70th annual event on Saturna Island included games and competitions for everyone, crafts on display and for sale, a well-stocked beer garden and 27 island-raised lamb that are barbecued around a huge fire.
19th annual car and motorcycle show and celebration at the Hydro field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule includes Viva Chorale at 10 a.m., Black Powder Cannons and National Anthem at 11:59 p.m., cake cutting with MP Elizabeth May at 1:30 p.m., plus Salt Spring Concert Band, GISS band Bella and the Bois, and the WannaBeatlles throughout […]
Canada Day Celebrations at the Legion include live music outdoors, family activities, food & Ladies Aux tea starting at 1 p.m. Then live music by Coal Davie and the Rockabillionaires from 4 to 7 p.m.
Leela Gilday and opening act Calliope Women's Community Choir perform as part of the Salt Spring Arts council's free Summer Outdoor Music Series. Centennial Park. 6 p.m.
Elaina Hyde-Mills and Usha Haywood lead sacred chants, accompanied by Adam Huber. Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice, St. Mary’s Church, Fulford, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is not required.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a free drop-in for parents, caregivers, and young children, birth to 6 years old to focus on the pleasure and power of sharing rhymes, songs and stories. Salt Spring Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Social to kick off Salt Spring Community Theatre's new season. Play and skit readings, lots of laughs, a membership drive and more. Royal Canadian Legion. 7 to 10 p.m.
Bring good-quality book and jewellery donations to the Country Grocer parking lot, north side (around the corner from the liquor store) for Salt Spring Literacy's annual book and jewellery sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-537-9717 or info@saltspringliteracy.org.
The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 7 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 7 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Salt Spring Public Library hosts weekly event for ages three to seven in the Gazebo in Centennial Park for a peaceful break from the bustle of the Saturday Market. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 7 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.
The Shakespeare classic with a pirate twist, presented by exitStageLeft Productions. Centennial Park. 2 p.m. Tickets at Salt Spring Books. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Author of Wildfire, a chronicle of the disastrous 2016 Fort McMurray fire which firefighters named the “the Beast”, visits the Salt Spring Forum to discuss a world in which, thanks to global climate change, fires like the Beast are becoming commonplace. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Struzik is a fellow at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy […]
Summer Library Camp for ages five to nine is full of fun and laughs during a week of crafts. SS Public Library. The camp features a variety of local artists and artisans teaching new skills. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The La Leche League meets in the Salt Spring Public Library once a month for breastfeeding support and discussion. 10:30 a.m. For more information contact lllc.saltspringisland@gmail.com.
Gentle exercise program led by Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor Bonnie Milne begins today and runs on Tuesdays until Aug. 27. SS Seniors. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Info: bonmilne@gmail.com
Summer Library Camp for ages five to nine is full of fun and laughs during a week of crafts. SS Public Library. The camp features a variety of local artists and artisans teaching new skills. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Facilitated discussion groups sees participants explore a variety of topics related to spiritual interests and practices on the second Tuesday of each month at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 7 to 8:30 p.m. This week the topic is: “Spiritual Practice and Climate Disruption.”
Kids aged 10 to 13 can learn about film making from Deanna Milligan and make a short film to enter in the Salt Spring Youth Film Festival. SS Public Library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a free drop-in for parents, caregivers, and young children, birth to 6 years old to focus on the pleasure and power of sharing rhymes, songs and stories. Salt Spring Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Summer Library Camp for ages five to nine is full of fun and laughs during a week of crafts. SS Public Library. The camp features a variety of local artists and artisans teaching new skills. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Summer Library Camp for ages five to nine is full of fun and laughs during a week of crafts. SS Public Library. The camp features a variety of local artists and artisans teaching new skills. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
World premiere of short film based on the Nights of Grief and Mystery Tour with Stephen Jenkinson and Gregory Hoskins. Film screening will be followed by a Q&A with local filmmaker Ian MacKenzie, and then a live solo set by Gregory Hoskins. ArtSpring. 7 p.m.
Summer Library Camp for ages five to nine is full of fun and laughs during a week of crafts. SS Public Library. The camp features a variety of local artists and artisans teaching new skills. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
Opening reception for show of new mixed media acrylic paintings and more by Melanie Morris and limited edition bronze sculptures by Simon Morris. Salt Spring Gallery. 5 to 8 p.m. Show runs to July 31.
Salt Spring Public Library hosts weekly event for ages three to seven in the Gazebo in Centennial Park for a peaceful break from the bustle of the Saturday Market. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
Fourth annual fundraising event features crab dinner and live music by Doug & the Thugs. Rotary Park. 4 to 8 p.m. Online ticket sales through www.crabfestssi.com.
Aerialists and opening act Meghan Laurel perform free concert at the Centennial park gazebo as part of the Summer Outdoor Concert Series, presented by the Salt Spring Arts Council and the Tuesday Farmers' Market. 6 to 8 p.m.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a free drop-in for parents, caregivers, and young children, birth to 6 years old to focus on the pleasure and power of sharing rhymes, songs and stories. Salt Spring Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tea à Tempo recital features folk and gospel music by Adam Huber and Marilyn Walker. All Saints. Music by donation starts at 2:10 p.m., followed by optional tea and treats.
Three days of silent auction, with items valued at more than $100,000, culminating in a live auction on July 20. Silent auction: Thurs-Sat., July 18-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live auction: Sat., July 20 at 6 p.m. http://artspring.ca/treasurefair/
Opening of This is How I Know You" by Sophia Burke. The photographic installation is about immigration, and the story of her Guatemalan grandmother. Point Gallery, South Ridge Drive, Fulford. 5 to 8 p.m.
Three days of silent auction, with items valued at more than $100,000, culminating in a live auction on July 20. Silent auction: Thurs-Sat., July 18-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live auction: Sat., July 20 at 6 p.m. http://artspring.ca/treasurefair/
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
Three days of silent auction, with items valued at more than $100,000, culminating in a live auction on July 20. Silent auction: Thurs-Sat., July 18-20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live auction: Sat., July 20 at 6 p.m. http://artspring.ca/treasurefair/
The K-Tones perform at the Salt Spring Public Library in the first of a series of concerts and events to promote music literacy amongst youth. 10:30 a.m.
Salt Spring Public Library hosts weekly event for ages three to seven in the Gazebo in Centennial Park for a peaceful break from the bustle of the Saturday Market. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
PitchFork Social presents the classic folksinger who recorded the Grammy-nominated song, “When a Cowboy Trades his Spurs for Wings." Fulford Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Regular business meeting gets started at 9:30 a.m. Opportunity to give input on Forsyth Farms gravel mart at 12 noon, with applications during the afternoon session. Harbour House Hotel meeting room.
Drop-in event where people can bring their own their own practice of prayer, meditation, contemplation, writing, or walk in the graveyard. Every fourth Tuesday of the month at Star of the Sea Centre. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a free drop-in for parents, caregivers, and young children, birth to 6 years old to focus on the pleasure and power of sharing rhymes, songs and stories. Salt Spring Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Today's movie is The Lego Movie. 2:30 p.m. Families welcome, unattended children under 10 years old must be signed in and out (limited spaces available). Popcorn is included!
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
Demystifying The Formula is a true lifetime opportunity. SS Public Library and elsewhere. Get info from Judith Gane at judithgane@sympatico.ca or 250-537-5322.
Multi-family yard sale of collectables and new, vintage and techno, hot dogs, baking, refreshments and more. United Church Meadow. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No early birds! Proceeds benefit the work of the Salt Spring Island United Church.
A wood chopping and stacking session for the community wood pile runs at 180 Leisure Lane. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. BBQ provided for all helpers. Bring your splitting maul/axe.
Explore the spiritual path through writing with facilitator Lorraine Gane. Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice. St. Mary's Church. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
Salt Spring Public Library hosts weekly event for ages three to seven in the Gazebo in Centennial Park for a peaceful break from the bustle of the Saturday Market. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Journey to the centre of the Hive to help three lost honeybees on a quest to find their queen. The quest also includes much singing, dancing and sweet nectarous refreshments at the Pollinator Tea Party. At Stonewell Farm every Friday and Saturday in July. Gate opens at 2:30 p.m. Tickets through eventbrite or the gate. […]
Self-guided tour that allows visitors to explore various locations on Salt Spring Island, which has some of B.C.’s most innovative examples of off-grid living, tiny homes, container homes, eco building and architecture, renewable technologies, sustainable garden design and other planet-friendly ways of living. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eco-living-and-home-tour-tickets-59411621760
Canadian Folk Music Award nominees perform at Centennial Park in the Salt Spring Arts Council's series of free outdoor concerts. With opener Marta Jaciubek–McKeever. 6 to 8 p.m.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is a free drop-in for parents, caregivers, and young children, birth to 6 years old to focus on the pleasure and power of sharing rhymes, songs and stories. Salt Spring Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Listen to work by queer writers and pay tribute to Taryn Muldoon, the celebrated poet, spoken word performer and community activist who is moving to Nova Scotia this fall to attend university. SS Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m.
Bring good-quality book and jewellery donations to the Country Grocer parking lot, north side (around the corner from the liquor store) for Salt Spring Literacy's annual book and jewellery sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-537-9717 or info@saltspringliteracy.org.
Today's movie is The Lego Movie 2. Salt Spring Public Library. 2:30 p.m. Families welcome, unattended children under 10 years old must be signed in and out (limited spaces available). Popcorn is included!
Opening reception for Over the Rainbow, a show of new oil paintings and encaustic paintings by Dorothy Tinman. Salt Spring Gallery. 5 to 7 p.m. Show runs to Aug. 14.
Salt Spring Public Library hosts weekly event for ages three to seven in the Gazebo in Centennial Park for a peaceful break from the bustle of the Saturday Market. 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Opening event for exhibit by 14 members of the SSI Painters Guild Printmaking Group at the Salt Spring Public Library. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pop-up sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today as well. Show continues until Aug. 31.