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Baby Anaya is celebrating her second birthday with an invitation to all to join her at Lakeside Park on Friday, Aug. 26, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a BBQ, live music, children’s entertainment and a fundraising fuction, both silent and live. The auc-tion items include helicopter rides, lift tickets and lesson packages, winter Cat-ski trips, Gourmet Gift Certificates, 52” Plasma 3D TV, Accommodations packages and more.To read Anaya’s mother’s hearfelt message to the Kootenay community about Baby Anaya and her family’s challenges, please turn to page 9.
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Baby Anaya turns two
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CommunityNews
The Nelson Community Services Centre is receiving $17,609 from the provin-cial government towards a violence prevention and awareness initiative that engages girls, boys, men and the larger community.
The Ministry will be distributing one-time grants ranging from $5,000-$20,000 for projects that prevent domestic violence, enhance local responses to victims of domestic vio-lence, and/or improve vic-
by Nelson Becker
The 15th anniversary of the Kootenay Pride week will be bigger and more inclusive than in any previ-ous year. There will be four separate events.
On Friday night, there will be a meet-and-great at Finley’s. The “Tough drag” competition looks to be exciting with proceeds going to Nelsons food cup-board.
Saturday is family day at Cottonwoods Falls park from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. There will be clowns and face painting; a true family day that is supported by the City of Nelson, the RDCK and the Ecosociety.
Saturday night is the night for the Absolute Dragulicious event. Come and watch kings and queens from all over western Canada come to Nelson to strut their stuff.
Sunday afternoon, the Pride Parade will gather at Central School at 2 p.m. It will them wind its way down Baker Street to cul-minate at Cottonwoods Falls Park.
I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Donald Crowe, Chairman of the Board of Kootenay Pride. I asked Crowe why there is no mention of gay and lesbian in the pride poster. He replied, “The event is not about gender, it is about coming out and showing diversity. It is
The Columbia Basin Trust helps residents address environmental issues by continuing to provide funding.
Forty-five environ-mental projects through-
Support granted to environmental projectsout the Columbia Basin will be receiving a total of $580,000 in support in 2011/12 from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) through its Environmental Initiatives Program (EIP).
This is Kootenay Pride weekMonday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 5
about being proud of who we are and being open to everyone. It is about where your heart is. It is a day without judgment.”
“When we start to look at people only by their gen-der or sexual preference then the label becomes more important than the message. We are all just people, we want equal rights, not spe-cial rights.”
Crowe went on to talk about Family Day and why it is important for the Pride community to support the family. “It is about celebrat-ing family and an acknowl-edgment that the definition of family has changed. To a lot of people in our com-munity, the idea of normal does not apply. How do you define normal?”
I asked if we really need a pride parade at all, Haven’t rights been won?
Crowe answers, “Many years ago we were fighting for recognition and rights under the human rights code. We have some now but every day is precarious. We have a federal govern-ment that would happily send us all to an island. A lot of same sex couples still do not have parental rights. By us marching, if one person out there who feels alone, gets the message that we will be ok, then we should have a parade everyday.”
Putting a stop to domestic violence tim and community safety.
Grant funding was made available through civil forfeiture proceeds. The Civil Forfeiture Act and Regulation allows the Director of Civil Forfeiture to initiate civil court pro-ceedings against property believed to be the instru-ments or proceeds of unlaw-ful activity.
Contact Ryan Shotton, B.C. Government Caucus Communications, for more information: 250-356-1539 For more information check out their Facebook page
HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/124246394290170/
The Kokanee Salmon School Program is one of the 45 projects receiving funding support in 2011/12 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Environmental Initiatives Program.
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CommunityNews
French director teams up with AFKO to present “The Little Prince”
As part of the West Kootenay Francophone Association's (AFKO) 25th anniversary, Daniel Gaudet, a theatrical director from Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, will team up at the end of August with the association’s Nelson branch. He will direct the well-known play, "The Little Prince" French with English subtitles) by Saint-Exupéry, which is being pre-sented this October as part of the official celebration. This two-way cultural exchange involved sending the Nelson rock group, Almanak, to perform in Baie-Saint-Paul this past August 12th.
The whole region is invited to the bilingual celebration. The play will be performed in October in Revelstoke, Nakusp, Rossland, Kaslo and Nelson. All local amateur actors and stage hands who are fluent in French and interested in bringing “The Little Prince” to life on stage are invited to share their talents.
Exact dates and time are yet to be announced
Visit www.afko.com for more information or contact: 250-352-3516.
The Kootenay Carshare Cooperative (KCC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary by hosting a BBQ lunch extravaganza outside its Nelson office. The New Grand’s master chef will be grilling up mouthwatering treats all afternoon that will have both vegetarians and meat lovers ordering seconds. Kootenay Co-op Radio will
This workshop will introduce skills for finding calm, clarity and empowerment during conflict and stress; speaking and listening in ways that help connect more effectively with others.
It will also help to integrate the different parts of the brain and ner-vous system into greater wholeness, sharing power consciously so that
Celebrate a decade of carsharing in the KootenaysFriday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carshare office, behind the New Grand Hotel.
be on location providing music and fun for everyone so leave your lunch at home and come join the celebra-tion.
To find out more visitwww.carsahrecoop.ca or
call 250-352-2033 or contact [email protected]
Inviting Wholeness, Sharing Power Sunday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Studio, 182 Baker St.
relationship boundaries are clear and healthy.
This workshop is offered freely, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. The requested fee for the workshop is $80 to those who can afford it.
Find more information at www.roadtocompassion.com or con-tact [email protected]
Do you have some non-profit organization news you want everyone to know about?
Submit your Press Release at: www.expressnews.ca
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Arts&Entertainment
Local artists Anita Levesque and Bradley Smith will attempt to express the essence of com-munication itself through drawing, writing, and sculpture in their installa-tion running from Friday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 13, titled Re-surface.
Heartlab is an ongo-ing creative arts collabo-ration between Levesque and Smith who explore the connections between visual arts and writing, as well as the dynamics between the two artists who have been a couple for over 15 years.
Heartlab will also be offering a hands-on col-
The otherworldy artwork of George Michael Binns is now on display at the Nelson Public Library.
“I paint to express the wide range of possibilities available to human consciousness,” explains Binns. “On a daily basis we deal with a multitude of stimuli from multi-dimensional realities. My art is a juxtaposition of multi-dimensions; a journey into the mystique.”
The exhibition continues through September.Take a listen to George Binns on our Youtube Channel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL310e6X2NQ
Binns exhibits at the Nelson Public Library
“Heartlab” Exhibit and workshop at TouchstonesOpening Reception: Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Art workshop with heartlab: Thursday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson
laborative art-making workshop. Couples are encouraged to attend. Participants will play-fully explore the creative dynamics between text and image, and between one another as collaborators. No experience or materials are required. Participants will be invited to display the resulting artwork in the gallery’s hallway display cases.
Also, Stay tuned for an interactive online compo-nent to Re-surface which will be launched at late September, hosted on the Touchstones Nelson web-site.
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Arts&Entertainment
Local Talent Sunshine Drive opens for RevolverSaturday, Aug. 20, 6 p.m. at Balfour, at Kootenay Lakeview Lodge Outdoor AmphiTheatre, 1285 Queens Bay Rd. Balfour
The Revolver Beatles tribute con-cert will feature over 40 Beatles songs and projection media from all eras including Hard Days Night through the SGT Peppers days and Abbey Road. Nelson’s own Sunshine Drive will open the show.
Sunshine Drive delivers a hard-driving menu of Rock Classics, Blues, R&B, Funk, Reggae and Ska, includ-
ing original tunes; an experience of music and fun that’s guaranteed to please. Visit www.sunshinedrive.ca. to see
more about the band.
Tickets are available at Kootenay Lakeview Lodge , Gill and Gift at the Balfour Ferry Landing, Eddy’s Music and Stuart’s News in Nelson. Info and tickets by phone call 1-877-229-4141
ANKORS 72 Hour Art Slam Showcase Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m. at the Prestige Lakeside Resort
All art submissions from the 72 Hour Art Slam will be displayed or performed. There will also be a silent auction on many of the art pieces, that will benefit both the artist and ANKORS. Look forward to submissions from Avrell Fox, Keira Zaslove, Dylan Humphreys, Matty Kakes and more.
The evening will also consist of a wine & cheese reception with addi-tional entertainment.
Tickets are $10-20 sliding scale, available at ANKORS or at the door.
Music in the Park featuring That Girl and EarlAug 25 6 p.m. at Lakeside Park, Nelson
Diane Strom and Earl Staten have stunning vocals and harmonies with a long set list including 50’s Rock and Roll, classic easy listening, country and top 40.
Come out for this outdoor com-munity all-age family event.
Bring your kids and lawn chairYour small donations helps cover
the cost of this event.
Kootenay Express Summer Shorts Film Festivalreturns for 5th Annual screening in Lakeside Park
The 5th Annual Kootenay Express Summer Shorts Film Festival returns to Lakeside Park on Sunday, August 28th at 8p.m. with a great line up of short films made for the screen.
This year’s program brings you an adrenaline filled sports short from the Powerhouse production house, Freeride, a documentary about the only inland temperate rainforest in the world right in our own backyard, and a classic black and white tribute to Charlie Chaplin made by a young filmmaker.
The purpose of this festival is to provide a venue for and to celebrate regional filmmakers of all ages and
levels of experience, with many in attendance to introduce their short films.
We Each night offers a variety of short films, each appropriate for an all ages audience. This year’s festival is organized by The Kootenay Express Update, Watershed Productions and sponsored by Valhalla Pure Outfitters, and Bibo, and the Columbia Basin Trust.
Mark your calendar for the 28th and don’t forget to bring your blan-kets and chairs out to the park (near the beach/across from the Rotary Pavilion) to enjoy locally made films under the stars
Sunday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. at Lakeside Park. Free
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Pete Wernick, “Dr. Banjo”, is renowned worldwide for his accomplishments and contributions to bluegrass music. Known for his banjo playing with Hot Rize, Pete and his singer-guitarist wife Joan present one of the most engaging bluegrass duets. Joan’s clear, soulful singing and Pete’s masterful picking bring
Pete & Joan Wernick Bluegrass ConcertMonday, Aug. 22, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Anglican Church Hall, corner of Carbonate st. & Ward St.
Arts&Entertainment
Unique Zydeco/Blues/R&B/Reggae fusion singer from Lafayette, Louisiana will be play-ing an improptu show in Nelson to help the efforts of the Sinixt people.
Dark Fire Cloud was in the Slocan Valley recording a new album with Peacemaker Music. While there he met and befriended the Sinixt Indian Nation. When he heard about the Sinixt and the community’s efforts to protect the Perry Ridge watershed, woodlands, high alpine wetlands & ancient Sinixt cultural sites, he volunteered to perform for the cause. This is a rare opportunity for the com-munity to enjoy a concert with a very unique and inspiring singer songwriter. Sinixt Headman Bob Campbell will give an opening wel-come.
For more information about this artist visit: www.darkcloud.ch
Dark Fire Cloud Plays a benefit concert for the Sinixt Nation & the Perry RidgeMonday, Aug. 22, At The Royal on Baker
life to a diverse repertoire including traditional bluegrass, vocal duets, and blazing instru-mentals. An evening of pure Bluegrass enjoyment.
Tickets available at Mountain Baby in Nelson. $10 advance Call to reserve: 250-505-5233 For more information, [email protected]
Check out the Kootenay Express News Update’s own You Tube channel featuring short clips of
Kootenay people and events. Please go to:
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The 5th Annual Kootenay Express
Summer Shorts Film FestivalShowcasing short films by local filmmakers
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This Sunday! Aug. 21, 8:00 p.m. FREE
Sunday, Aug. 28, 8:00 p.m. FREE
Bring your own lawn chair & blanket and join us for these free films in the park.
For more information please contact the Express News at 250-354-3910
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Your Comments THE ANSWERS TO LAST
WEEKS SURVEYWINTERS in Nelson can be
gloomy and long for some folks. A winter festival might be something fun to partake in come Jan. or Feb.
DUE to our treacherous winter driving conditions, a winter festival would not be adviseable.
ALL festivals must support their own cause. If it’s good enough, peo-ple will support it.
REVELSTOKE and other places have music on their main street every night thru the summer - block off one or two blocks - stores open late and have erntertainment of all sorts nightly - change entertainers every 2 or 3 nights - brings people into the town and stores.
WOULD like to see it take place in mid to late August.
BRING back Streefest - it was the best thing that ever happened to Nelson.Victoria has a very success-ful street performers festival now - why can’t we coordinate with them and the edmonton festival and get it going.
To take this weeks survey click here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/95DBR3PThe deadline for submitting responses to these surveys is noon, Thursday August 25th. We will present the results of
this week’s surveys in our next Update. If you have an idea for a survey question, please fill out our continuous survey by clicking here: www.surveymonkey.com/s/T2XX392
Do you think that Nelson needs an annual festival?
What kinds of festivals would you like to go to?
Yes 85% No 15%
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Money effects our lives, it doesn’t have to but we let it. Many people in our community feel that they do not have enough money.
HOW WOULD $1,000,000 CHANGE YOUR LIFE?
This weeks question is an effort to see where peoples passion lies. If you where given $1,000,000 with no strings attached how would it change your life. Does money buy happiness?
95DBR3P
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Opinion&EditorialHealing Anaya- Healing Humanityby Anaya’s Mama. Camara Cassin
Her golden hair sparkles in the sunshine. I bring my lips to her forehead and kiss her soft delicate skin. Inhaling her sweet baby smell, my heart melts and my whole body tingles with the energy of mama love. Touching her hair with my fin-gertips I wonder at the little curls that spring up behind her perfect little ears. I enfold her in my arms, and lay down beside her. Just to be with her. To enjoy every second of her. She is dying.
On this day in 2009 I started having contractions. Gut wrenching, make my legs shake contractions. In-side my womb was a beautiful, healthy baby girl. She was ram-bunctious and strong, kicking and stretching. She’d push her little foot against the side of my tummy until you could actually see it. Brent and I had already chosen a name for her. Anaya. It means “God’s Answer” or “Completely Free”.
We could never have known what the next two years would bring us. Anaya entered the world on August 26. She was completely whole and perfect. Her apgars were normal, she squalled and waved her little fists about. She nursed well and I took her home the next day. For months everything was wonderful. She had the most beautiful little smile, and would even mimic my sounds when I would coo at her. She’d laugh. I’d melt.
At four months the nightmare began. She cried and was irritable all the time. She started choking at the breast. We took her to emergency. We were directed to the children’s hospital. After weeks of intensive tests we were told that our baby Anaya’s myelin was disappearing from her brain, and her nerves. That she would lose all of her abilities. That we should take her home to die. We left the hospital and drove home
on Valentine’s day. We tried everything.
Naturopathy, Chinese Medicine, Conventional Medicine, Herbs, Homeopathy, Brain Gym, Faith Healers. She continued to get worse. I remember the last time she looked at me and smiled. We were on the couch. I was cuddling her. She looked right into my eyes, into my soul, and she smiled the most beauti-ful smile I’ve ever seen. Her hazel green and brown eyes seemed to have incredible love and wisdom in them. I was entranced and stared at her until she looked away. That night she lost her sight, and her smile.
Anaya never sat up, never learned to crawl, and never said the word “mama” – but I’ve heard it in my heart. She has become my teacher. My mentor. She is God’s Answer in my life. I needed to learn about compassion. I needed to learn patience. I needed to learn what the meaning of life was. All my life I wanted answers. I wanted to know why I was so different from everyone else I had met. Why it seemed as though humanity had started to lose their sense of self. Why I did not have a sense of self and a feeling of purpose. I started writing an online blog about my life with Anaya, shar-ing the ups and downs, the joys and the hurts. People read it and under-stood. I expressed my heart explic-itly and found support and love.
Anaya became known nationally in Canada as the “Breast milk Baby”, as she could not tolerate formula and was now tube-fed. I pumped for 10 months but was unable to produce enough to feed her. Almost a hun-dred women from across Canada shipped us their frozen milk, and it is still her main staple food at 23.5 months. Anaya has supporters all over the world who think of her with love. She has taught so many people, through me, about finding
the true joys in life and living in the moment.
Right now Anaya has bi-lobe pneumonia. We were discharged on August 10th the from the hospital. The doctor said there was nothing they could do, unless we wanted to put her on more intensive life supports. We had always promised Anaya, and ourselves, that we would never do that to her. When it is her time to go, we will let her graduate from this life with dignity, respect and love. We will hold her close in our arms, in the comfort of our home and celebrate all the joy she has brought us and the lessons she has shared. So we took her home. It upset my nurse, she disagreed with our choice. After an emotional argu-ment she quit, and my nursing agen-cy withdrew nursing support from our home.
These past few days have been rough. Anaya needs care 24 hours a day. I need to stay with her. I promised my baby that I would be there to hold her when…she flies to heaven. I still pray and hope for a miracle. That she will overcome the pneumonia. That she will regain her eyesight. That one day I will see her smile and hear the word “Mama.” I have faith, it is possible. Anaya will turn two on August 26th. We are having a public birthday party for her at Lakeside park with dinner, live music and an auction. Everyone is invited. It starts at 4pm.
I’ve asked people touched by Anaya’s life to help us through this time financially by subscribing to my blog or making a donation. I ask you, please, read it. Anaya’s lessons will touch your heart and inspire your soul.
www.healinganaya.blogspot.comwww.healinganaya.comwww.facebook.com/theanayainitiative
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Fish Heads and FlowersFlowers to the volun-
teers who make wonderful things happen in this com-munity. Summer here in Nelson is so much fun!
- grateful Fish Heads to the big
Corporation that cut my
wage in half after working diligently for over 2 years. It really messed up my already limited finances. Signed: ripped off con-tractor
-ripped off contractor
Enter your Fish Heads and Flowers at
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BULLYING SENIORS IS WRONG
Bullying at any age is just wrong.
Yesterday my friend’s 70yr old mother, just had a stroke and was approached by a 35 yr and told she bet-ter watch her back. Now who in their right mind would do this?
Here we are thinking we need to watch over our kids with bulling in schools but now we have to watch over
our parents for adult bull-ing. You just don’t do this to a 88lb 70yr old woman!
Lets watch over the older generation of the commu-nity. BULLYING at any age is just WRONG. As a community we need to stand up to this nonsense and put an end to it.
Leanne Sarsons
We had visitors last week from our Japanese sister city, Izushi. A group of middle school students took advantage of a scavenger hunt to better aquaint themselves with Nelson.
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Fri. Aug. 19.Vinnie the Squid & Ricco
Vancouver - The Spirit BarThe Tuques with Wholesome
Jones. The Royal. 10p..m. Tickets $10 available at Royal Espresso and www.liveattheroy-al.com. Wholesome Jones, the five piece funkified folk rock-ers will open the night, while the roots rock, foot stomping rhythms of the Tuques take you home.
Sat. Aug. 20Led Zepplin Cover Band.
Finley’s. 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance. Call to reserve a table with dinner and drinks. Frosty Pints, Kitchen is open until 2am and the patio is open for an awesome night. Call now to purchase your tickets and some tickets will be held for the door. 250.352.5121
The Carnival Band with Oxygen Orkestar. The Royal. 8:30p.m. Tickets $5-$10 slid-ing scale. The Carnival Band is a community-based brass band that seeks to use music as a tool to empower its musicians and members of the commu-nity alike to work toward peace-ful and positive social change. Nelson’s own Oxygen Orkestar will get things rolling. Don’t miss this party!
Sun. Aug. 21Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m.
A weekly afternoon of Blues featuring Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins
Nikko at the Hume Library Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.
Karaoke. Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill. 9p.m.
Mon. Aug. 22Dr Banjo. Anglican Church
Hall (Corner of Carbonate& Ward) 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pete Wernick, “Dr. Banjo”, and his singer-guitarist wife Joan pres-ent one of the most engaging bluegrass duets. Tickets avail-able at Mountain Baby. $10 advance. Call to reserve: 250-505-5233
Dark Fire Cloud plays in a benefit concert for the Sinixt Nation & the Perry Ridge. The Royal, 8 p.m. Unique Zydeco/Blues/R&B/Reggae fusion sing-er from Lafayette, Louisiana will be playing an improptu show in Nelson to help the efforts of the Sinixt people.
Sarah & Rich at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10p.m.
Tues. Aug 23Magic Bus with DJ Suplex .
The Royal. 10 p.m. Local elec-tronic music
The Jones Brothers Jam Band. Finleys. 8p.m. Come down and enjoy some great music or bring along your instrument and join in.
Cliff Maddix and friends 6p.m. The Library Lounge
Wed. Aug. 24Paul Landsberg at the Library
Lounge. 6p.m. to 10p.m.Variety Shows with Estevan
and Tracey Lynn. The Royal. 8:30p.m. Take your turn in the spotlight or enjoy the talented folk that do.
Thurs. Aug. 25John Jenkins Small Town
Revival. The Cedar Creek Cafe. 7 p.m. Mountain folk music with
soaring violin adding a hint of granite to the smalltown planet. Accoustic guitar, harmonica and foot percussion, keys, bass, and violin. Have a listen: http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/John-Jenkins-Smalltown-Revival. Cover $5.
The Rob Van Der Laan Farewell Show. The Royal. 8 p.m. A night to say Farewell to Dutchie with 3 great acts! Q City Blues Band, Lazy poker Blues Band and Rob Van Der Laan and Friends will keep the Royal rockin’ all night long! Tickets $6 at the door
Kiyo Elkuf and friends at the Library Lounge. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri. Aug. 26All Request DJ. Finley’s Irish
Bar and Grill Sat. Aug. 27FM Attack with Ryan Wells.
The Royal. 9 p.m. $5 at the door. A multi-talented musi-cian inspired by 80’s synth pop, disco, new wave music and a love for analog synths. Ryan Wells will start things off. It’s sure to be a great night on the dancefloor!
Sun. Aug. 28Royal Blues Jam. 4p.m. - 8p.m.
A weekly afternoon of Blues featuring Nelson’s blues players as hosted by Craig Atkins.
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Events Friday, August 19to Sunday, August 28
special eventsstuffHappens
A defensive encounter with a mother grizzly is the only situation in which you should play dead, but only as a last resort. Never play dead with a black bear. www.bearsmart.com
Bear Smart Hotline: 250 359-6611
Fri. Aug. 19MarketFest. Downtown Baker
St. Nelson. 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The West Kootenay EcoSociety is pleased to be featuring 100 ven-dors, 2 stages, live music, danc-ers, and much more! MarketFest is a family friendly outdoor event that celebrates the diversity of the Kootenay and and encourages the use of our incredible local goods
Sat. Aug. 20Beatles Tribute Band - Revolver.
Kootenay Lakeview Lodge. 6p.m. Show will feature 40 Beatles songs preformed live at an outdoor AmiphiTheatre overlooking the lake. Tickets availble at Kootenay Lakeview Lodge, Balfour Gill and Gift, Eddy Music and Stuarts News in Nelson. Info and tickets by phone call 1877 229 4141
Meditation Day. In the Zen Buddhism tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Contact Anju 250-352-0811 or email [email protected]
Cottonwood Market 9:30a.m. at Cottonwood Falls Park.
Sun. Aug. 21Movies under the stars. In
Lakeside Park. 8p.m. No charge.
RC Electric Buggy and truggy dirt track racing, at 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. [email protected]
Thurs. Aug. 25Shakespeare. Nelson Youth
Theatre’s “The Tempest” at Lower Gyro Park (VernonSt.) 2 p.m., donation, bring chairs, etc. For more info contact 250 354-7906 or email: [email protected]
Fri. Aug. 26Baby Anaya’s Birthday Bash.
Lakeside Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family event and fundrais-er to support Anaya’s miracu-lous welbeing (see pg.2). BBQ, live music, children’s entertain-ment and a fundraising auction both silent and live. Everyone welcome to celebrate.
Celebrate a decade of car-sharing in the Kootenays. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carshare office, 410 Hall St. behind the New Grand Hotel. for more info email [email protected]
Art Slam will be displayed or performed. There will also be a silent auction on many of the art pieces and a wine & cheese reception with additional enter-tainment. Tickets $10-20 slid-ing scale, available at ANKORS or at the door.
Unity Music Festival. Two nights of music and fun in the Slocan Valley on August 26 & 27. Great acts including Ganga Giri, Gisto and the Reggae Allstars, Mista Chatman and Buck Lee, Pauline Lamb, Adham Shaikh, Shades of Loud, Lokal Motif, Wolfpack and more. Early bird tickets only $45 for the weekend-kids 12 and under are free. www.unitymusicfesti-val.ca. Volunteers and vendors needed. 250-226-7902.
Heartlab Exhibit and workshop at Touchstones Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson.Opening Reception 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Exhibit runs through to Nov.13
Sun. Aug. 28Inviting Wholeness, Sharing
Power workshop. The Studio,
182 Baker St. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Introduce skills for, finding calm, clarity and empowerment aswell as speaking and listen-ing in ways that help you work more effectively with others. Workshop is free with a sug-gested price of $80 to those who can pay. Find more info visit www.roadtocompassion.com. or email [email protected]
Summer Short Film Festival. Lakeside Park, 8 p.m. A night of locally made short films uder the stars.This is a free event brought to you in part by the Kootenay Express
Do you have an event you want everyone to know about? Submit your event listing at: www.expressnews.ca
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ongoing eventsWednesdaysDowntown Nelson Local
Market. 400 block of Baker St. 9:30a.m. - 3p.m.
Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre 11 a.m. – noon. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909
Nelson Women’s Centre Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916
Kids Art in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Naturalist Program, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909
Darts at the Nelson Legion. 7:30p.m. 250-352-7727
ThursdaysFitness in the Park, Kokanee
Visitors’ Centre. 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 250-354-1909
Nelson Women’s Centre. Drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916
Jerry’s Rangers Childrens program. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-1909
Toastmasters: Improve your public speaking, communica-tion and leadership skills. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. www.toastmasters.ca
Kids Art in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1p.m. – 3p.m.
Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic. 9:30a.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248
Naturalist Program, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909
FridaysStories in the Park with
Richard Rowberry. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-1909
Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 8a.m. – 9a.m. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909
Gender Outlaws, a support and social group for trans and gender diverse folks. 250-354-5362
SaturdaysCottonwood Market 9:30a.m.
at Cottonwood Falls ParkNaturalist Program, Kokanee
Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909
Colin Payne Nature Photography Workshop. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 19:30p.m. – 5p.m. Explore many of the features of your camera. Sign up for class by calling KVC, 825-4723
Touchstones Nelson is offering extra free guided tours of the Permanent Museum with paid admission. July 16 - Aug. 20. Helen Miles 250-352-9813
Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 8a.m. – 9a.m. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909
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
SundaysKids matinee. Kokanee
Visitors’ Centre. Classic kids movies. 5:30 - 6:30. 250-354-1909
Movies in the Park. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 9p.m. Weekly family movies from nature films to old clas-sics. 250-354-1909
RC Electric Buggy and truggy dirt track racing, at 6 mile North Shore, 11a.m. [email protected]
Fitness in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 8:30a.m. – 9:45a.m. 250-354-1909
St. John’s Lutheran Church Service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 21 Silica St. 250-354-3308
A Hike in the Woods. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-1909
Cribbage at the Legion bever-age room, 19:45p.m. 250-352-7727
Ascension Lutheran Church Service 10:15a.m. 1805 Silverking Rd. All are welcome. 250-352-2515
Quaker Meetings at 723 Ward St. Upstairs. 10a.m. 250-354-3859. Everyone welcome
Texas Hold’em Poker at the Nelson Legion. 19p.m. Last Sunday of every month. 250-352-7727
MondaysNaturalist Program, Kokanee
Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 250-354-1909
Pool Table Nights, Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill
La Leche League (breast-feeding information and sup-port). 3rd Monday of each month, except July/August. 10 - 11:30 a.m. 319 Silica St. 250-352-3583
Heritage Harmony Barbershop Chorus. Welcoming anyone! Tim 250-825-9694 or John 250-352-6892
Drum Circle! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. 3374 South Slocan Village Rd. Old Church Hall. Beginners welcome. Joel 250-226-0068
Yoga in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 11a.m.– noon. Sharlene Bund. 250-354-1909
TuesdaysFitness in the Park, Kokanee
Visitors’ Centre. 8:30a.m. – 9:45a.m. 250-354-1909
Jerry’s Rangers Childrens program. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 10a.m. – 11a.m. 250-354-1909
Breast Cancer Support Group. Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. Noon on every 4th Tuesday. Alice 250-352-6223 or Nadine 250-359-7777
Kids Crafts with Romany. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-1909
Kids Art in the Park, Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 1p.m. – 3p.m.
Acupuncture for Addictions. Free drop-in clinic, 1:30p.m. Located at 333 Victoria St., 2nd Floor. 250-505-7248
Nelson Women’s Centre drop-in. Noon - 4p.m. Free clothing and food. 420 Mill St. 250-352-9916
Science in the Park. Kokanee Visitors’ Centre. 7:30p.m. - 8:30. 250-354-1909
Events Friday, August 19to Sunday, August 28stuffHappens
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theClassifieds
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ArtCAN YOU HELP me get my art framed? example: http://maryevergreen.dev ian tar t .com/gallery/#/d3abgpt 250-551-2367 message or email [email protected]/
Bikes2 1983 HONDA PA50 mopeds. Asking $650 each, keen to sell both. Call 306-314-07522008 RED HONDA CBR125R sports motorcycle still under war-ranty. Asking $2,288 obo. Phone: 250-352-5757
Automotive-Tires/Parts/Other
NEW DOUBLE-WIDE STEEL Carport $10,000 (retail price $12,000+shipping) 22' x 20' x 8' W/certified engineered drawings. 250-366-0074215 60R15 ARCTIC claw winter tires. Virtually new. $550 set of 4. Call Andrea 250-352-2025Automotive-Trucks/
SUVs/VansFOR SALE. 1989 GMC Vandura 1500 Camper Van, 193,000 kms. runs well. $1700. OBO 250-352-16951991 MAZDA B2600I, 4x4,4cyl, blown headgasket new rad,spare top-end,two water pumps,computer works,lots extra parts.$500 OBO. 250-505-503493T100 FOR PARTS? All good except head gasket. Cool fender flares, canopy,airflow tailgate. Nick 250-352-5555
ChildrenFRONT & REAR facing car seat, 3yrs old, cushy, cup & snack holders. $50 Call Andrea 250-352-2025
ComputersVIEW SONIC PROJECTOR for
sale. Great price, hardly used. Compact. [email protected] 250-505-0493
Home & GardenSMALL VIKING WRINGER-WASHER, in excellent condition. $100. Great for apartments, or cabins. Phone 250-777-4438NEW KITCHEN! GOOD portable dishwasher, fridge,microwave for sale. Leave message. 250-505-2158
Lost & FoundLOST, CAMERA ON Whitewater Glacier Trail, July 31. Red Canon camera in purple case. 250-354-8672LOST SAT. JULY 29 at bannock point. Grey bag with snorkles and mask call 250-226-7703LOST: BLUE AND beige back-pack top containing toiletries near Safeway. Please return to 250-352-1190.LOST BLACK MANX (no tail), short-haired, white in ears, July 30 at 5250 Callbeck Road, off Hwy 6. 250-352-0940 or email [email protected]
Misc. for SaleBABY STUFF: BABYTREKKER carrier, bassinette (homemade, super functional), babytrend expedition jogging stroller. Call 250-505-5098COMPUTERS FOR SALE, $30-$150, XP/Windows 7 systems, email me for specs & prices, Jordan, Castlegar, 250-608-3548, [email protected]
Misc. WantedWILL PAY FOR wood/insula-tion/plywood/scraps for building project. Can take down old struc-tures for you. 250-551-4169
Music & DanceWELL LOVED UPRIGHT piano that needs tuning and TLC. On Granite Rd. $150 firm. 250-509-0273
FOR SALE: B-52 100w amp $300, Tascam 2488 digital recorder $300. 250-551-5172
Real EstateBEAUTIFUL HOME ON Lower Six Mile Road includes mort-gage helper suite. 250 825-4181 [email protected] http://2769lowersixmilerd.wordpress.com
Recreational Vehicles
AWNING FOR RV (or a deck) 10ft all parts in good condition $225 OBO 250-352-1697
Rentals2 BDRM MOBILE on acreage lower six mile. $900 plus utilities. Dog considered 250-509-0195BRIGHT, ONE BEDROOM suite. Uphill. Employed, long term renter preferred. N/s, N/p. References required. $675 utilities included. Call 250-352-0663.3 BDRM, 1 BATH upper suit in Fairview. Shared laundry. $1400 all included. Call Amy 250-352-01041 BEDROOM + Den @ Silver Bay Condo (November) $1200 (incl. heat & water). Contact [email protected]. One Pet okay.BACHELOR SUITE FOR rent
only 10 minutes from Nelson. New flooring & paint, in-suite laundry, $700/month utilities included. 250-352-21002 LEVEL, 3+ BDRM.,2 bath, patio, sunny, clean, on bus route, np/ns, w/d. Sept.1. $1350.00 + util. 250-352-0091BEAUTIFUL, LARGE 1 bed-room suite in Blewett. Lots of windows,outdoor patio, shared laundry. $1000 /month plus utilities. Contact Paula 604-724-4795ONE BEDROOM APT for rent. Located in Nelson. Call 250-505-5384 for details. Avail. Sept 1.WATERFRONT FURNISHED RUSTIC Log Cabin $1050/month no smoking Sept 11 - June 12 Please call 250-825-3454
Rentals WantedQUIET, RESPONSIBLE, NON-SMOKERS seek 3 bedroom house in Nelson for September 1st. References available. 250-505-5331
Sports Equipment300$, LIKE NEW skis Rossignol bandit 163cm woman, touring bindings diamir, boots, collab-sable pools, skins. 250-505-5351BROWNING COMPOUND BOW with case. $150. 250-399-4890
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