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Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Nelson Star
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NELSON’S HERITAGE HOTEL SINCE 1898
Mar. 2nd - Deekline Tickets on sale Feb 1st Mar. 3rd - Violin vs. Viyl feat. Kytami formerly of Delhi to Dublin Mar. 8th - International Women’s Day Celebration feat. Avalon Alumni
Mar. 9th - The Funkhunters with B-Ron Mar. 10th - Sweatshop Union Mar 16th - El Jimador with Just-B Mar. 17th - A Wakcutt St Patty’s Mar. 21st - Electric Six with Bend Sinister Mar. 22nd - Grapes of Wrath & The Odds Tickets on sale now
Mar. 23rd - Masta Ace w/ Marco Polo
FUNDRAISER
If the snow kept you away from Sk8Fest on Friday night, here’s another opportunity to support the Nelson outdoor skate park. Flow Yoga class by donation on Wednesday, February 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Studio (182 Baker Street above Kutenai’s Finest Fitness). All proceeds will go to the Kootenay Lake Outdoor Skate Park Society. International Women’s Day Night of the Stars Fundraiser for the West Kootenay Women’s Association. Come and celebrate the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day in the company of feminist greats such as Nellie McClung, Gloria Steinem, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo, Emma Goldman, and Simone De Beavoir. Friday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at SelfDesign High. There is a $10 suggested donation. On Saturday, March 24 more than 30 local artisans, crafters and businesses will be showcasing their talents and wares at the fourth annual West Kootenay Springtime Faire. There will be a $2 admission at the door which will help support the Second Chance Animal Shelter and the Salvation Army Food Cupboard.
Mar. 24th - A Skillz with Stickybuds Mar. 30th - Delta Heavy (UK) Drum & Bass/Moombahton/Drumstep
Mar. 31st - Mat The Alien
Every Thursday features various dj’s. No Cover!
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Ladies, do you like to sing? Come and have fun with Glacier Harmonies, barbershop style singing for women. We meet Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 611 Fifth Street, Nelson. Please contact Dorothy 250-352-7199, or Joey 250-352-3393 for more information. We are also available to perform for special occasions, e.g. weddings, dinners, special gatherings.
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pre-register call 250-352-6601. For more information call 250-352-6788, 1-877-452-6788 or lhoskin@alzheimerbc.org To help area residents, the Alzheimer Society will run an informational workshop called Healthy Brain, on Monday, March 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Nelson Silver King campus of Selkirk College. The two-hour session will stress the importance of actively protecting and maintaining good brain health, offering practical strategies and goals for improving the health of your mind, body and spirit. Fee is $15 plus GST. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call Selkirk College 250-352-6601 to register. The Taghum Hall Society’s popular Starry Night astronomy program is back for another year! Join us Friday, March 3, 16 and 23 (weather permitting) for a tour of the night sky through two astronomy telescopes. See planets, star clusters, galaxies and nebulae. If we have to cancel on any of the Friday nights due to cloudy conditions, we will try again Saturday. For more information, contact Wayne Holmes at sumfun@telus.net or phone before 4:30 p.m. at 250-3541586. Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society annual general meeting March 6, 12 to 1 p.m. at 719 Vernon Street (Civic Centre). All members and community partners welcome. Want to be a society or volunteer board member? Please call 250-352-6008.
Circle of Habondia invites input. Women are invited to join Habondia for a facilitated strategic planning session, 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 1 and Thursday, March 8. Please call Pegasis at 250-229-4223 to RSVP and for location details.
All seniors welcome to the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens’ Association Branch No. 51, located at 717 Vernon Street. Meeting commences at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Tea and goodies will be served after the meeting. For further information, call 250-352-7078 weekday afternoons.
Dementia/Alzheimer’s caregiver education workshop at Selkirk College’s Silver King Campus, Thursdays March 1, 8, and 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost for the series is $40. To
Seedy Saturday on March 10, Nelson United Church basement, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables and admission by donation. Workshops, music, lots of local seeds and how to grow them.
For more information contact info@ ecosociety.ca, 250-354-1909. GET ACTIVE
The Nelson and District Youth Centre is putting on a skateboard jam on Thursday, March 1. Bowl and rail jam from 7 to 9 p.m., prizes from Landyachtz Longboards in Vancouver and Tribute Boardshop. There is a $2 entry fee. Music by DJ McFly. Come on down and support the youth in your community. Kootenay Rhythm Dragons membership drive Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community First Health Co-op Building at 518 Lake Street (lower level – CCCR office). Muffins and coffee served. All women are welcome to join Nelson’s local dragon boat team, learn the basics of paddling, get fit and have fun! For more information: Dorothy Hatto 250-551-3104. SPIRITUAL
On Saturday, March 3 the women of Malaysia invite you to join in with them in the world day of prayer of celebration praying under the theme Let Justice Prevail. The prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Ascension Lutheran Church at 1805 Silver King Road. For more information contact Merle MacDonald at 250-3526122. Nelson United Church, Taize Service, Sunday March 4 at 7 p.m. in the church hall. A service of prayer, song, candlelight and quiet meditation. WORKSHOPS
Head to Ellison’s for their free weekly workshops. Saturday, March 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. learn the art and science of pruning. A workshop on understanding the physiology of how to a tree grows. Ellison’s Market is at 523 Front Street. For more information call 250-352-3181. If you have an event or announcement you’d like to put in the Star, email reporter@nelsonstar.com with a short write-up including date, time and location. Submit your event online at the nelsonstar.com for our new community calendar.