Compassion Globally event on reducing violence against women presented by Peter Bardon and Sahiba Walia. With music by Sue Newman and Derrick Milton. Bateman Gallery at ArtSpring. 7 p.m. Free.
An illustrated presentation by David Denning about the recovery of sea stars after the recent plague. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7:30 p.m. A 1-hour presentation about sea star […]
Dr. Avi Friedman, a world-renowned researcher in sustainable living, presents a talk at the Salt Spring Public Library at 7 p.m.
Provincial biologist Purnima Govindarajulu has set up an electronic bat detector on Salt Spring as part of the North American Bat Monitoring Program, a cooperative effort of Canada, the USA, […]
Unlock the Mysteries of the Brain! Dr. Bryan Kolb – one of Canada’s most distinguished brain specialists – joins the Forum for discussion. 7:30 p.m.
With Dr. Fraser Cameron, former UK diplomat & EU official at Bullock Lake Farm. 7:30 p.m.
A SSI Conservancy presentation at the Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve. 7 to 8:15 p.m. Suggested $5 to $10 donation.
Presentation by Kevin Taft, former Alberta Liberal Party leader, who has written Oil's Deep State. Meaden Hall. 7 p.m.
Chris Arnett of UBC Anthropology presents Hwtse’lumun "Place of the fir poles”: Overland Indigenous Canoe Travel on Salt Spring Island at the SS Historical Society meeting at Central Hall. 2 p.m.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen gives a talk called Relating to the World Around Us at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice at 12 p.m., with time for questions and discussion afterwards. Register to attend at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
A Salt Spring Forum event with UBC professor Max Cameron at Gulf Islands Secondary School. 7:30 p.m.
Ceramic artist Jessica Sallay-Carrington from Montreal gives a talk rooted in gender equality issues. Mahon Hall. 2 p.m.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Topic is Life on the Edge: The Challenges of Small Communities With Tourist Economies. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
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.
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 […]
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 at 1:45 p.m.)
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 […]
Mary McBride speaks on Cancer: Causes and Consequences. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
CBC gardener Donna Balzer is the first SS Garden Club presenter of 2019, speaking on vegetable gardening. Meaden Hall. Parlour show at 6:45 p.m., , plant sale and seed exchange, tea, coffee & goodies; 7:15 p.m. is business meeting ant 8 p.m. is when the speaker starts.
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.
Former CSIS director Richard Fadden speaks on the toughest issues facing security in Canada. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Richard Fadden, former director of CSIS, speaks on the toughest security issues facing Canada. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
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