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‘Denial’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Denial’ is the next film in the Cinefest 2017 Winter Program series at Pynelogs. A courtroom drama featuring a Historian vs. a holocaust denier. For all ages.

Hockey Nite – V Rockies vs Golden Rockets

It’s Hockey nite at Invermere’s Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena! Watch the Columbia Valley Rockies take on the Golden Rockets. Two great teams go head-to-head. Mark your calendar.

Bereavement Support Groups beginning

Bereavement support groups, hosted by the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley, are starting at their Invermere office. Each group runs for 12 weeks. Pre-registration is required.

‘Campground’ – a one-man comedy show

Campground, at Key City Theatre, Cranbrook, is a hilarious one-man murder-mystery stage comedy, written and performed by Nelson-based Lucas Myers who regularly performs to sold-out audiences

‘Genius’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

Genius is a 2016 film about editor Max Perkins, discoverer of Ernest Hemingway & Scott Fitzgerald, & his editing of Thomas Wolfe’s masterpiece, “Look Homeward Angel.”

Fairmont Community Skating Party

Everyone’s invited to come to the FREE Community Skating Party at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort skating rink. Bring your own skates. Rentals are not available.

Swim FREE Christmas Day!

Swim FREE all Christmas Day at Fairmont Resort’s public natural mineral hot springs pool. Just bring a Food Bank donation of a non-perishable food item.

Free Public Skate

There’s a FREE public skate at the Canal Flats Arena and everyone’s invited! Hot chocolate and cookies too. Grab your skates and bring the whole family.

Winter Break Movies

FREE Winter Break Movies at the Invermere Community Hall are favorite seasonal films for all ages. Bring a blanket and a pillow and enjoy the show!

Blue Christmas Service in Invermere

Blue Christmas Service is for remembering loved ones and pets who have gone. Going through a rough time just now? Please join us. Light a candle.

Tuba Fest Rings in the Season

Tuba Fest returning to the Wildhorse Theatre at Fort Steele to help ring in the holiday season with all your favorite Christmas carols. Food Bank donations welcome.

Summit Youth Fundraiser at Sobey’s

The Summit Youth Centre is asking for your support at this fundraiser in order to help us continue to provide free programs and activities for Columbia Valley youth.

Annual Tree of Lights

Hospice Society hosts the annual Tree of Lights ceremony in 5 Columbia Valley locations this year to commemorate loved ones who will not be with us this season.

Friday Night Shopping Extravaganza in Fairmont!

The Friday Night Shopping extravaganza in Fairmont Hot Springs offers holiday shoppers great specials on wonderful gift items for everyone on their lists. Tour the local businesses.

DTSS Band Concert

The Band Concert in the DTSS gymnasium will be highlighting performances by Band 9, Band 8, the Concert Band and the Senior stage Band.

Radium Hot Springs public open house

The public is invited to view the design plan for the new Radium Hot Springs Community Hall at an open house on Wednesday. Please join us.

Koneline: Our Land Beautiful – Cinefest series

Koneline: Our Land Beautiful is a moving documentary which captures the splendor of this remote northwest corner of British Columbia and the people who call it home.

Valley Forged Old-fashioned Christmas sing-along party

It’s a SIng-along party at Smoking Waters Coffee Company in Fairmont. Enjoy hot chocolate with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sing all your favorite Christmas songs with Valley Forged.

Snow tubing & tobogganing in the Columbia Valley

Adventure & Recreation Things to do

Let’s go Tobogganing!

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Tobogganing, snow tubing, sledding & flying downhill on your magic carpet or saucer make great winter adventures for the family. Make sure they’re safe for everyone.

Hobnails and Hemp Rope: Film

Hobnails & Hemp Rope is thrilling, true adventure documentary. Four amateur climbers undertook on its 100th anniversary, to repeat Conrad Kain’s historic climb of the Bugaboo Spire.

Invermere Legion Christmas Market

The Legion Christmas Market in Invermere is a 2-day event with lots of great items for the special folks on your holiday shopping list. Bring the family.

‘Twas the Book Sale Before Christmas

You’ll find great books, gently used and giftable, at this weekend’s Legion Christmas Market. The prices just can’t be beat either! Something for everyone on your gift list.

‘The Dressmaker’ – Cinefest series

The Dressmaker is a tale of love & vengeance in the 1950s. Kate Winslet plays a worldly dressmaker returning to the Australian backwater that exiled her.

Invermere Library Christmas Silent Auction

The annual Christmas Silent Auction at the Invermere Library has a fantastic display of items waiting for your bid. Come in to view them during library hours.

Syndicate Party this weekend!

The Syndicate Party at the Community Hall will be fun for everyone! A FREE kids carnival and a grown-up party with live music and a movie premiere.

Men, Women and Music of the World Wars

Men, Women and Music of the World Wars will be remembered and celebrated in a special evening presentation by Arne Sahlen at Christ Church Trinity. Join us.

‘Love and Friendship’ – Cinefest series

Love and Friendship is a hilarious examination of 18th century polite society in Britain, a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s long-unpublished novella, Lady Susan. A riot!

How about Sweet and Sour Chicken tonight?

Sweet and sour chicken is being served at the Invermere Legion this Friday! Great price too! Bring the family or invite a friend as your guest?

Astronomy on the Go! with the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre

Astronomy on the Go! Explore the heavens over Invermere BC in this FREE presentation for you and your family. Weather permitting, you can see through the telescope.

Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Contest

The Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest at Home Hardware is open to everyone from 0 to 99 years. Enter! You could win one of the great prizes.

Booktacular Halloween!

The Booktacular Hallween event at the library is back again! Dress in your costume and come trickin’ and treatin’ on October 26th from 5 to 8 PM

‘Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World’ – Cinefest series

Werner Hertzog takes us back to 1969 when the first message was sent from one computer to another. Where are we now and where are we headed?

Zombie Walk

Put on your scariest Halloween costume and join the Zombie Walk. Everyone’s welcome. Bring a donation to the food bank and get ready to be spooked!

‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ – Cinefest Series begins

The Man Who Knew Infinity stars Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. It is the true story of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan but that story isn’t just about numbers.

Thanksgiving Celebration at Fort Steele

The Thanksgiving Celebration at Fort Steele BC is a tradition for many families who return year after year for the day of fun and a great traditional meal

Dandelions’ Debut CD Release Party – You’re invited!

Everyone’s invited to come celebrate the release of The Dandelions’ debut CD, ‘Free Yourself’ at the Old CPR Lodge in Invermere. BBQ and a cash bar too.

The Inferiors coming to DTSS

‘The Inferiors’, talented band of teens from Kimberley, is on a mini-tour and you can hear them at DTSS in an evening concert. They’re going places, folks!

Flower Picking Day

Invermere’s Flower Crew invites you to come downtown with a pair of shears and cut a bouquet of the gorgeous flowers that made you smile all summer long.

Annual fall Shoreline Clean-up

It’s fall shoreline cleanup time again! Volunteers are wanted to help clean up the public shores around Lake Windermere. Let’s make them safe for winter activities

EKISC Open House Fall Series

Find out what the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) is doing to keep your community free of invasive plant and aquatic species. Everyone’s invited to attend. Join us.

Final Art Show of the Season at Pynelogs

This Pynelogs Art Show features works by Bryn Stevenson, Stephanie Kellett, Carol Gordon, Jim McElroy & Ingrid Vincent. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea in the cafe.

The Stolen Church: a Musical Mystery

Have you ever wondered about the story of the Stolen Church? Come see “The Stolen Church: a Musical Mystery” and we’ll let you in on the scoop.

Toonie Tuesday ‘Bike or Run!’ event

Run, bike or both along the Johnson Trail at Lake Lillian for some great exercise and fun with friends in the great outdoors. Memberships available at the trail.

Bereavement Support Group

The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is running a free 10-week bereavement support group at their Invermere office. Anyone is welcome to join. Call the office.

Tailgate Party!

The tailgate party will have many of your favorite local vendors, fantastic food, live entertainment and fun. It’s our last hurrah to summer. Everyone’s welcome!

Mini Golf Fundraiser

Our mini golf fundraiser is a family event to assist the Sonshine Chldrens Centre building insulation project. There’s golf, ice cream, prizes and a gift certificate!

Pancakes and Crafts in Edgewater!

Pancakes and crafts are on the menu at the Edgewater Community Hall. Everyone’s welcome! Come for a delicious breakfast and stay to enjoy displays by local vendors.

FREE Barbecue

Come to the Edgewater Park at the Community Hall for a yummy FREE barbecue. It will be fun for everyone in the gang. Join the party!

“A Major-Minor Miracle!”

Katie Wang, the amazingly talented 12-year-old Invermere piano student of Arne Sahlen, is returning to perform with her teacher at Christ Church Trinity. You’re invited! Join us.

Theatre Under the Stars is back!

Theatre Under the Stars at Eagle Ranch Resort in Invermere is a FREE family event. Watch current movies outdoors on a 2-storey screen on the resort lawn.

Toonie Tuesday ‘Bike or Run!’ event

Walk, run or bike along the Kloosifier Trail for August’s Toonie Tuesday. It’s a fun event. Go solo or get a team of friends together!

Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring your favorite teddy bears to the Teddy Bear Picnic in the Edgewater Park. It’s a FREE family event with lots of fun activities and healthy snacks.

FREE Valley Forged concert in Cranbrook

Valley Forged will be onstage at the pavilion in Rotary Park, Cranbrook, It’s a FREE concert, part of the Summer Sounds 2016 Series. Their music is unforgettable!

Learn how to make Watskna!

What, for goodness sake, is watskna? Well, watskna is jerky – real jerky, made the traditional way over hot coals. Learn how to make it yourself!

‘Species at Risk’ traveling exhibition

Visit the ‘Species at Risk’ mobile museum exhibit when it stops in Invermere. It’s fun! and it’s educational! Mark this must-see event on your calendar. Be there!

FREE Family Movie at Mountainside

It’s a great family movie – and it’s FREE! It’s at Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont. Everyone’s invited to join the fun. Free popcorn and candy floss too.

Movies in the Mountains – Saturday Edition!

The Saturday Edition of Movies in the Mountains in Invermere is a pre-screening of Angry Birds. It’s a great family movie. Free admission. Cash Concession. Dress warm.

Pioneer Dinner in Edgewater

The Pioneer Dinner hosted by the Edgewater Legion is to honor our local pioneers. The food’s delicious, the folks are friendly and everyone has a great time.

Food Bank Fundraiser Barbecue

Invermere Home Hardware’s firing up the barbecue for a sizzlin’ hot fundraiser. Bring the gang, enjoy the food, help raise funds for the Columbia Valley Food Bank!

Wild Nature Tours: Wetland Wonders

Let’s explore the wonders of the Columbia Wetlands together on a family walk with Dr. Suzanne Bayley, Emeritus Professor of Ecology at the U of A.

The Static Shift

The Static Shift, John Jenkins’ Smalltown Revival and Slade Coffman make for a great performance that will rock at Golden BC’s Summer Kicks event. It’s FREE!

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Bowl

All you can eat spaghetti! A great price! And kids under 10 eat FREE! Three great reasons to bring the family to Mr. V’s on Tuesdays!

Magician David Leif

Magician David Leif will be casting his spell on kids of all ages as part of the Invermere Public Library annusl Summer Reading program. FREE and fun!

Work Bee Clean-Up Party at the Agri Park

There’s a Clean-up Work Bee to get the Agri Park in shape for the Summer Fair. Bratwurst BBQ with potluck salads and desserts to follow. Everyone’s invited.

2016 Summer Home Show & Shopping Fest

The 2016 Home Show & Shopping Fest in Cranbrook is going to be a shopping spree to end them all! FREE admission! FREE parking! Something for everyone.

Giant Jenga on the beach!

Everyone’s invited to join the weekly Giant Jenga game on the beach this summer. Come on down! Test your skill. Be the last to collapse the tower!

Thursday Beach Party

Join us at the beach for giant board games, kids games, and of course swimming or splash pad. SUP rentals available until 8PM and food concession.

Chamber of Commerce Local Market

The Chamber of Commerce Local Market at the Invermere Visitor Centre gives visitors and locals mid-week opportunities to purchase home grown, baked and crafted products this summer.

Old Fashioned Block Party!

You are invited to a real old-fahioned neighborhood block party with FREE carnival games, cake and live music. Great summer entertainment. Bring the whole family!

Museum season begins with an open house!

Everyone’s invited! The museum is having an open house to kick off the summer season. Theme this year is “Uses of the Lake.” Celebrate with cake and drinks.

‘Nine Lives Would Not Do’ – The Life of Leo Grillmair, Mountaineer

Leo Grillmair film “Nine Lives Would Not Do” was a sold-out show! Second showing coming up at DTSS. Theatre-goers need to arrive early to get a seat.

Burger BBQ at the Legion!

There’s a Burger BBQ at the Legion following the afternoon golf tournament. Everyone’s invited to enjoy a sizzling hot burger right off the grill. Bring the family!

‘Wild Moments’ Jim Lawrence exhibit

The Jim Lawrence exhibit ‘Wild Moments’ offers a rare and profoundly moving glimpse into the very souls of the animals that inhabit endangered ecosystems.

Pancakes coming up!

Start your weekend right with a pancake breakfast at the Invermere Legion. It’s a really delicious treat for the whole family. Why not treat a friend?

ICAN Open House

ICAN is having an open house at the animal shelter. You are invited to visit, meet the animals, tour the shelter and find out how you can help

United Dance Presents FREEDOM!

FREEDOM is a celebration of dance by students of United Dance. There’s everything from ballet to hip hop. It’s lively, energetic and a whole lot of fun.

North Star Quilters shine in exhibition

The North Star Quilters Society show in the Art Gallery at Centre 64 is sure to re-define fabric art. When

Celebrate Victoria Day at Fort Steele

Celebrate Victoria Day with an old-fashioned family picnic on the lawn at Fort Steele Heritage Town. Live music and games. PS – don’t forget to bring the camera!

Music For Life

Music For Life is a joyous celebration by talented area musicians of all ages. A variety of music, mixed with history and humor will be presented.

Run, Ride & Rock the Ranch

A Pig Roast, a barn dance and a great afternoon of Free family fun! Ticket holders get to enjoy the evening! Get yours soon before they’re sold out.

Open House & Garage Sale at the Fire Hall

A joint fundraiser open house/garage sale coming to the Radium Fire Hall, will support both the Radium Fire Department and the Radium Public Library. Everyone is welcome!

Spring Garage Sale

The Spring Garage Sale at the Invermere Legion has loads of great bargains for the family – toys, clothing, books, etc. Be a vendor. Rent a table.

Purcell Mountain Painters Art Show

You are invited to help celebrate the grand opening of the Purcell Mountain Painter’s new studio in downtown Invermere. Come and view the art. Meet the artists.

Public Roller Skating

There’s public roller skating this summer at the Roller Rink, the Invermere Curling Centre. Friday evenings from 7-9 PM and Sundays from 2-5 PM. Great family fun!

Source to Sea

The Source to Sea event Canal Flats BC runs simultaneously with a similar one in Astoria, Oregon, with a headwaters walk, film and storytelling. Join us.

The Bergmann Duo set to wow Invermere audience

Marcel and Elizabeth, known internationally as the Bergmann Duo, make two grand pianos sing. You will enjoy their eclectic repertoire which includes some of Marcel’s original works.

Highway Clean Up party

Everyone’s invited to the Fairmont & District Lions Club’s annual Highway Clean Up party. Help spruce up for the summer. Hot dogs afterward at the Lions Den.

Valley Voices Spring Concert

The Valley Voices presents its annual Spring Concert, a lovely musical presentation of light-hearted music to celebrate the season. It’s real family entertainment at its best.

IMPROV Night – Live!

IMPROV Night – Its live theatre at its best! DTSS students will be entertaining you will their hilarious antics. A great romp! Bring the family. By donation.

U-pick at the Community Greenhouse

During May and June, delicious, nutritious, fresh greens and herbs are available for sale while supplies last. Visit our beautiful award-winning energy-efficient facility. Pick your own!

Harry Manx in Concert

Harry Manx brings his own unique musical genius to Golden Civic Centre – blending Indian folk melodies, slide guitar blues, bit of gospel and truly inspired grooves.

Community Celebration of Lower Canyon agreement

A community celebration is in order! Agreement has been reached with the CPR and the Lower Canyon of the Kicking Horse River will be open once again!

Fort Steele Season Opening this weekend!

Fort Steele is opening for the season this weekend! Why not bring the family for a good old-fashioned, fun-filled adventure? Even the family dog is welcome.

Kick Up Your Heels Family Dance

Come Kick Up your Heels at a fun family dance! Everyone’s welcome! Music by The Flatliners and Valley Forged. Silent auction and door prizes too.

Stuffed Peppers on the Menu tonight

A stuffed pepper dinner is on the menu at the Edgewater Legion. A great meal at a great price and you don’t have to do the cooking!

Craft & Home Business Fair

There’s something for everyone at Christ Church Trinity’s craft & home business fair and everyone’s invited. Mark your calendar and

Fun Family Fundraiser

The Martin Morigeau Elementary School grade 2/3 class invites everyone to our Fun Family fundraiser to help us go on field trips. Everyone’s gonna have a blast!

Community Garage Sale in Invermere

To mark “Prevention of Violence Against Women” week, Family Dynamix will hold a community garage sale fundraiser in the courtyard at Frater Landing in Invermere. Barbecue too.

BBQ Pork Ribs at Edgewater Legion!

BBQ pork ribs sounds like everybody’s favorite! Add potato salad and your dinner at the Edgewater Legion is just about perfect!

Art From the Heart 11 Pynelogs Show

Come and view the 700+ amazing art works of the students of valley elementary schools as the 2016 art season opens with ‘Food for Thought’ at Pynelogs Culural Centre.

David Braid & the Borealis String Quartet present ‘Chauvet’

The master pianist/composer David Braid and the renowned Borealis String Quartet have collaborated to present a cutting-edge performance based on the Herzog film ‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’