The move towards creating a Kootenay region free of genetically-engineered (G.E.) plants and trees is now underway in communities throughout the region. Following on the heels of the successful G.E. Free Kootenays launch featuring Percy Schmeiser, the campaign is now set to present their next steps at a public meeting in Nelson on August 20.

Organized by a sub-group of the Kootenay Food Strategy Society, the G.E. Free Kootenays campaign used the event to encourage area residents to become involved and supportive of the creation of a region that remains free of genetically-engineered plants and trees.

The campaign is now extending an invite to Kootenay residents to become involved in the campaign itself.

The intent of the evening will be

Street festival with lots of local artisans and vendors, street performers and live music and dancing
Look for the Palm Tree
Treat yourself to an amazing 10 or 20 minute neck, back and shoulder massage.
with On-site Chair Massage Services-Market & Festival Specialists
'Supporting Community... One Person at a Time'
Community COnscious since 2006

A parent's journey is filled with both precious moments and difficult situations. Our sense of how we are doing is often determined by the way in which we respond to the flashpoints of parenting. These moments will either refine or consume us.

Come and hear internationally renowned educator Kim John Payne as he explores 'The Soul of Discipline'.

Friday August 22, 7 - 9pm at the Nelson Waldorf School. Presentation for adults. Suggested donation $5.

The Black Albinos are a fantastic local rock band with great original music and fabulous stage antics! They will be returning for the third (but hopefully not last!) time to entertain us with their late sixties style tunes. So come on down to enjoy fabulous desserts, decadent drinks, and amazing music in our relaxing family atmosphere! Come early because it WILL be full!

Celebrate local abundance and culture in the Slocan Valley! Food, music, fun, art, friends, flowers, crafts, community. And more. This heartwarming event is what we all make it.

Market/Bazaar opens at 10am, potluck gathers at 5pm, serves at 6pm. Bring yourself, your friends and family, whatever you have in abundance, and something scrumptious made from ingredients from around here. And a musical instrument if you play one.

Monica Carpendale and the Kutenai Art Therapy folks will be working and playing with anyone who want to join them to make beautiful objects all day long!

This popular community event is a wonderful reminder of how rich we are in the things that matter, and an affirmation of why we live here. Come and enjoy!

The Nelson Advocacy Centre is having another Big Free Day, Saturday August 23rd, at the Kootenay Christian Fellowship, 812 Stanley Street. We invite the public to peruse the many free items that are available between 10am and 3pm, including clothes, toys, sports equipment, food hampers and a free lunch. The event is looking for both volunteers and donations, and information can be found at The Advocacy Centre website: www.advocacycentre.org, or by phone: 250.352.5777. Ask for Chris

Interested community members are invited to join the Nelson Peace Coalition to help plan local participation in a national October Day of Action against the War in Afghanistan. The date for the action is Saturday, October 18th. Come work for peace and against Canada's increasing militarism!

OK Girrafe is a touring band from Montreal and are well known in certain local circles. Come on down for fabulous desserts, delightful drinks, and great music in our relaxing family atmosphere!

TNT Young Company presents Departures and Arrivals by Carol Shields. Directed by Stephen Fowler.
Tickets are $12 at the door.

A fun event for the whole family in the beautiful Creston Valley.
For information see the website: http://www.crestonvalleyfest.com/