Friday, June 26th
Summer at Panorama opening weekend. Start with the Mile 1 Express for downhill mountain biking & hiking, the pools & waterslides, PanoKids camps and more.
5 – 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk, every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca .
5- 8 p.m.: Effusion gallery hosts the new work and demo by Connie Geerts and Karyn Chopiks trunk show.
6 p.m.: SYC Karaoke Night.
6 p.m.: Spring into summer with dancing and steak sandwiches with band FreeLee at Invermere Legion. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Please call 250-342-9517.
Saturday, June 27th
9 – 11 a.m.: Legion Summer Market begins. Crafts, used books, hot dog concession and more. Every Saturday at the Invermere Legion.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Purcell Mountain Painters Art Show & Sale at the Village Country Inn, corner of St. Joseph and Canyon Avenue, Radium. Local Artists at work.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery shows Sandy Graves and David Langevin, until July 3.
6:30 – 9 p.m.: Film festival featuring all paddle sports, hosted by Adventure Paddle School, at Invermere Community Hall. Tickets $10 at Syndicate.
7 p.m.: Mountainside Clubhouse, Fairmont. Live entertainment with The McToogle Trio performing.
7 p.m.: SYC Movie and popcorn night.
Sunday, June 28th
5 – 7 p.m.: Wildsights Look Outside photo contest wrap up party at Pynelogs. Everyone Welcome. For more information email invermere@wildsight.ca.
Monday, June 29th
6:30 p.m.: Drop-in Ultimate Frisbee for adults/youth (15+) at Laird Elementary Field. Free of charge & beginners welcome. No equipment required. Ultimate is a great workout in a relaxed atmosphere with some friendly competition!
Tuesday, June 30th
5 p.m.: Re-Dedication ceremony of the new Cenotaph Park followed by official ribbon cutting and BBQ hosted by Royal Canadian Legion.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Eagle Ranch Resort has live music on the patio every Tuesday. This week features Dos Equis.
Wednesday, July 1st
12:01 a.m.: Canada Day Fireworks hosted by Kinsmen Club of Windermere Valley. Best viewing is from James Chabot Provincial Park.
All day, free to attend Fairmont Hot Springs Canada Day celebration. Live music, barbecue, face painting, cake and more!
11 a.m.: Canada Day Parade, Main Street, Invermere.
12:30 – 3 p.m.: Mountain Mosaic Festival of Arts at Kinsmen Beach and Pynelogs Cultural Centre green space. For more information visit columbiavalleyarts.com
3 p.m.: Build a Boat Contest at Kinsmen Beach.
4 – 9 p.m.: Radiums Canada Day Celebration at Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre. Market on Main with music by Dos Equis. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
10:30 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Canada Day Fireworks.
Thursday, July 2nd
2015 Horsethief Hideout Memorial Motorcycle Rally, July 2nd – 5th. Advance tickets $50 until June 28th, or $60 at the gate. Tickets available at Tiffanys Thredz in Invermere. For more information visit horsethiefhideout.com or call 250-347-6406.
1 – 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at the Invermere Library every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer. Complete our weekly Build It activity. Reading logs & prizes are available.
Friday, July 3rd
Lorraine Blancher Ladies bike weekend. Women Only Mountain Bike Park skills camp at Panorama Mountain Resort.
Music and Market on Main every Friday from July 3 to August 28 at the Radium Visitor Centre. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
9 – 11 a.m.: Stampede pancake breakfast at FireD up. Breakfast and burgers fundraiser for Radium Hot Springs Fire Department. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
5 – 8 p.m.: Invermere on the Lake Art Walk every Friday. For more information visit theartwalk.ca.
Saturday, July 4th
8 a.m: Inaugural Toby Creek Race until July 5th. Clinics, training, racing and cash prizes. For more information visit panoramaresort.com/event-details/index.cfm?eID=289&occID=4547
10 a.m.: 1st Annual Hike for Hospice. It is an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Columbia Valley, get some exercise, have some fun and support the Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley. Participants are asked to register ahead of time so we can provide you with your own webpage that you can then e-mail to your family and friends. Get your pledge forms from the Hospice Office or Invermere Home Hardware.
5 p.m.: Symphony of the Mountain in Kimberley. Ride the chairlift to the top of Northstar Mountain and enjoy this outdoor concert while looking out towards the Rockies. For more information contact 250-427-4919, kimberleyarts@gmail.com or visit symphonyonthemountain.com
Tuesday, July 7th
Lions Charity Golf Day at Copper Point Golf Course. $65 per person. Phone 250-341-3392 to register.
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Adventure Radium at Brents Shack, ages 5-8, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from July 7 to August, 27th. $5 drop in fee/ child; $25 / child summer fee; $50 family fee. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
10 a.m.: The Purple Pirate, Summer Reading Club performer will be at Columbia Garden Village.The Purple Pirate is a childrens entertainer sponsored by The Kootenay Library Federation.
1 – 3:30 p.m.: Adventure Radium at Brents Shack, ages 8-9, from July 7 to August 27th. $5 drop in fee/ child; $25 / child summer fee; $50 family fee. Visit www.radiumhotsprings.com for details.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Eagle Ranch Resort has live music on the patio every Tuesday. This week features Smarty Pants.
