Events & Markets
Events
BALFOUR DAZE CANADA 150 CELEBRATION: We are looking for vendors, artisans, craft persons to help make our day a special event. If you are interested in being part of this event please contact Margaret, 250-229-4483, balfourdaze@gmail.com
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2017 SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION is now open through W.E. Graham Community Service Society! In Slocan July 10-Aug. 18. Contact 250-355-2484 or youthprogramda@gmail.com to register. Some of the fun this year includes kayaking, sand sculpting, herb club, Sinixt stories, golfing & much more. Children aged 5-13 welcome!
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A GREAT TIME FOR KIDS! Vacation Bible School for Kindergarten to Grade 5, July 3-7, 9am-12noon. Forms available at Trail Alliance Church, $10/child for the week. More info 250-368-9516.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: A karaoke musical set in 1969, this Shakespearean romp mixes up lovers, a troupe of amateur actors, and a commune of fairies. Don't miss Valley Gems' biggest ever theatrical event performed by a local cast of thirty, ranging in age from seven to seventy-four! All tickets $10, June 22-24, 7:30pm; June 25, 2pm at The Vallican Whole. Advance tickets at Rambling Rose's in Winlaw.
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CANADA 150 CELEBRATION AT THE SS MOYIE, 1-5pm, July 1. Free hot dogs/burgers by the Canadian Legion, live music, kids' games, face painting, dunk tank, strawberry shortcake, cake cutting. Wear Victorian/vintage dress, if you wish. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Kootenay Lake Historical Society, 250-353-2525.
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CHUCKLEBERRY FARM SUSTAINABLE LIVING CAMP: July 7-9. Learn Micro-Greens, Gardening, Solar, Green building, Communication skills, 250-359-6669, Facebook
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CLOSING SALE: Philip Pedini oil paintings half price or less. Make an offer! Kootenay Lake Gallery, downtown Kaslo. 250-353-2409.
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COMMUNITY THANK YOU BBQ: July 2nd at the Slocan Valley Legion Hall, 502 Harold St, Slocan, starting at 5pm. Music Jam starts at 3pm. You are invited to join us! Open to families. Thank you for your support during the past year! The Legion welcomes members & guests.
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FUN AND EXCITING SUMMER ROCK MUSIC CAMPS for newbies and beginners (7-14yrs) at Supercat Studios, Castlegar. Instruments included. July and August sessions. 250-365-1671. www.supercatstudios.com Book today! Sessions are filling up fast!
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GET READY TO LAUGH YOURSELF SILLY this summer at the Kaslo & District Public Library! The theme for the 2017 Summer Reading Club is WALK ON THE WILD SIDE! Stories, games, crafts and more. Programs run Fridays, July 7-Aug. 18 for 3 age groups. Ages 3-5, 9-10am; Ages 6-9, 11am-12noon; Ages 10-12, 2-3pm. Free program. Preregister at the library, call 250-353-2942 or email info@kaslo.bclibrary.ca
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GREG BROWN AT THE CIVIC THEATRE: July 19, Nelson. Tickets $52.50, www.civictheatre.ca. Mountain Thunder Presents.
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JOIN US FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN LITERARY FESTIVAL in Nelson, BC, July 6-9, 2017. Featured presenters include: Author & Activist, Joy Kogawa; Writer and Instructor at U of T's Indigenous Centre, Lee Maracle; Writer-in-Residence, Fred Stenson; The Globe and Mail's Western Arts Correspondent, Marsha Lederman, and many more! Tickets and more info are available at www.emlfestival.com
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LVHS CANADA 150 COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: Saturday, July 1 from 11am-2pm. The Lardeau Valley Historical Society is hosting a Community Picnic to celebrate the opening of the "History of the Earl Grey Trail" Exhibit at the Lardeau Valley Museum. The Community Picnic is a barbecue with finger foods and a Canada 150 cake. The Picnic is by donation to the Lardeau Valley Historical Museum. The Museum is located on the Lardeau Valley Hall Grounds in Meadow Creek.
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OUTDOOR MOVIES FOR YOUTH AGES 12+. Vimy Park Gazebo, Friday, June 23, show starts at 8:45pm. Bring pillows, blankets, lawn chairs and your friends, and come to the gazebo to watch LABYRINTH. Free popcorn and drinks provided. 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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PIG ROAST & DANCE: Saturday, June 24 at the Slocan Legion Hall, 502 Harold St, Slocan. Music by Diamond Willow & Two for Tripping. Dinner served 6-8pm, Dance 8pm-midnight. Tickets at Mountain Valley Station in Slocan or phone 250-355-2672 to reserve. Legion members $15/ea. Guests $20/ea. (under 6 free). Dance only: $10 (after 9pm). No minors after 9pm.
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PRIVATE PARTIES: Music for your event, Kootenay Jack, Tribute to the 50s & 60s O'l School. 250-367-0018.
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RANDOM ACTS OF CREATIVITY: Sunday, June 25, 10am-4pm. Celebrate Canada150 along the Slocan Valley Rail Trail. Five hubs with live musical performances, art displays, interactive art, trail walks, historical displays and much more. Sponsored by Slocan Valley Community Arts Council and Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society. Maps at valley store or visit www.facebook.com/slocanvalleytrail or www.slocanvalleyrailtrail.ca
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SACRED MUSIC, SACRED DANCE: Dances of Universal Peace, June 28-July 2 in Johnson's Landing. Call 250-366-4402 to register.
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STARBELLY JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, July 21-23! Family-fun festival... incredible music, vendors and children's entertainment. www.starbellyjam.org
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STRAWBERRY EXTRAVAGANZA: Sunday, June 25, 2-5pm. Free strawberry dessert, open house, yoga class, tours, and yard sale. Johnson's Landing Retreat, 250-366-4402.
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THE SLOCAN WATERFRONT RESTORATION & DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (SWR&DS) invites you to an evening of food, music and film. See the documentary "Primeval - Enter the Incomappleux" by the Valhalla Wilderness Society and hear about Slocan's newest society, Saturday, June 17, 6pm-10pm, the Legion, 502 Harold St. Everyone is welcome, children until 9pm.
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TWO ARTISTS EXHIBITING AT WING CREEK RESORT, just 5 minutes north of Kaslo on Hwy 31. Watercolours by Kate O'Keefe and Emily Mattas, as well as felting by Emily Mattas. Look for the Gallery & Gift Shop signs. Open daily.
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UPCOMING SHOWS IN NELSON: The Devils You Don't w/guests, June 23; Heavy Airship w/Dirt Floor, Canada Day Celebration! July 1; Mix Master Mike of The Beastie Boys w/Ben Fox & Rafferty Funksmith, Aug. 18; The Cave Singers, Sept. 15; Amy Helm w/guests, Sept. 20; The Sadies, Sept. 22; Bliss N Eso, Sept. 23; The New Pornographers w/Born Ruffians, Oct. 1. Full calendar & ticket info at www.ontheroadmanagement.com
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VALLEY VIEW 50 YEARS TOURNAMENT: Three $10,000 hole-in-ones. Coca-Cola sponsored prizes. 18 hole scramble, $25/person, Saturday, July 8, 11am Tee off. Hurry, tickets going fast! Info, call 250-226-7241.
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VENDORS WANTED FOR SLOCAN SATURDAY MARKET: June-August with evening market once a month. Preregistration required. For more info call Gail, 250-355-2747, email: gaimorris63@gmail.com
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Farmers Market
BALFOUR ALL ANGELS MARKET: Saturdays, July 8-Aug.19, 9:30am-1:30pm, 8551 Busk Rd, Balfour. This is a nonprofit event with all proceeds going to the upkeep & maintenance of Balfour's 125 year old church, one of the oldest buildings in the West Kootenays. Interested in being a vendor or artist? Contact us heartstarr@gmail.com or 250-777-3099.
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COME SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS, artisans & musicians at the Kaslo Saturday Market. Every Saturday, June 10-Sept. 23, 10am-2pm in Front Street Park, Kaslo.
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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-BEEF.
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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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Garage, Moving & Yard Sales
ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD & ALL GEAR MUST GO! Saturdays, June 17 & June 24, 10am. Lots of beautiful quality wood and upholstered furniture, all kinds of goods, beds, appliances, woodstove and so much more. 6km from Frog Peak, off of Upper Krestova Rd at 3596 Gosling Rd.
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EVERYTHING FOR SALE! We are moving. Shop, tools, supplies, household, indoor and outdoor plants, and lots more. Now till everything is Sold. Slocan Auto Repairs, 513 Park and Ward, Slocan City.
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HONDA 3 WHEELER, table saw, compressor, brand new snowblower, riding lawnmower, scatter rugs, garden fountain, queen hide-a-bed. 778-460-1915.
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HUGE VINTAGE AUTOMOTIVE AND COLLECTIBLES SALE. 1920s-1970s parts, model A+T, decor, furniture, blacksmithing and more! 3425 Blewett Rd. June 17-18 and 24-25, 7am-2pm.
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JULY 1 & 2: 10am-2pm, 7539 Upper Balfour Rd, Balfour. Lots of FREE stuff, I mean treasures!
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QUEENS BAY TOWNSITE: Multi-yard sales, Saturday, June 24, 8am-1pm. Household/shop items, tools, etc. Follow signs and balloons from highway.
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YARD SALE: Saturday/Sunday, June 24/25, 9am-3pm. Furniture, TVs, Nintendo, PS3, housewares, etc. Rain or shine. 8927 Koehle Rd, Shutty Bench, 7kms north of Kaslo.
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Craft Fairs
YEAR END SHOW AND SALE, KSA at Selkirk College. Celebrating another great year at KSA! Please join us Friday, June 23, 4-8pm and Saturday, June 24, 10am-4pm, 606 Victoria St, Nelson. 250-352-2821.
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