Mermaid Gallery Spring Group Show, "Best Shared"

Come down for the first outdoor market of the season at Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson
Our local Farmers will have bedding plants and early greens from the greenhouses as well as farm eggs. Also there will be lots of handmade gifts and ready to eat savory and sweet foods, herbal bodycare, fairly traded imports and lots more. Live entertainment will be with kris Ledrew at 10am and Brian Rosen at noon.
The market gets under way at 9:30am, ends at 3pm. We are hoping that this year more than ever people will come down and buy direct from farmers and
those making products by hand to show support for localization of our economy.
Hosted by the west Kootenay Ecosociety, for tables call 354-1909
John Alton

Invasives in Nelson, Friday May 2nd, see website for details.

Invasives, The Random Device and Headajar Punk Rock Show: Saturday May 3rd ­ ALL AGES $10 at the door, 7:30PM @ The Senior(Bingo) Hall, on 5th Street, Downtown City Park, Grand Forks, BC.

Invasives, formerly known as "Married to Music" from Vancouver, BC, is promoting their 2008 self titled CD release in BC before touring Europe in June. Their first release Miracles 7"(2005: recorded 2001-2004), was on Nelson’s Black Banana Record Label. www.myspace.com/invasives

The Random Device, from the Nelson area, is a hard hitting progressive/wave 2-piece, loud and raw, but also atmospheric and rhythmic. www.myspace.com/therandomdevice

Headajar is Grand Forks' heavy punkmetal rock band

For those who have taken 1st, 2nd or Masters level of the Usui system of reiki healing
Practise Reiki and receive it from others in this group setting.

$5 donation to cover room rental
Located at Ward & Baker (507 Baker)Suite 209

This is on-going but call first if you plan on coming.

For all of May-on Wednesdays
Come on out for a complimentary Chair Massage (7 minutes) and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and indulge yourself.
Great eats, freshly made beverages, and great service.
There is also an outdoor patio.

This is for customers only.

See you there

Pura Vida Foundation Presents - Bachelor Auction!

Wednesday May 7, 2008 at the SpiritBar

Exciting Dates with Terrific Bachelors

A Chocolate Fountain! Hors d'Oeuvres! Great Door Prizes! Toonie Auction!

Doors open at 6pm Auction Begins at 6:30pm

Tickets $20 - For Sale At: Kootenay Valley Financial Services (619 Front St), Always Up Front Pawn Shop (519 Front St), Contact Marni at (250) 505-2454 or mjb82@shaw.ca or at the SpiritBar on May 7.

Limited Number of Tickets for Sale

Cash or Check Only (for both ticket purchases and for the auction)

Dr. Samantha Nutt, founder and Executive Director of War Child Canada will speak at a public event. Her topic: The World is our Backyard - Individual Responsibility for a Global Society.

Tickets are $5.00 and available at Otter Books and Eddys Music, both on Baker Street Nelson.

Partner Dancing - Open Dance Practice

Salsa, Chacha, Jive, Waltz, and more...

On: three thursday evenings in May

Thursdays: May 8, 15, 22

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Moving Centre, 533 Baker St., Nelson

Come for all three dance sessions:

Adults: $10 for all 3 (or $4 per session)
Teens & Students: $5 for all 3 (or $2 per session)

Informal and friendly.

We welcome anyone who likes to partner dance, including beginners, dancing students, and first timers.

Good workout, good people, good times.

Bring clean indoor non-marking shoes - or wear socks.

Mountain Montessori is a fully licensed preschool facility. Offers two half-day programs for children 2-1/2 to 5 years.
- Complete Montessori environment
- Montessori/ECE qualified teacher
- Nurturing, safe environment
- Independent learning; social skills
- Confidence building activities
- Gym time and outdoor play
- Circle time; stories, songs, games
- Arts, crafts, sewing
- Healthy snacks
- Government tuition subsidies available

Class times: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Pangea Day taps the power of film to strengthen tolerance and compassion while uniting millions of people to build a better future. In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that — to help people see themselves in others — through the power of film.
On May 10, 2008 — Pangea Day — sites in Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro will be linked live to produce a program of powerful films, visionary speakers, and uplifting music. People all over the world will come together to share a common experience: watching films made by the world for the world. We like to call it the first global campfire.

Amateur talent Show for Nelson and surrounding Kootenay area. $3000.00 in total cash prizes in three age categories. Children (12 & under) Youth (13-18) and Adult (19+) No Lip Sync, Air Band or Karaoche. Registration forms are available at Chakko-Mika Mall in Nelson on Saturday March 29, April 5 and April 12.
Entry fee is $25.00 for up to a group of four, additonal entrants $10.00.

Tickets are $10.00 each or $35.00 for a family of four.
Watch this site for an update on where to purchase your tickets SOON!!!

Special guest leader Bruce Calkins from Spokane WA.

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.

Afternoon session 1:30 - 4:30 - exploring Rumi's notion that "emotion is the original agreement with God".

Potluck supper 4:30 - 6:30

Evening session 6:30 - 8:30 - a celebration of the sacred feminine in honour of Mother's Day.

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

Pre-registration required -- call 825-0012.

Beloved BC folk trio Pied Pumkin presents exuberant music for all ages! Dulcimer, mandolin, violin and guitar combined with gorgeous vocal harmonies and warm hearted humour. Rick Scott, Joe Mock and Shari Ulrich are celebrating 34 years with 34 shows around BC. In 2007 their first children's CD, PUMKIDS, won Best Children's Album in the Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards and Parents' Choice Honors. Bring the whole family to celebrate Mothers' Day in a special show combining new tunes and Pumkin favourites. Tickets at Eddy Music, Packrat Annies and Kootenay Co-Op Radio, who is sponsoring this show. $20 adult/$15 student and senior/ $10 under 12 / $50 family of four.

with Judy Katz, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.

FREE CLASS!

Monday May 12th from 5:30-6:30pm

Followed by a four class series: THE POWER OF YOUR PELVIS, Mondays June 2,9,16&23

Reconnecting ourselves, body, brain and bones!
Interesting and gentle conscious movement explorations, re-awakening our brain-body connectedness.

7 minute complimentary neck, back and shoulder massage for customers
On-site Chair Massage Services-'Supporting Community One Person at a Time' (since 2006)
Relax and Enjoy every Wednesday in May at the same time.
Outdoor Patio*Great desserts*Family-friendly*Relaxed atmosphere.
Karen Logan B.P.H.E
Member, The Nelson & District Chamber of COmmerce
Certified Chair Massage & Reiki Practitioner

Fun, informal classes. Roll on the floor, find your spontaneous child again. Feldenkrais brings pleasure and comfort to everyday movements. Learn how to age gracefully and how to be more in the present moment. Movement is life!

Natural Parenting Workshop Series:

Natural Infant Hygiene
(Diaper Free)

A brief anthropological perspective of Natural Infant Hygiene - Diaper Free

Benefits of Natural Infant Hygiene

Diapering Choices: Health & Environment

Practical Application

Workshop Fee: $10 (includes snack & gift bag)

Sign up in person at Natural Way Home -
535 Baker St., by phone 250-352-0416 or email Nicole at ncarere@gmail.com


Nicole Carere BA, Cultural Anthropology

Nicole is passionate about Natural Mothering and sharing her knowledge and experience in this area. She is the mother of two healthy and vibrant daughters. Nicole offers relaxation chair massage and Natural Parenting Workshops from Natural Way Home on Baker St. in Nelson.

Music in the market, saturday May17...

Come down to Cottonwood Falls Market to enjoy the powerfull folk-acoustic music of the group ''Anciens Gods'' 10am till noon . Stay longer for some Reggae, folk and jazz with the wonderful saxophonist, flutist and singer, Marty Carter ” till 2 pm.

A free family event.9:30-3pm

Come and enjoy the market ambiance!

For those who have taken 1st, 2nd or Master's level of Reiki Healing to share Reiki with one another
$5 donation asked to cover room rental
Located at Ward $ Baker (507 Baker) Suite 210
Call first- as it may not continue as often in the summer

Customers may receive a complimentery 7 min. neck, back and shoulder massage-done in a specially designed chair, over clothing with no oils. You may receive up to 30 minutes on-site ($1 a minute after 7 minutes)
Karen Logan, On-site Chair Massage Services is a Member of the Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce and has been supporting her community since 2006-one person at a time.

Cocoa-Nut Lounge: Great desserts* Wide assortment of beverages*Outdoor patio and great service

AMAZONES COME TO THE QUEEN CITY!
sonicturtle.com , Peter Schramm and Mountain Thunder Presents this special evening,
The Amazones- Master Women Drummers with Adham Shaikh at Spiritbar. On this tour, they will be accompanied by 3 men drummers hailing from the National Ballet of Guinea. The djembe drum is not traditionally played by
women in Guinea, in fact it was taboo for them to do so. They
have proven that they can not only play the djembe,
but excel at it! You will see them thundering at
Spiritbar!
DOORS AT 8 PM SHOWTIME 9:30 PM

Tickets $18 advance at Eddy Music

Info: http://www.amazoneswomandrummers.com
http://www.mountainthunderpresents.com/
(250) 352-5717

Sponsored by the Kootenay Express and Kootenay Co-op Radio.

The KAST Spirit of Innovation awards are intended to recognize those companies, organizations and individuals within the West Kootenay-Boundary region that have demonstrated excellence in innovation in application, development and/or research of science & technology.

The Gala will be a premier event with a reception, keynote speaker, live music, multi-media presentations and awards ceremony.


The dinner Banquet will be an elegant 4-course meal prepared by the Prestige’s renowned chef, complete with complimentary wine and decadent desserts.

Keynote Address-Jayne Seagrave "From Inventor's Wife to Marketing Goddess"

For more information visit: www.kast.com

The staff and students of Selkirk College's Fine Woodworking Program invite you to attend their year end show on May 23: 9am to 9pm; May 24: 9am to 6pm and May 25: 10am to 4pm. An opening reception will take place on Friday the 23rd at 7pm.

An EVENING of French Songs and Music featuring Allison Girvan (and members of Corazon)and Tidiliam (French and Acadian traditional music)

Tickets available at Eddy Music, AFKO and at the door.
$6.00 for CPF, AFKO members and students. $12.00 for non members

Sponsored by Canadian Parents for French -Nelson Chapter- en partenariat avec AFKO

The Black Albinos will be returning to rock out their groovy tunes! It is also Michelle's last day before she goes back home to Australia. The Black Albinos are a local group and their music is quite reminiscent of the great groups of the late 1960's. Not an event to be missed! Enjoy delightful drinks, decadent desserts, a relaxing family atmosphere, and great music!

Come check out dozens of Summer Job Opportunities!!!

* Employers on site and interviewing
* Hire-A-Student Odd Job program
* Job Board
* Student Jobs YOU qualify for
* Job Applications
* Prizes !!

A special preview screening of Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman's new 1 Giant Leap film, "What About Me" in
Canada!

TICKETS: $9 students & seniors / $10 Adults (+ $1 service charge)
Available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office and charge by phone at (250) 352-6363

Filmed and recorded in over 50 global locations, "What About Me" features Noam Chomsky, Eckhart Tolle, Carlos Santana, Michael Franti, KD Lang and many more...

The music is ever so delicious, and the content incredibly pertinent to our time and our current personal and collective evolution.

Sponsored by the Express and Kootenay Co-op Radio

For more information and to see trailer and first chapter:
http://www.whataboutme.tv

Come by for a complimentary 7 minutes of a relaxing and rejuvenating chair massage ($1 per minute if you choose to go longer than 7 mins)
On-site Chair Massage Services -
Nelson's COmmunity On-site Massage Specialists


Outdoor patio * Great Desserts * Relaxing Atmosphere * Open til mid-night

Bands from across Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail will dish it out in a one night only event going down at the NDYC. Come prepared to cheer for your favorites as this is gonna be one killer night. All ages welcome, only $3

Acoustic guitar, nature spirits, virtuoso psychedelia

Bridge Guitar Reviews in the Netherlands has called him “a genius on the acoustic guitar”, a daily newspaper in Arabia calls his music “so much the colour of love” and Banyen Sound in Vancouver describes it as “a mapless sea of beautiful riffs and tender heart windows”. In 2004, after playing 33 years as a spiritual practice, and having composed only two songs, his encounter with an Amazonian Shipibo healer and the rigorous medicine ceremonies they practice triggered a sixteen month wave of virtuoso composition. This work resulted in two CD recordings and the decision to begin to play publicly.

Lia Sanchez and Kerry Kean will be performing their original compositions with guitar and vocals Friday May 30th at the fabulous Cocoa-nut Lounge. Come on down for delicious drinks, decadent desserts, family atmosphere, and, of course, great music!

$5
Punk Show, Friday night at the Royal Pub on Baker Street Nelson, BC.
WANTMONSTER from Nelson - myspace.com/wantmonster
MADCOWBOYS from Cagary - myspace.com/madcowboys

West Kootenay Francophone Association in collaboration with Réseau-femmes of British Colombia invite you to join them at 6:30 PM in the basement of the municipal library of Nelson (entrance on Victoria street) to discover the world of the francophonie. During the potluck you will have the occasion to hear a folksinger who will play Quebec’s music. The French Canadian folkloric group “Tidilidam” will also entertain you. The entrance is free. Don’t forget your dish to share with everybody.
Info: 352-3516 (ask for Sophie) or afko_sophie@hotmail.fr

Sarah is a pianist and singer and will be performing this Saturday evening. Come on down for great music, fabulous desserts, decadent drinks, and a lovely relaxing family atmosphere.