Community

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. 

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.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers group gathers at the Thrifty Florist Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Islands Trust trustee Laura Patrick will join volunteers to answer questions from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers group gathers at the Thrifty Florist Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chamber of Commerce executive director Jessica Harkema will join volunteers to answer questions […]

Adam Olsen will join volunteers to listen to and address concerns and questions from the community. All welcome; coffee and cookies. Thrifty Florist Shop (upper level). 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Adam Olsen available starting at 11.

Shop for awesome locally grown seeds, bring your own seeds and trade them at the seed swap table, visit with local agricultural groups, have some coffee and treats and take in a free workshop or two. Farmers' Institute. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Workshop schedule is as follows:  10:30 a.m.: Fiona Hamersley Chambers - Developing […]

Join four expert panelists to talk about a variety of climate conscious approaches from Salt Spring Island and the Cowichan Valley as part of Seedy Saturday weekend events. Panelists include Delisa Lewis: Integrating Livestock with Mixed Vegetables Systems at Greenfire Farm; Megan McEachern: Diversifying the landscape at Stowel Lake Farm; Salt Spring Island Fire Dept: […]

Led by Barb Slater and Kevin Wilkie at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s church in Fulford). 7 to 8:30 p.m.

At the Thrifty Florist Shop (upper level) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This Friday, CRD director Gary Holman will join volunteers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to listen to your questions and address your concerns. All welcome; coffee and cookies. 

At the Ganges CIBC branch. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Volunteers listen to and address community concerns from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thrifty Florist Shop (upper level). Islands Trustee Laura Patrick joins in starting at 11 a.m.

Regular and competitive players welcome to play Scrabble games and raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Salt Spring Inn. 2 to 4 p.m.

Regular and competitive players welcome to play Scrabble games and raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Salt Spring Inn. 2 to 4 p.m.

Final games and silent auction for annual fundraiser benefitting the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Penny's Pantry on the Green. 6 to 9 p.m.

Find out more about this alternative to the justice system. Everyone is welcome. Lions Hall. 6:30 p.m.