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SUMMARY:Nelson - 2026 Earth Days - April 1st - 30th
DESCRIPTION:See the full calendar here \nCELEBRATE • CONNECT • ENGAGE\nCelebrate a full month of community\, creativity\, and climate action this April! 🌿\nEarth Days Nelson brings together 45+ events designed to inspire\, connect\, and empower— with something for everyone. \nExpect a vibrant mix of:\n– Guided walks & nature exploration\n– Performances\, films & art events\n– Workshops\, talks & hands-on learning\n– Climate action & community initiatives\n– Family-friendly activities & social gatherings\n– Earth Days Parade & Celebration \nEvents are happening all April long at various locations across Nelson & Area\, and the majority are FREE. \nExplore the full schedule: earthdaysnelson.ca \nCome celebrate\, learn\, and take action together
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-earth-days-2026/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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SUMMARY:Invermere - FAVOURITE PLACES "Paint With Me"
DESCRIPTION:How would like to paint a scene from one of your favorite artists? \nVan Gogh\, Group Of Seven\, Min Ma\, Bobbie Burgers\, Cameron Bird … \nYou can … if you paint with me! Ages 6-96 \n– LOCATION: The ArtHus – 4951 Timberview Place\, Invermere\, B.C.\n– Paint Sessions are appr. 2 hours in length – varies with age\n– All materials are supplied\, including an 11”x14” canvas \n– 1 student = $100 2 students = $85 3 students = $75\n– Private repeat sessions = $85 each \nCONTACT – nancy@eton-west.com\nwww.favoriteplacesbynancysorensen.com\n780-995-3458
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nancy-paint-with-me/
LOCATION:The ArtHus\, 4951 Timberview Place\, Invermere\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Sorensen":MAILTO:nancyjs18@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rossland - Drawn to Mushrooms: Illustrations w/ Rebecca Fux
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Rebecca Fux is leading another art workshop you won’t want to miss! Taking inspiration from our temporary exhibit BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms\, Rebecca will lead a guided instruction on scientific illustrations! Her primary goal remains encouraging creative expression and fun. All skill levels are welcome and supplies (and refreshments!) will be provided. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 23rd\, 2026. 3:30 – 5:30 pm\nWhere: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\nCost: $30 or $25 for Members\nAll materials will be provided. Drawing can be messy — please wear appropriate clothes! \nSpace is limited\, so pre-registration is required. More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/scientific-illustrations \nThis program is available to participants 16+\, but if you don’t quite make the age requirement and you feel like this is the workshop for you\, please reach out to programs@rosslandmuseum.ca to discuss some options! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/drawn-to-mushrooms-rebecca-fux/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:Rossland - Speaker Aerin Bowers: Swimming the English Channel
DESCRIPTION:At 2:30 am on June 29th\, 2025\, Rosslander Aerin Bowers set out to swim the English Channel. Sixteen hours and 33 minutes later\, she walked onto a beach in France. The marathon feat was a culmination of a dream — and years of training. Come out to the Museum at 6 pm on Thursday\, April 23rd\, to hear the whole story\, from training and logistical challenges to battling tides and encounters with jellyfish! \nEntry by Donation. Treats/refreshments provided. \nMore info/RSVP at rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/april-speaker
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rossland-speaker-aerin-bowers-swimming-the-english-channel-2/
LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:Nelson - HEATED RIVALRY DANCE PARTY FUNDRAISER
DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser for Everest Legacy Fund Supporting LGBT Kids in Sports \nHosted and drag performance by the Backstreet Butches
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/heated-rivalry-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Royal\, 330 Baker Street Nelson\, BC V1L 4H5\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4H5\, Canada
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