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Columbia Basin Trust invites youth to the free Youth Action Summit in Kimberley

by Contributor on 02 Feb 2012

Youth in the Columbia Basin Trust region are invited to apply to attend Connect, a free Youth Action Summit happening May 3-6 in Kimberley.

The theme for the event is: Connecting with Communities. Space is limited to 100 spots for participants from across the Basin.

Applications are being accepted now until February 29 at cbt.org/connect.

Arts, culture and heritage grant writing workshops applications now being accepted

by Contributor on 31 Jan 2012

To assist those interested in applying for Arts, Culture and Heritage Program grants from Columbia Basin Trust (CBT), Krista Patterson and Natasha Smith of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) will present workshops on how to apply and what to expect from the application process.

CBT’s Arts, Culture and Heritage grants are managed and administered by CKCA.

Individuals of all artistic disciplines as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations residing in the Columbia Basin are invited to attend the workshops.

Anti-Bullying Charity now accepting pplications for National Scholarship

by Anonymous on 31 Jan 2012

Kitchener, Ont- BullyingCanada, Canada's National Anti-Bullying Charity
is now accepting applications for the organizations Scholarship
Program.

The scholarship is open to students in their final year of high school
who have worked to end bullying in their schools and communities to
aid them with their post secondary education.

The first round has three$100 scholarships, with more to follow in the months to come.

The deadline for applications is March 1st.

Tanya Pixie Johnson opens “Sense of Direction” at Oxygen

by Contributor on 26 Jan 2012

Winlaw visual artist, Tanya Pixie Johnson, is artist in residence at Oxygen Art Centre in Nelson for the month of January and early February. 

Her exhibition, “Sense of Direction” will take place Feb 4-11 from 1-5 p.m.. The public is welcome to attend the opening reception, Friday Feb 3rd at 7 p.m. Johnson will also offer an Artist talk, Tuesday February 7th at 7 p.m.

Johnson will be using her time in the centre to create new work while moving through a self-created art ceremony.

Salmo Learning Garden committed starts planting seeds for 2012

by Nelson Daily Sports on 24 Jan 2012

by Nyree Marsh
The Nelson Daily Contributor

Spring may seem far off with fields still covered in snow but gardeners are starting to plan for the coming growing season — and the Salmo Elementary Community Learning Garden Committee is no exception.

The Learning Garden committee resumed meetings earlier this month to create a plan for the long term management of the gardens.

West Kootenay Kennel Club hosts Canine Good Neigbour Trail

by Contributor on 24 Jan 2012

The West Kootenay Kennel Club will be hosting a Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Trial on Sunday, February 19 from 2-4 p.m. in Castlegar Castlegar and District Complex.

The Canadian Kennel Club's Canine Good Neighbour Program is a
full Obedience Title, open to all dogs, both purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and aims to identify and reward responsible, caring owners and their canine partners throughout Canada.

This non-competitive test aspires to have dogs accepted as valued members of our communities.

Kootenay writer and teacher, Luanne Armstrong heads courses at Oxygen

by Contributor on 22 Jan 2012

A Kootenay writer and teacher Luanne Armstrong, who has published in a wide variety of genres, is offering a courses in editing and writing nonfiction at Nelson's Oxygen Art Centre.

Armstrong, whose most recent title is Slice Me Some Truth: An Anthology of Creative Nonfiction, is conducting the editing course in February 17-19 and writing nonfiction March 2-4.

The editing course in Feburary goes Friday to Sunday, and cover types of editing, setting up an editing business, and other basics.

Eighth annual Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society Day on the Trail goes Sunday

by Nelson Daily Sports on 22 Jan 2012

The Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society (SVHTS) will be hosting it's eighth Annual Day on the Trail from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29.

This popular event started as a way for everyone to discover new scenic locations on the Slocan Valley Rail Trail, but has grown into a friendly social gathering around a toasty bonfire.

Valican Whole hosts Life's a Beach potluck

by Contributor on 16 Jan 2012

Ready to celebrate winter in all its glory - by forgetting that it’s there for one night?

Feeling an urge to throw on a brightly-coloured Hawaiian shirt and whip out the shades and sunscreen?

Well, the originators of the local 100 mile potluck are planning to bring back summer (briefly) and want you to be part of it.

On Saturday, January 28th, the Vallican Whole Community Centre will be hosting the Life’s a Beach Mid-Winter Potluck. The doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m.

Lakeside boat launch closed until further notice

by Contributor on 16 Jan 2012

The City of Nelson wishes to advise the local boating public the boat launch at Lakeside Park will be temporarily closed until further notice for dock replacement.

The City apologizes for any inconvenience this project may cause to local boaters.

For any further questions please contact 250-352-8238.

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