Medical Marihuana meeting - sponsored by Nelson Medical Marihuana Outreach (NMMO)

Learn how to apply for Medical Marihuana* through Health Canada.

(*Health Canada's word for Cannabis)

KOOTENAY DANCEBEAT EVENT
7:30pm March 13, Junction Church, South Slocan (15 minutes from Castlegar and Nelson)
The regularly scheduled (2nd Saturday of the month) dance features Swing, Latin, Smooth & Country taped music, refreshments, and a good time!
Singles are welcome.
$8 non-members, $5 members, Memberships available at the door.
www.dancingbeat.org

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge

For a full program description go to:
http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

Ages 7-13
Kutenai Art Therapy Institute
Description: Make a unique puppet from recycled materials! Be it a person, an animal, or a forest spirit with the character of a trickster, a wild one, or a playful friend, it’s all up to your imagination. Please bring a lunch $45 Contact Judith 354.9014 or judith_robertson@hotmail.com

Ages 6-12: Spend St Patrick’s Day outside hunting for shamrocks, and painting leprechauns. We will explore, create, and use our imagination and sense of adventure. Please bring a lunch. $55 Contact Judith 354.9014 or judith_robertson@hotmail.com

9:30-coffee; 10 to 12- discussions of National Resolutions and Club Activities; 12-lunch

(9am-The Resolutions Committee meets.)

Nelson District University Women are members of The BC Council, CFUW (Canadian) and IFUW (International) as an advocacy group. They also provide local scholarships to LVR and Selkirk College female students.

$65 10-3:00 Meet at Kokanee Creek Park
Description: The arrival of Spring brings with it a sense of renewal. Honor yourself and the changing of seasons by connecting with nature, and being creative. Inspired by the natural world, tap into your creative process to reflect and rejuvenate your soul. No art experience necessary.
Contact Judith 354.9014 or judith_robertson@hotmail.com

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge

For a full program description go to:
http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

Admission 5$ - Tea and cookies included

The presentation will focus on home application of LEED credits to do with materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. Learn how you can improve your air quality in new or existing buildings, support local material producers and reduce your impact on the environment by using recycled materials and resources. We'll also be introducing the next public presentation series focused on the Living Building Challenge, a fascinating paradigm shift in the world of Green Building.

HARMONIC RESONANCE WITH COSMIC FORCES

Working With Energy and Vibration to Maximize Overall Well Being In ‘The Age of Transcendence’

Healing and attunement through morphogenic field resonance

Working with the coming astrological ‘Cardinal T-Square’ this Spring/Summer

With your host: Astro-Cosmologer “Yellow Star” from local 10 year running radio program “Universal Traveller”


Sliding Scale: $5-$15

www.nelsonmysteryschool.com

Simple, Delicious and Greek!

Join us for a fun evening as we explore the fresh and beautiful cuisine of Greece. We will create tasty dishes for you to try and send you home with great recipes that are sure to become favourites. We will discuss
ingredients, spices and techniques to help you make great natural and wholesome Greek dishes at home.

Register at the Kootenay Co-op’s Customer Service Desk or by phone at 250-354-4077.
See the brochure on our website for all the details www.kootenay.coop or pick up your copy in-store.

Spectrum Solutions in Partnership with the Early Years and West-Kootenay Boundary Supported Child Development Presents: Inclusion & Transitions with Dr. Sharon Irwin

This is a session for parents, child care providers, early childhood educators, primary grade teachers, special education teachers, teacher assistants and elementary school administrators.

Session includes:

Social Play in Inclusive Child Care Settings

Inclusive Circle Time Strategies

Preschool Transitions- Preparing for Change Together

For further details and registration please go to www.kootenaycysn.wikispaces.com

Join us on Monday nights for our weekly Open House, a casual introduction to meditation practice, Shambhala Buddhist teachings and our community.

• 7:00 PM: Meditation instruction and practice
• 8:00 PM: Talk and discussion
• 9:00 PM: Tea

All welcome • Free of charge

For a full program description go to:
http://nelson.shambhala.org/open_house.php

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre
3rd Floor - 444 Baker Street, PO Box 136, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
250-352-5560 • info@nelsonbuddha.com • www.nelsonbuddha.com

This will be an great opportunity for photographers to meet other industry contacts, enjoy slideshows, skiing and after parties for 3 straight days
(plus the 50% off accommodations and passes can't be beat)

The Gathering is a three-day ski-festival culminating in a big night out of photos, short films and live music in the infamous Miners Hall heritage building (circa 1890). The already classic TGR film ‘Swift, Silent Deep’ will make its Kootenay premiere earlier in the day. The event runs from April 2nd – 4th.

Visit the Gathering website at www.thegatheringatred.com or click through at www.redresort.com for presenter bios, full schedules, accommodation event specials and to book

The Dances of Universal Peace are a moving meditation practice involving simple dance movements and music shared in a circle. A dance leader, supported by musicians, teaches participants a chant and movements. Soon, the circle is singing and moving together, deepening into the meditation. The dances offer a joyous and multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within, share heartfelt connection with others and experience deep inner peace.

No experience or partner is required – the dances are easy to learn and are taught to the whole group each time. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. By donation.

Learn this magic and amazing dance that everybody loves!!!!

Beginners I (Introduction to Belly Dance)

Mondays and Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm, starts April 5 til May 26, or
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 pm, starts April 6 til May 27.

Beginners II (Perfection of your techniques)

If you have learned some Bellydance before, you are going to improve a lot taking this class, learning the basic steps and combinations of Maksoum's rhythm

Jen has taken classes and performed with many amazing bellydancers like Ansuya, Jillina and Bokenka (shakiras´s teacher)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00 - 9:00 pm, starts April 6 til May 27.

8 weeks / 2 classes a week
Cost: $ 240

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10150107760265492&ref=mf

Need a resume? Unsure where to start? This free one day workshop will guide you through how to best highlight your skills, abilities and accomplishments to potential employers. Please register early to guarantee your place. Info@kcds.ca or 250-352-6200

What's happening in the world of work? How do these changes affect where and how you look for work? What is happening in Nelson? Where ARE the jobs? In this fun, interactive workshop we will explore what's happening and strategies to find work that works for you! Please register to save your space, info@kcds.ca or 250-352-6200

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Nelson Chess Club is holding a one day tournament on April 10th beginning at 9am. There will be 5 or 6 rounds of games depending on number of entries.

Cash prizes plus medals for first, second and third places.

$15 entry fee also please bring your own chess set and clock if possible as club supplies are limited.

Come and pit your skill with others in a very relaxed tournament.

The Nelson & Area Kaoma Alliance (NAKA) would like to invite you to the 3rd annual “WHAT IN THE WORLD IS NELSON DOING” , An Afternoon to Inspire Action, at The Eagles Hall, 641 Baker Street in Nelson, on Saturday April 10th, 2010 from 2-7pm. We would be pleased to have anyone working on international development projects to participate by hosting an information booth at the event! As well, each organization is invited to present and speak about the work they are doing. We will have a concession and the event is free to the public and anyone wishing to host a booth. To book your space at the event please contact kimmy.klassen@gmail.com 250-357-2585.

Asian Fusion #2-
Chinese, Nepalese, Mongolian and Japanese

This is the second class in our two part Asian series. Join us as we visit and discover the amazing, simple and tasty offerings of the North Asian cuisine. We
will create many whole foods version of some of the most delicious and beautiful dishes from these regions. Let us take some of the mystery out of Asian cooking and help you to create wonderful, flavourful meals that are sure to become family favourites!

Register at the Kootenay Co-op’s Customer Service Desk or by phone at 250-354-4077.
See the brochure on our website for all the details www.kootenay.coop or pick up your copy in-store.

Can’t live with it, can’t live without it! Whether you are buying a home, a car or a toaster, most of us buy things on credit, and some of us struggle with the debt that results. Learn how to manage debt and credit so they work for you. Learn what to do when your life circumstances change and your debts become a problem.

This free workshop combines practical tips with legal information about issues such as: credit ratings, debt collection, bankruptcy, foreclosure, student loans and consumer scams. Sponsored by Castlegar Community Services and funded by The Law Foundation of BC, Nelson & District Credit Union, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the Columbia Basin Trust.

Sell a bike, buy at bike at Nelson Cycling Club's annual Bike Swap. Mark this on your calendar - more details coming soon!

Enter a team, enter as an individual, raise funds to support those in the West Kootenays whose lives have been affected by multiple sclerosis and come to Lakeside Park on Sunday, April 25th for a fun, event-filled day for the whole family! Register online at www.mswalks.ca.

5 day Introduction to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, taught by Cherionna Menzam, PhD., RCST. This work is a gentle, profound bodywork which enhances physical health, mental clarity and emotional well being. You will learn to settle into deep stillness and rest, establish a safe non-invasive presence and to work with the body's innate intelligence. This Introduction will also help you decide if the full 10 module training beginning in Nov. 2010 is right for you.

The Dances of Universal Peace are a moving meditation practice involving simple dance movements and music shared in a circle. A dance leader, supported by musicians, teaches participants a chant and movements. Soon, the circle is singing and moving together, deepening into the meditation. The dances offer a joyous and multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within, share heartfelt connection with others and experience deep inner peace.

No experience or partner is required – the dances are easy to learn and are taught to the whole group each time. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. By donation.

Fresh, Fast and Fabulous Summer Salads

Spring is here! It is time once again for our third fabulous salads class. Rejoice, cleanse and renew with wholesome and fresh salads. This class will teach you how to make fresh salads with rice and grains as well as beans and raw vegetable salads. Beautiful, colourful and fresh salads that you can build any meal around. We will also give you some great recipes for dressings that you can use on anything!!!

Register at the Kootenay Co-op’s Customer Service Desk or by phone at 250-354-4077.
See the brochure on our website for all the details www.kootenay.coop or pick up your copy in-store.

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

~MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE~
Call it a block party if you will...

500 Block of Seventh Street in Nelson.
Something for EVERYONE!
Saturday July 4 starting at 8am ~ noon
*Kids clothes and toys
*Household items
*Furniture
and lots more!!

Can’t live with it, can’t live without it! Whether you are buying a home, a car or a toaster, most of us buy things on credit, and some of us struggle with the debt that results. Learn how to manage debt and credit so they work for you. Learn what to do when your life circumstances change and your debts become a problem.

This free workshop combines practical tips with legal information about issues such as: credit ratings, debt collection, bankruptcy, foreclosure, student loans and consumer scams. Sponsored by Castlegar Community Services and funded by The Law Foundation of BC, Nelson & District Credit Union, Kootenay Savings Credit Union and the Columbia Basin Trust.

The Dances of Universal Peace are a moving meditation practice involving simple dance movements and music shared in a circle. A dance leader, supported by musicians, teaches participants a chant and movements. Soon, the circle is singing and moving together, deepening into the meditation. The dances offer a joyous and multi-cultural way to touch the spiritual essence within, share heartfelt connection with others and experience deep inner peace.

No experience or partner is required – the dances are easy to learn and are taught to the whole group each time. Bring non-marking indoor shoes and a water bottle. By donation.

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Our Community Celebration: Christina Lake Homecoming 2010

"Creating traditions to celebrate and unify our community, past and present"

Mark your calendar for June the 19th, Christina Lake is having a Community Celebration! Homecoming 2010, tell everybody you know! Many local groups are banding together and we would we like to invite everyone who loves Christina Lake to join us. If you live at Christina Lake invite your family and friends who were raised here and who have moved away to travel "home" and reconnect. If you know a family or a group that visits in the summer from out of town, pick up the phone and give them a call!

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Dress it up with Lia Sophia debuting recently in the Kootenays. Tuesday December 1st 7pm at the Church at the Junction, South Slocan. Jewellery celebrities are wearing it at working girl prices. JEWELLERY - men, ease into Christmas. High fashion for budget prices equals fun for everyone.

December special - buy two items at regular price and get 4 more at 1/2 price!

Check out Hostess Bonus pricing - host your own show and get an additional 4 pieces for $16.50 each.

www.liasophia.ca

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.

Early christmas dinner - social hr 4-5PM Dinner 5-6PM, Note - Dinner serving stops at 5:30 PM. Free bus passes available. Free to those in need. No ID required but PLEASE sign in. Families welcome. Please help us by taking your trays and dishes off tables after you finish. THANKS SO MUCH. SEE YOU THERE!!

Mingle-inc is a monthly cocktail lounge evening for business networking. The event is open to business owners, business start-up, artists and anyone who wants to meet with the business community. Drop in participants are encouraged to talk to someone new every 20 minutes. This is a no sweat event, everyone is there to have fun, make contacts & be inspired.

Mingle-inc is held every 2nd Thursday of the month at Louie’s lounge in Nelson from 5pm to 7pm. There will be music, a relaxing atmosphere and you can order any of the trendy cocktails or dishes from the menu. Come after work for a drink and bring a lot of business cards! Admission $5.