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Community Calendar - May 11 - Screen Smart Week begins

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Fair Trade Day will bring a whole host of activities to downtown Revelstoke this weekend.

May 11-19

SCREEN SMART WEEK Complete list of events follows:

May 11

CONSCIOUSNESS IN A CONSUMER SOCIETY presented by Pacific Cinematique for RSS students. At RSS. 8:45-11:30 a.m.

YOUTH, PARENTS, AND THE NEW MEDIA LANDSCAPE presented by Pacific Cinematique. How do you connect to and discuss the media children are consuming and creating? This interactive workshop will inform and inspire new ways to engage with media. At RSS. 7–9 p.m.

May 12

PRESCHOOL ACROBATS DROP-IN Trampoline and gymnastics drop-in time. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. $6.

CITY WIDE TREASURE HUNT for pre-teens. Starts at Community Connections. 3-5 p.m. Register by calling 250-837-2920, ext. 27.

HIGH SCHOOL ACROBATS DROP-IN Trampoline and gymnastics drop-in time. 7-8 p.m. $6.

May 13

TEEN YOGA at Balu Yoga. Must have parent seigned waiver form. Wear loose fitting clothes. Max 15 people. 4-5 p.m.

REVY ROCKS Open mic event featuring new local band Caldera. At the United Church. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

SHOW OPENING at Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre featuring Nakusp artist Gillian Redwood, juried show 'The Human Face of Revelstoke' and Peonies to Privies by Golden Girls Watercolour Group. Show starts at 6 at the RVAC.

May 14

WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY  Children's activities, community booths and displays, music and more. Mackenzie Avenue. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SCREEN SMART CHILDREN'S EVENTS hosted by the Child Care Society. Featuring Kiki the Eco Elf at 10:30 a.m.. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

LEGO CREATION EVENT Bring your Lego to show and enter for fabulous random draws. Outside Legends-N-Heroes. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

BIKE RODEO with the RCMP in Grizzly Plaza. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RUN BIKE PARADE Prizes for best decorated run bike. Meet at First and Mackenzie. 11 a.m. For more information contact Mike at Skookum at 250-814-0090.

ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOP Join Tanya Lipscombe, aka Kiki the Eco Elf, as she provides a presentation about getting kids hooked on ecological sustainability and environmental awareness. 1:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Child Care Society.

May 15

RAILWAY MUSEUM EVENT Take part in the trackside fun and learn tips from model railroaders. Admission by donation. 1-4 p.m.

SCAVENGER HUNT & GEOCACHING Meet at the Railway Museum and be prepared to tromp around in the woods. Hosted by the NCES and Parks Canada. 1-3 p.m.

May 16

BERUSCHI PARK OPENING CELEBRATION Celebrate the opening of the new playground. 3:30 p.m.

May 17

GIGGLE, SING & SWIM at the aquatic centre. Parents and their children under 5 swim free. 10 a.m.

TEENY TINY TOONIE THEATRE SPORTS Drop-in theatre sport workshop for kids over 6. Join Miranda Allen and Taryn Walker to play a variety of theatre games. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $2.

May 18

SPRING FAIR for children born in 2007 and their families. At Mountain View Elementary gym. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

LIBRAY GAMES NIGHT Bingo, Wizard, checked and more. For grades 3-7. At the Okanagan Regional Library. 5:30-7 p.m.

May 19

PLAY AGAIN Award winning documentary about the consequences of children spending their time online. At the Roxy Theatre. 7:30 p.m.

OTHER EVENTS

May 11

RETIREE LUNCHEON The B.C. Government Retired Employees' Association is hosting its monthly luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Revelstoke Legion. $10. Contact Reiner at 250-675-4005 or dolittle12telus.net if you plan on attending. $10.

BROWN BAG LUNCH Join Cathy English for a talk about the Revelstoke smelter. At the Revelstoke Museum. From 12:15-12:45 p.m. $5. Coffee and cookies provided.

RAW NIGHT at the Last Drop. An unplugged version of open mic night. Come by with an instrument and play. 8 p.m. Every Wednesday throughout the summer.

May 13 to June 3

THE HUMAN FACE OF REVELSTOKE Juried show at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features Commotion by Gillian Redwood and Peonies to Privies by the Golden Girls Watercolour Group. Opening May 13 at 6 p.m.

May 13

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER Team: Community Connections has a unique fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Revelstoke Pharmasave. A selection of homemade pet treats and children’s craft supplies will be on sale.

May 14

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER Team: Bloomin’ Yellow Roses is having a garage sale at 156 Greely crescent from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will have Tim Hortons coffee and donuts,

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER Team: Farmer Savers is having a garage/bake sale and you can also buy a bag of dirt at Pharmasave while quantities  last.

May 15

HOMESTEAD TOUR Join Cathy English for a tour of former farm homesteads south of Revelstoke. Meat at the Revelstoke Museum at 1:30 p.m. for carpooling. $5. Water and snacks provided. Call the museum at 250-837-3067 to register.

May 17

TRIVIA TUESDAY at the Last Drop. Interactive quiz hosted by Live Wire Entertainment. 8 p.m. Every Tuesday until further notice.

May 20

M3 & GISTO from the Wassabi Collective live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.

May 21

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER Luminaries will be on sale at Cooper’s Foods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CAPRICCIO live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.

CHRIS GEHRAN live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

MAY 25

LIFT THE LIP Free dental check and cavity prevention session for parents with children 1-3 years-old. Call 1-866-847-4372 or 250-851-7422 to book an appointment.

BROWN BAG LUNCH Join Cathy English for a talk on breweries in Revelstoke. At the Revelstoke Museum. From 12:15-12:45 p.m. $5. Coffee and cookies provided.

May 26

MINDIL BEACH MARKETS live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

May 27–28

CHICKADEE NATURE FESTIVAL A mix of events for nature lovers of all ages. Visit www.friendsrevglacier.com for more information.

May 27

SKAMPIDA Internationally recognized band from Colomba. Live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.

May 28

BIKE/CAR COMMUTER CHALLENGE Two bikes and two cars race through a series of chores to see who can get around fastest. Starts at the community centre at 10 a.m. Ends at Grizzly Plaza.

May 29

REVELSTOKE CADETS formal parade and dinner at the Revelstoke Community Centre at 1 p.m.

May 30 – June 5

BIKE TO WORK WEEK Put away your car and join hundreds of Revelstokians by cycling to work. Visit www.biketowork.ca/revelstoke to register your workplace.

May 30

CELEBRATION STATION Kick off Bike to Work Week with a quick tune-up, coffee and healthy snack. In Grizzly Plaza. 6:45-9:30 a.m.

June 3

BROWN BAG TRAVELLING LUNCH Join Cathy English for a talk about early Revelstoke history. At Woodenhead Park. From 12 p.m. $5.

June 4

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER Luminaries will be on sale at Cooper’s Foods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

TREES FOR TOTS GOLF TOURNAMENT hosted by the RCMP. At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

June 5

STOKECHEEN CUP At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

IL TROVATORE live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 1 p.m.

June 8

BROWN BAG LUNCH Join Cathy English for a talk about Revelstoke in 1911. At the Revelstoke Museum. From 12:15-12:45 p.m. $5. Coffee and cookies provided.

June 9

RSS MUSIC FINALE CONCERT: HEROES AND VILLAINS Watch all RSS bands perform a wide variety of music. 7-10 p.m.

June 10-July 1

WEDNESDAY INSPIRATIONS by the Wednesday Meditation Group at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features Through My Eyes by the Revelstoke Self Advocates and IN/side/Out by Jewelles Smith. Opening June 10 at 6 p.m.

June 11-12

ZONE 2 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP at the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

June 12

RELAY FOR LIFE Help raise money for cancer research in this 12-hour fundraiser. At Mountain View Elementary. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Email revelstokerelay@bc.cancer.ca or call 250-837-9462 for more information.

June 13

BRAHMS live from the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Roxy Theatre at 2 p.m.

June 15

RIVER TRAIL TOUR of heritage panels with Cathy English. Meet at the community centre. 7 p.m. $5.

June 17

BROWN BAG TRAVELLING LUNCH Join Cathy English for a talk about the history of downtown Revelstoke. At the Last Drop. 12 p.m. Price TBA.

June 18

DIE WALKURE live from the Metropolitan Opera. Roxy Theatre at 12 p.m.

June 19

FATHER'S DAY At Skytrek and the Enchanted Forest. Dad's are half-price and get a free BBQ lunch.

June 21

CEMETERY TOUR with Cathy English. Meet at the cemetery gates. 7 p.m. $5.

June 22

BROWN BAG LUNCH Join Cathy English for a talk about the floods of 1894 and 1948. At the Revelstoke Museum. From 12:15-12:45 p.m. $5. Coffee and cookies provided.

June 24-25

REVFEST Two days of music in Revelstoke. Includes a battle-of-the-bands on Saturday. Details TBA.

June 26

MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE FAIR Take part in a variety of fun activities celebrating our multicultural heritage. At the Revelstoke Museum Heritage Garden. 12–3 p.m.

June 28

FARWELL TOUR with Cathy English. Meet at Farwell Park. 7 p.m. $5.

June 30

THE CHERRY ORCHARD live from the National Theatre. Roxy Theatre at 7 p.m.

July 8 to August 5

MUSE by Keishia Treber at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features Figuratively Speaking by Paula Cravens and Bowls of Life by Darlene Swan. Opening July 8 at 6 p.m.

July 8

CHARITY PRO-AM at the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

July 11

FARWELL TOUR with Cathy English. Meet at Farwell Park. 7 p.m. $5.

July 13

CEMETERY TOUR with Cathy English. Meet at the cemetery gates. 7 p.m. $5

July 16

CANADA PARKS DAY Celebrate the 125th anniversary of Glacier National Park and the grand re-opening of the Rogers Pass Centre. Includes new exhibits, a barbecue and activities for the whole family. At Rogers Pass.

MEN'S RYDER CUP – TEAMS At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

July 17

MEN'S RYDER CUP – SINGLES At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

July 19

RIVER TRAIL TOUR of heritage panels with Cathy English. Meet at the community centre. 7 p.m. $5.

July 23

TEAMSTERS LAST SPIKE GOLF TOURNAMENT At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

July 28

CEMETERY TOUR with Cathy English. Meet at the cemetery gates. 7 p.m. $5

August 5

2011 SENIORS OPEN At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

August 6

TWO LADY TEAM EVENT At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

August 12 to September 2

MIDSUMMER AFFORDABLE ART FAIR All works priced less than $300. At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Opening Aug. 12 at 6 p.m.

August 13-14

LADIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

September 3–5

81ST ANNUAL LABOUR DAY OPEN At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

September 9-30

FULL METAL BASKET by Kate Tupper at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features London on Canvas by Jason Keerak and Emerging from the Fire by Nancy Geismar, Cat Mather and David Walker. Opens Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

September 11

GOLF FOR THE CURE At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

September 18

MEN'S FALL TEAM EVENT At the Revelstoke Golf Club. Details TBA.

September 24-35

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK CAMPOUT at the Illecillewaet campground, near where Glacier National Park was founded 125 years ago.

October 7 to November 4

LAYERS OF LOVE by the Mt. Revelstoke Quilters at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features BC Parks 100 Celebration: Blanket Creek Provincial Park Environmental Art Photographic Project. Opens Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.

November 12 to December 2

ART IN THE PARK: 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLACIER AND YOHO NATIONAL PARKS at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Also features the Best of Banff Photographic Exhibition. Open Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.

December 9-18

GIFTS FROM THE GALLERY at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Opens Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.