Which hockey team came from the Yukon, only to get smashed by the Ottawa Silver Seven for the Stanley Cup? (Answer on page 7)
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March 28-April 3, 2019 Kidney Awareness March is Kidney Health month in B.C. and this Saturday, March 30 there will be an information/donation table at AG Valley Foods. It will be manned by former dialysis patient, now transplant recipient, Kirt Sellers. As you may know, kidneys are dear to my heart, haha. My co-writer, Heather, also lost her husband, Brock, to kidney cancer. I hope that you have been learning a bit through the articles in The Valley Peak. Stop in at AG and learn more. Your kidneys are very important to you (well, one of them is anyways) so you should learn a bit about preventing kidney disease.
Volume 17 Issue 13 Friday Night is Flight Night. Get a flight of beer or a Taynton Bay cocktail flight for only $10! Pints and Jugs of Arrowhead's Blonde Bombshell will be on special.
Team B.C. Send Off One of our local curlers, Tyler Powell, has won the Provincial under-18 Men’s Curling Championship with Team Colwell, based out of the Okanagan. They are on their way to the Nationals. They travel to Sherwood Park, Alberta for April 2-7. The Invermere Curling Centre is hosting a fund-raiser\send-off this Friday, March 29 from 7 to 11 pm. There will be a silent auction, archery tag and many other fun activities during the evening.
Interscam
Trivia Night Countdown
I ordered a book off the internet called’ “How to Scam people for money on the Internet.” It has been three weeks and it has not arrived yet.
We’re down to the final weeks of trivia night at the Station Pub. Go early on Wednesday, April 3 to claim your table and check out the Brain Drain trivia in this issue of The Valley Peak: it’ll give you an edge on at least one question. Trivia starts at 7 pm, at $3/person. There are fabulous prizes to be won. On April 3 the accumulative jackpot will be given out and April 10 will be the WestJet $5,000 draw.
A Flower at The Station Returning to The Station Neighborhood Pub is the talented Virginia Rose! She will be performing this Friday March 29. The show starts at 9 pm and there is no cover charge.
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ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Searching starts at 5 pm. Licenced Event 19+ Cash Sale on Arrowhead Beer and Wine.
Promote your business with Small Prize Donations Accepted
The Horsethief Creek Pub’s April lineup of Live Music Monday acts starts off with an Open Mic on April 1. Kevin, Larry and Gar will host this popular night, which starts at 7 pm. Open Mic nights are busy, so head over early to get your favourite table. Settle in with drinks and food for a fantastic night of live music.
Riddliculous
Some days there are a dozen things to do in town, while other days we struggle to fill The Valley Peak’s events calendar. If you’re planning an event, check out our online events listing at www.valleypeak.ca (click on ‘Upcoming Events’) and see if your ideal date is already busy. Residents and visitors can only make it to so many events in a single weekend. And if you rely on volunteers to make your event happen, you’ll have better luck getting helpers if they aren’t needed elsewhere.
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Panorama Ski Resort. Two bedroom Timeshare for rent, April 7 - 14. Max. occ. 6. Phone 250-409-4790. ______
Hall rental and catering. Royal Canadian Legion, Invermere. Reasonable rates. 250-688-0640. ______
Hot Tub Rentals, Diamond Heating & Spas, 250-342-7100. _____
Windermere Community Hall. Upgraded. Lots of features. Call 778-526-0092.
Services B.B’s Home & Lawncare Services. Handyman services, renovations, yard & spring cleaning, eavestroughs, hauling, 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.
Romantic
Classes
My wife went away for a week and I let the dishes and laundry pile up. When she returned she knew I couldn’t make it without her. That is so romantic.
Group Workshops. Gentle Yoga. Laughter Yoga. Meditation. Bollywood Dance Along. Private Counselling, Yoga. Sensory Therapy. 778-316-6371.
Music in the Air The Second Winds Community Band is always looking for new members. If your 2019 goals include dusting off that instrument, give Ian a call at 342-9733. Second Winds uses all band instruments and abilities. They meet on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in Invermere. Everyone deserves a little music in their lives: make some time and feed your soul.
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Full & Partial Dentures Repairs - Relines - Rebases In Home Service Also Photographic Reconstruction
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It was a very windy day with gusts up to 100 km/h. Joe entered his home to find the window had blown wide open with the curtains twisting in the wind. The table near the window was empty. On the floor, Joe saw some broken glass and a large puddle of water. He also saw the limp bodies of Bill and Jill. What happened? See page 9.
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After a devastating fire, the kitchen at Copper City Saloon is back in action and serving up hot treats daily. Go try their new pizzas, including the new Valley BBQ pizza and garden greens pizza. New owners have taken over the saloon: let’s show our support.
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HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S WEEK
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It is hard to cover everything that happens throughout a week in a single issue of The Valley Peak. Sometimes special days happen on day 5 or 6 of a current issue. That is part of what makes it so overwhelming. With my recent illnesses, it seems like everything is overwhelming. Even with all of the help I get from Heather and many others. Home hemodialysis is very time and energy consuming and it has been hard to keep up with everything. And I can’t really ask for any more support. That is why I am going to have to shut down The Valley Peak for a while, maybe forever. It may sound foolish, but that is just the time of the year. That is the only way I can get in my April Fool’s joke on you with the actual day being on day 5 of this issue. There will be many more. I hope you all have an amazing month of April and spend lots of time out fooling around and enjoying yourselves.
State of Society I saw a guy at Starbucks today who had no cell phone, no tablet and no laptop. He was just sitting there drinking coffee. Like a psychopath.
For What It’s Worth I get a lot of groups asking for free coverage in The Valley Peak. They assume it is a simple little paper that has no expenses and very little value. They would rather spend their money on a flyer or in a larger, more colourful production. Did you know my printing expenses are $3,000 a month? Not free. Did you know that a $25 ad that brings in a single new client is actually more effective than a $250 ad bringing in 8 clients (10 clients would be equal value). The Valley Peak serves more than 2,000 readers every week. They see the ads. How are you telling the public about your stuff?
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Did you know that the word ‘HOSPITAL’ actually stands for something? ‘House Of Sick People Including Treatment And Labour’.
Fishing Licenses It is that time of year. You need your new fishing license for April 1, although there aren’t a lot of good fishing opportunities available yet.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7-9 pm weekly Big Bonus Night April 3 WestJet Wrap-up April 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
3. Tarzan
THE STATION
Which desert covers part of China and Mongolia? Which month is named after the Roman god of war? Edgar Rice Burroughs created which ‘swinger’? What type of animal is a coney? What name is given to a vertical divide in a window? What is the international radio code word for the letter ‘P’?
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB
TEAM COLWELL– B.C. U18 Champs With Local Tyler Powell (2nd from left) Good Luck at Nationals Men!
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Answers are hidden within ads in this issue. Enjoy your search!
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Watson’s Waddle I love this time of year. Dog walks are so much more exciting right now as the snow and ice melt away. I really don’t mind the cold but you really cannot compare winter walks to spring walks. My favourite thing. Fresh scents as things begin to thaw. I love to walk around and leave pee messages for my friends and this is the time of year that that works well. It is interesting getting a message from months ago as things warm up. I can’t believe all the messages I have missed though the winter. It is no wonder that I have felt a bit lonely. Days are tricky with Rob on his dialysis machine for hours. I really don’t like all the alarm sounds so I hang out on my bed in the other room. So I love the quick walks before and the long walks afterwards or the days with Jen at Kootenay Kritters.
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What Year Was It? Beanie Babies were introduced, Intel developed the Pentium processor and Dyson marketed the first bagless vacuum cleaner. Monica Seles was stabbed, Bill Clinton was elected over George Bush, Jurassic Park and Schindler’s List were released and Kim Campbell replaced Brian Mulroney to become the first female Prime Minister of Canada. What year was it? See page 10.
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2019 Memberships Available. 18 HOLES ONLY $29.95 IN APRIL Halibut Fish & Chips Fridays (Starts April 5) www.windermerevalleygolfcourse.com
Cure-All I think that water is amazing. Want to lose weight? Drink more water. Clear acne? Drink water. Eliminate a jerk? Drown them.
Mammography Screenings It’s last call to book an appointment with the mobile mammography screening van in March. If you’re a woman 40 or better, call 1-800-663-9203 to book a free screening. The van is parked in the CV Chamber parking lot. It’s so important to take control of your health. Please take advantage of this chance for a check-up.
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Kidney Failure
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Make sure you stop in at AG Valley Foods this Saturday, March 30 to visit the kidney information table. You will learn much more about kidney health than I can ever tell you. Please take care of yourself. You are worth it. My kidney world remains pretty exciting. My GFR (glomular filtration rate), which determines kidney function is at 5%. Below 20 is considered kidney failure. But my big new mechanical kidney, or dialysis machine) in my home makes up for that. It is pretty incredible to be able to clean my own blood whenever I feel like it. So far every second day has me feeling fantastic. It is just a matter of scheduling my life around it as the whole process takes about 6.5 hours. I usually run from 7 am to 1 pm or so on those days, like today. Really, I don’t wish kidney failure on anyone. I am glad I have learned as much about kidneys and their function as I have. There is a lot to those things. Please take care of yourself.
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Smooth Move My wife combined alphabet soup with a laxative. She called it ‘letter rip’.
What Is It Worth? The Valley Peak does a lot of free postings and write-ups for events that are not paying for advertising here but they still advertise elsewhere. If you find yourself going to one of these events because of what you saw here please let the organizers know. Thanks.
IT’S HERE TO STAY!
Beyond Meat Burger! Open Daily 6 am - 8 pm
Bruno’s Plumbing Service Mike Sylvestre 250-342-5105
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In the Details Do you need your vehicle detailed? How about your motorhome or boat? Check out Utopia Detailing in the industrial park. They do an amazing job.
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SPRING MAINTENANCE
Associate PASTOR: Matt Moore Sunday, March 31, 10:30 am
WORSHIP SERVICE “K.I.D.S.” Church (age 3 to grade 7)
CELEBRATION SUNDAY The Lord’s Supper will be served.
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, March 29, 6:30 pm
BEEF ROULADEN DINNER
Cribbage, Thursdays, 6:30 pm. Darts, Saturdays, 4-6 pm. Texas Hold-Em, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
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My Progress I am not sure how the cancer is going: my next bloodwork for that is in June. But I know how the kidney failure is going. This home hemodialysis is a relatively pretty good gig. It is an incredible amount of work for me. I cannot accurately describe it other than making sure you are using very sterile techniques is critical. With my lines going directly into my heart, an infection spreads through all my organs instantly. But no issues so far I think. I have to thank Kootenay Kritters for taking care of Watson during dialysis. He loves to get out with Jen and that takes away a lot of my stress. The more consistent hemo schedule has definitely improved my overall health and well-being. My energy levels are increasing by leaps and bounds. I do have to call that good progress.
2. March
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The Regional District’s have decided that Lake Windermere and Columbia Lake need to be managed more thoroughly. They are hoping for more non-motorized use of the lakes. That is why they are introducing ‘Al Up’, the Alternating Lake Use Program. On alternating weekends, no motorized craft are allowed on the lakes. One weekend Windermere, the next weekend Columbia. Boaters are asked to go to the website, www.APRILFOOLS.ca for more information.
Lion Tracks "Look, guide, here are some lion tracks." "Good. You see where they go and I'll find out where they came from."
Puppy Love Fundraiser It’s the pet-lovers’ event of the year. This Saturday, March 30, is Puppy Love, a fundraiser for the Global Animal Lovers Society. Fire Vixen will do pre-booked, small tattoos starting at 11 am, with the funds going to GALS. There will also be facepainting, a bake sale and BBQ, live entertainment and a silent auction. The event continues with a party at the CV Centre, starting at 8 pm. Entry is by donation, and there will be a beer garden for ages 19+. To book in for a tattoo, call 3428844.
Nice Out Get out and enjoy the spring weather folks. It is good for you.
The District of Invermere 2019 Garbage Collection and Recycling Calendar is available! If you would like a copy of the calendar please stop by the Municipal office to pick one up. To access it online, please go to our website www.invermere.net.
District of Invermere Water Meter Reads The District of Invermere will be reading water meters over the next few weeks; this sometimes requires access to your property. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact the District Office at 250-342-9281.
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Side Effects
KIDNEY AWARENESS AGVALLEY FOODS SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Doing It Right
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One of the thing about bone marrow cancer is that it is in a lot of places in your body at the same time. It makes it tough to control. One of the main side effects lately is the psychological aspect. My loser back has been sore for a couple of days now. Very sore. Is it just normal tight muscles from overworking it? Or is it bone marrow cancer coming back into the lower spine and pelvis? Life is tough when you are always in pain, fear and doubt. Another aspect is the financial burden. It is hard to keep up with work and earnings. There is a lot of travel involved and with my kidney situation there is also a lot of time spent on medical procedures. I have managed to keep The Valley Peak going but am so far behind on some of the invoicing that it is a struggle. I think I have all that backwards. Invoice first, write the paper later, haha.
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During that series, Ottawa set an NHL record for most goals in one game by scoring 22 against the Dawson City Nuggets.
The Thrifty Reporter Spring has sprung in the valley and the local golf courses are opening soon. Do you need some golf clubs? How about a different driver or a lucky putter? How about golf apparel or golf shoes? The Invermere Thrift Store has a wide range of these items plus more. Donations are dropped off daily and with the help of many volunteers the shelves are stocked. The store is open Thursday to Saturday 10 am-4 pm. Drop in for a visit and see their newly renovated store.
Calculated Most puns make my mind numb. Math puns make it number.
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TYLER POWELL SEND OFF CURLING CENTRE FRIDAY, MARCH 29
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This Tuesday, April 2 is ‘Good Deeds Day’. It is a global day that unites people from 93 countries to do good deeds for the benefit of others and the planet. Beginning in 2007 with 7,000 people, it has grown to more than 1.5 million participants last year. ‘Do good, think good, see good, talk good and you will feel a goodness that will spread amongst your companions’. Every single person can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others and positively change the world. And hopefully it will feel so good for folks that every day will become a good deeds day.
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CRESTEEL HVAC (’81) LIMITED Furnace and Heat Pump Installation Service and Repair
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Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) The key to this riddle is in the omitted detail. Bill and Jill were Joe’s pet fish that were happy in their small tank until the wind caused the window to knock them off the table.
Cerebral Palsy Book Reading Commercial - Residential - Marine - RV Licenced Bonded and Insured Proud to be your local Invermere based installer
Canadian writer Gwenyth Snow will be in Radium on Saturday, March 30 to talk about her biographical fiction novel It’s About Luke. The book is written from the perspective of the brother of a child with cerebral palsy. Head to the Radium Library at 11 am for your chance to ask the author questions.
Quality Workmanship
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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CARPET CLEANING TILE & GROUT CLEANING Serving the Valley since 1980
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“Hey Dad, there is a small get together at school tomorrow.” ‘How many people is ‘small’?” “You, me and the principal.”
Smart Tub No WIFI required
Pruning & Soil Info It’s almost gardening season, and the worms are stirring. The wise and talented Lin Egan at Winderberry is offering a free discussion and demonstration on basic pruning, good soil preparation and landscape maintenance on Saturday, March 30 from 1-3 pm. Edible Acres Cafe will be open for lunch and snacks.
Vital Signs Results
WE HAVE A HUGE SELECTION OF GOOD USED TIRES ON RIMS.
Fair Prices
Interested in who is calling the valley home these days? The Community Foundation will share the data and information collected in the latest Vital Signs report on Tuesday, April 2 at the CV Chamber building. The survey asked plenty of interesting questions. The results will be shared in a fun and interactive quiz format, starting at 11:30 am.
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EASTER
Windermere Valley The Windermere Valley Golf Course will be open very, very soon. It may even be open by the time you are reading this. Windermere Valley is a really wonderful golf course. It is very user-friendly and can play easy or tough on any given day. It is a nice course to walk and fun to ride. The staff are incredible and the green fees are totally affordable. Halibut fish and chips start this Friday, April 5. Call 250-342 -3004 to see if they are open.
CUSTOM ORDERS
Order personalized Easter Eggs Filling options are chocolate brownies, caramels or peanut butter cups. Milk or Dark Chocolate.
Call 250-341-5185 or email margot@gimmesomesugarcandy.ca
It Was That Year (From page 4) In 1993, house was worth $113,000 a new car was $12,750 and average annual income was $31,000. The Buffalo Bills became the first team to lose 3 consecutive Super Bowls, Star Trek Deep Space Nine debuted on television and a ferry in Haiti sunk with more than 1,200 people perishing.
Sales ♠ Service ♠ Solutions Gift Certificates Available
Healthy Tech Tots
The Best of Seconds OPEN Tues-Fri 10-5 Saturday 11-3 Adults’ & Kids’ Clothing Shoes, Toys, Books Infant Equipment, Maternity Items Much, Much More Located below Lambert-Kipp Pharmacy 250-342-4430
250-342-9933 Drive Thru until 10 pm
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A BLIZZARD CAKE Order one online at Www.dqcakes.com Store Hours 11 am –9 pm
WE SELL, CONSIGN & BUY
Antiques ☺ Rarities Boutique ☺ Vintage Home Décor ☺ Upcycled Junk Jonny & Teresa 778-526-5117 4730 Government St. Windermere
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Technology is everywhere, even for young kids. If you have a kid under six in your life and are wondering how to use technology with them in a safe and meaningful way, sign up for Healthy Tech Tots, a free, fourweek program by CBAL. Families will meet on Tuesdays at the Invermere Library starting April 9, from 10 am to noon. Register for the program by calling 342-6416. Times sure have changed since we were kids.
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Relationships I asked my wife why she married me. “Because you’re funny.” “I thought it was because I am smart?” “See, you are hilarious!”
Big Band Dance We have plenty of live music events in the valley, but the Big Band Dance is something special. This will be the 36th year that our high school’s stage band students have hosted an evening of big band music. It’s your chance to dust off those special dance moves: swing, salsa and waltz. Or just two-step the night away and cheer for our talented local youth. The party takes place at the CV Centre on Saturday, April 13 and includes cocktails and a late-night buffet. Tickets are $25 and are available at Lambert Kipp Pharmacy and Home Hardware. Even if you don’t dance, it’s worth coming just for the music.
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Leading Ladies Networking The valley’s “Leading Ladies” are invited to a networking and support group on Thursday, April 4 at Taynton Bay Spirits. Bring $20 for a drink and appies, plus your business cards. The evening starts at 7pm. This is a new group starting up to help local women connect and network. For more information, call Samantha at 688-7101.
Tuesday Movie Night Tuesday night is movie night at the CV Centre this month, with the next film showing on April 2. Doors open at 7 pm, with showtime at 7:30 pm. Admission is $5 cash at the door, with a concession to help raise funds for the Rotary Club of Invermere. The April 2 film will be announced soon. Cheers to the Rotary Club for organizing these regular movie nights and making use of the great new seating and big screen at the Centre.
Where I Was The page 6 photo is similar to last week’s with home hemodialysis. This one is dialysis in the Trail Renal Ward. To you they look similar but to me it’s very different.
ICAN Garage Sale Donations If you discover any gently used, saleable items while spring cleaning, give ICAN a call. They’re on the hunt for donations to their upcoming garage sale fundraiser. Phone Teryl at 341-7888 to arrange dropoff of your donations. The garage sale is booked for June 22 and 23, from 9 am to 1 pm at Deck Properties storage. ICAN has been rescuing, sheltering, spaying, neuturing and re-homing companion animals in the valley since 2007.
Laptop Maintenance Workshop Do you have a laptop? Bring it to the Mountain Hub on Tuesday, April 2 for an hour-long laptop maintenance session: you can run through the suggestions as you go. Learn how to keep your laptop up to date, virus-free and running smoothly. The noon to 1 pm session costs $20. Take the time to protect your work and files.
Still the Same I went to the bakery and asked for some shortbread. They told me they don’t make it any longer.
Little League Fun Day It’s time to dust off those baseball gloves. Kids ages 4 to 17 are invited to a free fun
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day on Saturday, April 6 at the Lions’ ballpark by the crossroads to try the basic skills of baseball. The fun starts at 11am and includes a hot dog BBQ. You can pre-register your kid for the 2019 season. `To RSVP, call or text Kayla at 688-0058 with your kid’s name and age.
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Bike & Gear Swap Right about now, people all over the valley are realizing they need a new bike for themselves or their kid. And what should they do with the bikes and gear they no longer need? The Columbia Valley Cycling Society has the answer, with their annual Bike & Gear Swap on Saturday, April 6 at the CV Centre. Drop off your used gear between 9 and 11 am. The sale runs from 11:30 am to 2 pm. This is a great event and well worth the line-up.
Lower Your Bills We are in Solar Country and the sun can help reduce our power bills. I have friends whose meter ran backwards last week in the sun. Contact Solar Country from their page 9 ad.
Names We’ve Heard
28 Reba McEntire 29 Jennifer Capriati, Elle MacPherson 30 M.C. Hammer, Eric Clapton 31 Colin Farrell, Rhea Perlman 1 Otto von Bismark, Ali McGraw 2 Hans Christian Andersen, Marvin Gaye 3 Marlon Brando, Eddie Murphy Local Celebrities
28 Tim Sawchuk 31 Jeffery Viret, Loreen Purdy, Russ Paul, Tammie Hamilton, Dylan Emms, Trevor & Tanis Wareham anniversary 1 JoAnne Brockmeyer, Sydney Dunn 2 Kellen Viret, Mary Olsen 3 Denis & Lawrie Zuk anniversary, Glen & Elaine Weber anniversary Submit your free birthday or anniversary greetings to rob@valleypeak.ca or call 250-341-7243
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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. 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. 3422424. 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. 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.
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Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Give-back Sundays, Horsethief Creek Pub. Crib & other fun at Edgewater Legion, noon. 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. 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. Shuswap Bingo, Earlybird at 6:45 pm. 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. 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. March 27, Wednesday Movie: Small Foot, free, CV Centre, 1:30 pm. DOI info session on land purchase, CV Centre, 7 pm. Wednesday Night Trivia, Station Pub, 7 pm. Mobile mammography screening, ages 40+, CV Chamber parking lot, book: 1-800-663-9203.
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April 7-Give Back Radium Visitors Centre March 28, Thursday Ladies’ clothing swap fundraiser, $10 shopping bag, Arrowhead Brewery, 7-9 pm. March 29, Friday Beef Rouladen dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm. Tyler Powell sendoff to nationals. 7 pm, Curling Centre. Virginia Rose, Station Pub. March 30, Saturday ‘It’s About Luke’, author, Radium Library, 11 am. Pruning & healthy soils, Edible Acres, 1-3 pm. Deep Cedar by donation, Arrowhead Brewery, 4-7 pm. Puppy Love (GALS animal rescue fundraiser), CV Centre, prebooked tattoos at Fire Vixen: 11 am-7 pm, party: 8pm-1am. Book a tattoo: 342-8844. Kidney Found. fundraiser, AG Valley Foods, 12-6 pm. Melty Beads Club, Radium Library, 2-3 pm. April 1, Monday April Fool’s Day. Drum circle, Pynelogs, 7-8:30 pm, 409-4110. Open Mic music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. April 2, Tuesday Vital Signs review, CV Chamber, 11:30 am. Laptop maintenance info, $20, Mountain Hub, 12-1 pm. Movie night, $5 cash, CV Centre, doors @ 7 pm. Art from the Heart, April 2-27, Pynelogs. April 3, Wednesday Bonus Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm. April 4, Thursday Leading Ladies networking group, $20 (includes drinks & appies), Taynton Bay Spirits, 7-9 pm, 688-7101. Rockies hockey Awards Night, CV Centre, 6 pm. Karaoke, Horsethief Creek Pub, 9 pm. April 5, Friday Fresh Fridays youth open mic, free, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm. April 6, Saturday Columbia Valley Cycling Society Bike & Gear Swap, CV Centre, drop off gear 9-11am, sale 11:30 am-2 pm. Food Forest Basics, $50 ($30 youth, $80 couple), Community Greenhouse, 10 am - 12:30 pm. Little League fun day & hot dog BBQ, free, ages 4-17, Lions’ Ball Park, 11 am - 12:30 pm. Fire & Ice dinner & dance, Fairmont, 6 pm. April 7, Sunday Give Back, Rad. Visitor Centre, Horsethief Creek Pub. April 8, Monday Opry North, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact The Valley Peak with your information. Improve local awareness and increase attendance by emailing rob@valleypeak.ca.
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