Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Five-Sunday workshop taught by Daina Deblette at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed channellers Brad Johnson and Tina Louise Spalding are joined by sound healer Adam Huber for an afternoon of channelled teachings for The New Earth. Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre. 1 to 7 p.m. Info: Brad Johnson - 236-882-3305.
Paul Crawford, co-curator of Behind the Lines: Contemporary Syrian Art, will speak about the exhibition from his view as lead curator. He will be joined via Skype by Syrian co-creator Humam Alsalim. A panel on the role of the curator with Crawford, Regan Shrumm and Margaret Day will follow. Mahon Hall. 2 p.m.
The Salty Wheels Square Dance club hosts a square dance with visiting dancers at SS Elementary School gym from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Spectators welcome. Free.
Regular monthly business meeting. Public welcome. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 4 p.m.
Public welcome to watch Toastmasters all-speech night at Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. sharp.
Award-winning PEI singer-songwriter is the Salt Spring Folk Club performer at Fulford Hall. 7 p.m., with doors open at 6 p.m. for season's ticket holders and 6:15 p.m. for others. Tickets $25 at Salt Spring Books.
Everyone welcome to meeting at Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments. www.SSCommunityAlliance.org
Pickleball games are played on Tuesdays at Fulford Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 12 p.m. on for beginners. Equipment is included for beginners. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Silent focused writing in 25-minute intervals, with 5-minute breaks. Facilitated by Jane Eaton Hamilton at the Salt Spring Public Library in Room 106 (by the computers) every Tuesday through May 29. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Drop-in introductory sessions at the new squash court at the golf club (805 Lower Ganges Rd) every Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Bring clean non-marking shoes. First time FREE, and $5 per session thereafter. Info at www.saltspringsquash.ca
Learn how to use the new app from Overdrive to download thousands of library eBooks and audiobooks to your favourite device. Libby is designed to be user friendly, with streamlined controls for easy downloading and reading, or listening. Salt Spring Library. 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Songs, rhymes and finger plays for ages 0 to 6. Come join Andrea and Janice at the Salt Spring Elementary Elf Room from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Italian dance company presents Bolero and Rite of Spring. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Plus post-show talkback.
Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce and library-sponsored event at the Salt Spring Public Library. 8 a.m. $20 or $15 for SS Chamber members.
Say goodbye to Mary Lou after 39 years at Old Salty and meet new manager Karen Stanley. Old Salty. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Salt Spring Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Join Nomi for songs and stories. Snacks provided. Best suited kids under 4 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.
Renowned horticulturist Brian Minter is the garden club's guest for a special event at Meaden Hall that begins at noon with an informal meet and greet (bring your bag lunch), followed by a short garden club meeting at 12:45 p.m. and Minter's presentation — titled Dramatic Changes in the World of Gardening — at 1:15 p.m. […]
UVic professor emeritus Patricia Roy speaks on B.C.’s Ambiguous Relations with the Rest of Canada. Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 2 p.m.
Regular business meeting at Lions Hall starts at 9:30 a.m., with recess for public hearing on 805 Lower Ganges Road rezoning application (SS Tennis Association) scheduled from 9:45 to 10 a.m. and town hall session at noon.
Program facilitated by singer/songwriter and contemplative Elvira Clare that will focus on meditative singing as a means of experiencing contemplative stillness. At Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice at St. Mary's Church, Fulford. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. People of all backgrounds and traditions are welcome. A knowledge of music is not […]
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Fridays at the Salt Spring Public Library in the library children's corner. Best for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
This year’s program is written by the women of Suriname, South America, and is titled “All God’s Creation Is Very Good!” Participants invited to stay for refreshments following the program. Salt Spring United Church. 1:30 p.m.
Students will work with carving, painting, storytelling, directed drumming (pow wow drum) and small button blankets. The free workshop is for grades 5-7 and is limited to 10-15 students who have a particular interest in art. ArtSpring. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration required.
The 2018 festival opens with gala and screenings of films Lucy and Jane. GISS. Doors open 5:30 p.m., screening at 7 p.m.
Indie, folk, rock and reggae at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Friday. 7 to 10 p.m.
Film screenings, plus great food and coffee at the Intermission Cafe. GISS. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weave & Mend with Shauna Devlin. Stowel Lake Farm. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: shaunadevlin.net
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Annual general meeting at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 3 p.m.
Instrumental music featuring shades of jazz, classical, folk and soul. Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Saturday. 6 to 9 p.m.
Lions Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7. Tickets $10, families $20, unwaged $5
Film screenings, plus great food and coffee at the Intermission Cafe. GISS. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Five-Sunday workshop taught by Daina Deblette at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m.
Pickleball games are played on Tuesdays at Fulford Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 12 p.m. on for beginners. Equipment is included for beginners. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Silent focused writing in 25-minute intervals, with 5-minute breaks. Facilitated by Jane Eaton Hamilton at the Salt Spring Public Library in Room 106 (by the computers) every Tuesday through May 29. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Presentation by Ministry of Children and Family Development resource worker Praven Pather for prospective foster parents. Salt Spring Library program room. Two one-hour talks at 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Songs, rhymes and finger plays for ages 0 to 6. Come join Andrea and Janice at the Salt Spring Elementary Elf Room from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.
SSI Grand(m)others to Grandmothers event in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Games at Salt Spring Inn. 2 to 4 p.m. Plus final games on Sat., March 10 at Penny's Pantry from 6 to 9 p.m., plus a silent auction.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Hosted by Jan Rabson every Tuesday night (except Mar 20 & 27) from 7-9 pm in the Salt Spring Elementary School Multi Purpose Room. Everyone age 15 and is welcome.
Wednesdays at the Salt Spring Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Join Nomi for songs and stories. Snacks provided. Best suited kids under 4 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.
Starting this Wednesday and continuing every first Wednesday afternoon of the month in conjunction with the Painters Guild. The group will learn some fun lettering styles and decide upon future classes and workshops. ArtSpring. 1:30 p.m.
SSI Grand(m)others to Grandmothers event in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Games at Salt Spring Inn. 2 to 4 p.m. Plus final games on Sat., March 10 at Penny's Pantry from 6 to 9 p.m., plus a silent auction.
Guitarist Sanchez and bassist Miller present a collection of songs in Spanish and Portuguese from different parts of South America. Music begins in All Saints By-the Sea at 2:10 pm, followed by tea and treats. Donations are gratefully received for the musicians and towards the running of the series.
Four sessions in the Library Community Program Room: March 7, 14, 21 and 28. These sessions will teach you how to prepare your poetry, novel, short stories, children's books, stage and screen play for publication. Topics include common industry formats and tools, preparing images for printing, converting your work into an ebook, proofreading techniques and symbols, choosing a […]
CFUW partners with the library to show the NFB film Women on the March, a history of the suffragette movement in Britain, the U.S. and Canada. SS Public Library. 2 p.m.
A Brown Bag Networking Lunch presented by Volunteer & Community Resources. Meet with VCR and other community organizations to discuss key issues on all aspects of volunteer management on Salt Spring Island. Come share your success stories, challenges and questions. SS Public Library. 12 to 1 p.m. Please RSVP: admin@vcrsaltspring.org
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
HR consultant Larry Shetzer offers session on human resources basics at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m.
For kids aged 9-12 at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery in Merchants' Mews. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fridays at the Salt Spring Public Library in the library children's corner. Best for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Indie, folk, rock and reggae at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Friday. 7 to 10 p.m.
Characters from Mamma Priscilla’s Cagey Revue, presented in 2013, return to ArtSpring with a new story and songs. 7:30 p.m.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
SSI Grand(m)others to Grandmothers event in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Games at Penny's Pantry on the Green from 6 to 9 p.m., plus a silent auction.
Instrumental music featuring shades of jazz, classical, folk and soul. Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Saturday. 6 to 9 p.m.
Characters from Mamma Priscilla’s Cagey Revue, presented in 2013, return to ArtSpring with a new story and songs. 7:30 p.m.
GISS senior improv team performs at the Legion as fundraiser for trip to national competition in Ottawa. 7:30 p.m. $5 admission plus pass the hat.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Amanda Tarling speaking about a Unitarian's experience of Nature. Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 10:30 a.m. Child minders available and visitors always welcome.
Five-Sunday workshop taught by Daina Deblette at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m.
Silent focused writing in 25-minute intervals, with 5-minute breaks. Facilitated by Jane Eaton Hamilton at the Salt Spring Public Library in Room 106 (by the computers) every Tuesday through May 29. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Trailblazing scientist and science media personality Dr. Jennifer Gardy presents at GISS at 10 a.m.
Pickleball games are played on Tuesdays at Fulford Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 12 p.m. on for beginners. Equipment is included for beginners. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Council of all Trust Area trustees and Trust staff meet at the Harbour House Hotel. Public can watch from 1:30 to 5:15 p.m. Discussion for 2018/19 budget set for 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Songs, rhymes and finger plays for ages 0 to 6. Come join Andrea and Janice at the Salt Spring Elementary Elf Room from 2 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Annual general meeting for society aiming to establish a community facility for equestrian boarding and activities. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 6 p.m.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Hosted by Jan Rabson every Tuesday night (except Mar 20 & 27) from 7-9 pm in the Salt Spring Elementary School Multi Purpose Room. Everyone age 15 and is welcome.
Day 2 of meeting runs at the Harbour House Hotel from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. and from 2 to 5:15 p.m. Delegations and town hall session from 2 to 3 p.m. Affordable housing presentation at 3 p.m.
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice offers a workshop led by Anglican Bishop Logan McMenamie. A Star of the Sea Centre event at St. Mary's Church in Fulford. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com. People should bring a bag lunch.
Wednesdays at the Salt Spring Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Join Nomi for songs and stories. Snacks provided. Best suited kids under 4 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.
Sampson family members share history of Fernwood area at SSHS event at Central Hall. 2 p.m.
Four sessions in the Library Community Program Room: March 7, 14, 21 and 28. These sessions will teach you how to prepare your poetry, novel, short stories, children's books, stage and screen play for publication. Topics include common industry formats and tools, preparing images for printing, converting your work into an ebook, proofreading techniques and symbols, choosing a […]
Day 3 of Trust Council meeting at the Harbour House Hotel runs from 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon.
Salt Springers and other Gulf Islanders will have a chance to have their voices heard directly by the province on B.C.'s Poverty Reduction Strategy. Community consultation session at Lions Hall starts at 12 noon with a hot lunch together, to be followed by circle discussions on issues like housing, welfare rates, health, education, low wages and […]
Public welcome to attend meeting. Salt Spring Public Library. 4 to 6 p.m.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
The Salt Spring Paddlers Club and the Salt Spring Trail & Nature Club co-sponsor islanders Rebecca Grim and Leo Mahlke, who are planning a trip to Alaska to document environmental injustices and other threats along the way. Salt Spring Sailing Club. 7 to 9 p.m.
Characters from Mamma Priscilla’s Cagey Revue, presented in 2013, return to ArtSpring with a new story and songs. 7:30 p.m.
For kids aged 9-12 at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery in Merchants' Mews. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fridays at the Salt Spring Public Library in the library children's corner. Best for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Enjoy music and cheer with Will Millar, founding member of the Irish Rovers, during opening reception for his painting show. Gallery 8. 5 to 8 p.m Exhibition runs to March 25.
Opening reception for Home & Garden Show at the Farmers' Institute. 5 to 8 p.m. Cash bar, music & free food. Meet with the local trades, construction, home services, landscape companies and home décor vendors, and mingle with fellow attendees. The Welcome Reception is sponsored by Windsor Plywood.
Opening event for third annual recycled art show, with show continuing to March 28. Salt Spring Gallery. 5 to 8 p.m.
Indie, folk, rock and reggae at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Friday. 7 to 10 p.m.
Folksinger/activist Luke Wallace presents his new CD called Us at Beaver Point Hall. 7 p.m.
Characters from Mamma Priscilla’s Cagey Revue, presented in 2013, return to ArtSpring with a new story and songs. 7:30 p.m.
Meet up to 50 vendors who will showcase local design expertise, construction services and advice, garden care, water collection and conservation, creative décor and design ideas and special home services. Salt Spring Farmers' Institute. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Home & Garden Show is sponsored by Mouat's Trading. Three experts will speak on home design, […]
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
With live music at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. 5 p.m. until late.
Instrumental music featuring shades of jazz, classical, folk and soul. Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Saturday. 6 to 9 p.m.
Characters from Mamma Priscilla’s Cagey Revue, presented in 2013, return to ArtSpring with a new story and songs. 7:30 p.m.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Meet up to 50 vendors who will showcase local design expertise, construction services and advice, garden care, water collection and conservation, creative décor and design ideas and special home services. Salt Spring Farmers' Institute. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Home & Garden Show is sponsored by Mouat's Trading. Three experts will speak on home design, […]
Guest speaker Karen Christie presents on A Global Perspective: Knowledge vs. Altruism. Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 10:30 a.m. Childminders available and visitors always welcome.
Kate Harris, the author of the new travel memoir Lands of Lost Borders, joins the Salt Spring Forum for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, travel, and much more. ArtSpring gallery. 7:30 p.m. Cycling the Silk Road first in western China and then from Turkey to the Himalayas – and crossing all kinds of borders – Harris’ […]
March Break Art Camp, Week 1 (March 19-23): Kids create beautiful large multi-day projects at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery. This camp will incorporate acrylic painting and interesting mixed media techniques. Create stunning paintings using acrylic paints and stencils on wood canvases, vibrant foil collage paintings, and some other fun surprises as time permits. Tuition […]
Public welcome to attend regular business meeting. Portlock Park Portable. 5 to 7 p.m.
March Break Art Camp, Week 1 (March 19-23): Kids create beautiful large multi-day projects at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery. This camp will incorporate acrylic painting and interesting mixed media techniques. Create stunning paintings using acrylic paints and stencils on wood canvases, vibrant foil collage paintings, and some other fun surprises as time permits. Tuition […]
Guest speakers James Gordon and Lisa Joe provide an update on the proposed national marine conservation area reserve in the southern Strait of Georgia. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Speaker starts at about 10:35 a.m.
Silent focused writing in 25-minute intervals, with 5-minute breaks. Facilitated by Jane Eaton Hamilton at the Salt Spring Public Library in Room 106 (by the computers) every Tuesday through May 29. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pickleball games are played on Tuesdays at Fulford Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 12 p.m. on for beginners. Equipment is included for beginners. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
A free event with two short films and a panel discussion by local speakers Seth Wright, Wil Mayhew, Doug Wilkins and Fernando do Santos. Presented by Transition Salt Spring and the Salt Spring Public Library at the library program room. 7 p.m.
March Break Art Camp, Week 1 (March 19-23): Kids create beautiful large multi-day projects at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery. This camp will incorporate acrylic painting and interesting mixed media techniques. Create stunning paintings using acrylic paints and stencils on wood canvases, vibrant foil collage paintings, and some other fun surprises as time permits. Tuition […]
Wednesdays at the Salt Spring Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Join Nomi for songs and stories. Snacks provided. Best suited kids under 4 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.
Presentation by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. with Staci Hunter Noble at Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 1 to 4 p.m.
Four sessions in the Library Community Program Room: March 7, 14, 21 and 28. These sessions will teach you how to prepare your poetry, novel, short stories, children's books, stage and screen play for publication. Topics include common industry formats and tools, preparing images for printing, converting your work into an ebook, proofreading techniques and symbols, choosing a […]
Morna Edmundson of Vancouver’s Elektra Women’s Choir runs a three-day Choral Festival for women’s voices at ArtSpring. Register at http://artspring.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Women%E2%80%99s-Choral-Festival-REGISTRATION-FORM-2.pdf Public session on March 25 at 2:30 p.m. when the festival participants present the workshopped music in concert together with members of the Elektra Women’s Choir.
March Break Art Camp, Week 1 (March 19-23): Kids create beautiful large multi-day projects at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery. This camp will incorporate acrylic painting and interesting mixed media techniques. Create stunning paintings using acrylic paints and stencils on wood canvases, vibrant foil collage paintings, and some other fun surprises as time permits. Tuition […]
This month's book is Folly by Laurie R. King. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m. The Salt Spring Island Public Library book club, open to all and free of charge, meets from 1 to 3 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meet other book lovers and have fun discussing an interesting […]
Annual general meeting at the Salt Spring Library Program Room. 3:30 p.m. All active library cardholders are welcome to attend and are eligible to vote at the meeting.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Morna Edmundson of Vancouver’s Elektra Women’s Choir runs a three-day Choral Festival for women’s voices at ArtSpring. Register at http://artspring.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Women%E2%80%99s-Choral-Festival-REGISTRATION-FORM-2.pdf Public session on March 25 at 2:30 p.m. when the festival participants present the workshopped music in concert together with members of the Elektra Women’s Choir.
March Break Art Camp, Week 1 (March 19-23): Kids create beautiful large multi-day projects at Ocean Art Studio & Gallery. This camp will incorporate acrylic painting and interesting mixed media techniques. Create stunning paintings using acrylic paints and stencils on wood canvases, vibrant foil collage paintings, and some other fun surprises as time permits. Tuition […]
Fridays at the Salt Spring Public Library in the library children's corner. Best for kids ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Protest against the Kinder Morgan pipeline set for Centennial Park at 12 noon. People can learn about ways to support actions on Burnaby Mountain, get involved in divestment campaigns and show their support for initiatives that move in a positive direction away from reliance on fossil fuels to power communities.
March of the Penguins at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 2:30 p.m.
Indie, folk, rock and reggae at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Friday. 7 to 10 p.m.
Morna Edmundson of Vancouver’s Elektra Women’s Choir runs a three-day Choral Festival for women’s voices at ArtSpring. Register at http://artspring.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Women%E2%80%99s-Choral-Festival-REGISTRATION-FORM-2.pdf Public session on March 25 at 2:30 p.m. when the festival participants present the workshopped music in concert together with members of the Elektra Women’s Choir.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Twice-a-year event at Fulford Hall. A fundraiser for the hall, with delicious home-made food too. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Introductory session for Sun., March 25 workshop led by Rob Selmanovic at SSI Wellness Centre. Sore back, neck, shoulders, hips? Somatics teaches that these & other types of aches & pains are symptoms of functional problems that can be resolved. For more info and to register: www.soulworksbodywisdom.com; or soulworks@pathcom.com or 250.285.2299 250.202.5363.
Instrumental music featuring shades of jazz, classical, folk and soul. Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Saturday. 6 to 9 p.m.
Accordion player and singer-songwriter Geoff Berner performs with a guest at The Sanctuary at 191 Walker's Hook Road. 7 p.m. Info: 250-537-1910.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Workshop led by Rob Selmanovic of Soulworks Body Wisdom at SS Wellness Centre. 1 to 5 p.m. Sore back, neck, shoulders, hips? Somatics teaches that these & other types of aches & pains are symptoms of functional problems that can be resolved. For more info and to register: www.soulworksbodywisdom.com or soulworks@pathcom.com 250.285.2299 250.202.5363.
PARC invites interested residents to attend an Open House for the Salt Spring Lions Commemorative Bike Park project in Mouat Park. At Lions Hall. 2 to 5 p.m. Tours of the project site will also be offered before the open house. Please meet at the Mouat Park parking lot at 160 Seaview at 11:30 a.m. […]
Festival participants present workshopped music in concert together with members of the Elektra Women’s Choir. ArtSpring. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Regular monthly business meeting at the Salt Spring Library Program Room. 4 p.m.
Spotlight topic is Affordable Housing (Drake Road), which will address the key themes of the Alliance working groups: infrastructure, economics, environment, housing, governance and health, in order to develop workable solutions on Salt Spring. Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments served. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation. www.SSCommunityAlliance.org
Silent focused writing in 25-minute intervals, with 5-minute breaks. Facilitated by Jane Eaton Hamilton at the Salt Spring Public Library in Room 106 (by the computers) every Tuesday through May 29. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pickleball games are played on Tuesdays at Fulford Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 12 p.m. on for beginners. Equipment is included for beginners. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Islands Trust Open House for Salt Spring Wild Cider liquor licence application. At Salt Spring Wild Cider. 7 to 8 p.m.
Taught by Sheri Nielsen at Lions Hall. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Register with Sheri at 250-537-1883.
Wednesdays at the Salt Spring Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Join Nomi for songs and stories. Snacks provided. Best suited kids under 4 and their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.
Ken MacKenzie speaks on How Some Scots — and bumptious islanders — nearly derailed Confederation. Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 2 p.m.
Talk by Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency reps about benefits for seniors. Hosted by the South Salt Spring Seniors group at the Fulford Hall Seniors Rooms. 2:30 p.m.
Meeting at Central Hall (lower hall) at 7 p.m. Public welcome.
Annual general meeting at the Salt Spring United Church lower hall. 7 p.m.
Guest speaker is Belinda Schroeder on Heartfelt Gardening, or How to Love Your Garden As Much As It Loves You. Meaden Hall at 7 p.m.
Four sessions in the Library Community Program Room: March 7, 14, 21 and 28. These sessions will teach you how to prepare your poetry, novel, short stories, children's books, stage and screen play for publication. Topics include common industry formats and tools, preparing images for printing, converting your work into an ebook, proofreading techniques and symbols, choosing a […]
At The Fritz. Two screenings: 3 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. show.
Pickleball runs at Fernwood Elementary School on Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Mass of the Last Supper at 7 p.m.; Eucharistic Adoration until 9:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church.
Stations of the Cross at 2:15 p.m. and church service at 3 p.m.
Inner Passages - Surreal Paintings by Paul Robert Bryans and Digital Art by Lorence Bryans opens at Salt Spring Gallery with a wine and cheese reception from 5 to 8 p.m.
Opening event for Portraits of an Island by Susan Benson at Mahon Hall. 6 to 9 p.m. Show continues through April 8. Plus: Upstage Centre: Susan Benson RCA. 50 Years of Theatre Design, featuring a fascinating and beautiful collection of set models, photographs, costumes, sketches and books from many of her iconic productions, loaned from private and […]
Indie, folk, rock and reggae at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Friday. 7 to 10 p.m.
Celebration of the opening of Venter Gallery at #3107 Grace Point Square. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebration of 26 years in business at Grace Point Square gallery. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pickleball games are played at Salt Spring Elementary School gym on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Equipment included. Will share paddles till you acquire your own. Let us help you get started. Info: hafizbhimji@shaw.ca or 250-653-9579.
Watch Susan Benson paint at Mahon Hall amid her Portrait of an Island exhibition. 2 to 4 p.m.
Annual print show at Duthie Gallery opens with an event from 5 to 7 p.m. Show runs March 30-April 30.
DAISSI sponsored event celebrating the newfound visibility of all trans and gender diverse people in our society. Featuring trans-activist, musician and storyteller Rae Spoon, who will share songs and stories and facilitate a community discussion. Harbour House Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. By donation.
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