Cass Page headlines at Nelson Poetry Slam this Saturday
Nelson Poetry Slam @ Legion Hall, Saturday, Oct. 8, 7 pm Spreading the word: spoken, devoted, provoking and in motion. Wanna read? Come with three poems, each under three minutes long. The slam is blessed this month with their first feature poet of the season, Cass Page, courtesy of the Columbia Basin Trust. Check them out ...
Gravity feed tank for Slocan Valley fire
The fire departments of Winlaw and Passmore have another tool in their arsenal. The regional district’s regional fire chief, Tery Swan, had recommended two departments — part of the Slocan Valley Fire Service — receive $5,000 to fund the installation of a 3,000-gallon gravity feed water tank. The board of directors approved,...
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...
KCR AGM: not your usual dull, languid affair
Kootenay Co-op Radio invites all members and interested public to attend the 2011 annual general meeting in the education room at Community First Health Co-op, 518 Lake St. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 (6:30 pm social meet and greet; 7 pm start time). Despite conventional wisdom that has general meetings as dull, languid affairs,...
New Balfour water treatment plant predicates boil water advisory
The Regional District of Central Kootenay is working through the pilot period of a new treatment plant in an effort to remove a boil water notice. However, residents of Balfour are reminded that the area remains on a boil water notice until that happens. All water used for human consumption must be brought to a rapid boil and...
Action plan helps Nelson families with long-distance care giving
Caring for a person with dementia from a long distance presents many challenges for Nelson residents. “It is important to develop a plan of action,” said Linda Hoskin, the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s support and education coordinator for the area. Caregivers should take some basic steps before visiting the person with dementia,...
An array of wellness classes offered by the Kootenay Co-op
The Kootenay Co-op has an incredible array of Wellness classes this fall. They will be hosting classes by: Yarrow Willard: Master herbalist and founder of Harmonic Arts Botanical DispensaryTom Woloshyn: Author of The Complete Master Cleanse and holistic health expertRobin Flynn: Local health and wellness educator from Radiant...
Halloween at the Nelson Library: New Story Club for six to eight year olds.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. for a Halloween program you won’t forget. Scary tales (and some not so scary) ghostly jokes and riddles like “What do ghosts serve for dessert? (I scream),” spooky songs and more. Did you know the largest pumpkin pie ever made was 2,020 pounds? Wow. Wonder how big the oven...
Taking a step into China with a Slocan Valley potter
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...
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.In the weeks ahead, the Slocan Community Library would like to invite everyone to readings by these authors — one a personal journey, while the other reveals the journey of the Slocan Valley — at the ...
