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First stage of Johnsons Landing operation concluded The first stage of recovery operations at the site of the Johnsons Landing slide has now concluded with the recovery of two victims. The BC Coroners Service, in conjunction with its partners in the operation, will now re-assess the reasonable likelihood of finding more victims along with the potential risks to searchers before deciding if, and how, to proceed further, said Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe. Two persons are believed to still be deceased somewhere in the huge slide. “Until you actually see it, it’s impossible to imagine the immensity of the slide area,” said Lapointe, who has been at the site since July 15. She noted that recovery efforts were concentrated in the area where it was believed the victims were most likely to be found. Despite extensive work with earth-moving equipment, the other two victims have not been
located. Lapointe expressed thanks to the many partners who have joined in the recovery efforts: Kaslo Search and Rescue, Canada Task Force One (the urban heavy search and rescue team), the wildfire management branch, Emergency Management BC, RCMP officers from Nelson and Kaslo, and all of those staffing the Command Centre at Kaslo. “Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the deceased as well as to the entire community that has suffered such devastation,” she said. She stressed that the slide area remains unstable and dangerous. The ongoing risk to searchers is one aspect that will have to be considered in depth before deciding whether to continue with efforts to find the two remaining victims. A decision on next steps will be taken within the next few days.
FACT SHEET Johnsons Landing by the Numbers * Date the slide hit: July 12, 2012 * Date the rescue operation became a recovery operation: July 15, 2012 * Days of searching so far: 7 * Number of agencies involved in search and recovery efforts: 22 * Maximum number of personnel involved in those efforts: 114 (on July 14 and 15) * Total area covered by slide: 33.6 hectares (83 acres) * Perimeter of slide area: 6.8 kilometres * Length of slide: 2.6 kilometres * Width of slide at widest point: 507 metres. Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect. Submitted by the Government of B.C.
Kaslo recieves $500,000 donation from long time resident Residents and patients at Victorian Community Health Centre will benefit from significant improvements to the Kaslo facility thanks to a $500,000 donation from the estate of longtime resident Mabel Manning. The donated funds will be used for: A new nurse call system that will allow for better communications between staff in all areas of the health centre A refurbished tub room with new equipment for residential care and community clients who
have special bathing needs New entrances for the emergency and primary care areas with modern door systems, vestibules and security features A secure door to the emergency trauma bay that will improve privacy and security for patients, physicians and staff A new permanent suction system in the emergency department, replacing an aging portable unit “Mabel wanted to help ensure the continuation of the long history of high quality med-
No swimming advisory
The Regional District Central Kootenay (RDCK) has issued a SWIM ADVISORY for recreational users of Taghum Beach. In keeping with Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality (GCRWQ) and Interior Health Authority Beach Water Quality Notification Campaign, the RDCK has posted signage at Taghum Beach to notify the public of poor beach water quality. Warning signs will remain posted until sample results are once again within acceptable limits. The RDCK and Interior Health recommend that the public refrain from swimming at Taghum Beach until the beach water quality improves. If you have any questions please contact the RDCK at 250-352-6665 or check out our website at www.rdck.bc.ca
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ical services in Kaslo and area”, said Thomas Humphries, executor of Manning’s estate and longtime Kaslo resident. “With her significant donation, I think she has met her goal. Although she never sought recognition, she would be proud of the improvements that will be made with her generous gift.” Any remaining funds will be used for additional improvements to the primary care area of the health centre. Victorian Community Health Centre of Kaslo Ladies
Auxiliary also contributed $30,000 to the nurse call system. Mabel Manning and her husband Don spent many happy years in Kaslo. Manning had always wanted to be a nurse, and although that never came to pass, she was a long time supporter of the Kaslo Women’s Hospital Auxiliary. She also devoted many hours to the Kaslo and Area Library and other community activities. -Submitted by Interior Health
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Fundraiser for Johnson’s Landing being organized
Nelson theatre artists Richard Rowberry and Jane Sinclair are organizing a fundraiser for the survivors of the Johnsons Landing landslide. “A while ago I was asked by the city to organize performances in the courtyard at City Hall this summer and it occurs to me that it would have greater value as an opportunity for the Nelson arts community to support our neighbours,” Rowberry explained. We are looking at Sunday, July 29th from noon to 8 (or beyond) with musicians, storytellers, speakers, poets providing a focus for the people of Nelson to come down and donate. We are hoping to have crafts people and other vendors involved too and to possibly arrange a silent auction with donations.” There will be two performance areas with sound support provided by Hairy Productions and The Royal. Proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross. Rowberry and Sinclair are asking local artists to step forward and contribute to the cause. They ask anyone interested to contact Richard at 250-505-6900 or histerian@hotmail.com
Volunteers construct green building
Volunteers help to construct Cascadia Green Building Council’s natural building project, a public washroom in Art Gibbon’s Park in Rosemont in partnership with the City of Nelson. An earthen plaster workshop will be held July 28/29 to finish these walls. Contact kr@cascadiagbc.org for more information.
City gardens need volunteers
Volunteers help garden at the Hendryx Street garden this summer
The Hendryx Street Forest Garden and Cottonwood Herbal Demonstration Garden are public green spaces in Nelson that have been peaceful sanctuaries and sources of free food to the community for over 10 years. The gardens were created through a partnership with the City of Nelson, and are maintained by dedicated volunteers, as well as Cali Olleck, the Community Garden Coordinator of Nelson CARES Society. Established in 1998, the Hendryx Street Forest Garden is undergoing some major changes this year. A generous grant from Columbia Basin Trust has allowed for the purchase of some more plants and a picnic table. There are plans for the construction of a stone wall and some new signage which will be completed by the end of the
summer. Cali is looking for more volunteers to help out with getting the garden back into its “cared-for” state. The Garden Patch Club is another way to get involved in your community gardens this summer. The club is open to all, and meets at the Cottonwood Herbal Demonstration Garden every Thursday from 2-4pm and Saturday from 9-11am. This is a great opportunity to garden if space is limited at home, contribute to the beauty of a public space, meet new people, and share the harvest! If you are interested in volunteering in the gardens this summer, please contact Cali by email at earthmatters@nelsoncares.ca or by phone at 250-352-6011 ext. 17. -Submitted by Earth Matters
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CBT continues School Works Program this fall
The School Works Program pilot, which began its successful run in February, is being offered again this fall to Basin-based businesses and organizations. School Works provides an $8/hour wage subsidy to encourage small businesses and non-profit, First Nation and public sector organizations in the Basin to provide parttime employment for full-time high school and post-secondary students in the Basin during the school year. “CBT is pleased to be able to continue the School Works Program this fall,” said Sabrina Curtis, CBT Director, Planning and Development. “We are providing $600,000 toward wage subsidies for Basin organizations to increase the availability of jobs for students.” College of the Rockies delivered the pilot and will continue to work in partnership with CBT to administer the program this fall. “We are excited to con-
tinue collaborating with CBT after a very successful first run. The School Works Program has had such a positive impact on businesses throughout the Columbia Basin; we are thrilled to be a part of it,” Tracey Whiting, Manager of Contract Training and Business Development at College of the Rockies. From January to June, 64 businesses throughout the Basin hired students part-time with the support of the School Works Program. The fall application intake for the School Works Program will begin on a first-come firstserved basis on August 14. Check www.cbt.org/schoolworks for more information. CBT supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.
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Students discover the magic of photosynthesis.
Eco-trips wrap with happy kids 1,750 kids went on Wildsight’s Classroom With Outdoors trips this spring “Wildsight’s 10 educators just delivered 70 programs to approximately 1,750 kids across the Columbia Basin,” said Monica Nissen, Wildsight’s Education in the Wild manager. “The trips offer experiential, science-based learning about ecology and help kids connect with wild natural places in the region.” Nissen says Classroom With Outdoors brings science
CBT allocates $530,000 to local projects Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has set aside $530,000 to support communities applying for the federal government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). On July 5, the federal government launched CIIF, a new program that will invest $150 million across Canada, with $46 million dedicated to Western Canada, over the next two years. CIIF focuses on rehabilitating and improving existing community infrastructure that is non-commer-
cial and accessible to the public, such as community centres, cultural centres, parks, libraries, recreational facilities and tourism facilities, as well as other existing community infrastructure assets which have a local community impact such as connectivity and broadband and local airports. Applicants, including local governments, First Nations and non-profits, must leverage at least 50 per cent of the total eligible project costs through funding from sources
other than the federal government, and projects requesting less than $250,000 will be given priority. CBT will make a maximum overall commitment of $500,000 and support any successful application to a maximum of $50,000 per project (up to 50 per cent of the communities’ required portion). Project selection will be based on the CIIF criteria and CBT’s support will be conditional until approval from CIIF is confirmed. CBT will also assist
learning to life. Wildsight offers the field trips through May and June. “We’re so pleased to support kids in our communities to get outside during the last weeks of school to learn valuable lessons in a hands-on, experiential way,” Nissen said. “We acknowledge the sponsors who helped us to make this happen, and encourage parents to create opportunities for nature play and discovery throughout the summer months.” -Submitted
applicants in submitting their CIIF applications to meet the August 2, 2012 deadline by making funds available (maximum of $2500/application) for communities to hire someone to assist in compiling the required information for submission to CIIF. A maximum of $30,000 has been committed for this form of support. For more information about CBT funding and support, call 1.800.505.8998 to be connected with a Community Liaison. -Submitted by CBT
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Change for the better Do you have extra coins collecting dust at the back of a cupboard or closet? The Nelson Food Cupboard encourages the community to put their spare change to good use this summer. The Food Cupboard’s volunteers will roll and count any coins donated. All funds collected will be used to support this vital community organization. The Nelson Food Cupboard operates a barrier-free food bank and works to address the root causes of food insecurity. Last month the Food Cupboard received more than 1,200 visits. Food Cupboard customers come from all walks of life and include families with young children, seniors and people with disabilities. A recent survey indicates that the vast majority of customers are long time residents of the Nelson area.
Local resident Poul Henriksen recently donated close to forty pounds of coins. Henriksen’s donation totaled more than $450. Food Cupboard Coordinator Anna Kirkpatrick gratefully accepted the donation and encourages other community members to follow suit. “Small change adds up. Every donation is a big help,” says Kirkpatrick. Coins can be dropped at the Nelson Food Cupboard during open hours, Monday and Wednesday 9:00am-1:00pm. The Food Cupboard is located at 602 Silica St in the basement of the Nelson United Church. To arrange a drop off outside of open hours please call 250-354-1633 or email foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca. For more information, contact call 250354-1633 or email foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca.
What’s in the Cupboard?
Recipes from the Nelson Food Cupboard Gazpacho with White Beans
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup vinegar By Anna Kirkpatrick 2 cups tomato sauce or juice 1 tsp. salt 1 can navy of beans and tomato sauce Mix together all ingredients except the beans in a large bowl. Add beans and stir well
Did you know?
99% of Nelson Food Cupboard’s customers reside in the Nelson area. Close to half have lived here for more than a decade.
Nelson Food Cupboard www.foodcupboard.org 250-354-1633
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Report card on homelessness - Part three - Conclusion A new report released June 26 2012, reveals some staggering statistics on poverty in Nelson. The 4th Annual Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson BC documents the following for our community: Vulnerable & At Risk Populations: · 75% of female and 53% of male emergency shelter users had a diagnosed · mental health condition. It is further estimated that more individuals go undiagnosed. · 78% of local youth surveyed with experiences of homelessness reported being impacted by experiences of abuse or violence. · “A stay at the Daly (psychiatric unit) estimated at $3000 a day. Supported housing $85 per day” Randy Theissen
Team Leader Mental Health & Substance Use, on the effectiveness and economic advantages of housing plus supports for individuals with chronic mental health conditions. “Homelessness is an invisible issue in Nelson. Our research shows that homelessness has many faces and many stories within our community. It is a misconception that homelessness in Nelson can be attributed to a transient population or locals making a lifestyle choice; statistics and front line services speak to a completely different reality”, comments Katie Tabor, Community Coordinator with the Nelson Committee on Homelessness. View the full report online at www.nelsoncares.ca -Submitted by Nelson Cares
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Opinion&Editorial Publisher’s note
Johnson’s Landing - In our hearts
The tragedy in Johnson’s Landing last week has affected many people in our community. In my own heart, I cry for the pain and suffering that those who lost their lives must have felt. I cry their family, friends, neighbours. It seems that everyone in the West Kootenay is affected by the events that took place. By Nelson Becker I see we have empathy for our neighbours
- we may not know them personally, but we care about them. In the coming weeks and months, the government and others will examine reasons why the slide happened and if anything could have been done to give forewarning. This is also a good opportunity for us in our community to process this tragedy and to help our neighbours, families and friends grow closer.
Are snails born with their shells? I have seen many baby snails and I am wondering whether baby snails are born with shells or do they have to go find them? Snails belong to the group of gas- the mantle. Although some animals tropods in the mollusc phylum. Most replace their shells with bigger shells gastropods, such as snails, have a spiral- as they grow, such as the hermit crab, shaped shell. A snail’s shell is a complex the snail keeps its shell during its whole multi-layered structure. Unlike a turtle life. Therefore, as it grows, its shell must shell, which is part of its endoskeleton expand too. The growth of the shell and has blood vessels, cells and nerves, depends on the mantle which enlarges the snail’s shell is part of its exoskel- the shell by secreting proteins and minereton. It has very little protein and no als which are added to the existing shell. cells. Rather, it is largely made up of a The newest part of the shell, the part to mineral, calcium carbonate, and a very which the new proteins and minerals small amount (less than 2%) of protein. are added, is near the opening of the The function of the protein in the shell shell and, as the shell grows, it spirals is to provide a structural matrix for the in a clockwise direction (yes, even in calcium carbonate; this gives the shell its the Southern hemisphere!) such that the shape and hardness. The shell is often oldest part of the shell, the part it was covered on the outside with a thin protein born with can be found in the middle layer called the periostracum. The perio- of the spiral. A snail’s shell does not stracum is the part of the shell that gives continue to expand indefinitely, once the it its colour. snail begins to reproduce, the shell stops A snail is born with a shell which growing and a lip appears at the opening is attached via a layer of tissue called of the shell. dr. science Christine Humphries
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Fish Heads and Flowers
Huge FLOWERS go to the Harrop and Balfour First Responders and to the Nelson Ambulance crew who not once, but twice, withinthe space of two weeks, were summoned to my home to help a visitor. Thank you so much for your expert help and comfort. It is wonderfully reassuring to know what great people you are and that if I ever need you personally, you’ll be there for me too. Signed: Grateful Flowers to the hundreds of rescue workers in Johnsons’s Landing. Flowers to the people of the communtiy of Johnson’s Landing. Flowers to the families, friends and neighbours of the homes and people effected. Flowers to all of Nelson for their compassionate hearts. Signed: Beauty is Everywhere Submit your Fish Heads and Flowers at www.expressnews.ca/fishflowers.html
Travis T. in the Kootenays, Wish You Were Here by Chris Rohrmoser
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Last week’s survey responses:
Do you think Nelson should recreate it’s floating stage?
86% of our responses say yes to recreating the floating stage, while 14% say no. WHAT a great idea!
I remember the old one and it was fun. Bring it back!
IT would bring great bands to nelson,I’d go,what fun!
OR a band shell on land but let’s encourage outdoor music. BEST suggestion I’ve heard in a long time. Just make it out of cedar or protect it from the elements from quick distintegration WHY not? We live on a beautiful lake and need to showcase that “front - centre and stage”.
WE’RE concerned about the usage which may result in world class music or other festivals that would use amplified sound; because we live close enough that the noise level could disturb our sleep.
WE weren’t aware that there was once a floating stage here. That’s a fabulous idea!!
LETS forget about floating stages and focus on things that are alreafy in motion. The theatre and Skatepark are still in development.
MAYBE a floating stage might not best, but an outdoor arena or amphitheatre with free concerts (mixed with others) would be a huge community addition. WITHOUT a movie theatre in town, and not enough outdoor films, this would be something wonderful and unique back to Nelson. Just think of how popular it is at the Kaslo Jazz Fest - locals & tourists will seek it out!!
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I think this is a brilliant idea! Perhaps some of our local performers could offer proceeds from concerts to start the fund raising. IF the weather was too unpredictable in the past, it will be unpredictable in the future. Besides, people along the lake might rather enjoy peace and quiet, than someone else’s taste of musc.
I think it is a pretty good idea minus it being used for paying events. The Express seems to be anti-leasing out public space, how would this be any different? HA ha. I had no idea about this. I think that is also really neat that the money for the whole thing was raised by the community. So who is going to start this thing... The Express News Update?
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22 8:30 p.m. in Lakeside Park Sunday, July 15,
(near Rotary Pavilion.) Bring blankets and chairs.
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Nelson & Area: Fri. July 20 - Sun. July 29 ●●● Live Music
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Movies Under the Stars
Every Sunday evening in July and August at Lakeside Park The Express News Update with assistance with the Nelson and District Credit Union is presenting Free Sunday night movies under the stars in Lakeside Park. The movies are being shown in conjunction with a different community group each week. The films are free, money donations will not be asked for. The groups have an opportunity to pick of a film of general interest and to have an opportunity to update the audience on what is new with the organization with a short introduction to the film. “I really look forward to working with our com-
munity groups in showing films and creating a summer “Fun-raiser” says Nelson Becker, owner/publisher of the Express News Update. The films are to be shown on a 12-foot wide screen utilizing a high intensity, high definition blu-ray projector. Sound, as in previous years, will be provided by a four-channel surround speaker system. Even though it is summer time, be sure to bring your blankets, chairs and sweater and share with the community a group experience of Movies Under the Stars. -Nelson Becker
Upcoming films in the park The Golden Compass
Wings of Migration
Sunday, July 22, 8:30 p.m. Presented in co-operation with the Nelson and District Credit Union. Rated PG-13.
Sunday, August 12, 8 p.m. Presented in co-operation with the Nelson Food Cupboard. Rated G.
Tomboy (subtitled)
Pina
Sunday, August 19, 8 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 8:30 p.m. Presented in co-operPresented in co-opera- ation with Jusdance, a tion with the Nelson and District Francophone Nelson based dance organization. Rated PG. Association. Rated PG.
The Way Sunday, August 5, 8 p.m. Presented in co-operation with the Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation. Rated PG-13.
The Tree
Sunday, August 26, 8 p.m. Presented in co-operation with the Nelson and District Women’s Centre. rated PG-13.
Fri. July 20 ●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●●●The Cave Singers w/ Miss Quincy & the Showdown. The Royal. 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal.com.
●●“Shake-speare Shorts VII: Greatest Love Scenes” - 7:30pm Lisel & Jeff - Nelson’s Gyro Park - by donation - forstmedia.ca! ●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-3545362. Sat. July 21 ●●●Disc Break 2012 After Party w/ Rafferty Funksmith & Joel West. The Royal. 9 p.m. Free for tournament members, $5 at the door for non members.
●●●Killjoys for Kidsport~ A Shared Fundraiser ~ BBQ/ Carwash. 11am-3pm Kal Tire. Bring your car and your appetite! Let your local derby girls wash your ride and fill your belly! ●●“Shake-speare Shorts VII: Greatest Love Scenes” - 7:30pm Lisel & Jeff - Nelson’s Gyro Park - by donation - forstmedia.ca!
● Ongoing Events ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. ●The Nelson Scrabble Club meets at 1p.m. For further information, please call 250-352-6936. Sun. July 22 ●●●Niko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m. ●St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250-3543308. ●Nelson Storytelling Guild meets the first Sunday of every month at the Back Alley Studio (across the alley from Oxygen) at 7PM on Sunday. Bring a story to tell. a friend and your open ears. ●RC electric 1/10 dirt track racing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail.com ●Nelson United Church Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. ●Cribbage at the Legion beverage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352-7727. ● Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.
Keep the Beat Wednesday, July 25 at Lakeside Park A 10 hour long, free concert in Lakeside Park to raise awareness and funds for children in war-stricken countries. We are raising money for War Child Canda, a non-profit organizaton based in Toronto. This is definitely a FAMILY event. There will be music, dancing, stories, an arts & crafts table for the kids, and much more! Please come to support Keep the Beat and to have a fun day in the park!
This years line up includes musicians such as: -Laura Landsberg -Rita Smith, Anna Backus, Lisa Backus, & Rick Lingard -Adam Shaikh -Slava Dance Group -Aspen Switzer & band -Riun Garner -Jusdance And more...
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Sun. July 22 - continued ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone welcome. ●Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727. Mon. July 23 ●●●Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. ●●Kutenai Art Therapy Institute: Art Therapy with Adolescents with guest instructor Judith Siano. For more information call 250-352-2264 ●Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill ●Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892 Tues. July 24 ●●●Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge ●●●Youssoupha Sidibe & Friends. The Royal. 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. They are available at Urban Legends, The Music Store and liveattheroyal. com. Senegalese West African Kora (African Harp) player.
●● Special Events
●●Kutenai Institute:Earth Recycle, Retore 24-26. For more 250-352-2264
Art Therapy Art Therapy: & Renew. July information call
●●●Gemma Luna will be Singing at the Balfour Beach Inn starting at 8pm Wed. July 25 ●●●Electric Wednesdays w/ Estevan. The Royal. 8:30pm. Talk to Estevan to sign up for a timeslot during the night. Instruments provided. ●●●Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
●●●“Shake-speare Shorts VII: Greatest Love Scenes” - 7:30pm Lisel & Jeff - Nelson’s Gyro Park - by donation - forstmedia.ca!
●Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. Every Wednesday 6pm Ste 207-601 Front St, old Jam Factory upstairs. New members welcome. Small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-techclub.info/ email info@nelsontech-club.info
Bill Bourne with Special Guest Alan Kirk They will be performing Saturday July 28, 8 p.m. at the Langham, Kaslo Juno Award winning singer-songwriter Bill Bourne will be returning to the Kootenays later this month, to play a show with local songwriter and performer Alan Kirk. The two played a series of shows in the Kootenays, in the Spring of 2010. . Tickets are available at Sunnyside Naturals for $20
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● Ongoing Events
Kokanee Creek Park Hosts Ecology Camps for Kids
Curious, inquisitive, adventurous kids will have a chance to become nature detectives this summer, as they explore the forests, thickets and grasslands of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park. Through two, week-long day camps, one in July and one in August, kids aged 9-12 will learn the lore of local plants, discover the microworld of bugs, and learn to identify birds, animal tracks, and trees. Full of games, field science, nature stories and crafts, each day promises to be an exciting opportunity for ecology learning by doing. Day camps run from 9:00-4:00 each day, and kids can be registered for one day or all week. Dates are July 23-27 and August 27-31. To register, contact Monica Nissen at (250) 352-6346 or moni@netidea.com. Registration deadlines: July 19 and August 17, Cost: $40/day or $150 for the week. ●Alzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. Call 250-352-6788 or email Lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org for more info.
●Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.or.
●Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727.
●Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248. Fri. July 27
●Nelson Women’s Centre Dropin. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-3529916.
●Girls’ Night with MargaretAnn at the Youth Centre. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656. ●Nelson & Area Elder Abuse Prevention Resource Centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 719 Vernon St. www.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org or phone 250-352-6008. Thurs. July 26
●Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916.
●●●All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
●●●Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
●●●BC DC w/ The Cheddar Bunnies. The Royal. Tickets are $15 at the door. Doors open 9pm. The Royal is very proud to have the one and only BC DC take the stage for a night of pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll! The lovely punk rockin’ ladies that call themselves the Cheddar Bunnies will open the show.
●●Altered books for Teens! A Nelson Library event,3:30 to 5pm, Drop-in, Prizes, Snacks, Age 12+..
●Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-3545362.
●●●Speed Control. The Royal. Tickets are $7 at the door. Doors open 8pm
●●Market Fest. 6 p.m. to 10 :30 p.m. on the 400 adn 500 block of Baker Street.
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●St. John’s Lutheran Church Sat. July 28 Service. Everyone welcome to MARTKETFEST ●Meat Draws at Nelson Legion. 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 3:30p.m., in beverage room with 250-354-3308. Nelson’s Summer Music Festival is back for July! Karaoke after. 250-352-7727. West Kootenay EcoSociety invites you to Market Fest ●Nelson Storytelling Guild on July 27. You can look forward to 100 vendors on ●●Summer Block Party: meets the first Sunday of every two blocks of Baker Street, a food court featuring an Procter Main Street. Loads of fam- month at the Back Alley Studio eclectic mix of dinner and snack options, a kids tent ily fun! Car Boot Sale, Art Show, (across the alley from Oxygen) at BBQ, Kids Events, Dunk Tank, 7PM on Sunday. Bring a story to with giant bubbles, and 7 acts on two stages. As always, Live Music, Firewood Raffle. To tell. a friend and your open ears. the Moving Mosaic Samba band will kick off the event be followed by a Family Dance at at 6pm, and we’ll continue the family-friendly party ●RC electric 1/10 dirt track rac8:00pm. To register for a Car Boot until 10:30. Admission is by suggested donation of $5. ing, every Sunday 10am at 5 Mile spot call 250-229-4094 For Immediate Release: July 16, 2012includes Erin Thompson Dance For July, entertainment tracks. Contact jdnelsonrc@gmail. ●●●Terradactagon w/ Friends. com company, the Gemma Luna Trio, Tofu Stravinksy, and Nelson, BC The Royal. Cover: sliding scale Jimmy Lewis and Friends on the Royal Stage. The ●Nelson United Church $5-$10 at the door. Doors 8pm. Nelson and District Credit Union Stage will feature Cutline – Celebrating community is the heart of Keep the Beat, while raising awar Showtime approx 9pm. Jazz, funk, Service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. Erica Dee & Paul Landsberg, Rhoneil, and Mountain youth affected by conflict. Nelson & District Credit Union proudly sup 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822.children and electronic, and world music. Station. more information schedules, visit www. year. Keep theand Beat takes place on Wednesday Ju youth driven event For for another ●Cribbage at the LegionLakeside bevecosociety.ca. ●●Natural plaster workshop Park, in Nelson, from 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm. at Art Gibbons Park July 28/29 erage room, 12:45p.m. 250-352weekend. $98, including lunches. 7727. info@buildingtree.ca, 250-352● Ascension Lutheran 7933. Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 ●The Nelson Scrabble Club Silverking Rd. All are welcome. meets at 1p.m. For further infor- 250-352-2515. mation, please call 250-352-6936. ●Quaker Meeting 4th Sunday of each month in Winlaw. 11 a.m. Sun. July 29 Phone 250-226-6701. Everyone ●●●Niko at the Hume Library welcome. Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. ●Texas Hold’em Poker at the ●●●Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Nelson Legion. 12p.m. Last Bar and Grill. 9p.m. Sunday of every month. 250-3527727. Difficulty Level - Medium ●●Natural plaster workshop Sudoku Classic sk9M000046 Classic Difficulty Level - Easy sk9E000033 at Art Gibbons Park July 28/29 Mon. July 30 weekend. $98, including lunches. ●●●Sarah & Rich at the info@buildingtree.ca, 250-352Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 7933.
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