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Coldest Night walk
photo by Nelson Becker On Saturday, Feb 21, hundreds of people took to the streets as part of the Coldest Night 2015 Walk. Of 80 participating cities across Canada from St. John’s to Victoria, Nelson came in seventh for the total number of walkers at 318, which was more than Vancouver, Regina or Winnipeg. The 2, 5 and 10km non-‐competitive Walk raised over $40,000 for the Nelson CARES’ Room to Live campaign. To find out more about the Room to Live campaign visit http://roomtolive.ca/ To find out more about the participation of all 80 communities, visit https://coldestnightoftheyear.org/scoreboard
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QuickLinks: Dan and Laurel return to Expressions Performance Café
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $10 adv at Eddy Musu=ic $15/door
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Atlantic Ballet: ‘Piaf’
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 https://www.facebook.com/ events/1565487103692608
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Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Atlantic Ballet Theatre Canada presents Piaf, an original ballet from about one of France’s most legendary singers of all times. Edith Piaf was abandoned by her mother at birth, raised by her grandmother in a brothel, and encouraged to sing by her father. The exceptional dancers of Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada explore and interpret Piaf’s dramatic life shrouded in mystery, love, and tragedy reflected in her authentic and life-inspired songs. building community since 1988 www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
Die Mahler String Quartet
Saturday, Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m. Ellison’s Cafe, 523 Front St. Allie Kane, songwriter, story teller and poet will perform piano, accordion and new banjo tunes. Her friend and vocalist Cloe Marcoux will join in with a few beautiful chansons en français. Allie has a real love and enjoyment of music blending folk, blues, soul and jazz in lyrical storytelling for the whole family. Local musician Jon Burden is a blues and roots guitar player/ singer best known for his work with Holly Hyatt (Holly and Jon). Expect to hear music steeped in blues tradition that offers elements of folk and country imbued with the spirit of rock and roll.building community since 1988 For more information visit: www.facebook.com/pages/ Ellisons-Cafe-Acoustic-UnpluggedSessions/134317453293369
Monday, Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral Selkirk Pro-Musica presents Die Mahler String Quartet, featuring Grammy nominated Pablo Diemecke, Nelson violin instructor Martine denBok, along with esteemed musicians Larry Skaggs and Liz Massi. Tickets: Otter Books or at the door, $15.00 www.facebook.com/ SelkirkProMusica
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Friday, Mar. 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre Come to the farm, the barn and the fair to witness an animal tale about natural friendship triumphing over all as Nelson Youth Theatre presents Charlotte’s Web, a stage version of E.B. White’s classic book. http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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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.” 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 building since 1988 for thecommunity 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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Tuesday, Mar. 3 at 7p.m. at the Saturday, Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library, and on Capitol Theatre The Big Lip Sync Contest, one Thursday, Mar. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at New of Nelson’s favourite traditions, Denver’s Knox Hall In the 1960s and 70s thousands of is returning to the Capitol Theatre after a few years hiatus. A fundraiser young Americans found their way to for the Capitol Theatre, the event Canada and to British Columbia, many will feature contestants (silently) of them settling in the Kootenays. Some belting out the lyrics to their favou- were draft resisters; others wanted a rite hit songs in hopes of attain- new life where they might embrace ing glory, bragging rights, and cash the ideals of the 1960s counterculture. prizes. Theatre goers will have the The influx of young minds changed chance to see their friends, family our valleys. Author and University of and coworkers transform into rock Ottawa sociology professor Kathleen stars. This year’s competition will Rodgers presents her book Welcome be hosted by Nelson performers to Resisterville: American Dissidents Liam Long and Elibuilding Geddis. Tickets in British Columbia in a talk and slide community since 1988 are available at the Capitol box show that explores how this influx affected our communities. office and at: http://nelson.bclibrary.ca/ www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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Language Arts Multi-media theatre: BOOM! at Expressions Performance CafĂŠ Wednesday, Mar. 11, 8 p.m. at the
The week of March 16-20, 9 a.m. to noon Ages 5-7, 1-4 p.m Ages 8-10 Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St (enter from the back alley) Oxygen Art Centre announced their Spring Break Art Camps. These week-long camps for children ages 5-7 or 8-10 years old, will explore the wonderful world of art through mixed media projects including drawing, painting, drama, collage, assemblage and found art. http://www.oxygenartcentre.org
Capitol Theatre Tuesday, Mar. 17, 7:30 p.m. at Expressions Performance CafÊ, 554 Ward Street. Tickets $15 The brainchild of Toronto-based guitarist, composer and singer Kristen Cudmore – the band have truly crafted a unique pop sound that is married between jazz schoolers and classically trained music nerds as is seen in her choice band-mates - drummer Neil MacIntosh, keyboardist Joel Visentin and bassist Soren Nissen. photo www.boomshow.ca Check them out at: Devotional song concert Rick Miller impersonates 100 different voice http://www.language-arts.net/visual of politicians, musicians and so many more Friday, Mar. 6, 7:30 p.m. at in BOOM Touchstones Nelson, 502 Vernon St. Affordable housing concert Written, directed and performed Weaving Light will be an evening Sunday, Mar. 8, 7 p.m., Nelson United by Rick Miller, BOOM is an explosive of devotional songs from East and Church, 602 Silica St. new solo performance that documents West to bridge between the seen and The Nelson Branch of the British the music, culture and politics that the unseen, and to invoke and evoke Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ shaped the Baby Boom generation Light & Grace. Musicans include Association is presenting a showcase (1945-1969). BOOM takes us through NoÊmi Kiss, Kathleen Neudorf, Jeff of some of Nelson’s young musicians. 25 turbulent years, and gives voice Faragher, Adrian Wagner, and Faye The showcase is in support of Nelson to over a 100 influential politicians, Mallet. Tickets available at Otter CARES’ Room to Live project which activists and musicians. It’s a mind- Books, Nelson; and online: focuses on securing affordable hous- blowing experience for audiences of www.nextstepintegral.org ing in Nelson. all generations. At the concert you will hear voice, Watch a previewbuilding at: community since 1988 Calling All Youth Film Makers strings, classical guitar, piano and https://www.youtube.com/ Deadline: Wednesday, Apr. 1 various ensembles performing in watch?v=y6_QdaJSdK0 genres from classical to swing, jazz Film Fest: Saturday, May 2 Buy tickets at: and more. Admission is by donation. The Rossland Council for Arts http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca The proceeds will be used to purchase and Culture is calling for short film new efficiency sized appliances for submissions from local youth under Submit your Press Release at several residential units. 19 years of age. https://www.facebook.com/ www.expressnews.ca/pressreleases.php www.u19filmfest.com roomtolive
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Junior Dragons Den in Trail Submissions due: Saturday, Mar. 14 Show: Friday May 1 Modeled after CBC’s “The Dragons’ Den”, where qualifying entrepreneurs pitch their business idea to a group of potential investors, Junior Dragons’ Den is the West Kootenay-Boundary wide business contest for youth entrepreneurs. Students from Grades 8- College/ Trades level have until Mar 14, 2015 to submit a business concept paper and a brief 1.5-2 minute video elevator pitch, explaining their business idea. Submissions will be evaluated based upon: finances, marketability, the product or service idea and the overall plan presented. The competition culminates with the top 5 from the Grade 8-10, 11-12 and College trades categories pitching their business ideas complete with video Friday May 1st, in a live show format at Charles Bailey Theatre, to a panel of local Dragons’! And with $9000 in cash prizes up for grabs this promises to be a show not to be missed! For more information visit www.juniordragonsden.ca Express News Update news, events and ads deadline: Wednesday noon before the Friday issue
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Dragons ready to paddle KRD Registration: Saturday, Mar. 14 10 a.m. to noon, Nelson Community Complex, Multi-purpose room The Kootenay Rhythm Dragons are gearing up for the 2015 paddling season, which stretches from April to September. There are 2 competitive teams which practice at 5:30pm to 7:00pm – one team practices Mon and Wed, the other team Tues. and Thurs. These teams attend 2 festivals a year in BC and Alberta.There is also a Saturday morning Recreational team which begins at 8:00am with warm up and paddling from 8:30 to 9:30am and then morning coffee. KRD welcomes all women wishing to enjoy the physical exercise and social camaraderie of being part of a team. Team members range in age from 31 to 86 years young. www.kootenayrhythmdragons.ca
Meadow Creek restoration Saturday, Mar. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 13215 HWY 31, Meadow Creek The Meadow Creek Wetland Restoration project is unique as it improves habitat for amphibians, birds, ungulates, and for sow grizzlies and cubs in need of early spring forage. Volunteers are wanted to plant a tree, tour the site, spread some seeds or even help install a nesting box. Join BC Wildlife Federation scientists and volunteers at the Halleran property to learn about wetland values and how you as a private landowner can make a difference for our ever-threatened wetland habitats. There is parking on the right hand side of the driveway. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Bring work gloves, a shovel and your wetland (mud) boots. http://www.bcwf.bc.ca/
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Pipeline blockade fundraiser
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Saturday, Mar. 7, 6-9 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Local volunteers are putting on an event to show support and raise awareness for the Unist’ot’en pipeline blockade of the Enbridge bitumen and natural gas pipelines near Smithers, BC. “The Kootenays may be a long way from the route of the planned fossil fuel pipelines, but they affect us all, the whole planet in fact,” says Keith Wiley of Kootenays for a PipelineFree BC Along with a local, organic vegetarian dinner, the evening will feature Unist’ot’en camp speakers via SKYPE, songs of resistance from local singer Cam Penner and the 30-minute documentary film about the camp: “Resist”. One of the film’s producers Hilary Somerville will be on hand to discuss the film and answer questions. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale to help contribute more to the camp. Tickets $25 at Booksmyth and at the door. https://www.facebook.com/ events/1533254716947638/ http://www.resistfilm.com/ Submit your Calendar Events listings at https://secure.awe-hosting.com/express-secure/calendar.html
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Foundation grant cycle Deadline for applications: March 31 Osprey Community Foundation distributes grants to local organizations to support the important work they are doing. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for 2015 grants. Applicants must be registered charities or sponsored by ‘qualified donees‘ as defined by Revenue Canada. Osprey also distributes one or more grants each year from its “BC Festival of the Arts Legacy Fund.” Each year a different arts discipline is selected. This year the focus is on music. These grants support local artists, preferably young or emerging artists, to create new works. Applications for these grants are also online, with a March 31st deadline, and applicants must be sponsored by a registered charity or ‘qualified donee.’ These grants are possible thanks to local citizens who have made donations to Osprey’s Community Fund. For further information call 250352-3643 or visit the Oprey Foundation website. Grant application guidelines and forms are also online at: www.ospreycommunityfoundation.ca
What better way to celebrate the emergence of spring than a seed sale? The West Kootenay EcoSociety presents the 20th Annual Seedy Saturday event participants can swap or purchase seeds for their gardens and network with other gardening enthusiasts. There will be live classical guitar music by Jesse Lee from 11 am to 12:30 p.m. There will also be a three wonderful workshops starting at 10:15 a.m. and going until 1:45 p.m. Talk on Climate Change Entry to this event will be $5. You can look here for complete workshop Monday, Mar. 16, 7 p.m. at the Capitol details: Tom Rand is a best-selling author, ecosociety.ca/seedy-saturday-2015 cleantech investor, and global thought leader with a recognized record of extraordinary achievement in the promotion of a low carbon economy. A creative public speaker, Rand challenges his audiences to recognize that there are concrete solutions to the climate change crisis. Offering a perspective that is both pragmatic and optimistic, Rand’s approach is refreshingly straightforward, while balancing the economic, political, scientific and technological sides of this important topic. The first 100 people arriving for the talk will receive a free copy of Waking the Frog, a $30 value. Cloud Mountain Tea http://www.tomrand.net/ http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 27- Sun. Mar. 08 Fri. Feb. 27 live music Daega Sound with Toltek & Naasko 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. At the Royal: 6-8pm Brooke Crowdis. 8:30 pm Friday Night Live with Marty, Patrick & Jimmy
special events PIAF - Atlantic Ballet Theatre Canada at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Yuk Yuk’s Comedy – Greg Ketter & Kelly Dyerat Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/ spiritbar Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office
ongoing events Movie: SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 6:45 p.m., American Sniper 8:30 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. 28 live music Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen “Honeymoon Tour of the West” at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St.7:30 p.m. 250354-3910 Mountain Magic Tour with Smalltown, Sabo, and Christain Martin at Spiritbar http://www. humehotel.com/spiritbar Allie Kane and Cloe Marcoux, Jon Burden perform at Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic Unplugged Sessions, 1-3 Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m. Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70snow. Finley's
Roots-country musician Steve Palmer at 8 PM, 503 4th St. $15. Tickets at Otter books At the Royal 3-6 pm Open Stage with Vince Curley, 6-8 pm Steve Rudolph, Classic Rock.9:30 pm Heavy Airship, Led Zeppelin Tribute $6
special events Hedwig and the Angry Inch 7:30 p.m. at Shambhala Hall, tickets at the Capitol box office 2nd annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ fundraiser for the West Kootenay EcoSociety 7 p.m. at the Eagles Hall (641 Baker St.) Steve Palmer Guitar Workshop, 1 p.m. at Bigby Place, 509 Front St. $15.
ongoing events Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. Movie: SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 4 p.m., American Sniper 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. Mar. 1 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. At the Royal: Marilou Birthday Party, French music all day. Open at noon
special events Performance On Screen: Treasure Island. A stage adaptation broadcast by National Theatre Live., suitable for age 10+, 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
ongoing events Movie: SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 4 p.m., American Sniper 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
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am. 554 Ward St. Everyone Welcome. www.cslwestkootenay.org Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone Healing Centre, 2nd Floor, 507 Baker St. Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre Open Public Sitting Hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 Stanley First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th St., Nelson. A Family Friendly Service at10 a.m Pastor: John Thwaites Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls Street. Phone 1-888-761-3301. Divine purpose, serving community developing relationships St. Saviour’s Anglican Service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & Silica, 250-352-5711 St. John’s Lutheran Church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 Silica St. 250354-3308. Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Unity Centre of the Kootenays Seniors 51 – 717 Vernon St. 11 a.m. Contact – 250-354-5394 Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a. m. Rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515. Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 Perrier Lane. Bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. CONTACT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon Road, Nelson BC. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322
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What’sOn this week Nelson & Area: Fri.Feb. 27- Sun. Mar. 08 Mon. Mar. 2 cont’d health classes Qi Gong at the Nelson Seniors Centre 726 Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in
ongoing events 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. Mar. 3 live music Jazz: Melody & Doug 6 - 10 p.m. The Library Lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge Big Sugar 8 p.m.at the Capitol Theatre Open Mic Nights - beginning at 8 p.m. at Finleys At the Royal Darcy Hula 6-8 pm, guitar, vocals. Johnny Magick, card tricks. 8 pm In Space
special events 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.
health classes Kundalini Yoga at Shambhala Meditation Centre 5-6:30 Tuesdays Please call for further information 352-6132
ongoing events Movie. SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 6:45 p.m., American Sniper 8:30 p.m. at Civic Theatre RC plane flying, Every Tuesday, 4pm. Wildflower School, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No RC cars please. Planes, Helicopters, Drones, Hovercraft all OK. Teaching available, some models available to try out. Rotary Club of Nelson Daybreak meet every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Hume Nelson & District Women’s Centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill St
Wed. Mar. 4 live music Open mic night at Expressions Night Café , 554 Ward St. 6 - 10 p.m. Coffee, tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Rah Rah from Regina 9 p.m.at Spiritbar http:// www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/librarylounge Karaoke Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. at Finleys At the Royal: 6-8 pm Sali Bracewell piano, vocals. 8 pm Yellow Jack, Soul n’ R&B
special events Capitol Theatre Performance On Screen presents Macbeth, recorded at the Globe Theatre in London. www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca
health classes Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s Centre. By donation. All self-identified women are welcome.
ongoing events Seniors’ monthly meeting, 717 Vernon Street, 10:30 am. All seniors welcome. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Lake St. Health Coop at 7pm. For further information call Gail at 250-352-7444 Wild & Wacky Wednesdays at the Nelson Public Library on the first Wednesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. factivities or youth 12 and up. Movie: Derby Crazy Love 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre fundraiser for the Nelson Killjoys Roller Derby Team 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- techclub.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. Mar. 5 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 McPherson, guitar, piano & vocals
special events Mir Centre Peace Cafe: Art for Social Change, Kootenay Studio Arts (KSA), 7 pm 606 Victoria St, Nelson Admission: By donation.
health classes Qi Gong at the United Church 10.30a.m. $3 drop in fee
ongoing events Movie: Still Alice 7:30 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. 27- Sun. Mar. 08
Fri. Mar. 6 live music Neon Steve ( Victoria,Bc) + Kato (Mabel Lake ,BC) BASSBIZNIZ 5 Year Anniversary 10 p.m.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 Weaving Light ~ Devotional Songs from East and West with Miriam Mason Martineau, Noémi Kiss, Kathleen Neudorf, Jeff Faragher, Adrian Wagner and Faye Mallet at the Touchstones Museum, 7:30pm (door 7pm). Tickets $20 at Otter Books and online >> www.nextstepintegral.org Book launch of ‘Stark Nakid’ by Sean McGinnis. 5-6 pm Booksmyth (downstairs) 338 Baker 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. Mar. 7 live music Shannon Lyon at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. 250-354-3910 The Librarian w/ Intersect 10 p.m.at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/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 Noémi Kiss and Rita Deane at the Rossland Miner’s Hall at 7:30 pm
special events Big Lip Sync Contest at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca 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 Pipeline blockade fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. Vegetarian Dinner and film: “Resist”, Silent Auction and Bake Sale $25 Celebrate Purim, 5 PM at Bigby Place. $15 adults, $5 kids. Vegetarian potluck. 509 Front St. Meadow Creek Wetland Restoration Project Open House and Community Planting Day 13215 HWY 31, Meadow Creek, 10 am to 2 pm bring work gloves, a shovel and boots EcoSociety Seedy Saturday at Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street) 10 am and 3 pm Swap or purchase seeds for your garden. $5 entry
ongoing events Family Storytime 10:15 – 10:45. Preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333. Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Nelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Nelson’s Senior Association, 717 Vernon St. All ages welcome Meat Draws and Karaoke at Nelson Legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727 NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, Poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 Lake St. ph. 250-352-5656.
religious services Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Mass, Kaslo at 4 p.m.
Sun. Mar. 8 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.
ongoing events Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. at John Ward Coffee Movie: TBA at Civic Theatre Cribbage in Nelson Legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464
religious services Centre for Spiritual Living Sunday Celebration. Meditation 10:30am, Celebration 11:00am.554 Ward 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 Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ Centre 420 Mill Street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd Sundays of the month continued on next page...
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Plan Ahead BOOM! A multi media extravaganza recounting the history the baby boomers shaped. 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Wednesday, Mar 11 Until Red: Manitoba Roots Rock 7 p.m. at the Rossland Miners Hall Wednesday, Mar 11 Play: “Charlotte’s Web” at the Capitol Nelson Theatre - 7:30pm - capitoltheatre.bc.ca - Adapted from E.B. White’s book by Joseph Robinette!, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 “The Block Party” - by Locals for Locals at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, March 13 Natasha Hall, violinist, a native of Nelson, with pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon in concert at the Capitol Theatre.Adult tickets $24/Students $14.Students from schools participating in the NOCS School Outreach Program are granted FREE admission. Saturday, Mar. 14
Roller Derby: Dam City Rollers vs Killjoys 5 p.m., RTRG vs Valley Brutality 7 p.m. at Selkirk College, Castlegar Saturday, Mar. 14 Delhi 2 Dublin 9 p.m. at Spiritbar http://www. humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, Mar. 14 Citizens Climate Lobby Presents best-selling author Tom Rand speaking about climate change solutions 7 p.m. on March 16 at the Capitol Theatre. First 100 people to arrive get free copy of his book Waking the Frog. Tickets $10, free for students, available at the Capitol or by phone (250-352-6363), noon to 4:30 PM Tues-Fri or online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca ($10 tickets only) Monday, Mar. 16 Language Arts at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. 8 p.m. 250-354-3910, Tuesday, Mar. 17 ANKORS Third Annual Loving Bowls Fundraiser 12-2 p.m. The Hume Room, Hume Hotel Tickets may be purchased for $40 at ANKORS, 101 Baker Street. 250 505 5506
Stephen Harper: The Musical by James Gordon 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www. capitoltheatre.bc.ca Friday, Mar. 20 Shane Koyczan, author and spoken word artist 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Saturday, Mar. 21 Shred Kelly plus Brian Rosen & The WhatNow at Spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Saturday, Mar. 21 Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Business Excellence Awards, Thursday, Mar. 26 Tanya Lipscomb at Expressions Performance Café, 554 Ward St. 7:30 p.m. Coffee,tea, gourmet hot chocolate. 250-354-3910 Sunday, Mar. 29 Naomi Klein is an award-winning Canadian journalist, syndicated columnist and international best selling author. 7:30 p.m. Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar, Saturday, Apr. 11 Great Lake Swimmers w/ The Weather Station Live at the Civic Theatre 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 1
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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 Wednesday, Apr 1, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions
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Nelson Police Reports Break and Enter arrest On Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11 p.m. a motorist called the Nelson Police Department to report they came across a Break & Enter in progress to a business. Members raced to the scene but the culprit had fled. Fortunately there was excellent video surveillance which showed the culprit in action. A short time later, while still searching the area, Nelson Police Members spotted the male and took him into custody. The 38 year old male had only arrived in Nelson a few hours earlier and has an extensive criminal history. He will remain in custody and appear by video at a later date to answer to the charges of Break & Enter to a business with the intent to commit an offense therein.
Weapons possession arrest On Sunday, Feb. 22, shortly after midnight the Nelson Police Department (NPD) received a request from a male, via 911, to attend the downtown area. Upon arrival, NPD officers made contact with the intoxicated male. A partially concealed knife was observed inside the jacket pocket of the male. The male was directed with verbal commands to place the knife on the ground. The male was initially compliant, produced two knives and placed both on the ground. The male was then directed on multiple occasions to back away from the weapons and he refused to do so. The officers apprehended the male without incident.
The male, a 19 year old Nelson resident, was subsequently later arrested for Possessing a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and released on strict conditions. He is scheduled to appear in Nelson Court on April 28, 2015. Theft from autos reported The Nelson Police Department report a recent increase in thefts from automobiles and properties in recent days and remind citizens to be diligent in securing their vehicles and property. Citizens are also strongly encouraged to report any suspicious activity immediately upon being observed. submitted by the Nelson City Police
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 a.m., Trail RCMP attempted to stop a pickup truck in downtown Trail. The truck failed to stop for police and fled at a high rate of speed. Police located the truck and 4 occupants shortly afterwards near the intersection of Bingay Road and Hwy 22 after it failed to negotiate the corner and struck a barricade. The occupants were arrested at the scene of the accident. The truck, a 2011 white GMC Sierra pickup, was stolen out of Kamloops 2 days earlier. The driver, a 21 year old male
from Vernon, has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, possession of a controlled substance, driving while prohibited, 2 counts of breach of an undertaking and 3 counts of possession of stolen property related to break and enters in Kamloops, Kelowna and Vernon. He has been remanded to Provincial court in Rossland on March 5, 2015. The male is currently before the Vernon Courts on charges of dangerous driving and possession of a con-
trolled substance. Two females and a male who were in the truck, all in their early twenties, were released from custody. Two of the occupants are Trail residents and one is from Vernon. Fortunately the traffic was very light at the time of the incident and no one was injured as a result of the reckless driving or the accident. Investigation into numerous break and enters and possession of stolen property is ongoing. More charges in this matter are likely. submitted by the Trail RCMP
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Survey&Editorial Keep a leash on it One of the reasons we as a community, are allowing dogs back in our downtown core is By Nelson Becker the effect the anti-dog bylaw had on tourists’ impression on the kind of community we have been. We had bylaw officers having to go up to people and tell them that their dogs were not welcome in this city’s downtown. Now dogs are welcome on a leash in the downtown core. Having
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a dog leash bylaw does not mean that we can play hardball with people who do not live up to it. Instead of going up to either visitors or locals and threatening them with a ticket because they don’t have a leash, I propose that our bylaw officers carry leashes to give to people who don’t have a leash for their dog. The leashes could have printed on them, the CIty of Nelson website. In this way, if the Bylaw Officer sees a dog not attached to their owner,
by Spencer Pollard
Winter (Why I Tire of It) Winter is hopefully going away and I, for one, am very grateful it is. It’s a season, which I initially look forward to as the events it brings are filled with joy but this season is not without its faults. It may bring some cherished memories but it also brings forth painful memories. Between the chill of the air and the harsh terrain, not only is winter unpleasant but due to hazardous conditions it is
often considered the most dangerous of seasons as well. Winter also brings us the holidays, a time to cherish but also a time to venture out into the shops to do your holiday shopping. If you are wise like me you’ll choose to do your shopping well ahead of time. Winter is a season that contains mixed feelings. I have experienced much joy during winter but also loss and stress. One thing I can say for sure is that I’m glad it’s almost over.
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
they could now go up to that person and say “Hi, welcome to Nelson. I have to inform you that dogs must be leashed. As you don’t have a leash on your dog, I would like to give you one as a gift from our community. Have a nice day.” I will be making this proposal to our City Council and I’m willing to back it up with partial funding for this project. I am glad to say that finally, our City has a new leash on life.
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Last Week’s Survey Question There are many Nelson improvement projects would make a difference to the city. Given a limited budget, however, what would you do first? Downtown Core (lighting, poster boards, benches, alley development, etc.) 17% Waterfront pathway (beautification and improvement) 8% Hall Street project 25% Lakeside Park (band shell, greenhouses, change room upgrades etc.) 21% Railtown and old landfill area 8% Other 21% other:
bike lanes - apparently we are not allowed to even ride our bikes on the lakeshore pathway! This is a car and truck oriented town and that needs to change! Improvement to dog walk lighting powered by methane from dog excrement ( as in Boston),improvements to grade. Another road into the landfill site. Close Baker St. to auto traffic for a few core blocks. green energy generation
additional comments not sure if part of railtown or not.... would like to see park develpment at west end where landfill was, and pathway from dog park connecting it. no point in talking about ‘beautification’ when you are allowing dog crap all over Baker Street...
Before creating new infrastructure or new projects we need to maintain and upgrade the ones we have. Washrooms at Lakeside park are a priority. They are very inadequate for large functions in the park such as Canada day and very old and outdated. Second would be maintaining path at lakeside and dog walk with more gravel and better drainage and better lighting and regular plowing and sanding of the pathways in winter months. Fix the parking configuration at Lakeside Soccer. Children now have to cross traffic flow when leaving their vehicles to reach the soccer field. The angle parking is fantastic as is the removal of the berms, but the parking should be on the soccer field side. Hall Street needs infrastructure upgrades but should definitely be stopped at that. Ward St. should be the street the street that is upgraded as the ‘stores to shores’ walkway( it already has a cross walk, it is a walkable grade, it has more stores on it than Hall St., it has City Hall along the way which is screaming for improvements in front of the building i.e. town square. The downtown core is priority, especially now that dogs are allowed, it needs poop bags installed and posted notices re: dog bylaws. Baker St. also needs more garbage cans, and especially needs public washrooms which we had, but lost at the Touchstones building. One project I would really like to see is a new park development in green strip that runs from Victoria Street up to Latimer between Kootenay Street (or where it would be if it didn’t turn into green space for a while) and the fence above the highway. It would be a great place for nature walks with children and such if it weren’t for the broken beer bottles and unmaintained paths that are there now. Railtown & old landfill area would be #2 (after the waterfront pathway)
Do the Hall St first. Railtown would be wise to do next. It is a mammoth project. Here’s a vision for Railtown District. Can you even imagine how neat it would be if the entire railtown area to old dump site were developed into a classy railtown theme as if we were still in 1800’s? This would have railway history everywhere with railway gadgets, railway signs, railway infrastructures and railway themed street lighting to name a few examples. It would be so unique that there is nothing else like it in Canada or possibly North America. It would be a living 1800’s feel in 2000’s. Railtown would be so distinct from rest of town including Baker St. You could even make a corridor from Baker St to Railtown District too. The new buildings in this Railtown District would be modeled after buildings in 1800’s. We could even make new streets to look like dusty roads or painted railway tracks on the streets to make them look like you’re driving on the rails with your car. This kind of thing would be so awesome for Nelson to capitalize on. So unique that you would draw far more tourism in additional to current heritage theme of downtown core etc. Just imagine! Yes, it would be millions and millions and millions of dollars and decades’ worth of work but money can be invested by private sector and some by public sector in forms of grants to new businesses to incorporate railway history or theme into & outside of their businesses etc. Who has the political will to step in and do this? Let’s see.... Anyone???? Are you reading this??? :) It’s ready to go, approved and will be funded without raising additional taxes. Then I’d like to see the plan take roots on Rail town and the landfill, although the downtown core may be easier to get done first.
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