Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Windermere Valley

08/10/2026

07/13/2026

On our walk today we were fortunate to see an industrious little muskrat, turtles, a blue heron and a bird that I think was a Lewis's Woodpecker!

Join our Nature Journaling program for a relaxed walk and the opportunity to do some journaling, watercolour, or just enjoy the morning!

We next get together on July 22 at 9:30 am. We will meet at Dorothy Lake. Let me know if you would like to join!

Misty Hawes, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator 250-409-4251 or [email protected]

07/13/2026

Interested in joining CBAL and supporting newcomers to Canada? This might be the job for you!

Visit cbal.org/careers/ for more info about the Settlement Worker position in the Windermere Valley.

07/03/2026

Nature Journaling. Walk. Pause. Journal. Create. Breathe.

Start your day with a moment to connect with each other and with nature. Use prompts to inspire your personal reflection and creative freedom. Supplies provided. Weather permitting.

Registration is required.

Date: July 6, July 13, July 22, July 27
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Dorothy Lake, Invermere

Register to receive meeting spot updates.
Contact: Misty Hawes, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or 250-409-4251.

07/02/2026

Crafting and story time in the park for children ages 2 – 6 and caregivers. Siblings Welcome!

Make a craft, read some books, relax in the shade. Books, crafts and drinks provided. Weather permitting.

Drop ins are welcome. Registration is required.

Location:
July 2-Radium, Main Park 10:00-12:00
July 7-Fairmont, by the Big Chair 10:00-12:00
July 7-Invermere, Near Pynelogs 2:00-4:00
July 14-Edgewater, Community Playground
10:00-12:00
July 14-Invermere, Near Pynelogs 2:00-4:00
July 21-Radium, Main Park 10:00-12:00
July 21-Invermere, Near Pynelogs 2:00-4:00
July 28-Edgewater, Community Playground
10:00-12:00
July 28-Invermere, Near Pynelogs 2:00-4:00

Please register to receive updates: Misty Hawes, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator at 250-409-4251 or [email protected]

07/01/2026

CBAL is looking for Little Explorers in Canal Flats this July!

Outdoor Learning for children ages 2 – 6 and caregivers. Siblings Welcome! Age-appropriate learning in our natural surroundings – walks, hunts, games and crafts. Come prepared to have fun outdoors and get dirty! Dress appropriately for the weather. Snacks will be provided.

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
June 30 - Lions Park
July 6 - Canal Flats Arena
July 9 - Kobza's Farm
July 15 - Source of the Wetlands Columbia River Trail
July 21 - Tilley Memorial Beach

Program is free. Registration is required.

To learn more or to register contact: Misty Hawes, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator at [email protected] or 250-409-4251.

06/29/2026

It's time for CBAL to shift into summer mode! 🏖️ Our summer office hours and programs begin July 2. Visit cbal.org/communities/ to learn more.

06/03/2026

I had the great fortune of attending a Toronto Blue Jays game last summer. At the time, I wasn’t especially enthusiastic about going. It was something my husband wanted to do, and I went along mostly to share the experience with him. Imagine my surprise when I found myself really enjoying the game...