Events & Markets

NORTHSHORE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Saturday, Apr. 26, 9am-1pm. Come sell your items, reserve today. Buy. Sell. Eat. Enjoy. EZ-Rock on location. On air give-aways! FREE admission! 12-Mile Storage, Nelson, 250-825-9666. www.12mile.ca

HUGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE IN SLOCAN CITY. Saturday, Apr. 26. Maps available at Mountain Valley gas station.

YARD & MOVING SALE: Friday-Sunday, Apr. 25-27. Tools, household & more, 6050 Slocan River Rd, Winlaw. 250-226-7230.

13th ANNUAL NELSON GARDEN FESTIVAL: If you're looking for garden or garden-related products, then do not miss this market! Saturday, May 10, 200 block of Baker St, Nelson, 10am-3pm. For more information, contact West Kootenay EcoSociety, 250-354-1909, markets@ecosociety.ca

1ST ANNUAL POULTRY & SMALL ANIMAL SALE: Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds, Relkoff Road, Robson. Saturday, May 3, 11am-5pm. ATM & Concession on-site, $5/table, box-stalls & cages available for additional costs. Information? Go to www.passcreekfair.com, email r_dsmith@shaw.ca

EARTHY ORGANIC FARM now carrying fertilizer products, organic seed, trays, free range eggs, fed organically & more.. check us out!! www.earthorganics.ca or call 250-367-9955.

EARTHY ORGANIC FARM now carrying organic fertilizer products, organic seed, plant trays, seedlings, veggie hanging baskets, Eggs from organically fed ranging chickens and more.. check us out!! www.earthorganics.ca or call 250-367-9955.

LAMB: Naturally raised, government inspected, cut & wrapped, $6.99/lb. 250-357-2263.

NATURALLY RAISED PORK from Heritage breeds. Spring and fall orders available. Government inspected facility. 250-368-5376.

THE SALMO VALLEY FARMERS MARKET will be hosting our Annual Plant Sale, Sunday, May 11, 11am-2pm at the Farmers Market site, member tables by donation. Contact salmovalleyfarmersmarket@gmail.com, 250-357-0032. Plan to come by for lunch, live music, local shopping & a few tasty treats.

17th ANNUAL WHOLE SCHOOL SPRING MARKET: On Saturday, May 10 from 10am-3pm come join us at The Whole School (5614 Hwy 6, Winlaw) to celebrate spring! There'll be loads of garden plants, super fun Kids Zone, BBQ concession, local artisans and vendors, silent auction, 'penny' raffle and more... only $2 at the entrance. Interested in vending or performing? Contact Jane 250-226-7737. Welcome Spring... see you there!

5TH ANNUAL CASTLEGAR GARDEN & NATURE FEST, Saturday, May 17, 10am-3pm at Castlegar Community Complex, 2101-6th Ave. All things Gardening! Music & Food, Vendors welcome. Info: castlegargardenfest@shaw.ca

ANNUAL MINOR HOCKEY AWARDS NIGHT AND AGM: Sunday, Apr. 27, 5pm at the Kaslo rink. Everyone welcome to attend Awards Presentations, AGM will follow. Kaslo & District Minor Hockey Association needs you! Let's work together to keep Minor Hockey a positive presence in our community. New board members needed. For more information contact your team manager, email kaslominorhockey@gmail.com or call 250-353-3253.

ARGENTA FILM NITE: A SHOW OF SOLIDARITY Saturday, Apr. 26, 7pm, Argenta Hall. We proudly present three local multi-award winning film artists: 1. Marion Needoba's EYES IN THE FOREST - a portraiture of Jim Lawrence - a restrained study of landscape and wildlife and a conversation between two artists and their art forms. 2. Jim Lawrence's LIFE ON CLEAR WATER - a contrast in composition that focuses on the gentle ways of the wild using clips of daily life along Kootenay Waterways with lyrical scenes to soothe the soul. Following last autumn's Argenta screening of "Gold Fever" We now Showcase: 3. Rachel Schmidt's DEFENSORA "...a deeply moving testimonial to incredible courage in the face of wanton brutality and a shining tribute to the human quest for justice", Maude Barlow. Meet the Artists, Refreshments, Admission by donation to the Guatemalan Women's Legal Defense Fund.

BALFOUR CHURCH GUILD Spring Coffee Party, Art Show & Sale Saturday, May 3. Coffee Party 10am-noon; Art Show 10am-2pm, Balfour Hall, Busk Road. Bake Sale, deli, plants. Door Prizes. Admission $3. Please join us for Oso Negro coffee and goodies as we showcase local art and pottery.

BENEFIT DANCE FOR YOUNG MOTHER who needs a kidney transplant, Saturday, May 3, Lardeau Valley Community Hall, Meadow Creek, 9pm-1am, doors open 8pm, Live music by Redeyed Soul, admission $10/person, door prizes & auction. Sorry no minors.

CRESTON VALLEY BIRD FEST: Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2014. Celebrate the art, the agriculture, and the birds of the Creston Valley. Expert-led birding tours, presentations, photography workshop with Jim Lawrence, keynote address by Dave Quinn; medicinal plant, organic dairy farm, art studio tours and more. Register at www.crestonvalleybirds.ca. For more info: 250-428-4342.

DEATH CAFE: Fourth and final, May 13, 7pm at Vienna Cafe. Dr. Trevor Janz - main speaker, must register, 250-354-4417. sunvann@yahoo.ca

DID YOU SAY ROLLER DERBY? Saturday, Apr. 26, Rossland Arena, Rossland. 5pm - Rossland Trail Roller Girls vs Castlegar's Dam City Rollers; 7pm - Salmo/Slocan's Valley Brutality vs Nelson's Killjoys. Beer Garden, 50/50 and Prizes www.kootenayrollerderby.com

DINNER WITH THE DOCTOR: Enjoy a FREE, delicious vegetarian meal & talk on Diet and Obesity with Dr. Sid Kettner GP/Lifestyle Medicine, Sunday, Apr. 27, 4:30pm. Trail S.D.A. church, 1471 Columbia Ave, Trail. Please reserve your spot: 250-368-3384.

FOOLING AROUND WITH SCIENCE. Inviting all young children (5 and under) and their parents to Jewett School's Ready, Set, Learn event. A morning of hands-on science activities, music, food and fun! Monday, Apr. 28, 9:30-11:30. Free, register with Elisa at Jewett StrongStart or at elisa.cbal@gmail.com A CBAL and Jewett School event. www.cbal.org

GET YOUR SUMMER READING LIST READY! Kaslo & District Public Library brings 45 BOOKS IN 45 MINUTES to St. Andrew's United Church Hall, Friday, May 9, 7pm. Celebrate great books with this fast paced, fun event! Free event, donations to the library accepted. Call 250-353-2942, email info@kaslo.bclibrary.ca for info.

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEUR but have hesitated taking the next step? Join us for an informative free session on becoming an entrepreneur. Me Inc. is a Basin Business Advisory (BBA) workshop for those who are considering starting a business. We will provide you with all the critical considerations you will need before taking your next step to becoming an entrepreneur. Free business advisement is also available. Next sessions: Apr. 24, Community Futures, Trail; May 6, Community Futures, Nelson. Time: 6.30-8pm. For info and to register visit www.cbt.org/bba or phone 1-855-510-2227 (please pre-register).

HOMEOPATHY FOR MEN is this year's theme for Homeopathy Awareness Month. 'Meet and Greet' homeopath Margo MacLaren on Thursday, Apr. 24, in front of Kootenay Co-op, 295 Baker St, from 10am-2pm. Win a book! Have a chat!

JUNO AWARD WINNER, BILL BOURNE LIVE: Blues, celtic, latin and more! Saturday, May 3, 8pm at the Langham, Kaslo. Tickets $20 at Sunnyside Natural, Willow and the door.

KASLO CONCERT SOCIETY PRESENTS bass-baritone David Kendall Stewart in recital on Friday, Apr. 25 at St. Andrew's United Church. Tickets at $22 from Figments in Kaslo or at the door. School age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. Further information at 250-366-4623 or email: sjdks@kaslo.org

KASLO GARDEN FESTIVAL APPLICATION available now. Monday, May 19, during Kaslo May Days. Email kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com or call Colleen at 250-366-0061.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH: Sleep Is For Sissies, Winlaw. Sunday, May 11. Farmers Market, Live Music.

MOTHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Slocan Legion, 502 Harold St, Slocan. Sunday, May 11, 8:30-11:30am. Adults $9, children 6 & under $5. Great food! Everyone Welcome.

MOTHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sunday, May 11, 9am-12pm, Passmore Hall, 3656 Old Passmore Rd, adults $9, children under 12, $5. Silent auction & plant sale. Prepared by Passmore Seniors Assoc.

NOBODY LIKES TO THINK ABOUT TICKS OR ABOUT LYME DISEASE but you can't sweep this bug under the rug. Author Vanessa Farnsworth brings Lyme Disease and her own journey to light in a special presentation, Monday Apr. 28, 7pm, at Kaslo & District Public Library. Farnsworth's book "Rain on a Distant Roof: A Personal Journey through Lyme Disease in Canada" examines the science behind this disease as she describes her struggle with its effects and her battle with an unprepared medical system. Free event sponsored by the Kootenay Library Federation and the library.

READY, SET, LEARN at REDFISH SCHOOL! Inviting all 3, 4 and 5 yr olds to come to the Kindergarten Room, Friday, Apr. 25, 9-11:30am. Enjoy crafts, play time and circle time with Mrs. Makeiv, the Kindergarten teacher. Also there, Kari McCulloch, PHN and Mara Sand, Dental Hygienist. Register by Thursday, Apr. 17 w/Julie Poetsch, 250-229-2167 or julieliteracy@hotmail.ca Offered by Redfish School and CBAL, www.cbal.org

REDFISH SCHOOL is HOLDING a COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE/CRAFT FAIR: Saturday, Apr. 26, 9am-1pm, at school. Tables, available to rent for $15. There will also be a concession stand and "Bubbles the Clown" will be on hand for face painting. More information or to reserve a table please call Julie, 250-229-2167 or julieandtommy@telus.net

SEED SAVERS: Apr. 27, 1:30-4, Lardeau Valley Hall. Patrick Steiner will report on several sessions of interest he attended during the Oregon Seed Alliance Conference: Saving hybrid seeds, native pollinators and how to attract them, growing carrot seed where it might cross with Queen Anne's Lace. Seed exchange also, so bring any seeds you want to share. Refreshments.

SEEDS & NELSON FOOD CUPBOARD presents the movie fundraiser event: INGREDIENTS, Monday, May 5, 7pm. Civic Theatre, Nelson. $10 general, $8 seniors and members of SEEDS. Silent auction, 50/50 draw.

SPRING HEALTH FAIR: Clean out the winter cobwebs and discover resources to rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. Certified Practitioners and Vendors of non-GMO products will showcase their services and wares as well as presentations will happen throughout the day. Vendors requiring table space must pre-register. Saturday May 3, 10am-4pm, Crescent Valley Hall. Admission $2. Table fee. $10 (+GST). For more info or to register, call Slocan Valley Rec 250-226-0008.

ST. LOUIS MUSIC NIGHT!! Friday, Apr. 25, 7pm, Fruitvale Memorial Hall. Performances by The Harmaniaks, Michael Gifford, Lois Allen, Don Birtch, Special Guest: Gary Morissette & Friends. Tickets $10. Fundraiser for harmonica students St. Louis trip. Contact Bert, 250-367-6612.

THE GALENA TRIO WILL PERFORM AT THE CAPITOL THEATRE on Saturday, Apr. 19 at 8pm. This trio, sharing a passion for the art of Chamber music, consists of Nelson clarinetist, Nicola Everton, pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon and cellist Johanne Perron. Tickets are $14 for students and $24 for adults and are available at www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca or phone 250-352-6363. Students from schools participating in the NOCS Outreach Program can access tickets at no cost. Presented by the Nelson Overture Concerts Society.

TRAIL HARMONY CHOIR'S ANNUAL CHORAL FESTIVAL returns to Charles Bailey Theatre, featuring various choirs and performers from Trail & area. Saturday, May 3, 7pm, Tickets $15/ea.

UPCOMING SHOWS IN NELSON: Sunparlour Players, Ruth Moody Band, The Kootenay Music Awards, Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra w/ Fish & Bird, and much more! Full calendar and details at ontheroadmanagement.com

WAVES ON THE LAKE HAIR DESIGN: 5th Annual MS Cut-a-Thon, Sunday, May 4, 10am-4pm, Prestige Lakeside Resort. In memory of Nina Arabia, minimum $20 donation. To book, call 250-352-9283.

WORLD LABYRINTH DAY: Walk as One at 1pm, Saturday, May 3, Lakeside Labyrinth, Nelson's Lakeside Park. Join with thousands around the world walking labyrinths at 1pm, local time, in each time zone. A labyrinth walk is a meditative tool for transformation, for inspiring a sense of peace and well-being. Labyrinth information on display. Free event, sponsored by the Nelson Community Labyrinth Group. Info. 250-352-9630.

CRAFT VENDORS WANTED for Kaslo May Days on May 18-20. Applications can be downloaded at www.KasloMayDays.com Questions? 250-718-7245 info@kaslomaydays.com