World Suicide Prevention Day Thursday at Lakeside Park
Across Canada, the globe and Nelson, on Thursday (September 10th) people will gather in communities to show their support for suicide prevention, to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have died, comfort those who grieve and strengthen our connection with each other. During World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD),...
Eye exams a vital part of back to school prep
It’s time for back to school, parents are busy taking their children shopping for new clothes and picking up school supplies, yet many are missing an essential item on their back to school list – booking an eye exam for their child. One in four school-age children has a vision problem[1], yet only 14 per cent[2] of Canadian...
Upcoming 'Death Cafe' Fall series set for Kalein Hospice Centre
Kalein Hospice Centre is delighted to announce the return of its popular “Death Cafe.” Beginning this fall, a series of three cafes are scheduled for September 23rd, October 21st, and November 25th. Anyone is welcome to attend one, two, or all three. “Death Café” (www.deathcafe.com) is part of an international movement...
Kootenay Spirit Festival right around the corner in beautiful Nelson
Only a few more sleeps before the second annual Kootenay Spirit Festival held right here Nelson, BC. This incredible weekend of yoga, meditation, music and dance will take place this September 18-20, 2015. Here is an account of last year's Kootenay Spirit Festival from one of the participants, Shayla Wright. "The part of the...
West Kootenay Toy Run right around the corner
In less than two weeks motorcycle riders from throughout the region will be hopping on the bikes to participate in the 28th Annual West Kootenay Toy Run. On Sunday, September 13, riders will enjoy another fabulous day riding the Kootenay loop with friends,meeting new ones, collecting toys for the Areas Food Banks. The ride ...
Starry Night astronomical event calendar for September
For anyone who has ever been interested in the sky, then Taghum Starry Night program is the place to be. During the month of September, there is plenty to see in the night sky at Taghum Community Hall — 5915 Taghum Hall Road by the old Taghum Bridge. The Moon takes center stage this month. On September 27th we will have a...
Community Futures Kay Ryan helped numerous entrepreneurs in Arrow and Slocan Lake region
Community Futures Central Kootenay would like to thank and extend best wishes to long time Self Employment Counsellor Kay Ryan who recently retired from the organization after 26 years of helping Kootenay entrepreneurs start businesses. Ryan worked as the Self Employment Program Coordinator when the program was first launched...
S.H.A.R.E Nelson hosts Customer Appreciation Day
For the past 11 years, S.H.A.R.E. Nelson has supported the poor, disadvantaged and those struggling to make ends meet. Donations to S.H.A.R.E Nelson have made it possible to provide affordable used furniture and home goods for the community. S.H.A.R.E has given more than 10,000 dollars’ worth of household goods to those in...
Nelson UBC Writer-in-Residency begins in September
The instructor for UBC’s creative writing weekend intensive course in Nelson this fall will be available to consult with anyone in the community wishing feedback on their own writing, and information on publishing or other literary matters. Sonnet L'Abbe, an award-winning author, editor and teacher, will be in Nelson from...
Shake-speare Festival makes its way back to Gyro Park ‘Ye Olde Stone Quarry’
Act II of the 2015 Bard in the Bush Shake-speare Festival is “Two Gentlemen of Victoria”, presented outdoors by Nelson Youth Theatre on Friday (August 28) at 2 p.m. in Gyro Park’s ‘Ye Olde Stone Quarry’. A faithful version of the Bard’s romantic-comedy script that is relocated to British Columbia’s biggest cities for fun,...
