Friday, December 18th

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Caf.

6:30 p.m.: Turkey Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Reservations Recommended. Please call 250-342-9517. Meat draw and 50/50.

Saturday, December 19th

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Fairmont Ski Hill opens.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Newhouse Micro Homes Open House. Come and see what all the buzz is about. In front of Newhouse Multi Storage at 450 Laurier St, Invermere. For more information visit newhousemircohomes.com

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Santas Cabin. Come get a photo with Santa, and dont forget to tell him what you want for Christmas at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

11 a.m.: Invermere Library Pre-school Storytime drop in for stories and a craft.

5:30 p.m.: WVMWC Live music Christmas jam until closing at the Station Pub. To benefit the Food Bank and Christmas Bureau optional admission: Food Bank item or cash donation.

7:30 p.m.: CV Rockies vs. Creston Valley Thundercats at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena.

Monday, December 21st

2 p.m.: The Shortest Day at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. A series of 28 short films will be screened. Part of a worldwide event.

7 p.m.: Lake Windermere District Lions Club meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at CVCC/Lions Hall Highway 93/95, Invermere. Contact 250-345-0171.

7 p.m.: Canal Flats Civic Centre Christmas Bingo. $500 Bonanza, $500 Free Game, door prizes. For more Information call 350-349-5447.

Tuesday, December 22nd

6 – 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at Radium Public Library.

Wednesday, December 23rd

7 p.m.: Texas Hold em Tournament moved to Wednesday for Dec.23 and 30th at Invermere Legion. $35 buy in.

Thursday, December 24th

9 – 10:30 a.m.: Pancake breakfast with Santa at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, $5/person.

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Find the Elf on Fairmont Ski Hill for prizes.

5:30 – 7 p.m.: 30th annual Torchlight Parade at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Family Ski Area, dozens of skiers and their blazing torches wind down the slopes through the darkness during this annual event a cherished tradition that kicks off the holiday season at the resort. Fireworks at 6 p.m.

8 p.m.: Annual Christmas Eve fireworks, Conrad Kain Park Wilmer. Bonfires and free hot chocolate.If you would like to make a donation please call 250-342-9470.

Friday, December 25th

Legion Closed till December 29.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: The 8th annual Christmas Day Soak at Fairmont Hot Springs. Free entry with donation to the Columbia Valley food bank.

5 – 7 p.m.: Radium Feastival, a village Christmas dinner at LaCabina Ristorante in Radium Hot Springs Best Western Plus Prestige Inn. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.

Saturday, December 26th

39th Annual Invermere-Radium Christmas Bird Count. For more Information call Randy at 250-688-6694 or email at [email protected].

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Hockey Day at Bears Paw Bar & Grill. Canada vs USA.

Sunday, December 27th

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Caf.

2 – 7 p.m.: Screening of Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods at Pynelogs Cultural Centre. $5 for children, $12 for adults. A feature length film based on the long running cartoon series Asterix.

2 p.m.: Bishops Book Store and Coffee Lounge, Local author Scott Hay will be showcasing his memoir Bleeding Hearts.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Skating party at our rink (weather permitting)

Monday, December 28th

9 :30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Snow Snake Hunt on Fairmont Ski Hill.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Elf Cookie Decorating. Come decorate cookies with our Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Christmas Elf at Misty Waters Caf.

10 a.m.: Bavin Glassworks show and sale, next to Canadian The Spirit of Totems featuring artwork by renowned local artists Pat and Ryan Bavin.

Tuesday, December 29th

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Library on shortened hours Dec. 29,30,31 and Jan.2.

12 – 2 p.m.: Skating party at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort rink (weather permitting).

6 – 8 p.m.: Lego Club every Tuesday at Radium Public Library.

Wednesday, December 30th

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Library on shortened hours Dec. 29,30,31 and Jan.2

Invermere Library Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 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.

Windermere Valley Museum Hours

Tuesday: 12 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Research: 7 – 9 p.m.

Invermere Thrift Store Hours

Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. 4 p.m.

Radium Thrift Store Hours

Thursday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 12 – 4 p.m.