Friday, October 24th

9 a.m.: Headbanger Festival: Come out and enjoy a relaxing and educational weekend in Radium Hot Springs, and see the Big Boys in action! Adults $10, children under 12 $5. Events are geared around the annual rut which happens in and around Radium. There will be educational talks, tours and much more until October 26th. For further information, visit [email protected] or call 250- 347-6455. To register visit radiumhotsprings.ca/events.

Saturday, October 25th

10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library Halloween crafts by Vera.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop, hosted by Painted Aspen Studio, at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $200, runs through October 26th. Register by contacting [email protected] or call 250-409-5100.

10:30 a.m.: 2nd annual Monster Mash Dash, downtown Invermere. Costume contest, sweet aid stations, lunch, post-event trick or treating. Register online for the walk or run: monstermashdash.ca.

12 p.m.: Lulu Lemon yoga jam and trunk show at Pothole Park. Free yoga class, free snacks, music and travelling store. If weather is bad, location will change to Defining Yoga Studio. For more information visit definingyoga.ca

2 p.m.: Edgewater – Radium Hospital Auxiliary Annual Halloween Tea and Bake Sale. Admission $5, at the Edgewater Legion Hall.

3 – 8 p.m.: Climbing wall open at J.A. Laird School every Saturday and Sunday.

8 p.m – 1 a.m.: Edgewaters Infamous Halloween Dance at Edgewater Hall. Dance, snacks, and prizes. $10 a ticket available at Pips Country Store, Edgewater post office, Brisco General Store and Blue Dog Cafe. For more information visit facebook.com/ERSevents or call 250-347-6489.

Sunday, October 26th

7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Gymnastics Association AGM (Glacier Peaks Gymnastics) at Rocky River Grill, new board members urgently needed.

Tuesday, October 28th

5 – 9 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre( SYC). Join us for October Birthdays, cake tonight!

7:30 pm.: At Pynelogs, Robert Bruce – Silent Films with live piano. Tickets $15, Children $12, available at Tiffanys Thredz and at Pynelogs. For more information visit columbiavalleyarts.com or call 250-342-4423.

Wednesday, October 29th

4 – 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for wifi video games and pool.

7 – 9:30 p.m.: Join the crew of The Dimestore Fishermen for a fishing-themed trivia night at the Station Pub. An Abu Garcie fishing rod and tackle bag are the grand prize.

Thursday, October 30th

5 – 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Foosball Tournament.

7 p.m.: Wilmer Community Club Annual General Meeting at the Wilmer Hall. Everyone welcome.

Friday, October 31st

8 a.m.: The Rocky Mountain Rally returns to Invermere. Some of the best off-road drivers in North America come to Invermere for this exciting event. For information visit rockymountainrally.com or Facebook.

12 p.m.: Soup lunch at the Edgewater Legion. $6. Last Friday of each month.

4 p.m.: Zombie Walk. Meet at Pot Hole Park, shuffle to the Station Pub. Free for all ages. Prizes for best zombie costume.

6 – 8:30 p.m.: Booktacular Fright Night at the Invermere Public Library. Drop-in for tricks and treats, stories, and crafts on Halloween night.

6 – 11 p.m.: SYC. Join us for Halloween Extravaganza. Scary movie marathon, haunted house, dance and prizes for best costumes.

Saturday, November 1st

10 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Library new Lego Club. Ages 5 and up.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Home Hardware Customer Appreciation Day. Free Beef on a Bun (donations gladly accepted for the CV Food Bank).

6 – 11 p.m.: SYC.. Join us for hang out night.

6:30 pm. Doors open, Songwriters in the Valley CD release Party at Pynelogs. Tickets $10, Children 13 and under $5. 7 pm Show Starts.

Monday, November 3rd

7 p.m.: All Candidates Forum for Canal Flats at the Canal Flats Civic Centre.

Tuesday, November 4th

10 – 11:30 a.m.: Free Public Mass Flu Clinics; Edgewater Legion, 4858 Cordillera Avenue Edgewater. Bring your Care Card. For more information contact your local public health office Interior Health – Invermere Health Unit 1-250-342-2360 or visit interiorhealth.ca.

5 – 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for wifi, Netflix and video games.

Wednesday, November 5th

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Social Enterprise/ENP workshop at Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, 19+, $50. An overview of the steps taken in planning and developing a social enterprise (non-profits that earn revenues). More information at [email protected] or call 1-855-510-2227.

4 – 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for wifi, Netflix and video games.

Thursday, November 6th

3.30 p.m.: Youth Advisory Committee for grades 5 -7. Contact the Invermere Public Library for more information 250-342-6416.

5 – 9 p.m.: SYC. Join us for a cooking workshop and free food.

Friday, November 7th

13th Annual East Kootenay/Fairmont Hot Springs Wine Festival (November 7-8): Individual tickets and lodging packages available at fairmonthotsprings.com

6 – 11 p.m.: SYC. Join us for a Foosball Tournament and Remembrance day posters.

Invermere Library Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Radium Hot Springs Library Hours

Tuesday: 6 – 8 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday: 1 – 4 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.