Events & Markets
Events
LOOKING FOR LOCAL CRAFTERS & ARTISANS for the Christmas season to participate in a pop-up shop in downtown Castlegar. For more information, please contact Catherine, 250-365-6930.
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GOT SQUASH?? JV HUMPHRIES DRAMA DEPARTMENT has lots of lovely, organic squash for Thanksgiving! Squash Sale and Fun, 9am-4pm, Saturday, Oct. 8. Vacant lot across from Rosewood, Kaslo. Support the performing arts! Buy Squash!
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ALEJANDRO ZIEGLER QUARTET SECOND SHOW! 8pm, Monday, Sept. 26 the Royal, Baker St, Nelson. Tickets $20 at local outlets, $25/door or franwallis@redmtn.ca for Paypal or e-Transfer payment.
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A MATTER OF BEAUTY-Café Langham Inspired Ideas presents In Beauty We Walk Series w/Helen Sebelius and Corky Evans. Together they will explore the theme of beauty. This is an ongoing dialogue in their family as Sebelius and Evans don't always see it the same way. Helen comes from a fine arts background and Corky from the political platform, as a retired MLA. Both are now farmers at their Against the Wind Farms in Winlaw. We invite you to an engaging conversation on the meaning of beauty and harmony in today's world, Sunday. Sept. 25, 2pm. $10 Donation/door. Youth are free. www.thelangham.ca
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ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC - LIVE! Alejandro Ziegler Quartet returns. Silverton Memorial Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 8pm. Tickets $25 at local outlets, $30/door or franwallis@redmtn.ca for Paypal or e-Transfer payment.
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CAFÉ LANGHAM INSPIRED IDEAS presents Thursday Oct. 6 7pm, INNATE BEAUTY WITHIN with Dr. Larry Zaleski, D.C. To ‘Walk in Beauty’ is an indigenous saying that refers to moving towards harmony in one’s life. The good doctor will share stories about simple ways to find beauty and inner health and harmony in daily life with examples of people who will amaze and surprise! Dr. Zaleski has a chiropractic practice in the Slocan Valley at Hand and Soul Wellness Centre. Coming from the United States as a national instructor for Network Chiropractic he has many years of experience in beneficial health practices. Langham Theatre, Kaslo $10 donation at the door. www.thelangham.ca
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CASTLEGAR BROOM BALL FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER: Premium fir, larch, spruce, $200/cord, 16" rounds, cut, split, delivered, Castlegar & Trail ONLY. 250-304-4414 after 6pm.
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CELEBRATION OF NORTH KOOTENAY LAKE NONPROFITS: Hosted by Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake (CFNKL). Saturday, Sept. 24, 1-3pm, Kaslo Legion. World Cafe format will allow participants to share strengths, discuss topics of interest. Please RSVP 2honora@gmail.com. Refreshment Break 3pm; Volunteer Faire 3:15-5pm. Members of the public come find a nonprofit to give your energy and time to (especially newbies). Nonprofits bring information about your organization to share with prospective volunteers. Let's celebrate together and increase our visibility in the community.
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CELTIC THUNDER BUS TOUR TO SPOKANE: Nov. 19/20. Pick-up Nelson/Castlegar/Trail. To book...call Glacier Travel 250-352-2200.
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COLLECTOR TOY SHOW & SALE: In Reardan, WA, Saturday, Oct. 15, 9am-3pm, at Reardan Community Hall. Call Penny Piper for more information, 509-215-0992.
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FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM: Learn practical ideas and information, create social networks, share stories, and reduce isolation. Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9, 10am-11:30am in Kaslo. Some assistance with travel and caregiver respite expenses available. Registration required. Space limited. Preference given to caregivers of seniors. Contact Elizabeth Brandrick (Seniors Coordinator) North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society, 250-353-7691 or elizabethbrandrick@nklcss.org
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GAMES CLUB: Ages 12+, Friday, Sept. 30, 3:15-5:15pm. Come to the Kaslo Library after school to learn some of the nuts and bolts of creating video games with video/board game creator Eddy Boxerman. We will demo some tools and walk through the first steps of using them yourself. Please bring a laptop, some computers will be available at the library. Preregister, 250-353-2942, info@kaslo.bclibrary.ca. This free program is brought to you by the Kaslo & District Public Library in partnership with North Kootenay Lake Community Services. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust.
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KOOTENAY SENIORS FAIR: Friday, Sept. 30, 10am-3pm, Prestige Lakeside Resort, 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson. 30+ community services vendor tables. FREE fun activities like chair yoga, tai chi demonstrations and horse & carriage rides. Hearing screening, footcare & other FREE medical services on-site. Hourly prize draws. For information or help with transportation seniorsproject@nelsoncares.ca, 250-352-2708.
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LARDEAU VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL! Saturday, Sept. 24, 11am-4pm, Lardeau Valley Community Centre (indoors if it rains). Games, family competitions, live music. Vendors or for info, message Cari Lamoureux on Facebook or call 250-366-0088.
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NELSON PUBLIC LIBRARY SLOCAN VALLEY OUTREACH CONTINUES! Third Wednesday of the month, 1-5pm, Passmore Lodge, 3650 Passmore Road. 2016 dates: Sept. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. Area H residents can sign up for a Nelson Library card and check out items from our mobile collection of books, CDs and DVDs for all ages. Friendly live librarian on site! Everyone is welcome. Info: 250-352-6333, library@nelson.ca
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NORTH IDAHO DRAFT HORSE & MULE SHOW: Driving competitions, weight pull & more! Sept. 22-25, Bonner County Fairgrounds, Sandpoint, Idaho. For info, call 208-819-9452, www.IdahoDraftHorseShow.com
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TELLING OUR LIFE STORIES: A FREE GUIDED WRITING PROGRAM. This program is for anyone interested in getting some of their life stories down on paper. No previous autobiography writing experience necessary. Kaslo: Tuesdays, Oct. 11-Nov. 29, 9:30-11:30am, JVH School. Balfour: Wednesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 30, 9:30-11:30am, Balfour Covenant Church. Register with Barb Szuta bszuta@cbal.org or 250-353-2289. Like us on Facebook: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Kaslo/Balfour.
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THE KASLO COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB is offering another in its series of workshops. Please join us at the garden on Oct. 1, 1:30pm for “Succession Planting” presented by Patrick Steiner. Patrick's workshop will focus on garden planning to allow for continuous harvesting throughout the growing season. Workshop participants whom are not garden members will be asked to pay a $5 fee for the workshop and a supporters membership in the K.C. Garden Club. Please bring a chair. The Kaslo Community Garden Club thanks the Columbia Basin Trust and the Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake for their support of; the Workshop Series, compost signage, and the development of squash supports and a drying shed. The Board also acknowledges the sponsorship of the Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary Society.
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UPCOMING SHOWS IN NELSON: Sept. 16, Five Alarm Funk; Sept. 24, DOA + Dayglo Abortions; Oct. 1, Tokyo Police Club, Born Ruffians, The Elwins; Oct. 7, C.R Avery w/Rafferty Funksmith; Oct. 10, Basia Bulat w/Oh Pep!; Oct. 12, Fred Eaglesmith Travelling Steam Show; Oct. 29, The Funk Hunters w/Chali 2Na; Nov. 4, Great Lake Swimmers w/Megan Bonnell and much more! Full calendar and ticket info at: www.ontheroadmanagement.com
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VENDORS WANTED for 21st Annual Pass Creek Fall Fair (Sept. 24-25), download application form & pay online, www.passcreekfair.com
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We need volunteers for the 2016 Kootenay Seniors Fair on Sept. 30. Support seniors in your community and have fun at the same time! All ages and skills, students welcome! Shifts range from 9am-3:30pm. Event set-up; Welcome table staff (greet attendees as they arrive); Activity/services sign-up table staff (sign-up seniors for hearing tests, dance lessons, etc); Floater helpers (guide seniors to activities, vendor table support, various tasks as needed); Cyber table staff (help seniors learn how to do internet search, set up Facebook page, etc); Volunteer drivers to provide rides for seniors to and from the Fair (within Nelson); For information call Lamourah 250-352-6011 extn10, Monday-Thursday or e-mail: lamourah@nelsoncares.ca
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Garage, Moving & Yard Sales
GARAGE SALE(INDOORS)! Saturday, Sept. 24, 9am-1pm, 217 4th Ave. (at 3rd Street), Castlegar. Flat screen TVs, furniture, bedding, household items.
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APPLEDALE YARD SALE: Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 24/25, 9am-4pm, furniture, tools, books, CDs, paintings, kitchenware & more. Watch for the signs along the back road to Lois Lane. 250-226-6770. Ask about the free lawn ornament.
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BIG YARD SALE: 902 Gore St, Nelson, Sept. 24, 9am-2pm. Lawn mower, furniture and more.
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MOVING SALE: 2444 4th Ave, Rossland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 9am, some antiques and furniture, garden tools, kitchen stuff, tools and lots of miscellaneous, everything must go.
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SCRAPBOOKING GARAGE SALE: Saturday, Oct. 1, 10am-2pm in Library, Kinnaird Park Community Church, 1250-26th St, Castlegar. Vendor tables, $10, admission $2. Portion of proceeds donated to Crop for the Cure. Info: bilbyjack@hotmail.com
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TOOLS FOR SALE: Mastercraft 16" single speed scroll saw, $29; WorkForce tile saw, $35; Delta 10" power miter saw, $40; King Canada dust collector, $210; King Industrial 15" planer, $650; King Canada drywall and panel lift KDL11, $110; two scaffolds, $220; Beaver Rockwell drill press, $55; House Of Tools 6" jointer, $380, all items with original manuals; old iron wheels, $45/ea. Phone 250-353-7307.
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Craft Fairs
12TH ANNUAL KOOTENAY-COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE: Castlegar Community Complex, Nov. 4 & 5. Now accepting applicants. For information email ggverigin@shaw.ca or 250-304-5298/250-359-2983.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for the Castlegar Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 4. Please call Cathy at 250-359-7904.
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VENDOR APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW for the Salmo Valley Fall Festival October 1, 2016. email lesley@svycc.ca. for more information. Applications can be downloaded from our webpage www.svycc.ca 250-357-2320 for more info.
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Farmers Market
DO YOU NEED GREEN GRAPES FOR MAKING WINE OR JAM/JELLY? I have plenty! Call 250-513-1950.
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NATHALIE'S PRODUCE IN ROSSLAND: 1938 Columbia Ave, next to Mountain Nugget. Every Thursday from 2-6pm. Canning peaches & tomatoes!
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SLOCAN VALLEY BLACK ANGUS BEEF SALE: BUY HALF A SIDE, ONLY $3.99/lb. Homegrown, sides/quarters, $100 freezer packs, 5 pound bags soup/marrow or knuckle bones, dog bones 50 pounds $49.99. Government inspected, no GMOs, antibiotics or tranquilizers. Home of the happy cows. Delivered. Ground beef special, lean and extra lean (hamburger). Wayne Savinkoff, 250-226-7054.
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TARZWELL FARMS: Top grade, locally grown & naturally raised beef, available year round. $4.95/lb hanging weight. Delivery to Nelson, Castlegar & Trail available. 250-428-4316..
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THE KASLO SATURDAY MARKET happens every Saturday from June 11-Sept. 24 in Front Street Park, Kaslo. Come find organic produce, raw treats, baking, local artisan wares & more. Plus, live music! For more info, to vend or perform, contact Colleen at 250-366-0061 or kaslosaturdaymarket@gmail.com
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