NATIONAL POETRY MONTH TRIPLE-HEADER BOOK LAUNCH AT NELSON’S OXYGEN ART CENTRE FEATURES SASKATCHEWAN, SLOCAN VALLEY POETS
Regina poet Bruce Rice and Winlaw poet Tom Wayman will launch three books between them as Nelson’s Oxygen Art Centre marks National Poetry Month on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Rice will be launching The Trouble With Beauty, just out from Coteau Books, which responds to the landscapes of western Saskatchewan. The book...
Take Pride in the Best Years of Your Life
Like it or not, we are all aging. And as we get older, many women experience limitations and self-doubt. But what if age didn’t define you? What if now is the time you are meant to express the amazing woman you have spent decades becoming? Peggy Ness is a professionally trained life coach who will be presenting an interactive...
Composting Info Sessions with Dr. Compost
Has the day arrived for YOU to start composting? Are you a veteran composter but have composting questions or problems? Then you should save the date for a complimentary compost class with Dr. Compost, aka Christoph Martens, at the Kootenay Co-op in Nelson. Come and learn all about building and operating various composting ...
Film Deep Green, complete with panel discussion, set for April 23 at Civic Theatre
The West Kootenay Eco Society is tossing out the invitation to the public to the Earth-day inspired screening of the uplifting and energizing film Deep Green, at the Civic Theatre on (Wednesday) April 23. The film focuses on practical steps that we can all take to help prevent climate chaos. A panel discussion of local experts...
Old-Time Hootenanny coming to Nelson's Legion Hall
An Old-Time Hootenanny is coming to the Legion Hall in Nelson on Saturday, April 19. The Old-Time Hootenanny, beginning at 7 p.m., is a community dance and social with live music and called dances. No experience necessary. Live dance music by the old-time band The Forget Me Knots with calling by David Feldman and Friends. ...
Video and discussion night on Non-Violent Direct Action
Kootenays for a Pipeline-Free BC is hosting a free video night to discuss how citizens can join in on issues like climate change, bitumen pipelines, Jumbo Wild, or even the ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve) changes. There will be a few short videos along with lots of discussion. The event is set for Tuesday, April 15 at ...
NEW DENVER 'WRITING FOR THE WILD' WRITERS’ WEEKEND LOOMS
The days that wilderness exists may or may not be numbered. But the days until the April 11 registration deadline for the third annual Convergence Writer’s Weekend in New Denver May 2-4 definitely are. The theme of this year’s gathering, which features talks as well as workshops focused on registrants’ own literary efforts,...
Nelson Golfers Save BIG TIME on Golf while Supporting a Good Cause
Flowers are blooming and the weather’s improving – sure signs for golfers to swing into savings with the BC Lung Association’s Golf Privilege Club® Membership Book. “Our membership book saves golfers hundreds of dollars for less than the price of one round of golf. It’s also a great way for golfers to pay less and play more...
NPD request residents post visible street numbers on homes
In an effort to serve the public better, the Nelson Police Department is requesting that residents post visible street numbers on homes. In emergency situations, every minute is critical, so taking the time to make sure house numbers are visible from the street is important to help emergency agencies respond faster. A few...
TAX TIPS FOR PARENTS WITH STUDENTS
Tax time is getting closer than we think (2014 deadline to file is April 30) and The Nelson Daily, with help from H&R Block, is providing tips to the public leading up to the final day of filing to Revenue Canada. H&R Block has some tips for parents with students attending school. Only students receive tuition receipts:...
