Youth

Rockies Film Series presents – ‘Breathe’

‘Breathe’, part of the Rockies Film Series is about polio victim, Robin Cavendish, who was an advocate for people living with disabilities. See it at Key City Theatre.

‘Their Finest’ – Cinefest 2017 Fall Program

Their Finest is a romantic comedy about bringing a female perspective to war films. Brilliant cast of characters and excellent period details make this movie a must!

LIVE Kicks presents: Motus O’s ‘One Hit Wonders’!

Motus O is presenting their show ‘One Hit Wonders’ on the stage at the Golden Civic Centre. The dance troupe a favorite with Golden theatre-goers. Get tickets early.

Rockies Film Series presents – ‘Their Finest’

The Rockies Film Series presents ‘Their Finest’ about a woman scriptwriter charged with bringing a female perspective to war films A romantic comedy at Key City Theatre

Barenaked Ladies Tour coming to Cranbrook!

The Key City Theatre in Cranbrook is hosting the Barenaked Ladies’ Canada 1 Five 0 Tour this November. Get tickets early!

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!

‘Love it Live’ Concert Series presents: Lester Quitzau

Juno award-winning artist, Lester Quitzau, opens the Love it Live concert series with an evening performance of soulful acoustic and electric Folk, Blues & Roots music.

Tribute to Johnny Cash : David James & Big River

Tribute to Johnny Cash is a salute to the Man in Black. David James and Big River. A must for the country music legend fans. Key city Theatre.

Downchild Blues Band Concert at Key City Theatre

The Downchild Blues Band, Juno Award winners and Canada’s premier band, will be at the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook for one night only! Get your tickets!

Kenny and Dolly Together Again TRIBUTE

Kenny & Dolly are coming together again at Key City Theatre in the Ultimate Tribute to Country Music’s favorite couple. I’ll be a sell-out! Get tickets now!

Groundswell Network Society and Community Greenhouse

Public Presentation and Social

You’re invited to a Public Presentation and Social with Bill Swann at Cafe Allium. Learn about and celebrate Groundswell’s many ground-breaking achievements from its inception. Please join us.

Mixed Open Golf Charity Tournament

The Mixed Open Golf Charity Tournament is being held at Mountainside Golf Course in Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to raise funds for STARS. Early registrants can win prizes!

Ragmop Theatre’s ‘Falling Awake’

Falling Awake, a production of Ragmop theatre is a surreal physical comedy about a women and her deceased lover meeting in her dreams. A must-see stage play.

The Hoop-a-Lot Tour’s Golden Workshop

The Hoop-a-Lot’s Golden Workshop will teach you a fun, low impact fitness routine that is definitely the most enjoyable workout ever! It’s for ages 15+. Cost $15.

The Hoop-a-Lot Tour’s bringing a workshop to Invermere

The Hoop-a-Lot Tour workshop will introduce you to the most fun workout ever! At the Lions Hall, in Invermere. The class is for ages 15+ years.

Hoop-a-Lot Tour Workshop: Hoops of fun in Cranbrook!

The Hoop-a-Lot Workshop Tour will conduct a class at Cranbrook United Church, Learn a low- impact fitness routine that is lots of fun. Aged 15+ years.

KSCU Movie in the Park – ‘Sing’

The Radium Hot Springs branch of the Kootenay Savings Credit Union is hosting a Movie in the Park night. It’s great family entertainment and it’s FREE!

Columbia Valley Recreation Sign Up Night

Columbia Valley Recreation Sign Up Night is your opportunity to register yourself or your child to participate in or volunteer for a sport or leisure activity.

Kids Fashion Camp

Kids Fashion Camp (10-15 yrs) teaches young fashionists and fashionistas how to up-style their wardrobes and accessories while learning basic sewing skills. Class size limited. Register now.

August Beach Parties

The August Beach Parties at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach take place every Thursday from 5-8 pm. FREE fun for all ages. Everyone’s welcome. Mark the dates. Join us.

Kids Theatre Camp

Kids Theatre Camp with Michelle Lemay at Centre 64 is for kids aged 7-15 years.
Theatre games, voice work, creation and performance of their own stage play

Wild Writers Squad

Are you in grades 9 to 12? Like to read stories based upon the wilderness? Learn to write your own. Join the Wild Writers Squad this summer!

Celebrate National Fishing Week!

Celebrate National Fishing Week by taking the family fishing! On July 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th, you don’t need a fishing license go fishing in the Columbia Valley.

Rock the Fort – Fort Steele, that is!

Rock the Fort! at an outdoor concert at Ft. Steele on the eve of Canada’s 150th birthday. Chad Brownlee and David James onstage. Get tickets early. Save!

‘Weaving from the Wild’ workshop

At this Weaving from the Wild workshop Shuswap elder Verna Stevens invites you to explore your creativity as you learn to weave a basket from ponderosa pine needles.

Sneak Peek Book Sale!

Get an early start on next month’s Big Book Sale! The Sneak Peek book sale event offers hundreds of fantastic bargains on gently used books for everyone.

‘Spy School’ – DTSS senior theatre presentation

In ‘Spy School’ a teen-aged girl is hired by the CIA to hunt for a Russian spy at her school. Stars DTSS student, Melissa Weber. Get tickets now!

Canada 150 Celebration

It’s a Canada 150 Celebration on the lawns at the Windermere Valley Museum, an ‘early- bird special’ – a FREE family-friendly afternoon party for everyone. Please come!

Jenny Allen at Key City Theatre

You don’t want to miss this Jenny Allen concert at Key City Theatre. The folk rock/roots singer/songwriter is popular at festivals all over the country. Get tickets now.

Jason Buie Band will be ‘Rockin’ Rythm & Blues’

The Jason Buie Band is coming to Kimberley! The legendary BC-based music group will be Rockin’ Rythm & Blues onstage at Studio 64 this month.

‘Dry Grad’ Fundraiser Carwash

Does your vehicle need some soap and water? Bring it to the DTSS ‘Dry Grad’ Car Wash fundraiser and let these great kids make it shine.

‘The Caravan’ – movie fundraiser event

The Caravan, a movie about a 2,500 mile journey using only horses, featuring Gerard Paagmam and his Friesians. Family entertainment. The horses will be there too!

2-Day Rex Beanland watercolor workshop

Calling all watercolor artists! Register early for this 2-day watercolor workshop with award-winning artist/teacher, Rex Beanland.

Columbia Valley Art

The “Columbia Valley Art” exhibition is showing the works of some of the Columbia Valley’s most talented painters. Meet the artists at a reception April 29th.

Earth Day film and Wildsight AGM

Wildsight Invermere is hosting an Earth Day film and AGM at the Wilmer Community Hall to celebrate the annual world-wide event. Admission to the film is by donation.

‘The Small Glories’ onstage at Golden Civic Centre

‘The Small Glories’, a highly-acclaimed musical duo, brings together the powerful synergy of Cara Luft and JD Edwards in a performance to remember at the Golden Civic Centre.

lI, Daniel Blake’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘I Daniel Blake, coming to Pynelogs Cultural Centre, is a timely film, shedding light on the socio-economic issues currently facing the working class in Britain & the world.

Wildsight Presents the documentary ‘Trophy’

The documentary ‘Trophy’ asks, “Can we truly justify killing bears for sport?” Watch the film, then participate in a discussion to follow. Hosted by Wildsight Invermere.

Film Kicks presents ‘Lion’

‘Lion’ is a heart-breakingly beautiful movie, the true story by Saroo Brierley, of his odyssey to find the family he lost in India when he was 5.

Sultans of String – ‘Love it Live’ performance

The Sultans of String quintet is bringing award-winning, world-genre music to Pynelogs. Their sound is a magical fusion of Celtic, flamenco, gypsy-jazz, Arabic, Cuban and Asian.

Learning & Healing With Horses Introduction

In this FREE Learning & Healing With Horses event at COTR. Martina Danzer introduces you to the ways horses can assist in personal healing and transformation.

‘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.

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!

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.

‘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.

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!

‘Jean of the Joneses’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Jean of the Joneses’ is the 4th film in the Cinefest 2017 Winter Program at Pynelogs. A must-see, wonderfully written and very entertaining comedy. All ages.

Jim Poch art show and sale

A Jim Poch art show & sale in the gallery at Centre 64 features the works of the well-known local painter, illustrator and fine art photographer. FREE.

Opioid Overdose Public Presentation

An Opioid Overdose presentation, held at the Cedar Room of the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, will inform the public of this latest drug crisis in our area.

Johnny P. Johnson coming to ‘Love it Live’ series

Canadian ranch rock, folk and country singer Johnny P. Johnson passionately sings about ordinary life and ordinary people. He lives on an organic farm outside Nelson BC.

February ‘Wild Ideas’

‘Wild Ideas’ continues the 3-part series of discussions about community building. Join Laurie Klassen who shares the results of a recent Vital Signs Survey, Everyone’s welcome!

‘Weirdos’ – Cinefest 2017 Winter Program

‘Weirdos’ is a not-to-be-missed film by Canadian master film-maker Bruce McDonald. It’s a coming-of-age road movie with a blend of magic and naturalism. Great family fare.

Harry Potter Book Night

Harry Potter Book Night at the Invermere Library is a celebration of the Professors of Hogwarte who taught Harry many magical skills. FREE drop-in event.

‘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.

Barbour Rock Trails Open House

Barbour Rock Trails open houses are being held to give the public an opportunity to be fully informed about the proposed project. Everyone is urged to attend

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!

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.

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.

Summit Youth Christmas Party

The Summit Youth Christmas Party at the Centre is a fun FREE event for 12-18 yrs. Bring a neat 2nd-hand gift, wrapped. Karaoke, games & other neat stuff.

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.

Invermere Library Book Reading

You’re invited to a FREE book reading event at the Invermere Public Library. Authors Jane Byers and Leesa Dean of Nelson, BC will read from their latest books.

‘Sing Street’ – Cinefest series

Sing Street goes back in time to 1980s Dublin. A teen-aged boy starts his own band to escape his home life and impress a pretty girl.

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.

Turkey Spiel – Win your holiday bird!

The Turkey Spiel at the Curling Centre is a fun 1-day bonspiel with a twist! Draw a frozen turkey to the button and win your holiday bird!

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

Youth Chef It Up Night

Chef-It-Up at the Invermere Summit Youth Centre on Thursday evenings! You can wow your family and friends with your culinary talents. Delicious budget-friendly cooking.

Is Radon Gas hiding in your house?

Radon gas, the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer, is prevalent in many Columbia Valley homes. Is it seeping into yours? Come and learn from an expert!

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.

Amanda Tosoff with ‘Words’ – the ‘Love it Live’ series

Amanda Tosoff is bringing her ‘Words’ project to the stage at Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere BC with timeless poetry set to her own musical compositions.

‘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!

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.

Halloween Party & Zombie Manhunt

Teens! Got your game face on? The SYC Halloween party & Zombie Manhunt is going to be the spookiest event of the season, maybe even your life!

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.

West My Friend – First of the new ‘Love it Live’ series

West My Friend is bringing new grass-roots folk music to Invermere, the first of the new Love it Live series of musical performances at Pynelogs this winter.

Ghostly Tales

Ghostly tales of local and other BC hauntings told by DTSS drama students in the dark around a fire at the Invermere Library – only for the brave!

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

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.

‘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.

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!

Wildsight hosts author Briony Penn book event

The Briony Penn book event, hosted by Wildsight, combines a Thursday evening presentation by the award-winning author and a nature walk at Lake Enid on Saturday.

Free Music Program

Summit Youth Centre is offering a free music program to youth. Learn piano, electric guitar, drums or voice from a local music teacher and a local musician.

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.

2nd Harvest Homemade Bread – learn to make it!

Learn to make delicious homemade bread that will wow your friends and family. It’s DIY Wednesday at SYC. See for yourself how easy it can be!

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.

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!

DIY Galaxy Clothing – learn to make your own!

DIY galaxy clothing! It’s all the rage in the teen world right now. It’s easy to make your own galaxy fashions. Saves a pile of money too!

Gateway to Nature Hike

The Gateway to Nature Hike is a 2.5-hour guided hike in Kimberley Nature Park. Enjoy and learn to respect nature as you learn about its diverse bio-systems.

Song-writing Workshop with North Easton

This songwriting workshop with North Easton brings valley musicians an important artistic opportunity to take that important next step on their career paths to stardom. Register now.

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