Toby Theatre

Closed until March 22nd.

Friday, March 7th

6 – 11 p.m.: Pool tournament at the Summit YC.

7 p.m.: World Day of Prayer at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, Invermere.

7 – 9 p.m.: Night Delight at the DTSS theatre for astrophotos of stars, aurora and more by valley residents Arnr Larson and Bob Ede. Stories, astronomy and photo Q&A, displays, info and handouts for adults and kids. Presented by Invermere Under the Stars. Indoors, so see you there whatever our weather. All ages. Admission by donation.

7 – 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays open mic night at Pynelogs. All ages, licensed bar. $2 at the door. Visit www.columbiavalleyarts.com for more information.

Saturday, March 8th

6 p.m.: Syndicate Rail Jam series at Panorama. Open to both skiers and snowboarders. Cost $10. Come out, show your skills and have some fun. Competitors must be registered at Guest Services by 5 p.m. Prizes provided by Syndicate Boardshop. Also runs April 12th. For more information, contact [email protected] or go online to SkiPanorama.com.

6 – 11 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

7 p.m.: DTSS Theatre students present Say Something, a one-act play by Alaya Simpson at the DTSS Theatre. Tickets available at The Book Bar and DTSS for $5. This drama, written and produced by students, addresses serious and sensitive issues that adolescents are dealing with today. Not recommended for children.

Linda Putnam Invitational Ski Race at Panorama.

Panoramas Stampede Festival.This stampede-style festival pays tribute to Western Canadas heritage with cowboy cookouts and rodeo-inspired activities for kids and adults. On the schedule: tobogganing, live music, Rail Jams. Also runs March 9th.

Tuesday, March 11th

7 p.m.: Cinefest movie night presents Amour. Master director Michael Haneke creates a powerful and moving portrait of an elderly couple struggling with their mortality. French with English subtitles. At Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Tickets at the door, $10. Cash bar and light refreshments. All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., film begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12th

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.: Seniors Day at the Invermere Library on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

5 – 9 p.m.: Games night at the Summit Youth Centre.

6 p.m.: PJ Story Time at the Invermere Library. Runs the second Wednesday of each month.

6 p.m.: Columbia Valley Figure Skating Clubs annual skating carnival, We Got Rhythm, at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Tickets at the door, $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, $20 family. All proceeds go to support skating programs in the Columbia Valley. 50/50 program, prize draws, raffle, concession.

7 p.m.: Andrew Watt will be discussing the rare book used to prosecute witches in the 1600s, A Discourse on Magic by Martin DelRio at the Invermere Public Library following PJ Story Time.

7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Little League Baseball meeting at Manulife Securities office. Coaches, volunteers and umpires needed! Contact Brendan Donahue at 250-342-2112. Registration day will be April 14th at the Community Hall.

7 – 9 p.m.: CV Arts Council AGM at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. Election of officers and review of financial position. Join the CV Arts Board for birthday cake and refreshments to celebrate 100 years of Pynelogs. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, March 13th

5 – 9 p.m.: Challenges night at the Summit Youth Centre.

7 – 9 p.m.: ICAN Annual General Meeting at Lakeview Meadows Recreation Centre. All welcome to attend. Please consider joining the Board of Directors or becoming a volunteer. Contact 250-341-7888, www.icanbc.com or [email protected] for more information.

Saturday, March 15th

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Gogo Sisters annual Saint Patricks Day Tea at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. Admission is by donation, all proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign.

6 – 11 p.m.: Hang out night at the Summit Youth Centre.

Kootenay Freestyle Classic at Panorama. A two- day celebration of the art of skiing and ski culture. Featuring a Slopestyle Competition on Saturday, March 15th and a Mogul Competition on Sunday, March 16th. A BC Freestyle-sanctioned event. Information and registration online at www.pmfc.ca.

Sunday, March 16th

3 p.m.: Celebrate Ever-Fresh Musical Selections for Duo-Pianos and Voice by Wanda Seel, Donna Thiessen, and Barry Moore at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets at the door, $10 for Music Students, $15 for Seniors and $20 for adults, children 2/$5.

BC Tier 4 (Bantam) Provincial Hockey Championships at the Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena. Games from March 16th to March 19th. The Bantam Rockies play at the following times: March 16th – 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.; March 17th – 8 p.m.; March 18th – 8 p.m.; March 19th – 2 p.m. Opening ceremonies March 16th at 7:30 p.m., championship game will be played March 19th at 8 p.m. Come out and support your Rockies!

Monday, March 17th

7 p.m.: Bingo at the Canal Flats Civic Centre, on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Tuesday, March 18th

OPT clinic, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Invermere Health Unit. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Confidential service: low-cost birth control, and STI testing.

Thursday, March 20th

2 p.m.: Monthly Museum Meeting at the Windermere Valley Museum.

3 – 5 p.m.: EK Senior Caregivers Network, every 3rd Thursday in the Columbia Garden Village dining room. Caregiver support group meets the third Thursday of every month. For info call Darla at 250-342-2808.