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NEWS RELEASE APPLY NOW FOR ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTSJanuary 16, 2023 [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COLUMBIA BASIN] People and organizations in the Columbia Basin that would like to pursue arts and culture projects are invited to apply for grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA). The application period is now open, with deadlines on March 3 or 10, 2023, depending on the program. CKCA grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and overseen by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Basin. To learn more, visit www.wkartscouncil.com/ckca-funding. Before applying, applicants are encouraged to view the video on this site and register for a grant-writing workshop. Also note that applications for ALL programs are now submitted online. Stephanie Fischer, Chair, CKCA “Year after year, I have been impressed by the variety of projects for which applicants seek funding. I encourage artists to apply to CKCA to advance their careers and create new works. I encourage Columbia Basin non-profit organizations, small and large, to apply. They are the anchor and the driver for exhibiting artworks, showcasing live performers on stage, celebrating diversity and Indigenous culture and employing artists to engage people of all ages and abilities. Together they add to the livability, economy and health of communities in the Basin.” Justine Cohen, Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust “The Trust is pleased to partner with CKCA to support, grow and strengthen arts and culture in Basin communities. Increasing access to arts and culture experiences in the Basin adds to the vibrancy and well-being of the region.” MEDIA CONTACT Lily Andersen Grants Officer / Operations Manager admin@wkartscouncil.com  250-352-2421

Thank you to our funders:

In the past two weeks, Nelsonites have experienced the first taste of winter for 2022.
And for many, the cold weather comes with the desire for comfort foods.
One of their all-time favourite comfort foods is pasta served up with a fantastic homemade
sauce.
Once again this winter, the Nelson Italian-Canadian Society is back in the kitchen preparing for
its annual winter fundraiser featuring two types of traditional homemade spaghetti sauce –
Traditional Meat-Based Sauce and Vegetarian Sauce.
The homemade sauce will be made from an authentic Italian recipe that uses crushed
tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, garlic, olive oil, wine, salt, pepper, and fresh and dried herbs.
“Not only is the sauce delicious, but I feel really good supporting such a tasty fundraiser every
year”, says satisfied customer Lindsay Clague.
The spaghetti sauce will be sold in 1-litre plastic containers for $12.50 each. All proceeds go to
support charitable initiatives in Nelson.
No preservatives, no gluten, no dairy. Just really good comfort food to help warm your body
and soul on a cold winter day.
As the Holiday season approaches so is the appetite for seasonal baked goods.
A seasonal favourite for Italians is pizzelle cookies, the traditional waffle cookies made from
flour, eggs, sugar, and butter and flavoured with anise or chocolate.
Last year the NICS had a huge success selling pizzelle for its winter fundraiser and is
doing it again this year. They come wrapped in festive cellophane packaging and cost
$10.00 for a dozen.
Three options are available: 12 anise flavoured or 12 chocolate flavoured, or a package of
6 anise and 6 chocolate-flavoured cookies.
Pre-orders for both types of spaghetti sauce and pizzelle cookies are limited. The sale runs
from Nov 13 to Nov 26, 2022.
Don’t be disappointed… order your spaghetti sauce and pizzelle cookies soon before they
sell out!

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Access the NICS secure online store to place your order.
https://nelson-italian-canadian-society.square.site/
For those who do not have access to a computer but would still like to place a cash or
cheque order, please call Paul Boscariol at 250-505-6482.
The pick-up date is December 2nd from 2 – 6 pm and December 3
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from 9 – 11 am at the
Nelson District Rod & Gun Club. If you have any questions, you can call Paul Boscariol at
250-505-6482 or email nelsoncanadianitaliansociety@gmail.com.

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Lua Gerun

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Nelson friends, it’s that time of year again and I need your help!

I would like to make 150 Christmas food baskets this year for Nelson families in need.

Each basket costs $75, you can choose to donate a full basket, food items, or gift cards. Safeway will be helping me with the donation boxes at the tills, feel free to donate there as well.

Food items needed are:

Crackers, cookies, cheese, pickles, olives, oysters, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy mix, cans of vegetables, syrup, pancake mix and chocolates. Each basket also will need a 25$ gift card for a turkey and fresh fixings.

Let me know if you can help, please share my post as well!!

I’m starting early so I can reach my goal!!