Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY)

2023 saw KRD participating in the ‘Coldest Night’ for the 9th year in a row.  It is estimated that we have contributed $15K+ towards this initiative spearheaded by the Nelson Cares Society who preserves and maintains affordable housing in Nelson*. Coldest Night is a form of a Walk-A-Thon and KRD walking teams consist of 7-15 walkers who are sponsored by fellow club members, friends and relatives. Typically, the team walks a designated route of 5 km. Adorable toques are given to registered walkers (not donors) who raise a minimum of $150 ($75 for children). 


*The first three CNOY walks targeted the refurbishment of Nelson Cares downtown affordable housing building, Ward Street Place. In the past 6 years the funding focus shifted to residents within the building through their Ready For Home Program that supports homeless individuals ready for housing, newly housed and those at risk of losing their housing.

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2023 Polkadot Dragon Lantern Festival

Our Club participated in the 2023 Polkadot Dragon Lantern Festival in out beautiful little city of Nelson BC this February.  How could we not?! The “Dragon ladies” carried the large Dragon Puppet, following the Samba band in good festive spirit.  But not until we had built a Dragon nursery for our lady “Puff” who allows us to paddle her around our lake in the summer months.  A very magical evening of performance and stunning installations that was a wonderful gift of light in our Canadian winter.  Congratulations to the Festival organizers – a job well done!