Pairs of any kind are encouraged to attend (e.g. friends, siblings, couples), although any individual is welcome, and will be matched with a partner.
...Finding the heart and soul of the food movement can sometimes mean getting your hands dirty—in a good way. Kristeva Dowling’s Chicken Poop for the Soul (Caitlin Press, 2011) is a witty, humorous and often bizarre journey of trial and error as the author sheds urban life for rural independence.
Dowling reads from her book on Monday, September 26 at the Salmo Public Library and...
An endless variety of exciting books, lively songs, loveable puppets and easy fingerplays are all part of Pre-school Storytime (three to five year olds) on Wednesday mornings and Tales for Twos (two to three year olds) on Saturdays.
Both programs start at 10:15 a.m. and require preregistration.
These free storytimes are a chance for you and your child to enjoy some time...
Seven Okanagan College faculty writers to read in Nelson
@ Oxygen Art Centre, Thursday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
A tasty literary smorgasbord will be offered when seven Okanagan writers — all faculty members of the Okanagan College English Department — read from their published fiction, nonfiction and poetry on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Nelson's...
For Canadian Mental Health Vocational Counsellor Zoe Langlois, it all began with her enrolment in Selkirk College’s Adult Basic Education Program.
Zoe goes to work each day excited.
She marvels at how lucky she is to work with people, helping them find their way in life in her role as a Vocational Counsellor for Canadian Mental Health in Nelson.
But...
The Corazon Vocal Ensemble will be holding auditions on the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, Sept. 6 in Nelson.
“Anyone age 13 to 23 and who loves to sing is welcome,” says the group’s director, Allison Girvan.
Corazon is a 65-voice youth choir based in Nelson. Over the past 10 years the group has gained a reputation throughout Western Canada for its...
Apparently when local governments, businesses and community organizations work together with schools, then good ideas grow into positive realities for kids.
In the case of Trafalgar Middle School, an idea for improving the outdoor environment for the now younger student population has resulted in more than 80 large native trees being planted on school grounds.
...The children, parents and teachers of the Whole School have been busy gearing up for spring.
The Whole School’s annual spring market is coming up on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the school grounds. Vendors and artisans from the community will have tables set up and will be selling their beautiful creations.
There are so many...
The Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation declared it the start of their “Business Appreciation Days” — the occasion was the Foundation’s annual Caring Company Dinner held at the Hume Hotel April 20.
The program, now in its 12th year, is an opportunity for the Foundation to thank local...