Thursday, May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

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 p.m. 

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. 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

$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.

Salt Spring Earth Day Celebration

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

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.

Monik Nordine Trio

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

Jazz at Moby's Pub. 7 to 10 p.m.

Gumboot Gala

Fulford Community Hall

Salt Spring Folk Club season-ending concert hosted by Valdy and Bill Henderson with special guests. Fulford Hall. 7 p.m.

Shakespeare’s Birthday

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

An evening of Shakespearian scenes, soliloquies, songs and cake with Chris Humphreys and special guests. Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.

SS Community Alliance Monthly Meeting

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

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. 

Event Series Shut Up and Write

Shut Up and Write

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

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.

Dana Cooper House Concert

Over the Rainbow B&B 310 Isabella Point Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

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.

Weaving Lessons for Beginners

Gulf Islands Secondary School 232 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

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.

Bye-Bye Back Pain Blues — Movement, Mindfulness, Music and Meaning

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

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.

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.

Salt Spring Golf & Country Club AGM

Salt Spring Golf and Country Club 805A Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Annual general meeting at the golf club. 5:30 p.m.

Hula Hoop Event

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

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).

Book Reading: Writing the Coast

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

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. 

Scott Point Waterworks District AGM

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Pavilion 241 Scott Point Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Annual general meeting of the Scott Point Waterworks District at the RVYC Pavilion. 7 p.m.