On this Day: November 17th 2012
Fifty Egyptian children were killed in a railway crossing accident..
Fifty Egyptian children were killed in a railway crossing accident..
The local arts council are having an artisan sale at the local court house gallery in Merritt. The show runs to January 13th,at 1840 Nicola Avenue in Merritt, showing times are Thursday through Saturday noon to six pm.
About the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council
Now in our 35th year, the NVCAC has provided an array of programs and activities for residents
of Merritt and the Nicola Valley including the Community Concert Series, Art in the Park and the
Courthouse Art Gallery. Our Art Gallery is located at 1840 Nicola Ave and is open every
Thursday to Saturday noon – 6pm. The upcoming Gallery Show is the 11th Annual Community
Art Show starting February 24th to March 18th. Source NVAC.
On this Day: December 14th 1962
The world’s first spacecraft by Venus.

Artist and fans enjoy a show.
Local Artisans at the Gallery File photo KDG
The Old Court House Gallery in Merritt has an artisan showing to December 13th 2017 at its 1840 Nicola avenue location.
Members of the NVAC, Artists and Crafters in the valley, will be displaying their wares for the whole month of December and part of January.
Look for soaps and creams, honey, weavings, jewelry, stained glass, decorated gourds, upcycled clothes,art cards, and more…
The hours of the gallery are noon to six Thursdays through Saturdays. nicolavaleyartsgallery@gmail.com
On this Day: December 5th 63 BC
Cicero gives his last of the Catiline Orations.