Community

Unveiling of a n new interpretive panel about Isaburo Tasaka's masonry work on foundation rock wall under the Mouat Hardware store. Isaburo's grandchildren, Chuck Tasaka and Yvonne Wakabayashi, will be present at the event. The interpretive panel was created by the Salt Spring Historical Society in conjunction with the Salt Spring Foundation and Mouat’s Trading Co. Ceremony […]

Official launch and drop-in event. Meet Adam Olsen MLA and find out more about this exciting new project of the Community Alliance. Thrifty Foods Community Room (upstairs in the Florist Shop). 11 a.m. to  2 p.m.

Annual events features a diverse selection of donated plants; rooted perennials of all kinds, shrubs, trees, bulbs, and sometimes seeds. Farmers' Institute. 1 to 3 p.m.

B.C. best-selling author Shanon Sinn talks about his book The Haunting of Vancouver Island at Salt Spring Historical Society meeting and 30th anniversary event. Public welcome to attend. Central Hall. 2 p.m.

Ask Salt Spring opens at the Thrifty’s Florist Shop  from 10 a.m. to 1. pm. with volunteers and from with CRD Director Gary Holman in attendance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   

This week the group will explore Zen Buddhist poetry, which may take the form of Haiku. Local poet Christine Smart will facilitate the evening starting with One Hundred Butterflies, by local poet and Zen teacher, Peter Levitt. Participants share a favourite poem with the group and take time to listen, reflect and consider their impact […]

Laura Patrick, Island Trustee will be available along with volunteers to help answer questions about life on Salt Spring. Thrifty Foods Flower Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or email asksaltspring@gmail.com

Salt Spring Island Foundation event includes free community dinner and conversation about the future of Salt Spring. Meaden Hall. 6 p.m. RSVP through https://ssifoundation.ca. 

Men’s discussion group led by Aaron Kipnis, Ph.D. at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com

Do you have questions about local government, services, health, activities, volunteering or just how to get things done? Volunteers will be available to help answer your questions about life on Salt Spring. Thrifty Foods Flower Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or email asksaltspring@gmail.com.

Alliance devotes meeting to discussing the ins and outs of the proposed new CRD safety service for Ganges Village. All welcome to join. Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m.

Twice-a-year event at Fulford Hall. Delicious homemade food also available at the event. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To inquire about renting a table, call Jan Jang at 250-537-5482.  

Special guest from Emergency Preparedness Operations, Brian Bogdanovich, helps answer questions on whether you are ready for the next big storm or emergency. Thrifty Foods floral shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mateada and the Salt Spring Island Doula Collective present a concert and silent auction for Doulas At Your Doorstep, with performances by Billie Woods, Marta McKeever and Yael Wand. The event will be MCed by Julie McKinnon. Mateada lounge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Salt Spring Legion offers breakfast by donation at Meaden Hall from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Bus transportation from the Legion to Centennial Park starts at 10 a.m. Parade leaves at 10:30 a.m. and service at Centennial park starts at 11. All are welcome to an open house at the Legion following the service.

When you die, what will your digital legacy be? What will be left about you online? How will your online accounts be accessed and handled? Crocker and McLeod team up in this presentation to give us ideas and tips on how to handle our digital legacies. Salt Spring Public Library. 2 to 4 p.m.