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It’s 1650, and the puritans have closed the theatres. old Jack rice was once a famous actor and now is down on his luck. When That I Was is an award-winning one-man play in two acts, co-written by Edward Atienza and John Mortimer. The show sees actor chris hunt perform over 25 characters, moving seamlessly between rice, Will shakespeare and even Queen Elizabeth among many others.

Although set in Elizabethan England, When That I Was has much to say about the present. It speaks of aging, of homelessness, and of the role the arts can play in a community, pro-viding comfort and joy in dark times. It’s funny, sad, literate, theatrical and very entertaining. It’s for all ages. It’s canadian, and it’s universal too.

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Emerging artist exhibitionOpening: Friday, Jan. 9, 7-9 p.m. Artist Talk: Saturday, Jan. 10 4 p.m. at the Oxygen Arts Centre

oxygen Art centre celebrates the opening of Mater Familias a sculp-tural installation by ceramic artist kathi hofmann, which will run until saturday, Feb. 7. The exhibit features a series of ceramic based assemblag-es that combine hand built ceramic work with other materials and found objects.

hofmann was born in the okanagan and has been living in Nelson since 1996. she studied art at Emily carr university, langara college and final-ly, the kootenay school of the Arts, graduating from the clay studio.

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DUO 51: Harp and ViolinSaturday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. at St. Saviour’s Pro Cathedral

rebecca Macleod of Nelson and sophie baird-daniel of seattle, together duo 51, have been heard concertizing as a harp and violin duo around the Greater Toronto Area for the past two years. Their dynamic partnership began two years ago when Ms. Macleod and Ms. baird-daniel were both Artist diploma students at the royal conservatory of Music’s Glenn Gould school.

duo 51 takes its name from the combination of the forty-seven strings of the harp and the four strings of the violin. coincidentally, both Ms. Macleod and Ms. baird-daniel reach an astounding five foot one in height.

This is the third concert in the selkirk pro-Musica 2014-2015 series .Tickets are available at otter books or at the door for $15.00.

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Kootenay Literary CompetitionDeadline: Friday, Jan. 16

The annual kootenay literary competition (klc) has been launched and is now open for adult entrants. This year’s theme is Velocity. The theme is to be integrated into the creative work at the writer’s discretion. detailed rules are available on the klc website.

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Capitol Season Series presents: Christopher Hunt “When That I Was” theatre play in two acts

Saturday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m.Capitol Season Series presents:

MONSTER THEATRE - Who Killed Gertrude Crump? Sunday, January 18 at 8:00 p.m.Capitol Kids Series presents:

MONSTER THEATRE - The Little PrinceSunday, January 18 at 2:00 p.m.

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Nelson based songwrit-er Alan kirk mixes ingre-dients of Folk, blues and rock, allowing them to stew together with a dose of humour and good cheer. he has played acoustic and electric shows in canada, the u.s., Europe and New Zealand, and his music has

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Joining Alan on stand-up bass is hal rezansoff, a long-time musical co-hort, who’s played shows with him ranging from intimate venues to rock festivals.

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Youth Arts Festival AuditionsSunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Civic Theatre

oxygen Art centre is thrilled to announce the 1st Annual youth Arts Festival! The premiere event of the festival is the Talent slam at the capitol Theatre on February 14. Anyone aged 15-29 and performing in any discipline is welcome to audition for a spot in this showcase of the kootenay’s best young artists. singing, dancing, music, acting, comedy, performance art, poetry and spoken word, even short film and ani-mations can be submitted for selection.

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lori Mitchell and patrick Marsolek of Tango Missoula return to Nelson mid-January for a weekend of instruction and dancing. There will be six workshops and they will increase in complexity and satisfy even advanced dancers. Friday evening there is a practia and saturday night a Milonga. There will be a special follower’s technique class offered as well on saturday morning..

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Monster Puppet TheatreSunday, Jan. 18, The Little Prince (kids series) 2 p.m., Who Killed Gertrude Crump (regular season show) 8 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre

These puppets aren’t just for kids! Monster Theatre presents an afternoon performance of The Little Prince, about a boy who has spent his entire life on a tiny asteroid and comes to visit Earth for the first time. In the evening is Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, a one-woman, murder mys-tery puppet show, set on New year’s Eve 1899. All of the clues are there, if you pay close attention you just might solve the case.

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Shakespeare AuditionsThursday, Jan. 15, 3:45-5:45 p.m. at the Civic Theatre

Auditions for shake-speare’s “A Midsummer Night’s dream”, directed by Jeff Forst, are coming up. part of the seventh annual bard in the bush shake-speare Festival, “A Midsummer Night’s dream” has about thirty roles for *actors of all ages*, at least three-quarters of which are open to youth.

“A Midsummer Night’s dream” will be performed at the capitol Theatre from June 4th to 6th.

For more information about the project process and to register for the auditions, please contact /jeff@forst-media.ca

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Lions Club Variety Show callsWednesday, Jan. 28, at the Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St

The Annual lions club Variety show continues to be suitable for chil-dren of all ages Tele-marketing sales will be starting soon so please be sure to answer your phone when they call and support your local lions club by pur-chasing tickets for your family or for less fortunate children in the community. All proceeds will be used for various local community charitable projects.

lions Variety show main attraction this year is lorena and Trevor Watters who will be performing comedy magic. For more information on this entertain-ing duo, visit:

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Castlegar City strike endsstriking castlegar civic workers

have ratified a new collective agree-ment. The 35 members of cupE local 2262 voted overwhelmingly to accept a mediated deal on Tuesday, dec. 23. see more at:

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Call for Coldest Night teamson saturday February 21st,

Nelson cArEs society is inviting the community to take part in the first annual coldest Night of the year walk to raise funds for their room to live campaign. This is a national event involving 80 other communities across the country.

The public is encouranged to invite family, friends and co--workers to build a team, or to walk on their own. There is a $25 entrance fee, but if you raise $150 that fee is waived and you receive a free toque! For more information contact beth seed, Event coordinator at beth@nelson-cares.ca or 250 551 5092.

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Learn how to quit smokingTuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library

It’s not easy to quit smoking. It takes support, and a few good strate-gies. The Nelson public library and the bc lung Association’s QuitNow program are teaming up to help. This free presentation by QuitNow health promoter louise poole aims to encour-age smokers to join the growing ranks of canadians who have quit, by offering information about free resources and other strategies. The presentation offers a chance to learn about the free sup-ports available to help smokers quit, and get the latest information on electronic cigarettes. There’s also an opportunity get a lung test for carbon monoxide, a by-product of tobacco smoke.

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Personal safety workshopSaturday Jan. 10 and Sunday Jan. 11 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Nelson Women’s Centre

A two day intensive, personal safety Workshop for self-identified women and girls, taught by Gitta ridder, on how to respond to danger, aggression and violence in their lives. Fee: $90 (to $70 slide, some work trades welcome, if this causes financial stress) pre-registra-tion required. call 250-352-3131

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City of Nelson snow-how tipsWinter bylaws and more:

With deep snowfall, more on the way over the next few days, and warming temperatures to boot, local folks are being reminded that they can quicken the removal of snow along our streets and sidewalks, and assist city operations crews, by observing the following practices and bylaws:

•When it comes to street parking, on odd-numbered days, please park on the odd-numbered side of the street, and on even-numbered days, please park on the even side of streets. If you have off-street parking, use it if you can.

•Make sure your parked vehicle is clear of snow — it will be far more visible to your city plow operator. And remember, vehicles aren’t to be parked on city streets, in the same location, for more than 72 consecutive hours.

•It’s very helpful for city snow crews and safer for motorists if resi-dents and business owners don’t shov-el snow from a sidewalk, or driveway, back onto a plowed streets.

•did you know? It’s the responsi-bility of business owners and owners/occupiers of residential premises to remove snow on the sidewalk or stairs adjacent to their properties before 11:00 a.m. each day.

•A helpful tip: during severe win-ter conditions, try to follow Nelson Transit bus routes, as these streets get first priority for plowing and sanding.

•And another: When walking on snow-covered surfaces, pedestrians are advised to take extra precautions, wear appropriate footwear and choose a side-walk that has been cleared of snow.

•And lastly…fun as it seems, please don’t allow children to make snow forts in snow banks or toboggan on city streets — there are plenty of city parks and greenspaces for fun!

For more info about snow removal and city bylaws, please visit:

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New Tai Chi classesThursdays beginning Jan. 15, 9-11 a.m. at the Shambhala Meditation Centre, 812 Stanley St.

The Fung loy kok Taoist Tai chi organization is offering begin-ning classes, starting with a free open house on Jan. 15 where you can watch a demo of this “meditation in motion”, try out a few moves and enjoy some refreshments.

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Christmas Trees pick-upSaturday, Jan. 10, starting at 9 a.m.

To participate in the lions club of Nelson Annual christmas Trees pick-up, please place your tree on the curb by 9 a.m.. A donation of $5.00 per tree is requested. The proceeds support the various lions projects and are shared with the Nelson Air cadets who help with the pick-up.

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Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 9- Sun. Jan. 18Nelson Leafs vs spokane 7 p.m. at the Nelson and

district community complexThe Nelson Chapter of the council of canadians

monthly meeting 10 a.m. at 101 baker street. All welcome. Info: 250-352-9871

ongoing eventsMovie: Unbroken 7:30 p.m. at civic Theatre

civictheatre.caNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nelson’s senior Association, 717 Vernon st. All ages welcome

Meat Draws and karaoke at Nelson legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727

NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

religious servicesCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson

at 7 p.m.Sacred Heart Mass, kaslo at 4 p.m.Sun. Jan. 11

live musicNikko at the hume library lounge. 6p.m.

to 10p.m.Karaoke at Finley’s Irish bar and Grill 9 p.m.Country jam 2-4, bluegrass 4-6, Jazz fusion 6-8

then rock jam 8-11 at the royalspecial events

Nelson Poetry Slam 7 p.m. John Ward coffeeongoing events

Movie: Unbroken 4 and 7:30 p.m. at civic Theatre civictheatre.ca

Cribbage in Nelson legion lounge 1:00 pm. Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464

religious servicesCentre for Spiritual living sunday

celebration. Meditation 10:30am, celebration 11:00am. 602 kootenay st. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org

Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone healing centre, 2nd Floor, 507 baker st.

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation centre open public sitting hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 stanley

First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th st., Nelson. A Family Friendly service at10 a.m pastor: John Thwaites

Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.

Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls street. phone 1-888-761-3301. divine purpose, serving community developing rela-tionships

St. Saviour’s Anglican service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & silica, 250-352-5711

St. John’s Lutheran church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 silica st. 250-354-3308.

Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 silica st. 250-352-2822.

Unity Centre of the Kootenays seniors 51 – 717 Vernon st. 11 a.m. contact – 250-354-5394

Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.

Sacred Heart Mass, proctor 2nd and 4th sunday at 1 p.m.

Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 perrier lane. bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. coNTAcT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net

Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon road, Nelson bc. sunday Worship service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322

Quaker Worship 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Womens’ centre 420 Mill street enter at rear door 250/354-4281 2nd sundays of the month

Mon. Jan. 12ve musiclive music

Jazz: Jesse & rich at the library lounge. 6 -10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge

Dinner with Jimmy lewis 6-8 p.m. at the royal

special eventsDocumentary film: The Wisdom to survive,

7 p.m. at the Nelson united church. The film will be followed by a community conversation www.ecosociety.ca

ongoing eventsQi Gong at the Nelson seniors centre 726

Vernon 10:30 a.m. $3 drop-in

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live musicMeow Mix :A Winter Edition at spiritbar

http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbarRequest DJ. Finley’s Irish bar and Grill, 9 p.m.Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Open Stage hosted by Marty carter and patrick

bonin 8:30 p.m. at the royalspecial events

Mater Familias Exhibition of new sculpture work by kathi hofmann opens at oxygen Art centre form 7-9 p.m. More info: www.oxygenartcentre.org

ongoing eventsMovie: Unbroken 7:30 p.m. at civic Theatre

civictheatre.caGender Outlaws, a support and social group

for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans connect 250-354-5362.

Food Pantry at st. saviour’s Anglican church, 701 Ward street (silica street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.

NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

Sat. Jan. 10live music

Coming Home with hoola and leif at spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar

Ellison’s Cafe Acoustic unplugged sessions features brian kalbfleish and Fat Tabby (sally T & rob hay) 1-3

Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-

now. Finley'sOpen Jam with Vince curly 2-6 p.m. at the

royalDuo 51: harp and violin 7:30 p.m. at st.

saviour’s pro cathedral, part of the selkirk proMusica series.

special eventsPlay: When That I Was - christopher hunt 8 p.m.

at the capitol Theatre www.capitoltheatre.bc.caEmerging Kootenay artist kathi hofmann talks

about her new work Mater Familias at 4pm oxygen Art centre. More info: www.oxygenartcentre.org

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ongoing eventsAlzheimers/ Dementia Caregiver support group

meetings. 2nd Wednesday Monthly. 7 p.m. call 250-352-6788 or email Jleffelaar@alzheimerbc.org

Women’s Kundalini yoga 10 a.m. at the Nelson Women’s centre. by donation. All self-identi-fied women are welcome.

Nelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson united church at 602 silica street

Nelson Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 p.m. in The Nelson senior citizens building, 717 Vernon St

Nelson Tech Club: for electronic hobbyists and Arduino enthusiasts to meet and work on projects. every Wednesday 6pm -Annex, selkirk `10th st campus. New members welcome. small facility fee, first visit free.http://www.nelson-tech-club.info/ email info@nelson- tech-club.info

Overeaters Anonymous meeting: community First health co-op, 518 lake st. rm. 104, 12-1 p.m. 250-825-4105

NDYC Air hockey (11 yrs and younger) 3:30-5:30, 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

Darts at Nelson Legion lounge (legion membership available to public) 7:30 pm (250)352-7727

Nelson & Area Elder Abuse prevention resource centre. Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm 726 Vernon st. phone 250-352-6008.http://www.nelsonelderabuse.org/

Nelson & District Women’s centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill st

Thurs. Jan. 15live music

Jazz: J Greg Walter at the library lounge. 6-10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge

Live DJ at Finley’s Irish bar & Grill, 9 p.m.Kevin Philip, guitar, vocals, 6-8 p.m. at the

royalLisa Nicle with Jason Thomas play country

Music at the charles bailey Theatre in Trail, http://www.trail-arts.com/event/lisa-nicole-con-cert-jason-thomas

special eventsOpen House, Taoist Tai chi beginning class,

shambhala Meditation centre, 812 stanley st. at 9 a.m.

ongoing eventsMovie:. The Homesman 7:30 at civic TheatreQi Gong at the united church 10.30a.m. $3

drop in feePing pong at the savoy lanes $5 drop-in,

6-10 p.mLadies Target Shooting. No experience need-

ed. contact Angela onthetarget@hotmail.com for more info & to book a space

Kootenay Quilters Guild every first and third Thurs of each month. - 10 a.m. at christie-lees hall, radio Ave

NDYC Skate lessons 4-6 pm, sewing club 6:30-8:30 pm, Movie night 8-10 pm. 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

Nelson & District Women’s centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill st

Fri. Jan. 16live music

Adham Shaikh & Intersect at spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar

Request DJ. Finley’s Irish bar and Grill, 9 p.m.

Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Open Stage hosted by Marty carter and patrick

bonin 8:30 p.m. at the royalspecial events

Adult Literacy Tutor Training 1-4 p.m. at the Nelson public library 250-352-7363 or nelson-settlement@cbal.org

Argentine Tango Workshop all weekend at hart hall. To register: franwallis@redmtn.ca

Rotary Daybreak Wine pairing Gala at selkirk college $80 includes donation for polio eradica-tion. contact hpringle@selkirk.ca for tickets

ongoing eventsMovie: TBA at civic TheatreGender Outlaws, a support and social group

for trans and gender diverse folks. Trans connect 250-354-5362.

Food Pantry at st. saviour’s Anglican church, 701 Ward street (silica street entrance) 9-11am. Everyone welcome.

NDYC Ball hockey (11 years and younger) 4-6 pm, battle at the youth centre (skateboarding) 7-8 pm 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 9- Sun. Jan. 18Mon. Jan. 12 cont’dve musicArchery at the rod and Gun club from 6 p.m.

to 8 p.m. first visit freeNelson Food Cupboard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nelson

united church at 602 silica streetNeed low cost dental care? Assessment for

Wkc TEETh clinic Monday’s 10-noon. call scs 250-352-6008

NDYC Ladies skateboarding 7-10 pm 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

Tues. Jan. 13live music

Jazz: Melody & doug 6 - 10 p.m. The library lounge www.humehotel.com/library-lounge

Open Mic 8 p.m. at FinleysDazzling Dinner with Johnny Magick - card

tricks at your tableside 6-8 p.m. rip’N dale 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the royal

special eventsQuit Smoking - Find support and strategies to

quit smoking in a free presentation by louise poole of the bc lung Association.7-8 p.m. at the Nelson public library.

ongoing eventsMovie. Unbroken 7:30 p.m. at civic TheatreRC plane flying, Every Tuesday,4pm.

Wildflower school, Nelson,$3 per youngster, all ages welcome. No rc cars please. planes, helicopters, drones, hovercraft all ok. Teaching available, some models available to try out.

Rotary Club of Nelson daybreak meet every week at 7 a.m. at the hume

Nelson & District Women’s centre drop-in services for women, Noon-4 p.m. 420 Mill st

Wed. Jan. 14live music

Open mic night at Expressions paerformance café , 554 Ward st. 6 - 10 p.m. coffee,tea, gour-met hot chocolate. 250-354-3910

Jazz: Paul Landsberg at the library lounge. 6p.m. to 10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-lounge

Vibe R/B, Soul 8 p.m. at the royal

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Preschool Storytime for 3 – 5 year olds starts on Wednesday January 21 – Mar. 11, 10:15 – 10:45.preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.

Nelson Leafs vs creston at the Nelson & district community complex 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23

Adham Shaikh & Intersect at spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar Friday, Jan. 23

DETOUR - Ichigo-Ichieh dance Theatre 8 p.m. at the capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca saturday, Jan. 24

Family Storytime on saturday January 24 – Mar. 14. 10:15 – 10:45. preregister online at www.nelsonlibrary.ca or call 250-352-6333.

Lions Club of Nelson Annual Variety show, civic Theatre, 719 Vernon st. Wednesday, Jan. 28

Nelson Leafs vs beaver Valley at the Nelson & district community complex 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28

Family Literacy Event at the Nelson public library 10:15 a.m. pre-register 250-352-6333 or online http://nelsonpubliclibraryevents.word-press.com/ Friday, Jan. 30

Ensemble Vivant: the Nelson overture society concert series 8 p.m. at the capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Friday, Jan. 30

The Boom Booms w/ guests at spiritbar http://www.humehotel.com/spiritbar, Friday, Jan. 30

Nelson Leafs vs Fernie at the Nelson & district community complex 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30

Teen Exam Cram at the Nelson public library: tutors, food and a place to study. saturday, Jan. 31

Nelson Leafs vs Grand Forks at the Nelson & district community complex 7 p.m., saturday, Jan. 31

Of Mice and Men - National Theatre of Great britain, a capitol Theatre performance on screen, 7 p.m. at the capitol Theatre http://www.capitol-theatre.bc.ca saturday, Jan. 31

Free talk: Childhood Ailments, understanding colds and Flus at the Nelson public library 7 p.m. , Monday, Feb. 2

Valentine’s Day Concert - Noémi kiss & rita deane at 7:30 pm The blue house, 503 Fourth street, Nelson An evening of love songs from across the centuries. saturday, Feb. 14

Nelson Daybreak’s International Tasting Faire at prestige 5:30 $25 Tickets at bcAA, Nelson Family Eyecare. Wednesday, Feb. 18

Nelson & Area: Fri. Jan 9- Sun. Jan. 18ongoing events

Movie: TBA at civic TheatreCribbage in Nelson legion lounge 1:00 pm.

Membership available to the public. 250-352-7727 or 250-352-6464

religious servicesCentre for Spiritual living sunday

celebration. Meditation 10:30am, celebration 11:00am. 602 kootenay st. Everyone Welcome.www.cslwestkootenay.org

Oneness Blessings - meditation and divine energy transfer 9:30 a.m., Manistone healing centre, 2nd Floor, 507 baker st.

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation centre open public sitting hours 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 812 stanley

First Baptist Church, 611 - 5th st., Nelson. A Family Friendly service at10 a.m pastor: John Thwaites

Kootenay Christian Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. 520 Falls street. phone 1-888-761-3301. divine pur-pose, serving community developing relationships

St. Saviour’s Anglican service: 10:30 am. All Welcome. Ward & silica, 250-352-5711

St. John’s Lutheran church service. Everyone welcome to 4p.m. worship. 321 silica st. 250-354-3308.

Nelson United Church service. 10 a.m. All are welcome. 602 silica st. 250-352-2822.

Unity Centre of the Kootenays seniors 51 – 717 Vernon st. 11 a.m. contact – 250-354-5394

Ascension Lutheran Church service 10:15a.m. rosemont Elementary. All are welcome. 250-352-2515.

Cathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson at 8:30 a.m and 10:30 a.m.

Nelson Vineyard Church: 10 a.m., 2402 perrier lane. bring something to share at our potluck brunch. Guests and children always welcome. coNTAcT: 250-509-0151 or nexvine@telus.net

Bethel Christian Centre. 623 Gordon road, Nelson bc. sunday Worship service 10 a.m. For more information please call 250.352.9322

Plan AheadWar Horse - National Theatre of Great britain, a

capitol Theatre performance on screen, 7 p.m. at the capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca Wednesday, Jan 21.

Sat. Jan. 17live music

Alan Kirk w/ hal rezansoff, local musicians at Expressions performance café , doors open 7 p.m. 554 Ward st.

Live DJ at Wait's News, 10:30 p.m. - 3 a.m.Live DJ free cover, top 40 playing the 70s-

now. Finley'sOpen Jam with Vince curly 2-6 p.m. at the

royalspecial events

Allegro Dance Theatre: An Evening of dance 7:30 p.m. at the capitol Theatre http://www.capitoltheatre.bc.ca

ongoing eventsMovie: TBA at civic TheatreNelson Chess Club meets: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nelson’s senior Association, 717 Vernon st. All ages welcome

Meat Draws and karaoke at Nelson legion lounge (Membership available to public). 3:30 pm (250)352-7727

NDYC Youth BBQ 3-5 pm, poolshark (pool) 7-9 pm 608 lake st. ph. 250-352-5656.

religious servicesCathedral of Mary Immaculate Mass, Nelson

at 7 p.m.Sacred Heart Mass, kaslo at 4 p.m.Sun. Jan. 18

live musicJazz: Nikko at the hume library lounge. 6-

10 p.m. www.humehotel.com/library-loungeKaraoke at Finley’s Irish bar and Grill 9 p.m.

special eventsThe Little Prince by Monster puppet Theatre 2

p.m. capitol kids series www.capitoltheatre.bc.caWho Killed Gertrude crump?, a one-woman,

murder mystery puppet show.(for grown-ups) by Monster puppet Theatre 8 p.m. www.capi-toltheatre.bc.ca

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Wednesday, Jan 14, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions -the first one for 2015! Sign up for your slot ahead of time by calling 250-354-3910Saturday, Jan 17, 7:30 p.m. Alan Kirk with Hal Rezansoff & Kevin McKenzie, Tickets $10 advance at Eddy Music, $15 at the doorWednesday, Jan 21, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsWednesday, Jan 28, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsWednesday, Feb 4, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsWednesday, Feb 11, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at ExpressionsWednesday, Feb 18, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night at Expressions

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Expressions is now open for scheduled events only

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and EditingFish Heads and FlowersFlowers- A bIG bouquet of flow-

ers to the kind hearted individuals that consider fostering a child in their home, here in Nelson. Without your support our local children would have to be placed in distant communities, leaving behind school and everything they know and love in our beautiful town. Thank for considering and open-ing your hearts to the love of children.

Signed: cheerleader for foster families!

Flowers to the stranger who took the time and not only helped shovel my car outbut got his truck and pulled me out of the snowbank.

Signed: grateful woman

Flowers to the lady who saw me fishing in the garbage on the corner of baker & Josephine. heartfeltedly called me over, handed me $20 and wished me a merry christmas!!!!....you are a sweetheart! you ArE christmas spirit!!! I had actually just thrown my car keys into the trash with some garbage in my pocket. Although I am blessed with all I need and didn’t NEEd the money, I did need a smile in my heart and a reminder to pass it on because that is what it’s really all about. I doubled it up and passed it along twice more. cheers and kisses. Made my season to meet an elf like you!!!

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Thank you, BronwynWe, at the Express, bid a fond farewell to

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PoliceNewsEmergency 911

NPD - Non Emergency (250) 354-3926RCMP- (250) 352-2156

Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477

Nelson Police: residential, auto and business break-insOn Friday, Jan. 2 at 10 p.m. the

Nelson police was asked to assist an rcMp member with a male they found wandering on the roadway in the 100 block Vernon st without shoes on or any Id. he appeared to be in a condition known as excited delirium, which can be fatal if not treated quickly. Nelson police members, Ehs, and Nelson Fire raced to the scene along with an emergency doctor. The 33 year old kelowna male was transported to klh and treated for what was found to be an accidental drug overdose.

his vehicle was found nearby and a significant quantity of street drugs was found inside. The investigation is ongo-ing. Nelson police

If your vehicle was broken into on or around Boxing Day the Nelson police might have your property. A male was taken into custody for breaching conditions of his probation dec 26. he had vehicle document, numerous char-ger chords, cigarettes, children’s cloth-ing, and various small items typically left in vehicles on him. This would like-ly have occurred in the area around the rec centre and possible into Fairview.

If you think any of this property is yours please contact cst hannah at the Nelson police department at 250-354-

3919 to identify and claim it. Between Saturday, Dec. 27 and

Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, a local business, in the 600-block of lakeside drive, was the subject of a commercial break and Enter. during the commission of the offence, a large sum of cash, keys, and a safe were stolen. The rcMp Forensic Investigation Team attended the scene and the investigation is ongoing.

On Monday, Dec. 29, at approxi-mately 9:30 p.m., a resident in lower Fairview awoke to noises in her resi-dence and was surprised to find a female stranger in her hallway. The stranger claimed she had gotten the wrong house and left without incident. The follow-ing afternoon the resident noticed an opened bathroom window and realized she had been the subject of a residential break and Enter. during the investiga-tion it was determined that there were two suspects who had tried multiple windows around the house before find-ing one unlocked. A neighbor half a block away reported someone knocking on her knock at approximately 10:00 p.m., on the same night.

On Tuesday, Dec. 30 at approxi-mately 12:00 p.m., the Nelson police received a report of a shop-lifting from a local business in the 1000-block

lakeside drive. Two male suspects had entered the business and had forced open locked security cases and stole approximately $2,500.00 worth of elec-tronics. police have seized surveillance footage of the suspects and identifica-tion is pending.

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Nelson police department received a call for service to a residence for a break and enter that occurred overnight. It was determined that offender(s) had gone through the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and then entered the complain-ant’s unlocked residence removing a jacket, wallet, and cash. Investigation is ongoing at this time and the Nelson police department is asking anyone with information to contact the Nelson police department or crimestoppers. The Nelson police department would like to remind residents to ensure their vehicles and residences are secure to avoid becoming potential victims of crime.

If anyone has any information into any of the above matters, please phone the Nelson police department at 250-354-3919 or crime stoppers 1-800-222-TIps (8477)

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Fire Chief advises residents to check their heating devices Nelson Fire rescue service would

like to remind members of our com-munity that as cooler weather has moved into the region our furnaces, fireplaces and stoves are working harder to keep our homes and busi-nesses warm and that steps should be taken to ensure they are in good work-ing order. This includes making sure furnaces and furnace filters are clean and fresh air intakes are not obstruct-ed as well as fireplace and stove flues and chimneys are clean so as to limit

the amount of soot or creosote build-up that may ignite within the chimney potentially causing a fire in the chim-ney chase or attic space. We also want to remind those who use additional heating devices such as portable elec-trical heaters to keep them free and clear of combustibles and to not leave them unattended. Never leave a burn-ing candle unattended!

We want to remind everyone that “smoke detectors save lives” so please make sure you have working

smoke detectors near rooms where people may sleep and that you test your smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly. We also strong-ly encourage the use of carbon mon-oxide detectors, especially if your home has a wood burning fireplace or stove. From all of us at Nelson Fire rescue we want to wish everyone a happy and safe New year.

Len MacCharles Fire Chief,

Nelson Fire Rescue Services

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Opinion&editorial

The opinions presented on this page are the opinions of the author and do not represent the opinions of the publisher or staff of the Express News Update

This is the first year in a long time that

I will not be setting any new year’s resolutions for myself. To me, it’s a goal that I intended to accom-plish, but within a week’s time I have forgotten all about it. It simply gets bur-ied among the other respon-sibilities I have to attend to.

Is setting a New year’s resolution really something you should do? It depends on whether or not you set a goal for yourself that you can achieve. don’t set something too easy, as that can make the accomplish-

ment seem minor and not worth the effort. Instead if you plan on setting a new year’s resolution, make it something that takes time and effort and is a worth achievement to accom-plish. If the goal you set is too easy, then it makes it not worth the effort, a more difficult goal reaps greater rewards.

so should you make a goal for yourself? despite my not doing so, it’s not such a bad idea. Give your-self something to accom-plish if you see fit and have the initiative to see it through.

Spencer Pollard is a young man living in Nelson BC with an interest in digital arts and writing. His ideas are of benefit to all of Nelson, and to stroke his abnormally large ego

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Merry Christmas Fairy Godparents, from Gabidearest kind and wonderful kootenay people,

I’m sending you a christmas card with the latest pictures of Gabi taken recently at a mall. she got to talk to santa, but she didn’t like him very much. she refused to sit on his lap and when he said, “kiss me” in English she yelled - she only likes daddy, her grandparents and big sister Amber to speak English with her. still, she did have a good time touching all the decorations and watching the artificial snow fall from the ceiling.

she is a little more than three and seven months years old now. We still haven’t sent her to daycare as the risk of infection from other children is too great. We’ll look into home or small

group schooling in the future. she is starting to spell words and knows the name of many of the streets in her neighborhood. she is fearless in the playground and especially loves slides - the bigger the better!

I hope you enjoy the recent pic-ture. Gabi is doing great and she couldn’t have done it without your help. your contributions have helped to pay for some of the treatments, doc-tor visits and medicines not covered by the public medical system in chile. The result is a longer life and more time out of the hospital. While there still is no cure for cystic Fibrosis, the life expectancy is increasing for those who receive proper care.

All the best to you and yours,Eric “leo” Eastman riccio María Gabriela

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