March

Art From the Heart is back!

‘Art From the Heart’ features the artwork of the Columbia Valley elementary school kids with a sneak peek at Copper Point Resort & the main show at Pynelogs.

Fernie Stoke Fest in downtown Fernie

Fernie Stoke Fest is a party for everyone with Fernie band, Shred Kelly. A show for all ages and one for adults only. Retro music with an upgrade!

High Notes Music Festival

The High Notes Music Festival opens with Big Eli Blues Band, local music legends, sharing the spotlight at the T-Bar & Grill Friday evening! Tickets at the door.

LIVE Kicks presents: The Travelling Mabels

The Travelling Mabels are bringing their gorgeous three-part-harmony vocals to the stage at the Golden Civic Centre. You’re going to love this delightful country-folk group. Get tickets early!

Fernie Griz Days celebrates winter in the Elk Valley

The downtown area and Fernie Alpine Resort are the venues for Fernie Griz Days, the community’s annual 3-day winter festival, honoring the legendary “Griz”. Fun for everyone!

Invermere Coffee Fest

The Invermere Coffee Fest is a 3-day celebration of coffee and tea, with workshops, tastings,, even a trade fair! Learn how to make the best cuppa ever!

Homegrown Coffee House at Centre 64

A Home Grown Coffee House, hosted by the Home Grown Music Society, takes place each month at the Centre 64 theatre. Good coffee, great music. Get tickets!

Fresh Fridays Youth Open Mic Night

Calling young, local musicians, stand-up comedians! Perform in this fun, friendly venue. Showcase your talent before a live audience and win prizes!

Easter Egg Hunt at Kinsmen Park

Hey kids! Bring your baskets to Kinsmen Park for the annual Easter Egg hunt! See if you’ll be the one to collect the most Easter eggs.

Norm Macdonald community appreciation drop-in

Members of the community are invited to drop in to Strand’s Restaurant in Invermere to give a warm community appreciation send-off to popular area MLA Norm Macdonald.

“Trek in Iceland’s Highlands” – Janice Strong Presentation

Trek in Iceland’s highlands with East Kootenay author and outdoor photographer Janice Strong. Join us for this amazing slide presentation at Centre 64 in Kimberley BC.

‘The Eagle Huntress’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘The Eagle Huntress’ is a stunning film about a young girl who captures and trains a baby eagle, forming a bond with the bird. Family entertainment.

Introduction to The Way of the Heart™

The Way of the Heart is being introduced at Heart Centre Integrated Wellness in Invermere. Choose one of two event dates and times & email to register.

Silver Screen Scoundrels – you’ll ‘Love it Live!’

The Silver Screen Scoundrels bring the silent films of the silver screen era flying onto the modern stage. Great song-writing, world-class musicianship, and slap-stick comedy!

Annual Canal Flats Curling Funspiel

Curling is the game but it’s really about a fun weekend for everyone. Spectators, too! So come on down to the arena and cheer on the teams!

March ‘Wild Ideas’

Wild Ideas embarks on the 3rd of a 3-part series about community building. Join us as we explore ideas about Sense of Place. Share your own ideas.

Lake Windermere Ambassadors AGM

The Lake Windermere Ambassadors AGM is open to the public. Please join us to hear about what our team has been up to over the past year.

Marijuana Town Hall Meeting by phone

Ask questions and voice your opinions on new proposed marijuana legislation in a telephone town hall meeting for Columbia Valley residents. Join in the conversation this week.

‘Manchester by the Sea’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Manchester by the Sea’ is the story of an apartment building handyman in Boston who becomes guardian of his teen-aged nephew when his brother dies. Superbly acted.

Seniors St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Yhe Seniors St Patricks Day Luncheon at Invermere Seniors Hall is for all local seniors. Wear a little bit o’ green. Come for some great fun.

Lisa Nicole concert – “Come Find Me”

Country music darling, Lisa Nicole, will be on the stage at Centre 64 in Kimberley BC this week, with her latest hit, “Come Find Me.” Don’t miss it!

Jubilee Mountain onstage at Strand’s this week!

Strand’s Restaurant is hosting Jubilee Mountain, a trio of North Columbia Valley string musicians who will entertain you with Blues, Bluegrass and Folk. Make a reservation now!

2017 Provincial Budget from a rural perspective

The Provincial Budget 2017 – how will it affect the Columbia Valley? MLA Bill Bennett will explain at two public meetings at the Lions Hall, Invermere, BC.

Charity Ski Day

Charity Ski Day is an annual event at the Fairmont Ski Hill, with fun planned for everyone. Great prizes, discounts, live musical entertainment & lots more.

The Art of “T” workshop

“The Art of Transformation” is about discovering how to go with the flow, be led by a sense of wonder, experience inner peace and trust your inner knowing.

January ‘Wild Ideas’

This month, Wild Ideas begins a 3-month exploration into building a healthy Columbia Valley community. Join Eden Yesh to consider investing locally. It’s FREE and everyone’s welcome!

Yoga Teacher Training

Register early for this Yoga Alliance 200-hour course and become qualified to teach a variety of yoga styles. Limit of 15 students. It’s a great opportunity!

2016/2017 Junior Curling Program

The 2016/17 Junior Curling Program at the Invermere Curling Centre teaches basic curling skills to kids and youth aged 8 to 18 yrs, Wednesdays from 4-5 pm.

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.

Windermere Easter Egg Hunt

From the youngest to the oldest, everybody is invited to hunt for eggs left behind by the Easter Bunny. Starts at 10 am sharp! Join the fun!

Spring Rink to Link (weather permitting)

The Spring ‘Rink to Link’ is one last hurrah to winter and the curling season and an enthusiastic hello to spring and the golf season. Details coming soon.

Family Easter Egg Decorating

Hey kids! Bring your whole family to the Invermere Library for some Easter egg decorating. Everyone’s welcome to join in just for the fun of it.

Cinefest film – “Our Loved Ones”

“Our Loved Ones” follows a Québécois family over a thirty-year period, tracing the fallout from the suicide of the family’s patriarch. How does it affect those left behind?

Wolak-Donnelly Duo in concert

Comprised of versatile pianist Chris Donnelly and world-class clarinetist Kornel Wolak, the internationally -touring Wolak-Donnelly Duo will absolutely astound you. Don’t miss this special event.

St. Patrick’s Day Tea & Bake Sale

Everyone loves a tea and bake sale! The Edgewater Radium Health Care Auxiliary is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day one at the Radium Community Hall. Everyone’s welcome.

Easter Storytime & Crafts

Hey Kids! Come on down to the Radium Hot Springs Public Library and have fun. It’s story and crafts time and it’s all about Easter.

Art From the Heart 11 pre-show

Take a sneak preview of the upcoming Art From the Heart. See some of the more than 700 works of art from the valley elementary school students.

The Bacon Beiner

In the light of all the media fuss about processed meats lately, we have a fun winter way to have your bacon – and eat it too!

Big Eli B Blues Band Live at Strands!

Come on out to Strands for an evening of the Blues with the Big Eli B Blues Band. Great music, awesome food and no cover charge! Reserve now!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

A special Irish stew dinner to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint. Everyone’s invited!

Spring Break Crafternoons

Hey Kids! Let’s get crafty at the library every afternoon during spring break. It’s make-and-take. You make itand you get to take it home with you.

Columbia Valley Little League Baseball Registration

Register your Little Leaguer now for the spring baseball season! There are age categories from 4 to 18 years. Everyone can play! Volunteers and coaches needed.

Cinefest film – “My Internship in Canada”

An independent MP from northern Quebec holds the tie-breaking vote on whether or not Canada will go to war in the Middle East. A good political satire!

John Jenkins’ Small Town Revival

John Jenkins calls his ‘Small Town Revival’ a “Two-Man Trio Show.” Close your eyes, sit back and just listen – you’d swear it’s a full band you’re hearing.

‘Healing the Family Soul’ 2-day workshop

Healing the Family Soul workshop facilitator Liza Hindmarch helps people transform themselves through the knowledge they have everything they need within.

Celebration of the success of Aboriginal youth

Celebrating the success of Aboriginal youth, we invite everyone to enjoy traditional Metis stew and bannock plus music and dancing with Daniel Gervais on his fiddle.