Electric Bike Raffle Countdown!
The countdown until we draw the lucky winners of our 2018 raffle is on!! Order your tickets today :) Of course, the grand prize is a brand new Pedego electric bike, but there are also 13 other great prizes donated by generous local businesses: $300 value Couples Homecall Massage from Christine Sutherland, RMT $150 value Homecall or Clinic Massage from Christine Sutherland, RMT $100 value Adult…
ALL IN Rossland Success
We did our first showing of ALL IN at the Miners' Hall in Rossland, and it was packed! Tickets sold out before we even officially opened the doors, plus a solid 30 folks opted to sit on the floor or lean against the walls to take it the show. This picture from Ashley Voykin tells exactly that story: So if you live in proximity to Nelson, what are you waiting for?? Get online and reserve your…
EcoSociety brings ALL IN to Rossland & Nelson
As we wake up to frosty mornings and catch a glimpse of the first skiffs of snow, it's a clear sign that winter is coming. And what better way to celebrate than with a ski movie!? We are very excited to announce that EcoSociety will be hosting two screenings of Matchstick Production’s latest ski movie, ALL IN. Featuring an equal cast of women and men, this movie casually breaks gender stereotypes…
Spring into Spring
Spring into Spring is sold out for 2016! West Kootenay EcoSociety invites the region to Spring into Spring with a unique fundraising brunch on April 10 at 11am. The banquet hall at the Hume hotel will take on a garden theme, with a stirring presentation from David Reid, a silent auction, live music, and more! Featuring: Presentation of the environmental service awards Music by Rob Funk…
Want to help protect Jumbo?
On Saturday June 22, 2013 come out to Ymir Hall in Ymir and celebrate the Jumbo Soulstice. Starting at 7pm, there will be a Round Table discussion with special guest MP Alex Atamanenko, and a message from Scott Neidermeyer. The dance party starts at 9pm with the Lazy Poker Band. There will be a cash bar and 'basic needs' silent auction featuring things like food gift…
Annual Hellman Canoe Raffle
The Annual Hellman Canoe Raffle is back! For the 17th year, Bob Hellman of Hellman Canoes and Kayaks has donated a beautiful canoe, locally made by hand. The canoe weighs about 50 pounds, and is 16.5 feet in length. It is a great all-around canoe for choppy lake waters or light river canoeing. Raffle tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the Nelson Downtown Local Market, Cottonwood…