Check out the list this week...life in Rossland is back in session after the summer
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The Rubberhead Bike Fest was pushed back a week in order to escape the monsoon that Rossland received last Friday. Events are now taking place on Saturday, September 14. For more information, check out the website, at; www.rosslandrubberhead.com.
This year the Dreadhead will be an “Enduro DH” event meaning it will involve two mostly downhill races and a combined time to determine the victor. The courses will be Larch Ridge/Monticola and BS/Lower Monticola. Racers will pedal half way up Larch Ridge trail where the timed first leg will begin. This has a little up and a lot of down. The finish line is just before the road at the 3-kilometer point on Neptune FSR. Participants will then pedal up COG/Gibbards/Larch to the top of BS. There will be a minimum 45-minute time allowance to pedal back up to the same start location (mandatory). Racers will then be timed again on an all-downhill track (BS/MC) to the same finish line.
Registration will be Friday evening before the event and in the morning prior to the event. Both courses are open to training leading up to the event and two hours will be provided prior to the race start for training. Note: it is highly recommended people have taken at least one run on both courses prior to the race. Price is $40 per person
For more information, call Race Director Ryan Kuhn at 250.231.9343.
The Huck’en Berries Bike Jam is for younger folks and happens at the Centennial Bike Skills Park in lower Rossland. With entrant categories running in age from Birth to 11 with the Juniors, Prodigy 11-14, Intermediate 12 and up, and Advanced from 14 and up, entry fees are $35 for Jr & Prodigy, and $45 in the Intermediate-Advanced division, a bundle of swag accompanying complimentary high-fives. Register in advance at Revolution Bike Shop, Columbia Avenue, in Rossland. Or, if you leave it to the last minute you can still register the day of the event, the course opening to practice runs at noon, the Show and Tell-It-Like-It-Is part of the jam getting going at 3pm with awards for both the Huck N Berries and Dreadhead winners commencing once the dust settles. For more information, please contact… Rory Belter 250 231 1481
The first Joe Hill Coffee House of the new season happens this coming Sunday, September 15, at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00) in the Rossland Miners Hall. Admission is a mere $3, kids and students free, goodies by the Gold Fever Follies support crew. As befits a coffee house, our first show is an eclectic collection of singers and ringing guitars, kept on the beat by Paul Bowles’s wonderful percussion. The lineup includes; Michael Gifford, Paul Bowles, Wade Williamson, Les Carter, Marti Daniel, The Foggy Goggle Boys, Max Hawk and Sparky Steeves.
The Joe Hill Coffee House is Rossland’s community showcase for talent from around the Kootenays. Joe Hill was a union organizer and song writer, who helped the Rossland miners 100 years ago, when the Miners’ Union Hall was built. The Hall is now Rossland’s community hall. On the third Sunday of every month (except July and August), enthusiasts get together in the Rossland Miners’ Union Hall to perform, listen, hang out, eat goodies, and have fun.
Joe Hill Coffee House is always interested in new performers. It’s a place where you can try your wings in public, singing, playing, dancing, reading poetry, whatever your talent. There are no auditions. If you’re interested in performing, please contact the Coordinator, Les Carter to discuss. The Joe Hill Coffee House has the nicest audience in the Kootenays! For more information, or to be on our performers’ list, contact Les Carter, 250-362-5677, retrac01@telus.net.
The Betty Go Hard Mountain Biking programs have been pushed back a week to accommodate registrations. The new dates are as follows; Co-Ed Rippers Beginner Mountain Biking Program for kids ages 7-10 years is now running September 18-October 16, on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. The Girls Intermediate Rippers Mountain Biking Program is now running on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, September 17-October 15 and the Boys Intermediate Rippers Mountain Biking Program is running on Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm, September 19-October 17. The Teen Girls Mountain Biking Program for girls ages 13-16 years is now running on Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00pm, September 18-October 9. The Women’s “Accelerator” Mountain Biking Program is running on Saturday, September 22 from 10:00-3:00pm.
The planning for the upcoming Jackrabbits Cross Country ski season is beginning. Many key positions need to be filled. Please let Dave Woods, the BlackJack Club Head Coach, know if you would be willing to support the club as a volunteer. Al Fisher and Dave Woods have asked that all potential coaches and those willing to contribute to the organization of the Jackrabits, attend a meeting at theBlackjack Trail Head Cabin on Sunday, Sept 15 at 1:00pm. Kids are welcome to join and play outside. Contact Dave Woods, Blackjack Head Coach, at Owenwood@me.com.
Rossland Mountain Marketruns from June 27 to September 26 on Thursdays from 3:00-6:00pm. The market is located downtown on Queen St. next to the Credit Union. The slogan is “Make it, Bake it, Grow it!” and features fresh produce, baked treats, artisan goods and live music! Come out and participate in Rossland’s #1 weekly summer social event! If you would like to be a vender please visit: www.rosslandfood.com or email rosslandmountainmarket@gmail.com
If you have a daughter in the house, the Guiding Organization is holding its registration night on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00pm in the Public Library. Rossland is fortunate to have very active, dynamic leaders! Girls as young as 5 years and up to 18 years are lucky to have such amazing opportunities in Rossland! The Guide program includes activities that deal with cyber safety, anti-bullying, self-esteem, health and fitness and environmental sustainability. If you have a daughter ages 12-14 or 15-17 years, check out Pathfinders and Rangers. The Rossland program is led by two dynamic and amazing Moms who ensure the year is packed with some very cool activities and travel opportunities! Over the last three years, the Rossland girls have travelled to Vancouver: Ottawa: participated in the International SOAR Camp that had over 2500 girls from around the world: volunteered at numerous local events: gone camping: completed the requirements for the Canada Cord award and many more amazing events and opportunities. Lori Heximer is one of the Amazing Leaders and can be reached at 250-362-9586 or heximer@telus.net
Open to boys and girls, the Scouting Organization in Rossland has three sections running – Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7 years), Cub Scouts (ages 8-10 years) and Scouts (ages 11-14 years). Meetings take place at the Rossland Scout Hall on the edge of Jubilee Field off of St. Paul Street. Registration for 2013/2014 is $175.00. For more information, contact Tom Leask, Group Commissioner, at 250-362-7118 or td.leask@telus.net
TheCanskate, Rising Stars andStarskate programs are starting soon! Programs run from October 2—March 12 in the Rossland Arena. The Rossland Figure Skating Club Skate & Gear Swap / Sale & Registration is agreat opportunity to sell and or purchase skates and figure skating costumes and dresses and get more information about the Skating Club! If you missed the early registration dates, late registration will take place on Thursday, September 19 at the Rossland Mountain Market between 3:00-6:00pm. For more information contact Teri Mack at terimack@live.ca, or 250-362-7340.
The Rubberhead Bike Fest was pushed back a week in order to escape the monsoon that Rossland received last Friday. Events are now taking place on Saturday, September 14. For more information, check out the website, at; www.rosslandrubberhead.com.
This year the Dreadhead will be an “Enduro DH” event meaning it will involve two mostly downhill races and a combined time to determine the victor. The courses will be Larch Ridge/Monticola and BS/Lower Monticola. Racers will pedal half way up Larch Ridge trail where the timed first leg will begin. This has a little up and a lot of down. The finish line is just before the road at the 3-kilometer point on Neptune FSR. Participants will then pedal up COG/Gibbards/Larch to the top of BS. There will be a minimum 45-minute time allowance to pedal back up to the same start location (mandatory). Racers will then be timed again on an all-downhill track (BS/MC) to the same finish line.
Registration will be Friday evening before the event and in the morning prior to the event. Both courses are open to training leading up to the event and two hours will be provided prior to the race start for training. Note: it is highly recommended people have taken at least one run on both courses prior to the race. Price is $40 per person
For more information, call Race Director Ryan Kuhn at 250.231.9343.
The Huck’en Berries Bike Jam is for younger folks and happens at the Centennial Bike Skills Park in lower Rossland. With entrant categories running in age from Birth to 11 with the Juniors, Prodigy 11-14, Intermediate 12 and up, and Advanced from 14 and up, entry fees are $35 for Jr & Prodigy, and $45 in the Intermediate-Advanced division, a bundle of swag accompanying complimentary high-fives. Register in advance at Revolution Bike Shop, Columbia Avenue, in Rossland. Or, if you leave it to the last minute you can still register the day of the event, the course opening to practice runs at noon, the Show and Tell-It-Like-It-Is part of the jam getting going at 3pm with awards for both the Huck N Berries and Dreadhead winners commencing once the dust settles. For more information, please contact… Rory Belter 250 231 1481
The first Joe Hill Coffee House of the new season happens this coming Sunday, September 15, at 7:00 PM (doors at 6:00) in the Rossland Miners Hall. Admission is a mere $3, kids and students free, goodies by the Gold Fever Follies support crew. As befits a coffee house, our first show is an eclectic collection of singers and ringing guitars, kept on the beat by Paul Bowles’s wonderful percussion. The lineup includes; Michael Gifford, Paul Bowles, Wade Williamson, Les Carter, Marti Daniel, The Foggy Goggle Boys, Max Hawk and Sparky Steeves.
The Joe Hill Coffee House is Rossland’s community showcase for talent from around the Kootenays. Joe Hill was a union organizer and song writer, who helped the Rossland miners 100 years ago, when the Miners’ Union Hall was built. The Hall is now Rossland’s community hall. On the third Sunday of every month (except July and August), enthusiasts get together in the Rossland Miners’ Union Hall to perform, listen, hang out, eat goodies, and have fun.
Joe Hill Coffee House is always interested in new performers. It’s a place where you can try your wings in public, singing, playing, dancing, reading poetry, whatever your talent. There are no auditions. If you’re interested in performing, please contact the Coordinator, Les Carter to discuss. The Joe Hill Coffee House has the nicest audience in the Kootenays! For more information, or to be on our performers’ list, contact Les Carter, 250-362-5677, retrac01@telus.net.
The Betty Go Hard Mountain Biking programs have been pushed back a week to accommodate registrations. The new dates are as follows; Co-Ed Rippers Beginner Mountain Biking Program for kids ages 7-10 years is now running September 18-October 16, on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm. The Girls Intermediate Rippers Mountain Biking Program is now running on Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00pm, September 17-October 15 and the Boys Intermediate Rippers Mountain Biking Program is running on Thursdays from 3:00-5:00pm, September 19-October 17. The Teen Girls Mountain Biking Program for girls ages 13-16 years is now running on Wednesdays from 5:00-8:00pm, September 18-October 9. The Women’s “Accelerator” Mountain Biking Program is running on Saturday, September 22 from 10:00-3:00pm.
The planning for the upcoming Jackrabbits Cross Country ski season is beginning. Many key positions need to be filled. Please let Dave Woods, the BlackJack Club Head Coach, know if you would be willing to support the club as a volunteer. Al Fisher and Dave Woods have asked that all potential coaches and those willing to contribute to the organization of the Jackrabits, attend a meeting at theBlackjack Trail Head Cabin on Sunday, Sept 15 at 1:00pm. Kids are welcome to join and play outside. Contact Dave Woods, Blackjack Head Coach, at Owenwood@me.com.
Rossland Mountain Marketruns from June 27 to September 26 on Thursdays from 3:00-6:00pm. The market is located downtown on Queen St. next to the Credit Union. The slogan is “Make it, Bake it, Grow it!” and features fresh produce, baked treats, artisan goods and live music! Come out and participate in Rossland’s #1 weekly summer social event! If you would like to be a vender please visit: www.rosslandfood.com or email rosslandmountainmarket@gmail.com
If you have a daughter in the house, the Guiding Organization is holding its registration night on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00pm in the Public Library. Rossland is fortunate to have very active, dynamic leaders! Girls as young as 5 years and up to 18 years are lucky to have such amazing opportunities in Rossland! The Guide program includes activities that deal with cyber safety, anti-bullying, self-esteem, health and fitness and environmental sustainability. If you have a daughter ages 12-14 or 15-17 years, check out Pathfinders and Rangers. The Rossland program is led by two dynamic and amazing Moms who ensure the year is packed with some very cool activities and travel opportunities! Over the last three years, the Rossland girls have travelled to Vancouver: Ottawa: participated in the International SOAR Camp that had over 2500 girls from around the world: volunteered at numerous local events: gone camping: completed the requirements for the Canada Cord award and many more amazing events and opportunities. Lori Heximer is one of the Amazing Leaders and can be reached at 250-362-9586 or heximer@telus.net
Open to boys and girls, the Scouting Organization in Rossland has three sections running – Beaver Scouts (ages 5-7 years), Cub Scouts (ages 8-10 years) and Scouts (ages 11-14 years). Meetings take place at the Rossland Scout Hall on the edge of Jubilee Field off of St. Paul Street. Registration for 2013/2014 is $175.00. For more information, contact Tom Leask, Group Commissioner, at 250-362-7118 or td.leask@telus.net
TheCanskate, Rising Stars andStarskate programs are starting soon! Programs run from October 2—March 12 in the Rossland Arena. The Rossland Figure Skating Club Skate & Gear Swap / Sale & Registration is agreat opportunity to sell and or purchase skates and figure skating costumes and dresses and get more information about the Skating Club! If you missed the early registration dates, late registration will take place on Thursday, September 19 at the Rossland Mountain Market between 3:00-6:00pm. For more information contact Teri Mack at terimack@live.ca, or 250-362-7340.
