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.
Food-only market with all homegrown or handmade goods. Runs June through September at Centennial park. 2 to 6 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.
Food-only market with all homegrown or handmade goods. Runs June through September at Centennial park. 2 to 6 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
Food-only market with all homegrown or handmade goods. Runs June through September at Centennial park. 2 to 6 p.m.
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.
Food-only market with all homegrown or handmade goods. Runs June through September at Centennial park. 2 to 6 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.
An evening of Indigenous solidarity, songs and stories in support of RAVEN Trust. Benefit for the Pull Together campaign, raising funds for strategic lawsuits against TMX, the event features a silent auction and delicious concession at intermission, along with a very special musical guest. ArtSpring. 7 p.m.
Everyone is invited to a casual brunch at the Gulf Islands Secondary School multi-purpose purpose room. Discussions and presentations on how we might meet our goal of reducing emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. 10 a.m. to noon. Yummy local food, drinks and prizes. Kids welcome.
The not-for-profit Transitions store operated by Islanders Working Against Violence celebrates with cake and treats at 2 p.m.
Memorial ceremony in Centennial Park. 5 p.m.
Annual potluck Yule Feast, inspired after the ancient heathen Germanic and Nordic cultures and traditions, held in unceded WSANEC First Nation territory on Salt Spring Island by Leeann and Dan. Beaver Point Hall. Doors open and lighting of the Yule fire at 5 p.m. The feast commences at 7, closing ceremony at 9.
Islanders welcome the new year with a dip in Vesuvius Bay. Vesuvius Beach. 12 noon.
Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers group gathers at the Thrifty Florist Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CRD director Gary Holman will join volunteers to answer questions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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