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Spring Artisans Market from a local distillery. This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May They are producing bottles of Vodka, Gin 20 and 21, the ‘Enjoy the Little Things’ and Tekila-eh (Canadian-produced Spring Artisan Market is happening from ‘tequila’) plus their own Sweet Orange and 10 am to 4 pm at the Invermere Commu- Hibiscus Bitters. It is all very tasty. nity Hall both days. They are celebrating their Grand Opening It will be an amazing shopping experience this weekend, beginning Thursday, May with very talented vendors from near and 18, from 4 to 8 pm. They will be open Fri- far. Check out the handmade crafts, deli- day and Saturday from noon to 10 pm and cious food, baked goods, awesome arti- Sunday noon to 8 pm. sans and more. Enjoy a fun, friendly envi- Enjoy drink specials, prizes and an amaz- ronment to find lots of unique treasures. ing, fun atmosphere. While there, try out the delicious cuisine by Magic Mike’s Men catering Chef Steve Root. He will tantalize This Sunday, May 21, all ladies are invited your taste buds. The market is a fundraiser to check out ‘Playboyz Fifty Shades for the Windermere Child Care Society and Darker’ tour happening at Shakman’s Bar is hosted by Shannon Root. Call her at 250 & Lounge. Male dancers can be quite en- -270-1402 for more information. tertaining for the girls so I am sure this will Typist be a very enjoyable evening. They offer a I just got a new job helping a one-handed fast-paced, energetic show with satisfac- typist do capitals. It is a lot of shift work. tion guaranteed. Get more information on their website at Taynton Bay Grand Opening ENJOY YOUR www.magicmikeplayboyz.eventbrite.ca. You have to check out the new Taynton Purchase tickets there or you can get them Bay Spirits Lounge below The Station at the door for a bit more cost. Enjoy a LONG WEEKEND! Neighbourhood Pub in Invermere. It is a meet and greet at 9 pm with the show at very beautiful spot to enjoy a tasty cocktail 9:45 pm. Please play safe.
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Spaghetti Dinner GRAND The Edgewater Branch #199 of the Royal Canadian Legion is holding a spaghetti OPENING dinner this Sunday, May 21 with cocktails at 5 pm and dinner beginning at 6 pm.
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Robservations Okay so now it is the May Long Weekend. EDGEWATER People all over Canada have been plan- BRANCH #199 ning camping trips and other getaways all OF spring. And many from Western Canada are planning on being in the Columbia Valley this weekend. What are your plans for the weekend? Many locals make a break for the back SPAGHETTI TAYNTON BAY SPIRITS country this weekend, hoping to get away from the business. Others plan on a trip to DINNER THURSDAY TO SUNDAY the city or are off to visit relatives. And then there are those whose incomes Sunday, May 21, 2017 GRAND OPENING are based on the tourism industry. This is a huge weekend for them and they will be COCKTAILS – 5:00 pm DINNER – 6:00 pm working hard. I hope that everyone has a fantastic weekend, whether working or Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, recreating. Salad, Dessert
This weekend is a great chance for our Tickets - $12 valley to shine. Please treat everyone with Ages 7 to 12 - $10 respect and tolerance. Everyone is on a Under 6 - Free separate journey and for our visitors, the PLAY BOYZ Columbia Valley is one of the best parts of All profits go towards maintenance of Fifty Shades of Darker their life journey and they only get a brief the Cenotaph and the Legion building.
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GARAGE/YARD SALE Passages ANNUAL ROTARY GARAGE SALE Fairmont and District Lions Club And God said to John, “Come forth and you will be granted eternal life.” 2 Days! 2 Locations! Saturday, May 20, 9 am-4 pm But instead John came fifth and won a Friday, May 19, Noon-5 pm Fairmont Community Lions Den participation ribbon. Open for Business Deck Storage, Unit 56, Athalmer 5003 Hot Springs Road The Spilli Station Café in Spillimacheen is Saturday, May 20, 8 am-12:30 pm Many lovely items for sale. now up and running and open for busi- Invermere Courthouse ness. They had a fantastic, busy, initial If you would like to donate items weekend and now they are in full opera- Brought to you by the call 250-341-7150 tion. The hours are Wednesday to Sunday, Rotary Club of Invermere 10 am to 7 pm. Enjoy light breakfasts, daily lunch specials and delicious dinners including Tex Mex, Texas BBQ and vegetarian options. Stop in soon. Happy Birthday to Us The Hoodoo Lounge & Grill is celebrating their 12th year of operation this weekend. RUSTIC BIRDHOUSES They opened up on the May long weekend Tex Lortscher - Owner of 2006. Stop for great food and beverages all weekend. A-4884 Athalmer Rd, Invermere, B.C. (Bavin Glass building) Enjoy live music from ’The Ramblers’ on Saturday, May 20.It will be a wonderful 250-341-5316 or 778-526-4812 evening. Email [email protected]
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Watson’s SPRING Waddle Residential DEEP Commercial I want to thank all CLEANING Affordable you folks for SPECIAL! reading my arti- cles. Rob is even getting emails written directly to me. Many of you Canal Flats to Brisco and Panorama come straight to this column when [email protected] you pick up The 250-879-0121 250-945-4494 Valley Peak. That CLASSIC CAR SHOW makes me feel 10 am-4 pm great. Poor Rob is a bit hurt that Robservations are no Baillie Grohman Ave & Arbuckle St longer your priority. I love it. CRESTEEL Canal Flats I like to cover many topics about pets (not Registration Fee $20 just handsome Bassett Hounds). If there is RV SERVICE Contact Sjac Pronk 250-919-2104 an issue that you would like to see in here, please send me a note to Rob’s email (it’s Appliances and Accessories CANAL FLATS DAYS at the top of the page). I am not a veterinarian but I do have some Parts and Repairs Saturday, June 3 pretty good thoughts on pet care. But I like Mobile Service Available Pancake Breakfast 8-10 am to mostly write about the fun stuff that we PARADE 11 am try to do. And about all the love that I give 250-342-6312 Baseball & Bean Bag Tournament to Rob and what he gives back to me. Horse Shoes Beer Garden There is lots. Live Music with We went for a bit of a walk down near Marty & Eli Beingessner Toby Creek today. What a beautiful spot. Kids games Concession Stand Thanks to me, Rob gets to see a lot of beautiful spots that he might not normally Raffles Express train come across. Life is good. Gagne’s Loggers Show 1 & 3 pm What Year Was It?
Sat. Evening in the Park 6 pm The first ‘Big Mac’ sold for 49 cents, Mat-
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May Golf Special Copper Point Golf Club is offering up a great deal on golf for the month of May. It is in support of the Columbia Valley Food TAYNTON BAY DISTILLERY Bank. Monday to Thursday, after 2 pm, bring a Grand Opening Specials all weekend non-perishable food item or a $5 cash do- (Thursday to Sunday) nation for the Food Bank and you can golf The Point for $50 or The Ridge for $40, Located downstairs at the PLAYBOYZ including power cart and driving range and Station Neighbourhood Pub SHAKMANS a food voucher. That is an incredible deal and the courses Drink Specials upstairs all weekend! SUNDAY, MAY 21 are in fantastic shape right now. Plus it is a great community initiative as our Food Bank gets busier and busier. Book your tee time at 250-341-3392. Kinsmen Club Weight Class of Windermere Valley WE SELL, CONSIGN & BUY What is the difference between a hippo Antiques ☺ Rarities and a Zippo. One is really big and heavy Annual Boutique ☺ Vintage while the other is a little lighter. GARAGE SALE Home Décor ☺ Upcycled Junk Roofing Season Saturday, May 27, 8 am-1 pm The time is upon us that the weather is Jonny & Teresa 778-526-5117 BC Hydro Parking lot at the crossroads great for roofing projects. It is nice to have 4730 Government St. Windermere Contact Trevor regarding table rentals some sunshine while your roof is being 250-342-4702 repaired. Sheblime Roofing is a local company that does a great job on any roof. They can Lambert-Kipp repair or replace your old roof or they put a GARAGE & CRAFT SALE roof on that new structure that you are Pharmacy building. Sheblime specializes in Asphalt Saturday, June 3 J. Douglas Kipp, B.Sc. (Pharm) shingles. Give Aaron a call at 250-341- 9:30 am-3 pm Laura Kipp, Pharm D. Irena Shepard, B.Sc. (Pharm) 8009 for a free estimate. Columbia Ridge Community Hall
(9 km south of Fairmont) Special Beverages Looking for Aspartame-FREE products? ANTIQUES, hardware & tools, freezer, golf With the grand opening of Taynton Bay clubs, books, music, toys, household items, collect- We have PUR Gum and Mints Distilleries in the basement of The Station ables, furniture, final clear out of a sewing/ They are Aspartame-Free Neighbourhood Pub this weekend, The quilting/craft room – books, notions, patterns, Station will be offering up the same great etc.; china, dishes, pots & pans, gardening tools, and come in many tasty flavours! drink specials that you will find in the spirits bikes, lamps, Shed in a Box & more.
Phone 250-342-6612 or fax 250-342-6574 lounge. Stop in and enjoy. Watch for signs on the highway.
MAY LONG WEEKEND PASTORS: Lead: Trevor Hagan Associate: Matt Moore
Sunday, May 21, 10:30 am
Guest Speaker 1. Sunday Mr. Mike Schuster with ‘Compassion International’
“K.I.D.S.” Church available during the Morning Service (age 3 to grade 7)
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Affordable Lawn Maintenance SPILLI STATION CAFÉ Life is busy and for me at this time of year, OPEN 5 pm mowing the lawn becomes quite cumber- 7 Days/week OPEN FOR BUSINESS! some. I just don’t have the time and rarely 250-347-9548 do I have the energy. Light Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dodd & Son can help you out. They are May Special Tex Mex, Texas BBQ, Vegetarian Options accepting new clients for residential lawn care. They are quick, efficient and afford- Stop in any Wednesday in May Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 am-7 pm able. They do a great job. Give them a call (and April 26) with this ad and receive at 250-341-7672. Located in Spillimacheen (North of Radium) 20% off all Hungarian Entrees! Inside ICAN Turn up behind the Radium Woodcarver “Come for the Food, Stay for the View!” Gus, reporting for the ICAN Rescue and and follow to the top to find us. Adoption Facility. You may have seen my handsome face on the ICAN Facebook page the past few weeks. I’ve been kicking it around the Black Forest neighborhood looking for my forever home with no such luck. Thankfully for me, some fine humans got me some help and here I am at ICAN! I’m VISIT OUR BOOTH one loveable guy, just looking for my own At the WEDDING BLENDER humans to love. If you think this is you, Eagle Ranch, March 26 come schedule a meeting and I’ll show you my charm first hand. Call ICAN at 250-341 250-347-9238 Summer Camp for children 5 and up. Field trips, bouncy castle, -7888 visit our website www.icanbc.com to www.tentandpartyrentals.ca games, animals, crafting, drama, bikes, etc. learn more. [email protected] BOOK NOW FOR WEDDING SEASON! Shoelaces I recently bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I am not sure what they are laced with, but I have been tripping all day. The Thrifty Reporter Hello folks. Thrifty Reporter here writing from Ontario while on a family visiting trip. When I am out traveling, I check out the Thrift Stores in the area and have not found one as good as the Invermere Thrift TEEN BURGERS Store for selection and quality of items. The Invermere Thrift Store is known for the Only $3.50 high standard of quality of their products. Open Daily 6 am - 8 pm People know when they come to visit this store that there is a good chance of finding something for a very good price. Yay to Invermere Thrift Store! Carpet Cleaners If you are looking to have your carpets shampooed by an expert, give Ptarmigan Rug Cleaners & Restoration a call at 250- 342-9692. They do an amazing job on your carpets and they can clean up your tile and grout areas. They are quick and efficient plus afford- able. I will be bringing them in to clean my carpets as I am moving and they did a fantastic job for me last time.
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Help Them Rebuild Proudly The Snively family (Vern & Candace) lost Printing their home to a fire last month. They lost The Valley everything. A committee of volunteers has Peak organized a fundraising event for Sunday, May 28 at the Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium form 4 pm to 8 pm. CUSTOM Enjoy live music from Smarty Pants and TEE’S friends plus silent and live auctions em- SPRING ARTISAN MARKET ceed by Bill Cropper. There are a lot of SAT & SUN, 10 AM-4 PM incredible items in the auctions. 100% of www.peacockembroidery.ca all proceeds from the event go directly to email: [email protected] INVERMERE HALL the Snivelys plus the Horsethief Creek Pub is donating 30% of all food sales on that Aaron Sherban day to the cause (so show up hungry). YOUR HOT TUB Everyone should attend as it will be a great party to support a nice family that is in dire SUPERSTORE Sheblime Roofing need. Canadian Sports Trivia Answer IT’S HOT TUB & SWIM SPA SEASON Asphalt Shingles Montreal Canadien Joe Malone scored 44 Pop in to see our New Floor Models of Repairs-Replacement-New goals in 20 games during the 1917-18 sea- H2O, Jacuzzi, Rotospa and Hydropool Insured and WCB son. That is an average of 2.2 goals per Free Estimates game, the highest average in history. One Stop Shopping for [email protected] Shopping Centers Tubs, Toys, Chemicals 250-341-8009 Once you've seen one shopping center, [email protected] 250-342-7100 you've seen a mall. Rotary Garage Sale A reminder that the Invermere Rotary Club CRESTEEL HVAC is holding their annual 2-day garage sale NOW ONLINE! this long weekend. This is a huge sale with (’81) LIMITED lots of wonderful treasures from many dif- Even MORE VALUE for your ferent sources to be found. advertising dollar. On Friday, May 19, it will be at Unit 56, Furnace and Heat Pump Deck Properties in Athalmer from noon Effective Advertising Installation until 5 pm. They then move to out front of the Inver- WITHIN YOUR BUDGET Service and Repair mere Courthouse for 8 am to 12:30 pm on www.valleypeak.ca
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May Long Get Down OPEN Monday to Shakman’s Bar & Lounge presents the Saturday ‘May Long Get Down’ with Defunk Funky 8:30 am to Style this Saturday, May 20, beginning at 9 pm. 5:30 pm Loki DJ Services is going to rock Inver- ► CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS mere with a custom stage design, out- BOAT & RV DETAILING SPECIALISTS ► WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT standing visuals and amazing rocking ► TIRE SERVICES tunes from Growlik, Painted Foxes and DEAN HUBMAN ►Brakes, mufflers, suspensions, air conditioning, Das Booty. It will be a great show. Cover 1346 Industrial Rd #3, Bay #3, Invermere, BC propane conversion, fuel injection and more! charge is $10 before 10 pm. 250-342-9424 or [email protected] Riddliculous Answer (From page 2) Yes, it clearly states that Susie is older than William and Betsy is older than Susie so Betsy is older than William. Buying or Selling Property? WATCH FOR If you are considering buying or selling property in the valley, give the guys at SUMMER SPECIALS Century 21, Rockies Realty a call. Ken Becker, Scott Sauermann, Joe Evanoff and Dave McGrath offer a wealth of knowl- edge about the Columbia Valley and its communities. They can help you find a buyer and they 926 7th Ave, Invermere (Frater Landing) can find the perfect property for you to 250-342-4406 or 1-800-433-3606 purchase. This is a good group of guys. Call Rockies Realty at 778-527-2121. Mountain Ranges My friend thinks it is quite funny that we have lots of nice mountain ranges. 250-342-9933 I keep telling him that they are all just hill Drive Thru until 9 pm areas. Canada Day Supplies Try the New Pulled Pork It is the 150th birthday for Canada and it should be an exciting weekend of July 1. If Sandwich and Poutine you want to stock up on Canada Day gear, Guardian’s mix blizzards with stop in at the Valley Dollarshop in Inver- Chocolate chunks, caramel, brookies. mere, across from the Post Office. They are all stocked up on Canada Day Strawberry watermelon Smoothies! items such as flags, hats, stickers, tattoos and more. They have a selection of Can- ada 150 flags also. Come together with the commu- Red Cross Emergency 1st Aid May 27 Plus you can find everything you need for nity to support this family. st OneNote June 1 a fun summer. Stop into the store anytime Red Cross Babysitter June 2-3 and check it out. This will be a great event. Outlook Tips & Tricks June 6 Live Comedy Living Foods Workshop June 9-10 Reiki Level 2 Certification June 9-11 I was fortunate enough to attend the live Red Cross Child First Aid June 10 YukYuks on Tour event at the Horsethief Kombucha Tea June 21 Creek Pub last weekend. It was definitely Easy Care Gardening June 24 hilarious. Both comedians did a great job and the sold-out pub was cracking up. Watch for these comedy events every month in Radium at ‘The Horse’.
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Cruise-In The Flats Canal Flats days are coming up on Satur- day, June 3. It will be an awesome day in the Flats with a bunch of great features and activities. Downstairs New this year is a Classic Car Show from 417-10th Avenue 10 am to 4 pm (call 250-919-2104 to regis- 250-342-1242 ter-$20). Check the ad on page 4 for a more exten- sive listing of the events including a pan- Ideal Protein SPAGHETTI DINNER cake breakfast, a parade (11 am) and a Supervised weight loss program for optimum health. Limited time offer for free consultation ($150 value) fireworks display. Call 250-349-5447 for EDGEWATER LEGION Call for an appointment 250-342-1242 more information. SUNDAY, 5 PM It Was That Year (From page 4) In 1968, Martin Luther King Open Jr and Robert Kennedy were assassi- Sun noon-4 nated, ‘The Planet of the Apes’ was re- Mon noon-5 Tue-Sat. leased, the U.S. minimum wage was 10 am-5 pm $1.60/hr and Pope Paul VI banned Catho- lics from using the contraceptive pill. Canada Day 150 Supplies Fairmont Lions Garage Sale Canadian Flags, Banners, Tattoos, This will be a fantastic garage/yard sale at Stickers, Souvenirs, Beach Toys, the Lions Community Den in Fairmont. The Lions Club has been gathering items from Party Supplies including Helium several sources to put together a huge Balloons and more. sale of slightly used treasures. Across from the Invermere Post office The sale is this Saturday, May 20, from 9 am to 4 pm. The Lions Den is located next Open Monday-Friday, to Tony’s Greek Grill at 5003 Hot Springs 7 am - 4 pm. Road in Fairmont. Saturday 8 am - 4 pm. Who Cares? Sunday 9 am - 4 pm. So what if I do not know the definition of Armageddon. It’s not the end of the world. New Certified Therapist DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS A great venue for events of all sizes. Pleiades Spa and Wellness Centre at Ra- Grilled Reuben/Soup-Mondays Up to 600 people on the floor. Baby Back Ribs/Baked Beans/Soup-Tues dium Hot Springs is pleased to introduce Prime Rib/Yorkies-Thursday Kate Godlien to the team. Kate is a BC Up to 120 people in the lounge. Wed/Fri.- Changes each week RMT certified massage therapist and will 250-342-3315 be offering her services at the spa. [email protected] The rates are great including a Columbia Valley introductory rate of $89 on your first visit for a 60-minute massage. The spa also has great midweek deals on RENT THIS SPACE all their treatments. Call 250-347-2288 for For as little as $24/ad. more information. The Valley Peak is the best way to reach Computer Cleaning both locals and visitors. With summer coming up quickly, it is a Even YOU take the time to read it! good idea to get your computer tuned up Affordable & Effective! and ready to roll. ‘Triple S’ Computers can help you out. They know how to fix up a It’s a great decision, really. computer. [email protected] Kevin is qualified to repair all types of com- 250-341-7243 puters, even Apples, haha. Give them a www.valleypeak.ca THINKING ABOUT BUYING call at 250-342-9800. OR SELLING A PROPERTY?
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Planning on renovating this summer? the BBQ dinner (kids’ dinner $5). All funds Wanting to build a deck or shed? raised go to the Westside Legacy Trail. Then you may require a Building Permit from the Tickets are available at Coys Par 3, 250- District of Invermere Building Department. 345-6504. Skin Care Kidz Camp Building Permits are required for, but not limited Give tired, aging skin to the following: A new building, a building Don’t forget to get your children registered a youthful glow! addition, structural changes, change of occupancy, in the Lake Windermere Alliance Church decks over 10m2, plumbing system installation/ Kidz Camp happening this summer. I can 80% of good skin involves correct cleansing, toning and moisturizing. alterations, demolishing or relocating a building, guarantee you that your kid will have a placement of a pre-manufactured building, retain- fantastic week. 100% organic. 2 Week Trial kits $24-$30. ing walls over 1.5 m in height, construction of a The camp runs July 10 to July 14, from 9 chimney, and woodstove or insert placement. am to noon daily. There will be lots of fun Contact: Dorothy Isted 250-342-3826 www.healthfair.biz Building permit applications can be found at the activities for all age groups, snacks, take- Municipal office located at 914 – 8th Avenue, or home activities and more. visit the web site at www.invermere.net. Register at LakeWindermereAlliance.org. Tummy Rumblings Failure to obtain a Building Permit before Tomorrow morning I am off to Cranbrook starting construction may result in delays; double the permit fees or a fine. hospital for a colonoscopy. Once we hu- mans hit 50 years old it is recommended If you are unsure whether you need a that we get checked out on occasion. With Building Permit, please contact my Mom having had colon cancer, my the Building Department family is apparently at higher risk. at 250-342-9281 x 1226 or at So I have to starve myself today. Clear [email protected] fluids, a bit of jello and/or some consommé and we will be happy to assist you. Email for soup. It’s only 9:30 in the morning and my sale info Julie St.Amand 250-688-5564 Call us before you Build! tummy is growling. It is going to be a long day. Sadly, I am actually looking forward to [email protected] some jello.
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Family Friendly Golf tre. There will be a ton of great stuff. Creekside Par 3 Golf Course in Fairmont Wordsmith has put the big holes in again this year. My buddy came up to me yesterday and The cups are 8 inches rather than the typi- said, “What rhymes with orange.” I said, cal 4 inches in diameter. This means that “No it doesn’t.” someone like myself might actually sink an Dutch Creek Cleaners occasional putt. These girls do a great job, residential or The course itself is in beautiful shape with commercial, deep clean or regularly sched- very plush grass, nice tee boxes and uled cleanings. They cover from Edge- smooth greens. water to Canal Flats and Panorama. Give It is very affordable at only $14 for adults, them a call at 250-945-4494. $12 for seniors and $10 for juniors. Book a Dandelions time or get more information at 250-345- 6214. It is definitely a booming, blooming year for Summer Hours dandelions around town and especially in my neighbourhood. The bees will benefit. With the coming of the May long weekend, Kinsmen Garage Sale many businesses are ramping up their hours for the summer. Nearly everyone is The Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley open more days or longer hours each day. are holding their annual garage sale next Canadian Tire, Rocky River Grill, Pizzeria Saturday, May 27, 8 am to 1 pm at the 250- Mercato, Valley Dollarshop and more, just RDEK/B.C. Hydro parking lot near the to name a few. crossroads. This also opens up many job opportunities For table rental enquiries, contact Trevor at for the summer in the valley. If you are 250-342-4702. currently looking for work then this is a BURGER & GOLF-ONLY $22.95 good time to be in the valley. Have a great Daily All Season Long summer. Please call ahead Etiquette Rentals, Pull Carts & Power Carts Available-Group Functions I am wondering if it is still considered inter- rupting if I actually wasn’t listening to you in Names We’ve Heard Hwy 93/95 250-345-2166 the first place. 18 Perry Como, Pope John Paul II Moving Month 19 Pete Townshend, Grace Jones GROUPS Moving is not my favourite thing to do. I 20 Cher, Joe Cocker OPEN & TEAMS have been in my current place for a few 21 Judge Reinhold, Plato AT 5 pm WELCOME years but the landlords are coming home 22 Lawrence Olivier, Naomi Campbell and want their place back. It is too bad as I 23 Jewel, Drew Carey, Joan Collins HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US love it here and am quite comfortable 24 Bob Dylan, Priscilla Presley (meaning I have a lot of stuff here). May Long Weekend 12 Years!
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19 Alexander Sinclair, Jeremy Price of both places for this month, but it is still a crazy amount of work to do amongst actu- 20 Jessica Hill, Andrew Sinclair, ally getting my work done. Nicole Dalke, Sue Powell It is a great chance to purge a lot of stuff. 21 Tom Woods, Crisanna Bins of collectables that have not been 22 Gordie Morneau, Haley Forman, opened for years. If you see my number on Jimmy Fraser your call display, I wouldn’t answer-I’m 23 Trich & Thor Gaul anniversary probably looking for help. 24 Bucky Dalke, Dana Root, Abby Wells Multi-Family Garage Sale The residents of Columbia Ridge, 9 km Submit your free birthday or anniver- south of Fairmont, are putting together a sary greetings to [email protected] or huge garage sale for Saturday, June 3, call 250-341-7243 9:30 am to 3 pm, at their community cen-
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Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours pm. 342-2424. Every Wednesday Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Friday Every Month Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456. 3rd Wednesday, 5:30-7 pm. Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom. Rotary Club of Invermere, Curling Centre, 11:45 am. Located in Library Basement. Last Friday of Every Month Trivia Night, Station Pub, 7 pm.
Museum Hours Soup & Bun Luncheon, Edgewater Legion, noon. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456. Tuesday 10 am-4 pm. Every Saturday Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Lego Club, all ages, Radium Library, 10 am-noon. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Thrift Store Hours Storytime, Invermere Library 11 am. 342-6416. Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. May 17, Wednesday Invermere Library hours Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. ‘Power of Attorney’, Invermere Legion, 2:30 pm. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm. Edgewater-Horsethief Creek Pub shuttle, 6 pm to close. May 18-21, Thursday-Sunday Wednesday, 10 am-8 pm. Crib, Edgewater Legion, 7:30 pm. Taynton Bay Spirits Lounge grand opening.
Radium Library Hours Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. May 19, Friday Tuesday, 6-8 pm. Every Sunday Rotary Garage Sale, Deck Storage, Athalmer, 12-5 pm. Wed, Thurs. 1-4 pm Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Steelhead Trout Dinner, Invermere Legion, 6:30 pm.
Saturday, 10 am–1 pm. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. May 20, Saturday
Purcell Mountain Painters Caesar Sunday at The Station Neighbourhood Pub. Rotary Garage Sale, courthouse, 8 am-12:30 pm. On Facebook Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm. Fairmont Lions Garage Sale, Lions Den, 9 am-4 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Artisan Market, Invermere Hall, 10 am-4 pm. Invermere Camera Club Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. La Cafamore, Christ Church Trinity, 7:30 pm. On Facebook Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Defunk Get Down, Shakmans, 9 pm. Every Thursday Every Monday The Ramblers live, Hoodoo Grill. Senior Walking, Edgewater Hall, 9 am. Senior Singalong, 10 am, Columbia Gardens. May 21, Sunday Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 10 am. 270-0456. Artisan Market, Invermere Hall, 10 am-4 pm. Cribbage, Invermere Seniors Hall, 1 pm. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Spaghetti Dinner, Edgewater Legion, 5 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Bereavement Support Group, Hospice Office, 6 pm. Magic Mike Playboyz, Shakmans Lounge. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. May 22, Monday Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $35, 6:30 pm. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 6:30 pm. ‘The Pickups’, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Columbia A.A., Women, Fairmont, Lion’s Den, 7:15 Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. May 23, Tuesday pm, 688–6050. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Invermere Legion monthly general meeting, 7 pm. ‘Name That Tune’, Copper City Saloon, 8 pm. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 8 pm. 270-0456. May 24, Wednesday Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. Every Tuesday Canada Day meeting, Invermere Legion, 7 pm, 2nd Thursday of Every Month Pasta Night, Best Western Invermere Inn. May 27, Saturday Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. Meditation, 6:30 pm, Allison, Mountain Om Yoga & Kinsmen Garage Sale, BC Hydro, 8 am-1 pm. 3rd Thursday of Every Month Wellness Studio, by donation. May 28, Sunday Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Cubs & Beavers, 6-7 pm, J. A. Laird. 341-3983. Snively Fire Fundraiser, Horsethief Creek Pub, 4 pm. Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. May 29,Monday Every Friday Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. ‘60 Hertz’, Horsethief Creek Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. June 3, Saturday Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. 1st Tuesday of Every Month Canal Flats Days, 8 am breakfast-11 pm fireworks. Aqua-Fit, Radium Pools, 11 am. 270-0456. MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity. Lions Fun Day of Golf, Coys Par 3, 345-6504. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month Garage Sale, Coumbia Ridge, 9:30 am-3 pm. Golf Date Night, Mountainside, after 4 pm. OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth As an event organizer, don’t forget to contact Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. The Valley Peak with your information. Bingo, Shuswap Band Hall, 7 pm. Last Tuesday of Each Month Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Improve local awareness and increase attendance
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