Save the date! December tba: Bassnectar The ultimate sensory bass experience, live with DJ Lorin. Element Club, Castlegar 250.365.8066 clubelement.ca obedience trials, rally obedience trials and junior handling. Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds, Castlegar dogshow.passcreekfair.com
September 11
West Kootenay Toy Run
Join motorcycle enthusiasts from around BC for great fun, awesome riding and big charity! Start / end at Community Complex, Castlegar | wktra.ca
16-Nov 6
Illuminating Peace: Amy Loewan
An exhibition incorporating traditional Chinese art materials with computer-generated topography illustrating a dedication to peace building. Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar 250.365.3337 | kootenaygallery.com
16-Nov 6
Existence: Paint: Emotion: Beauty
Vivi Harder exhibits her paintings of minimalist shapes with subdued colours and textures. Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar 250.365.3337 | kootenaygallery.com
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MIR Lecture Series: I Shall Not Hate
October
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Castlegar Highland Games
Wear your best tartan for a day of Scottish culture. Highland dancing, piping, drumming, sheep dog demos and more! Selkirk College, Castlegar castlegarhighlandgames.webs.com
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“Zip It UP”
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Halloween Party
Mixed open golf tournament. Castlegar Golf Club 250.365.5006 | golfcastlegar.com Dress up for fun, prizes and best costume. Element Club, Castlegar 250.365.8066 | clubelement.ca
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Winterfest
Bring the family for a holiday celebration. Hot chocolate, Mr. & Mrs. Claus and Christmas tree lighting! City Hall Spirit Square, Castlegar 250.365.7227 | castlegar.ca
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Annual Festivus for the Rest of Us! A holiday party for an “anti-holiday.” Lion’s Head Pub, Robson 250.365.2739 | lionsheadpub.ca
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Boxing Day Bash
Enjoy great food and drink that you didn’t have to make! Lion’s Head Pub, Robson 250.365.2739 | lionsheadpub.ca
November
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Ring in 2012 with music, prizes and more! Element Club, Castlegar 250.365.8066 | clubelement.ca
MIR Lecture Series: Greg Mortenson
The author of the best-selling book “Three Cups of Tea” discusses his efforts to provide education to children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar 250.365.1234 | selkirk.ca
18-Dec 4
Christmas at the Gallery
An annual art, craft and gift sale and exhibition, with works by local and regional artists. Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar 250.365.3337 | kootenaygallery.com
New Year’s Eve Celebration
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New Year’s Eve Party
End the year with music, prizes and more! Lion’s Head Pub, Robson 250.365.2739 | lionsheadpub.ca
For more great events, please visit: castlegar.com, castlegar.ca and the websites listed above. All dates were correct at press time.
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SculptureWalk Gala Awards Ceremony
Join the party and see who the winners of SculptureWalk 2011 are! TBA, Castlegar 250.365.9669 sculpturewalkcastlegar.com
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Annual Halloween Bash
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Cage Rage 5
Fun at the pub with ghosts, ghouls and goblins! Lion’s Head Pub, Robson 250.365.2739 | lionsheadpub.ca Witness edge of your seat action with professional mixed martial
Save the date!
September 23-25:
Castlegar 2011 | visitorschoice.com
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish how personal tragedy led him to fight for peace in the Middle East. Brilliant Cultural Centre, Castlegar 250.365.1234 | selkirk.ca
arts (MMA) live cage fighting. Element Club, Castlegar 250.365.8066 | clubelement.ca
16th Annual Pass Creek Fall Fair
Join this local favourite for dressage horse and dog agility shows, kids games, baking, food and photography exhibits, plus live entertainment and more! Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds, Castlegar passcreekfair.com
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