Fall wellness series at Co-op brings Yarrow Willard
The Kootenay Co-op is hosting two workshops by Master Herbalist and founder of Harmonic Arts, Yarrow Willard, at the Chamber of Commerce Building. Backyard Herbal Medicine Making 9:30 am-1 pm, Saturday, Oct. 22 Medicinal Mushrooms: Use & Preparations 2-5 pm, Saturday, Oct. 22 Cost: Member Price is only $20 each* And join...
Playwriting course begins Hallowe’en night at Oxygen
Hallowe'en is a time when kids and even adults dress up to play a part. And this Hallowe'en night, Oct. 31, marks the start of a six-week playwriting course at Nelson's Oxygen Art Centre, where students will develop their skills at creating character, dialogue and plot while crafting a half-hour play. The course, taught by...
The Rec Guy Retires
The Rec Guy Retires @ Slocan Park Hall, Friday, Oct. 21, 3:30-6:30 pm So it’s time to invite everyone to Craig Lawrence’s retirement send off. People are meeting at the Slocan Park Hall between 3:30 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21. If you are able to be there at 4 p.m. you can clap during the brief official presentations and/or...
Be part of the largest Canadian earthquake drill
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Friday Sept. 9 at 12:48 pm sent a series of significant aftershocks just off the west coast of Vancouver Island, with mild shaking felt in many BC jurisdictions. With the province on one of the most active seismic faults in the world, there are approximately 1,200 earthquakes per year. On Oct. ...
Taking a step into China
Where did you go on your first trip abroad? On Thursday, Oct. 20 beginning at 7 pm at the Slocan Park Hall, join Noam Ash as he shares his first great adventure at A Step Into China.
This local studio potter recently spent four months in the northeast section of China. One of his goals was to access their rich and ancient...
Rail trail fall colours bike ride
What better way to enjoy the changing of the seasons than going for a ride along the historic Slocan Valley Rail Trail? On Sunday, Oct. 16 beginning at noon, the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society (SVHTS) would like to invite cyclists of all ages to come join them on an enjoyable ride along a portion of the 52 km long...
New concrete skatepark design to be unveiled in open meeting
To catch a glimpse of the unveiling of Nelson’s new concrete skatepark design, head down on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to the Hume Hotel for an open meeting hosted by the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skatepark Society. Preliminary concept renderings will be presented by designers from New Line Skateparks and van der Zalm and associates...
Pick up and drop off for radon detectors
The offices of the Regional District of Central Kootenay will soon serve as pick-up and drop-off locations for radon detectors distributed by the Donna Schmidt Lung Cancer Prevention Society. The Society promotes radon testing, tracking and awareness in the West Kootenay. More information will be issued soon on this...
Slocan Community Library to host area authors
Two new books have been launched by Slocan Valley authors in the past few months and the community is gathering to celebrate.Both authors will host readings on the books — one a personal journey, while the other reveals the journey of the Slocan Valley — at the Harold Street location of the Slocan Community Library (Main...
White Star Lady comes to the Langham in Kaslo
Created and performed by Jane Gaudet, White Star Lady is one-woman musical show about the life and adventures of Ms. Violet Jessop. The play, about a stewardess aboard ocean liners for 43 years, takes place Saturday, Oct. 15 (7:30 p.m.) in Kaslo at the Langham Theatre. Jessop’s experiences at sea are unequalled by anyone in...
