34 YEARS LATER, BOOK LAUNCH, READINGS, MUSIC: Tuesday, May 1, 7:30pm, to mark 34 years since Nelson's David Thompson University Centre closed. Reading: Winlaw's Tom Wayman and Vernon's John Lent, with music by Lent and Mark Nishihara, Oxygen Art Centre, 302 Vernon St (alley entrance), Nelson. Admission by donation.

A PRESENTATION, DOES HUMANITY HAVE A FUTURE, by PAUL HANLEY, author of the book ELEVEN, journalist, environmentalist, and recipient of numerous awards for his writings on the environment, sustainable development and agriculture. SATURDAY, APR. 21, 7pm BRILLIANT CULTURAL CENTRE, 1876 Brilliant Rd, Castlegar. Free admission. Book available for sale. For more info: www.elevenbillionpeople.com

AUTHOR DIANA COLE READS FROM HER BOOK 'Sideways: Memoirs of a Misfit' presenting the life of a young Nikkei female protagonist, who is born in an Idaho internment camp. She will also present a short documentary film 'Hidden Internment'. This free event takes place on Saturday, Apr. 21, 4pm at the Kaslo & District Public Library.

CRESTON VALLEY BIRD FEST: May 11, 12, 13. Guided birding tours, keynote address by owl expert James Duncan, photography workshop with Lyle Grisedale, farm tours, art projects, first nations perspective, kayaking, stars, and more. Online registration opens Apr. 3. www.crestonvalleybirds.ca

DOES HUMANITY HAVE A FUTURE? Join us for a special presentation for Earth Day 2018 by Paul Hanley, journalist, environmentalist and author of the book ELEVEN, Sunday, Apr. 22, 7pm at St. Saviour's Anglican Pro-Cathedral, 701 Ward St, Nelson. Free admission. Book available for sale. For more info: www.elevenbillionpeople.com

FAMILY YOGA AT REDFISH PARENT AND CHILD TIME! Celebrate spring with fun easy family yoga poses! Liv Hilde will be at Parent and Child Time at Redfish School, Friday Apr. 27, 9:30-11:30am. More info: jpoetsch@cbal.org, 250-229-2167. A Kootenay Lake Family Network and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy program. Like us on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Kaslo/Balfour.

I SAW AN ANGEL TODAY: Local Author, Marcelline Moore Book launch, Apr. 22, 1pm at The Front Room, 9001 Front St, Nelson.

JEWETT SCHOOL SPAGHETTI DINNER: Thursday, Apr. 26, 6-8pm, Jewett School. $12/plate, $30 for family of 4, $7 age 6-12, 5 and under free. Includes: spaghetti w/sauce, salad, garlic toast & dessert. Jewett 50/50 draw will be done that evening, $5 for 10 tickets, 3 prizes of equal value. All proceeds go towards Fort Steele trip. Tickets available at Jewett/JVH Schools.

KOOTENAY CHAPTER OF Vaccine Choice Canada PRESENTS: 'Vaxxed: From Cover Up to Catastrophe' - the film they don't want you to see, Thursday, Apr. 19, 7pm, 266 Baker St, Nelson. Edda West from Vaccine Choice Canada will be leading the subsequent discussion. Free admission, donations welcome. Seating is limited so come early.

MISSING EASTER EGGS! At Vimy Park or along the beach in Kaslo. Please return to the Pennywise office, 400 A Ave. Sweet reward for their safe return!

READY, SET, LEARN AT REDFISH SCHOOL! Inviting all 3, 4 and 5 year olds to come to the Kindergarten Room on Tuesday, April 24, 9am-11:15am. Enjoy crafts, activities, play time and circle time with Mrs. Makeiv the Kindergarten teacher. Connect with the new Public Health Nurse, Allison Exner. Register with Julie Poetsch: 250-229-2167 or jpoetsch@cbal.org Offered by Redfish School and CBAL.

SÉAN MCCANN, widely known as a member of internationally renowned band, Great Big Sea, has spent the last 20 years sailing around the world enamouring audiences from Copenhagen to California. Now a solo artist and mental health advocate, McCann combines his traditional musical folk roots with his "music is medicine" message to audiences while supporting his latest release, There's a Place. www.seanmccannsings.com Date: Sunday, Apr. 29 at 7pm, Location: The Old Theatre, 185 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, Tickets: $25 at www.theoldtheatre.com

THE OSPREY MOUNTAIN GRILL at the Balfour Golf Course is opening for lunches Apr. 13, 11am-5pm. May 1, full hours 8am-8pm, breakfast, lunch and dinners. Welcome back! 250-229-4113.

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA MIXED CHORUS: Featuring the Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers, Monday, Apr. 30, at Nelson United Church, 602 Silica St. 250-352-2822. Tickets at church office or Eddy Music on Baker St, $15 Adults; $10 Youth; Under 6 years old are free.

USA - INLAND NW TOY SHOW CLASSIC: Saturday, Apr. 21, Spokane Valley Event Center, 10514 E. Sprague. Vintage, collectibles, new & other fine treasures. Buy, Sell, Trade! Early bird: 9-10am, $10USD. General public: 10am-3pm, $3USD. Kids under 10 Free. Contact Renee, 509-990-4325 or email taylorsdiecast@gmail.com

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.

MOVING SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! 943 Dogwood Dr, South Slocan, Saturday & Sunday, Apr. 21 & 22, 8am-4pm. Household items, tools, electronics, yard tools, outdoor furniture & much more.