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SUMMARY:Creston - Seedy Saturday at the Library! (seed swap)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 7th for Seedy Saturday at the Library. \nAll-day self-serve seed swap! In the main foyer of the library you will find a bounty of seeds donated from the Creston Community Seed Bank Society and more donated by participants in the swap. Feel free to bring some seeds to contribute to the table\, and take some away with you to grow at home! small bags and labelling supplies will be provided. \nand at 1pm in the Library Meeting Room\, we’ll be welcoming the Creston Community Seed Bank Society for an info session geared to new gardeners or gardeners new to the Creston area. A seed-saving Q&A will follow the presentation. \nAll are welcome\, free to attend\, no registration required.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/seedy-saturday-library/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Creston - 'M Factor 2 – Before the Pause' Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on March 12th at 7pm for a free screening of M Factor 2: Before the Pause\, the next installment in the documentary series about menopause and perimenopause. \nCarmen Ditzler and Joanne Gailius\, both local women’s health advocates with extensive knowledge\, will be present for discussion and a Q&A to accompany the screening. \nAll are welcome\, free to attend. \nPlease register for “tickets” at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-before-the-pause-perimenopause-creston-bc-tickets-1982980230249?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \n(if registration is a barrier to attending\, please know you can also just show up! the registration with eventbrite is helpful for our stats and for the promotional efforts for the film).
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/creston-before-the-pause/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T210000
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SUMMARY:Castlegar - Oots Open Mic featuring Tenise Marie
DESCRIPTION:  \nMonthly Open Mic with feature act. Saturday March 14h at Castlegar’s newest\, hippest venue… Come on out\, we’d love to see you perform\, watch\, dance or simply hang out… All arts disciplines welcomed.\nAll ages\, by donation event.\nLet’s go Castlegar/Oots and beyond! \nFood and drinks available by Feed Your Soul Foods. \nThis month’s feature act: Tenise Marie \nTenise Marie is a singer-songwriter and performer based in Nelson\, British Columbia. \nKnown for her luminous voice\, enchanting lyrics\, and melodies that transcend the expected\, her songs bridge tradition and innovation\, reflecting the confluence of her English\, French & Assyrian roots. \nHer latest album Off The Record was released in 2025 with support from Creative BC and The Province of British Columbia\, marking a vulnerable journey of reclaiming heritage and identity\, heavily inspired by her travels to Iraq’s Assyrian homeland\, supported by the Canada Council for the Arts.\nIn 2025\, Tenise toured her live show across BC\, with notable performances at festivals including Starbelly Jam (Crawford Bay) and Woodstove Festival (Cumberland)\, an official showcase at Pacific Contact (Vancouver)\, and a headlining concert at Key City Theatre (Cranbrook). \n“Tenise doesn’t just write songs – she documents the soul’s evolution. Her music has always reflected a deep curiosity and hunger for meaning\, and this new release continues this tradition with quiet grace”\n~ Mischa Plouffe\, Buzz Music\, Los Angeles \n“Watching Marie perform is an emotional experience…coming of age\, falling in love\, and exploring the world are just the surface level of inspiration in Marie’s pieces”\n~ Olivia Herring\, Music Mecca\, Nashville \nSounds like: Allison Russell\, Bedouine\, & Joan Baez \nhttps://www.tenisemariemusic.com/\nhttps://www.instagram.com/tenisemariemusic/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/tenisemariemusic/\nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TeniseMarie
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/oots-open-mic-tenise/
LOCATION:Harry’s Hall\, 1119 Columbia Rd.\, Castlegar\, British Columbia\, V1N4L7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="SMG Endeavors":MAILTO:smgosselin80@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fruitvale - Dance away the winter blues with Swingsations
DESCRIPTION:Join Swingsations Big Band for an evening of live swing and jazz at the Fruitvale Memorial Hall on Friday\, March 14. The 18-piece band will be performing classic big band favorites along with lively dance tunes that keep the floor moving all night. \nWhether you’re an experienced swing dancer or just want to enjoy great live music\, everyone is welcome. Come out for a fun community evening filled with big band sound\, great rhythm\, and plenty of opportunity to dance. \nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, with music starting at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dance-winter-swingsations/
LOCATION:fruitvale memorial hall\, 1968 Main St\, Fruitvale\, BC\, V0G 1L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Dance,Live Performance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swingsations":MAILTO:swingsations.bigband@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Movie Night For Palestine
DESCRIPTION:In honour of International Women’s Day\, Nelson4Palestine will be showing:\nNaila & the Uprising documentary\nDoors at 4:30pm\nFilm at 5pm\nInteractive discussion at 6:30pm \nAbout the movie:\nAn inspiring documentary chronicling the remarkable journey of Naila Ayesh and a fierce community of women at the frontlines\, whose stories weave through the most vibrant\, nonviolent mobilization in Palestinian history – the First Intifada in the late 1980s. The film is entirely subtitled and rated PG 14 for language and violence. \nTickets are $20 suggested minimum donation at the door (cash or debit). Free community tickets are available\, email nelson4palestine@gmail.com to reserve. \n100% of proceeds above the venue costs will go towards:\nThe ongoing Nelson4Palestine sponsorship of 2 orphaned children in Gaza via Islamic Relief Canada\nFaz3a – a Palestinian led international solidarity network in the West Bank\nBlood of Life Collective in support of the Autonomous Sinixt.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/movie-palestine/
LOCATION:Hume Hotel\, 422 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="nelson4palestine":MAILTO:nelson4palestine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T130000
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SUMMARY:Creston - SkillShare Saturdays – Sketchbook & Collage Club
DESCRIPTION:  \nCollage Club is back with a sketchbook twist! \nStarting with an old book\, we’ll use collage elements\, paint\, and whatever else we want to create a sketchbook or visual diary. Join us for an opportunity for free creative play! \nAll supplies provided! No registration required. \nThis is an adult programming event\, but children accompanied by a participating adult are very welcome to attend. \nThis is the last session in a three-part series of collage events. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sketchbook-collage-club/
LOCATION:Creston Valley Public Library\, 531 16 Ave S\, Creston\, BC\, V0B 1G5
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Valley Public Library":MAILTO:programs@crestonlibrary.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260321T210000
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SUMMARY:Nelson: Therese DesCamp Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nelson Library for the book launch of Hands Like Roots: Notes on an Entangled Contemplative Life.\nAuthored by New Denver resident Therese DesCamp\, the book weaves together science\, spirituality\, and a love of life. DesCamp integrates a grab-bag of knowledge—hydrology\, climate instability\, cognitive science\, embodiment—with her inner experiences of prayer and meditation. The resulting essays are accessible\, poetic\, vulnerable and surprising.\nDesCamp will discuss her book and answer your questions.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/therese-descamp-book/
LOCATION:Nelson Public Library\, 602 Stanley St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 1N4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T183000
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke - ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
DESCRIPTION:ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR\nHosted by RVAC in Collaboration with the Luft Cafe & Bar \nJoin us for Artist Socials ! These laid-back\, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community\, share ideas\, and socialize. There’s no set agenda—just good vibes and great conversation. You don’t need to be a member of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to attend\, so grab a friend or come ready to meet new ones. \nThursday\, March 26 6:30 – 8:00pm\nLüft Café & Bar – Gravity Haus 1500 1 St W\, Revelstoke\, BC\nAsk the server to point you to the right group\nAll welcome\, always\nOpen to all ages\, Everyone is Welcome\nNo bookings required
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rvac-artistsocial/
LOCATION:Luft Café and Bar\, VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W\, Revelstoke\, BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke - Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
DESCRIPTION:Poetry in the Gallery | FREE\nHosted by Emma Beck \nCome spend a free evening surrounded by poetry\, creativity\, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work\, share a favorite poem\, or just sit back and enjoy\, everyone is invited. Bring a warm drink\, settle into the cozy gallery space\, and let yourself be inspired. This is a relaxed\, judgment-free event where all voices are welcome—especially beginners! \nThursday\, March 26\n6:30pm – 8:00pm\nMarch Theme: Animal\nRVAC Main Gallery\, 320 Wilson st.\nAll forms of poetry welcome\nOpen to all ages\, Everyone is Welcome\nNo bookings required! \nFor our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights\, however please note that the last 45 minutes of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revelstoke-poetry-in-the-gallery-free-2/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Live Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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