Nelson BC community Initiatives

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“Awakening to Community”

A Nelson Waldorf School benefit concert by acclaimed pianist Dharel Verville On Sunday, March 7, Dharel Verville will perform at the Nelson United Church at 2:30 pm with proceeds going to the Nelson Waldorf School’s expanding ...Read More

Knitting for Haiti

Fundraiser to help finance bio-sand water filters for Haiti On Saturday, February 6, from 10 am to 3 pm, the Nelson Waldorf School is holding a KNIT-A-THON FOR HAITI at the Nelson Trading Co. Mall on ...Read More

Contra Dancing

The Nelson Contra Dance Society presents an evening with the traditional French duo Vazzy (www.vazzy.ca) on Friday, January 15 at the Central School Gym, 811 Stanley St., Nelson. The dances, all from Quebec except for one ...Read More

Connecting the Dots

Spectrum Solutions Presents: Parent Advocacy: Connecting the Dots with Pegg Davidson Nelson Wednesday, January 13, 2010 8:30 am to noon Venue: Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room: 225 Hall St. Who is Pegg Davidson? Pegg has worked as a facilitator, ...Read More

Transition Nelson

“IMAGINE TRANSITION”  Contest and Festival Transition Nelson is organizing the “Imagine Transition” festival to give everyone a chance to communicate their vision of Nelson’s future. Imagine our future and express it in music, art (includes photography), writing, video ...Read More

Events Dec. 07 - 12

Santa Pet Photos December 09, 2009 - Wednesday 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Chahko Mika Mall Contact: Second Chance Animal Shelter 250-352-2228 It’s that time again when everyone is wondering what will be under the tree. Great gift idea’s bumming you ...Read More

Waldorf School Winter Faire

The Nelson Waldorf School is pleased to announce the return of the annual Waldorf School Winter Faire Come join us and enjoy… * Candle dipping * winter crafts * cookie kingdom * puppet shows * wool works * children-only store * Artisan Market ...Read More

World Aids Day

ANKORS and the Nelson United Church host World AIDS Day, December 1st, 7pm at the Nelson United Church at the corner of Josephine and Silica Streets. World AIDS Day is held every Decmeber 1st. On ...Read More

The Inconvenient Legacy

Jane Sterk: The inconvenient legacy of Vancouver’s 2010 Olympics By Jane Sterk http://www.straight.com/article-268477/jane-sterk-inconvenient-legacy-vancouvers-2010-olympics When the Olympic flame arrived in Victoria, continuing attempts to stop the Games seemed almost silly. A hundred or so held a rally, while thousands lined ...Read More

Making Village Whole

Making Village Whole: Nelson Building Hospice Culture with Stephen Jenkinson MTS, MSW Part of the Canada wide Griefwalking Tour. Stephen Jenkinson is an example of what can happen in striving to make village whole. He has sat at ...Read More

Live Foods Cooking

Join Lorriane as she introduces you to whole foods and the best way to prepare them form maximum nutrition and digestibility. Contact Lorraine at 250-352-3860 or lorrainer61@gmail.com CULTURED GRANOLA Create Granola that is more nutritious than your regular ...Read More

Visual Presentation - Astrology

Visual Presentation:  Astrology, The Great Alignment and 12/21/2012 with Michael O’Connor Sept. 26, 2009 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Capital Theatre The following is an overview offered to highlight some of the themes I will address in this presentation. The ...Read More

Girls Talk Tech

Girls Talk Tech – Making the leap from High School to CSI Christa Ford is going back to high school this fall; a statement that might seem odd to some given the fact that Ford herself ...Read More

Wilderness School

Sweet summer greetings to all of you, The days are getting shorter and some of us are beginning to think of pre-winter projects like firewood and fall harvests. School begins in 2 weeks. But, there is ...Read More

Wedding Vendors Needed

WEDDING VENDORS NEEDED FOR CASTLEGAR’S FALL BRIDAL FAIR-KOOTENAY WEDDING CONNECTIONS Direct marketing will never be easier, as brides and grooms will be attracted from the West Kootenay to the biggest bridal fair ever. CASTLEGAR BC – KOOTENAY ...Read More

Families for Children

Barbara is registered with the Canadian Society of Homeopaths; board Certified by the Council of Homeopaths and a member of the first Graduating class at the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy.  With twelve years clinical experience in Classical ...Read More

Crystal Dome Retreat

The big Solar New Moon Eclipse has passed over India & China however its influence will last for at least the next 6 months. The full moon eclipse on Aug. 6th is a benefit as ...Read More

School Enrollment Initiative

NELSON WALDORF SCHOOL’S DISTINGUISHING PROGRAM OF LEARNING    Uniting Curriculum with Child Development Through the Grades The Waldorf curriculum is based upon an understanding of the developing child.  From birth through ages six or seven, children absorb the ...Read More

CIEL Open House

CIEL Hosts Open House Prior to 100 Mile Ideas Diet NELSON- The Centre for Innovative and Entrepreneurial Leadership is hosting a community-wide open house to celebrate the final 100 Mile Ideas Diet conversation café and engage ...Read More