Art Talk with Sofia Jain-Schlaepfer
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaArtist exhibiting in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room presents a talk about her work in that space. 1 p.m.
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Environmental Stewardship on Private and Protected Land: a Webinar with Chris Drake
Via ZoomChris Drake, ecologist and owner and operator of Coast Alive Stewardship Services, presents his webinar, Environmental Stewardship on Private and Protected Land: small-scale ecosystem restoration through the combination of invasive plant control, wildlife habitat enhancement, and wildfire risk reduction. Chris will discuss practical techniques to achieve small-scale ecosystem restoration. Via Zoom at 6 p.m. A SSI Conservancy event.
Let’s Get There Green! Transportation Solutions for the Gulf Islands
Via ZoomWebinar with members of government, local transportation experts and policymakers on how to get the Gulf Islands moving in the right direction to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gases. Join us to hear about the path and vision to improving our transit system, electrifying transportation, and making Salt Spring more walkable and bikeable for our health, our planet and […]
Artist Talk: Susan Huber – Analog Queen in Digital Hell
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaNoon-hour talk with artist/photographer Susan Huber. Mahon Hall. 12 noon. Part of Mahon (Memorial) Hall: The Nature of Memory exhibition events.
Keeping It Real Artist Panel
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaA guided talk of the Mahon (Memorial) Hall: The Nature of Memory exhibition with co-curator Stefanie Denz and some of the artists. Mahon Hall. 7 p.m.
Chris Arnett Talk — No Hall is an Island: A History of the Mahon Hall, 1900-1940.
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaA presentation by local historian Chris Arnett on the origins and history of Mahon Hall between construction and when it was acquired by the School District. Using archival images, historical records and oral histories, the early social and historical contexts in the use of the hall from 1900 to 1940 are explored. Mahon Hall 6 […]
Artist Talk: Martin Herbert – Leaving Space for the Viewer’s Mind
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaSalt Spring artist Martin Herbert gives noon-hour talk at Mahon Hall. Part of Mahon (Memorial) Hall: The Nature of Memory exhibition events.
Help Save Old Growth Forests Fundraiser
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaPresentations by photographer/campaigner TJ Watt of the Ancient Forest Alliance, and Ken Wu, executive director of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance as part of an art exhibition and fundraiser for the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance. Mahon Hall. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets $35 and include wine and appetizers. Exhibit of photographs by TJ Watt runs from Oct. […]
Salt Spring Forum: John Doyle
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia"The Golden Ages of Television and Soccer. Are they over? Or Just begun?" - The Salt Spring Forum welcomes John Doyle, The Globe and Mail’s long-time television critic, to Salt Spring Island. How much control do we have over what we watch? Are streaming services eroding our sense of community? Is having more choice better, […]
Salt Spring Forum: Shady Dealings. The Decline of Democracy and the Hindrance of Climate Action
Beaver Point Hall 1365 Beaver Point Road, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaSalt Spring Forum guest is Sean Holman, Wayne Crookes Professor of Environmental and Climate Journalism at the University of Victoria, and founder/publisher of Public Eye news service. Beaver Point Hall. 3 p.m. Note that masks must be worn at this event.
Salt Spring Forum: Has Liberalism Killed Democracy?
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaAuthor of The Dead Center, Luke Savage, is the Forum's guest at ArtSpring. 3 p.m.
Resilient Gardens for a Changing Climate
Via ZoomZoom presentation by master gardener and author Linda Gilkeson. A Transition Salt Spring event. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit tinyurl.com/TSS-Resilient-Gardening to enrol.
Salt Spring Forum: Bringing the Red Planet to Life
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaTanya Harrison, who has worked on multiple NASA missions to Mars as a scientist and mission operations specialist, is the Forum’s guest. Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Farmer Panel Q&A
Salt Spring Farmers' Institute 351 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaA facilitated discussion on topics such as Propagation, Water, Time Management, Soil Health, Weeding, and more. Audience participation encouraged. At the Farmers' Institute upstairs meeting room. By donation.
Seedy Saturday Seed Sale and Swap
Salt Spring Farmers' Institute 351 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaRegional seed vendors, landscape plants, garden tools and agricultural advocacy, plus free talks.
$5
Salt Spring Forum: Earthquake! What We Need To Know If And When The Big One Hits B.C.
ArtSpring 100 Jackson Avenue, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaJohn Cassidy, senior research scientist with Natural Resources Canada, is the forum's guest. ArtSpring. 3 p.m.
Healthy Communities Harm Reduction
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaEducational event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See poster for details.
Salt Spring Well-Being Fair
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaAll day health & wellness fair organized by Navigator for Wellness with vendors, info tables, health treatments and more at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Speakers' Schedule: 10-10:30: Nisha Helmig - Written In Your Hands 10:30-11:15: Celeste Mallett Jason - Yoga Demystified 11:30-12:15: Lisa Sliwowska - Living Our Best Lives 12:30-1:15: Leigh Ann […]
Artist Talk: Art on the Hall
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaArtists Kalei D'Oscope, Marie-Anna Michaud and Murray Siple speak about their work selected for Salt Spring Arts’ 2023 Art on the Hall outdoor exhibition. Mahon Hall. 2 p.m.
Artist Talk: Jane Kidd
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaArtist talk by Archipelago exhibition artist Jane Kidd. Mahon Hall. 12 noon.
Island Writings: Salish Sea Authors Panel
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaWriters of poetry, prose and local history give readings and discuss how the Salish Sea and its islands have informed their work. Featuring Tsartlip First Nation poet Philip Kevin Paul, […]
Artist Talk: John Macdonald
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaArtist talk by Archipelago exhibition artist John Macdonald. Mahon Hall. 12 noon.
Artist Talk: Anna Gustafson
Mahon Hall 114 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaArtist talk by Archipelago exhibition artist Anna Gustafson. Mahon Hall. 12 noon.
Electrify Salt Spring! Event: Monitoring Your Home Energy Use & Carbon Footprint
Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaPresentation at the Salt Spring Public Library program room. 7 p.m.
Salt Spring Home & Garden Show
Salt Spring Farmers' Institute 351 Rainbow Road, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British ColumbiaBrought to you by Windsor Plywood, the 2023 Home & Garden Show at the SSI Farmers' Institute is a chance to meet with owners and staff of more than 40 local businesses who will be showcasing local design and construction services and advice, garden care, water collection and conservation methods, and creative home décor, to […]
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