Friday, May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024

ToddlerTime at the Library

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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.

Taiko Drumming Workshops

Lions Hall 103 Bonnet Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

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.   

Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey

The Fritz Movie Theatre 901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

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. 

Book Launch: Dan Jason

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Dan Jason launches Awesome Ancient Grains & Seeds. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m.

Event Series Birding in Burgoyne

Birding in Burgoyne

Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park Burgoyne Bay, Salt Spring ISland, B.C., Canada

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 […]

Salt Spring Weavers and Spinners Guild

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Guest speaker is Judith Dios on Felting and Surface Decoration. ArtSpring. 10:30 a.m.  More information at saltspringweaversandspinners.com

SS Trail & Nature Club Presentation

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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. […]

Japanese Music Concert

Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

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. […]

Tara Cheyenne Dance Show

ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Tara Cheyenne presents I Can't Remember the Word for I Can't Remember. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.  

Opioid Talks

Rock Salt Cafe 2921 Fulford Ganges Road, Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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 […]

Event Series Family Movie Matinee

Family Movie Matinee

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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.

Comedy Show

Harbour House Hotel 121 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Featuring Kathleen McGee, Sam Tonning and Harris Anderson at the Harbour House Hotel. 19-plus. 8 p.m. 

Moby’s 420 Island Bashment Party

Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Featuring Mad Riddim Boomshack. On the road to Ska & Reggae Fest. Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.

Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre Open House and Free Swims

Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre 262 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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 […]

Ganges Village Clean-up Weekend of Action

Downtown Ganges Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

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 […]

Scouts in the Park

Centennial Park Fulford Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

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 […]

Fair Voting Day of Action

Centennial Park Fulford Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Learn about proportional representation from Fair Voting BC folks in Centennial Park. Meet at the gazebo at 12 noon for rally.

Central Community Hall Society AGM

Central Community Hall 901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Annual general meeting of the society at Central Community Hall. 1 p.m. Public welcome.

In Your Hands Build Your Own Website Course for Women

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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. […]

$60

Book Launch: Krista Thornhill

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring resident Krista Thornhill launches Earth Journey: A Guide to Living with the Seasons. Salt Spring Public Library. 2 p.m.

Everyday People

Legion Lounge 120 Blain Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Live at the Legion. 8 p.m.

Myc Sharratt & the Alibi

Moby's Pub 124 Upper Ganges Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Myc Sharratt & 5-piece band perform at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.