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Events
1273 BIRCH, WEST TRAIL: Saturday, 10am -2pm, weather permitting. Gift baskets, Watkins, Melaleuca stock to clear.
ROBERT MENARD: Freeman-on-the Land Returns to Nelson! Don't miss this brilliant presenter as he educates us how to lawfully and peacefully withdraw from society's rules and gain benefits we never knew we had! Learn the real difference between acts, statutes and laws; what your Birth Certificate really means; how your SIN makes you a government agent- and everything else you never knew about being free in our society. Sunday, May 18, Rod & Gun Club, Nelson, 2pm-5pm (Magnificent Deception, youtube). Tickets $15, $20/door: PackRat Annie's, Nelson; Clive's Coffee Shops, Trail.
A TEST OF WILL - FINDING OPPORTUNITY IN CHANGE. With Warren MacDonald, double-amputee mountain climber/motivational speaker. Slocan Park Hall. Wednesday, May 14th, 7pm. Minimum $5 donation towards Take Back the Power. Limited seating available. Reserve at SVRC 226-0008
AMAZONE WOMEN DRUMMERS FROM GUINEA: With Adham Shaikh, Wednesday, May 21, Spiritbar-Nelson, $18/advance-Eddy Music, www.mountainthunderpresents.com
BEAVER VALLEY MAY DAYS: Lots of fun at Haines Park in Fruitvale, May 23-25. Friday night, exciting fireworks! Saturday, Kids races, activities and an excellent train ride to Beaver Falls (1-5pm). Saturday and Sunday, Little League and slow pitch tournaments, concession, beef BBQ and beer gardens.
BOTTLE DRIVE... VALHALLA WILDERNESS PROGRAM: Pickup from Crescent Valley to Slocan, 9am-12pm, Saturday, May 31st.
CALLING ALL CLOWNS, BANDS, FLOATS, GROUPS AND GROUPIES...You are all invited to enter the Kaslo May Day Parade, Monday, May 19, 11am-1pm. The only parade that goes around twice now has an expanded route...and room for all! Call Pennywise 1-800-663-4619 for more information.
CHESS TOURNAMENT: May 24, 9am start, Nelson Senior Center, 717 Vernon St, $10. Chris 352-3527.
EDIBLE VALLEY WALK: Discover the native plants around us that are good enough to eat! Instr: Libby Ruljanich, Saturday, May 24th. Noon-3pm. Meet at Slocan Park Hall. Fee: $15 & $25/family. Register by May 20th. SVRC 226-0008.
FRIENDS PARENT WORKSHOP: Wednesday, May 14, Nelson Board office, 570 Johnstone Rd, 7-8:30pm. Learn more about child anxiety. This event is free but registration is needed. Contact trichardson@sd8.bc.ca or 352-6681.
GARDENFEST IN NEW DENVER: Saturday May 24, 10am-3pm, Friday Market site-all things for and from the garden. Vendors please phone DJ Wright, 358-7200. Spaces, $10. Proceeds to the Slocan Lake Garden Society.
HORSES! HORSES! HORSES! Kaslo Riding Club presents a demonstration of horsemanship and equestrian skills on Saturday, May 17th at the riding grounds on Arena Ave from 1-4pm. Everyone welcome to this fun family event.
IMPORTANT Kaslo May Day Parade Notice: Driving spectators MUST be within the parade circuit by 11:45. There will be no vehicle access after 11:45 at the following locations: Hwy 31 N (from Shutty Bench) will be blocked at A Ave and North Marine Drive, Hwy 31S (from Nelson) will be blocked at D Ave, and Hwy 31A (from New Denver) will be closed at Cross St. Please follow the directions of the traffic coordinators who will, at that time, direct you to alternate parking areas. Thank you for your cooperation. Kaslo May Days Parade Marshall.
KASLO MAY DAYS PARADE ENTRANTS...We'll meet you on B Ave and 5th St again this year between 10:30 and 11 am, Monday May 19. Parade starts at 12 Noon Sharp. Expanded parade route - still goes around twice - room for everyone. No need to pre-register...we'll catch you there! Questions?? Call Pennywise 353-2602! See you soon.
KASLO TRAILBLAZERS SOCIETY BRIDGE GRAND OPENING AND BBQ by donation, Saturday, May 17th, 12-2pm by highway pullout above bridge. No parking at site or on highway. Please walk to bridge.
KASPAR'S BAZAAR: A GIANT Community Yard Sale and Festival on Sunday, May 25th, from 9am-1pm, Cottonwood Falls Market in Nelson. A fundraiser for spinal cord injury victim Kaspar Shouldice. To rent a table (or car space) or to make a donation of a collectible item for the auction, call 505-2100.
LOCAL TALENT NIGHT AT THE LANGHAM: Saturday, May 31st. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets at the door, $10. A night of original music, poetry and slides with Robert Foster, Ann Waters, Jan van Gold, and members of the Mountain Weather Band.
MAY DAYS MUSIC IN THE KASLO LEGION LOUNGE! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Come and party with SONYA, GARY, JERRY AND FRIENDS! Saturday, May 17th, 8pm-midnight. No cover charge. All members and guests welcome. NO minors.
MAYFEST CELEBRATION: Saturday, May 24, 10am-1pm at the Waldorf School. Marionette play, crafts, music, snacks and more...
MEDICINE BUDDHA INITIATION by Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, Friday, May 23, 7pm and Practice, May 24/25, 9am-5pm. 6425 Sproule Creek Road. www.tcs.kics.bc.ca. Info: Oya 505-1198. Everyone welcome.
SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL SHELTER PRESENTS its first annual Dinner and Silent Auction Gala. Tickets $40/ea, available at Central Bark, Nelson Animal Hospital, All Play, Prestige, Zeto's Dog Spa and the Shelter. Auction items include a Kona bike, Hellman kayak, a cruise and much more. Call 352-2228 for more info.
SLOCAN VALLEY POKER PEDAL: Spend a day on the Rail Trail, Crescent Valley to Slocan Park, Sunday, May 25th, 11am, at Crescent Valley Trail head. Fee: $3/person to $8 family. Prizes, refreshments and more. Info 226-0008.
SOIREE EN FRANCAIS: An evening of French songs and music featuring Allison Girvan with members of Corazon, and Tidilidam, Friday, May 23, 7pm, United Church, 602 Silica St, Nelson. Tickets ($6 members/students, $12 non-members) available at Eddy Music and AFKO..
STARBELLY JAM 2008: July 19/20 is now accepting vendor applications, available online www.starbellyjam.org, deadline May 31, contact/info 250.227.6849 (Sabine).
THE VICTORIAN HOSPITAL OF KASLO Auxiliary Society is holding its annual May Day Tea on Monday, May 19th at the St. Andrews United Church from noon to 3pm. Admission is $5 for lunch, includes door prizes. Shop our Bake and Craft tables!
TRAIL WELLNESS FAIR: Thursday, May 15, Knox Hall, 1300 Pine Ave, 10am-3pm. Products/services options.
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Garage & Moving & Yard Sales
ANNUAL PLAY IT AGAIN KIDS GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 17, 12-5pm, 807 Baker St, Nelson. Fill a grocery bag for $5! All proceeds to charity. Cash only.
BALFOUR HALL'S SUPER $ELLWHATYAWANTA $ALE: $aturday, May 24, 9am-2pm. See you there! Table information, 229-5265.
CATHERINE DOUGLAS ESTATE/GARAGE SALE at 'A' Ave, Kaslo, May 17th, 10am-3pm. Includes St. Mark's plant sale. All proceeds to the church.
ESTATE SALE: Furniture, paintings, book cases, dining room suite, dishes, glassware, cutlery, electric appliances. 357-2527.
FAMILY YARD SALE: Saturday, May 17, 10am-??? D Ave, Kaslo (200 block, near ball field).
GARAGE/PLANT SALE: Geraniums, all colours; tomato plants... cherry & various beefsteak; discounted Avon products, etc, May 22-24, 10am-3pm, 4806 Fletcher Creek Rd.
JOINT YARD SALE: 5547 Slocan RiverRd, Winlaw, May 17&18, 9am-3pm, rain or shine, includes antiques, decorative accessories, collectibles, massage table, Kayak, a wide variety of household and hardware items in excellent condition. 226-7716.
MOVING: Couch, loveseat, kitchen set, bedroom suite, 50" TV, 10' boat, drums, weights, offers. 304-2949.
MULTI GARAGE/MOVING SALE: May 11-June 30, 10am-?, Cooper Creek (off Highway 31); Pitbull puppies, 7month, MUST GO. 366-4418.
THE KOOTENAY KANINES DOG SPORT GROUP is holding a GARAGE SALE in support of our up-coming charity dog agility trial. Good prices, good variety, no junk. Saturday, May 10, 9am-2pm. 409 West Beasley St, Nelson.
YARD SALE/FUNDRAISER: Kaslo Youth Centre, 201 A Ave, Saturday, May 17, 10am-2pm(?) & maybe Sunday. Support our Youth!
YARD SALE: Saturday, May 3, 9am-2pm, 1222 Green Rd, 1 km past Balfour.
WINLAW FARMERS' MARKET: Call for vendors, Sundays, 9am-3pm, May25-October. Kim 226-7862.
