Friday, September 2nd
12 – 8 p.m.: Second Annual Art Walk. Stroll through seven Invermere Art Galleries and Studios. Last one of the season!
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.
7 – 9 p.m.: Invermere Roller Rink at the Curling Centre every Friday. Also Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Cost $5.
9 p.m.: Valley Forged plays at the Farside in Fairmont.
Saturday, September 3rd
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Invermere Farmers & Artists Market in downtown Invermere. Saturdays until Sept. 10th.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Branch 71 Legion Market – Crafts, Baking, Home Based Businesses, BBQ and more.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Customer Appreciation Day at Canal Flats Family Pantry. Face painting, free burgers, smokies, prizes and more.
6:30 p.m.: Meat Draw and 50/50 at Branch 71 Legion in Invermere. Every Saturday.
9 p.m.: Valley Forged plays at the Farside in Fairmont.
Sunday, September 4th
Noon to 4 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort hosts the Summers End Market. Over 25 vendors and artisans, face painting, crafts, live music by L8, Rudy the Clown. In the main courtyard; see you there!
7 p.m.: The Baltics: Overcoming Occupation – A Slideshow from Cheryl Goodwin at Pynelogs Cultural Centre.
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.: DJ Juice hosting the End Of Summer DJ Dance Party at the Farside in Fairmont.
Sunday, September 4th
Noon to 4 p.m.: Fairmont Hot Springs Resort hosts the Summers End Market. Over 25 vendors and artisans, face painting, crafts, live music by L8, Rudy the Clown. In the main courtyard; see you there!
Tuesday, September 6th
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Art Show at Pynelogs featuring Sandy Orsten, Alistair Rance, Sebastian Bell, Robert Pohl & Robert Michiel. Show continues till Sept. 18th.
Wednesday, September 7th
8 a.m.: Radium Hot Springs Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every 1st and 3rd 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 Centre.
Thursday, September 8th
2 p.m.: Seniors tea at the Invermere library the 2nd and 4th week of every month. If you would like to attend but do not have transportation, please contact the library at 250-342-6416.
5 – 6 p.m.: Wine tasting at the FHS Resort every Thursday. $15 per person or $25 for two.
7 – 9 p.m.: Artist Party featuring Sandy Orsten, Alistair Rance, Sebastian Bell, Robert Pohl & Robert Michiel at Pynelogs Art Gallery. Live music, cash bar. Show continues until September 18th.
Saturday, September 10th
9 a.m.: Adventure Paddle School is holding a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) race for adults and also one for kids 10-17 years of age. For full details and to register visit www.AdventurePaddleSchool.com. Must be a confident swimmer.
10:30 a.m.: Festivities begin for the annual Columbia Salmon Festival with a canoe brigade paddling from James Chabot Provincial Park to Kinsmen Beach. Featuring Magician Jeremy Coyote, musical acts, traditional storytelling and dancing.
4:30 p.m.: Everyone is invited to a free salmon feast and pow-wow at the large white tent on Capilo Way. Hosted by the Shuswap First Nation.
7 p.m.: Games and activities precede the Outdoor Movie Night at Radium Hot Springs Legends Field with the movie Finding Dory beginning at 8:30 p.m. Bring a donation of a non-perishable food item along with a chair or blanket and warm clothing. Sponsored by Kootenay Savings Credit Union.
Sunday, September 11th
5 p.m.: European Dinner at Branch 199 Legion in Edgewater. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. $18/person. Advance tickets only, available at Pips Country Store in Edgewater, Mountainside Market in Radium, Green Andruschuk office in Invermere or call 250-347-9768 or 250-347-0044.
Monday, September 12th
6 – 7:30 p.m.: The Hospice Society of the Columbia Valley is running a 10-week bereavement support group every Monday from Sept. 12th to Nov. 14th at the Hospice Office in Frater Landing. Contact the office to register 250-688-1143.
Tuesday, September 13th
The Village of Radium Hot Springs is hosting a series of meetings at the Radium Community Hall regarding the new hall to be completed by 2017. The Wood Manufacturers Stakeholder meeting will be held in the morning, followed by the Design Charette from 1 to 4 p.m., and a Public Open House from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.: Toonie Tuesday running and biking event along the Johnson Trail at Lake Lillian. Run or bike one lap or as many laps as you can complete in an hour. Registration from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. with a cost of $2; event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 14th
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Artym Gallery Plein Air exhibition with works by Cameron Bird, Andrew Kiss, Denise Lemaster, Neil Patterson and Susan Woolgar. Show lasts till September 30th.
