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Hundreds rally at Nelson City Hall on Sunday, Sept. 21 to take part in the People’s Climate March. Participants marched from City Hall to Nelson United Church for a potluck and a showing of “Disruption”, a film about giant global climate action. See editorial on page 16
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DJ Volpix Friday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. at Expressions CafĂŠ, 554 Ward St.
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Born in Calgary, Alberta, then shortly afterwards, moved to Nelson, B.C; Rhys Nybo has always been involved in music and art. He started becoming involved with DJ mixing in 2013. Rhys’ DJ name in DJ Volpix, inspired by animation. He is a self taught DJ and practiced his skills and talents while preparing to perform. building has community since 1988attitude, a good Rhys a positive sense of humour, loves to have fun, and is laid back. He likes to be fully prepared, organized and ready to perform, he’s creative with photography, film making, drawing, writing poetry and has a passion for music. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1531511767064929
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Open studio: Friday, Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m. Exhibition opening: Friday, Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m., at the Oxygen Arts Centre Imaginarium - a place devoted to the imagination is a collaborative painting Residency & Exhibition by six emerging Kootenay artists; Amber Santos, Sergio Santos, Chelsey Freyta, Coleman Webb, Bryn Stevenson, and Tanya Pixie Johnson. During this residency the walls of the Oxygen Art Centre will become a collective canvas where the artists release their imagination on themes brought by the group, and in response to each other’s visual communication. www.oxygenartcentre.org
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The Capitol Theatre presents the innovative, award-winning Toronto artist Evalyn Parry who will take audiences on an uncommon theatrical and musical journey in SPIN, Raven Meets the Monkey King her tour-de-force performance celebrating the Bicycle as muse, ¨musiSunday, Oct.5, 2 p.m. at the Capitol cal instrument and agent of social The Capitol Theatre Kids Series change. Parry’s co-star is a vintage presents Raven Meets the Monkey King by AXIS Theatre. JJ, an inquisitive 11- bicycle:  suspended in a mechanyear-old, dreams of becoming a rich ic’s stand on stage, and outfitted and famous treasure hunter and hits with electronic pick-ups, the bike is the jackpot when she buys a mysteri- played by percussionist Brad Hart, who conjures an astonishing array of ous box from a garage sale.community Inside, since she 1988 building finds Raven, a First Nations Mask and sounds on his �iron horse�, creating Monkey, a Chinese opera poster. Past a richly textured and utterly unique and present all join together in a rollick- sonic accompaniment to Parry’s ing tale of how our lives are transformed songs and monologues. Hart plays by the people we meet, the choices we with bows, brushes and sticks, from fenders to spokes to seat, from flashmake and the stories we tell. www.axistheatre.com/shows/raven/ ing bike lights to whirring pedals to bells! about.php capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Tuesday, October 7, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library Filmmaker Miriam Needoba wanted to find out how wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence got those incredible shots.—so she followed him through marsh and bush and mountaintop to make the short film Eyes in the Forest: The Portraiture of Jim Lawrence.Both Lawrence and Needoba will be on hand for a special screening of Eyes in the Forest and a talk about the making of the film and the art of wildlife photography. Lawrence’s stunning photographs are on display at the Nelson Library through September and October. http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/
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Friday and Saturday, Oct. 3-4, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre To commemorate 10 years of performing in Nelson, BC, Lucas Myers is remounting one of the first shows he brought to the Nelson audience, waaaaay back when. DRESS mixes video that was shot on the streets, buses and beaches of Nelson with live action and music to tell the story of an “everyguy” whose life has ground to a halt who falls in love with a teller at the Kootenay Co op. Brimming with Myers’ brand of quirky observational humor and songs, and featuring guest spots by Bessie Wapp and up-and-coming band Swing Theory (like you’ve never seen them before), DRESS is a theatrical event not to be missed. capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Arts&Entertainment Wednesday to Saturday, Oct. 1-4 at at Spiritbar, the Civic Theatre and Expressions Night Café Entering into its third consecutive year, the Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival will be hosted once again in Nelson and this time the Festival expands to 4 days and will showcase a total of 11 films at 3 venues. With two festivals now under its belt, the DDFF is slowly aligning itself to become a worldclass event. Two Festival traditions will be returning this year starting with the opening night Oyster Bar and Film at the Spiritbar. Bookending the Festival will be the return of the popular closing night Local Chocolate-Maker Showcase with at least four chocolate makers confirmed to show off their products at the Civic Theatre. In between those two events are six screenings at the Civic Theatre and two at Expressions Café. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the festival will welcome British Columbia publishing pioneer, Judith Plant – the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers (NSP) for a slideshow and presentation at the Civic Theatre . Alongside will be an NSP book sale organized by Otter Books. Get your tickets early as this one sold out last year! www.deconstructingdinner.com
Kootenay based Selkirk Trio, featuring pianist Sue Gould, cellist Jeff Faragher and clarinetist Nicola Everton, will reach beyond their traditional classical roots to include contemporary works, as well as jazz and Celtic favourites. Now in its fourth dynamic season, Selkirk Pro Musica will offer programming to suit all listening tastes with six concerts running October through March. Season highlights include the sweet voice and Celtic fiddling of awardwinning Canadian vocalist and songwriter Lizzy Hoyt, violin-harp duo Rebecca MacLeod and Sophie Baird-Daniel, keyboard artist Gilles Parenteau, Victoria based string quartet, Die Mahler, and an exciting new music concert offered by members of Calgary’s contemporary music ensemble Land’s End Duo joined by local musicians for an evening of 20th Partner Dancing Workshop and 21st century music. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:30 -4:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/ SelkirkProMusica Niko Bell & Sara Wilson from Vancouver will be teaching a 3 hour Voices of Ancestors Blues Fusion Workshop. Blues Fusion Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m. at Nelson is quickly learned partner dancing United Church which relies on the music to drive the Chartwell Dutiro shares an eve- dancers, thus can be danced to any ning of ancient trance melodies kind of music. The dance is easily from Zimbabwe. You do not want to improvised and beginners or seasoned miss this mesmerizing performance! dancers will improve all their dancing Tickets are available at Eddy’s Music in this worshop. Singles and couples. - $15/adult, $10/student Contact: Peter at 250-551-0333 www.chartwelldutiro.com peteclement@gmail.com
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With an innovative and original approach to music, Jean-Paul De Roover is much more than just a solo artist. Live looping with guitars and a voice used as an instrument this multiinstrumentalist constructs his songs piece by piece before your eyes. Beginning in silence his performance could lead anywhere as he builds it live, inviting his audience to become a part of the unique final product. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance by calling 250-354-3910 or at the door. https://www.facebook.com/ events/351570765026920/
Film: The Ghosts in Our Machine Wednesday Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre The West Kootenay EcoSociety is presenting “The Ghosts in our Machine”, a thought-provoking film about animal rights and our relationship with the animal world. The Ghosts in Our Machine is a multiaward winning documentary that gently reveals one of the most haunting moral dilemmas of our modern world.Filmmaker Liz Marshall will be in Nelson to discuss the film. Tickets are $10 for the general public or $8 for students, seniors, and EcoSociety members. ecosociety.ca
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Curling Open House Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 7-9 p.m. at the Nelson Curling Club The ice is going in at the curling rink the first week of October and then the fun begins with three nights of open houses. Everyone is welcome to come and try out curling for no charge. Thursday night is also the preseason registration party. The curling club offers leagues for adults and youth as well as learn-to-curl programs. www.nelsoncurling.com
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Tuesday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Girls Do Ski is bringing an all female ski film, Pretty Faces to Nelson. The film includes two Revelstokebased pro skiers, Leah Evans and Izzy Lynch. The film is about providing positive role models for women and girls of all ages. Its goal is to be a source of inspiration. Tickets are $10. View the trailer at: www.girlsdoski.com/pretty-faces-tour/
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Capitol Annual General Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 9, 6-7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria St The Capitol Theatre Restoration Society is holding its Annual General Meeting. Lisel Forst will read excerpts from this years Christmas Pantomime script “Bedtime Rhymes Pantomime� written by Lisel Forst. The public is invited to attend and support the Capitol Theatre by becoming a member. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Deadline: Friday, Oct. 24 The Cultural Development Committee (CDC), on behalf of the City of Nelson, is currently inviting applications and nominations for the position of 2015’s Nelson Cultural Ambassador in the category of Music. More info: cultural@nelson.ca
Saturday, Sept. 27 10 a.m. -2 p.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park, Nelson With harvest season here again, it is time to get ready for the 7th Annual Fall Fair In the true spirit of an agricultural fair, there will be a contest for best locally grown fruits and vegetables, home preserves, home baked pies and more. Additionally, Resource Recovery Plan building community since 1988 there will be live music provided by Deadline: Tuesday, Oct 7 Cottonwood Market favorites Morien The Regional District of Cntral Jones and Brian Rosen. There is no entry fee & no limit Kootenay (RDCK) is seeking members for the Resource Recovery Plan to the number of categories an indiAdvisory Committee (RRPAC). The role vidual can enter. All entries must be of the RRPAC is to make recommenda- dropped off between 9:30 and 10:30 tions to the RDCK on matters involving am. Judging will take place late mornmonitoring the implementation of the ing and the prizes will be awarded at noon. RDCK Resource Recovery Plan. www.ecosociety.ca www.rdck.ca
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North Shore history website Sunday, Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. at Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History The beautiful west arm of Kootenay Lake has a rich history of pioneering that is fading into the recesses of memory. The public is invited to come and share the launch party of a newly created website that will provide a platform to gather and share these memories. There will be cakes from the St. Andrews by the Lake Anglican Church Guild, some apple cider to sip, a bit of trivia, door prizes and surely some meet and greets of old acquaintances. The website is not a completed project but the basic foundation of one. Additional submissions for it are welcome The website criteria is 2-mile to 12-mile (Kokanee Creek) over the last 100+ years. This was the catchment area of AI Collinson School and the Duhamel Recreation Commission. www.upthelakehistory.wordpress.com
History can be funny Thursday, Oct.2, 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library The Nelson Public Library celebrates its new history book with a special launch—complete with special guests and a touch of comedy. The Story of the Nelson Public Library, 2686 – 2013, written by Library board member and writer Eileen Holland, takes readers through six Chief Librarians, three referenda, and a move, with anecdotes and sidebars illustrating the Library’s storied past. Frances Welwood, author of the Library History to 2686, will appear as Mrs. A.J. McCulloch, secretary of the Nelson Library Association in 1899. Comedienne Lisel Forst is preparing a comedy sketch for the event, and of course, the author herself will be on hand. Everyone is welcome. http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/
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Upwards of 100 hikers from the East and West Kootenays, infants to octogenarians, converged at various points in time at the Jumbo Pass hut on Saturday, Sept. 20 to celebrate the wild Jumbo Valley. The popular annual hike, organized by Wildsight and the West Kootenay EcoSociety, attracted wilderness fans from Invermere,
Support for Bereaved Thursdays, Oct. 2-23 from 6-8 p.m. Nelson & District Hospice Society is offering a free Grief Support Series for anyone grieving the loss of someone through death. A grief support group provides a safe, supportive environment where the bereaved can work through feelings about losses and share them with others who are also grieving. .Pre-registration is required 250-352-2337 or email info@nelsonhospice.org. All calls are confidential. Donations gratefully accepted. www.nelsonhospice.org Submit your Press Release at www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php
Cranbrook, Kimberley, Nelson, Kaslo, Argenta and coincided with the splendour of the autumn larches. The Jumbo Monitoring Camp, located at the junction of Leona and Jumbo creeks, is monitoring construction activity taking place in the Jumbo Valley and will stay functional until mid October. www.wildsight.ca
Schools reopen Monday, Sept.22 was the first day for public school students after the start of the school year was delayed by a teacher strike At this time School District 8 does not anticipate the addition of days or the lengthening of the school day. to make up for lost time For secondary schools, the end date of semester 1 and the beginning of semester 2 will be adjusted to provide a balance in the number of days in each semester givenour later start. More information will follow in the upcoming weeks about these types of changes. The public is encouraged to check for updates at: www.sd8.bc.ca
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Nelson & Area: Fri. Sept. 26 - Sun. Oct. 5 Fri. Sept. 26 live music DJ Volpix plays fun electronic music at Expressions Night Café , doors open 7:30 p.m. 554 Ward St. The Wooden Sky w/ High Ends at Spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal
special events The Capitol Theatre Season Series presents evalyn parry’s SPIN at 8:00pm. Award-winning Toronto artist evalyn parry will take you on an uncommon theatrical and musical journey. Buy tickets online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Exhibition opening from 7-9pm Imaginarium collaborative painting project with 6 emerging Kootenay artists More info www.oxygenartcentre.org Nelson Leafs vs. Kimberly 7 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex Learning in Retirement will feature travel consultant talking about seniors travel Selkirk College Silver king campus,room 118, 10 a.m.
ongoing events Movie: Dolphin Tale II, 7 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. Sept. 27 live music Voices of Ancestors Performance with Chartwell Dutiro 8 p.m. Nelson United Church Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's Nelson Legion’s Jam session returns. Members and guests welcome (membership available to public). Info: 250-352-6464
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Movie: Dolphin Tale II, 2 & 7 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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Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Cottonwood Market 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-resgister 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ Movie: Dolphin Tale II, 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.
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.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears 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. RosemontElementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. 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.... continued on next page...
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m. Eckankar Worship Service Past Lives, Present Opportunities Cresent Valley Hall, North of the junction
Sun. Sept. 28 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal
special events Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. John Ward Coffee Top of the Lake Community Shoreline CleanUp. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rendezvous at the Argenta boat launch (4.3km south from intersection of Duncan Lake Rd. and Argenta Johnsons Landing Rd.) Nelson Leafs vs. Sicamous 2:30 p.m. at the Nelson and District Community Complex
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Sept. 26 - Sun. Oct 5 Mon. Sept. 29ve music live music Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m. Live blues open mic, jam. 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Royal
ongoing events Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nelson United Church at 602 Silica Street NOTE: temporary hour change Square dancing at Legion 7 p.m.-8 p.m. $20 for 10 sessions. Instruction given. 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. Sept. 30live music live music Jean-Paul DeRoover gives a live-looping one man show at Expressions Night Café , doors open 7 p.m. 554 Ward St. Melody & Doug 6 p.m. The Library Lounge
special events Nelson Women’s Centre Annual General Meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 717 Vernon in Nelson. People of all genders are welcome.
ongoing events SEEDS Greenhouse and Outdoor Gardens at Lakeside Park open to public from 10-12 Look for the outdoor wagon with a limited amount of organic tomatoes for sale. Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the Hume NDYC Safe space with Kerry Donnelly 1-5 pm, Jam night 5-7 pm, tricks for treats (skateboarding) 8-9 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
Wed. Oct. 01 live music Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910
Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
special events Film: Vanishing Pearls presented by the Deconstructing Dinner Festival at Spiritbar 6:30 p.m. plus Oysters and 100-Mile Pizza Social 8 p.m. http://filmfest.deconstructingdinner.com/ Film: The Ghosts in Our Machine, presented by the EcoSociety 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Theatre
ongoing events Seniors monthly meeting, 717 Vernon St., 10:30 a.m. All seniors welcome. Preschool Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-resgister 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ Wild & Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. for youth 12 and up. 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.nelsonelderabuseprevention.org Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Thurs. Oct. 02ive music Kiyo & Guests at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. Live DJ at Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill, 9 p.m.
special events Films: Just Eat It 7 p.m. and The Last Shepherd 9 p.m. presented by the Deconstructing Dinner Festival at the Civic Theatre .http://filmfest. deconstructingdinner.com/ 4-week grief series offered by the Nelson & District Hospice Society www.facebook.com/ events/468574666618288/ The Nelson Public Library celebrates its new history book with a special launch—complete with special guests and a touch of comedy 7 p.m Heavy Mental presented by Absinthe Films 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca.
ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee, cupcakes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee Ladies Target Shooting. No experience needed. Contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space Euchre at Nelson Legion lounge (Legion membership available to public). 7:00 pm (250) 352-7727 Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at Christie-Lees Hall, Radio Ave u 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 SEEDS Greenhouse and Outdoor Gardens at Lakeside Park open to public from 10-12 Look for the outdoor wagon with a limited amount of organic tomatoes for sale. continued on next page...
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri. Sept. 26 - Sun. Oct. 5
Fri. Oct. 03 live music James Flavour (Dirt Crew/GER) w/ Kali (Snailrider) and Leif at Spiritbar Request DJ. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill, 9 p.m. Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Open mic night. 7-12 p.m. at the Royal
special events Lucas Meyers’ “DRESS” with special guest Bessie Wapp, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre $20/$15 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Films: All in this Tea 7 p.m. and Salmon Confidential 9 p.m. presented by the Deconstructing Dinner Festival at the Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. .http:// filmfest.deconstructingdinner.com/
ongoing events 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. Oct 04 live music Mat The Alien at Spiritbar Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
special events Blues Fusion Dance Class with Niko Bell & Sarah Wilson $35 Register: peteclement@ gmail.com Lucas Meyers’ “DRESS” with special guest Swing Theory, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre $20/$15 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca. Films: The Last Ocean 2 p.m., No Land No Food 4 p.m., Sugar Shack & Le Semeur 7 p.m. and Bean to Bar 9 p.m. presented by the Deconstructing Dinner Festival at the Civic Theatre Plus BITE Truck Poutine Bar 5:30 just outside the theatre http://filmfest.deconstructingdinner.com/ theexpressNewsUpdate
ongoing events Expressions Night Café , open 6 p.m. 554 Ward St. Coffee. cupcakes Cottonwood Market 9:30 am to 3 pm at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson. Family Storytime at the Nelson Public Library 10:15 a.m. Pre-resgister 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.wordpress.com/ 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. Oct. 05 live music Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m. Karaoke at Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill 9 p.m. Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8 then rock jam 8-11 at the Royal
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 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.Interim Pastor: Rev. George Sears 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. RosemontElementary. All are welcome. 250352-2515. 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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The Capitol Theatre Kids Series presents Raven Meets the Monkey King by AXIS Theatre. www. capitoltheatre.bc.ca. The Selkirk Trio, Nicola Everton, clarinet, Jeff Faragher cello, and Sue Gould, piano, St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 Eyes in the Forest exhibition and film at the Nelson Library 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 Film: Pretty Faces presented by Girls Do Ski, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Judith Plant – the co-founder and publisher of New Society Publishers 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre, www.deconstructingdinner.com Wednesday, Oct 8 The Capitol Theatre Restoration Society is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 9th from 6-7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre at 421 Victoria Street in Nelson. Maceo Parker plays Funk at Spirit Bar http:// www.maceo.com Tuesday, Oct.14 Lynn Jackson versatile folk-roots artist at Expressions Night Café, 554 Ward St. on Thursday, Oct. 16 The Civic Theatre is holding its Annual General Meeting 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 AbbracaDAZZLE family-oriented magic and illusion show and fundraiser for the Ashley’s child adoption 4 p.m. at the Prestige Inn, Sunday, Oct. 19
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Friday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. DJ Volpix, a night of electronic music fun, $10 Saturday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Jean Paul De Roover, live looping one-man show from Thunder Bay, $15 Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Friday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Deconstructing Dinner Film Festival, filmfest.deconstructingdinner.com Saturday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Oct. 9, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi Friday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Games Night at Expressions Night Café Saturday, Oct. 11, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi
Sunday, Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Morgan Davis, East Coast Blues $20 Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions Night Café Thursday, Oct 16, 7:30 p.m. Lynn Jackson, from Ontario, plays acoustic guitar and vocals $10 Friday, Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m. Seniors Coffee House Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Expressions Night Café open for coffee, free wifi plan ahead:
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Bylaw violation garbage cans marked with a yellow sticker WildSafeBC has been out tagging garbage with yellow stickers determined to be wildlife attractants. WildSafeBC tagged seven garbage containers while out at 9 p.m., the night before garbage collection, near Fort Shepherd this week. While seven cans may not seem like a lot, it is enough garbage to teach a bear to return to the community for more food. Nelson’s wildlife attractant bylaw prohibits garbage being placed out on the curb before 7 a.m. the morning of
garbage collection. While many people may be aware that garbage attracts bears to our community, some may not be aware that garbage also attracts skunks, raccoons, coyotes, rats, dogs, and other animals to your home. Garbage is one of the main attractants for bears, not just in Nelson but in the communities of RDCK Areas E and F as well. Please help keep wildlife wild and our communities safe by doing the following:
Keep your garbage in a location inaccessible to bears. If you do not have secure garbage storage, you can freeze the smelly food items until collection day or take the garbage directly to the landfill. A bear-resistant bin will reduce your chances of conflict. Please report any sightings or conflicts with widlife to the Conservation Officer Service hotline at: 1-877-952-7277. www.wildsafebc.com
Nelson Fire Rescue Reports: bulletin board, hotel laundry fires On Saturday Sept. 20 at 2:55 a.m. the Nelson Fire Department responded to a report of poster board on fire. On duty members responded immediately with one engine. Nelson Police Department were also dispatched. Upon arrival of the first crew it was observed that the fire had been extinguished by a bystander that used a fire extinguisher to suppress the fire. The on duty crew wetted down the area with approximately 30 gallons of water to protect against re-ignition. The fire appears to have originated by the ignition of paper materials that were attached to the poster board by unknown persons. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. If anyone has information about this incident please contact either Nelson Fire Rescue or Nelson Police Department. Nelson Fire Rescue would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that this incident could have been much worse had the fire gotten into the overhead structure attached to the
building. If you see any suspicious activity please call 911 immediately. On Sunday, Sept. 21 at 7:16 a.m. the Nelson Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the laundry room at the Hume Hotel. Both on duty members responded immediately with one additional member responding from home. Information on the cause and extent of the smoke was not readily available as the caller had been directed to just call the fire department. Upon arrival of the first crew, smoke was visible coming from the laundry room vents. The first arriving officer directed staff to activate the fire alarm system to initiate an evacuation of the building. Nelson Police Department as well as hotel staff assisted with the evacuation including doing a physical check of any rooms that had guests unaccounted for. When the first arriving crew went to the laundry room to investigate they encountered heavy smoke conditions with an active fire in one of the dryer units. The fire was extinguished
and crews then worked on checking to ensure that there was no fire extension. The next challenge was removing the smoke from the building. The smoke was heaviest in the basement but there was smoke throughout the building to the fourth floor. Fans were set up to push the smoke out as crews continued to work in the fire room. The fire originated in the laundry room in one of the commercial dryers and the smoke was throughout the building. A fire restoration company was called and is on scene assisting hotel staff with cleanup. The Nelson City Police and the hotel staff were of great help in assisting with life safety as well as helping to reduce the damage from the smoke. In all, seven firefighters responded to the incident with two fire engines, one ladder truck, and two utility vehicles. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Damage is estimated at $25000. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. submitted by Nelson Fire Rescue
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Opinion&Editorial My Opinion
by Spencer Pollard
Ratings in Film
The two film ratings of PG13 and R are two of the most common film ratings, but is there really that much of a difference between them? I find the difference much of the time to be rather trivial. Both ratings contain films that may contain a large amount of profanity and violence and, in many cases, the differences between ratings is indistinguishable. So what’s the difference? Nudity can be one major factor in the rating of a film, as even some minor nudity can have a huge sway towards the R rating. I have
never agreed with this. The human form, even in its most basic and unfiltered presentation, shouldn’t be more of an issue then someone’s head exploding. A little more effort needs to be put into how the rating system is used. There are noticeable discrepancies between the various ratings and, ultimately, certain things are just not adding up. If I can give one positive, it’s at least the PG-13 has become far more accurate in recent years. If you need proof, watch some of the Indiana Jones movies - they have some pretty graphic material for a PG-13 film.
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Survey&Editorial We have the power to make change
This last Sunday, Sept 21, I cried. Not because I was sad, not because I was hurt, but By Nelson Becker because I realized that people are feeling that they can make change; that they can have an effect on the world we live in. I realized that people could see beyond their own self-interest and ask to do what is best for humanity and the planet. This last Sunday was designated People’s Climate March. There were marches and demonstrations the world
over. It was not a left-wing or rightwing event - it was intended for people to express strongly to the nations of the world that climate change must be taken as a reality and must be dealt with now. New York City attracted more than 300,000 people. In Nelson our own demonstration had several hundred, including a significant number of young people. It was interesting for me to note that in the last couple of weeks we’ve had several demonstrations and marches in our community.; the Pride Parade,
the parent-led and student-led demonstrations for education, and the Aids Awareness Walk. We create our future, both in terms of the work that we do, as well as by our attitude. If we are working toward a better future we must have a belief that we can make a difference. Let these marches and demonstrations of today allow us to realize that expressions of the kind of world we want to live in, helps to bring about that world. Power to the people.
This Week’s Survey Question Have you ever marched in a rally or demonstration? If yes, what was it in support of?
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Transportation a big issue for the students enrolled in francophone program
Commentary by Mee-len Dickie I am a French Canadian parent in the Slocan Valley and it is important for my kids to share this heritage. I want to make sure my children have the opportunity to experience the francophone culture as part of their education. Both my husband and I run successful businesses, and tension is created as we try to balance living in the Slocan Valley with our strong need for our children to be educated in the french language. There are two opportunities for children living in Nelson and surrounding area to be educated in the french language. Grade 6 students may compete for one of the few seats available in the SD#8 French immer-
sion program. Transportation is provided by the SD#8. Younger students of french speaking parents are eligible to attend the SD#93 Francophone program (for new eligibility policy, www.csf. bc.ca/parents-eleves/admission-etinscription/), which is located in the former AI Collinson school at Six mile. Transportation is provided from Nelson to the school. Parents living outside of Nelson have to transport their children to and from Nelson on a daily basis. Living in Winlaw and having a grade one student enrolled at L’ecole des Sentiers Alpins, means driving 49kms back and forth twice a day.
The SD#93 does provides family with up to 10$ fuel cost/day. There are a few courtesy seats on the SD#8 bus which travels from Playmore Junction to Nelson but those seats are generally not available to SD# 93 students. My hope and my dream is that there may soon be enough, be it 7 other students enrolled in the Francophone program, living south of Nelson and up the Slocan Valley, to warrant expanded bus service to the program. As I believe L’ecole des Sentier Alpins is likely to move back to Nelson in 2015-2016, I would love to hear from other parents who share my dreams. mee-len@columbiawireless.ca
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Last Week’s Survey Question What is your peace work? (check as many as apply)
help a non-profit 72% work for environmental balance 44% demonstrate for nonviolence 22% work on my own inner peace 72% share kind words with strangers 94% other 68% other:
I represent KAIROS, an ecumenical church group, and locally we sell white fabric poppies for peace in advance of Remembrance Day (November 11th). They come from England and have a history that dates back to English mums of the 1930s. Host quarterly seasonal change labyrinth walks....walking a labyrinth brings a sense of peace and calm to the walker..... people leave their burdens behind and come out of the walk with a sense of balance and ease.....they then take this gesture out into the world.
I teach my grandchildren by example in what I am involved in to respect themselves and all living creatures. Actively resist corporate culture that glamorizes violence . Forward a vision that offers multi ethnic tolerance and promote intercultural appreciation I work with kids, talking about social justice, environmental responsibility, plus general values and beliefs. I try to live my Christian faith through greater emphasis and awareness of actions that address injustice and promote human dignity.
I sign on-line petitions. I obey my husband, and I do whatever I’m told to you to make the world better as he tells me. It provides such peace that I never have to think for myself, but I can just accept the decisions made for me. I know that having choice only creates problems for me, and thus I obey. Don’t worry about me. I’m safe, and this gives me peace of mind. We are told that this is the way of the lord. I work at treating others with respect. It doesn’t come naturally unless I’m loving myself. Hated breeds non peace breeds war on a larger scale.
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Build a culture of peace - in your family, neighbourhood, community, country, the world. A world of peace is also a world of nonviolence and caring for the earth and each other. True peace requires the reduction of the human ego and an expansion of compassion for others including the natural world. Peace begins within and then radiates out to others and the environment. If I can return to that place of peace within myself, over and over again, I am better able to meet the stress and challenges of my daily life. I surrender into that place of peace every time I walk a labyrinth.
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