"Nelson by Night" is a photographic journey portraying a beautiful side of Nelson rarely seen or captured. It is a selection of photographs compiled by local photographer Louis Bockner over the past winter and spring. The Orange Bridge, High St. and Gyro Park are all shown with twinkling street lights and darkened skies. It will be showing for the months of July and August at the Kokanee Camera Co. on Baker St. in Nelson.

This retreat is for women who know how to enjoy life and live it to the max. This will be an active retreat vacation with daily hiking, biking and yoga. But this goddess retreat is about more than health and exercise. Professional chefs Marianne Abraham and Shelley Adams, author of the Whitewater Cooks cookbooks, will be teaching daily cooking classes.

Expose yourself to this rewarding activity! This entry level course is for families, groups and individuals wishing to safely learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing.

Topics covered include basic movement skills, equipment use, top rope climbing techniques and general crag safety. Our experienced instructors will customize your learning based on your background. All technical equipment included.

Visit http://summitmountainguides.com/courses/p/intro_to_rock_climbing/ for more information.

Endless Adventure is teaching couples to kayak and have fun on the lake with each other. Our experienced instructors are geared up to teach technique, rescue, strokes, how to load your boat without strain and much more.
By offering this program, Endless Adventure hopes to encourage proper paddling performance and connection with your significant other. This is a great way for couples to stay active together and enjoy the outdoors. Some wildlife can only be seen from the water.
Sign up for the July 3 & 4 weekend for a fulfilling couples kayak course. $250 per couple for one day (first day only) $400 per couple for both days and this includes camping and lunch.

Stop by for a delicious dessert and/or a hot or cold beverage
and receive a professional neck, back and shoulder massage from a certified practitioner
(you can leave your shirt on)
Relax and rejuvenate with this highly choreographed form in as little as 15 mins

By donation: $2-$8 (50% of proceeds go to Our Daily Bread)

Every Sunday 2:30-4:30 pm or so

Only at The Cocoa-Nut Lounge
* Outdoor Patio * Family Friendly * Awesome desserts

Kootenay Coop Radio is offering their 3rd Annual Youth Radio Camp!
This is a wonderful opportunity for youth to learn something new, be creative and have fun!
There are four weeks and age groups available where youth will learn a number of fun and interesting aspects to working in radio. All the skills and knowledge acquired will help each group decide what kind of radio show they will want to write, produce and broadcast live on Friday afternoon!
Weeks and Rates:
Ages 8-11: July 5-9
Ages 11-14: July 19-23
Ages 15-18: August 9-13
Ages 11-15: August 16-20
$250 for non-members and $200 for KCR Members.
There are also some bursaries available.
For more information or to resister email radiocamp@kootenaycoopradio.com or call

Enjoy pure creative time using acrylic paints and materials. Play with gels, mediums and molding pastes. Dye your own tissues for collage plus use textured papers and tin foil. Apply your ideas to board, paper, plexiglass, canvas or wood. Explore new ways to get ideas for paintings. No previous experience needed.

Instructor: Mirja Vahala
Tuition: $250
Materials: $45 (see list at selkirk.ca)

From beginner to advanced, learn under the guidance of Kootenay School of the Arts.

Instructor David Lawson
Tuition: $300
Materials: $25

Get creative! Sculpt, throw on a wheel, and get dirty. Learn the basics of creating with clay.
Students should bring an apron or old work shirt, ice cream bucket and a sponge.

Instructor: Eryn Prospero
Tuition: $100
Materials: $25

Gain fundamental jewellery skills using a variety of techniques and materials.

Instructor: Anna Clark
Tuition: $300
Materials: project dependent

Back for the 7th year our Youth Academy.
Youth ages 12 and up. Must be a good swimmer and enthusiastic about learning on the river.
Endless Adventure kayaking specialist will teach you everything you need to learn about kayaking to build the confidence you need to paddle with the Borderline Boater club on Wednesday nights. Learn a new appreciation for the river and the life beneath. Back by popular demand Youth week specializes in group leadership, rescue techniques and kayak fitness. Registration ends July 1st, space limited, sign up early!

Earn 4 high school credits - Grade 10,11,12 participants who reside in BC
During the first weekk of this hands-on program participants pitch, script, direct, and produce their own short films using professional camera and sound gear. Once production is complete, the focus turns to editing, where participants learn advanced editing techniques using Final Cut Pro and create an original soundtrack using Soundtrack Pro. A short internship is made available during the second week. An emphasis on collaboration, responsibility and critical thinking run through all aspects of this intensive two week program. No gear or equipment is required.

What is Social Media? Can it really help in work search? In this workshop you will explore how job seekers and employers are using social media to find the right fit. Find out more about Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

There is no charge for this workshop. Please register beforehand.

Looking for something fun, educational and wild this summer for your kids? Stone Age Camp for Kids is an amazing experience for children ages 7-13.
If your child loves nature, this is the camp to go to! We will build a waterproof shelter using only wild materials. We'll start our fires by rubbing sticks together. We'll also learn to make rope from plant fibres, basketry, stalking, tracking, awareness, natural navigation, edible and medicinal plants, flintknapping, and much more!
last years Camp was so much fun we decided to do it again 2 weeks
5th – 9th foGirls
12th -16th Boys

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Contact Safire Jones
lalacreations@yahoo.com
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You saw it and now you want to make it! Create your own unique handbag or school bag, using recycled materials. No sewing experience necessary, just bring your creativity.
Bring any buttons, used material and scissors if possible.

Instructor: TBA
Tuition: $100
Materials: $25

A fun, educational opportunity to explore the creative potential of clay. Learn technical and design skills while creating your unique pottery masterpieces.
Students should bring an apron or old work shirt, ice cream bucket and a sponge.

Instructor: Eryn Prospero
Tuition: $100
Materials: $25

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a friendly 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

The Work By Design Career Planning Workshop is a 3-day workhsop designed to explore the A to Zs career planning in the 21st century. What is happening in the world of work? How do you fit in the picture? How do you discover your gifts and talents? What are the best strategies to find work? What are your next steps?

This workshop is free, but please register beforehand to save your space.

This daytime market offers regional farm produce and a variety of products. A majority of the food and goods sold will be regionally grown and crafted in an effort to support local sustainability. Live music is always a part of the market from 11am-2pm. Here you will find organic produce, ready to eat foods, local, hand-made and wonderfully creative Kootenay products.

The 2nd annual "Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival"!

"Shakespeare Shorts VI", a greatest hits collection of the Bard’s popular scenes runs Wednesday to Saturday evenings, at 7:30pm, July 7th-10th, 14th-17th, and 21st-24th, 2010. Starring Lisel Forst, Robyn Lamb, Sydney Galbraith, Robert Wilson, and Jeff Forst - plus special guest stars!

The second act of the “Bard in the Bush Shakespeare Festival” is Nelson Youth Theatre’s "As You Like It"! Starring talented local actors aged 10 to 15, "As You Like It"’s showings are at 2:00pm on Wed., Aug. 25th, and Thurs., Aug., 26th, 2010.

Recommended for ages 10+, admission is a suggested donation of $10.  BYOC = bring your own chair (some available). For more info, visit www.forstmedia.ca!

This unique plant and earth Shaman retreat is about learning to walk on Mother Earth in a new way, as Earth Walkers, by developing new skills and sensitivities. Learn how to attune yourself to the energy matrix of the land itself. Discover how you can participate directly in your own healing, that of the earth, and the healing of your communities by awakening your ability to enter through the heart and through deep listening into direct relationship with the plants, with each other, and with the Earth Mother through the Crystalline Grid. Camilla Blossom is the Earth Walker facilitator.

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.

I will be giving Reiki Treatments Start July 9th. Reiki is great for Relaxation|Pain Reduction|Feeling Great Again. It's time you put your health first :)

For info go to:

MarjanovicWellnessStudio.ca

Join Marjanovic Wellness Studio on FaceBook

This year’s Artwalk will feature
16 exciting local artists showing at 8 venues along Baker, Vernon and Victoria Streets.
Pick up a brochure at any one of the venues, the Nelson Visitor Info Centre on Hall St or the Grid Gallery at 351-B Baker St (alley entrance).

First teen program of the summer. Join us for the first of " Four Fab Fridays" for Wii, computer and board games. FREE, for 12 year olds and up. Snacks and door prizes.

The Event is the place to be this Friday Night! With a couple of live bands, free food, games, prizes, skits, pure entertainment!! Come and chill out at the park for a night of fun!

The Grand Opening of "Nelson by Night", a photographic journey through the silent streets of nocturnal Nelson compiled by local photographer Louis Bockner.

-Come by, gaze and enjoy-

Opening Receptions at the 8 ArtWalk venues throughout downtown Nelson featuring new artwork by 16 local artists and musical performances throughout the evening by Ty West ft. Katie Moran, Flora Ware and Darcy Hula.
Pick up an ArtWalk brochure at any one of the venues, the Nelson Visitor Info Centre, 225 Hall St or the Grid Gallery, 335-B Baker St (alley entrance).

Join us for an eclectic mix of Blues, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Ska, Rock Classics with a few originals sprinkled into the mix.
A gorgeous location...overlooking the Ferry dock in Balfour.
Great menu as well!
Featuring.......
Grant Sutherland....Guitar/Vocals
Steve Garth....Guitar/Vocals
Daryl Doyle....Keyboard
Bonnie Johnson.....Drums
Phil Wilson-Birks....Bass

After you've enjoyed the fun, refreshments and (especially) the art during the Nelson ArtWalk 2010 Opening, please join us at the Royal, 330 Baker Street for the NDAC Fundraising Gala.
Opening set: 9:30-10:30 - Ty West ft. Katie Moran
Headliner: 11:00-1:00 – Wild Mountain Honey – Featuring: Pauline Lamb (Guitars,Keys and Vocals), Marvin Walker (Drums), Sunny Wood (Guitar) and Rob Lieshman (Bass) with DJ Rafferty Funksmith in between band sets, and finishing the night!!!
Live painting throughout (artists t.b.a.) and fund-raising raffle* for Artwork created that night *Proceeds to go to the Artist and to the Nelson and District Arts Council.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH3cawRt1nk

Wonderful Nelson has Brian Rosen and The WhatNow performing on Baker Street

have a look!

This cast bronze and aluminum exhibit showcases some of Formby's new and refined bronze door knockers, belt buckles, wall hooks, aluminum mirrors and tiles.
The symbols of balance, harmony and mystery are interwoven though out this show. Themes for nature carry fresh realizations and contemplations of the interconnectedness of all life and spirit.

Endless Adventure is proud to offer a course for the nature enthusiast. This course offers everything from the basic strokes and braces, latest safety maneuvers and what to pack on your next kayak excursion. We can customize the course for your needs and requests. Experience the beauty of the kootenays from the water.

Variety of household items, kids books & toys, some kids clothes, nice womans jackets, character cake pans, huge collection of "Build a Bear Workshops" stuffies & accessories. Reasonable prices. Come out and see what we have.

Medicinal plants have tremendous healing properties. They are widely available and can be found right outside your back door. This unique workshop will help you increase your health and vitality by expanding your knowledge of the medicinal plants that surround you. This retreat will be facilitated by Shatoiya de la Tour.

This Sunday, July 11 at 7:00, join the innumerable aficionados of articulation at the Cocoa-Nut Lounge to witness a throng of poets compete to describe exactly how it is that soil speaks, stone weeps and love comes and leaves. To compete, simply arrive at 6:30 prepared with 3 poems, each under 3 minutes long. To observe, come prepared to catch your heart in your hands. Each poet's adeptness will be scored by a handful of randomly-selected audience members resulting in an interactive, often inspiring and always enthusiastic evening.

Stop by for a delicious dessert and/or a hot or cold beverage
and receive a professional neck, back and shoulder chair massage
(you can leave your shirt on)
Relax and rejuvenate with this highly choreographed form in as little as 15 mins

By donation: $2-$8 (50% of proceeds go to Our Daily Bread)

Every Sunday 2:30-4:30 pm or so

Only at The Cocoa-Nut Lounge
* Outdoor Patio * Family Friendly * Awesome dessert

Learn the basics of making glazes and firing the kiln, what works and what does not.
Bring Bisqued work if possible.

Instructor: David Lawson
Tuition: $300
Materials: $25

Whether you're a lampworker trying to figure out what to do with your beads, or a parent looking for an activity to do with your kids, you can create wire jewellery using simple tools and a little ingenuity! Learn basic manipulation techniques to create your own ear wires, earrings, pendants, jump rings, neck hoops and more.

Instructor: Joan Irvin
Tuition: $325
Materials: $70

A really fun way to express yourself. Learn to do group and one on one improvisations. Participate in trust exercises and lots of games designed to encourage self confidence. Voice projection and stage presence will be part of this.

Instructors: Evie Clare & Karen Agnew
Tuition: $250

Get creative! Sculpt, throw on a wheel, and get dirty. Learn the basics of creating with clay.
Students should bring an apron or old work shirt, ice cream bucket and a sponge.

Instructor: Eryn Prospero
Tuition: $100
Materials: $25

Endless Adventure has been a advocate for youth getting out and enjoying water sports. This program showcases local talent and resources. Incorporating knowledge and experience into this fun filled day camp as kids will get to explore the river on a raft, go hiking, snorkeling, biking, and swimming. The prime location provides an exciting opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the environment and surrounding areas. This camp will provide great opportunities for team building, developing safety skills, keeping active, getting creative juices flowing and knowledge of the wilderness.Registration ends July 1st. There is a $50 non refundable deposit to hold your child's spot in the program.

A fun, educational opportunity to explore the creative potential of clay. Learn technical and design skills while creating your unique pottery masterpieces.
Students should bring an apron or old work shirt, ice cream bucket and a sponge.

Instructor: Eryn Prospero
Tuition: $100
Materials: $25

You saw it and now you want to make it! Create your own unique handbag or school bag, using recycled materials. No sewing experience necessary, just bring your creativity.
Bring any buttons, used material and scissors if possible.

Instructor: TBA
Tuition: $100
Materials: $25

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a friendly 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

Need a resume? Unsure where to start? This one day workshop will show you how to best highlight your skills, abilities and accomplishments to potential employers.

This workshop is free, but please register beforehand to save your space.

This daytime market offers regional farm produce and a variety of products. A majority of the food and goods sold will be regionally grown and crafted in an effort to support local sustainability. Live music is always a part of the market from 11am-2pm. Here you will find organic produce, ready to eat foods, local, hand-made and wonderfully creative Kootenay products.

Are you considering training? Are you wondering how you are going to finance your education? Come to this informative workshop for ideas of untappend resources that may works for you!

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

Swing, Salsa, Chacha, Waltz, Tango, etc.
No door charge
Terrific dance floor, casual, friendly crowd.
Food and libation.
Upbeat playlist
6pm - 8:30 pm.

Kootenaydancenews@googlegroups.com
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Learn how to control your ARMS & HANDS making your bellydancing techniques very sensual and sexy while you get your own arm & hand style, one of the most important skills in any dancers style. With some tricks you will make of your dancing more enjoyable and unique.

This workshop is taught by Jen Mendizabal, directly from Venezuela. This workshop will be a good base for the next FAN VEIL Bellydance workshop in August 15. Jen has taught bellydance for many years and has taken classes and performed with many amazing bellydancers like Bozenka (Shakira´s bellydance teacher).
No experience is necessary!

Saturday July 17
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm

More info and videos:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138076666208562&ref=mf

Endless Adventure is doing a free kayak demo for all the Nakusp Music Festival Participants. This is to promote healthy activity while listening to rocking music and enjoying the great outdoors.
Endless Adventure is donating a kayak with all the gear to a lucky music festival participant.
Come join the excitement, stop by the shop or we will see you on the water at the Nakusp Music Festival!

With heat, iron can be stretched, tapered, pierced, punched, twisted and embellished to make a variety of items for the home or garden. Beginner to Advanced welcome.

Bring a project idea, water bottle, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs and work boots.

Instructor: Kevin Kratz
Tuition: $150
Materials: $35

Dr. Ken Morrow will be signing copies of his new book The Doukhobor People: A Tribute to Good Citizens

The wait is finally over! School’s out for the summer and Touchstones Nelson’s Family Days are back. Join us on Sunday, July 18 from 1pm to 3pm for a number of summer fun activities including bubble painting, hopscotch, and making sidewalk chalk from scratch. Be sure to dress for the mess and bring your family to celebrate summer with your local museum, art gallery and archives!

The Family Days Workshop Series is the foundation of children’s programming at Touchstones Nelson. Through these monthly programs, children are given the opportunity to take part in unique, hands-on activities that encourage personal expression and creative thinking through art-making.

Experience the joy of giving & receiving
15 minute on-site professional chair massage (free) for all customers
Donations accepted ($2-$8)
50% of proceeds go to Our Daily Bread

Every SUnday June and July 2:30-4:30 pm or so
1st come....1st served...

Studies show that only 35% of the way we age is genetically determined. That means 65% of the way your body ages is up to you. It is the cumulative result of the choices you make and the thoughts you hold. If you’re looking for more energy, and powerful tools to revitalize your body then we have a four-day retreat learning experience that’s just right for you.

Participants of this age range work together to make their very own digital films. From Monday's pitch to Friday afternoon's screening, it's a busy week of directing, shooting and editing for each and every filmmaker. Both new and experienced filmmakers welcome. No equipment necessary.
Instructor: Amy Bohigian
Tuition: $393.75
For further information call Amy Bohigian at 250.505.5169 or email amy@watershedproductions.ca or visit www.watershedproductions.ca/camp.html

For the experienced potter who would like to diversify their approach to making functional pots. Through a series of demonstrations, exercises and discussions you will learn to transform square, oval or irregular shapes from the round. Form will be manipulated by cutting, darting, additive and subrative methods. Involves wheelthrowing and handbuilding techniques. visit http://etzkornpottery.com/

Instructor: Jim Etzhorn
Tuition: 325
Materials: $35 (materials list at selkirk.ca)

Instructor: Jim Holyoak
Tuition: $175
Materials: $25

Create your own clown persona. Learn to express "clown" emotions with many fun exercises, like building clown families and clown movement. Movement is a big part of this class, as well as bonding and self-confidence exercises. We'll supply the clown noses.

Instructors: Evie Clare & Karen Agnew
Tuition: $250

Endless Adventure has been a advocate for youth getting out and enjoying water sports. This program showcases local talent and resources. Incorporating knowledge and experience into this fun filled day camp as kids will get to explore the river on a raft, go hiking, snorkeling, biking, and swimming. The prime location provides an exciting opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the environment and surrounding areas. This camp will provide great opportunities for team building, developing safety skills, keeping active, getting creative juices flowing and knowledge of the wilderness.Registration ends July 1st. There is a $50 non refundable deposit to hold your child's spot in the program.

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a friendly 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

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.

Please register before for this workshop. There is no fee.

Check out this workshop on the key role that technologists and technicians play in industry today. Find out about career opportunities, training requirements and the extraordinary income potential for trained technologists in BC.

This daytime market offers regional farm produce and a variety of products. A majority of the food and goods sold will be regionally grown and crafted in an effort to support local sustainability. Live music is always a part of the market from 11am-2pm. Here you will find organic produce, ready to eat foods, local, hand-made and wonderfully creative Kootenay products.

This is a fundraiser for War Child Canada, an organization which helps war affected children around the world.

Come out on Wednesday July 21 for our 5th annual Keep the Beat at Lakeside Park. There will be 10 hours of GREAT music and entertainment as well as a silent auction.

Some of the great bands playing are;
Mushana Marimba
Lazy Poker Blues Band
Elias
Adham Shaikh
Locomotive Ghost
Doja Gato
and many more!

Come to Lakeside and enjoy the live music while supporting War Child Canada.

Hi, here is the manufactor of the aluminium window & door in china. my skype is xinliwu1985

Baba Brinkman, a Kootenay native son, is coming to Nelson for one show only on July 22nd, before heading directly to the world's biggest arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe! Baba has been at the Fringe five times in the past six years, writing and performing three different hip-hop theatre and comedy shows which have won multiple awards and rave reviews and have gone on to tour the world. For more information on Baba's previous shows, check out:
http://www.babasword.com/

He will preview material...a mix of science, literature, and comedy storytelling, all done in Baba's signature theatrical rap style...[more here]:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138436252851729&ref=mf

Second Teen program this summer. " Four Fab Fridays" presents an earring making workshop with Abacus Beads. For 12 years to 18 years.
$3.00 - for at least two pairs of earrings. Please preregister at the library.

A lively summer evening festival of music, dance and celebration. At Market Fest you will find 2 stages with many great bands playing all kinds of music for all ages and dance performances; children's entertainment tent; 50 plus vendors with handmade, homegrown or prepared goods and tasty foods; and nonprofit and charitable organization info booths. It is a great party so come out and enjoy the freedom of the open street.

Littlefest at the Little Slocan Lodge
www.littlefest.ca

Friday, July 23 & Saturday, July 24 2010

Littlefest just got a little longer!

This year’s festival will start a little early, Friday night that is, and continue through Saturday and Saturday night. So yes, that means two nights of fun! It is a music lover’s festival, with loads of great alt-roots and indie music.

Set on a beautiful property near Slocan BC, an hour’s drive from Nelson BC and about 4 hours drive north of Spokane WA. Littlefest is little, with a maximum attendance of 500 folks. This way you can easily find your way around, strike up a conversation with your neighbour, have a drink – while keeping an eye on your kids.

Two day intensive on Standing, principles and partner work. All styles welcome.$15/hr $75/day $60/pre-registered.

This is an event made for the Kootenays. You get to bike along some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, enjoy the majestic mountains, and experience the engineering feat of tunnelling (one tunnel is more than a kilometre long) and raise funds for a good cause (Our Daily Bread) all at the same time. To read more about it, go to http://www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com/parr5.html and book your seat on the bus today. There is a limit of 35 so don’t wait.

This is an event made for the Kootenays. You get to bike along some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, enjoy the majestic mountains, and experience the engineering feat of tunnelling (one tunnel is more than a kilometre long) and raise funds for a good cause (Our Daily Bread) all at the same time. To read more about it, go to http://www.kootenaychristianfellowship.com/parr5.html and book your seat on the bus today. There is a limit of 35 so don’t wait.

This one-week retreat will introduce you to the ancient science of the Chakras with an in-depth view and analysis of body functions, physiology and psychological characteristics of each of the body’s seven energy centres.

Ayurveda translates as the "Science of Life" and is considered by many to be the oldest healing science in the world. Come join this introductory weekend workshop, as Todd Caldecott guides you through the theory and practice of Ayurvedic medicine. Course contents include: Introduction and history, Tridosha theory, Prakriti (constitution), Dinacharya (daily living), Rtucharya (seasonal living), Dravyaguna vignaniya (knowledge of substance), and Annasvarupa vignaniya (knowledge of food). Tuition is $200 (10 hours). To register please call 778.896.8894 (in Vancouver) or email todd@toddcaldecott.com. Todd Caldecott is a registered medical herbalist (AHG), Ayurvedic practitioner and author of the text "Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life".

Mindful Walking: a mini edible garden tour trek
We'll loop through lower Fairview, check out the delights of gardeners, gardens, dig into the benefits of compost and maybe meet our neighbours ;)>

Mindful Walking as in eco/social/sacred walking is an action group that sprung up out of a Transition Nelson Expo, May 2010

http://www.transitionnelson.org/

Our first walk starts in one week: July 24th hosted by Don Carmichael, a local Kinesiologist. It will be at least a 2 hour walk starting at 10:30 am at the Arboretum and Kootenay Plant Garden near the bathrooms/field house by the soccer fields due to the garden explorations. Parking available near the field house.

Contact Don for more information:
coreyogi@gmail.com

Second annual edible garden tour. Self-directed tour map available on the front page of the Express.

Join Us on Saturday July 24th to share your ideas about “What we want from our next generation of learners.”

“Steps for Students”, an organization aimed at promoting communication between students, provincial government, parents, teachers, administrators and community members will be hosting a public forum from 2-4pm at the Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter.

This is your chance to voice your ideas about how we may creatively rise above challenges faced by our provincial education system and meet the needs of EVERY student.

All are welcome, students, teachers, parents and administrators! Stop by and let your voice be heard and have your message delivered to parliament

A variety of vendors, mostly antiques and collectables, as well as local artisans. All profits will be donated to a local charity.

For ages 8-12
Theatre games designed to create bonding and self-confindence. Using several short scenes you will work on creating characters and understanding ensemble acting and stage presence. Lip-syncing will work on character building and body movement. ***At the end of the week students will do a presentation with famly and friends.

Instructor: Evie Clare & Karen Agnew
Tuition: $250

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a friendly 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

Come experience the magic of play with Contact Improvisation.
Watch and try,
Flow and tumble.
Roll and slide.
Demo followed by mini class and free jam.

This daytime market offers regional farm produce and a variety of products. A majority of the food and goods sold will be regionally grown and crafted in an effort to support local sustainability. Live music is always a part of the market from 11am-2pm. Here you will find organic produce, ready to eat foods, local, hand-made and wonderfully creative Kootenay products.

Healing with Bliss
A seva programme introduced by Pranashakty International

www.pranashakty.org

Acharaya: Sri Jothi Veeram Ma (Sara Kuhn)
Date: Wednesday July 28th & Thursday July 29th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 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...

SlowBurn, a soulful blues act that spans the gamut from Texas and Chicago to Rockin' and Delta Blues. The band has a knack for encompassing all these styles with their own signature sound, as demonstrated on their
recent second CD release, 'All About The Journey'.
Dubbed the hardest working band in Edmonton, SlowBurn has played over
650 shows over the last 6 years since their inception. Their commitment to the music becomes apparent as their songs draw you in to become part of the experience.

Social Dancing... every Friday
6pm - 8:30pm
Swing -fast, slow, smooth, salsa, chacha, rhumba-NC2step, waltz, tango, etc...
playlist by Peter
highly danceable tracks...NO CHARGE...
casual, everyone welcome.

see you on the dance floor !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4K-M6n3Jw

This workshop will focus on integrating Taichi principles into your body and life. No experience required.

A path of self-cultivation on all levels.

$60/day pre-registered

$15/hr $75/day