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Lion in a circle
photo by Nelson Becker Artist Carolynne Carruthers demonstrates her newest artwork, now on display at the Full Circle Cafe
Carolynne Ann Quesnel Carruthers grew up in Hills, BC. Her masks are on display at the Full Circle Cafe on Baker Street. “Masks hold a special place in my heart. Not only are they satisfying in
all their three dimensional glory, with no need for specific shading to make them look like something that goes against their material’s nature. A face is something everyone sees, we look at rain on glass, tree bark, clouds and
cannot help but see a face. This universal aspect of human nature makes for an artists playground and places masks in their very particular place in my heart,” says Carruthers. submitted
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Valentines Day concert
Doug Pyper, Motes and Oats
Valentine’s Day art demo
Saturday, Feb. 14, 3-5 p.m. at Cowan’s Saturday, Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. Office Supplies 517 Victoria St. As part of the art exhibition “An Artist’s Palette” Katya Coad, Karen Guilbault, Marilyn McCombe, Susan Parr, Bryar Radonich-Camp, Kriya Shakta, and Keira Zaslove will be hosting a Valentine’s Day celebration. Watch a painting being created, photo submitted visit with the artists, and view their Noémi Kiss (L), Rita Deane (R) eclectic display of acrylic and oil A Valentine’s Day Concert (sopra- paintings. no & classical guitar) for lovers of classubmitted by Susan Parr sical music. An evening of love songs photo submitted from across the centuries, including Love our talented youth Motes and Oats works from Dowland, Sor, Giuliani, The Sessions present local singer Rodrigo, Sieber, Villa-Lobos, Britten, Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre songwriter Doug Pyper who will perand others. Vocalist Noémi Kiss (soprano) Oxygen Art Centre’s 1st Annual form folk, traditional, roots country and and Nelson’s own Rita Deane (classi- Youth Arts Festival presents it’s possibly children’s songs as well as his cal guitar) will be performing a wide Talent Slam. This year’s artists are; own compositions for his first visit to the range of duo repertoire for voice and musicians and singers Tibo Kolmel, Ellison’s stage. He brings warm, resoguitar, from early classical to con- Trulee, Abhijith Kishan Ramesh, nant, soulful vocals with melodic rhythm temporary. This performance is in an Alexandra Schlosser, Bryce Harrison, guitar. Next up is 2013 Kootenay Music intimate setting with limited seating Clayton Mallette, Keegan Schuh & available. Door at 7 pm, concert at Kevin Wasilenkoff and comedians and Award Winners - Motes and Oats. 7:30. Tickets $20 available at Otter performance artists Espoir Segbeaya, Melissa McCready (vocals, guitar, ukuBooks. Zorn Rose, Morgan Beck, Lilyahna lele) and Shannon Moldenhauer (vocals, https://www.facebook.com/ Miller and Dierdra McCrory and danc- flute) co-write jazzy folk-pop songs and building community since 1988 events/1005016026180002/ ers Oksana Maslechko, Shanti Harris, are known for powerful harmonies and Serafina Christine, Richelle Lapot and feel good songs inspired by their personal Bronwen Bird, with MCs Dunavan struggles and revelations. With help from Click here to submit your Janzen-Morris and Galen Boulanger. the Columbia Basin Trust, Motes & Oats building community since 1988 free 15 word private party or Tickets $5 for Children and Youth released their debut EP Simple Things (aged 29 and under) and $10 for (2012). For more information visit: $5 business classified ad: www.facebook.com/pages/ Adults. capitoltheatre.bc.ca https://secure.awe-hosting.com/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-Unpluggedwww.oxygenartcentre.org express-secure/classified.php Sessions/134317453293369 Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at the Blue House, 503 Fourth St. Nelson
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Aboriginal and Inuit art exhibit Opening reception: Friday Feb.20, 7p.m. Curator talk with Tania Willard: Saturday Feb.21, 1 p.m. Gallery A, Touchstones Nelson The exhibition unlimited edition, is a unique and powerful collection of Aboriginal and Inuit prints on loan from the Kamloops Art Gallery, Carleton University Art Gallery and Legacy Art Galleries. www.touchstonesnelson.ca
Huevos EP Release Party
Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Health Collective - 350 Baker St. Ropeadope Recording Artists Rabs and Mooves fuse Cuban rhythms with West Coast Canadian Production to bring us some very sunny side electronica. Though Huevos is the first album from this collaboration, the two multiinstrumentalists/producers have been active in the Canadian music landscape for over a decade. In their own careers, the producers have been recognized at regional and national awards (KMA, WCMA), and have worked with some of the best producers worldwide (DJ Olive, Scotty Hard).Admission will be $5, and will include a digital copy of Huevos. building community since 1988 https://www.facebook.com/ events/1545172165751725/
Palmer concert and workshop
Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 p.m workshop at 509 Front St., and 8 p.m. concert at The Blue House, 503 4th St. Roots-country singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist Steve Palmer is touring western Canada this winter with the release of his fourth album, “Prairie Airs.” Palmer sings with a clear and solid country-folk style and his guitar-picking technique has been influenced by Doc Watson, Merle Travis, and Maybelle Carter. Legacy Guitar Concerts has called him “one of the best pickers around.” Stuart McLean of The Vinyl Cafe thinks he’s “pretty darn good.” While in Nelson, Palmer will be performing and also be offering a guitar workshop featuring Carter and Travis picking styles that afternoon. Tickets are $15 for the concert, $15 for the workshop, or $25 for both the workshop and concert and are available at Otter Books, 398 Baker St and at the door (if not sold out). For more information call Catherine McGrath at 250.352.1917. http://www.spmusic.ca/my-music
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Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street This is a presentation and discussion about very important subjects of high value for the harmonic coexistence of all peoples on Earth. It’s about this time and this place we live in.The key points to be share at this event are: *The indigenous consciousness (what does it mean to you? and the exploration of new ways to relate to this concept) *The gift economy (the importance of nurturing healthy relationships, family, community and our interdependence) *The heart map experience (a spiritual tool for family co-creation, personal and community decision making and how this tool can assist us to connect with the heart) The event will be followed by the regularly scheduled Expressions Open Mic Night. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1411213529178557/
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Dan and Laurel return to Expressions Performance CafĂŠ
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Performance CafÊ, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $10 One Manitoba winter evening, music and modern technology transpired to bring together two artists with captivating musical synergy, despite their living 2,000 miles apart. Dan Frechette, award winning Winnipeg singer-songwriter, released a record breaking 10 albums in 2012, and discovered Laurel Thomsen, American genre-bending violinist, that same year via a chance YouTube sighting. With influences ranging from Folk, Classical, Old Time, and Celtic, to Gospel, Jazz, Vintage Country, Rock N’ Roll, Blues, and Bluegrass, Dan and Laurel flow seamlessly through genres, tempos, stories, and moods, embodying each style with virtuosic command. www.danandlaurel.ca/Listen.html
Pink Words: pink shirt event Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Pink Words: writers (& others) against bullying is an evening of creative exploration about the issue of bullying. Performance poet Damien John and special guests will present an entertaining evening all about confronting bullying. This event is for everyone. Wear pink! www.nelsonlibrary.ca
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Monday, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. at St. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7p.m. at the Nelson Saviour’s Pro Cathedral Public Library buildingpresents community since Selkirk Pro-Musica Die 1988 Award-winning indie author Mahler String Quartet, featuring Kristene Perron offers insight into the Grammy nominated Pablo Diemecke, sometimes confusing world of self-pubNelson violin instructor Martine den- lishing. This free, one-hour presentation Bok, along with esteemed musicians will help writers choose a publishing Larry Skaggs and Liz Massi. Tickets: path, learn how it works and how to Otter Books or at the door, $15.00 avoid pitfalls along the way, and get tips www.facebook.com/ on marketing and promotion. SelkirkProMusica www.nelsonlibrary.ca
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Community News Nelson pool renovation update
The Nelson and District Aquatic Centre will close for renovations on May 1, 2015 and not April 1, as announced previously. The facility is still expected to remain closed for eight months until construction is completed, the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) said this week. The commission and board have now approved a $4.92 million budget with borrowing not to exceed $4.5 million for all renovations. The RDCK is preparing to release tender documents for contractor bids by mid-February and will select a contractor by early April. All renovations are scheduled to photo submitted be done by the end of 2015 so residents Beth Seed, CNOY Event Coordinator and Lisa McGeady, Room to Live Campaign Coordinator can enjoy the renewed facility in early standing outside of Ward Street Place 2016. For more informations visit: www.rdck.ca This 2, 5 and 10 km non-competitive Mini-digi-workshops walk. provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of thechalleng- Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to noon at the es faced by those experiencing home- Nelson Public Library lessness, while raising much needed The Nelson Library de-baffles funds for the Nelson CARES’ Room the digitally challenged yet again to Live campaign. Nelson is one of with mini-workshops. Bring your 80 communities taking part across the device to the Library and get to know country. Proceeds from the Nelson walk your iPad or iPhone on Tuesday, will remain in Nelson. There will be a February 17. Learn how to downcouple of rest stops along the way and load eBooks and audiobooks from the at the end there will be a hot bowl of Library’s Overdrive e-lending service chili to help the walkers warm up after on Tuesday, February 24. And on they cross the finish line.There is a $25 Tuesday, March 3, find out all about entrance fee, but if you raise $150 that the thousands of magazines that can fee is waived and you receive a free be accessed from Zinio for reading on toque! Register your team at: tablet. Pre-registration is required at https://coldestnightoftheyear.org/ www.nelsonlibrary.ca. location/nelson Registration open for event on Saturday, Feb. 21
Pink T-Shirt Day Wednesday, Feb. 25
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Solidarity against bullying
Bullying is still a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and on the Internet. Each year, on Pink TShirt Day, the public is encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. The local campaign started in 2009 when Anne at Annie’s Boutique in Nelson BC bought and donated 300 pink t-shirts to the area schools. In recent years, we were able to expand on the offering with the help of our wonderful sponsors and we have given thousands of t-shirts to our local schools. Annie’s Boutique closed its doors in 2014, but a society was formed to keep our local Pink T-Shirt day campaign going. www.nobullies.ca https://www.facebook.com/ events/615520805236677/
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 13- Sun. Feb. 22 Fri. Feb. 13 live music 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. 6-8pm Steve Rudolph, guitar & vocals, rock. 8:30 - midnight Friday Night Live open Stage. at the Royal
special events Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office Big Lip Sync Contest registration deadline! www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca/event_details. php?id=691sub3503
ongoing events Movie: The Theory of Everything 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. Feb. 14 live music Scarlet Mary Rose and The Heavy Petal Burlesque 10th anniversary Valentines Burlesque Show at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Doug Pyper, Motes and Oats (Kootenay Music Award Winners) @ Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions 1-3 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. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's 6 - 8pm J’M Josh & Julie 9pm Anti VDay Baller 10:30pm MF Jones at the Royal
special events Live art demo at Cowan’s Office Supplies, 517 Victoria St. 3-5 p.m.
Oxygen Art Centre’s 1st Annual Youth Arts Festival 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre $5 for Children and Youth (aged 29 and under) and $10 for Adults. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Memorial March for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women noon at Nelson City Hall Bring your drums. Everyone is welcome to attend. Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
ongoing events Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. The Council of Canadians regular monthly meeting 10 am at 101 Baker Street (downstairs). All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871 Movie: Oscar Gala - Birds of a Feather 6 p.m., Birdman 10 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. Feb. 15 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 Nelson Leafs vs Castlegar at the Nelson & District Community Complex 2:30 p.m.
ongoing events Movie: Birdman 4 p.m. & 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 Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394
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. 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
Mon. Feb. 16 live music Jazz: Jesse & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Elliott Brood w/ The Wilderness of Manitoba @ Spiritbar The Wilderness of Manitoba at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar 6 - 8pm Max Hawk and Miche St Denis at the Royal
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 13- Sun. Feb. 22 Mon. Feb. 16 cont’d ongoing events Movie: Oscar Nominated Short Films 6:30 (Animated) & 8:00 (Live Action) at the Civic Theatre La Leche League Nelson - breastfeeding information and support. 1:00 312 Silica Street. 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. Feb. 17 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 At The Royal 8-midnight Combo Night Accoustic/electronic Open stage Hosted by DJ Calmpound
special events BC Heritage Week: Three Talks and a Film 7 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. iPad and iPhone basics mini workshop at the Nelson Public Library 10:30am to noon. Pre-registration is required at www.nelsonlibrary.ca.
fitness classes Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
ongoing events Movie. Boyhood 7 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
The Nelson Parkinson Support Group monthly meeting, 1:30 pm, Cristy Lee Hall, 701 Gordon Road. Third Tuesday of the month. For more information call Bob or Mary, 229-2272
Wed. Feb. 18 live music Open mic night at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys at the royal 6-8 p.m. Sali Bracewell piano, vocals. 8 p.m. “Vibe” R&B, Soul
special events The Indigenous Consciousness: presentation and discussion at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. 6-8 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/1411213529178557/ Nelson Daybreak’s International Tasting Faire at Prestige 5:30 $25 Tickets at BCAA, Nelson Family Eyecare.
fitness classes Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome.
ongoing events Movie: Whiplash 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre Overeaters Anonymous meeting at the Community Medical Clinc, main floor. Anyone with a problem with food is welcome. Noon to 1 p.m. 250-825-4105 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- tech-club.info
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. Feb. 19 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 at the royal 6-8pm Dylann Heidi. Piano, Vocals.
special events Chinese New Years celebration for tweens (ages 9-12) at the Nelson Public Library 3:30-4:30 p.m. LVR Drama presentation “Almost, Maine”Directed by Robyn Sheppard Tickets Students/Seniors $12 Adults $15 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
fitness classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie:. Two Days, One Night 7:30 p.m., The Imitation Game 9:30 p.m.at Civic Theatre 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 continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 13- Sun. Feb. 22
Fri. Feb. 20 live music Mr. Lahey & Randy w/ Randy from Creston, Drunk on Purpose & Cass Rhapsody 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.
special events LVR Drama presentation “Almost, Maine”Directed by Robyn Sheppard Tickets Students/Seniors $12 Adults $15 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office Art Show opening: unlimited edition, a collection of Aboriginal and Inuit prints 7 p.m. at Touchstones Museum Gallery A 502 Vernon St
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.
Sat. Feb. 21 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 Huevos EP - Release! Dance party at the Health Collective 305 Baker St. celebrating new electronic album: Rabs & Mooves 10 p.m.
special events LVR Drama presentation “Almost, Maine”Directed by Robyn Sheppard Tickets Students/Seniors $12 Adults $15 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
Coldest Night of the Year Walk to raise funds for Room to Live Campaign, www.coldestnightoftheyear.org/location/nelson Curator talk with Tania Willard:unlimited edition, a collection of Aboriginal and Inuit prints 1 p.m. at Touchstones Museum Gallery A 502 Vernon St.
ongoing events Canadian Federation of University Women meeting at the Adventure Hotel, 616 Vernon Guest:Eileen Pearkes speaking about the Columbia River Treaty https://sites.google.com/ site/nelsoncfuw Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. Movie: Song of the Sea 4 p.m., Interstellar 7 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. Feb. 22 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 Capitol Kids Series: From Handel to Hip Hop 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
ongoing events Movie: The Tale of Princess Kaguya (from Studio Ghibli) 2 p.m., Oscar Live Feed 4:15 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
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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. 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
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Learn how to download eBooks and audiobooks from the Library’s Overdrive e-lending service at the Nelson Public Library 10:30am to noon. Pre-registration required www.nelsonlibrary.ca.Tuesday, Feb. 24. continued on next page...
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Plan Ahead cont’d Pink Words: writers (& others) against bullying is an evening of creative exploration about the issue of bullying. 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Tuesday, Feb. 24. Pink T-Shirt Day Wednesday, Feb. 25 Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office Feb 26-28 PIAF - Atlantic Ballet Theatre Canada at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Friday, Feb. 27 Yuk Yuk’s Comedy – Greg Ketter & Kelly Dyerat Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/ spiritbar Friday, Feb. 27
Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St.7:30 p.m. 250-354-3910 Saturday, Feb. 28 Steve Palmer Guitar Workshop, 1 p.m. at Bigby Place, 509 Front St. $15. Roots-country musician Steve Palmer at 8 PM, 503 4th St. $15. Tickets at Otter books. Saturday, Feb. 28 2nd annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ fundraiser for the West Kootenay EcoSociety 7 p.m. at the Eagles Hall (641 Baker St.) Saturday, Feb. 28 Mini Workshop on thousands of magazines that can be accessed from Zinio for reading on tablet. 10:30am to noon at the Nelson Public Library. Pre-registration required www.nelsonlibrary.ca. Tuesday, Mar 3 Big Sugar 8 p.m.at the Capitol Theatre, Tuesday, Mar 3
Rah Rah from Regina 9 p.m.at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Wednesday, Mar. 4 Big Lip Sync Contest at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Saturday, Mar. 7 Camp Koolaree Annual General Meeting, 7 p.m. at Castlegar United Church, Special Meeting at 6 p.m. to vote on Constitution & Bylaw changes. www.campkoolaree.ca Saturday, Mar. 7 Play: Charlottes Web by the Nelson Youth Thatre Company at the Capitol Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 Tanya Lipscomb at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. 7:30 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Sunday, Mar. 29
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Tuesday, Feb 17, 7 p.m. BC Heritage Week: three talks and a film Wednesday, Feb 18, 6 p.m. Presentation and discussion: Indigenous Consciousness, 8 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. duo Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen return Wednesday, Mar 4, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Saturday, Mar. 7, 8 p.m. singer-songwriter Shannon Lyon returns Wednesday, Mar 11, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Tuesday, Mar. 17, 7:30 p.m. Language Arts: art pop band from Toronto Wednesday, Mar 18, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Wednesday, Mar 25, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Thursday, Mar. 28, 8 p.m. Max Hawk, local singer-songwriter Sunday, Mar 29, 7:30 p.m. Tanya Lipscomb from Vernon - loop pedal artist
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Emergency 911 NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926 RCMP- (250) 352-2156 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477
Nelson Police: impaired driver, intoxicated bridge climbers
On Friday, Feb. 6 at approximately 12:25 a.m. NPD members were alerted to a vehicle driving in erratic fashion in the downtown core area. The female driver, identified as a 60 year old resident of Nelson, displayed symptoms of impairment by alcohol and became uncooperative and resistant during detention for Impaired Driving. The female refused to provide a breath demand as directed and was therefore arrested for Refusing to Provide a Breath Sample, Impaired Driving, Obstruct Police Officer and Resisting Arrest. A Nelson Court appearance is scheduled
for May 19, 2015 in relation to these charges On Sunday, Feb. 8 at approximately 2:30 a.m. NPD members were conducting patrols along Hwy 3A at the Nelson Orange Bridge before being flagged over by a pedestrian on the bridge. The pedestrian alerted the members to two males that had climbed to the top of the bridge structure. Members located the males perched atop the bridge structure and advised them that Nelson Fire Department would be attending the scene to extract them from the bridge safely. The males, both under the influence of
alcohol, disregarded police direction and climbed down the structure prior to Nelson Fire Department assistance. Both males were arrested upon arriving on the bridge deck. One male, a 26 year old resident of Nelson, was arrested for being Intoxicated in a Public Place. The other male, a 22 year old resident of New Zealand, was released without charge under the Liquor Act. Both males face a possible charge of Mischief under the Criminal Code of Canada and/or a charge under the Trespass Act. submitted by the Nelson City Police
On Monday, Feb. 9 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of 7th Avenue in Castlegar. As firearms were involved in the incident, the SED Containment Team and Emergency Response Team were activated and attended the scene. The immediate area was evacuated as a public safety precaution. After many
hours of negotiations with the male who remained inside his residence, he was subsequently arrested without incident early this morning and remains in police custody. There were no injuries. The 47 year old Castlegar man is facing various charges which include Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats, and various firearms
related offences. The Castlegar RCMP and KBRD General Investigative Section continue to investigate the matter. Should the public have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Castlegar RCMP at 250365-7721. submitted by the Castlegar RCMP
Castlegar RCMP: armed man arrested
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
The Language Barrier
The language barrier is something that affects many of us who are culturally alienated in a certain circumstance. From when we travel to a foreign land with a foreign tongue not familiar to us, to visitors from another country who don’t know many of our words. It’s a topic that will affect most of us at one point or another. This issue does however have a few quick fixes that make communicating with those unfamiliar with your native language a much easier process. One great idea is educating yourself
with the language in question beforehand,- a few key terms is all that’s really necessary, as it will make communication, at the very least, possible. Having these phrases readily available in a book is also essential. English is considered one of the most difficult languages to learn, so it comes as no surprise that many visitors to our country may not be familiar with our language. The same can be said for us when we visit other countries. What’s important is to not get discouraged and be kind and respectful, especially when we have no idea what someone may be saying.
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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This Week’s Survey Question The Nelson and District Community Complex (NDCC) aquatic facilities will be closed beginning May 1, 2015 for an estimated 8-month period of renovations. Does this affect you? What will you do instead of swim?
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Additional comments amount of packaging; not made in China; sale prices; availability of parking at the store; in season produce fair trade exploitation of foreign workers animal cruelty ingredients list! I read labels all the time. organic, local
If we eat food that is not nutrient dense, has bacteria on it due to processing, or has been exposed to pesticides, we stand to get sick. Do as the French started in 2013. See video - ‘ Intermarche, Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables ‘- where they started a campaign to stop food wastage by celebrating and selling food with imperfections at a lower cost.
I go to many different stores to find the specific products I want. I do not like the trend towards packaging of produce - wasteful (both the actual packaging and the portioning - you can’t buy just what you need) and unnecessary Sometimes I’ll pay more even though I know I can get it cheaper at another store just for convenience.
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