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SUMMARY:Kimberley - Author Event: BC and Yukon Book Prizes
DESCRIPTION:  \nExciting news! The official shortlist for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes has been announced. \nFor the second year in a row\, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes on Tour is coming to Kimberley and that is so exciting! Jean Miller (Kimberley Public Library) and I are hosting executive director Megan Cole (BC and Yukon Book Prizes)\, BC authors Samantha (Sam) Beynon and Sam Wiebe for an Author Event at the gallery on Wednesday\, May 6 from 6 to 7:30 pm. \nFinalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize\nSam Wiebe: “The Last Exile” (The Wakeland Mystery Series). \nFinalist for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize\nSamantha (Sam) Beynon: “Celebrating Potlatches”. \nPapervale Books has a few copies of “The Last Exile” available (and more coming) and owners AJ and Cheryl are working on ordering copies of “Celebrating Potlatches”. Papervale Books will also be selling copies of the books at the author event. \nLet’s all get together for an entertaining evening in support of CANADIAN authors and the BC and Yukon Book Prizes!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kimberley-laundromat-book-prizes/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley
CATEGORIES:Art,Book Launch,Calendar,Competition,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T190000
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Collage Drop In
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, April 2nd\n4:30 – 7pm\nCollage Drop In. Come on in on the first Thursday of the month for a casual drop in collage space. We have some stellar content to create unique\, stunning papercraft works. This is a great economical way to spend an evening with some friends\, new and old. (will continue on May 7th\, June 4th & July 2nd)\n$10 – $15 sliding scale\, no registration required.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-collage-drop-in/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T203000
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SUMMARY:Creston Valley Bird Fest – Kickoff Movie: My Penguin Friend
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us to kick off the Creston Valley Bird Fest with a free movie screening!! \nMy Penguin Friend\, starring Jean Reno and Adriana Barazza is inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill\, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely friends\, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them. \nThis movie is rated PG for some frightening and intense scenes. \nAll are welcome. Our movies are always free to attend\, and we always have free popcorn!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-valley-my-pengiun-friend/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T220257
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SUMMARY:Argenta - Lardeau Valley Community-Wide Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:At Argenta Community Hall\, 1024 Argenta Johnsons Landing Road \nFree to attend! \nBring cash for shopping. \nWant to sell your stuff? We are accepting vendors —  please use the contact below if you are interested: \nLardeau Valley LINKS\nlinks@lardeauvalley.ca\n250-353-8675 \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/lardeau-community-garage-sale/
LOCATION:Argenta Community Hall\, 1024 Argenta Rd\, Argenta .\, British Columbia\, V0G1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Markets/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lardeau Valley Opportunity Links Society":MAILTO:links@lardeauvalley.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Taghum - West Kootenay Métis Society Monthly Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:2nd Tuesday of the month \nWKMS Monthly Community Gathering featuring fabulous food. \nWest Kootenay  Métis hosts a regular gathering the 2nd Tuesday of every month! \nHeld at Taghum Hall near beautiful downtown Taghum from 6-8pm \nTraditional foods\, games\, activities\, as well as\, great company. \nBring your family\, stories and to go containers-because its traditional to send you home with food!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/west-kootenay-metis-society-gathering/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Food/Beverage
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Metis Society":MAILTO:westkootenaymetis@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rossland - Senior Workshop Series: Deciphering Handwriting
DESCRIPTION:  \n“Struggling to read your grandmother’s diary or letters? How about a beloved handwritten family recipe book? We have just the workshop for you! \nJoin us at the Rossland Public Library on May 13th for a workshop where we will help you decipher tricky handwriting. Learn simple techniques for recognizing letter shapes\, understanding historical styles\, and spotting common patterns to make handwritten script easier to read. Feel free to bring along an example you’ve been struggling with – we can work through it together! We will also have examples from our archive. \nThis workshop is geared towards seniors\, but registration is open to all ages! \nWhen: 1-2:30 pm Wednesday\, May 13th\nWhere: Rossland Public Library\nCost: By Donation \nSpace is limited (10 people) so pre-registration is required. For more information or to register\, contact us at info@rosslandmuseum.ca or 250-362-7722
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rossland-senior-workshop-series-deciphering-handwriting/
LOCATION:rossland public Library\,\, 2180 Columbia Ave\, Rossland\, V0G 1Y0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &amp%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:Creston Valley Blossom Fest – Kickoff Movie: The Orchard
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a free movie screening to kick off the 85th annual Creston Valley Blossom Festival. This year’s festival theme is “apple blossoms.” \nWe will be screening the locally-made suspense thriller The Orchard\, starring Creston talent Jack Wright and Kate Saby (formerly Webb). \n“A young man with a troubled past inherits his grandfather’s orchard. After a pruning accident\, his affinity for the painkillers takes him back into drug abuse — and what appears to be the orchard’s dark past.” \nAnd stick around after the movie for a Q&A with some of the local folks who were involved in creating it. \nThis film is unrated\, but does contain adult themes\, some violence\, and depictions of substance use. \nOur movie screenings are always free to attend and we always have free popcorn!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-valley-the-orchard/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260518T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T031627Z
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SUMMARY:Kaslo - May Days
DESCRIPTION:  \nA three-day festival packed with activities for all ages\, featuring helicopter rides\, logger sports\, the Show ’n’ Shine car show\, live music\, a vibrant food and craft vendor market\, family-friendly entertainment\, a parade\, a traditional May Pole dance\, pancake breakfast and more! Join us for a weekend of fun in the heart of Kaslo. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kaslo-may-days-2026/
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Markets/Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kaslo Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:thekaslochamber@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T220257
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T043543Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson - 4th Annual Haute Trash! Fashion Show and Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Nelson’s most creative night of the year is BACK! \n4th Annual Haute Trash! Trash Fashion Show & Art Exhibition \nMay 16 • 7:00 PM • Capitol Theatre All Ages \nHave you ever looked at your trash bin and thought\, “Wait\, I could wear that!”? Well someone did\, and they made it Trashtabulous! \nNelson’s Haute Trash! show is one of only a handful of annual trashion shows in the world — a vibrant celebration of “high‑class trash” featuring artists and designers of all ages and skill levels. Expect innovative apparel\, unforgettable looks\, and a community‑powered celebration of arts\, culture\, and environmental awareness. \nDesigners compete for cash and prizes across multiple categories\, and the audience can be winners\, too! Just wear your own trash design to the show and you can WIN prizes!! \nJoin us for Nelson’s most imaginative night of the year and \nWearable art. Trash art. Live performances. One spectacular evening. \n\n Get your Haute Trash tickets before they’re gone at capitoltheatre.ca
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/4th-annual-haute-trash-fashion-show-and-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Capitol Theatre\, 421 Victoria Street\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 5R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="R.A.D. Rhythm%2C Art and Dance Society":MAILTO:radsociety24@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T220257
CREATED:20251117T210609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172207Z
UID:21076-1786788000-1786809600@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Creston Clay Fest
DESCRIPTION:Local Potters invite the public to learn\, play\, and explore the world of ceramics. Refreshments and interactive kids table available throughout the day. Fun for all ages!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-clay-fest/
LOCATION:Eversfield Ceramics\, 1522 Airport Road\, Creston
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley In The Raw Arts Society":MAILTO:crestonclayfest@gmail.com
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