Friday, June 10th

6:30 p.m.: Robert Larrabee at the Legion in Invermere. $35 ticket includes a chicken dinner. Reservations Required. Call 250-342-9517. Meat Draw and 50/50.

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

8 p.m.: Invermere leg of the Art Hawkins Great Canadian Ultimate Game is being held at J.A. Laird Elementary School. Funds support the accessibility and development of Ultimate Frisbee for children, youth and those with disabilities. Bring a red and white shirt and a $10 donation.

Saturday, June 11th

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: the Sneak Peak Book Sale will be held at Frater Landing. Library preschool story time from 11 a.m. also at this location. Fundraiser for Friends of the Library.

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

10 a.m.: 6th Annual Kootenay Krusher Mountain Bike Race presented by Nipika Mountain Resort and Bicycle Works. Must pre-register. Post-race barbeque and awards ceremony at Nipika Day Lodge included.

2 p.m.: Windermere Valley Museum hosts an Open House, featuring Uses of the Lake. Cake and Refreshments served. Admission by donation.

5 – 8 p.m.: Family friendly street party on 8th Ave in front of Peppis to celebrate the life of Tim Goldie. 7 p.m.: Join in an Evening of Songs of Peace and Freedom at Christ Church Trinity to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Windermere Valley Shared Ministry. 7:30 p.m.: Robert Larrabee at the Legion in Invermere. $20/ticket. Reservations Required. Call 250-342-9517. Meat draw and 50/50.

Sunday, June 12th

10:30 a.m.: Celebrational Service for the 50th Anniversary of the Windermere Valley Shared Ministry at Christ Church Trinity. Lunch to follow.

1 – 3 p.m.: 2nd Annual Hike the Hoodoos for Hospice. For more details contact Hike Coordinator, Susan Malone 778-526-5143 or [email protected].

Monday, June 13th

9 a.m.: The Radium Course hosts the Texas Scramble style Ram Into Summer golf tournament in support of Tourism Radium and the Radium Chamber of Commerce. Registration 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m. $103.95 per person. Register at 250-347-9331 or email [email protected].

Tuesday, June 14th

Pynelogs Art Show featuring artists Sherry Mallach, Alice Hale, Cat McDiarmid and Jane Murray. Show continues until June 26th.

5:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Learning to Learn Plus – a CBAL free workshop focusing on reading, writing and numeracy. Learn to create a word document, create a simple Excel spreadsheet and turn them into a pdf file for safe emailing. Runs for 3 weeks on Tuesday and Thursday. Contact Leanne Brooks for more information and to pre-register at 250-341-5683 or [email protected].

7 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Theatre: Wildsight presents the film River of No Return. Follow newlyweds Isaac and Bjornen Babcock as they take on the wilderness including wolves, elk, sheep, dippers and more during their year long honeymoon deep in the untamed heart of Idaho. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15th

8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every first and third Wednesday from April thru October at The Springs golf course. Breakfast $10. Everyone welcome.

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

2 p.m.: Genealogy Group at Columbia Gardens Coffee Room. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

6 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley hosts its AGM at the Circle Cafe. Refreshments served.

7 p.m.: The Special Olympics AGM is being held at College of the Rockies, Invermere Campus.

7:30 p.m.: David Thompson Secondary School Band Year End Junior Concert featuring Bands 8, 9 and Junior Stage Band at the DTSS Gym. Admission by donation.

Thursday, June 16th

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Wild Ideas at Circle Cafe, hosted by Wildsight. Junes topic is Grow It Yourself, a Q & A with the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council about invasive plants and healthy alternatives for your garden. www.wildsight.ca/wildideasinvermere.

7 – 9 p.m.: Pynelogs Artists Opening featuring Sherry Mallach, Alice Hale, Cat McDiarmid and Jane Murray. Show continues until June 26th.

7:30 p.m.: DTSS Band Year End Senior Concert featuring the Concert Band and Stage Band at the DTSS Gym. Admission by donation.

Friday, June 17th

Fairmont Hot Springs Resorts (FHSR) Long Drive Competition at Fairmont Airport. See how far you can drive the ball down the 6000 runway! Open to everyone, $15 for 3 balls ($10 for children 12 & under).

12 – 8 p.m. Invermere Art Walk. Walk through the Invermere Art Galleries every Friday throughout the summer until September 9th.

5 p.m.: Summit Youth Centre Reach Your Peak Climbing Program. A 4 week climbing program with a certified climbing coach. Meet at the centre.

8 p.m.: Music Bingo at Mountain Flowers at FHSR. Hear a song, dab it down, make a bingo and win a prize! Everyone welcome. Food and drink specials all night.

9 p.m.: Live Music at Bears Paw at FHSR. Valley favourite Billy Kulyk and Friends kick off the Beer Festival weekend. Everyone welcome. Food and drink specials.