A HALLOWEEN TEA FUNDRAISER: Presented by Kaslo Hospital Women's Auxiliary Saturday, Oct. 27, 12:30-3pm at the Legion Hall, $7 includes food and drink. Children under 5 free. Silent Auction, door prizes, crafts, jewellery, Lucky 7 & bake table. All ages welcome. Costumes optional.

ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR/FLU CLINIC: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 10am-3:30pm, Kaslo Primary Health Centre. Open house, many interactive and informative displays!

CATHEDRAL COFFEE & HIGH TEA: Saturday, Nov. 3. Morning coffee, 10-11:30am; cinnamon bun & Oso Negro coffee $6 OR High Tea, 2-3:30pm; sandwiches, sweets & tea, $6. Handmade gifts & goodies, ready for giving. Come and relax, bring a friend. St. Saviour's Anglican Pro-Cathedral (corner of Ward & Silica, Nelson).

DENTAL HYGIENE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. Join Christine Chore, Dental Hygienist, for a free informative talk about dental care, tips and tricks for brushing and a mini dental check-up! Christine is coming to Parent and Child Time at Redfish School on Friday, Oct. 26, 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.

DR. DUNCAN GRADY IN KASLO: Saturday, Nov. 3, 9am-12noon, St. Andrew's Heritage Hall. Duncan's professional experience includes 36 years of psychotherapy in addictions, trauma, death and dying. He has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate of Divinity. He is an elder of the Circle of Indigenous Nations Society. He currently co-leads retreats and works with communities impacted by lateral violence, drug overdose and death. Duncan provides training and consultation in health, well-being, spirituality, trauma and dying. In this workshop we will look at how we approach death, exploring how it is directly related to how we approach life. The two are not separate. Thus, we can't talk about dying without including living. Are we afraid of life? Is it difficult to "let go" in life? Do we have a habit of "unfinished business"? Duncan will speak to this, using the Medicine Wheel teachings of the Siksika/Sauk and the Perennial Tradition. Cost of the workshop is $10 suggested donation to the Hospice Society of North Kootenay Lake. Please email hospice@kaslo.org or call 250-353-2299 for more information or to register.

FALL FLEA MARKET AT SLOCAN LEGION HALL: Sunday, Oct. 28, 11am-3pm. Featuring antiques, collectables, curios, artisan crafts, flea market items and bake sale. Call 250-355-2822 to reserve your table, $5-$10. Entry by donation.

LILLIE & COHOE RENOVATION MADNESS SALE: Two days only, Oct. 26, 9am-6pm and Oct. 27, 9am-3pm. Loads of hats, fabric remnants, and a contest! It all happens at the studio, come to alley entrance of 320 Vernon St, Nelson.

NELSON NORDIC CROSS COUNTRY SKI SWAP: 11am-12:30pm, Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Rod & Gun Club, 801 Railway St, Nelson.

ROCK'N'ROLL HALLOWEEN DANCE with RUCKUS at the Slocan Valley Legion, 502 Harold St, Slocan on Saturday, Oct. 27. Door opens at 9pm. Prizes for best costumes. Tickets: $15 at Mountain Valley Station in Slocan or phone 250-355-2672 to reserve. The Legion welcomes members & guests.

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT: Saturday, Nov. 3, 6:30pm sharp at Slocan Valley Legion, 502 Harold St, Slocan. $30 Buy-in. Advance tickets at Mountain Valley Station in Slocan or phone 250-355-2672 to reserve. BC Gaming rules will apply. The Legion welcomes members & guests.

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.

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.

LOCAL GROWN ORGANIC HAZELNUTS. 250-359-7773.

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.