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April 2019
Author Reading at Slocan Community Library
Two local authors will introduce their new books at the Slocan Community Library's springtime Author Reading event. Roz Nay will present her mystery novel, "Our LIttle Secret," a riveting thriller about the lies we tell each other and ourselves. And, Becky Livingston will tell her poignant story in "A Suitcase and a Jar" of her twenty-six month journey to many different countries carrying her daughter's ashes and fulfilling her daughter's wish to travel, The journey allowed Becky to find the…
Find out more »Prevention of VIolence Against Women Week
April 15-21, 2019- Prevention of Violence Against Women Week “The journey towards ending violence against women and girls is not an easy one- it is long and challenging- but it is possible. Events like this one are an important step along that journey. They are an opportunity to unite around a common purpose, to share ideas and success stories, and to reaffirm our commitment to meeting this challenge.” The Honourable Patty Hajdu Minister of Status of Women Violence against women…
Find out more »Earth Day Parade
Please join the Interfaith Climate Action Collaborative, the West Kootenay EcoSociety, the community of Nelson and others in celebrating this year's International Earth Day theme of "Protect our Species" at Hall St Plaza in Nelson on Monday April 22nd from 2-4pm! 2pm: Speakers From the Cottonwood Lake Preservation Society and Wildsafe BC Nelson Vendors and Activities including: - Painting a parachute for the planet with the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) - Take home seed planting with Central Kootenay Invasive…
Find out more »May 2019
Nelson Private Land Logging Town Hall Meeting
Are you worried about the clear-cutting on private land in the Kootenay region? Join us for a public forum on logging on private land in the Kootenay region to learn why private forest land logging in the Kootenay region hurts our communities, trails, environment and wildlife. You’ll have a chance to learn why the Kootenay region is unique. Come share your views with the community and learn how we can work together for more community control of our landscape. —7pm…
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