Events & Markets

15TH ANNUAL FLY FISHING SYMPOSIUM: Mar. 29/30, Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 9am-2pm, Castlegar Community Complex, free entry, door prizes, free kids tying table.

A NIGHT WITH FRIENDS at the Capitol Theatre with friends for a Pipeline-Free BC, Thursday, Mar. 27, 7-10pm.

A PERFECT NIGHT TO DROP BY THE DAM!! Saturday, Mar. 15, 8pm, "Right Out of Way", a four piece cover band from South Slocan will take to the stage for your listening pleasure!! Come enjoy the show and indulge in our Saturday night dinner feature: Steak and Prawns for only $18!!

AMAZING FILM FROM SAUDI ARABIA! Langham/FLIKS Film Series presents WADJDA, about a fiercely independent-minded young girl's effort to buy a bicycle for herself. Friday, Mar. 7, 7:30pm, Langham. Tickets at Sunnyside Naturals & Willow, $10, or at the door.

ARGENTA AUTHOR, ELLEN BURT READS from her new book “When the Path is Not a Straight Line", Wednesday, Mar. 19, 7pm, Kaslo & District Public Library. Please join us to hear Ellen talk about her writing process and read from her book at this free event sponsored by the library.

CHAMBER OF MINES OF EASTERN BC ANNUAL BANQUET: Saturday, Mar. 22, Hume Hotel. Mixer 5pm, dinner 6pm, $30/ea. Advance tickets at the chamber, 215 Hall St, phone 250-352-5242. Auction items appreciated. Speaker: Adam Travis, President, Colorado Resources Ltd. Table wine sponsored by TerraLogic Exploration and Eagle Plains Resources.

DEATH CAFE: Nelson, March 18, Vienna Cafe. Sorry, totally full, next maybe May. Info: sunvann@yahoo.ca

ECOSOCIETY'S 2014 NELSON GARDEN FESTIVAL Saturday, May 10, 10am-3pm. Booths available for garden-related items only. If interested, contact: markets@ecosociety.ca

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS in the LARDEAU VALLEY: A day long event offering a variety of topics and presentations. Sunday, Mar. 30, 9am-3pm, Lardeau Valley Hall. Preregistration required by Wednesday, Mar. 26 if attending the full day, in order to enjoy the lunch that will be offered. For more info/schedule and/or registration: lvemergencyprep@gmail.com

FARM FOOD FORK FESTIVAL wants Kootenay-made Food vendors for local marketplace, Apr. 5, Nelson. www.farmfoodfork.com

HOMESTEADING 101 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS: Seed Starting, Herbal Medicine, Fermenting, Pruning + Beekeeping. visit www.tricycleacres.wordpress.com or info@kootenayfood.com

HOT HARMONIES: Contagious energy and intricate vocal arrangements coming to the Langham, Kaslo, it's the HOT MAMMAS & Tom Arntzen! Saturday, Mar. 22, 8pm. Tickets $15 at Willow & Sunnyside. www.thelangham.ca

KASLO and AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM: Wednesday, Mar. 12, 6-8pm, Kaslo Curling Club. Elections of Directors. Door Prizes. Info? Call Louise, 250-353-7766.

NELSON WALDORF SCHOOL PRESENTS IN CONCERT: Stephanie Dufresne, singer/songwriter, Saturday, Mar. 8, 6-7:30pm in the Eurythmy Hall at the Waldorf School, $10/person, children free. Tickets or donations at the door. Sponsored by NWS PAC.

SPRING BREAK YOUTH ART AND CULTURE program is happening for 6-12 year olds in Meadow Creek! Children join us for activity and snack at the Lardeau Valley Community Centre. Free, registration is required (space is limited, so register early!). Cooking with Local Foods with Betty Gutierrez: Monday, Mar. 24, 10:30-12noon or 1-2:30pm; Block Printing with Barb Cyr: Tuesday, Mar. 25, 10:30-12noon or 1-2:30; Expressive Painting with Suzan Clancy: Wednesday, Mar. 26, 10:30-12noon or 1-2:30pm. For info/registration leave a message for Sarah Evans at 250-353-7691 ext#207 or sarahevans@nklcss.org Program offered by North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society and funded by RDCK and Province of BC.

ST. PADDY'S 'VEGAS' NIGHT Saturday, Mar. 15 at the Slocan Valley Legion, 502 Harold St, Slocan. Doors open at 5:30pm. Casino 6pm. BUFFET 7pm (sharp). 8pm more Casino. Fantastic Food! Live Entertainment! Tickets at Mt. Valley Station in Slocan or phone 250-355-2672 to reserve: $15ea to Mar. 8, $20 after Mar. 8. Welcome members & guests.

TEENS! SPRING BREAK YOUTH ART AND CULTURE PROGRAM is happening at the Seniors' Hall in Kaslo. 13-18yr olds join us for lunch and an activity from 12-2:30pm (longer Thursday). FREE, pre-registration required. Monday, Mar. 17-Lip Balm & Bath Bombs with Elisa Shine; Tuesday, Mar. 18-DJ'ing with Misha 'Mishmash' Valentine; Wednesday, Mar. 19-Hand Sewn Zombies with Barb Cyr; Thursday, Mar. 20-Learn to Face Paint with Yvonne Boyd (12-4pm); Friday, Mar. 21-Making Pizza and Dessert Pizza with Betty Gutierrez. Sign up for whichever sessions you want! For registration/info leave a message at 250-353-7691 ext#207 or sarahevans@nklcss.org. Program funded by Government of BC and offered by North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society.

UNLOCK THE MYSTERY OF THE RUBIK'S CUBE! A beginner's workshop for youth ages 10-18. 3 sessions, 1-3pm on Sundays, Mar. 16, 23 and 30. Snacks and cubes provided. Please pre-register at the Kaslo & District Public Library, 250-353-2942, info@kaslo.bclibrary.ca This free program is brought to you by the library and Columbia Basin Trust.

UPCOMING SHOWS IN NELSON: Harry Manx, Old Man Luedecke, Mounties (w/Hawksley Workman), Ruth Moody and many more! Full calendar and details at ontheroadmanagement.com

WEST KOOTENAY GUN & ANTIQUE SHOW: Saturday, April 5, 9am-5pm, Sunday, April 6, 9am-3pm. 801 Railway St, Nelson. Admission $5, concession available. Book tables $35. Information: Gerry, 250-357-9309, rgvliet@telus.net, Richard 250-352-5609. Sponsored by Nelson District Rod & Gun Club.

ZZ TOP IN KELOWNA Mar. 20. Couple sets available including a set of 4. 250-368-5855.

BLOW OUT SALE: Baby stuff, clothes, toys, house wares, tables, chairs, collectibles, Mega Bloks, DVDs, $2. 611 Jackson St, Kaslo. Thursday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, until Mar. 22.

KASLO SATURDAY MARKET: Accepting applications for vendors & performers, June 7-Sept. 20. Email Colleen, kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com

NATURALLY RAISED PORK, honey and beeswax. 250-368-5376.

PIGS (Pork) 150+ LBS DRESSED AND BOXED: $1.15lb whole, $1.35lb halves. Message 206-866-5311 or bootsbygeorge@live.com

SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK ANGUS BEEF: Homegrown, sides/quarters, $100 freezer packs, dog bones 50lbs for $49.99. Government inspected, no GMOs, antibiotics, tranquilizers, taste tenderness certified. Home of the happy cows, always delivered. Wayne Savinkoff, 250-226-7054..