Wednesday, May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

Visiting Artist’s Talk: Jessica Sallay-Carrington

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

Ceramic artist Jessica Sallay-Carrington from Montreal gives a talk rooted in gender equality issues. Mahon Hall. 2 p.m.

Electric Vehicles Talk

Fulford Hall Seniors Rooms 2591 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Hear about electric cars and bikes given by enthusiasts Barbara Dempster and David Elderton. Fulford Hall OAPO Seniors Annex. 2:45 p.m. (Preceded at 2 p.m. by the Fulford seniors group's […]

Salt Spring Forum: Jonathan Manthorpe

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

Jonathan Manthorpe, a highly accomplished journalist and author of the timely new book Claws of the Panda: Beijing’s Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada, will address the crisis in Canada-China relations, […]

Perspectives on Parenting: Managing Screen Use – Models for Change

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

Don McGinnis gives a presentation on screen use children and families as part of the parenting series at the Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m. Childminding available with […]

Salt Spring Forum: Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne

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

Topic is Life on the Edge: The Challenges of Small Communities With Tourist Economies. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Postponed: Artist in Residence Talk: Noelle Hamlyn

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

Postponed to March 24 due to snowstorm: Noelle Hamlyn discussed her work in craft, textiles, fine art and costuming. Mahon Hall. 2 to 4 p.m.

Visiting Artist’s Talk: Noelle Hamlyn

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

Mississauga artist with a background in craft, textiles, fine art and costuming gives a presentation at Mahon Hall. 2 to 4 p.m. Part of the Salt Spring Arts Council's Artists […]

SS Historical Society: May Q. Wong

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

The author of the new book called City in Colour: Rediscovered Stories of Victoria's Multicultural Past gives a presentation to the SS Historical Society at Central Hall. 2 p.m. (Doors […]

Probus Club Meeting

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

Guest speaker is Christie Doyle of Haywards Funeral Service on Salt Spring. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m.; speaker starts at 10:30 a.m. Cost is free for the first […]

Survival in the Wild

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

Tudor Davies of SS Search and Rescue and the SS Trail and Nature Club gives a talk called Survival in the Wild. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.

Donald Trump & International Relations: UBC Student Workshop

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

UBC students will present research papers on topics relating to Donald Trump and international relations. Lions Hall from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. (and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on […]

Landscapes of Injustice

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

Research project update and lecture from Jordan Stanger-Ross, will present new analyses of the dispossession of Japanese Canadian-owned real estate, arguing that its material impacts, including on Salt Spring Island, […]

Salt Spring Historical Society: Author May Q. Wong

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

May Q. Wong, the author of the new book called City in Colour: Rediscovered Stories of Victoria's Multicultural Past, which contains some Salt Spring stories as well, gives a presentation […]

Salt Spring Forum: NASA Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor

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

Dr. Serena Auñón-Chancellor returned to Earth from the International Space Station in December—after 197 days in space. The accomplished engineer-physician-astronaut joins us for a candid discussion about the opportunities, hazards […]

Salt Spring Probus Club

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

Topic is the Salt Spring Island Community Bat Program, with one or two local biologists speaking to the club about it. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m.; speaker starts […]

Grizzly Bear Conservation in B.C.

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

Grizzly bear ecologist Michael Proctor speaks at SS Public Library Program Room. 7 p.m. Co-sponsored by SS Trail & Nature Club.

Grief 101

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

Salt Spring Hospice gives a presentation on grief: How to cope with loss, what is normal during grief, how to support others, etc. SS Library Program Room. 10 a.m. to […]