Looking Ahead

July 13th: PaintOut at the OK Corral (aka Garden Hoe Farms)
Would you like a chance to socialize for a few hours with like-minded artisans, in an atmosphere of lush growth? Would you like to create for a while, without the distraction of phones, faxes and interruptions? Would you like an opportunity to contribute financially to your local arts groups (and your own wallet)?

Garden Hoe Farms, Wynndel, and Painted Turtle Gallery, Creston, are banding together (tied with reeds andtwine) to create an event in support of the local artistic community. Artists, artisans, craftspeople and other zanies will spend six hours creating in and out of the greenhouse at Garden Hoe Farms. You can paint,photograph, weave, colour, hammer, play to your heart’s content. You can sell what you have on hand (previously created or done on site) to the crowds looking over your shoulder. By 3 pm, one piece must be completed, created and donated for a silent auction. Between 3 and 4 pm, the auction takes place, and thenyou’re free to go for the day. Proceeds, after expenses, to be split between Creston Art club and CommunityArts Council of Creston.

You’ll bring: Your lunch, chair, paints, brushes, easel and whatever you need to create your masterpieces.

We’ll supply: Excellent weather, refreshments, advertising, music and a beautiful location.

Sponsored by Garden Hoe Farms, Wynndel, and Painted Turtle Gallery, Creston

Weekly and Monthly Events

• Tuesdays - Open jam session, Sirdar Pub
• Thursdays - Karaoke night at Snoring Sasquatch Hostel, 7:00-10:30pm 221 ­- 11th Ave. N., Creston, BC. Come on out and bring a friend for a fun evening in a relaxed, homey, atmosphere. Admission is $3.00 for students and under-employed and $5.00 for everyone else.
• Thursdays - New Writers Group at Trinity United Church in the Libary room at 10:00 am. Come share your stories, life and otherwise. No experience necessary.
  Contact: Fern - 402-8356
• Fridays - Open stage or scheduled performers at Snoring Sasquatch. Shelli, 428-4660.
• Saturdays - Open stage coffeehouse, Corners Café, Canyon Street, Creston
• Second Saturday of the Month - Wynndel Coffee House Second Saturday of the month, October through May. All acoustic musicians, poets, etc are welcome. Contact Al or Joyce Spink at (250) 866-5719 for more info.
• Third Sunday of the month - Open stage coffeehouse; Boswell Hall, 1 - 4 pm
• Last Saturday of the month- Community Potluck and Open Stage Coffeehouse at the Yahk-Kingsgate Community Hall, Railway Avenue, Yahk.

• Tuesdays - Riondel Art Club, Community Centre, 10:30 ­ 3:30. Info: 225-3383.
• Wednesdays - Creston Art Club, Erickson Golden Manor, 915 Vancouver St. Creston, in the meeting room (up stairs around back of building), 9:30am to noon. Contact: (250) 428-9548 or (250) 866-5772
• Wednesdays - Creston Valley United Artists Guild, Park Studio, 7 - 9pm Info: 428-9393 or 428-5983.
• Every Wednesday - Wynndel Mudders Pottery Club; Wynndel Community Hall; 7 pm
• First and Third Wednesday of each month Drop-in PAINTERS Group at Artrageous Gallery, Cranbrook, BC. 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Bring supplies & ideas for an evening of painting & drawing. All levels welcome. Info 426-4223 Cranbrook & District Arts Council.

• Second Monday ­ Library Book Club, Creston Public Library. 7-9
• First Wednesday ­ Friends of the Library meet at the Creston Library, 7-9 pm.
• Second Thursday ­ Boswell Book Club, Boswell Hall, 1 pm.
• Children's programs at the Library - more info at www.crestonlibrary.com

Fibre Artists

• Every Wednesday - Creston Valley quilt guild; 9-noon, Anglican church basement
• Most Fridays - Many Hands Quilters; Riondel 225-3576 or 225-3597; 2 - 4 pm
• Third Tuesday - Boswell Nifty Needlers; Boswell Hall 223-8667; 1 pm
• First & Third Tuesday- CV Yarn Twisters; Creston Library ;10-1
• Every Wednesday - Embroidery Guild; Creston Library ; 10-3

Dance

• Second and Fourth Wednesday - Square dancing (Regular dances);   We dance in the Lister room at the Rec. Centre from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.  Rick and Cathy Utter, from Bonners Ferry,  are calling and cueing for these dances.
• Beginner square dancing classes available.   Square dancing is for all ages, not just seniors, as so many people think.  Children are welcome as well and will be dancing with adults.  As long as you know your right hand from your left and can smile, you can square dance. Rick Utter will be coming up to give these lessons.

Others

• Every Thursday - Toastmasters 7 pm sharp, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Hall, Creston, BC. The meeting concludes at 9 pm sharp. Are you planning on going places and making a difference in your world? I would like to invite you to visit a Toastmaster’s meeting soon and see how that program might assist you in reaching your personal goals. If you have any questions, please call Holly Pender-Love at (250) 428-7855 or just show up. Every night is guest night.
• Third Monday of the month - Friends of the Cinema shows at the Tivoli Theatre, Creston 7 pm
• Third Tuesday of each month at 7pm - Cranbrook Critique Club. Purpose: To offer constructive criticism of each others artwork, to offer specific suggestions to support the creative process on an artwork, to support the group members by encouragement, offering suggestions on technique, and sharing creative ideas. Please contact: Bill McColl at (250) 426-3399
• Second Wednesday of the month - Community Arts Council of Creston regular meeting; Snoring Sasquatch, 211 - 11th Street, Creston, 7 pm
• First Monday of the month - Creston Valley Fest Committee. Any one who would like to join our festival team are encouraged to come to our meetings. 7:30pm at the Legion hall, 11th Ave N, Creston BC. Or call Louise at (250) 428-4326 or Sam at (250) 402-6365.
• Fourth Monday of the month - Cranbrook Writer's Group meets at 7pm. For information please call Dorial Davis at (250) 426-5584
• Fourth Wednesday of the m
• onth Creston Art Club Monthly Meeting for all members. From 12 noon to approximately 1pm at the Erickson Golden Manor, 915 Vancouver St., Creston, BC

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