Early Service at Centennial Park at 8:30 a.m. Coffee and hot cross buns at SSI United Church at 9 a.m. Easter Sunday worship service at 10 a.m., including Flowering of the Cross.
Celebration of the opening of Venter Gallery at #3107 Grace Point Square. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hunt at the Salt Spring Cheese Farm on Reynolds Road. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your own basket.
Speaker is Amanda Tarling asking "What's in a Name?" SS Unitarian Fellowship at Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 10:30 a.m. : Childminders available and visitors always welcome.
Watch Susan Benson paint at Mahon Hall amid her Portrait of an Island exhibition. 2 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.
Artist Richard York presents on A Sense of Place. Mahon Hall. 12 noon.
Opening event for exhibition of street photography by Bob Fenske running at the library program room through April. 5 to 7 p.m.
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.
Staged reading with Chris Humphreys, Jason Donaldson and Jason Gaffney at Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.
Drop-in life drawing led by Pat McCallum at Mahon Hall. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.
Salt Spring singer-writer Susan Cogan performs. All Saints By-the-Sea. 2:10 p.m. Followed by optional tea & treats.
Artist Bob Leatherbarrow presents a talk called These are a Few of My Favourite Things. Mahon Hall. 12 noon.
With featured poet Lottie Devindisch at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m. with sign-up at 6:45 p.m. One poem per reader. Featured poet reads at 7:30 p.m.
Charles Ross presents his take on the Jane Austen story at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Bar opens at 6:30 p.m.
Briony Penn speaks on Artivism: Imagination, Intuition and Evolution on the Front Lines. Mahon Hall. 12 p.m.
Susan Benson speaks on Theatre Design. Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.
GISS junior and senior improv teams; silent auction; special guests at ArtSpring. A fundraiser to help send the GISS senior improv team to national finals in Ottawa.
Lighting designer Michael Whitfield speaks on Reflections on an Illuminating Career. Mahon Hall. 12 p.m.
Bellingham author presents Klee Wyck Journal at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 3 p.m.
A night of lively and varied entertainment at Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.
Vancouver Aquarium CEO and president John Nightingale is Salt Spring Forum guest speaker at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Anthology of pieces by Canadian authors with contributions by Salt Spring writers Wendy Judith Cutler and Corrie Hope Furst. SS Public Library Program Room. 1 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.
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.
Gale Hingston and Lottie Devindisch lead day-long workshop exploring inner stillness and the resulting movement that originates from that inner source of being. Using meditation, visualization, improvisational dance techniques, creative play and music, participants will learn ways to access the spiritual and holy nature of movement, and feel the freedom and joy of dance. Presented by Star […]
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.
Salt Spring Historical Society meeting features Salt Spring Arts Council visiting curator Regan Shrumm. Central Hall. 2 p.m.
Pauline La Bel from Bowen Island presents Whale in the Door. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m.
Kids movies shown every Friday in the Salt Spring Public Library program room except for statutory holidays and school-in-session days. 2:30 p.m. See event site for schedule.
Opening event for a show of 4’ x 8’ woodcuts printed by steamroller, with master printer Richard Tetrault in attendance. Presented by Duthie Gallery at Mahon Hall. 5 to 7 p.m. Show runs from April 13 to 15.
Opening reception for a group show of works in the print medium featuring Doug Biden, Marcus Bowcott, Bruce Cobanli, Stefani Denz, Theo Humblet, Gabrielle Jensen, LeRoy Jensen, Amy Jones and Gordon Trick. Fault Line Projects gallery. 5 to 7 p.m.
Show of new works by Norma Hoeppner opens at Salt Spring Gallery with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m., and runs through May 2.
Globe & Mail columnist Elizabeth Renzetti is the Salt Spring Forum's guest at GISS. 7:30 p.m.
Two-day workshop designed for all levels of experience in printmaking, from beginners to advanced levels, the workshop will cover the basics of relief printmaking, including tools, sharpening, papers, inks, colour mixing and registration technique. Incorporating a range of chisels, gouges and other tools, the workshop will explore some of the textural possibilities that can be […]
Displays, martial art demos, music and food at the annual Japanese Garden Society event at Heiwa Garden in Peace Park. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Annual cemetery walk takes place this year at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church cemetery in Fulford at 1:30 p.m.
Facilitated discussion at ArtSpring. 3 p.m. Follows the annual cemetery walk at St. Paul's church in Fulford.
Two-day workshop designed for all levels of experience in printmaking, from beginners to advanced levels, the workshop will cover the basics of relief printmaking, including tools, sharpening, papers, inks, colour mixing and registration technique. Incorporating a range of chisels, gouges and other tools, the workshop will explore some of the textural possibilities that can be […]
Volunteers needed for annual Island Comfort Quilts quilting bee at the Farmers' Institute. No sewing experience required. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info/register: islandcomfortquilts@shaw.ca
Joyful singing service with Barb Slater. SS Seniors Centre. 10:30 a.m. No special talent required. Children and visitors welcome.
Join Bob Weeden, retired Alaskan biologist, professor, and conservationist, for readings from the huge literature on birds, and a bird walk afterward at the Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve. 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation for the talk and walk: $5-$10.
Music of Ross Taggart with special guests Jill Townsend and Bill Coon. At ArtSpring. 2:30 p.m.
Community, visitors, and families are invited to pitch in, have fun, and make a difference for future earth stewards. SS Elementary. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help build a wooden floor for the outdoor classroom, install mosaic butterflies, and tour the gardens. Snacks & fun games provided. More info: Toby at carson.tobias@gmail.com
Islands Trust Programs Committee meets at Lions Hall with a town hall session from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Public input on how to improve delivery and integration of services in the Islands Trust Area is wanted.
Public welcome to attend regular business meeting. Portlock Park Portable. 5 to 7 p.m.
Annual General Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Lions Hall. Regular monthly trustees' meeting to follow.
Guest speaker is Robert Thomson on Florence, Dante & Me; letters written while in Italy in 1960-61. Robert explains the life culture and people of Italy through letters he wrote from Italy to his fiancée in Vancouver. He studied in Perugia, Florence, Naples and Rome. Lions Hall. Doors at 10 a.m., speaker starts at about 10:30 […]
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.
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.
Free form dance with Shauna Devlin. No experience necessary. Stowel Lake Farm. 7:15 to 9 p.m.
Documentary film by Jocelyn Demers presents an in-depth view of the rich, interactive ecosystems of the Fraser river watershed and the people who champion their protection. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7:30 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.
Three workshops led by Keita Kanazashi from Japan at Lions Hall. Learn Taiko Drumming at 4 p.m.; Beginners Class at 5:30 p.m.; Serious Taiko Class at 7:30 p.m.
Documentary film about author, mountaineer and inspirational pioneer of the Cascades, Coast Ranges and Rockies. The Fritz. Two screenings: 6:15 and 8:30 p.m.
Dan Jason launches Awesome Ancient Grains & Seeds. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m.
Peter McAllister leads a birding walk in Burgoyne Bay Park beginning at 6 a.m. Meet at the road, near the barns, where there’s a wide path heading into the meadows. New birders are very welcome. The event will wrap up by 8 a.m.
Monthly public meeting at Lions Hall. 9:30 a.m. Town hall at 12 noon.
Guest speaker is Judith Dios on Felting and Surface Decoration. ArtSpring. 10:30 a.m. More information at saltspringweaversandspinners.com
Mary Hof from the Cowichan Valley Hikers will speak about organizing a group hiking trip to Guatemala in November 2018 and climbing Vancouver Island’s Golden Hinde in August last year. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m.
Tara Cheyenne presents I Can't Remember the Word for I Can't Remember. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Two young performers who are trained in traditional Japanese music: Keita Kanazashi - Taiko drummer, and Kohei Honda - Tsugaru Shamisen perform at Mahon Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Salt Spring Japanese Garden Society.
Drop in to talk about and ask questions about the opioid crisis with Angela Koetzle, the youth drug and alcohol counsellor for Salt Spring, and health nurse Trinda Gajek. Rock Salt Cafe. 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Kids movies shown every Friday in the Salt Spring Public Library program room except for statutory holidays and school-in-session days. 2:30 p.m. See event site for schedule.
Featuring Kathleen McGee, Sam Tonning and Harris Anderson at the Harbour House Hotel. 19-plus. 8 p.m.
Featuring Mad Riddim Boomshack. On the road to Ska & Reggae Fest. Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
Free swimming at the pool from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Pool re-opens after annual maintenance shutdown and CRD takeover of operations.
Help clean-up beach and harbour area on Saturday fro 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Ganges village areas on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: SS Chamber of Commerce.
Salt Spring and off-island Scouts will set up camp in Centennial Park. Ask about the program, do some crafts, watch some demonstrations or just hang out. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn about proportional representation from Fair Voting BC folks in Centennial Park. Meet at the gazebo at 12 noon for rally.
Annual general meeting of the society at Central Community Hall. 1 p.m. Public welcome.
The Bees Nest hosts a three-session beginners class for budding or established entrepreneurial women ready to build their own website with Wix startng today. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Other two classes are on April 28 and May 5. Limited to 7 participants. Register: www.beesnestevents.ca
Salt Spring resident Krista Thornhill launches Earth Journey: A Guide to Living with the Seasons. Salt Spring Public Library. 2 p.m.
AGM at Community Gospel Chapel. 2 p.m. Voting for trustees opens in advance of the meeting at 10 a.m.
Features live performances, dancing, yoga and other free hands-on and Earth-friendly activities such as wild crafting, knitting, art making, smoothie blending, instrument strumming, faerie door building, seed planting, Earth Heroes Awards and more. Centennial Park. 12 to 5 p.m.
An evening of Shakespearian scenes, soliloquies, songs and cake with Chris Humphreys and special guests. Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.
The April meeting will include working group reports and a review and wrap-up of the presentation and conversation about affordable housing from last month. Lions Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.
Salt Spring Folk Club season-ending concert hosted by Valdy and Bill Henderson with special guests. Fulford Hall. 7 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.
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.
Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild offers free lessons at GISS. 7 to 9 p.m. Make a small item to take home. Preregistration required at saltspringweaversandspinners.com or 250-537-4669.
Dana Cooper from Nashville in Home Routes concert at 310 Isabella Point Rd. (Over the Rainbow B&B). 7 p.m. Tix are only $20 in advance. E-tsf to coastaldahling@gmail.com. All proceeds go directly to the artist. Dana is a great songwriter and storyteller. For more info call Lisa at 250-653-9123.
Greg Augustine from SOMA 4 LIVING presents a workshop on how to deal with back pain. 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Lions Hall. For more information and to register, email greg@soma4living.com or phone 250-748-6626.
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.
Beginner hoop event led by Gravity Addict Khya at Mahon Hall. Kids and families are invited to come from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Adults, teens and seniors are invited to show up at 6:45 and stay until 8:30 p.m. Welcome circle at 7 p.m. $15 at the door with $5 off if you bring a friend (including kids).
Annual general meeting of the Scott Point Waterworks District at the RVYC Pavilion. 7 p.m.
Featuring Yvonne Blomer, editor Of Refugium: Poems for the Pacific and Johanna Streetly, author Of Wild Fierce Life: Dangerous Moments on the Outer Coast. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m.
Peter McAllister leads a birding walk in Burgoyne Bay Park beginning at 6 a.m. Meet at the road, near the barns, where there’s a wide path heading into the meadows. New birders are very welcome. The event will wrap up by 8 a.m.
This month's pick is West with the Night by Beryl Markham. The Salt Spring Island Public Library book club, open to all and free of charge, meets from 1-3 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Meet at Penny’s Pantry on the Green to talk about environmental issues and initiatives. 5 to 7 p.m.
Peace Begins With a Smile. This circle will focus on building positive connections between people with differing political perspectives. Salt Spring Library Program Room. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: Laura: 250-537-8804
Beacon Community Services Employment Services holds its second annual Salt Spring Island job fair at Lions Hall. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Employers will represent an array of industries, including tourism, hospitality, homecare support, health care and construction.
Kids movies shown every Friday in the Salt Spring Public Library program room except for statutory holidays and school-in-session days. 2:30 p.m. See event site for schedule.
Showcase of our Stars year-end: At 9:30 a.m., Boys U12-13 players on the main field. At 10 a.m. the House Program on the side fields until 12:15 p.m. At 11 a.m., Boys U10-11 and Girls U10-11 start 5-a-side games. 12:30 p.m.: special skills contest. 1:30 p.m.: Girls and Boys U14-16 and the Girls U12-13 start their […]
Drop by the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room to meet club members and learn more about the club and the brand-new Toastmasters International Pathways learning program. 1 to 3 p.m. Members will present demonstration speeches at 2 p.m.
The Salt Spring Forum and the Canadian Federation of University Women are honoured to co-host Dr. Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, an adjunct professor with the Schools of Environmental Studies and Business at the University of Victoria, a board member of Clean Energy BC and the BC Achievement Foundation, and a member […]
Appalachian old-time fiddle tunes from Salt Spring's south end at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.
Acclaimed musicians Bill Coon and Oliver Gannon perform guitar duo, and are joined by long-time collaborators Dave Robbins on drums and Darren Radtke on bass. All Saints. 2 p.m.
Dancers from Co.ERASGA dance and choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino offer an exploratory movement workshop as part of an SSAC AiR pop up residency. No dance experience necessary but the willingness to play and be transported to move. Antler Ridge Studio. 4 to 6 p.m.
Public welcome to attend regular business meeting. SS Public Library. 4 to 6 p.m.
Vancouver based Co.ERASGA dance company performs work centering around the “malong,” traditional tube-like printed fabric. Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.
Ganges fire hall training room. 7 p.m.
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