: $3 per youth. To register contact Jessica Demers: jessica@touchstonesnelson.ca
Hedwig and the Angry Inch February 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall Heartbreaking and wickedly funny, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a musical comedy that tells the story of a fictional rock ‘n’ roll band, fronted by Hedwig, an “internationally ignored song stylist” from East Berlin who has survived a botched sex change operation. Brilliantly innovative and raucously entertaining, Hedwig has inspired a generation with its story of love, acceptance, fury and freedom. Starring Nelson’s Cultural Ambassasdor, Bessie Wapp and Sydney Black and directed by Pat Henman, Hedwig and the Angry Inch may be inappropriate for children 12 and under. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students (plus applicable taxes and fees) and are available at the Capitol Theatre Box office. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at the Blue House, 503 Fourth St. Nelson An evening of love songs from across the centuries. The beautiful and talented Noémi Kiss and Rita Deane will perform works by Dowland, Sor, Giuliani, Rodrigo, Sieber, Britten and more. Tickets are now on sale at Otter Books. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1005016026180002/
Contemporary dance: Detour Saturday, Jan. 24. 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
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DETOUR - Ichigo-Ichieh
Detour, by Nelson’s IchigoIchieh New Theatre, follows a man and woman from the “Walkman era” who are overwhelmed by the new technology all around them. Directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida and performed by Ida, Lisa Hanning, Michael Sheely and Rue Jovanovic. Hiromoto Ida and Thomas Loh will also perform a short, two-men performance piece entitled Introductory Manual for Watching Contemporary Dance Theatre in which they will discuss physical theatre from an audience perspective. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Indie publishing presentation Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Indie author Kristene Perron offers a free, one-hour presentation to help writers learn about publishing submitted by the Nelson Public Library
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Ichigo-Ichieh New Dance Theatre - DETOUR Saturday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m. Chris Gibbs - Like Father, Like Son? Sorry. (comedy) Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m. Ballet Jorgen Canada - CINDERELLA Wednesday, February 11 at 8:00 p.m. 250.352.6363
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Big Lip Sync returns to Capitol
Lions Club Variety Show calls
Register by Friday, Feb. 13 Auditions Sunday, Feb 15 Remember back in 2011, when the Capitol Theatre held its last Community Big Lip Sync Contest? Remember how much fun it was? Remember how you wished you’d had the gumption to enter and how you’d decided that next year you would? But next year never came ... until now! On Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. the Capitol Theatre hosts the Big Lip Sync Contest Revival, a chance to make good on that long ago resolution to get up on the stage and (silently) belt out that beloved Tina Turner song! To enter the Big Lip Sync Contest register at the Capitol Box Office or by calling 250-352-6363 by Friday, Feb. 13 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St The Annual Lions Club Variety Show main attraction this year is Lorena and Trevor Watters, who will be performing comedy magic. All proceeds will be used for various local community projects such as Youth Sport, cultural and educational activities, needy families, scholarships at L.V. Rogers High School, local food programs, Seniors, Lions Park, Lions Point on the water front pathway, Special Olympics, Lions Easter Seal House near Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, Lions Easter Seal Camp at Winfield for Handicapped Children and Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs. To find out more about the main attraction act visit: www.trevorwatters.com
On screen: Of Mice And Men Saturday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. athe the Capitol Theatre James Franco and Chris O’Dowd star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live. This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students. Phone 250-352-6363. or buy tickets online. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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April Lavine & Two For Tripping Saturday, Jan. 24, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St.
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April Lavine is known to sing with courage, charisma and a whole lot of passion! From happy folk to soulful blues, she will keep you smiling. Next up will be Two For Tripping. With common roots in rock & roll along with Steve’s celtic/folk and Christine’s country influences, they bring a unique rendition to each song they perform. With guitar, bass and mandolin added to the mix, the result is a cohesive, clean and complete sound. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
Amnesty film festival Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 12:30 & 6:30 p.m. at the Shambhala Music and Performance Hall at Selkirk College (Tenth St.) Amnesty International Nelson is presenting REEL AWARENESS, the 15th annual Human Rights Film Festival, bringing together inspiration and information in a collection of eyeopening, critically acclaimed documentaries from around the world. The festival kicks off on Friday evening at 7:00 with The Secret Trial 5, an examination of one of the human costs of the war on terror. At 8:50 is Music and Coexistence. Saturday afternoon begins at 1:00 with Apartheid: Voices in Black and White. where filmmakers explore Apartheid and its legacy in South Africa. At 2:00 Everyday Rebellion, celebrates the power of creative non-violent protest and civil disobedience by drawing on many examples from around the world. The festival closes on Saturday evening with Granito: How to Nail a Dictator. The film’s producers will connect in via Skype to introduce their film. The 8:30 film is Kismet, showing how Turkish soap operas are helping women across the region to claim their rights and transform their lives. Tickets are available at Otter Books in Nelson or at the door. Each evening presentation is $10; Saturday afternoon is by donation. http://amnesty.ca/events/nelsonreel-awareness-film-festival Click ad to go to advertiser’s website.
Modern organ concert Monday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, Selkirk College
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Gilles Parenteau playing the organ at Nelson United Church
As part of the Selkirk Pro-Musica Concert series, Gilles Parenteau will give a performance entitled Taking the Modern Organ in Brilliant New Directions. Gilles Parenteau, music instructor at Selkirk College, has been combining his classical pipe organ upbringing with a contemporary/jazz musical background for more than two decades. Using the technical standard of MIDI (musical instrument digital interface), allows a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers and other related devices to communicate with one another. Parenteau has designed a new layout of keyboards that is sure to delight. Tickets are are $15 and available at Otter Books in Nelson. submitted by Selkirk Pro-Musica
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Rotarians seeking adventurers
Day on the Trail: Slocan Valley
DNA biosynthetics seminar
Application deadline: Monday, Feb. 16 The Nelson Rotary Club is looking for applicants to the Adventure in Citizenship Program in the National Capital Region. From May 3 to May 6, 2015, program participants will join other young Canadians in discussing and debating the issues impacting Canada today. The diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship will be a key focus of the program. Participants will be billeted with host families and provided with bed and breakfast and transportation to and from the program. The selected student must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant between the ages of 16 and 18 by May 1, 2015, enrolled in and attending school (grade 11 or 12), and maintaining acceptable grade standards. Travel arrangements and expenses are provided by the Nelson Rotary Club. For more information and application forms, contact Eileen Holland emholland@shaw.ca
Sunday, Jan. 25, 1-3 p.m. on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail, Lemon Creek
April date TBA Nelson organizers hope to be hosting the first ever DNA public teaching seminar to be taught in BC. This workshop woudl be for: • people of all walks of life • learning cutting-edge synthetic biology (but there is absolutely no requirement that you have prior research experience) • students to get some real bioengineering experience The seminar will be held in the LVR School laboratory and is part of the Nelson Tech Club Makerspace agenda, and will be taught by Dr Justin Pahara from Synbiota Synbiota is a Toronto based Open-Source organization who are dedicated to spreading the concepts of making DNA accessible to everyone. A Kickstarter project has been started for anyone to join and perhaps donate to. www.kickstarter.com/ projects/1309494803/west-kootenaysbiosynthesis-seminar-in-nelson-bc
Moms go virtual
For the first time in B.C., expectant mothers can participate in virtual visits with their maternity care provider directly from their local family doctor’s office, thanks to new telematernity (video conferencing) technology developed as a part of a Shared Care/Kootenay Boundary Division of Family Practice pilot project. Dr. Jeanette Boyd, physician lead for the project and maternity care provider based in Nelson, B.C.says “Women benefit greatly by being able to receive care within their own communities, while stillfostering the important relationship with their birth doctor/midwife and gaining from their insight and expertise.” Those interested in using telematernity, contact your family doctor and ask them to join the service. Or contact, Mona Mattei 250.443.1899 and pass on your doctor’s name for follow up mmattei@divisionsbc.ca
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Slocan Valley Rail Trail offers groomed cross country skiing opportunities
The crew from the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society (SVHTS) will be setting up in the Lemon Creek area for this year’s Day on the Trail event. From there folks will be able to take a short ski to check out the Arctic and Trumpeteer swans which winter over on the Slocan River in the Walter Clough Wildlife Sanctuary. There’ll be a bonfire waiting to stay warm after your ski with refreshments available. To get to the Trailhead, turn left on Kennedy Rd., which is just south of Lemon Creek on Highway 6. http://www.slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca/
Bus cancellation notices Local residents who rely on Nelson Transit are being offered a helpful new pair of services aimed at making the daily commute easier in the face of wild weather and unforeseen delays. Nelson Transit and BC Transit have rolled out two different notification programs that will help folks stay absolutely up-to-date on late or cancelled trips. Riders can now follow Nelson Transit on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/NelsonTransit The second option is an e-mailed Rider Alert. Riders can sign up for Rider Alerts for the route of your choice, or multiple routes, by going to: http://bctransit.com/west-kootenay/ home To put your business card in the Express News Update call Sales at 250-354-3910
Hospice volunteer training First and last weekends of February Nelson & District Hospice Society is offering a 30-hour volunteer training that provides the basic training necessary to volunteer in any hospice within BC. To apply, please follow these steps: become familiar with Nelson Hospice by viewing their website. Click on “Volunteering”, then download andcomplete the application form. www.nelsonhospice.org
RDCK park plans The Regional District of Central Kootenay has received the public’s feedback regarding the future of four regional parks through open houses and questionnaires, and is sharing the results at: www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/ parks/park-management-plan.html
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 23- Sun. Feb. 01 Fri. Jan. 23 live music El Papachango at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. with Melanie Diachun then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys 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 Nelson Leafs vs Creston at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m. The LVR Dance Department and Allegro Dance Theatre present Movement, a showcase of dance performances by local students. 12:45 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre
ongoing events Movie: Wild 7:30 p.m.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.
Sat. Jan. 24 live music Skiitour at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel. com/spiritbar April Lavine followed by Two For Tripping at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 pm Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. DJ Music at Finleys Open Jam with Vince Curly 3-6 p.m. 8 - 10 p.m. Johnny McCuaig Band at the Royal
special events DETOUR - Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Theatre 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre. bc.ca Redfish Elementary students proudly present the musical “Blackbeard the Pirate” assisted by Missoula Children’s Theatre.
ongoing events Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. Movie: Wild 7:30 p.m. 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. 25 live music Jazz: Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 610 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge
special events Annual Day on the Trail will be taking place on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail from 1-3 p.m.
ongoing events Movie: Wild 4 and 7:30 p.m 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 Sacred Heart Mass, Proctor 2nd and 4th Sunday at 1 p.m. Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
Mon. Jan. 26 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 Vermeer and Music: the Exhibition on Screen series 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
ongoing events Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in 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. continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 23- Sun. Feb. 01 Tues. Jan. 27 live music Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Open Mic Nights - beginning at 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
ongoing events Movie. Wild 7:30 p.m at Civic Theatre Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132 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. 28 live music Open mic night at Expressions Night 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 Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys
special events Lions Club of Nelson Annual Variety Show, 6:30 at the Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St. Nelson Leafs vs Beaver Valley at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m.,
ongoing events Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome. Preschool Storytime for 3 – 5 year olds 10:15 – 10:45.Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.
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.www.nelsonelderabuse.org/ Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Jan. 29 live music Jazz: J Greg Walter at the Library Lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge College DJ Night at Finley’s Kevin Philip, guitar, vocals, 6-8 p.m. at the Royal
special events Yuk Yuk’s Comedy – Scott Dumas & Chris Yorke at Spiritbar
ongoing events Movie: Citizenfour 7:30 p.m. 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 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. 30 live music Ensemble Vivant in “From Bach to Piazzolla” with pianist Catherine Wilson and jazz legend Don Thompson on vibes in a genre-diverse program ranging from classical to Latin and other jazz styles 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca The Boom Booms w/ guests at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar After Work Dance Party - kicks off at 6 p.m. then DJ at 9 p.m. until close at Finleys 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 Nelson Leafs vs Fernie at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m. Family Literacy Event at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-register 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/
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 23- Sun. Feb. 01
Sat. Jan. 31 live music 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 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 Teen Exam Cram at the Nelson Public Library: tutors, food and a place to study. Nelson Leafs vs Grand Forks at the Nelson & District Community Complex 7 p.m.,
ongoing events Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. 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. Feb. 01 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 LVR Grad Burger and Beer Fundraiser during 2015 Super Bowl XLIX The Party starts at 3 pm at Finleys
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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Gilles Parenteau in concert 7:30 p.m., Shambhala Hall, Selkirk College, Monday, Feb. 2 Snowed In Comedy Tour featuring Arj Barker, Paul Myrehaug, Craig Campbell and Dan Quinn. 8:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, Tuesday, Feb. 3 Wild & Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. for youth 12 and up. Eclectic Guitar: Eric Johnson and Mike Stern 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Wednesday, Feb. 4 Senior Citizens monthly meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All seniors welcome. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Amnesty International Nelson presents REEL AWARENESS, the 15th annual Human Rights Film Festival at the Shambala Music and Performance Hall at Selkirk College, Friday Feb. 6 and Saturday Feb. 7 Exhibit: Boukje Elzinga: La Puerta Negra at Touchstones Nelson Gallery B 1-3 p.m. opening reception and artist talk on Saturday, Feb. 7 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 The Wilderness of Manitoba at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar, Monday, Feb 16 Nelson Daybreak’s International Tasting Faire at Prestige 5:30 $25 Tickets at BCAA, Nelson Family Eyecare. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Coldest Night of the Year Walk to raise funds for Room to Live Campaign, Saturday Feb. 21 www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/nelson
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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 Wednesday, Feb 25, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Saturday, Feb 28, 7:30 p.m. Dan Frechette returns to Expressions
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
The Awkward Phase
Many of us had an “ Aw k w a r d ” phase, although for me that seems to be an everyday thing. Basic interactions can be a challenge and menial tasks can seem down right daunting. How do I or anyone else cope? Well for many of us, the “Awkward” phase consists of our teenage years. That time only lasts so long so you can simply choose to wait it out although with the amount of peer pressure that teenagers have to deal with it may not be the best choice. Parents are a great
resource as they have experienced many of the same feelings as you are going through and can help you through it. So what about people like me having a perpetual awkward phase? Well, some of the same advice applies, but for me it feels like a series of perpetual awkwardness with no end in site. There’s also various other methods I could look into as well such as therapy or medication but it’s honestly not that bad, just an annoyance. If any of the advice I mentioned helps you then great, let’s just hope it can help me as well.
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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Nelson Police: arrests for assault and thefts On Wednesday Jan. 21 at 645 a.m. a 26 year-old female attended the front counter of the Nelson Police Department and reported that she was assaulted in an apartment in the 400 block of Ward Street within the last 30 minutes. She sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by the BC Ambulance Service. Nelson Police attended the scene and located the 45 year-old male who was arrested with assault with a weapon. He was released on a Promise to Appear and an Undertaking and is scheduled to attend Nelson Provincial Court on April 28, 2015. The investigation is ongoing and a mental health team was brought in to assess the Nelson resident after he was released. On Sunday, Jan. 18 a local Pharmacy was broken into and a quantity of narcotics was taken. Members of the Nelson Police Department have arrested the person believed respon-
sible the same day. Unfortunately, police were unable to recover the drugs - the investigation is on-going but - in the interim, the public should be aware that these drugs, administered by a person other than a qualified physician could cause serious harm or death to an individual. The 26 year-old female of no fixed address was released on a Promise to Appear and an Undertaking and is scheduled to attend Nelson Provincial Court on March 3, 2015. She is facing a charge of Break and Entering a Business. On Thursday, Jan. 15 at 3:45 p.m., 2 females entered a retail store and left without paying for a few valuable items after spending a considerable amount of time in the store. A good description of the getaway vehicle and the occupants was broadcast to all police agencies in the Kootenays. After the duo left the store, they allegedly drove to a local
grocery store and walked out without paying for a substantial amount of groceries and housewares. With the assistance of the Nelson RCMP, the Nelson Police Department arrested two females aged 36 and 53 years old with 2 counts each of theft under $5000 dollars and 2 counts each of possession of stolen property. The younger female was also arrested for an unendorsed warrant for theft under $5000 dollars and Breach of Undertaking. The 53 year-old Castlegar woman was released on a Promise to Appear and strict conditions with a scheduled Nelson Provincial Court date of April 28, 2015. A bail hearing was conducted on January 16, 2015 for the other female of no fixed address and she was remanded for Nelson Provincial Court on January 20, 2015. submitted by the Nelson City Police
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Nanaimo RCMP contacted the Castlegar RCMP and alerted them to a 6-minute video which was posted on YouTube on January 12, 2015 entitled “How to kill your Teacher.� The six-minute video shows two boys about the age of 10 or 11 years old holding toy guns and discussing how to kill a teacher. The Nanaimo RCMP had initially been contacted by a Florida radio station host who stumbled across the video and then he found more footage by the same user featuring the Nanaimo airport. Nanaimo RCMP commenced an investigation into this posted video
which revealed that the boys responsible reside in the Castlegar area. Castlegar RCMP have spoken with the two boys responsible and are currently working with them, their parents, as well as with school officials to try to understand why they would create such a video. The children indicated this was intended to be a joke. The boys have been made aware how inappropriate their behaviour and video were. School officials are currently working with the RCMP to conduct a violence-risk assessment and are determining what sort of action will be pursued from
within the school setting. Due to the age of the boys (11 and 13 years old), charges will not be pursued, however, alternative measures are being utilized to ensure this does not happen again. It is important for kids to know that when you post something like this online, it can be taken very seriously and that what you think might be a joke, can be taken differently by someone who may feel they are a target. Posting things like this can get you in serious trouble. submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
Castlegar RCMP: children post video promoting violence
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