AWARD WINNING LVR Band presents A Unique Culinary Experience and Musical Extravaganza

The evening starts at 5.30pm for you to setle in and peruse the Sensational Silent Auction and begin the bidding. There will be awesome musical entertainment throughout the evening. Dinner will be served at 7pm - enjoy a gourmet tour of China, exploring the culinary diversities of different regions of this incredible country.

Music by Juno Award Winner CAMPBELL RYGA, Playmor Junction, LVR Concert Band & LVR Jazz Band


Tickets $50.00 ($25 tax receipt)available at LVRogers High School and RHCInsurance
Table bookings can be made through RHC Insurance.
Proceeds to the LVRogers Band Beijing Tour

AWARD WINNING LVR Band presents A Unique Culinary Experience and Musical Extravaganza

The evening starts at 5.30pm for you to setle in and peruse the Sensational Silent Auction and begin the bidding. There will be awesome musical entertainment throughout the evening. Dinner will be served at 7pm - enjoy a gourmet tour of China, exploring the culinary diversities of different regions of this incredible country.

Music by Juno Award Winner CAMPBELL RYGA, Playmor Junction, LVR Concert Band & LVR Jazz Band


Tickets $50.00 ($25 tax receipt)available at LVRogers High School and RHCInsurance
Table bookings can be made through RHC Insurance.
Proceeds to the LVRogers Band Beijing Tour

AWARD WINNING LVR Band presents A Unique Culinary Experience and Musical Extravaganza

The evening starts at 5.30pm for you to setle in and peruse the Sensational Silent Auction and begin the bidding. There will be awesome musical entertainment throughout the evening. Dinner will be served at 7pm - enjoy a gourmet tour of China, exploring the culinary diversities of different regions of this incredible country.

Music by Juno Award Winner CAMPBELL RYGA, Playmor Junction, LVR Concert Band & LVR Jazz Band


Tickets $50.00 ($25 tax receipt)available at LVRogers High School and RHCInsurance
Table bookings can be made through RHC Insurance.
Proceeds to the LVRogers Band Beijing Tour

Amnesty International Nelson presents the 6th annual Amnesty International Film Festival at Selkirk College – 10th Street campus, on Friday and Saturday, February 1 and 2, at Studio 80.

The festival features FIVE award-winning films that focus on human rights challenges and accomplishments around the world. There will be musical entertainment following each film and an opportunity to find out how you can take action effectively.

Admission prices: Friday night $5, Saturday afternoon, $5 for up to three films, Saturday night $5. Tickets available at Otter Books in Nelson and at the door.

www.amnesty.ca/filmfest for details.

Fundraiser for the Ymir Community. This all ages music event is sure to be a fun evening for all. $10 at door. under 12 free.

Sing for Kaspar with the Singalong Sound of Music at the Capitol Theatre. Lots of laughs and inspirational fun with host Michael Graham. Prize for the best costume. Tickets at the Capitol Theatre Box Office.

Penny Drive at the Chahko Mika Mall Bring your penny collection down and help fill a pick up truck with coins. Nickels, dimes, and other coins are OK too! Call 505-2100 if you need help in getting your collection to the mall.

Dr Fun and the Nightcrawlers, the fabulous 11 piece R&B dance band, will make their final appearance ever at Silverton Hall Saturday, Feb 2nd. Tickets are $15, at Hemp & Co in Nelson, Winlaw Mini-Mart, and other outlets. This 16th annual Boogie is definitely the party of the year. Sold out last twelve years. Doors open at 8:30 pm. Call 358-7765 for more details. email: yeomansb@netidea.com

"Ymir Critter Parade"
Everybody is invited to attend the Ymir Critter Parade held in Ymir,
February 3, 2008 at 12 noon.
There will be a silly hat contest and 'stuffies' parade. Prizes are for kids ages 8 and over and 8 and under. So grab your craziest hats,
your favorite funny stuffed animals and the kids and head to friendly Ymir.Come enjoy the fun and smiles.

The Dances of Universal Peace are a joyous, multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. The Dances use sacred phrases from the many spiritual traditions of the world to promote peace and create an integrated experience of body, mind, and spirit.

No experience or partner necessary. Admission is by donation. Bring non-marking indoor footwear and a water bottle.

Kirtan, the congregational chanting of auspicious mantras and prayers to evoke higher consciousness. Followed by a short class and discussions on the "Bhagavad-gita As It Is" by disciples of the author A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Then followed by more kirtan and complimentary prasadam (spiritualized vegetarian food). Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE cultural event each Sunday evening.
Come out and discover the true meaning of Bhagavad-gita, Bhakti-yoga, transcendance, liberation and your real identity as "jivatma", pure spirit soul.

Exposing The New World Order
Monday Feb 4th, 2008 at The Royal on Baker, Nelson
7:30pm Suggested donation $5

Empire of the City
part 1 of 2 160min
City of London + City of Vatican + City of Columbia are the 3
independent states within states which composes the empire of the
city. The first is financial control over earth economy, the second
is religion control over the earth and the third one is military
control over the earth. Together they make the very unholy trinity
to maintain the colony in debt and under the Queen. An alleged
democratic and self-governing nation is actually controlled against
the will of the people by the International Financiers, Banksters
cartel or "The Crown corporation".

Pracetana devi has been a vegetarian cook for over 30 years and has studied Ayurvedic healing and cooking since 1986. She now cooks at Jagannatha Express, 660 Baker street and has created unique spelt crust pizzas and samosas for our customers.
Pracetana is now offering a 2 hour (or longer) "Introductory lesson in Ayurvedic spicing" on Monday February 4, '08. You will learn how to make tasty dahl, kitchari, subji, paratha and chutney. The price includes a free vegetarian meal, recipes and a take home spice package. Cost is $60.00 in advance. Please register at Jagannatha Express, 660 Baker street. Room for 9 participants, but we require at least 5 to host the event. Full refund if minimum participants is not reached.

EMPTIES

A bitter-sweet comedy by the same father and son team that won the Oscar for KOYLA.

Joseph, a Czech literature teacher is forced to retire. Instead of a choosing a peaceful homelife, he takes on odd jobs and ends up working at the bottle-return counter in a supermarket. There he creates an exciting (and fanciful) life, but his wife is on to him!

This film was teh buzz with festival-goers at the Vancouver Film Festival.
www.FLIKS.ca for details

Gain foundation skills to make jewellery using a variety of techniques and materials. Design and construct a brooch/pendant and ring. Basic patinas and stone setting will be explored and alternate materials will be discussed.
Instructor: Daniel Rondeau

Get Out Get Active will be promoting winter fun and Spirit of BC Week for children and their families. Silken Laumann will be returning to Nelson to promote neighbourhood play in winter. Simple fun winter activities will be held throughout Nelson in schools, neighbourhoods, and in other locations in the community. Come out and celebrate winter!

Fun multi-sport winter adventure race. Combination of the Amazing race and Ecochallenge. Disciplines include: snow shoeing, cross country skiing, orienteering, mountain biking and more. $75/ person 1, 2, and 4 person teams. Proceeds go toward the purchase of life saving equipoment for new born babies in hospital nurseries.

Register today at www.kootenaywinterquest.com

Dance for Kaspar with DJ Hoola Hoop and friends at the Spiritbar, Hume Hotel.

Learn direct-pour silver and bronze casting methods. Explore proper and safe handling of fuel gases, torches, molten metal and finishing accessories. All work with hazardous equipment/materials is under direct supervision of the instructor. Prerequisite: Any intro level jeweller course that involves the use of torches and soldering. You should be comfortable with using a gas/air or gas/oxygen torch.
Instructor: Daniel Rondeau

Social Ballroom Dance, Brent Kennedy School, South Slocan, February 9, 2008. Mini lesson 7:30pm, dancing 8-11pm. Cost $5.00 Everyone welcome! Info www.dancingbeat.org

Kirtan, the congregational chanting of auspicious mantras and prayers to evoke higher consciousness. Followed by a short class and discussions on the "Bhagavad-gita As It Is" by disciples of the author A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Then followed by more kirtan and complimentary prasadam (spiritualized vegetarian food). Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE cultural event each Sunday evening.
Come out and discover the true meaning of Bhagavad-gita, Bhakti-yoga, transcendance, liberation and your real identity as "jivatma", pure spirit soul.

The focus of this class will be on dialogue practice and empathy. Bring your challenging situations and get support with finding compassion and connection in yourself and with those involved.
Compassionate Communication is also known as Nonviolent Communication, which was developed by Marshall Rosenberg. www.cnvc.org

The 15th Canadian Film Festival in Nelson Feb 15-16 featuring:

THE UNION: THE BUSINESS BEHIND GETTING HIGH - How can a $7 billion industry thrive & remains illegal? Fri Feb 15 7pm

THE BODYBUILDER & I - a son reconnects with his absent father - an aging bodybuilder. Fri Feb 15 9pm

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS - an innocent's journey into the cut-throat world of the World's "Rock, Paper, Scissors" championship!. Sat Feb 16 1:30 pm

UP THE YANGTZE - Take a voyage down the Yangtze River before the 3 Gorges dam fills it in forever. Sat Feb 16 7 pm

AMAL - the kindest rickshaw driver in Calcutta is bequeathed a fortune. Will it change his life forever? Sat Feb 16 9pm

Tickets OTTER Books-$9.50 singles, $22 3-film,$30 full fest. FLIKS.ca

THE UNION: THE BUSINESS BEHIND GETTING HIGH - How can a $7 billion industry thrive & remains illegal? Fri Feb 15. 7pm

OPening film at the Canadian FLIKS Fest which runs Feb 15-16 at teh Capitol

Live Music by Howlin' Dan, & Kris Le Drew, dance performance by ASHALA starts at 7:30 pm.
The ART PARTY is hosted by Leah Wilson & Daniel Silakiewicz, meet the artists, engage in the theme that explores Elvis, the jungle room, tribal celebration, music, art... engage in this wild night on Valentines Weekend.
no cover, dinner reservations recomended.

Live Music by Howlin' Dan, & Kris Le Drew, dance performance by ASHALA starts at 7:30 pm.
The ART PARTY is hosted by Leah Wilson & Daniel Silakiewicz, meet the artists, engage in the theme that explores Elvis, the jungle room, tribal celebration, music, art... engage in this wild night on Valentines Weekend.
no cover, dinner reservations recomended.

Live Music by Howlin' Dan, & Kris Le Drew, dance performance by ASHALA starts at 7:30 pm.
The ART PARTY is hosted by Leah Wilson & Daniel Silakiewicz, meet the artists, engage in the theme that explores Elvis, the jungle room, tribal celebration, music, art... engage in this wild night on Valentines Weekend.
no cover, dinner reservations recomended.

THE BODYBUILDER & I - a son reconnects with his absent father - an aging bodybuilder. Fri Feb 15 9pm.

Multi-award winner, fun, funny and poignant.

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS - an innocent's journey into the cut-throat world of the World's "Rock, Paper, Scissors" championship!. Sat Feb 16, 1:30 pm

Advanced tickets & passes OTTER Books in early February.
$9.50 singles, $22 3-film pass, $30 full festival pass

UP THE YANGTZE - Take a voyage down the Yangtze River before the 3 Gorges dam fills it in forever. Sat Feb 16 7 pm

This film was sold out in all 3 screenings at the Vancouver International Film Festival and is a multi-fest winner.

Tickets OTTER Books-$9.50 singles, $22 3-film,$30 full fest. www.FLIKS.ca

The 15th Canadian Film Festival in Nelson Feb 15-16 featuring:


AMAL - the kindest rickshaw driver in Calcutta is bequeathed a fortune. Will it change his life forever?

Voted one of Canada's top ten films by the TIFF. Closing film of the CANADIAN FLIKS FEST.

Sat Feb 16 9pm

Tickets OTTER Books-$9.50 singles, $22 3-film,$30 full fest. FLIKS.ca

Spend the day in a fully equipped Metal Studio, learning forging basics and creating your own hooks. This is a great introduction to blacksmithing/forging. Some materials included. Wear safety glasses, cotton clothing, ear plugs, gloves, and leather boots.
Instructor: Kevin Kratz

Kirtan, the congregational chanting of auspicious mantras and prayers to evoke higher consciousness. Followed by a short class and discussions on the "Bhagavad-gita As It Is" by disciples of the author A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Then followed by more kirtan and complimentary prasadam (spiritualized vegetarian food). Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE cultural event each Sunday evening.
Come out and discover the true meaning of Bhagavad-gita, Bhakti-yoga, transcendance, liberation and your real identity as "jivatma", pure spirit soul.

Paint an original abstract piece for your space, or as a starting point for your interior design colour scheme. Use colours for effect and mood. Collage and other texture techniques are discussed. No experience required. You have seen them do it on home makeover shows, now its your turn to try it!
Instructor: Mirja Vahala

An intro to the principles of hot forging and the safe use of basic hand tools. With heat, iron can be stretched, tapered, pierced, punched, twisted and embellished to make a variety of items for the home or garden. Wear safety glasses, cotton clothing, ear plugs, gloves, and leather boots.
Instructor: Kevin Kratz

Kirtan, the congregational chanting of auspicious mantras and prayers to evoke higher consciousness. Followed by a short class and discussions on the "Bhagavad-gita As It Is" by disciples of the author A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Then followed by more kirtan and complimentary prasadam (spiritualized vegetarian food). Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE cultural event each Sunday evening.
Come out and discover the true meaning of Bhagavad-gita, Bhakti-yoga, transcendance, liberation and your real identity as "jivatma", pure spirit soul.

ManiStone Centre for Well Being Presents...
Conversations on Well Being
Prestige Lakeside Resort & COnvention Centre
Nelson B.C.
6:45 p.m. start
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $40 for all four

Tickets Sold at Enchanted
356 Baker St.


Ron Garner
Conscious Health
Thursday, February 28

Terence Buie
The Yoga of Money
THursday, March 13

Rosalyn Grady
Wisdom from the Grandmothers
Thursday, March 27

Dr. Duncan Grady
Emotional Health
Where Mysticism and Science Meet
Thursday, April 10

Follow-up seminars will take place on the Saturday following their presentation for those who wish to take the conversation deeper. Pre-register 352-1220 or email:manistone@net
12:30-4:30 Cost: $30

Got the winter blues? Come to our fun-filled beach party evening, complete with fabulous pig roast, full buffet dinner and bar, limbo contest, amazing silent auction (with major items from the hospitality industry)and live music.

Fundraiser for the Alyce Ross Memorial Scholarship, run by the Resort and Hotel Management Program at Selkirk College.

$35 (inc. buffet) - starts 6pm - Call for tickets: 505 1306