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Outdoor Art Show
See local artist Wolfgang Kunze on the long weekend at his Dutch Creek resi-dence by the Hoodoos and pick from a large variety of original nature paintings at very low cost. Wolfgang will donate more than half of all sale proceeds to The Westside Legacy Trail. No kidding!!! His art is incredible and you will like what you see. Visit at 5411 Dutch Creek road this Friday, August 2 from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday, August 3 between 10 am and 3 pm.
In Case of Emergency
Who to notify if I am in an emergency? Please tell my doctor.
Whitehouse Activities
‘Hamburgers on Wonderbread’ will be per-forming live at the Whitehouse in Winder-mere on the August long weekend. There will be karaoke on the Friday and live mu-sic on both Saturday and Sunday. They also do a Saturday, 4:30 pm matinee for those who are early to bed. The ‘Arcana Kings’ formerly Johnny McQuaig, will be there on Friday, August 9 Another great show.
Free Outdoor Movie
This Monday’s (August 5) ‘The Breakfast Club’ is playing at Pothole Park for the Movies in the Mountains. The show will begin as darkness sets in. There is a cash concession and public washrooms. Bring your own chairs and blankets, weather-appropriate clothing. And be prepared for mosquitos. I was at ‘Thor’, who is the ‘god of thunder’, when the weather turned dramatically. The storm approached and the thunder scared Watson so we went home. Just in time to beat the rain. ’Incredible’ weather is fore-cast for this week. Thanks to the District of Invermere for this great ongoing event.
Local Tasting
This week’s Thirsty Thursday tasting at the Copper City Liquor Store is Taynton Bay Spirits, our incredible local distillery. They have many flavours to try. It happens Thursday, August 1, from 4 to 8 pm at the liquor store in the Best Western Invermere Inn. Check them out any Thurs-day afternoon this summer for a delightful experience.
August 1-7, 2019 Volume 17 Issue 31
Who hit the first home run for the Toronto Blue Jays? (Answer on page 7)
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Music on Main
I would like to say it gets better every week but really, it is just awesome every week. Market on Main happens every Friday in front of the Radium Visitors Centre from 4 to 9 pm. There are lots of great vendors and it is a busy place. “Like its own little city”. Music on Main brings fantastic bands to the stage from 7 to 9 pm. This Friday, Au-gust 2, ‘The Pickups’ will be performing. They are very pleasant to the ears. And out there for everyone to enjoy. Please consider a two dollar donation to help keep this awesome event rolling.
Riddliculous
Some more silly ones. What has eyes but cannot see? What has a tongue but does not speak? Where do Eskimos go to vote? Answers on Page 8.
Kids Programs
Dragonfly Discovery Centre has some great kids programming for ages 2.5 to 12 years. It is a fun, active, adventurous, cre-ative play based summer program. Drop in spots are available. Call Charlotte at 250-270-0058. There will be a kids area, food vendors and a beer garden along with eight excep-tional bands. Check out ‘Shred Kelly’, ‘Alex Cuba’ the ‘Big Little Lions’ and more.
Shoe Dealers
I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced them with but I have been tripping all day.
Horsethief Shows
The Horsethief Creek Pub in Radium rocks with ‘Live Music Mondays’. This coming Monday, August 5, check out Shane Larmand between 7 and 9 pm. You will not be disappointed in the show. The following week will be ‘open mic’ which is always a fun night.
Barn Dance
Yahoo! The Hospice Society is hosting another Dinner & Barn Dance on Saturday, August 24. This year’s event will be held at the Brady Creek Ranch on West side Road. There will be live music from ‘Valley Forged’, dinner from ‘Edible Acres’, silent and live auctions and lots of fun. It is a fundraiser for the Hospice Society. Tickets are advance only.
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Robservations
I am on an amazing roller coaster ride with my life. One day I am sitting on a barge on the lake having a sunny barbecue and the next day I am attached to a machine that removes my blood from my heart chamber, cleans it and pumps it back into me. Up days and down days. Am I the only one? I think not. You may not be attaching yourself to a machine but you might be chained to a job you don’t really like or many other things bringing you down. Your kids are little jerks some-times, your spouse has become your op-ponent as much as your partner, your home/car needs work… There are a lot of things that can bring us down into depression. It is quite the jour-ney and no one is immune. In my feeble mind I like to think I have earned my de-pression with my life situation but I realize everyone has a lot going on. What to do about it? I am going to see a counselor but in the meantime I have a couple friends dragging me out for fun stuff (despite my resistance) and helping me focus on the good side of life.
Sunny Sunday
It was a beautiful Sunday morning when the Pastor announced, “I have 3 sermons today. A $100 sermon that lasts five minutes, a $50 sermon that lasts 30 minutes and a $10 sermon that lasts the full hour. Now let’s take the collection and see which one I shall deliver.”
Culture Tour
The Columbia Basin Culture Tour is com-ing up next weekend, August 10 and 11. It is a free self-guided tour of artistic venues within the Columbia Basin. Visit studios, galleries, museums and herit-age sites for free. Meet the artists, view demonstrations, check out special exhibits and chat with local historians during your tour. It is a great adventure in the Basin. Check out the ad on page 2 or go to their website at www.cbculturetour.com.
Waterfront Music Festival
One of the music highlights of the year in the valley is the Invermere Music Fest. It is coming up on Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17 at the Pynelogs green space near Kinsmen Beach. Get your early bird tickets now.
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1. Which person in the Bible was hidden in the bull rushes as an infant? 2. What is the longest bone in the human body? 3. What are the letters for the four human blood types? 4. Anatoli Karpov was world champion in what? 5. In golf, what is the term for two under par on a single hole? 6. What is the term for a group of hounds?
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MIRACLE TREAT DAY Thursday, August 8
All proceeds from all Blizzards go to Alberta Children’s Hospital
Dragonfly Discovery Centre has a fun, play based, creative, active, adventurous summer program
for kids 2.5 to 12 years. The licensed facility has drop in spots available.
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Watson’s Waddle
So here we are with another Monday. I sleep in after a busy weekend of hounding. Rob gets up early to sit at his computer all day writing this paper. I finally roll out of bed after a good 11 or 12 hours of down time and move into the living room where Rob is working. I feel like a nap already. Rob gets this feel-ing of guilt when he sees me so we are off for a hurried walk. I sniff things and drag my butt while he urges me to hurry up. It is classic. Back to bed for me, back to work for Rob. I am waiting for my personal savior, Jen of Kootenay Kritters. I know she will take me away to paradise. Walks, swims, playing with other dogs, treats and lots of love. She takes me with Snowpatch, Gunner, Baloo, or any of the other awesome dogs that she walks. It is a lot of fun for me. And here she is now. I better run out bark-ing and tail-wagging so Rob knows she is here and she knows I am happy to see her. My day has just gone from boring to very exciting. Where will we go today? I know it will be fun. It is important to have something to look forward to and it is great to make sure you get out and do some fun stuff every day.
What Year was it?
Hong Kong opened the World’s largest airport and Japan opened the longest sus-pension bridge (1.2 km long). European Nations agreed to a single currency, the Euro, Bill Clinton was impeached for ob-struction of justice relating to Monica Lew-insky and Quebec attempted separation. France won the World Cup on home soil, Viagra was approved for public sales and Russia and the U.S. sent the first compo-nents of the International Space into orbit. What year was it? See page 9.
What Did I Miss?
Every week as I send the paper off to be proofread I really try to remember every-thing I actually wanted to write about. I have so many brilliant thoughts through the week but totally forget them by writing day. There was a time when I was forward-thinking enough to write things down through the week. Oh well, sorry about that. Have a great week.
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Kidneys Wanted
So we all know that my kidneys failed acutely (suddenly) almost two years ago now. Once kidneys have dropped below 20% function, you are in trouble. Mine are at about 5%. They allow me to pee, but it is mostly just water. I use hemodialysis to clear the toxins from my blood. You use your kidneys to remove toxins and control fluid levels. I am very blessed as many folks in kidney failure do not urinate anymore. They have to control how much fluid they consume as it all builds in their bodies and dialysis helps clear that. It can cause very painful cramps. I am also very blessed to be able to do hemodialysis at home. I am one of only 4 people in the Kootenays who has success-fully transitioned to home hemo. Anyways, this is just a reminder that there are a lot of folks out there whose lives could be changed with the gift of a kidney. I cannot even imagine the feeling of receiv-ing a new lifestyle. And most of you do have an extra kidney that you can easily live without. God has offered you a chance to be an ultimate giver. Think about it.
Night Owls
My 3 year-old daughter was asking ques-tions about wildlife. I was telling her that owls are nocturnal. She said, “Even I know that owls are not turtles.”
Better at Home
A great way for seniors to stay happier and busier is to take up gardening. It is good for our minds as it involves planning, ongo-ing care and beautiful results. Just being in touch with the Earth is also soothing. Take care of yourself and you will be able to live better at home.
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1. Moses
STAY COOL OUT THERE
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My Dream
So I am going to keep writing about this so that you can figure out how you can con-tribute. Dialysis really limits my mobility. I cannot easily travel anywhere without scheduling visits into hospitals every sec-ond day. I would like to change that for a lot of patients. Imagine a mobile dialysis unit with a few machines on it. It could serve 3 distinct purposes, all of them helping a group of folks. Many patients have to travel a long ways every second day to a dialysis centre. This bus could travel to small communities and give them a reprieve from the driving. Be-lieve me, that matters. Most dialysis patients never get out camp-ing. We have to get back to a hospital too often, The bus could park in a campground and serve several patients. We just let them know where we will be. And many patients can never take a trip. The bus could take a few patients on tours for a few days. So what do we need? We need someone to offer up a large vehicle like a bus or motor home. We need 3 or 4 dialysis ma-chines and accessories. A driver. A nurse. Contractors to rebuild the inside of the bus. An amazing generator. And a bunch more stuff. Start brainstorming folks. Let’s change some lives (mine included).
Literacy
I’ve been learning and practicing speed reading. I can read ‘War and Peace’ in under thirty seconds. It’s only three words but it is a start.
Miracle Treat Day
It is still a week away but it is an important day in the valley. On Thursday, August 8, Dairy Queen donates all money earned on Blizzards to the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. The hospital in Calgary is the closest chil-dren’s hospital to the valley and has been used by countless families in our area. It has made some huge differences here. So start planning your Blizzard run from work that day. Take orders from your coworkers and slip away to pick them up. Or if it is a day off, just stop in with family or friends and treat them. I should note that the Turtle Blizzard is pretty tasty.
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WHERE WAS I?
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
Answer on page 10
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My Progress
Definitely I am feeling better than I have felt physically in the last couple of years. My body has stabilized from my kidney failure/cancer adventures. Dialysis is doing its job. Unfortunately I do still have elevated levels of creatinine, a muscle byproduct. That takes away some of my strength and en-durance. I will start up a hill feeling strong but my legs will begin to reject the climbing plan quickly. I can lift things but not carry them very far. It has taken a lot of planning and adjust-ments to get things done. It kind of limits some of my activities but not all of them. Doing home dialysis has become pretty easy and methodical. It is about 135 little steps, each one important in its own way. When I make a mistake it often involves things getting wet with saline. It is a quick teacher. Mentally is a bit tougher. Knowing it is keeping me alive is very helpful but sitting there stuck on the machine and thinking I am missing out on things brings me down quickly. It is all about perception. Anyways, things seem to get a bit better every day if I let them.
Canadian Sports Trivia Answer
Blue Jays third baseman Doug Ault hit the first home run for the team in the first in-ning of their first game against the Chicago White Sox. Ault hit a second homer later on as the Jays went on to win 9-5.
Choose to Move
Family Dynamix is offering a free ‘Choose to Move’ information session for seniors this coming Tuesday, August 6. All inter-ested adults are invited from 9:30 am to noon. Please call 350-342-5566 for infor-mation or to confirm attendance.
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Valley North
For easy access to explore the Columbia River Wetlands, drive North from Radium about 25 minutes on Hwy 95. Take a left hand turn onto Brisco Road and after crossing the railroad tracks stay to your right. As you drive (or walk) along the next 2km on this unpaved road you might be fortunate to see a Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Kingfishers, Redwinged Blackbirds or a pair of Loons float-ing on the wetlands. You are seeing a small part of this 180 km ecosystem that runs from Canal Flats to Don-ald, BC. Visit the northern part of the Columbia Valley. It is very naturally beautiful.
Riddliculous Answer
(From page 2) A potato, a shoe, the North Pole.
The Thrifty Reporter
Fore!!! Since I am not a golfer, I had to look up the meaning… I don’t count golfing once a year as a qualifier to be called a golfer. Fore literally means “look out ahead” and after an errant shot it is used to warn other golfers that a ball might be heading their way or in my case heading for the woods, water or tall grass and never to be found. I might not be a golfer but I sure do love the walk around the golf course and take in the awesome scenery. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone and if you need more golf balls, golf clothes, golf shoes or a set of clubs they can be found at the Invermere Thrift Store at a very reasonable price. (Not written by Rob).
Sadly Funny
What happens when your foot falls asleep? You start to feel coma toes.
Your Success
‘Your success is my success’ has always been my mantra as an advertising venue. I love to help and see my clients grow and succeed. The Valley Peak can really help with getting your name and services out into the valley. The Valley Peak ads are about $25 a week. It is a small enough price to make it affordable and it is very effective. A lot of folks read it. It is very easy to make your $25 back. I have had amazing feedback from some of my clients. The ads are effective. As for you readers, please support the busi-nesses that support The Valley Peak. They are what keeps it going. And tell them where you saw their ad. Let them know that they are using a solid market-ing plan.
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Looking for a great volunteer opportunity to serve your community?
Invermere Council is looking for people to participate in a single use plastic shopping
bags Advisory Committee.
WHAT DOES AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE DO?
The Advisory Committee members will be tasked to develop a report for Council consideration
on the potential implementation of a single use shopping bag ban.
The Advisory Committee will be comprised of One (1) member from a large scale retailer / gro-cery store within the boundaries of Invermere;
Two (2) members from small businesses within the boundaries of Invermere;
and three (3) members at large from the public.
HOW TO APPLY:
People who are interested in participating in this
Working Group are invited to submit a resume to:
Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer District of Invermere
914 8th Avenue Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
The deadline for the submission of all resumes to the municipal office is August 8th, 2019.
A copy of the terms of reference can be picked up at the
municipal office for more information.
Kids Campus August 6 Nutrition in Aging August 10 Occupational First Aid Lvl 1 August 10 RC Standard First Aid August 12 Sports Nutrition August 13
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2. Femur
The Root
They say that the love of money is the root of all evil and it is hard to disagree. It is certainly the root of a lot of stress for a lot of people. It is wonderful that my truck insurance is expiring. I get to give another $1,300 into a very corrupt system. Oh and my boat trail-er insurance is also due. So if I want to get out for a day of fishing, yes the cost is only $1,400. What a won-derfully corrupt and immoral world in which we live in.
It Was That Year
(From page 4) In 1998, Google was found-ed, ‘The Titanic’ won best picture, an ice storm hit Quebec and the Olympic Winter Games were held in Nagano, Japan.
Safe Scootin’
So I have been itching to get on one of the Segways that are used for the Scootin; Kootenay tours. And I got to scratch that itch at Valley Appreciation Day. They had a demo booth set up so I tried it. It was pretty amazing. With a minute of coaching I was up and rolling. I didn’t do anything very radical but I could tell it was very doable. I will soon be trying one of the tours in Ra-dium. It looks like fun. Give them a call at 250-341-8588.
Take the Punch
Why can’t you tell a kleptomaniac a joke? They always take things literally.
College of the Rockies
Never stop learning. That is a good way to live. The College of the Rockies offers a huge variety of programs to suit anyone’s needs. There are lots of quick self-development programs, business enhancement and some great career programs. Learn more at www.cotr.ca/invermere.
Change of Pace
I have a couple fairly recent friends who have really stepped up to help me with my feeling sorry for myself. They were by yes-terday evening and we played some cro-quet. You know, that old game with wickets, posts, balls and mallets that you set up on the lawn. We had a lot of fun. It was nice to be out in the sunshine having a little fun competition (I was pretty bad). Find your fun folks.
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HAPPY LONG WEEKEND HAVE LOTS OF FUN
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Firewood Tune-up
Well, we are halfway through the summer and that usually gets folks thinking about gathering firewood. I know I used a lot last year and I have been gathering constantly so I am set up pretty good for this year. Are you? An important part of firewood gathering is a good chainsaw that runs smoothly. If your saw needs a tune-up, stop in to see Lee’s Small Engine Repair Shop across from OK Tire in the Industrial Park. Lee is great for chain saws and budgets. Call 250-341-2551
Where I Was
The photo on page 6 is from a secret mountain location where there may be a few huckleberries. Not many though, as 2 hours and 2 people came up with only a margarine container full.
Long Weekend
Another holiday comes along this week-end. The August long weekend is a big one around the valley as there are always so many folks around visiting our beautiful area. Expect things to be busy so you just have to relax and let it happen. Enjoy yourself and help others enjoy themselves. Be a good representative of our valley. Always take advantage of this wonderful place that we live and don’t be afraid to share it with others. Don’t expect anyone to be perfect, just let them do their thing.
Real Estate
Did you hear about the guy who just bought a two-story home? The agent told him one story before the purchase and another after.
Perseids Meteor Shower
Look to the sky the nights of August 12 and 13. It Is Perseids time. The Perseids is the busiest and brightest of all the meteor showers with the possibility of up to 200 ‘shooting stars’ per minute. This year the moon will be a little crescent that sets ear-ly, making the viewing spectacular. The meteors are awesome to watch every year with some bright balls of flame cross-ing the sky. The shower is happening now but is supposed to peak next weekend. Look up any evening and you will always see some beautiful things. The Perseids are actually out there now but they peak on August 12.
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Making Friends in a Small Town
I’ve heard it said that it can be hard to make friends, even in our friendly valley. If you’re looking for some new people to have fun with, head on over to Scotty Burg-er for Thursday board game night, hosted by Main Street Fun and Games. There’s always someone to play games with. The fun goes from 5:30 to 8 pm and for $5 you can play all the games you want. Join a table or bring a date. I recom-mend the sangria and a game of Happy Salmon to get the party started.
Water Safety
With the warm weather, many of us find ourselves in, on or near a lake at this time of year. We are lucky to live in such a place. Please use common sense around water. Many incidents involve drugs, alcohol, horse play or any combination of these. Make sure you know the water you are entering and be aware of other boats, swimmers, etc. Have an incredible and safe summer.
Down to the Jokes
So I sit here with most of my writing done this week I just have to come up with a dozen or so jokes to fill the pages. And really, I am not that funny. It is a tricky part of the week. I hope you enjoy the odd smile.
Fishing Tips
It is fun to get out there and catch some fish. It is even more fun if they are a bit bigger. So practice ‘catch and release’ techniques. A fish that has been released will be a bit tougher to catch again and will also be bigger next time. It adds to the fun. Take a new or young fisherperson with you. It is always a thrill to see someone catch a fish for the first time.
Camping Tidbit
Often when you travel through a back country camping area you will see many vehicles with their hoods open. Some are wide open while others are just propped open a bit with a piece of wood. I used to wonder why. As it turns out, it is to keep the packrats out of the engine compartment. They like to nest in warm, dark places and the open hood lets in enough light to discourage them.
Similarly, you often see vehicles surround-ed by chicken wire at trail heads. This is to keep the porcupines away. It seems that a lot of rodents like to chew on wires and hoses and at a distant trail head, you really don’t need that.
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Now I am at the age where ‘respecting my elders’ is a meaningless phrase.
It Is Right to be Kind
Are you that person who has to correct every little thing that people say or do? Nit-picking over nothing so you can be the ‘smart’ one. You might find life a bit easier if you learn to let a few things go. Not everyone wants or needs to be corrected. Some things just do not matter that much. Always correcting folks is basically talking down to them and makes them feel bad. It makes them not want to be around you much. So work on being kind instead of right once in a while. You will find yourself in a happi-er place with a lot more friends.
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Columbia Valley Food Bank Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm. 3rd Wed., 5:30-7 pm. By appt. 342-0850. 201, 7 Ave, Invermere. Museum Hours Mon.-Friday, 10 am-4 pm. Thrift Store Hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm. Invermere Library hours Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat, 10 am-5 pm. Wed/Thur, 10 am-8 pm. Radium Library Hours Tuesday, 1-8 pm. Wed, Thurs. 10 am-4 pm. Friday 1-4 pm, Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Every Thursday Summer Reading Club, Radium Library, 10:30-noon. Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Storytime at Invermere Library 10:30 am. 342-6416. Summer Reading, Invermere Library, 1:30 pm. Floor Curling, Inv. Seniors Centre, 1:30 pm. Youth cooking, Summit Youth Centre, 5-7 pm.
Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Crib, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 6-10 pm. Youth Network, Canal Flats Civic Centre, 6-8 pm. Free English Learning Conversation, CBAL, 6-8 pm, Texas Hold ’Em Invermere Legion, $30, 6:30 pm. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub, 8 pm. AA Meeting, Canal Flats Fire Hall, 8 pm. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Invermere Senior’s Lunches, 342-9281 ext 1232. 2nd & 4th Thursday Every Month Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 342-6416. 3rd Thursday of Every Month Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meeting at Heritage Inn in Cranbrook at 7 pm. Every Friday Senior Walking, The Bakery, Invermere, 9:30 am. Invermere Seniors Kindergarten Visit, 10:30 am. Senior Walking, Radium Community Garden, 11 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Summer Reading Club, Radium Library, 1-2:30 pm. Market on Main, Radium Visitor Centre, 4-9 pm. Dinner at Invermere Legion at 6:30 pm. Music on Main, Radium Visitor Centre, 7-9 pm. Alcoholics Anonymous at Radium Catholic Church. 8 pm. 342-2424. Karaoke, Whitehouse. 1st Friday Every Month Open Mic, all ages, Pynelogs, 7-10 pm.
3rd Friday Every Month Inv. Caregivers Support, 1-3 pm, Hospital Boardroom. Every Saturday This ‘n’ That Market, Mountain Hub, 9:30 am-4 pm. Family Lego Club, Invermere Library, 10:30 am. Darts, Drop-in, Invermere Legion, 4-6 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Youth movie, free, Summit Youth Centre, 7-9 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Karaoke at the Horsethief Creek Pub. Every Sunday Latter Day Saints’ Service, Fairmont, 10 am. 270-0299. Music Jam, all ages, Canal Flats Base Camp, 10 am. Worship & Fellowship, Alliance Church, 10:30 am. Crib & other fun at Edgewater Legion, noon. Lutheran Service, Christ Church Trinity, 1:30 pm. Climbing Wall, Laird School, 5-8 pm, 250-688-5228. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. Every Monday Senior Singalong, Columbia Gardens, 10 am. Invermere Seniors’ Centre Fitness, 10:30 am. Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am.
Stretch & Move, 10:30 am, Invermere Seniors Hall. Invermere Seniors’ Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm. Army Cadets, Invermere Legion, 6:15 pm, 688-5266. Drum Circle, Pynelogs, 7 pm, no experience needed. Live Music, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm. Al-Anon, Inver. Catholic Church, 7:15 pm. 342-8255. Every Tuesday Knitting/handcrafts, Invermere Library, 1:30 pm. Invermere Seniors Centre games, 1:30 pm. Jiu Jitsu, 7-9 pm, next to Vet, 250-341-7113. Games Night, Horsethief Creek Pub. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st Tuesday of Every Month MS Support Group, 7 pm, Christ Church Trinity. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month OPTions for Sexual Health. Confidential low-cost birth control, STI tests. 6:30-8:30 pm. 688-6787. Shuswap Bingo, Earlybird at 6:45 pm. Last Tuesday of Each Month Free Coffee Break, Women Centre, 10 am-noon. Every Wednesday Indoor walking, free, clean shoes, CV Centre, 10 am.
Chair Yoga, Invermere Seniors Hall, 10:30 am. Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors’ Hall 1 pm. Summer Reading, Invermere Library, 1:30 pm. Knitting, crocheting, Columbia Gardens, 1:30 pm. Youth Network night, Riverside Golf Resort, 6-8 pm. Fun flow taster Yoga, Radium Plaza, 778-316-6371. Invermere Seniors Crib, 7 pm.. Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm. 250-342-2424. 1st and 3rd Wednesday Each Month Radium Rotary, Radium Springs Golf Course, 8 am.
July 31, Wednesday
Summer Reading, Gr.5-7, Inv Library, 1:30-3 pm.
Agri Farmers Market, crossroads, 5-7:30 pm.
Legacy Trail Community Walk, 6-7:30 pm.
August 1, Thursday
Parent/Tot, Edgewater Community Hall, 9:30-11:30 am.
Summer Reading, Gr.1-4, Inv Library, 1:30-3 pm.
Thirsty Thursday, Copper City Liquor Store, 3:30-6 pm.
Board Games, Scotty Burger, 5:30-8 pm.
August 2, Friday
Pop-up Story Time, Edible Acres, 10:30-11:30 am.
Outdoor Art Sale, 5411 Dutch Creek Rd, 4-8 pm.
Market on Main, Radium Visitor Centre, 4-9 pm.
Southern Fried Chicken, Inv. Legion, 6:30 pm.
The Pickups, Radium Visitor Centre, 7-9 pm.
August 3, Saturday
Farmers & Artisans Market, Invermere, 9 am-1 pm.
Open Market & Barbecue, Inv. Legion, 9 am-1 pm.
Outdoor Art Sale, 5411 Dutch Creek Rd, 10 am-4 pm.
Lake Windermere Aquathon.
Mini Book Sale, Bighorn Café, 11 am-1 pm.
Hamburgers on Whitebread, Whitehouse, 4:30 & 10 pm.
August 4, Sunday
Lake Windermere Aquathon.
Art in The Park, Pothole Park, 10 am-4 pm.
Hamburgers on Whitebread, Whitehouse, 9 pm.
August 5, Monday
Shane Larmand, Horsethief Creek Pub, 7-9 pm.
‘The Breakfast Club’, Pothole Park, dark.
August 6, Tuesday
Choose to Move, Columbia Gardens, 9:30 am-noon.
Butter-Making, Museum, 10 am-4 pm.
Email Marketing Tips, Mountain Hub, noon.
August 7, Wednesday
Summer Reading, Gr.5-7, Inv Library, 1:30-3 pm.
Agri Farmers Market, crossroads, 5-7:30 pm.
Legacy Trail Community Walk, 6-7:30 pm.
August 8, Thursday
Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen.
Summer Reading, Gr.1-4, Inv Library, 1:30-3 pm.
Seniors Tea, Invermere Library, 2-3 pm.
Thirsty Thursday, Copper City Liquor Store, 4-8 pm.
Board Games, Scotty Burger, 5:30-8 pm.
August 9, Friday
Arcana Kings, Whitehouse.
August 10, Saturday
Teddy Bear Picnic, Radium Library, 10 am.
CB Culture Tour.
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