See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

8th annual chili competition at Centennial Park. Sample chili and cast your vote. Plus music by Viva Chorale singers. 4 to 6 p.m. A food bank fundraiser.

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Annual advent ceremony at Salt Spring Centre. 5:30 p.m.

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

The not-for-profit Transitions store operated by Islanders Working Against Violence celebrates with cake and treats at 2 p.m.

Opening event for Diana Hayes' exhibit of photographs, which celebrates her recently published book called Labyrinth of Green. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 to 7:30 p.m.

Led by Barb Slater and Kevin Wilkie at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s church in Fulford). 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is not required.

At Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Every Wednesday at the library in three 50-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Sue Newman and friends bring music, dance and a taste of Christmas With Scrooge to Tea a Tempo at All Saints By-the-Sea. 2:10 p.m. Followed by optional tea and treats.

Guided visualization meditation led by Celeste Mallett Jason at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s church in Fulford). 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is not required.

A guided session of meditation in the Buddhist tradition by Heather Martin at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s church in Fulford). 7 to 9 p.m.

Swap and sale of records, CDs or anything music related. Legion. 7 p.m.

Wednesdays with Taylor at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 10 p.m.

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Every Thursday at the library. 10 a.m to 12 noon. Maximum of 15 minutes per patron.

At the Legion on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

Guest is North Vancouver poet and novelist Aislinn Hunter. Salt Spring Public Library. The open-mic begins at 7 p.m., with sign-up at 6:45, followed by Hunter reading at 7:30 p.m.

Every Thursday from 8:30 to 11:45 p.m.

Open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Flower Shop, upstairs at Thrifty Foods. Special guests are available 11a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s special guest is Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North & the Islands.

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Annual craft fair at Fulford Community Hall. 5 to 9 p.m. (and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th).

Memorial ceremony in Centennial Park. 5 p.m. 

Annual craft fair at Beaver Point Community Hall. 5 to 9 p.m. (and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th).

Community concert band and big band combine for concert at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Local mixologists face off in an entertaining night of fundraising and catching up with friends. Legion. 8 p.m. Glowtinis are auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting the Copper Kettle and the Food Bank, helping people in need in the community.  

Live at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.

Second day of annual craft fair at Fulford Community Hall. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th).

Crafts, music and food for the whole family at Salt Spring Centre. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Salt Spring Centre School event and fundraiser.

Relax, recharge and learn skills to be kinder to yourself over the holidays. Salt Spring Centre of Yoga yurt. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.    Contact marciaburton369@gmail.com to register.

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Second day of annual craft fair at Beaver Point Community Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th).

Jazz and blues group at the Legion. 7 to 10 p.m.

The WONDERHEADS reimagine the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his magical journey with giant masks, whimsical puppets, and wondrous, theatrical invention. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Award-winning soul music. Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.