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2012, July 6 – Out & About

Toby Theatre

• July 6th, 8 p.m.: The Avengers.
• July 7th, 9th -10th, 8 p.m.: The Lorax
• July 11th – 13th, 8 p.m.: The Hunger Games
For info: www.tobytheatre.com.

Friday, July 6th:

• 9 – 11 a.m.: Free Stampede breakfast at Fire’d Up (formerly The Melting Pot). Donations generously accepted to support the Radium Fire Department.
• 10:30 a.m.: Preschool storytime at the Invermere Public Library. Every Friday throughout the summer. For info: 250-342-6416.
• 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Grades 1 – 5 drop-in program at the Invermere Public Library. Every Friday through out the summer. For info; 250-342-6416.
• 4 p.m.: Edgewater’s 100th year celebration weekend. Self-directed historical walk of Edgewater. Visit historical sites and learn about their history. Runs until Sunday at 4 p.m.
• 4 – 8 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market. For info: 250-347-9331.
• 7 – 9 p.m.: Music on Main with The Halfsacks in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

Saturday, July 7th:

• 8 – 11 a.m.: Pancake breakfast served at the Edgewater Legion Hall. $5 per person.
• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Fairmont Lions Club Garage Sale at Real Storage, Windermere.
• 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Farmers Market in downtown Invermere.
• 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.: Steamboat Mountain Music Festival at Edgewater School. Local musicians as well as headliners John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Maria in the Shower, and more. Visit www.steamboatmtnmusicfest.ca or phone: 250-347-9860.
• 5 – 8 p.m.: Spaghetti dinner at the Edgewater Hall. $10 per adult, $5 for kids 12 and under. Fundraiser for the Edgewater Ball Diamond.
• 7 – 9 p.m.: Music on Main with Oso Simple in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

Sunday, July 8th:

• 9 a.m. – 12 noon: Pancake breakfast in celebration of Edgewater’s 100th year celebration. Served at the Edgewater Community Hall. $5 per adult, $3 for kids.
• 10 a.m.: Edgewater 100th Celebration Parade down main street.
• 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Summer Sunday Afternoon Picnic at the Elk Park Ranch. For info: tklarsen1@hotmail.com.
• 12 noon – 4 p.m.: Family activities and events at Edgewater Community Hall and around town.
• 12 noon: 20th Annual Coca-Cola Parent and Child Golf Tournament at Radium Resort. $79 per team, includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, and prize presentation. For info: 250-347-6266.
• 1 p.m.: Duck race down the flume. Purchase your duck by noon Sunday. Available at Edgewater Hall, Legion and from event organizers in advance. $5 per duck. Proceeds go to the Edgewater Ball Diamond.
For info and to purchase a duck: 250-347-9554, 250-347-0044.
• 2 p.m.: Heritage Tea at the Edgewater Legion. $5 per person.

Tuesday, July 9th:

• Take a Kid to the Course – Juniors play free with paying adult at most golf courses around the Columbia Valley between July 9th – 13th. For info and restrictions please contact your local pro shop.
• 9 a.m. – 12 noon: Vacation Bible School ”Sky” at Lake Windermere Alliance Church. Runs for five days until Friday. For info: 250-342-9535.

Friday, July 13th:

• 4 – 8 p.m.: Market on Main, Radium Hot Springs. Farmer and craft market. For info: 250-347-9331.
• 7 – 9 p.m.: Music on Main with John C and Swanee in Radium Hot Springs. For info: 250-347-9331.

Saturday., July 14th:

• Heart of the Rockies – Kids of Steel triathlon in Invermere. For info visit: www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.
• Hoodstock Outdoor Music Festival in Fairmont Hot Springs. Food, vendors, beer garden. All ages welcome. Tickets are $25 in advance. $30 at the door. Kids 12 – 18 are $15. Children 6 – 11 are $5 and under 5 are free. For info visit: www.hoodstock.info. Gate opens at noon., music starts at 2 p.m.
• 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: The BIG Book Sale hosted by Invermere Public Library at Invermere Community Hall. All funds raised support the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.

Sunday, July 15th:

• Heart of the Rockies Triathlon, an Olympic distance triathlon in Invermere. For info visit: www.heartoftherockiestri.ca.
• 2:30 p.m.: Sounds of Summer Variety Concert at the Windermere Community Hall. A tribute to Ann Abar. Michael Bridge, Luke Persson, Marty and Elijah Beingessner. $15 per adult, $10 for seniors and kids. Five and under are free. For info: 250-341-3383.

Tuesday, July 17th:

• 7 p.m.: Sandy Bonny, author of The Sometimes Lake will be at the Invermere Public Library. For info: 250-342-6416.
• An artist show, Innocavation: A fresh look at Art, featuring Joshua Estabrooks, Jim Robertson, Deanna Gauthier, Japhy Hunt, Kyle Burley, Caio Paagman and Patrick Markle at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Go to www.columbiavalleyarts.com or phone: 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, July 18th:

• 8 p.m.: 8th annual Pynestock Concert at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Two hours of peace and music. Tickets are $12 per person at The Book Bar or at Pynelogs. For info visit: www.columbiavalleyarts.com or phone: 250-342-4423.

Thursday, July 19th:

• 10 a.m.: Norden the Magician at Christ Church Trinity, 110 7th Avenue. Free admission. For info: 250-342-6416.

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