Events & Marketplace

A LANGHAM GALLERY OPENING on Friday, May 17, 7-9pm. "Riverspines" by Tanya Pixie Johnson: mixed media works informed by Sinixt Nation stories/culture surrounding the Slocan river. Also, "Waggle Dance": new encaustic (beeswax) paintings by Nelson artist Erica Konrad. Exhibitions run until June 30.

AWARD-WINNING ONE ACT PLAY "I, Claudia" by Kristen Thomson, performed by Lynn van Deursen, returns to the Langham Theatre in Kaslo. Friday, May 31, & Saturday, June 1, 7:30 pm. Tickets $12 at Willow Home Gallery & Sunnyside Naturals. (PG 13).

CASTLE THEATRE MOVIE NIGHTS: Friday, May 17: The Shining; Monday, May 20: Aliens. More info: www.theoldtheatre.com

DON'T MISS JIMMY BOWSKILL & THE BLUES CARAVAN 2013 TOMORROW'S GUITAR HEROES: Featuring Joanne Shaw Taylor UK Bart Walker USA, Friday, May 24, 8pm The Capitol Theatre, Nelson. Tickets $32.50-Adult, $22.50-Youth, online at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or charge by phone 250-352-6363.

DROP-IN COFFEE TIME at Slocan Park Hall, everyone welcome! Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am (May 8-June 26) $2 drop-in, coffee/tea $1.50. Slocan Valley Rec for info, 250-226-0008.

FAMILY and FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE Barbara & Jack Foley's 50th Wedding Anniversary!! Please join them Saturday, June 1, 1-4pm, at their home 324 River Lane (formerly E Ave).

GATHERING OF EAGLES: Convergence for a Pipeline and Tanker Free BC, June 2, Castlegar, Brilliant Cultural Center, 1pm-5:30pm, featuring: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Joan Phillip, Penticton Band Councillor. Gerald Amos, Former Chief Councillor of the Haisla First Nations, by donation. To volunteer or for more info, visit: www.usccdoukhobors.org/kruna/kruna.htm 250-825-4517 or nadia@netidea.com

HARROP HARVEST FESTIVAL, SUNDAY, SEPT. 15: Planning your garden? Plan ahead! Vendors of vegetables, fruit, plants, crafts, food, please take note. Also, Buskers, reserve your space early. Call 250-229-4740..

HOLLEY RUBINSKY WILL READ from her new collection of stories, "South of Elfrida," and talk about writing at the Kaslo and District Public Library, Saturday, May 25 at 4 pm. Thirty-five entertaining minutes. The event is free. See you there!

I CAN'T KEEP FROM SINGING! Summer choral workshop for singers of ALL abilities, July 22-26. Coaching, lessons, small groups, all available from July 19-21. Sliding scale available. Co-conductors Eva Bostrand, Karen Behn. Registration information/details: www.kaslosummerworkshops.ca 250-353-2983..

KASLO LOGGER SPORTS has been SUPER-SIZED!!! Two action packed days of logging competition. Tree Climbing, Log Rolling, Axe Throwing and much more. Saturday, May 18 has Novice and Intermediate events and Sunday, May 19 has Men's, Women's and Open events. Both days feature Canadian Championship Competition. 11:30am to 4:30pm at Kaslo's Vimy Park. Don't miss it! sodasprings@netidea.com for more info

KASLO SATURDAY MARKET is looking for vendors and performers, June 8-Sept. 21. Contact Colleen at kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com or 250-366-0061.

KOOTENAY ROCK, GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL SHOW & SALE: June 8 & 9, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Castlegar Complex, 2101 6th Ave, Castlegar. Great Family Fun! Adults $4, Youth 6-12 $2, Under 6 Free. www.kokaneerockclub.ca

LANGHAM EVENT: "MAD WORDS UNDER MT. LOKI", an evening of two short Japanese-style satirical plays written, produced, directed and acted by some Kaslovians. The performance will be followed by delectable Asian food and tea. Admission is free. May 24, 6:30pm, Langham Theatre, Kaslo. This event is made possible by Columbia Basin Trust and many hours of volunteer work of the Langham Asian Canadian Heritage Month group. Please join us!

LARDEAU VALLEY MARKET every Sunday, June 9-Sept.-15, 10am-2pm, excluding Sunday, August 4. Vendors and entertainers please contact links@lardeauvalley.com for info and applications.

LOOKING FOR VENDORS for Kaslo Garden Fest, May Days, Monday, May 20. Email: kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com

ONE VOICE: Kuimba Choir with friends Moyo Marimba. Saturday, May 25, St. Andrews United Church, Kaslo, 7 pm. Tickets $10, available at Willow and Sunnyside. Children under 12 free.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY May 19, 8am-10:30am, Kaslo Legion Hall. Sponsored by Kaslo Legion Ladies' Auxiliary.

SALMO & AREA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SOCIETY AGM: May 16, 7pm at Salmo Chamber Office. Everyone welcome.

THE MISHRAS, an evening of Indian Classical Music, three generations of musicians playing Sitar and Tabla, Wednesday, May 15, 7:30pm in the Langham Theatre. Tickets $15, available at Sunnyside & Willow and at the door. www.music-of-benares.com, www.thelangham.ca

WEST KOOTENAY SMOKE N STEEL CAR CLUB meets every 3rd Monday of the month in Trail at 6:30pm in the Crown Point Lounge. For all car enthusiasts, new members welcome! www.smokensteelcarclub.com

WHERE TO GO AFTER THE PARADE? The Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary Society, 111 years young, invites you to their famous Tea, May 20, 12:30-3pm at the United Church. Tickets are only $5 each at the door, with bake table, crafts, 50-50 and door prizes. Best value, best sandwiches, best cakes and best of all, you will be supporting the health and well-being of our community.

WOOL SALE: Friday, May 10, 10am-1pm, old main lobby of Kootenay Lake hospital. All proceeds to Hospital Auxillary.

CANCELLED---BALFOUR HALL'S $ELLWHATYAWANTA $ALE: Saturday, May 18, 9am-2pm. $ell it here! Table bookings, 250-229-5265..

CASTLEGAR ESTATE SALE: Big record collection, Saturday May 18, 8am-2pm, Sunday May 19 8am-noon. 2308 Columbia Ave.

GARAGE SALE: May 18-19, 9am to 4pm, 7492 Upper Balfour Road. Four P235/75R15/105S Toyo summer tires w/rims; lawn furniture and miscellaneous items.

GARAGE SALE: Quality furniture, coins, stamps & much more. May 18, 19 at 2567 Norns Rd, Pass Creek.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS PLUS MORE: May 18, 19, 7366 Jmaeff Road, top of Perry's Hill, approximately 1.5kms north of Valleyview Golf Course, 9am-4pm.

SALE - SATURDAY, MAY 18: Antiques and collectables at 433 B Avenue, Kaslo, 9am-2pm.

YARD SALE RAIN OR SHINE: Sunday, May 19 from 8 am to 1 pm. All household items including pots/pans/dishes/cutlery, some newer electronics still in the box, some antique items, lamps, books, pictures, safe, shop tools, gardening equipment, lawnmower, ladders, many items too numerous to mention. 817 A Avenue, Bill Seafoot's old house.

YARD SALE!!! Saturday, May 18 8:30am-3pm. 7565 Upper Balfour Rd.

YARD SALE: Saturday May 25-26, 9am-2pm. 1746 Hwy 31, Balfour.

COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY MARKET: Saturdays, 9:30am-3:00pm, May 18-Oct. 26. Cottonwood Falls Park. Downtown Nelson Local Market, Wednesdays 10am-4pm, June 12-Sept. 25. 400 Block Baker St. MarketFest, Fridays, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, 6pm-10pm, 200 & 300 Blocks Baker.

SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK ANGUS BEEF: Homegrown, sides/quarters, $100 freezer packs, dog bones 50lbs for $49.99. Government inspected, no GMOs, antibiotics, tranquilizers, taste tenderness certified. Home of the happy cows, always delivered. Wayne Savinkoff, 250-226-7054..