Come and join us in our 7th Annual Walk for ALS. 3km or 6km route follows the waterfront pathway to the end of runway and back. 60% of funds raised stay in BC and help provide patient services. The other 40% goes to research to help find a cause and a cure for this devestating disease. For more info please contact Gord Shannon at the above #'s. Hope to see you there.

Come see Juno nominee State of Shock live in concert along with Econoline Crush, Arthur Funkarelli, and Jet Black Stare.
All monies raised will go to support your local SPCA.

Join concerned citizens in an effort to better understand the undemocratic nature of the Security & Prosperity Partnership. Democracy can't work without an informed public.

Come learn how the SPP will affect you and your family. Join us in demanding an open and free debate in Parliament on issues that could change the lives of millions.

Speakers will offer background information on the SPP as well as sharing the latest news from the most recent SPP Summit, held in New Orleans, and suggest future LOCAL actions we can participate in.

There will be entertainment and lots of printed information to take away. Donations accepted.



Donations welcome.

We are looking for all type's of vendors to fill Kinsmen Park for the week end. There is entertainment on the stage for the whole week end, as well as many other events going on all over town. Including a parade, which ends at our park... so it is a very busy week end. If you are interested in setting up a booth, contact me for registration info at 365-3331, or e mail at lorio1@telus.net.
We are filling up fast, so hurry to register. Thanks for your interest, and I hope to see you at Sunfest.

Come out and learn what Rhythmic Gymnastics is all about in this fun introductory workshop for girls ages 6 & up! Ribbon, hoop, ball and scarf basics will be covered as well as dance and creative expression ... contact Rhythmic Dimensions for more info and registration.

The Craft Connection is having a Grand Opening for our new store and our new Art Gallery. It is also the 25th anniversary of the Craft Connection Cooperative so we have a lot to celebrate and we are looking forward to you sharing the moment with us. There will be live music, food, and refreshments. So be prepared to have a great time!

The Molloys are a fantastic folk/blues/country band, made up of young members of the Molloy family. They are currently touring and will also be featuring special guest, Emily Ray Fleming. Be sure to check out their website at www.molloy.ca to hear a great preview of them!

*For this night, there is a small cover charge of $5.00.

Sidewalk sales with some of the best deals of the year (downtown Rossland)
Artisan market at the Old Fire Hall (2115 Queen Street, 11-3pm)
Children's chalk art at the Artisan Market (works of art will be displayed on the arts council website)
Annual Visual Art Exhibit at the Old Bank of Montreal
Opening reception is on Friday June 6th from 7-9 pm and features live entertainment to provide an elegant atmosphere for art enthusiasts to view, appreciate, and/or purchase local works. The exhibit is also open Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday 10-3
Live entertainment on the outdoor stage at Harry Lefevre square (outside Ferraro Foods.)
Buskers line Columbia Avenue
Book sale at the library
And much more fun for the entire family

At high noon on Saturday, June 7th, The streets of Nelson will see it's first annual World Naked Bike Ride Day.

On this day, the entire northern hemisphere will be taking to the streets "as bare as they dare" in protest of oil burning vehicles and the rising cost of fuel.

We would like to note that we cannot advocate actually being totally naked in the general public, lest ye tempt the police and risk arrest. Rather, we encourage the creative, yet minimal covering of your naughty bits; be it body paints, floral arrangements, or feather boas and electrical tape. Since the theme is always "as bare as you dare", it's all about you and your comfort level. "Those who would like to simply watch and cheer us on are great too!

Mandy is a singer/songwriter and will be performing her original music this Saturday. Come on down for fabulous desserts, delightful drinks, a relaxing family atmosphere, and, of course, great music!

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Wee Ones Daycare and The South Slocan & Area Childcare Society invites your family to their annual Family Carnival and International Food and Bake Sale.

Held at the Old Schoolhouse's playground in South Slocan Village (across from the Dam Inn), the event will take place this year on
Sunday June 8, 2008, from 12 - 4 pm.

Proceeds from this year's event will be used for urgently needed playground repairs, rebuilding the playground's almost life size pirate ship sand box, replacing parts on the famous Wee Ones hillside slide and purchasing new outdoor toys.

So join us for fun, games and food at Wee Ones Family Carnival and International Food and Bake Sale. See you there!

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.

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Miles better than this slow, cumbersome thing!

Four times the ads and visitors.

A social event exclusively for all women brought to you by Nelson's own female entrepreneurs.

Featuring a fashion show from Nelson designers and storefronts, live dance performances, mini massages and fabulous raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit Nelson's Women Centre.

All women welcome ages 19-99 !

www.nelsongirlsnightout.com

Rob is a very talented local musician who can easily play virtually any instrument you put in front of him. He is one of our favourite performers at the Cocoa-nut Lounge and we are always happy to have him- he may even be bringing a few friends! Stay tuned for updates on that! So come on down for delicious desserts, fabulous drinks, a relaxing family atmosphere, and, of course, great music!

1) In the physical world of an enthusiastic fitness instructor fending off the inevitable aging process in himself and his clients, a man is visited by memories of his grandmother. He lives in the world of flash and physicality, but is drawn to the labyrinth of memory where his grandmother resides and dares to dance the border between The Here and The Beyond, taking his fitness class along with him.
This Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Company production of KESSA is , created and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida and performed by Ida and Dagmar Galt, Celesttina Hart, Heather Hutchinson, Maya Ida, Stephanie Judy and Tsuneko ‘Koko’ Kokubo.
Funding for Kessa has been provided by Canada Council for the Arts, B.C. Arts Council and the Columbia Basin Trust

The INTRODUCTION TO RADIANT MIND workshop explores the experience of intrinsic freedom, where we are neither resisting our experience nor grasping for more. Radiant Mind programs use the principles and practices of nondual presence, or unconditioned awareness, to help us discover total freedom in the midst of our conditioned existence. This is a state in which we are aware, relaxed and able to fully embrace all experiences, emotions and thoughts without distortion or the need to escape them.

Meet Janet Palm, President of the Multiple Sclerosis Society's BC/Yukon Division... and hear about the MS Society's past, present and future on this, our 60th anniversary. This event is free to members of the West Kootenay Chapter of the MS Society, and by donation for guests. Enjoy a wine and cheese party, support our chapter and learn about our vibrant organization!

1) In the physical world of an enthusiastic fitness instructor fending off the inevitable aging process in himself and his clients, a man is visited by memories of his grandmother. He lives in the world of flash and physicality, but is drawn to the labyrinth of memory where his grandmother resides and dares to dance the border between The Here and The Beyond, taking his fitness class along with him.
This Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Company production of KESSA is , created and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida and performed by Ida and Dagmar Galt, Celesttina Hart, Heather Hutchinson, Maya Ida, Stephanie Judy and Tsuneko ‘Koko’ Kokubo.
Funding for Kessa has been provided by Canada Council for the Arts, B.C. Arts Council and the Columbia Basin Trust

Open meditation for everyone. Meditation instruction provided. We start with Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist prayers and mantra followed by awareness of breath sitting and walking meditation.
Rides from Nelson are available most Sundays. By bike it is about 40 minutes from town.

www.tcs.kics.bc.ca

On Sunday evening, June 15th, Studio Cantilena presents this year’s project: Vespers of Wisdom’s Whisperings, a meditation with Gregorian chant and Tibetan singing bowls. Spoken reflections will alternate with the chant and singing bowls. It will be held at Nelson United Church on Silica and Josephine at 7 pm. Admission is free (donations welcome.

Davy is a newcomer to town and will be entertaining us this Father's Day with some folk and Irish tunes! Come on down and bring your dad for great dessert, great drinks, and great music!

Rob Funk is a great and very multi-talented local musician. I mean, seriously, the man can play any instrument you put in front of him! He will be here for several nights during the next couple of weeks, so you can get some great live entertainment in during the week!

Karen Logan, B.P.H.E, is offering 7 minutes of free chair massage to customers of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! (Longer massages are available as well) You will receive a wonderful neck, back, and shoulder massage as you enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere and fabulous desserts and drinks of The Cocoa-nut Lounge. Contact the Lounge at the above number if you would like more information.

The International School of the Kootenays (ISK) is hosting “Curious about ISK? Come Learn More,” a showcase of the school’s unique student centred, peace oriented, liberal arts curriculum, aimed at parents and potential students. ISK is an Independent Class One Distributed Learning High School under the BC Ministry of Education. The event takes place on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Nelson Municipal Library. Refreshments will be served.

In addition to a full roster of independent study courses available online, ISK will be offering three semesters of workshop classes for the 2008/09 school year. For more info about ISK visit www.iskhighschool.org

Learn how to create health and wealth. Join Dr. Lynn Migdal, Susan Grimble and Doug Vass to find out about Zrii Wellness beverage a 5,000 year old healing Auyervedic formula that rejuvenates and balances the body. Tastes great and has no preservatives. The only product ever endorsed by Deepak Chopra. This is a ground floor opportunity with a company that has the best compensation plan in the market.

Rob Funk is a great, multi-talented local musician. He plays about a million different instruments, and all really well! He will be here almost nightly for a couple of weeks, so you can catch some great live entertainment during the week!

Thursday June 19th marks the six-month anniversary of The Cocoa-nut Lounge and we're throwing a party! There will be lots of live music from some of our favourite performers (including Laura's dad, Eric Johnson, and Rob Funk!) It will also mark the return of the famous "Christy's Apple Pie"! Watch for great specials and free stuff too! Come on down and help us celebrate! Stay tuned for updates on what's going on.

Come down to 608 Lake St on Thursday June 19th at 3 pm and learn more about Willing Workers On Organic Farms.

Natural Parenting Workshop presented by Pharatree Health, Healing & Education

Elimination Communication
- Natural Infant Hygiene

Discover how you can naturally and effectively communicate with your child in regards to their elimination needs from birth onwards. Ancient techniques that continue to be practiced today throughout the world, including North America, will be presented and discussed.

• A brief anthropological perspective of Elimination
Communication
• Benefits of Elimination Communication
• Diapering Choices: Health & Environment
• Practical Application

Workshop Fee: $25 / $40 for couples

Pre-register by calling 352-0416 or email ncarere@gmail.com

Join us for the 7th Annual Nelson Relay-for-Life fundraiser to help fight cancer.

Consider joining a team, starting a team or volunteering.

Everyone is welcome.

Watch for a complete list of entertainment in the Western Star newspaper.

Relay for Life Survivors Tea
June 7, 2008
1pm - 3pm
Nelson Evangelical Church (702 Stanley Street)

All survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Please RSVP with Chrystie at 551.5406.

Consider the average fitness class: sweat, pounding music and a hot fitness instructor. Now add the spirit of a tiny Japanese grandmother who passed on to the next life years before and we have the contemporary dance theatre piece “KESSA”. The flashy instructor is drawn to the labyrinth of memory where his grandmother resides and dares to dance the border between The Here and The Beyond, taking his fitness class with him.
This Ichigo-Ichieh Dance Company production of KESSA is created and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida and performed by Ida and cast members: Dagmar Galt, Celesttina Hart, Heather Hutchinson, Maya Ida, Stephanie Judy and Tsuneko ‘Koko’ Kokubo.
There is also an 8:00 p.m. performance

The show includes routines from the Super Tots group through the pre-competitive boys and girls classes and the higher level competitive teams. Expect to see cool tumbling and high flying flips You'll be amazed at what these kids can do!

Wassabi Collective — Melissa Meretsky on percussion and vocals; Brent "Gisto" Hongisto on guitar and vocals; Jimmy Lewis on drums and vocals; keyboardist Rahj Levinson and bassist Scott Milne — has mastered the art of banging out severely danceable tunes that rarely are carbon copies of each other. Head-bopping hooks and tasty pockets of funk can swerve unexpectedly, easily veering off into exploratory jams, fueled by the captivating vocals of Meretsky, the band's soul-soothing siren.

Open meditation for everyone. Meditation instruction provided. We start with Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist prayers and mantra followed by awareness of breath sitting and walking meditation.
Rides from Nelson are available most Sundays. By bike it is about 40 minutes from town.

www.tcs.kics.bc.ca

Rob Funk is definitely one of our favourite musicians! The man is a musical legend! He will be here for several nights during the week, so you can catch great live music anytime!

Rob Funk is one of our favourite musicians! He can play every instrument in the world and is also the nicest person in the world! Come on down for an evening of great desserts and fabulous music!

Karen Logan, B.P.H.E., is offering 7 minutes of chair massage free for customers of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! (Longer massages are available as well) You will receive a wonderful neck, back, and shoulder massage, as you enjoy the relaxing family atmosphere and fabulous desserts and drinks at The Cocoa-nut Lounge. Call the Lounge at the above number for more information.

*massages HEAVILY endorsed by the staff of the Cocoa-nut Lounge

Rob Funk is one of our favourite musicians- the man is a musical legend! He will be joining us for several nights during the week, so you can enjoy great desserts and great music on a week-night!

Sound Serious is a local group that will be providing us with some lovely entertainment for the evening, so come on down for great desserts, great beverages, and great live music!

The West Kootenay Brain Injury Association 2008 Conference theme is Your Entire Self (YES) and will be held on Saturday June 28th, 2008.

Building upon the success of last year’s Conference, the 2008 Conference will explore methods to work on your body, mind and spirit. This year’s conference brings together participants, presenters and supporters from across the West and East Kootenays to learn, share and celebrate!

Registration is open to anyone in the general public that wishes to enjoy this conference along with brain injury survivors and their caregivers.

Registration is $100/attendee and includes lunch and refreshment breaks.

Contact Eva at 250.505.3302 for more information and to obtain a registration form. eva@functiondeva.com