Introduction to Orienteering, Clinic
Saturday, August 7 - Eager Hills
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Eager Hills parking lot (the small parking area that people use to hike to the viewpoint). Turn left off the highway, just as the roads becomes two lanes.
Format: This was the site of the 2010 North American Orienteering Championships. We'll be visiting many .
of the control locations used in that event
The session will include:
- orienteering the map
- map reading and understanding the orienteering map
- map walk, as a group to a number of control sites
- break into small groups to find a number of controls
This should be fun for both those new to orienteering plus a great refresher and training opportunity for those with previous orienteering experience.
RSVP: To ensure we have enough maps for everyone please RSVP to Jim at kootenayorienteering@me.com
This is a special, no charge event for those that RSVP, as we'll be using maps from the NAOC event.
Kootenay Outdoor Club
EKOC Saturday August 7 – Pedley Pass & Bumpy Meadows: Hike through fascinating Bumpy Meadows and up a good trail to Pedley Pass. Then complete a scenic ridgewalk, which if conditions allow, might be a loop back to the trail head. 1/2/2 Call Linda 427-1784
Special Event at the Trout Hatchery
Kids Science Day Saturday August 7th
!0:00am - 2:00pm
suggested donation of $10 per child, max $30 per family
Ages 7 to 12 years
Call to register 250-429-3214
Catch and identify local insects
Use microscopes to determine a fish's age
Participate in experiments to learn about fish swimming habits
Observe a fish dissection
Have fun with lots of other cool science related stuff
Showing now at the Artrageous Gallery
Summer Member's Exhibit
No Theme - All Mediums
August 3rd
Cranbrook and District Arts Council
32A - 11 Ave S (Across from RCMP) Cbk
M-F 11-5 Sat 11-3
Info: 250-426-4223 info@theartscouncil.ca
Art in the Park Festival
Saturday, August 14th , 9-1pm
Cranbrook & District Arts Council in conjunction with the Farmer's Market
Invites visual artists, musicians, literary artists and any members
with a talent that entertains to take part in this event.
Sales tables will be free for our members.
It is hoped that participants will help make this an interactive event.
We are seeking the following artists. Are you:
A musician with a CD to sell?
Come out, play your instrument and sell that CD!
A painter with originals, prints or artcards available?
Do a some painting, make that connection with the public and sell.
A potter or ceramicists with practical and impractical 3-D objects d'art?
Have a little hands on fun, show the public how its done and make those wares available.
A writer whose published a book?
Do a short public read and get the them pumped up to buy.
A carver, moldmaker, fabric artist, one of kind jewelry maker?
Exhibit your skills and your wares.
Have nothing to sell but would like to demo, play your music, put on a mini play.
We'd love to have you.
Do you know of any stilt walkers, fire eaters, jugglers or others who might like to put out a hat?
Pass this info on.
Please let us know, no later than August 7th so that we can set up a schedule of activities.
Ph: 250-426-4223 Email: info@theartscouncil.ca
Water and Sewer Line Work To Close Echo Field Road Thursday
Cranbrook, BC -- Echo Field Road at McPhee Road in Cranbrook will be closed for three days beginning Thursday August 5, 2010 at 6am through Saturday August 7, 2010 for the installation of water and sewer lines at the Wildstone property. Residents are advised to use alternate routes until the work is complete. The area will have traffic control personnel on site as well as signage for the duration of the project
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