Canadian, Dr. James Naismith created the sport of basketball as a substitute for which sport in the winter? (Answer on page 7)
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February 21-27, 2019 Masquerade Fundraiser Get your $50 ticket today for what sounds like a spectacular, unusual fundraising event on Saturday, February 23: Mountain of Hope’s Masked, a masquerade party featuring circus performers. Come disguised and in your best duds or costume for an evening of appetizers, live entertainment, silent and live auctions in support of folks facing hardships in our community. Masks will be available at the door. The entertainment will be circus-style with fire-eaters, stilt-walkers and silk acrobats. A very unique experience for the valley. Shuttle rides are available to get you between Invermere and Greywolf’s Cliffhanger restaurant. You won’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind party.
Physics A photon was going through to board on an airplane. “Do you have any luggage, sir?” “No, I’m travelling light”.
Eat for the Skating Club Give Back Sundays continue at the Horsethief Creek Pub, with 15% of all food
Volume 17 Issue 8 sales on Sunday, February 24 being donated to the Columbia Valley Skating Club. If you love this club’s work, if you have a young skater in your life, or if you just really like delicious pub food, head to the Horsethief Creek Pub on Sunday and invite a friend to join you. Those nachos are for a good cause.
Paint & Sip Social Parson artist Trina Wolfenden is offering her experience and skills to up to 20 new adult painters at a Paint & Sip Social on Tuesday, February 26 at the Horsethief Creek Pub. The $40 admission includes a canvas, brush and acrylic paints, plus Trina’s help finding your hidden artistic potential. Let the pub’s friendly ambience (and burgers and pints) inspire you. Reserve your spot today for the 7 to 9 pm event.
Housekeepers Wanted If you are looking to join a great housekeeping team, check out the ad for Fairmont Mountainside Vacation Villas on page 6. It is a great opportunity to join a fun team with some very nice benefits.
EDUCATION
to ANDREA on winning the Great Grocery Giveaway Shopping Spree
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Rockies Hockey The Columbia Valley Rockies managed to overtake the Golden Rockets for third place in the division this past weekend with a win over the Castlegar Rebels. We have two games left in the regular season, both against the Fernie Ghostriders. Fernie is likely to be their first round opponents in the playoffs as Golden is facing Kimberley in their solo remaining game. They will also face each other in the first round of the playoffs as Creston, with a bit of a weak year will be missing the post season. The Rockies travel to Fernie on Friday and both teams return here on Saturday, February 23. Make sure you get down to the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena for a preview of the first round of the playoffs.
Riddliculous
IT’S HERE TO STAY!
Beyond Meat Burger! Open Daily 6 am - 8 pm
Why is it that so many of the famous artists are Dutch? How can you drop a raw egg onto concrete surface without cracking it? See page 9.
How-To Festival The Invermere Library will host an interactive how-to experience on Saturday, February 23. Head to the first ever How-To Festival from 1 to 3 pm to learn how to geocache, interact with the news media, find the North Star and many, many other skills. Local experts will share their knowledge in short presentations, with interactive booths open throughout the festival. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
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2019 Budget Residents have the opportunity to have direct input into the budget and the future financial decisions for the District of Invermere. Take the time to inform yourself and take the time to provide your perspective to your elected council members. Please consider attending a budget open house session, or have a cup of coffee with council during our upcoming coffee sessions- if you need more motivation to attend just consider this- your tax dollars are buying that coffee, so come drink it and learn more.
Let's talk numbers! Mayor Al Miller Council Open Houses The tradition of a budget open house continues, however, with a new flair at the new Columbia Valley Centre on February 20th at 6 p.m.
Coffee with Council This has been a successful event each year and Council felt they heard some great comments, so they are going to continue this into 2019. Please join Council for an informal conversation on budget at: The Quality Bakery on February 20 at 9:00 a.m. The Bistro on February 20 at 10 am. The Circle Café on February 20 at 11 am. Survey The annual survey is available to fill online through our website www.invermere.net. Please take the time and have your opinion heard!
February 21-28, 2019
What is brown and sticky? A stick.
Broken Thoughts I am definitely a pretty good procrastinator. Every issue I am trying to jam a week’s worth of paper time into just a few long days. It leads to at least one very late evening trying to get the writing done. My desk chair leans back comfortably and it is amazing how many times I wake up in that chair with a half-written article in front of me. Often several times within the same article (I guess my writing is very boring). So you find the odd article where my thoughts do not flow very well. A bunch of thoughts just randomly put into print. Imagine me napping during those ones.
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Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded. Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092.
Services B.B’s Home & Lawncare Services. Snow removal & hauling, handyman services, renovations, cleaning, house checks. 250-688-2897. _____
Professional Spa Maintenance, weekly, bi-weekly. Valley Spas, 250-342-3922 _____
Shannon's Blinds & Designs. Covering the Valley one window at a time. 250-342-5749.
Classes Group Workshops. Gentle Yoga. Laughter Yoga. Meditation. Bollywood Dance Along. Private Counselling, Yoga. Sensory Therapy. 778-316-6371.
Remember to always be kind to others out there. Love those who need it the most, the ones you want to hate. Fill your heart with love and you will fill your life with happiness.
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ROCKIES HOCKEY FERNIE GHOSTRIDERS SATURDAY, FEB. 23
2. West Side Story
It is pretty overwhelming when I sit back and think about how many of you read this column, that I myself write, each week. It really allows (or forces) me to make a lot of my life an open book. I often ask myself, “Is that a good thing?” It is very interesting having total strangers tell me they are following my health and ‘rooting for me’. Honestly, I get a bit of a boost out of that. It allows me to push my perspective on a lot of people. We don’t all agree on everything but I have a huge soapbox to use if I am so inclined. I do try to just stay positive and supportive most of the time. I have a great opportunity to call for help whenever I need things. For example, I will be a bit bed-ridden for hours at a time with the new home hemodialysis. So if you are up for a game of crib or feel like visiting and walking a Bassett Hound, I may ‘require’ your services. Thanks to those that have dropped off some firewood. You have made an incredible difference in my journey. I burn lots and always need more. Overall, my openness about my life and thoughts seems to have opened up a lot of conversations in my life. It has helped open my own heart to other folks’ stories and issues. Don’t be afraid to share your issues with people. It is the best way to get support and you will often be surprised where the support comes from.
Dear Proofreader Thanks for explaining the word “many” to me. It means a lot.
Healing Practices I saw a great quote about health yesterday, “Taking medication and thinking you are healthy is like getting a loan and thinking you are rich.” As I see it, the reason someone is sick is not because they are missing a medication but more likely something related to a compromised immune system. So what should we be doing? Eating healthy, natural food is a great place to start. Taking a few walks isn’t going to hurt either. Prevention is the best cure. Medications often just mask the symptoms while the cause remains. Eating healthy, getting a bit of exercise and drinking lots of water are long term solutions to nearly any problem with our bodies.
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In which Italian city were the 1960 summer Olympics held? Which musical is based on the story of Romeo and Juliet? An attack by which country brought the USA into World War II? Which voice did Robin Williams play in ‘Aladdin’? Martina Navratilova changed her nationality from Czech to what? What are you studying if you follow irenology?
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Watson’s Waddle For the other hounds out there, here is some advice on how to manipulate (train) your human. Just standing around smiling and wagging will not get the job done. Hungry? You have to stand near your dish. Bladder full? Stand near the door. Walk? Go back and forth to the door. Bedtime? Walk in and out of the bedroom. You get the idea. Communication is key. But reminding your human that you are communicating is also important. Between my big, floppy ears and my tags on my collar, I can make a lot of noise with a good old head shake. A couple of those and I have Rob’s attention every time. It is loud enough to wake him up or break him away from the computer (same thing). Do I want some loving and cuddles? I give a certain whiney moan while unleashing my huge eyes and things happen quickly. I find following Rob around at his heels is an effective way to get some attention also. I can’t have him forget about me. Most importantly, be there for your human. They like to be loved and that is easy. Welcome them home with a wagging tail and be ready for some cuddles when they are sad. You can do it.
What Year Was It? The soap opera, ‘General Hospital’ debuted as did the Beatles, with their first album ‘Please Please Me’. Lester Pearson was elected as our 14th Prime Minister and John F. Kennedy was assassinated the same year as the first annual NHL draft and the invention of instant replay in sports. What year was it? See page 10.
1. Rome
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Kidney Failure
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This kidney gig has been going on for quite some time now. To me it seems like forever but it has really only been a year and a half or so. It has been interesting meeting a lot of people in kidney failure. They come in all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. No one is immune. And different patients have very different life spans. It is very related to how you take care of yourself through the process. If you pay attention to the dietician and your bloodwork then you can carry on for many years and feel pretty good while doing that. If you continue to eat processed foods, full of sodium and potassium, then you are straining your body as toxins really build up quickly between dialysis sessions. Eventually your body begins to see the effects. I am most likely to cheat on the day before I am going in for a cleaning. If I know the toxins will be dialyzed out of my blood the next day then I may find myself enjoying a meal that would normally be a ‘poor’ choice for me. I prefer to enjoy the life I am leading. I know that I do not wish kidney failure upon anyone. Or any chronic illness for that matter.
Troubled Sisters No matter how enraged Sally Greer gets, she’ll never be as mad as her sister, Anne.
DIY Night at the Library The Invermere Library offers free, fun craft evenings for adults every month: February’s project is a felt clutch bag with a zipper. Grown-ups of all ages are welcome to the Thursday, February 21 workshop, which starts at 6 pm. All supplies are provided. Spaces are limited so call now to sign up: 342-6416.
Live KIJHL hockey at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena
Saturday, February 23 FERNIE GHOSTRIDERS This is the last game of the regular season and will determine 3rd or 4th place for us. Game Time 7:30 pm
Kijhl hOCKEY
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ANTI-BULLYING
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WORSHIP SERVICE “K.I.D.S.” Church (age 3 to grade 7)
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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, February 22, 6:30 pm
CHICKEN & Ribs DINNER
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Fairmont Vacation Villas at Mountainside: is now hiring Housekeepersfor their busy spring and summer season. We offer year round employment, competitive wages and a generous benefits package after 6 months. We are also accepting part time and student applications. All positions involve working weekends. Must be reliable, have own transportation a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast paced team Environment.
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My Progress I have found that I am feeling much better going to Cranbrook twice weekly for hemodialysis than I was just doing peritoneal dialysis. I can’t imagine how I might be feeling after a month or two of doing home hemodialysis every two days. My blood should be squeaky clean. Clean enough that many of my dietary restrictions will fade away. Yummy. I really do meet with my oncologist this Friday by teleconference from Kelowna. I am interested to find out what he says about my bloodwork results. I like to believe that I am not all that nervous but I know that I am. I have tried to envision different scenarios and what my response and plan of action will be. I am not a big fan of the chemo scene so I shall be doing my best to avoid or delay any plans in that area. I have been 5 months off chemo and I am still not fully recovered and I do not want to relive that anytime soon. When I was on chemo I felt like I actually was dying. We shall see anyways.
Bingo Night in Radium
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It’s bingo night in Radium on Thursday, February 21, with the Radium Rotary Club hosting a fun, adults-only evening of five bingo games, cash prizes, a 50/50 draw and door prizes. The fun starts at 7 pm. Snacks, pop and water will be available for sale. If you haven’t visited Radium Hot Springs’ beautiful new community hall, here’s your excuse. You might even win a prize.
Buy & Swap I’ve decided to sell all my chiropractic magazines. I have too many back issues.
The Thrifty Reporter Yay!! The renovations at the Invermere Thrift Store have been finished on schedule and yes, they are again accepting donations at the back of the store. Reopening day Thursday February 21, will be an exciting day. I am sure there will be a lineup waiting for the store to open. The volunteers have been super busy restocking the shelves and hanging clothes to get ready for the big day. There will be changes and changes can sometimes take time to get used to. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Enjoy the changes and “Happy Shopping”.
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WHERE WAS I?
Answer on page 11
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
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Side Effects
BE KIND EVERY DAY TO EVERYONE BE HAPPY
Bloom Your Leadership Inspire Your People Graduated Licensing Program Active Aging Workshop Build a Planter or Bench
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So as I have mentioned a bit, with the couple weekly trips to Cranbrook for hemodialysis, I have been feeling quite a bit better. It is nice to have the strength to walk up a set of stairs again (still not running though haha). I am imagining how it will feel to be doing home hemo on an even more regular basis. In my mind I am a pretty quick learner but I am quite nervous about this adventure. Having my blood drawn out of me into the dialyzer with no one around to mop it up is a bit daunting. My closest neighbours will be on speed dial. Lowering my urea also seems to help a lot with the itching. That is pretty nice and they say the lower urea really helps with a lot of health issues. I am interested to see how much supplies and waste are part of this. There was a lot with peritoneal dialysis and this new machine is quite a bit more complicated.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer Dr. James Naismith taught at the International Young Men's Christian Organization, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He invented basketball for his football team but he wanted a game that didn't involve physical contact. He wanted a game that involved more finesse for his football team.
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If you’d like some free, confidential help with your 2018 income tax return, drop by the Invermere Library or call them at 3426416. If you meet the eligibility requirements, a community volunteer will meet with you one-on-one in March. This program helped a lot of local folks last year. Thanks to the library for hosting it, and to all the volunteers.
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SINGLE AD 4.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE
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DOUBLE SIZED AD 9.6 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE
Thanks for your interest. I hope that we will develop and maintain a wonderful, successful business partnership. As an advertising venue, I consider your success to reflect my success. We can work together to do whatever it takes to inform your potential clients about your fantastic business products or services.
SINGLE WEEK - $55 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $210 ($52.50/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $611 ($47/AD) 6 MONTHS (26 ISSUES) $1,170 ($45/AD)
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TRIPLE SIZED AD 14.7 CM TALL X 6.2 CM WIDE SINGLE WEEK $80 1 MONTH (4 ISSUES) $312 ($78/AD) 3 MONTHS (13 ISSUES) $936 ($72/AD)
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4.7 CM TALL X 12.6 CM WIDE
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N.O.W. Rocks the Stage
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It’ll be a classic rock night at the Horsethief Creek Pub on Monday, February 25, with local band N.O.W. on stage from 7 to 9 pm. Kevin, Murray, Larry and Lori combine years of experience with memorable performances. Get out of the house and treat yourself to a night at the pub. There’s no cover charge, which leaves more money in your pocket for snacks and drinks.
Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) They are considered Dutch because they were born in Holland. A concrete surface would be very hard to crack with any egg!
Youth Pink Shirt Day Party It’s Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 27: a day to raise awareness of bullying at home, in schools and workplaces, and online. They say one in every five kids is bullied: we can help these kids by showing them they aren’t alone. One way to do this is by wearing a pink shirt. The Summit Youth Centre is hosting a Pink Shirt Day party from 4 to 7 pm, and 12 to 18-year-olds are invited. There will be pizza, snacks, games, karaoke, pink pong, a door prize, and pink shirts to wear.
Bumper Stickers Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. I am not lazy, I am just happiest if I am doing nothing.
First Step to Online Sales If you’re interested in selling a product online, bring your lunch and $20 to the Mountain Hub on Tuesday, February 26 for a special lunch and learn session on “minimum viable products.” The workshop runs from noon until 1 pm. Online stores can be a great way to make money and work from anywhere.
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Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre 250-342-5105
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THE STATION
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
TRIVIA NIGHTS
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THURSDAYS WING NIGHTS $8/pound
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Seed & Plant Swap
RENT THIS SPACE As low as $46 for 1,500 Copies!
Plant lovers are invited to the annual plant and seed swap at the Groundswell Community Greenhouse by DTSS on Saturday, February 23. Bring extra seeds, plants or houseplants to trade with others. Set-up starts at 10am, with swapping from 10:30 until noon. Entry and wood-fired oven treats will be available by donation. Bring your questions about growing in our climate and connect with other gardeners.
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It’s almost time for the Coffee & Tea Festival, with many workshops confirmed and ready for registration. Check out the workshops on the festival website (with more being posted all the time). Pre-registration is required for these. Then make sure you head to the CV Centre for the festival’s expo on Saturday, March 2 from 10 am to 4 pm for samples, shopping, live music, art and more. It’ll be tea-rific.
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(From page 4) In 1963, Brad Pitt was born, ‘Dr. No’, the first James Bond movie was released, Marvel Comics printed the first ‘X -Men’ comic and Marin Luther King delivered his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech to 250,000 people.
Roots, Folk, Country at Ullr It’s an evening of live music at Ullr on Sunday, February 24, as they host Dustin Bentall with opening act Wild Honey. Tickets are $25 and available online at columbiavalleyarts.com or with cash at the bar. Ullr opens at 4 pm with their dinner menu, so go early to grab a good seat and tasty meal before the show starts at 6 pm. Bring your buds. (That’s a pun for the oldtimer locals.)
A Good Girl I just found out that my new girlfriend looks after 50,000 honey bees. I think she might be a keeper.
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Judy 250-341-5245 Days, Evenings and Weekends
Maybe you’ve seen them at a cafe … little balls that look like chocolate or coconut. Energy balls are low-sugar, flour-free treats that help sustain energy, curb cravings and keep you eating healthy. The Mountain Hub is hosting a workshop on how to make energy balls on Wednesday, February 27, from noon to 1 pm. You’ll get to sample three different varieties, and take home recipes. It costs $20 to attend the workshop: please pre-register at the Mountain Hub.
Oscar Night
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It’s Oscar night at Copper Point Golf on Sunday, February 24, starting at 6 pm. Dress in your finest and head to the clubhouse for dinner, drink specials and the Academy Awards. Everyone who is dressed up will get a ballot for a free round of golf. If you’re a fan of the red carpet, this evening’s for you.
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COLUMBIA VALLEY FOOD BANK TOP TEN ITEMS WISH LIST Peanut Butter Canned Fruit Canned Tuna or Salmon Spaghetti Sauce Canned Tomatoes Pork and Beans Boxed Cereal Tomato Sauce Canned Soup Canned Vegetables THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS!
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Five Slippery Years Amazing how quickly time goes by. Last week was the five year anniversary of the Whiteway being declared the longest outdoor skating surface in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records. It has been a fantastic part of the valley and keeps many locals and visitors active and entertained through the winter. Thanks to all those involved with the start-up and maintenance.
Did You Know? More than 2,000 people in and around the valley will be reading this article this week. Most of you will read The Valley Peak from cover-to-cover almost every week. Who cares? The advertisers certainly do. They are happy with the response they see from their ads. And they are even happier about the affordability. Who are you trying to reach with your advertising? If it is everyone in the valley, then The Valley Peak is the only place to advertise. A very small investment (as low as $24/ad) that is incredible effective. Try it out.
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about things. If I get enough propaganda in a certain direction then eventually I start to believe and think that way. I often find out that my friends don’t get the same feed and hence don’t think the same way. It is very interesting. Eye-opening at times.
Trivia Pursuit As you know, every week there are 6 trivia questions in the Skookum Inn ad on page 3.You also know that the Station Pub has Wednesday Night Trivia. In a shameless attempt to promote each other, you will now find at least one VP question at Trivia Night. You can now go to the pub knowing one answer in advance. That could pay off.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
‘Life’ is too short to be worth using for points in the game of Scrabble.
Thought Control I don’t watch a lot of television but I do spend way too much time cruising through Facebook. I find some of it engaging but also find myself wondering why I am wasting that time. One thing that has been happening is I find that it can really change the way I think
Names We’ve Heard
21 Jennifer Hewitt, Kelsey Grammer 22 Drew Barrymore, Dr. J (Julius Erving) 23 Peter Fonda, Helena Sukova 24 Alain Prost, Billy Zane 25 George Harrison, Téa Leoni 26 John McEnroe, Michael Bolton 27 Liz Taylor, Ralph Nader Local Celebrities
21 Patricia Sam, Jackie Speta 23 Tanya Roe, Byron Trask 24 Ian Capilo, Cory Price 25 Ryan Karl, Jarrett Roe, Kylee Pocha 26 Lona Harding, Michael Larrabee, Samantha Tyrrell 27 Aurora St. Amand, Brenda Sobieroy, Patricia Schuck, Adam Tyrrell Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243
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How Are the Roads?
The photo on page 6 is a pretty easy one. It is from an upcoming event, the Rod & Gun Club’s Wild Game Dinner.
Game Saver
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It is winter folks. How are the roads? They are wintery and treacherous. They are not bare and dry. Do not expect to walk out to your vehicle, get in and drive away without any delays. Expect snow and frosty windows. Expect slow travel and slippery roads. Leave early and travel safely folks.
Where I Was
I get a few calls from folks who want a birthday listed on this page. Unfortunately, many of the calls come the same week as the birthday, which is too late to get it into print. Most people love to see their name in print and everyone likes to hear ‘Happy Birthday’ from their friends, so it is nice to be listed in there. So send them in early. List all the birthdays you want published and send them in shortly. They will be put into the database and will show up at the appropriate time. Email rob@valleypeak.ca.
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February 21-28, 2019 Lunch ’til Late Kitchen Open to 10 pm Daily, 11 pm Fri/Sat
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Monday, February 25, 7-9 pm
OPEN MIC
Monday, March 4
FREE LISTINGS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wed., 5:30-7 pm. By appt. 342-0850. 201, 7 Ave, Invermere. Museum Hours Tuesday 10 am-4 pm. Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Invermere Library hours Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Wed/Thur, 10 am-8 pm. Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 1-8 pm. Wed, Thurs. 10 am-4 pm. Friday 1-4 pm, Sat, 10 am–4 pm. Every Thursday Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Carpet Bowling, 1:30 pm, Radium Centre. Floor Curling, Inv. Seniors Centre, 1:30 pm. Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 2 pm. Youth cooking, Summit Youth Centre, 5-7 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm. Youth Network, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm. Free English Learning Conversation, CBAl, 6-8 pm, Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. AA Meeting, Canal Flats Fire Hall, 8 pm. Pickleball lessons, free, DTSS gym, 8:30-10 pm. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. 2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416. 3rd Thursday of Every Month Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm. Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Invermere Seniors Kindergarten Visit, 10:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Knitting Club, Radium Library 2-4 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424. Karaoke, Whitehouse. 1st Friday Every Month Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm. 3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom.
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Every Saturday Family Lego Club, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Youth movie, free, Summit Youth Centre, 7-9 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Music Jam, all ages, Canal Flats Base Camp, 10 am. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Give-back Sundays, Horsethief Creek Pub. Crib, Edgewater Legion, 1 pm. Carpet Bowling. Radium Centre, 1:30 pm. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Monday Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am. Invermere Seniors’ Centre Fitness, 10:30 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Indoor Pickleball, DTSS Gym, 7-9 pm. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Pool Tournament, Copper City Saloon, 7:30 pm. Every Tuesday Knitting/handcrafts, Invermere Library, 1:30 pm. Invermere Seniors Centre games, 1:30 pm. Adult Programs, Radium Library, 5:30 pm. Zumba Strong, Laird School, 5:30 pm. Cards, Radium Centre, 6:30 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st Tuesday of Every Month MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Every Wednesday Storytime, Radium Library, 10:45 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am. Chair Yoga, Invermere Seniors Hall, 10:30 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. Junior Curling, 4-5 pm. Zumba Fitness, Laird School, 5:30 pm.
PAINT 7 SIP– February 26 1.5 hr Walk, Westside Trail, 5 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Fun flow taster Yoga, Radium Plaza, 778-316-6371. Invermere Seniors Crib, 7 pm. Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. Last Wednesday of Each Month Co-housing info session, Invermere Library, 6:30 pm. February 20, Wednesday Coffee with Council, page 2. Trivia, Station Pub, 7 pm. Facebook Masterclass, $100, Mountain Hub, 7pm. February 21, Thursday Writer’s Meet-Up, Mountain Hub, 6 pm. Adult craft: felt zipper clutch, free, Invermere Library, 6 pm, 342-6416. Youth night, free, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm. Bingo, 19+, Radium Community Hall, 7-9 pm. February 22, Friday Chicken & Rib Dinner, Invermere Legion. 6:30 pm. February 23, Saturday Seed & plant swap, community greenhouse, 10am. Rockies bottle drive, Copper Point Golf, 10am-3pm. “How to” Festival, Invermere Library, 1-3 pm. Masquerade Fundraiser (Mountain of Hope), 19+, $50, Greywolf Golf Course, 6 pm. Rockies host Fernie Ghostriders, 7:30 pm. February 24, Sunday Give Back, CV Skating Club, Horsethief Creek Pub. Whiteway Clean-up, 10:30 am. February 25, Monday N.O.W., Horsethief Creek Pub, 7 pm. February 26, Tuesday Lunch & learn: MVP, $20, Mountain Hub, 12-1 pm. Paint & sip, $40, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. February 27, Wednesday Pink Shirt Day party, Summit Youth Centre, 4-7 pm. Energy Balls workshop, $20, Mountain Hub, 12-1 pm. Trivia, Station Pub, 7 pm. March 2, Saturday Coffee & Tea Fest Expo, CV Centre, 10 am-4 pm. March 3, Sunday Give Back, Summit Youth Centre, Horsethief Cr. Pub. March 4, Monday Open Mic music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information.
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