Events & Markets
Events
THE KOOTENAY SMOKEHOUSE EVENTS CENTER is the perfect place for your next Private Event! Offering an amazing venue space, fantastic central location and exceptional quality food and drinks, The Kootenay Smokehouse is excited to provide a Truly Local and Truly Special option for all your event needs! Make your next event the best it can be with Jesse and Callum at The Kootenay Smokehouse. 250-359-7665.
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PAT'S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR new location in recreation hall at Beaver Valley Manor (across from firehall), Fruitvale. Friday, Nov. 23, 10am-8pm, Saturday, Nov. 24, 10am-4pm.
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THE TWIN RIVERS COMMUNITY CHOIR presents "Songs of Comfort and Joy" Friday, Dec. 7 & Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Location: The Castle Theatre, 185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. Advance Tickets: Castlegar Realty & Mountain High Lighting. Cost: Adults, $15; Seniors, $10; Children & Students, $5. Concession and Wine Bar available.
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18TH ANNUAL BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE: Best Western, Nelson, Friday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 18. Admission $2.
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BACK POCKET FIRST AID FOR FAMILIES: Do you know what to do if your child is choking? Has a deep wound? Join Ana Beresford for a free informative talk about what to do in emergency situations. Ana will be at Parent and Child Time, Redfish School, Friday, Nov. 30, from 9:30-11:30am. More information: jpoetsch@cbal.org; 250-229-2167. Offered by Kootenay Lake Family Network, Redfish School and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy. Like us on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Kaslo/Balfour.
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BEAVER VALLEY LIONS BINGO every Wednesday at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Early bird 6pm and regular games 7pm.
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BRENT KENNEDY ELEMENTARY FALL MARKET: Saturday, Oct. 27, 10am-2pm, admission $1 (includes door prize entry). 20 vendors, bake sale, open concession. Follow the signs at the junction (Hwy 3A and Hwy 6).
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CHRISTMAS MARKET IN SILVERTON! Saturday, Dec. 1, 10am-3pm in the Memorial Hall. Exciting vendors, refreshments, sweet/savoury, draws for baskets. Come and support our talented artisans. 250-358-2475.
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CHRISTMAS TEA FOR SENIORS: Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-3pm. FREE! Transportation available from Castlegar to Slocan Park Hall. Please call to reserve a seat on the bus as spaces are limited. Slocan Valley Recreation 250-226-0008.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Yuletide Tea, Saturday, Nov. 17, 1139 Pine Ave, Trail, 1:30-3:30pm, admission $3 at the door. Craft table, bake table and door prize. Everyone welcome!
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GIANT BOOK SALE at Slocan Community Library, Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10am-2pm, 710 Harold St, Slocan.
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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to JV Humphries School, Kaslo. Remember that books make the perfect Christmas present. Come and find the best deals in books and gadgets, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 12-1pm, 3-5pm & 6-8pm; Thursday, Nov. 22, 12-1pm & 3-5pm. Hope to see you there!
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JEWETT SCHOOL TURKEY BINGO: Thursday, Nov. 29, 6pm. Doors open at 5:30pm, Bake Sale, 50/50 Draw. Come on out and win a Turkey or Ham at Jewett School.
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KASLO AND DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY IS HOSTING Janet Pearson: Singer, dancer, snowboarder, traveler, knitter, baker, herbalist, mother, hockey player, dirt biker, musician, philosopher, mountain biker, lover of life. She will be sharing a collection of poetry that took a lifetime to accumulate. Friday, Nov. 30 at 6pm.
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LOOKING FOR LANGHAM EVENTS? Check out our display ad in this issue or www.thelangham.ca
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MUSHROOM WORKSHOP & SWRDS AGM: Explore the world of mushroom cultivation with Professor Rob McCrae. Innoculate a cottonwood log with oyster spawn and learn how to maintain it so it bears for many years to come. Support the hosts of educational events such as this one by sticking around for the AGM (Slocan Lake Waterfront Restoration & Development Society) at 2pm. Coffee and tear provided, but pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Workshop and AGM will be held at W.E. Graham Community Centre at Harold & Giffin in Slocan, noon-3pm, Friday, Nov. 16.
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SKI WAXING FUNDRAISER by Valhalla Hills Nordic Ski Club: Bring your Nordic skis to be waxed on Dec. 1, 10am-2:30pm, outside the Silverton Christmas Craft Fair at the Silverton Memorial Hall, Silverton (also selling off old rental skis). Get your cross country skis waxed for a fun season of skiing this winter. All proceeds benefit the skier development program. Thank you V.H.N.S.C.
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THE CHAMBER OF MINES OF EASTERN BC will be hosting Minerals South 2018 on Nov. 21 and 22, 10am-4pm at the Trail Memorial Center. The trade show will feature booths, displays and posters relating to the local mining industry and geology. Public admission to the trade show is free. For information on the remainder of the conference, visit our website at www.cmebc.com or contact the Chamber at 250-352-5242.
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UPCOMING SHOWS IN NELSON: Nov. 10, Monkey Dragon ft. Adham Shaikh +Buckman Coe; Nov. 16, The Deep Dark Woods w/Kacy & Clayton; Nov. 23, Hey Ocean! w/Carmanah; Nov. 27, Stiff Little Fingers w/The Mahones. Full calendar and info at www.ontheroadmanagement.com
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WHO? The Old Tyme Country Band. WHAT? The Incomplete History of Country Music Part 3. WHEN? WHERE? Nov. 22 in Argenta, Nov. 23 & 24 at The Langham, Kaslo. WHY? WHY NOT? HOW? with musical ability some practice and commitment! Hosted by Jim Van Horn - see you there :)
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WINTER GEAR SWAP by Kaslo Outdoor Recreation and Trail Society, Sunday, Nov. 18, 1-4pm at Kaslo Heritage Hall, 500 4th St. Buy and sell skis, boots, snowshoes, skates, winter gear! Sellers: Gear drop-off from 1-2pm. Label gear with price, size and your name. 15% of price goes to KORTS. Items may be rejected due to condition. Pick up gear/money at 4pm. Buyers: Sale is from 2-4pm.
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Craft Fairs
"CHRISTMAS IN THE VALLEY" CRAFT FAIRE: Sunday, Nov. 18, 10-3pm at the Slocan Legion Hall, 502 Harold St, Slocan. Admission $1. Door prizes. We look forward to seeing you there!
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18TH ANNUAL BAKER STREET CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE: Best Western, Nelson, Nov. 16, 10am-7pm; 17, 10am-5pm & 18, 10am-3pm. Admission $2. Featuring over 40 local vendors.
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32nd ANNUAL PROCTER XMAS CRAFT & GIFT FAIR: Procter Hall, Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:30am-3pm. Variety of unique & handcrafted gifts, baked goods, light lunch available. For Vendor info please contact Caroline at taline@shaw.ca or leave a msg at 250-505-3560.
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ARGENTA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-5pm. Artisanal crafts, local food/baking, mulled cider, and more. Vendors welcome. Contact Marco & Chelsey 250-366-0075, chelseyleyshon@gmail.com
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BALFOUR HALL'S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE: Saturday, Dec. 1, 9am-3pm. Door prizes! Free admission! Accepting food hamper donations for Aimee Beaulieu Transition House. Info, 250-229-5265.
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CASTLEGAR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Sunday, December 2, 10am-4pm, $2 at the door, kids 12 & under, free.
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKET AT ROBSON HALL: Friday, Dec. 7, 3-8pm & Saturday, Dec. 8, 10am-4pm. Come out and shop unique handcrafted gifts. Admission $1. For vendor info call Elke, 250-365-7022.
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR FUNDRAISER hosted by Mount Sentinel Grads, Dec. 9, 10am-4pm in the gym. Vendors wanted! Contact marielerch@gmail.com
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KASLO CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE: Saturday, Dec. 1, 10am-4pm, Legion Hall. Over 30 vendors. Free admission!
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KOOTENAY ARTISAN FAIR: Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson, Nov. 23, 11am-7pm; Nov. 24, 10am-6pm; Nov. 25, 11am-4pm. $3 admission, $5 weekend pass, 12 & under free. 53 vendors, live music, portraits. Info? See us on Facebook.
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PAT'S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR new location in recreation hall at Beaver Valley Manor (across from firehall), Fruitvale. Friday, Nov. 23, 10am-8pm, Saturday, Nov. 24, 10am-4pm.
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SECOND ANNUAL TRAIL POTTERY CLUB CHRISTMAS SALE: Friday, Nov. 23, 4-7:30pm and Saturday, Nov. 24, 10am-2pm. Tons of Beautiful Locally Crafted Pottery, 1501 Cedar Ave, Downtown Trail. Lower level, in the VISAC Gallery.
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SELKIRK WEAVERS SALE: Friday, Nov. 16, 4-9pm; Saturday, Nov. 17, 9am-4pm, Canada's Best Value Inn, 11935 Columbia Ave, Castlegar. FREE ADMISSION.
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VHKAS CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, Dec. 1, 9:30am-4pm at Kaslo Seniors' Hall. Free admission. Soup and a Bun, by donation. Hope to see you there!
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Farmers Market
SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK ANGUS BEEF: Sides $3.99/lb; ground beef special, $100 freezer packs; 50lb dog bones, $49.99, soup bones and organs. Government inspected. Home of the Happy Cows. Wayne Savinkoff, 250-226-BEEF.
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TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade, locally grown & naturally raised beef. Grain & grass finished, available year round. Delivery to Nelson, Castlegar & Trail available. 250-428-4316 or find us on Facebook!
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