Friday, May 1st

1 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge at Invermere Seniors Hall every Wednesday and Friday, $2. Everyone welcome.

5 p.m.: May 1st – May 3rd, orienteering training and coaching camp in Invermere. For more information visit kootenayorienteering.com/events/view/1833.

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.

Saturday, May 2nd

5 p.m.: Hospice Society 3rd Annual Butterfly Gala at Radium Resort. Tickets $50. 3 – course meal, live entertainment by Bruce Childs and Valley Forged. Silent, live and dessert auction.

7 p.m.: Play Whist at the Columbia Garden Village in the coffee room every Saturday.

8 p.m.: Copper City Saloon presents Canada Star Boxing Fight, Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. Advanced Tickets $10 at Front Desk only.

9 p.m.: The Killer Rollbots presents Fantastic Four at Station Neighbourhood Pub. $5 cover, live music, Raffle Prizes and the official release of Kick Ass Coffee Cream Ale from Arrowhead Brewing Company.

Sunday, May 3rd

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.: Jam night at Saftas every Sunday.

Monday, May 4th

Wings Over the Rockies Festival from May 4th to 10th at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Art Gallery and various locations throughout the Columbia Valley. For more infomation visit columbiavalleyarts.com.

Tuesday, May 5th

1:30 – 3 p.m.: Play Crib at Columbia Garden Village in the coffee room every Tuesday.

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

7 p.m.: Windermere Valley Child Care Society General Meeting at WVCCS in the preschool room. Parents, caregivers and general public are welcome to attend.

7 – 8:30 p.m.: Get Started on Vegetable Gardening at Groundswells Community Greenhouse at 15th Ave and Westridge Dr. For more information email [email protected] or phone 250-342-3337.

Wednesday, May 6th

Wings over the Rockies Bighorn Sheep virtual tour and educational presentation at Radium Hot Springs Visitor Centre. To register visit wingsovertherockies.org.

10 – 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play. Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. Ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. Visit groundswellnetwork.ca.

Thursday, May 7th

12 – 1 p.m.: Ask a Librarian / Drop-in tech support at the Invermere Public Library, every Thursday. For more info, go to invermere.bclibrary.ca.

5 – 6 p.m.: Every Thursday evening, enjoy the Wine Tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lobby. Learn about BC wines from our in-house sommelier. $10 per person.

6:30 p.m.: Master Horseman and International exhibitor Paul Dufresne will be performing at the Brisco Riding Club arena. $15 for adults; under 14 is free. For more information, call 250-688-0280.

7 p.m.: Minor Hockey AGM at the District of Invermere offices.

7 p.m.: Join Emily Molloy (Brave) and Corrina Keeling (Say Yes) at Saftas in Invermere.

7 p.m.: Texas Hold em Tournament every Thursday at Invermere Legion.

Friday, May 8th

7:30 p.m.: Valley Voices Spring Concert May 8th – 9th at Christ Church Trinity. Tickets available at Tiffanys Thredz in Invermere, Purple Cow Gift Shop in Fairmont and Meet on Higher Ground in Radium.

Saturday, May 9th

6 – 8 p.m.: Pooch Plunge at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. The pool goes to the dogs in support of GALS and the SPCA. Bring your family and doggie out for some fun. $10/ dog, registration required 1-800-663-4979 ext 6056. For more information visit fairmonthotsprings.com or call 250-342-6030.

Tuesday, May 12th

7 – 8:30 p.m.: Rot On! Competent Composting at Groundswells Community Greenhouse 15th Ave. and Westridge Dr. For more information email [email protected] or phone 250-342-3337.

Wednesday, May 13th

10 – 11 a.m.: Preschoolers and Parents, Plant and Play. Runs every Wednesday morning for 6 weeks. Ends May 13th. By donation, pre-registration requested. Visit groundswellnetwork.ca.

7:30 p.m.: Windermere Valley Rural Range Resource Patrol AGM at Lions Hall, at the crossroads.

Thursday, May 14th

5 – 6 p.m.: Every Thursday evening, enjoy the Wine Tasting in the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Lobby. Learn about BC wines from our in-house sommelier. $10 per person.

7 – 9 p.m.: The BC Wolf Cull: Science meets ethics, ecology and politics meeting at Pynelogs Cultural Centre, hosted by Wolf Awareness, featuring guest speaker Brad Hill. For more information visit wolfawarenessinc.org or contact Sadie Parr at [email protected].

Friday, May 15th

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: From May 15th May 28th Permaculture Design Certification at the College of the Rockies and Groundswell Community Greenhouse 15th Ave. and Westridge Dr. For more information email [email protected] or call 250-342-3337.

May 15 Sun, May 17, Crescent Heights Senior High School Reunion, Calgary, 100th Celebration. 1019-1st Street N.W. To register visit crescentheightsalumni.ca or call 1-855-424-2586.

Invermere Library Hours

Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.