Friday, August 7th
4 – 9 p.m.: Radiums Music and Market on Main every Friday until August 28th. Music on Main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
5 – 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows 20 new painters, 20 new paintings on exhibition, August 7th – 8th.
5 – 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.
6 p.m.: Roast beef dinner at the Invermere Legion with live music by Ted Alexander. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517.
7 – 10 p.m.: Fresh Fridays Open Mic at Pynelogs. Showcasing young talent from the valley. All ages, licensed bar. First Friday of every month.
10 p.m.: Hoodoo Grill hosts The Steadies. No cover.
Saturday, August 8th
8 a.m.: 20th Annual Loop the Lake. Visit loopthelake.bc.ca.
9 – 11 a.m.: Legion Summer market, Saturdays at the Invermere Legion. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Sandpiper studio live glassblowing August 8th and 9th. For more information visit www.sandpiperstudio.ca or call the studio 778-963-0194.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Headwaters Art show at Fairmont Lions Den.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: The Art of Five art show being held at the CPR Lodge, 1720 – 4th Avenue, Invermere, featuring art from three local artists and two artists from the Purcell Mountain painters.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: 7th Annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour August 8th – 9th. Explore artists studios, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Visit cbculturetour.com or call 250-505-5505 or 1-877-505-7355 for more information.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Sandpiper Studio 6th annual open house show and sale August 8th and 9th. For more information visit www.sandpiperstudio.ca or call the studio 778-963-0194.
12 p.m.: 39th Annual Lakeside Paragliding event. Hang glider and para glider pilots take off from Mt.Swansea and land in water targets at James Chabot Beach.
6 p.m.: Live music by Ted Alexander at Invermere Legion. Meat Draw and 50/50.
Sunday, August 9th
8 a.m.: Lake Windermere open water swim starting at James Chabot Provincial Park/ Athalmer beach.
9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: The 6th Annual Summer Splash at James Chabot Provincial Park. Come out and enjoy free family water-based fun, including games, education, races and much more!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers Markets on Sundays at Fairmont Ridge Mall, until August 16th.
Monday, August 10th
6:30 p.m.: Mondays in August, drop-in Ultimate Frisbee for adults/youth (15+) at Laird Elementary Field. Free of charge & beginners welcome. No equipment required.
9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film The Boxtrolls.
Tuesday, August 11th
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Oso Simple entertains on the deck at the Eagle Ranch clubhouse. No cover.
Wednesday, August 12th
6:30 p.m.: Twilight Storytime at the library. Bring a blanket & be prepared for an outdoor storytime and craft.
Thursday, August 13th
12 p.m.: Seniors Lunch at the Invermere Legion. $5 at the door. RSVP by calling 250-342-9281 ext 1227 or emailing [email protected].
5 – 8 p.m.: Free Live Music at Pothole Park every Thursday.
Friday, August 14th
4 – 9 p.m.: Radiums Music and Market on Main every Friday until August 28th. Music on Main starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
5 – 8 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Client Photos Become Artist Creations exhibition till August 14 – 15.
5 – 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk from June 19th to September 11th every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.
6 p.m.: Pork dinner at the Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.
Saturday, August 15th
9 – 11 a.m.: Legion Summer market, Saturdays at the Invermere Legion. Crafts, baking, used books, hot dog concession and more.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers and Artists Market, downtown Invermere.
10 a.m.: Radium Public Librarys Teddy Bear Picnic at Legends Field. Children aged 3-5 are invited to search for teddy bears. Music and refreshments. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.
2 p.m.: Columbia Wetlands Paddle with the Invermere Legion. $50/canoe for a 2 hour trip including all equipment. Meet at Columbia River Kayak. Call 250.342.2589 for more information.
1 – 3:30 p.m.: Rotary Gardens Radium Hot Springs Grand Opening celebration and Sponsor thank you. Everyone welcome. Come take a stroll throughout the gardens. Free light refreshments and snacks. Located behind the Parks Canada building on Columbia Ave. in Radium.
Sunday, August 16th
9 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast every Sunday at the Edgewater Legion.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Fairmont Farmers Markets on Sundays at Fairmont Ridge Mall, until August 16th.
6 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs features The Ramblers at Mountainside Grille. Includes a buffet dinner and 1 glass of beer or wine. $25/person. Music at 7 p.m.
Monday, August 17th
9 p.m.: Movie in the Mountains at Pothole Park, featuring the film Dinosaur Island.
