Tech Cafe: The Meaning of Life on the Internet
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaPeter Freeman leads an informative and entertaining session at the Salt Spring Public Library. 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Peter Freeman leads an informative and entertaining session at the Salt Spring Public Library. 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Amateur and GMRS Radios presented by Jon Healey and Gary Morrison, SSI Amateur Radio Society. Everything you wanted to know about ham/amateur and handheld radios and the benefits in a major emergency. Part of the Emergency Program workshop series. SS Public Library. 5 to 7 p.m.
Ahswinis (Port Alberni) artist Klehwetua Rodney Sayers speaks on Traditional Artwork in a Contemporary World. Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
People are invited to bring their electric car questions to this free education session. Presentation followed by a Q&A panel of local experts. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Duncan artist Dennis B Del Torre speaks on Swirling in the Amnesia of History has Defined my Art. Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Heather Pardon speaks about preparing to run the World's Highest Marathon in Nepal this fall. Salt Spring United Church. 7 p.m. By donation, In support of Community Action Nepal.
Zita Cobb, founder and CEO of Shorefast and Innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn, will speak to how a small Island off the coast of Newfoundland has become a leading contemporary arts venue for artists, filmmakers, writers, and thinkers from around the globe. Talk followed by reception. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Salt Spring artist Josephine Fletcher speaks on Create an Orchestra of Thrust and Energy of the Great Forest and Deep Skies at Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Victoria artist David Ellingsen speaks on Living Within the Sphere of Advocacy and Activism at Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Chair of the Angus Reid Institute speaks on A Citizen's Guide to Political Polling. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Vancouver artist Jennifer Brant speaks on I am Drawing on Ideas of Epigenetics and Intergenerational Trauma. Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Duncan artist and SSNAP finalist Dorian Melton talks about his work at Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Vancouver artist and SSNAP finalist Marion Landry speaks about her work at Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Presentation by John Neville called “My Encounter with Mammals.” Public welcome to free event, co-sponsored by Salt Spring Public Library. In the library's community room. 7 to 9 p.m.
Vancouver artist and SSNAP finalist Rhys Edwards speaks about his work at Mahon Hall. 12 to 1 p.m.
Nancy Turner has spent decades studying the importance and uses of plants in First Nations communities from Haida Gwaii to the Southern Gulf Islands. She has invaluable knowledge to pass on about sustainability and our relationships with nature. This event is co-sponsored by the Salt Spring Island Conservancy. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Tickets and Info: https://www.saltspringforum.com/new-events
Ananda Fitzsimmons gives a public talk called Regeneration: A Response to the Climate Crisis. Lions Hall. 6:30 p.m.
Local ecologist Chris Drake will be giving a presentation to land owners who want to learn how to care for nature on their land. His talk will explore the history of land stewardship and present research that shows the environmental, social, and economic benefits of stewarding land. Salt Spring Island Conservancy. 2 p.m.
Guest speakers from Victoria Grandmothers to Grandmothers Group show slides and share info about the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers Campaign. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
SFU climate scientist Kirsten Zickfeld a leading researcher in her field, is the Salt Spring Forum guest at ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Author of Around the World in a Dugout Canoe gives an illustrated talk. The book tells the true story of a little-understood character, Captain John Voss, and his refitted Nuu-Chah-Nulth cedar canoe. Central Hall. 2 p.m. Note that the SSHS meeting is being held one week earlier than usual.
Salt Spring Seeds founder and author of multiple books Dan Jason talks about his latest book. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Speakers series event at Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 2 p.m.
Salt Spring Forum hosts Nancy MacLean, Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University and author of Democracy In Chains, which has set a ferocious cat among the pigeons in American academia. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Public presentation by William Shulba, Islands Trust senior freshwater specialist, titled Salt Spring Island Targeted Groundwater Well Monitoring Pilot. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m.