First meeting of 2018, in new time and location. 4 to 6 p.m. Library Program Room.
Joanne Epply-Schmidt leads a spiritual and self-development-themed workshop at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice at St. Mary’s Church in Fulford. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com.
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
At the GISS careers room. 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your wheel or drop spindle. All spinning skill levels welcome. Help available to beginners. See saltspringweaversandspinners.com
An eye-witness account, brief history and future of the battle against open net-pen Atlantic fish farms in Kwakwaka'wakw territory, with Joe Akerman and others. Salt Spring Public Library. 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.
South Salt Spring Seniors host talk by Bob Mackie. Public welcome. OAP Anderson Room at Fulford Hall. 2:30 p.m.
Nowick Gray presents two new genre-busting novels — Red Rock Road, Light Blue Sea, and The Last Book — at Salt Spring Public Library. 7:30 p.m.
Melanie Wood's deep sea dive into the emotional pain and poetry of Shane Koyczan, revealing new shades of his colourful personality. ArtSpring. 7:30 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 Trail and Nature Club presents talk with Janie Wray, Cetacea Lab researcher, about her work with lab that specializes in listening to hydrophone recordings of whale activity on the northern coast. Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m.
Salt Spring Public Library. Reader sign-up 6:45 p.m., open mic at 7 and reading by guest poet at 7:30.
Spice of Life Sexual Health Education hosts two hour discussion-style workshop led by Tuval Dinner Nafshi, a sexual health educator and violence-prevention facilitator from Edmonton who specializes in healthy relationships, consent, gender equity and healthy masculinity. A Men Only Event at All-Saints-By-The Sea Church. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Former senior US defence intelligence official joins Forum for conversation "Are We Headed Toward a Nuclear War?" ArtSpring. 7:30 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
Guest Artist Connie Morey will lead us thru a day of creative play with felting! Experiment with needle felting to create small sculptures that can act as a base for developing larger works, or be pieces unto themselves. Participants are introduced to armature building, felting techniques and a range of different approaches to surface design […]
Art class for kids aged 9-12 at Ocean Art Studio + Gallery in Merchant 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.
At the Salt Spring Public Library from 1 to 2 p.m. This year's theme is Fun With Cooking. Practise literacy skills by making playdough, mixing a mocktail, writing a recipe, listening to a story and more. Plus free books and door prizes! Best suited to kids aged 3 to 8 and their caregivers. A co-presentation […]
Indie, folk, rock and reggae at Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Friday. 7 to 10 p.m.
Ritual calling on great Goddess Brigid, who rules Imbolc, to show how to craft words of liberation, sharpen the tools of resistance and find inspiration to move forward toward a world of peace, justice and connectivity. Hosted by Seraphina Capranos at Beaver Point Hall. 7:30 to 10 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.
Instrumental music featuring shades of jazz, classical, folk and soul. Woodley's at the Harbour House Hotel. Every Saturday. 6 to 9 p.m.
Staged reading of play made famous by Maggie Smith. Lions Hall. 7 p.m.