Week of May 19, 2025
Public Works Day, Kettles, pancakes, Qi Gong, party at the curling club, and more
Long live the long weekend.
Last week, I tried to include all the yoga, gym, and fitness classes happening in town, and it made the list too long for email.
This week, I’ve removed them and created a separate page with links where you can find the schedules.
Before we get into the list, here are a few quick things worth mentioning.
☕️ The Drift Cafe is open again and looks awesome. Have a peek!
🫛 If you want to try growing your own food this summer, the Kimberley Food Bank still has plenty of seeds available.
🤑 You can get paid to wear Crocs! The city is hiring lifeguards.
🏠 Got thoughts about the housing in Kimberley? Go fill out the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws Housing Updates survey, and make your voice heard.
🍺 Become a vendor at Julyfest! Applications are now open.
🎧 Next time you go for a walk in the Nature Park and need something to listen to, check The Headwaters podcast “Best of” episode for a look back on their favourite stories of the first three seasons.
This week in Kimberley
Monday - May 19
9:30 AM - Grand Opening @ Tata Garden Centre
6:30 PM - Monday FTW (Femme, Trans, Womens) Rides @ TBD
Tuesday - May 20
7:00 AM - Swim Lesson Registration Opens @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
9:00 AM - Little Embers @ Spark Society
9:00 AM - Adult Tutoring @ CBAL Office
9:00 AM - Strong Start @ Early Learning Centre
9:30 AM - Tanglefoot Tuesday Treks @ Kimberley Nordic Club
10:00 AM - Community Fridge & Pantry @ Kimberley Health Centre
3:30 PM - Advanced Care Planning Workshop @ Kimberley Public Library
5:30 PM - English Conversation Class @ CBAL Office
7:00 PM - Singin’ In The Rain (1952) @ Kimberley Arts Council - Centre 64
8:00 PM - Trivia Tuesday @ The Shed
Wednesday - May 21
8:30 AM - Public Works Day @ Public Works Yard
9:00 AM - Strong Start @ Early Learning Centre
9:00 AM - Early Years Ages & Stages Play Group @ Early Learning Centre
10:00 AM - Community Fridge & Pantry @ Kimberley Health Centre
10:30 AM - Storytime at the Library @ Kimberley Public Library
11:00 AM - One-to-One Adult Tech Support @ CBAL Office
3:00 PM - Homework Hub @ CBAL Office
3:00 PM - Family Fun Night @ Early Learning Centre
3:30 PM - Lego Club @ Kimberley Public Library
5:30 PM - English Language Class @ CBAL Office
6:30 PM - Wednesday Night Group Rides @ Kimberley Platzl
🎟️ Want to see your event listed here?
Submit your event to mail@heykimberley.com.
Thursday - May 22
9:00 AM - Strong Start @ Early Learning Centre
9:30 AM - Baby Steps @ Early Learning Centre
10:00 AM - Community Fridge & Pantry @ Kimberley Health Centre
10:00 AM - Adult Tutoring @ CBAL Office
11:00 AM - Baby Goose @ Early Learning Centre
3:00 PM - Little Explorers with Grandparents @ Dewolfe Park
3:15 PM - Sewing Generations Together @ Sew Creative Quilt Shop
3:30 PM - Writing Your Life Stories @ CBAL Office
5:30 PM - Purcell Cooking Club @ Spark Society
6:00 PM - Kimberley Kettles @ Kootenay Orienteering
7:00 PM - Kootenay Lately @ Grist and Mash Brewery
Friday - May 23
7:00 AM - Coffee Outside @ TBD
10:00 AM - Community Fridge & Pantry @ Kimberley Health Centre
2:00 PM - Toonie Swim @ Kimberley Aquatic Centre
3:00 PM - Bob McWhinnie Day @ Kimberley Skatepark
6:00 PM - Jason Greeley @ Trickle Creek Golf Course
8:00 PM - Christian Hudson @ Stonefire Pizzeria
8:00 PM - Spark Society Fundraiser Concert @ Spark Society
Saturday - May 24
10:00 AM - Pancakes At The Park @ Rotary Park
1:00 PM - Neurographic Art Class @ Funk Haus Craft Lab
8:00 PM - Christian Hudson @ Stonefire Pizzeria
Sunday - May 25
9:00 AM - Iron Goat Run Club @ TBD
10:00 AM - Intro to Tai Chi And Qi Gong "Spring Edition” @ Ascend Movement
10:00 AM - Backyard Mini-Farm #2 @ Future Heirlooms Garden Society
10:30 AM - 5K Breakaway @ Civic Centre
12:00 PM - Tanlgefoot Sunday Trek @ TBD
2:00 PM - Paddington @ Kimberley Arts Council - Centre 648:00 PM - Kytami & Phonik Ops @ Kimberley Curling Club
8:00 PM - Sheddy Bingo @ The Shed
🧘 Looking for ways to be active this week?
Check out our list of Fitness Centres in town for yoga, crossfit, spin, swimming, walking, weightlifting and other classes/studio times.
📍 Happening Nearby
Events taking place just outside our little town that you might want to check out on this week.
🛍️ Cranbrook Farmer’s Market - In-season produce, home-baked goods, locally raised meat, farm-fresh eggs, flowers, unique artisanal goods, and so much more.
🧙♀️ Witches Market - A semi-annual market for all your witchcraft needs.
🗓️ Plan Ahead
Upcoming events in town that you should register for or purchase tickets for.
ℹ️ Kimberley Ambassador Training Program - Visitor services crash course on local activities/attractions.
🦞 Lobsterfest - Delicious lobster, auctions, live music and more, all in support of local organizations.
🗻 Round the Mountain Festival - Registration is open. Running, riding, trekking, kids’ events and music.
🏕️ Camp Odyssey - Week-long outdoor adventures in Kimberley. Safe, structured fun that builds lasting connections to nature and unforgettable summer memories!
🎭 Summer Theatre Camp - Camp runs August 11-15 at Centre 64, for ages 8 to 14.