A lively local market with vendors selling bedding plants, early produce and eggs, hand made gifts, savory and sweet ready to eat foods and beverages, hand made herbal care and much more. Come down and catch the live music from 10-2pm. Cottonwood Falls Market happens every Saturday rain or shine.

This year we will be selling donated/expired clothing for 25 cents per item. We have all manner of kids clothing, toys, baby gear and lots of maternity wear as well. Stock up on winter gear for next year now, at a fraction of the cost!
Larger items will be sold for incredibly low prices too. If you've been to our store, you know we sell only really nice stuff! Our customers wait all winter for this awesome spring event....don't miss out!
All proceeds from this sale will be donated to local charity.
Thanks to all our loyal customers for your continued support!
"I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use."
-- Mother Teresa

8th Annual GEAR SWAP. Looking to get into the sport or doing some spring cleaning?
Come by to see peoples past treasures or come get rid of some of your own.
We accept all whatersport gear and accessories. Equipment drop off is on Friday April 30 before 6pm.
$5 donation to enter which goes to the Not for profit kayak club "Borderline Boaters".

'Walk As One at One' All around the world, people will celebrate World Labyrinth Day on May 1st at 1:00 pm, by walking a labyrinth, wherever they are located. This will present a continuous 'rolling meditation' around the globe, on that date.
Join with your community as we celebrate the 2nd Annual World Labyrinth Day here in Nelson.

Rossland Council for Arts and Culture presents Spoken Word Sensation Shane Koyczan, Saturday May 1st at the Miners Hall.
Shane Koyczan is most recently known for performing his poem “We Are More” at the 2010 Winter Olympic opening ceremonies in Vancouver. His book, "Visiting Hours” was hailed as a book of the year selection by The Guardian UK and The Globe and Mail Canada Newspapers.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $15 for students with valid ID and $22 at the door if available. Tickets available at the Rouge Gallery in Rossland (250-362-9609) and the Charles Bailey Theatre in Trail (1-877-368-9669). Doors open at 7pm. Some mature content, age 16+ recommended. Visit www.rosslandcac.com for more details.

The Ghostdancing Trancedance is a dance for peace, passion and presence! Rhythmic music, breath, intention and blindfolds will support our trance experience. No experience necessary. Come on out and join our community of dancers for this dynamic trancdance experience with Rosalyn and Duncan Grady.
Proceeds support the International Council of Indigenous Grandmothers. $10 at the door

Legendary Blues Promotions & Kootenay Cooperative Radio presents the Texas Bluesman Sonny Rhodes and his band.

Saturday May 1st 2010 at the Royal Grill & Lounge (330 Baker St.) in Nelson B.C.

Opens with acoustic blues duo, Jon Burden & Bill Lynch at 7:30pm.


http://www.myspace.com/blueslegendsonnyrhodes

"I'm what you call a self-proclaimed Disciple of the Blues!" said Rhodes about his years playing and singing for fans of blues around the world. He has been nominated eleven times for the Blues Music Awards.
Tickets for KCR members = $17.00 (in advance or at the door).

Tickets for non members in advance $20.00

Tickets for non members at the door = $25.00

The Dances of Universal Peace are a moving meditation practice involving simple dance movements and music shared in a circle. A dance leader, supported by musicians, teaches participants a chant and movements. Soon, the circle is singing and moving together, deepening into the meditation. The dances offer a joyous and multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within, share heartfelt connection with others and experience deep inner peace.

No experience or partner is required – the dances are easy to learn and are taught to the whole group each time. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. By donation.

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge • For a full program description go to:

http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

Kaslo Tuesday Local Markets happen every Tuesday from 10 am to 2 pm from May to October in Front Street Park. The Tuesday Market features locally handcrafted products: fresh baked goods, produce, artisan wares, bodycare, soaps, and more. New Vendors welcome! Contact Donna 250-353-9638

ASTRAL FLYING, ASTRAL DREAMING

Robert Eyre, dream scape artist, chronicles his experiences in the ethereal realm of being in dreaming. Can you learn how to how to surf the magnetic streams of earth while being consciously awake? It depends on your powers of intention. Everyone has the ability, the seed of ability exists in everyone, the workshop is about how we connect to our seed,to grow our ability, to re-member the feeling of being in dreaming.

Suggested Donation $5-$10

Basic Bar-Room Swing Dance Class. This will be the last class of the season. A fast and guaranteed method to some serious FUN !!!

Singles and couples are welcome. No experience necessary.

Taught by Howie Ross, veteran swing dancer for 20 years. Guaranteed or your money back!!

All 4 sessions for $50.00 per person. You are invited to repeat any or all of the basic classes for FREE, anytime!!

If you've ever wanted to learn to dance, this is your opportunity to get out on the dance floor in a friendly, safe and very cool atmosphere.

Class size is limited. Please contact: MrAwganic@aol.com to pre-register.

Class session begins on Tuesday May 4th at 7:00PM. Please come early to the class.

On Wednesday, May 5th, eat out on the town and support the welfare of local animals. Eleven participating restaurants have generously agreed to donate a portion of their night's proceeds directly to the Nelson branch of the BC SPCA.

Those restaurants are as follows:
Bogustown Neighbourhood Pub
Amanda's Restaurant
Baker Street Grill (In Best Western)
General Store (In Hume Hotel)
Chillers Neighbourhood Pub
Jackson's Hole
Kurama Sushi
Outer Clove
Main Street Diner
The Royal
BITE

The BC SPCA is a non-profit which receives no government funding. Our goal is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ALL DAY EVENT!

Need a resume? Unsure where to start? This one day workshop will guide you through how best to highlight your skills, abilities and accomplishments to potential employers. Register early to reserve your seat in this free workshop

Nelson Youth Theatre presents their first original play, "The Portal: Beyond the Wall", May 5th & 7th, 2010, at South Nelson Elementary School (814 Latimer St.)!

Created by an awesome cast of 6-12 year-olds, "The Portal: Beyond the Wall" tells the tale of two friends who discover a magical portal to a fantasy land populated with well-known figures from story books and popular culture - plus other fun characters never met before....

"The Portal: Beyond the Wall" stars Zoe, Vherra, Tucker, Tom, Tate, Petra, Maggie, London, Liam, Julie, Jillian, Jerad, Ivie, Evan, Elle, Dune, Dasha, & Amelia!

Show-time Wed. & Fri. is 7:00pm, and tix are $10/$5 at the door. For more info about the show and Nelson Youth Theatre, visit forstmedia.ca!

What's happening in the world of work? How do these changs affect where and how you look for work? What is happening in Nelson? Where ARE the jobs? In this fun, interactive and free workshop we will explore what's happening and strategies to find work that works for you!

Fresh, Fast and Fabulous Summer Salads

Spring is here! It is time once again for our third fabulous salads class. Rejoice, cleanse and renew with wholesome and fresh salads. This class will teach you how to make fresh salads with rice and grains as well as beans and raw vegetable salads. Beautiful, colourful and fresh salads that you can build any meal around. We will also give you some great recipes for dressings that you can use on anything!!!

Register at the Kootenay Co-op’s Customer Service Desk or by phone at 250-354-4077.
See the brochure on our website for all the details www.kootenay.coop or pick up your copy in-store.

The Eighth Grade class of the Nelson Waldorf School presents the wondrous world of Narnia, where Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund embark upon their incredible adventure. Stepping through the wardrobe into the frozen land where the White Witch now reigns, they must find the courage and hope to join Aslan the Lion in a valiant battle to restore beauty and hope – and to earn their places as kings and queens of Narnia.

Join us for this visually and acoustically elaborate adaptation of one of the great classic stories, filled with hope and possibility. Featuring musical contributions by Tobi Jenny, Dharmas and Caryn Luniw. Admission is by donation.

If you have attended KSA in all its reinventions over the past 60 years please join your fellow class mates and meet new ones, in Nelson May 7 and 8, 2010. There will also be a non-juried exhibition in the new classroom at the KSA building on Victoria Street. Please visit the Alumni website for all the details and registration forms.

Every Friday Night Dancing
All types of swing...plus salsa, chacha, waltz, smooth
upbeat mixed playlist
Great floor, friendly crowd, beginners welcome..
food & libation !

NO door charge.

peteclement@gmail.com

The next Reiki Level 1 (Shoden) Workshop and Initiation is scheduled for Friday May 7th, 6-9 pm and Saturday the 8th 1-6 pm. Mark your calendars and let me know if you would like to attend this workshop.

Pre-registration is required and the class size is limited.
Call 250-505-7832 or email blissbodies@gmail.com to register.

Held at ManiStone Centre for Well Being, 507 Baker Street, Suite #209.
Course Fee: $225, $100 deposit holds your place.

Reiki, the Universal Life Energy, is an exciting, life-changing way to begin and to continue the healing journey for yourself and for those close to you.

Reiki Healing Health Benefits:
http://www.reiki-for-holistic-health.com/

Nelson Youth Theatre presents their first original play, "The Portal: Beyond the Wall", May 5th & 7th, 2010, at South Nelson Elementary School (814 Latimer St.)!

Created by an awesome cast of 6-12 year-olds, "The Portal: Beyond the Wall" tells the tale of two friends who discover a magical portal to a fantasy land populated with well-known figures from story books and popular culture - plus other fun characters never met before....

"The Portal: Beyond the Wall" stars Zoe, Vherra, Tucker, Tom, Tate, Petra, Maggie, London, Liam, Julie, Jillian, Jerad, Ivie, Evan, Elle, Dune, Dasha, & Amelia!

Show-time Wed. & Fri. is 7:00pm, and tix are $10/$5 at the door. For more info about the show and Nelson Youth Theatre, visit forstmedia.ca!

Call 1-866-368-9669 or 250-368-9669 for tickets. Also limited number available at Otter Books in Nelson (cash only). Tickets $47.25 includes GST.

Nelson Choral Society presents “Songs of the Heart” – a Sunday afternoon / Mother’s Day concert to touch the heart and stir the soul. Beautiful selections ranging from Irish lullabies to Maritime laments, from upbeat Cuban and calypso tunes to Mozart’s Laudate Dominium. Musical direction and soprano solo by Kathleen Neudorf, with Christoph Martens on piano, Chris LeDrew on percussion and Josette Laforge on violin. Special guests: the Waldorf Community Choir under the direction of Bree Switzer. Admission by donation.

Pandit Deobrat Mishra will be performing classical North Indian ragas and folk music in the Kootenays, gifting the audience with a fabulous concert and spiritual experience. Joining him will be the phenomenal Prashant Mishra on tabla drums.
The Mishras will be performing at the Nelson United Church on Sunday, May 9th at 7:00 pm. Advance tickets ($17.00) are available at Eddy Music and Gaia Rising. Tickets are $22.00 at the door.
For further information visit www.mishramusic.com or contact Michael Nisbet at 250 551 2229 or via email at mishramusic@gmail.com.

Do not miss this concert! This concert will feature Pandit Deobrat Mishra (sitar), and Prashant Mishra (tabla). The concert will start promptly at 7:00pm. Advance tickets ($17.00) on sale at Eddy Music and Gaia Rising. $22.00 at the door. For info: mishramusic@gmail.com

Group (and private) classes in Indian Classical Music taught by some of the world's best musicians (the Mishras!) now available at Selkirk College from May 10th through June 4th. Classes are available in a minimum one week blocks, four full weeks available.
NOTE: VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ON, SO IT IS NOT IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ALREADY OWN AN INSTRUMENT YOU WANT TO LEARN. INSTRUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE.
To register call 250-352-2821.
IMPORTANT!! REGISTER SOON TO ASSURE A SPACE IN THE VARIOUS CLASSES.

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session for 5 classes

The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music.

Instructor: Pandit Shivanath Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument that consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres.

Instructor: Prashant Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The haronium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ.

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge • For a full program description go to:

http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

This free Career Planning workshop is a 3-day workshop designed to explore the A to Zs of career planning in the 21st century. What is happening in the world of work? How do you fit in the picutre? How do you discover your gifts and talents? What are the best strategies to find work? What are you next steps?

The Nelson Community Band presents "Music of the Movies" with special guest Shenango. As directed by Nelson's Clinton Swanson, the NCB invites you to enjoy movie themes by our featured composer, John Williams, and many others.

Admission by donation

An intimate evening with one of Canada's most entertaining men..
"Shining a modern light on the roots of North American popular music, Patrick Brealey blends elements of folk, country, cabaret and blues to deliver lyrically driven songs with a uniquely powerful voice.Patrick’s latest album Mercury in Songbirds (Boompa Records) is a collection of songs born in a different era, raised today and fed by the influence of songwriters like Lyle Lovett, Roy Orbison, Tom Waits and Willie Nelson."
Tickets $10 available in advance at the Ymir store or email me carla@undergroundartsrailroad.com
Doors- 8pm Show 8:30

Learn how to set goals and create action plans, understand available treatments and learn ways to cope with your pain.

Join us on Thursday May 13th for Gravity Therapy open house, an introduction to Rolf Structural Integration - also known as Rolfing. Find out what it is about and how it can make you feel at home in your body.

All welcome * Free of charge * Refreshments

Find out more about Gravity Therapy and Rolfing at www.gravitytherapy.com

Gravity Therapy
Rolf Structural Integration
Nelson Medical Clinic
806 Vernon St
250-352-6611
www.gravitytherapy.com

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Healing with Bliss
A seva programme introduced by Pranashakty International

www.pranashakty.org

Acharaya: Sri Jothi Veeram Ma (Sara Kuhn)
Date: Thursday May 13th & Friday May 14th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: ManiStone Centre for Well-Being, 507 Baker St., Suite 209

Pre-registration Required! Workshop size is limited. More Info/Registration: nelsonpranashakty@gmail.com 250-505-7832

FEEDBACK FROM A PARTICIPANT OF THE FIRST HEALING WITH BLISS WORKSHOP IN CANADA, IN VANCOUVER ON MARCH 27TH:

…when you gave me the diksha I saw colours change as if going through each chakra. I then had lots of loving thoughts in the follow-up mantra meditation… the biggest impact came in the healing session after-wards…

Transition Nelson is pleased to invite you to the Transition Expo and Gathering on May 14th, 15th, and 16th at the Prestige Lakeside Resort and Convention Centre.

The Expo, from noon to 6 on Friday May 14th, is an opportunity to visit with many of the organizations already doing great work toward meeting our essential local and regional needs in a post-carbon world. Hands-on reskilling demonstrations will be offered throughout the day.

Admission is by suggested donation of $5.

Stick around after the Expo for an amazing evening of music and inspiration featuring the Lazy Poker Blues Band and Adham Shaikh! Tickets are $15-20 sliding scale

Every Friday Night Dancing
All types of swing...plus salsa, chacha, waltz, smooth
upbeat mixed playlist
Great floor, friendly crowd, beginners welcome..
food & libation !

NO door charge.

peteclement@gmail.com

The Gathering on May 15th and 16th is a professionally facilitated self-organizing process that will lead to the formation of working groups and projects in all the key sectors of community. The focus here is on action. It is the place to mobilize your inspiration for a sustainable and resilient community.

Transition Nelson invites all members of our community to be part of the solution and join in the co-creation of our future. The cost for this 2-day intensive workshop will be $75 (bursaries are available on request). Space is limited for this event, so register early by sending your name, email, and phone number to ericakonrad@shaw.ca.

Winlaw's new secondhand store, Moonmonster's Secret Cave, is having a Grand Opening Event on May 15 11am-6pm! Draw Prizes, Treats, 15% off to first 50 shoppers, Moonmonster Balloons for Kids and
Much More Fun for Everyone! Come see this new cultural hub filled with unique treasures!

Pandit Deobrat Mishra will be performing classical North Indian ragas and folk music in the Kootenays, gifting the audience with a fabulous concert and spiritual experience. Joining him will be the phenomenal Prashant Mishra on tabla drums.
The Mishras will be performing at the Silverton Gallery, 408 4th Street, on Saturday May 15th at 7:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $20.
For further information visit www.mishramusic.com or contact Michael Nisbet at 250 551 2229 or via email at mishramusic@gmail.com.

Pandit Deobrat Mishra will be performing classical North Indian ragas and folk music in the Kootenays, gifting the audience with a fabulous concert and spiritual experience. Joining him will be the phenomenal Prashant Mishra on tabla drums.
The Mishras will be performing at the Silverton Gallery, 408 4th Street, on Saturday May 15th at 7:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door for $20.
For further information visit www.mishramusic.com or contact Michael Nisbet at 250 551 2229 or via email at mishramusic@gmail.com.

Cottonwoood Choir will be performing a collection of spring works, along with special guests performing Kabalevsky's Third Piano Concerto in D. Sunday, May 16, 4pm at United Church in Nelson.

Join beloved Canadian troubadour Rick Scott in a rare and intimate solo performance.
He'll even take requests.
Tickets are $15 at the door

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session for 5 classes

The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music.

Instructor: Pandit Shivanath Mishra
Tuition: $200/session for 5 classes

The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument that consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres.

Instructor: Prashant Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The haronium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ.

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge • For a full program description go to:

http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

Nelson BC – On Tuesday May 18th, Sasha Kitch of Grounded Organic Coffee House is once again hosting the hugely successful Grounded Gives to the Kids.

To help raise awareness and funds for this program Grounded Organic Coffee House and a dozen other businesses have got together to help create a win-win fundraising event. Along with donating her entire day’s proceeds away, Sasha at Grounded and other local businesses have created the $20 Cup of Coffee. Along with your delicious cup of Kootenay Coffee you will get a bundle of gifts generously donated by local businesses.

Also on Tuesday from noon to 4pm the Kootenay Kids Society will also be hosting an outdoor tent with crafts for parents and kids. There will also be staff on hand

AGM POTLUCK
Guest Speaker: BC Council Chair, Susan Murphy

Nelson District University Women is a branch of CFUW and an affiliate of IFUW (International Federation of University Women).

A COURSE IN MIRACLES with Julie Glynn and Michael Dailly

‘A Course in Miracles’ keeps appearing in the writings of spirtual teachers such as Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra and Gerald Jampolsky, author of ‘Love is Letting Go of Fear’, who founded Attitudinal Healing based on the Course.

This lecture will provide an introduction to this modern spiritual classic and immensely practical path of spiritual awakening. It will touch on ‘A Course in Miracles’ radically transformative teachings on love, forgiveness, inner peace, healing, and their powerful effect on our lives.

Suggested Donation $5-$10

Facebook Group Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118678898152411#!/group.php?gid=108979472475748&ref=mf

Careers in Tourism FREE workshop
Are you considering going into Tourism? Gather information on a variety of careers in Tourism, training requirements and potential employment opportunities.

FLIKS presents...The long-awaited Kootenay debut of the award winning, Creston, B.C. independent film LOVERS IN A DANGEROUS TIME.

The Kootenay shot film, which has been described as “an undeniably lovely film; natural, gorgeously shot, haunting, funny and practically oozing with Canadiana,” by Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald, will be on a theatrical tour thoughout the Kootenays, coming to Nelson on May 19th, 2010 at 7:30pm to The Capital Theatre. The writing, directing, actor team of May Charters and Mark Hug will be hosting a Q&A at the screening. Tickets $10 at the door or Otter Books.

To view the trailer visit: www.inadangeroustime.com, For more info: www.fliks.ca

The Dharmas - music and dance to celebrate the joy of life
with special guest - Nathan Debridge


Dharmas is a music and dance artistic project, bringing together Jean Piel, Clair Ludwig and their daughter Naomi, an aerial dance performer. Original songs, mantras, devotional chants in different languages, all adapted to their musical compositions, with kora, egyptian harp, native american flute, tablas, guitar and oud.

Celebrate with us at the Nelson Waldorf School gym - 6:30 pm - Thursday May 20th

tickets at the door. Adults - $12 Children up to 14 years $5

In this Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre course led by Russell Rodgers, we will explore our relationship with the earth, our present ecological predicament, and how meditation and other practices can help.

Thursdays, May 20 - June 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

All welcome • Online participation possible • Suggested donation: $60 • For a full program description go to:

http://nelson.shambhala.org/program_details.php?id=43075&cid=194

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

Arise Dance Theatre presents an evening of dance and song, a fundraiser for a student at the Dassenberg Waldorf School and the Blue Nile Children's Organization.

Dancers and singers of all ages have come to-gether from many different genres to provide an evening of entertainment that ranges from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Tickets are available at the Capitol Theatre box office or online at capitoltheatre.bc.ca

“Human beings, vegetables or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune intoned in the distance
by an invisible player.”

- Albert Einstein

Doug Arnott and Renata Lewis's 3 year old daughter Mischa was recently medivac'd to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, in critical condition with complete bone marrow failure. She was diagnosed with a rare condition called Aplastic Anemia
A close friend , Rahm Glezos, will celebrate his 38th birthday in honour of Mischa, and would like to raise money through a dinner buffet, music, silent auction, and party.
All proceeds will go to establishing a fund for local families in the Nelson-to-Revelstoke corridor who have a child with a life-threatening illness requiring urgent transfer and admission at BC Children's Hospital.
Tremendous support from local businesses for the Silent Auction.
Event is open to the PUBLIC and is for ALL AGES.

Every Friday Night Dancing 6pm to 8pm
All types of swing...plus salsa, chacha, waltz, smooth
upbeat mixed playlist
Great floor, friendly crowd, beginners welcome..
food & libation !

NO door charge.

peteclement@gmail.com

Come and join Gina & Jen with the latest latin moves and sounds directly from Venezuela!

There will be a MERENGUE class at 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm by Jen ( $5 pp for the class)
Singles welcome!

Everybody who comes to the salsa night will be entered in a raffle with a chance to win free Merengue classes!!!!!!!

Below more info about merengue classes ( the classes you have the chance to win with the raffle)

Latin MERENGUE classes

Starts: May 24 til June 28
Address: The Royal- 330 Baker St. Nelson Bc
Mondays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Cost: $110 - 6 weeks / 6 classes (Each class: 1:30min class + 30 min of free practice!.)
Pay for your classes before or during Salsa Night on May 21st and get $15off

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119454571422685

Yard sale items for sale to raise funds for our Cluhouse. The clubhouse supports people with Mental Illness in Nelson and surrounding areas. Please bring any refundable recyclable bottles, cans or bottles you wish to donate to us. This money will be used to pay for our Tipi Camp this summer. So come on out Nelson and show us your support. Thanks

Permaculture is a design system for creating dynamic and sustainable human environments. This course is taught by Rob Avis of Verge Permaculture in Calgary, Alberta. It is for those who want to link the personal with the planetary, so as to lessen their ecological footprint and make sustainability a key part of their lives and legacy.

Pandit Deobrat Mishra will be performing classical North Indian ragas and folk music in the Kootenays, gifting the audience with a fabulous concert and spiritual experience. Joining him will be the phenomenal Prashant Mishra on tabla drums.
The Mishras will be performing at the Yasodhara Ashram, 527 Walker's Landing Road (Kootenay Bay), on Saturday May 22nd at 7:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door, $18 for adults and $12 for children.
For further information visit www.mishramusic.com or contact Michael Nisbet at 250 551 2229 or via email at mishramusic@gmail.com.

Exciting news! The Mishras are returning for another magical concert at Yasodhara Ashram, 527 Walkers Landing Road (Kootenay Bay), this time with an incredible tabla player from Varanasi, India. Concert starts promptly at 7:00pm. Tickets are available at the door, adults $18 and children $12.

This is going to be the best, most beautiful, intimate show this year! With our two favorite musicians Miss Emily Brown and Corwin Fox.
Their new album "All of my Lakes are Frozen over" is absolutely stunning..
If you were to make the trek to Ymir,once this year, this would be the best show!
Doors 8m Show 8:30!!
Tix $10 in advance at the Ymir Store or email me carla@undergroundartsrailroad.com or $12 at the door!

ENGERDAHL DESIGNS IS NOW TAKING SUMMER TIME BOOKING FOR YOUR HOME. 250-352-3559

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session for 5 classes

The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music.

Instructor: Pandit Shivanath Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument that consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres.

Instructor: Prashant Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The haronium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ.

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Learn this easy and sexy dance taught by Jen Mendizabal, directly from Venezuela in just 6 classes.

I know if you like to dace salsa you will love MERENGUE to!!!

Starts: May 24 til June 28
Address: The Royal- 330 Baker St. Nelson Bc
Mondays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Cost: $110 - 6 weeks / 6 classes (Each class: 1:30min class + 30 min of free practice!.)

Pay for your classes before or during Salsa Night on May 21st and get $15 off!!!!!!!

To register email: jen.mendizabal@gmail.com or call 250 509-0633

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge • For a full program description go to:

http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

Training Course: Security Guard Training BST

The Basic Security Training (BST) course is now provincially mandated to be a 40 hour, 5 day course and replaces the BST 1, BST 2 and BST 1&2 courses that were previously offered. In order to become security licensed as a security worker in British Columbia, you will now require the new BST 40-hour theory course. The new BST course is delivered in five segments:

1. Intro to the Course
2. Intro to Private Security
3. Legal Issues
4. Documentation
5. Personal Safety


Classes run from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
The exam will be made up of 100 multiple choice and true/false questions. Students will have two hours to complete.

The cost of the course is $240.00

So...your networking, your resume and cover letter worked and you have a job interview...now what? Attend this informative session to cover topics such as first impressions, body language and what the questions really mean, and how to answer them effectively.

This is an excellent opportunity to get to know more about the Nelson Waldorf School, its curriculum, its faculty, its academic standards... plus all the answers to your questions.

Waldorf faculty will take you on a tour of the school, allowing a brief look at each class in action. A discussion and a question period provide time to learn more about our comprehensive education program.

Children are welcome to this event

Call 250.352.6919 to register.

The Nelson Waldorf School offers free tuition to first year students in grades 1 - 8 as well as offering a fair tuition reduction program for subsequent years.

All stock must go by June 26!
June 1-26 50% off all stock!
Fill a bag for 410.00 June 14-26
Call: 250-505-5444

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Mostly Swing...plus latin, smooth
friendly, free, food and libation.
casual atmosphere, fun dancing, upbeat playlist.

see you on the dance floor !

The Graduates of this year's Selkirk College Fine Woodworking Program are showing their amazing pieces at Gallery 378., 378 Baker Street, Nelson. (250-352-3006) Opening Reception 6pm - 9.30pm. on Friday May 28th 2010.
The show is entitled "FORM AND BALANCE" and will be at the Gallery for three days.

Saint-Pierre is a Vancouver singer-songwriter, originally from Quebec. To listen to his music, visit www.saintpierre.ca.Come at 6:30pm for the wine and cheese (BYOB) and/or the concert at 8:00pm. $10-$15 by donation.

Full raga concert-Pandit Deobrat Mishra(world renowned sitar artist) and Prashant Mishra(amazing top talent on tablas). Do not miss!

The Castle Theatre presents...The long-awaited Kootenay debut of the award winning, Creston, B.C. independent film LOVERS IN A DANGEROUS TIME.

The Kootenay shot film, which has been described as “an undeniably lovely film; natural, gorgeously shot, haunting, funny and practically oozing with Canadiana,” by Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald, will be on a theatrical tour thoughout the Kootenays, coming to Castlegar on May 28th, 2010 at 9pm to The Castle Theatre. The writing, directing, actor team of May Charters and Mark Hug will be hosting a Q&A at the screening. Tickets $10 at the door or at the Castle Theatre Cafe.

To view the trailer and more info, visit: www.inadangeroustime.com

3:30 - 5:30pm Lesson
Blues Dancing...

the "argentine tango" of swing..

a slow, creative, improvised Dance which is easy to learn.
If you like blues, swing, reggae, soul, jazz, contemporary, you'll love dancing to the Blues.

instructor: Niko Bell
contact Peter, 250-551-0333
peteclement@gmail.com

You and your children are invited to enjoy spring festivities at the Nelson Waldorf School, Saturday, May 29 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Make a natural craft, enjoy scrumptious strawberry shortcakes and other delicious culinary treats, delight in a puppet show and dance the traditional May pole dance! Admission to the puppet show is by donation and the café items range from $2.00 – $4.00. Faculty led school tours immediately follow the May Pole Dance.
For more information: 250.352.6919 or www.nelsonwaldorf.org

Blues Dancing...a slow Swing dance.
the "Argentine Tango" of swing. If you like jazz, swing, blues, reggae, contemporary, etc., you will enjoy learning how to dance to the Blues. Easy to learn.
It will bring "boogie-ing dancing" to a new level of fun.
3 Saturdays. $45 per person.
Instructor: Niko Bell.

register: peteclement@gmail.com

lots of videos on youtube, one example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D-NlMoys1Q&feature=related

Can the West Kootenay be the greenest commuting region in all of Canada? EcoSociety organizers John Alton and Kayli Koep say YES and they want you to participate!

The Commuter Challenge is a national program that encourages Canadians to walk, cycle, roller blade, skateboard, ride-share, carpool, tele-work or take transit instead of driving alone to work. By recording participation online and tracking kilometers traveled, Canadians are able to see how their greener commutes translate into a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Register your workplace today at commuterchallenge.ca. For more information call the EcoSociety at 250 354 1909 or email Kayli at kayli@ecosociety.ca.

All poets welcome! Sign up for a 10 minute slot with Timothy Shay.

Rossland Council for Arts and Culture presents the long-awaited Kootenay debut of the award winning, Creston, B.C. independent film LOVERS IN A DANGEROUS TIME, Sunday May 30th, 7:30pm at the Miners Hall.

This Kootenay shot dramatic comedy, which has been described as “an undeniably lovely film; natural, gorgeously shot, haunting, funny and practically oozing with Canadiana,” by Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald, will be on a theatrical tour thoughout the Kootenays. The writing, directing, actor team of May Charters and Mark Hug will be hosting a Q&A at the screening.

Tickets are $10 at the door. Advance tickets available at the Rouge Gallery in Rossland (250-362-9609) Rated PG. Visit www.inadangeroustime.com and www.rosslandcac.com

The sitar is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music.

Instructor: Pandit Shivanath Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The tabla is a popular percussion instrument that consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres.

Instructor: Prashant Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

The haronium is a free-standing keyboard instrument similar to a reed organ.

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

Instructor: Deobrat Mishra
Tuition: $200/session of 5 classes

I know if you like to dace salsa you will love MERENGUE to.

Learn this easy and sexy dance taught by Jen Mendizabal, directly from Venezuela in just 6 classes.

Starts: May 24 til June 28
Address: The Royal- 330 Baker St. Nelson Bc
Mondays 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Cost: $110 - 6 weeks / 6 classes (Each class: 1:30min class + 30 min of free practice!.)
Pay for your classes before or during Salsa Night on May 21st and get $15 off.

To register email: jen.mendizabal@gmail.com or call 250 509-0633

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge • For a full program description go to:

http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com