Friday, July 8th

9 – 11 a.m.: 8th Annual Stampede Pancake Breakfast at FireD Up in Radium. Cost by donation in support of the Radium Hot Springs Fire Department.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Junior Naturalist Program for children ages 6-12, runs July 1st through August 27th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Redstreak Campground Theatre. Cost $5 per child. Parents call 250-347-6525 to register. Drop ins are also welcome!

11 a.m.: Pop-up Story Time every Friday in July and August around the valley; July 8th, 22nd and 29th in Invermere; July 15th in Edgewater. For exact locations visit invermere.bclibrary.ca or call 250-342-6416.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at FHSR. For ages 5-18. $20 + GST. For info contact Katrina Owens at 604-303-6766 or [email protected].

12 – 8 p.m. Second Annual Art Walk. Stroll through seven Invermere Art Galleries and Studios every Friday from July 1st until September 2nd.

4 – 9 p.m.: Music and Market on Main at Radium Visitor Information Centre every Friday in July and August. Market from 4 – 9 p.m., Music from 7 – 9 p.m. Visit radiumhotsprings.com for details.

5 – 8 p.m.: Join Alex Fong at Artym Gallery in support of the Westside Legacy Trail.

6:30 p.m.: Pesto Chicken at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. $17.50. Reservations Recommended. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

7 p.m.: Columbia Valley Car Club meeting at Rocky River Grill. All car enthusiasts welcome! For more info, call Vicki at 250 342-1257.

7 – 9 p.m.: Invermere Roller Rink open at the Curling Centre every Friday. Also Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is $5.

Saturday, July 9th

34th Annual Heart of the Rockies kids event, Young Hearts Triathlon, for ages four to 15. For info and to register visit www.heartoftherockiestriathlon.ca.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers & Artists Market in downtown Invermere. Every Saturday from June 11th until September 10th.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Branch 71 Legion Market – Crafts, Baking, Home Based Businesses. BBQ with breakfast sandwiches, brats, burgers, more.

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Wild Nature Tours – Fairmont Family Walk, hosted by Wildsight. A playful guided walk with games and a craft, geared for children aged 4-7 yrs and their parents. Kids $15, adults $20; www.wildnaturetours.ca/invermere.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Canucks Junior Golf Week at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. For children and youth 5-18 years of age. $20 + GST. Contact Katrina Owens for more info at 604-303-6766 or [email protected].

12:30 p.m.: Edmontons Electronic rock band Brother Octopus plays a free afternoon show at Saftas.

6:30 p.m.: West Indies Dinner at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Sold Out!

7:30 p.m.: Soiree En Blanc – a dinner in white at a secret location. Call 250-688-9664, email [email protected] or visit SoireEnBlanc.ca for tickets.

Sunday, July 10th

34th Annual Heart of the Rockies Triathlon. Race includes swimming, cycling and running. For info and to register visit www.heartoftherockiestriathlon.ca.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Fairmont Market at Fairmont Hot Springs. Every Sunday from July 10th to August 14th.

12 – 3 p.m.: Family Community Picnic and Social on Museum grounds to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. Free picnic lunch and music. Bring own lawn chair. Everyone welcome!

9 p.m.: Enjoy Yuk Yuks Stand Up Comedy at Horsethief Creek Pub & Eatery in Radium. Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the door.

Monday, July 11th

Dusk: Movies in the Mountains at Pothole Park, downtown Invermere. Every Monday in July and August.

Tuesday, July 12th

7 a.m. – Dusk: Lake Windermere District Lions Charity Golf Day on The Point Course at Copper Point Golf Club. Green fees for the day will be donated by the Lions Club to assist Fort McMurray community rebuilding. Call 250-341-3392 to book a tee time.

10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museums Childrens Program for six to 10 years old. Program runs every Tuesday until August 23rd. Visit windermerevalleymuseum.ca for details.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Pynelogs Art Show featuring Kyle MacDonald, Dale Hunt and Gerry George. Show continues until July 24th.

Wednesday, July 13th

11:45 a.m.: The Rotary Club of Invermere meets every Wednesday at the Curling Rink.

Thursday, July 14th

1 – 4 p.m.: Summer Reading Club at Invermere Library every Thursday to August 25th. Grades 1 to 5.

2 p.m.: Seniors Tea at the Invermere Library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month. If you require transportation, contact the library at 250-342-6416.

5 – 6 p.m.: Wine tasting in the FHSR every Thursday. Enjoy four B.C. wines with the in-house Sommelier. Everyone welcome. $15 per person or $25 for two.

5 – 8 p.m.: Beach Party at Kinsmen Beach, every Thursday in July and August.

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Community Invasive Weed Pull at Sinclair Creek in Radium. Join Wildsight in making a difference for our native grasslands. RSVP to [email protected] or 250-341-6898 by July 12th.

6:30 p.m.: Texas Hold Em Tournament at the Invermere Legion every Thursday. $35 buy in.

7 – 9 p.m.: Artist Party featuring Kyle MacDonald, Dale Hunt & Gerry George at Pynelogs Art Gallery. Show continues until July 24th.