How would you like to do an amazing back, neck and shoulder massage? Well here is your chance to learn from the chair massage pros.

These highly practical techniques are done over clothing and no special supplies are needed. Bring a partner or come on your own. You will learn:

*How to give a relaxing massage to your friends, family and co-workers
*12 simple and easy to learn techniques for key tension areas in the back, neck & shoulders
*Basic body use principles to prevent your back and hands from tiring

When: Mon Dec 1
6:30-9:30 pm
Investment: $25-$35
Manual incl.
$10 deposit req’d
Where: Manistone Centre for Well Being
#209- 507 Baker St.
Karen Logan BPHE 505-9748
Register by Nov.28

Rhonda Barter is here from Creston to answer questions or chat about politics today. She is hoping to become the reginal NDP candidate, so if you'd like to voice your opinion, come on down and do it over dessert and hot chocolate.

(political views not necessarily the opinions of The Cocoa-nut Lounge)

Come on down to listen to or learn more about the African thumb piano! This is held every second Thursday as an informal get together, almost like a workshop, but can be enjoyed by listeners as well.

Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival! Join us for the 30th anniversary of the longest running cultural event in Nelson! Lots of returning and new craft vendors, door prizes and fantastic food. Friday and Saturday from 1 pm to 9 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $2.00/person, children 12 and under free. For more information visit our website at www.ndac.ca or email ndac@netidea.com.

Outdoor Winter Carnival! Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival. Free to the public. Featuring live entertainment, kid's activities, ice sculpture, lighting displays and a Luminaria! For more information and schedule of events visit www.ndac.ca or email ndac@netidea.com

Choral concert with Nelson Choral Society, Corazon Youth Choir and Brent Kennedy School Choir. The Choral Society performs "African Mass" with soloist Robyn Lamb. The piece is a fusion between classical and world music - a latin text sung to gospel harmonies and a tuned-drum accompaniment. Come and check it out! Performances: Saturday December 6 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday December 7th at
2:00 pm, at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Tickets at the Capitol box office - $14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, with children under 10 free.

12:00 One Eyed Dave
1:30 Eliza Hicks & Muskoka Mike Ryan
Come and be entertained by these great local musicians at Nelson's only pure acoustic venue (that we're aware of)

Come to the Annual Winter Faire at the Nelson Waldorf School. Join us as we celebrate the season of darkness and enjoy the gifts of this inner time. Come for candle dipping, bread making, the magical cookie kingdom, the artisans market, carolers and more.

Rhonda Barter is trying to become our regional NDP candidate and would like to meet with anyone interested in discussing politics with her. If you would like to chat and voice your opinion, you might as well do it over hot chocolate and dessert!


(political opinions not necessarily the views of the Cocoa-nut Lounge)

The mbira is an African thumb piano with a cool sound. Come on down and bring your own to join in or just listen to the group jam. This event is held most Thursdays and is a casual workshop/jam session, but is also very cool to listen to. And you might as well enjoy a great dessert and fabulous hot chocolate while surfing the net on free wireless while you're at it!

Paintings & Prints by Christophe Quillévéré.

"Disappearing Act is about the decisions we make when considering our own impermanence, when a shift in perspective can change everything we thought we knew. Impermanence is constantly revealing itself, but it's only sometimes that we have the eyes to observe this. And then what decisions we make when all the distractions turn off, when the signal ends. Overall, the pieces
reference ways in which we define ourselves - how we find and express our identity, while we have it."

December 12 - January 14
Our Glass Studio & Gallery
568 Ward Street
Nelson, BC

Reception 7 pm, Friday December 12th.

Hi Folks,

The next contra dance (traditional folk dancing similar to square dance) will be held on Friday, Dec 12, 7-10 pm, Scout Hall, Nelson. Basics will be taught 7-7:30 and the dance will be 7:30-10. Live music, all ages welcome, bring snacks to share and no alcohol please! Please remember to bring a clean pair of shoes to wear.
Happy holidays and see you on the dance floor!
$7 adult/$5 children

12:00 Toko-Pa
1:00 Bessie Wapp
2:00 Frank Brooke
Come and be entertained by these great local
musicians in a very comfortable atmosphere at
Nelson's only pure acoustic venue (that we're
aware of)

Santa will parade down Taghum Frontage Road starting at 9:30 am in a fire truck, giving out treats to kids,

Then proceed to the Taghum Hall for a Sit Down Pancake Breakfast. All Children under Age 13 years old will also receive a special goodie bag from Santa with their Pancake Breakfast. Admission cost is $5.00 per person. This will be a fun filled family event for everyone !

Limited Seating to first 120 People for Pancake Breakfast !

Food Bank Donation Bins will Also be available to bring non perisable food items for less fortunate !

Also there will be a great christmas display for you to take your favorite pictures with Santa during the event !

Add spice to your creativity using improv techniques and the rhythms and moves of Latin Dances with guest instructor Carmen Ruiz (Contemporary and Latin dancer and choreographer).

The workshops kick off with a zesty 45-minute warm-up session that uses energetic Latin movements, and a variety of footwork and arm movements to bring the body and the spirits into a cheerful, warm, and comfortable sphere.

The second hour is devoted to closely exploring and understanding the roots and physical pathways of Latin movements.

The final part of the workshop is devoted entirely to improvisational development (solo, couple and group formations).

Cost: $50 per day, $80 full workshop.

Info and registration: carmen.ruiz.navia@gmail.co

This brother and sister will be putting on a great show for us and may even bring some special guests!

Nelson Community Band presents a varied program of classic band music combined with music of the season and a bit of carol singing, topped off with a guest performance by the duo, Tangerine.

Rob Funk is hosting our weekly event for all ages and everyone is welcome to share their talents! If you are a musician, there are some instruments available, or feel free to bring your own. If you are a poet or storyteller, don't hesitate to share your talents as well! And you might as well do this all while sipping a deliciously warm hot chocolate in our cozy and relaxing family atmosphere!

Okay, so maybe I'm biased because I am the director of this group, but they are THE BEST CHOIR EVER!!! But seriously, we will be having our year end get-together at the Cocoa-nut and will be singing Christmas carols and probably some other great songs too, and you are welcome to join us. So if you enjoy the best hot chocolate in town, a comfy cozy atmosphere, and cute chicks singing Christmas carols in 4-part harmony, come on down!

The mbira is an African thumb piano with a cool sound. Come on down and bring your own to join in or just listen to the group jam. This event is held most Thursdays and is a casual workshop/jam session, but is also very cool to listen to. And you might as well enjoy a great dessert and fabulous hot chocolate while surfing the net on free wireless while you're at it!

12:00 Never Enough
1:00 Out of the Blue
2:00 Julie Kerr & Craig Korth
3:00 Special Guests Jam Band
will entertain with live unplugged music.

Come to the movie premiere of "The Endangered Creeks Expedition"

Come join Santa for a Pancake breakfast at Sleep is for Sissies. Free pictures with Santa are available.

Come play the limited edition game with the creator at Gaia Rising

It's Ellison's first anniversary and they're throwing a party at the Cocoa-nut Lounge. And it just happens to be our first anniversary too! Well, ours is on the 19th, but close enough.
It will be a great evening of jamming with Norman and various special guests, including a travelling banjo player. So come on down and enjoy one of seven varieties of hot chocolate , decadent desserts, and great music in our cozy family atmosphere.

Come and enjoy great local musicians and
special guest Matt Coleman who hosts a jam on
worldwide bluegrass.com

An evening of great fun partner dancing...
ballroom, smooth, salsa, chacha, waltz, swing, foxtrot, NC2, tango...
mini-lesson at 7:30pm

at the Fabulous R&G Club...HUGE dance floor

Get dressed up !
Bring a snack for the food table(optional)...FINAL YEAR END Ball for all those who like partner dancing!
All-star playlist..send me names of songs you like to dance to and we'll add it to the list !

open to all...friendly, beginners welcome.
$4 adults, $2 students, seniors, teens.
contact peteclement@gmail.com

Everyone welcome to this free event at the Lakeside Labyrinth. Join us in this peaceful winter solstice walk.

1st 7 minutes free for an amazing neck and shoulder massage ($1 per minute after 7 mins)
WIth this highly choreographed form, you won't need more than 12 minutes to feel totally blissed.
For customers only.

Karen Logan BPHE
Certified Chair Massage Practitioner
On-site CHair Massage Services
Supporting COmmunity...ONe Person At A Time
505-9748

From Darkness into Light ... a Winter Solstice Celebration.

Join us for an evening of singing, poetry, ritual and Dances of Universal Peace. We shall connect with the Earth's rhythm in the warmth of community as we celebrate the darkness of the longest night and the moment the light begins to return.

Everyone welcome. By donation (net proceeds to the food bank). Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. Sponsored by the Nelson Dances of Universal Peace Circle.

http://www.peaceworksdancesna.org/index.htm

"Most of us don't make our lives in the darkness
But we are alive there
Alive, in the deep wanderings of the soul."

An evening of singing, poetry, ritual, and dances of universal peace. Everyone welcome, by donation, net proceeds to the food bank. Bring non marking indoor shoes and a water bottle.

Wisdom vespers with gregorian chant and Tibetan singing bowls.

Rob Funk is hosting this weekly event and all musicians, poets, and storytellers of all ages are welcome to come down and share their talents! If you are a musician, there are some instruments available, or feel free to bring your own. And you might as well share your talents while sipping a delicious hot chocolate in our cozy relaxing atmosphere.

Christmas dinner will be served to Nelson residents at this volunteer run community dinner. To volunteer or make donations please contact Bernie at 250-354-1696.

Dominique Fraissard is a singer/guitarist who will be performing here a few times through the month. His music is sort of folky-country-indie, and he is given high reviews by the employees of The Cocoa-nut Lounge! So come on down for one of our seven varieties of hot chocolate, a delectable dessert, and great music in our cozy family atmosphere.

This months theme: Self Expression Through Art!
The Nelson and District youth centre has an amazing girls group that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. This group has exciting monthly themes and brings in service providers from the community to talk about various youth issues and the supports that are availble. Through this group, girls can aquire the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions and keep themselves safe. They can also support their peers through safety based education and awareness or by directing them to appropriate community resources when needed. Food is always provided!!

Basic Instruction at 7 pm with dancing from 7:30 to 10:00. $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth. Bring snacks to share and indoor footwear. Water is provided.

Come listen to Kerry Kean play electric guitar and sing popular hits and stay around for three of her original compositions based on her incredible mastery of chords and humour. No charge to enter the Cocoa Nut Lounge for this great entertainment. Part of a great New Year.