Self-guided tour including local farms and orchards plus exhibition and events at Fulford Hall. Tickets/maps available on the day at Fulford Hall or Ganges Visitors' Centre. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Unveiling of a n new interpretive panel about Isaburo Tasaka's masonry work on foundation rock wall under the Mouat Hardware store. Isaburo's grandchildren, Chuck Tasaka and Yvonne Wakabayashi, will be present at the event. The interpretive panel was created by the Salt Spring Historical Society in conjunction with the Salt Spring Foundation and Mouat’s Trading Co. Ceremony […]
First concert in the 2019/20 season features Maria Larionoff, violin, Joan Blackman, violin, David Harding, viola, Eugene Osadchy, cello. Program includes Beethoven String Quartet No. 4, Shostakovich String Quartet No. 1 and Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 3. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
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.
Reconciliation reading circles starting in fall for 5 weeks. Join others in reading They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars. In these Reading Circles, we explore Bev Sellars’ frank and poignant memoir, in which she shares her personal account of her residential school experience and articulates her own path to healing. Library staff will […]
Led by Marilyn Walker 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.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
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.
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Bring good-quality book and jewellery donations to the Country Grocer parking lot, north side (around the corner from the liquor store) for Salt Spring Literacy's annual book and jewellery sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 250-537-9717 or info@saltspringliteracy.org.
Free information session about an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training course beginning on Thursday, October 10. Talk, guided meditation, Q and A. Salt Spring Public Library. 5 to 6 p.m. Info: Marcia Burton - 250-930-4541
Featured poet Chris Muscat writes about the unseen, ecology, grief and beauty. He has self-published half a dozen chap books and is currently working on two books of poetry to be released in 2020. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. Reader sign-up at 6:45 p.m.. One poem per reader.
People are invited to bring red dresses or garments to hang in Centennial Park between 8 and 9 a.m., or to hang a dress in their driveways or work place. The dresses will be up all day. There will also be a vigil at 4:30 p.m. in Centennial Park.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Official launch and drop-in event. Meet Adam Olsen MLA and find out more about this exciting new project of the Community Alliance. Thrifty Foods Community Room (upstairs in the Florist Shop). 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Learn the elements of Improv with the award-winning GISS Improv Team in this exciting three-session course. For ages 10-13. Salt Spring Public Library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All ages drop-in art making. Join in exploring a variety of art-making activities inspired by the materials, processes and ideas at work in the 2019/20 SSNAP exhibition. Mahon Hall. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual events features a diverse selection of donated plants; rooted perennials of all kinds, shrubs, trees, bulbs, and sometimes seeds. Farmers' Institute. 1 to 3 p.m.
PTSD/Critical Incident Stress presented by Steve Fraser of Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services. Free workshop in a series presented by Salt Spring Emergency Program. Salt Spring Public Library. 5 to 7 p.m.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Reconciliation reading circles starting in fall for 5 weeks. Join others in reading They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars. In these Reading Circles, we explore Bev Sellars’ frank and poignant memoir, in which she shares her personal account of her residential school experience and articulates her own path to healing. Library staff will […]
Maggie Squires and Drew Bodaly present Gulf Island Lakes: New Work (2014-2019) on Salt Spring's St. Mary, Cusheon and Blackburn, and Cortes' Hague and Gunflint. SS Public Library. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Facilitated discussion group sees participants explore a variety of topics related to spiritual interests and practices on the second Tuesday of each month at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). This month’s topic is “Turning Points – Heavenly Messengers.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by […]
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Ahava Shira leads a 10-week memoir writing journey called Sit. Write. Hear. Telling the Truth about Our Lives beginning today at the Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.
B.C. best-selling author Shanon Sinn talks about his book The Haunting of Vancouver Island at Salt Spring Historical Society meeting and 30th anniversary event. Public welcome to attend. Central Hall. 2 p.m.
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.
Second in a four-part series led by JayaLynda Cole at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 1 to 3:30 pm. Registration still possible at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
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.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Ask Salt Spring opens at the Thrifty’s Florist Shop from 10 a.m. to 1. pm. with volunteers and from with CRD Director Gary Holman in attendance from 11 a.m. 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
Learn the elements of Improv with the award-winning GISS Improv Team in this exciting three-session course. For ages 10-13. Salt Spring Public Library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Nézet-Séguin conducts Franco Zeffirelli’s dazzling production of Puccini’s final masterpiece, which also features tenors Roberto Aronica as Calàf, sopranos Eleonora Buratto as Liù, and bass-baritone James Morris as Timur. Live screening at ArtSpring. 10 a.m.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Day-long course presented by the Salt Spring Forum will include classroom presentations by Seliliye and Professor Turner and trips to selected locations on the island to study in the field. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration and payment at Salt Spring Books.
All ages drop-in art making. Join in exploring a variety of art-making activities inspired by the materials, processes and ideas at work in the 2019/20 SSNAP exhibition. Mahon Hall. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Underwater photographer Ann Donahue gives audiovisual presentation on the diversity of life encountered in coral reefs, plus a section on sharks to demystify myths surrounding these incredible predators. Lion's Club. Doors open at 10 a.m., speaker starts at 10:30 a.m. Guests invited to attend three session before being asks to purchase membership.
Reconciliation reading circles starting in fall for 5 weeks. Join others in reading They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars. In these Reading Circles, we explore Bev Sellars’ frank and poignant memoir, in which she shares her personal account of her residential school experience and articulates her own path to healing. Library staff will […]
This week the group will explore Zen Buddhist poetry, which may take the form of Haiku. Local poet Christine Smart will facilitate the evening starting with One Hundred Butterflies, by local poet and Zen teacher, Peter Levitt. Participants share a favourite poem with the group and take time to listen, reflect and consider their impact […]
Salt Spring Fire Protection District board of trustees hold special session to hear from islanders before finalizing the 2020 budget. Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m.
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Saanich-Gulf Islands riding candidates meet with the public at an event hosted by the Salt Spring Forum at the Gulf Islands Secondary School gymnasium. 3 p.m.
Annual general meeting with guest speaker Doug Livingston, SD 64 director of instruction, at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
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.
The Salt Spring Film Festival kicks off its monthly “Best of the Fests” film series with the award-winning Macedonian documentary Honeyland. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Marissa Stapley launches The Last Resort, an instant national bestselling thriller by visiting Toronto-based author and journalist. Salt Spring public Library. 7 p.m.
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Laura Patrick, Island Trustee will be available along with volunteers to help answer questions about life on Salt Spring. Thrifty Foods Flower Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or email asksaltspring@gmail.com
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
Reception with artists Judy Anderson (2017 SSNAP winner) and Cruz Anderson in attendance, following a month-long exhibition at The Point gallery. 5 to 7 p.m.
Celebrated quartets combine for program of Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major Op. 20; Niels Gade’s Octet Op. 17; and a newly commissioned piece by Canadian composer Airat Ichmouratov. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Learn the elements of Improv with the award-winning GISS Improv Team in this exciting three-session course. For ages 10-13. Salt Spring Public Library. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Workshop led by Usha Haywood at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
Part of Healthy Soil as a Solution to the Climate Crisis series. Workshop at Lions Hall. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: Salt Spring Books & regenerating-workshop.eventbrite.com
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
At Sip & Savour Salt Spring you will find breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries along with farmers, chefs, restaurants, caterers and other food producers all focused on giving you their best, while showing you a good time. Farmers' Institute. 1 to 5 p.m. 19+ event. Tickets through www.saltspringchamber.com.
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.
Salt Spring Island Foundation event includes free community dinner and conversation about the future of Salt Spring. Meaden Hall. 6 p.m. RSVP through https://ssifoundation.ca.
Curated exhibition of selected Southern Gulf Islands artists from the 2019 SSNAP entrants shows daily at ArtSpring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Oct. 20. https://saltspringartprize.ca
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
See work by 52 finalists from across Canada in the third biennial SSNAP event at Mahon Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily until Oct. 21. https://saltspringartprize.ca/
Men’s discussion group led by Aaron Kipnis, Ph.D. at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
Reconciliation reading circles starting in fall for 5 weeks. Join others in reading They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars. In these Reading Circles, we explore Bev Sellars’ frank and poignant memoir, in which she shares her personal account of her residential school experience and articulates her own path to healing. Library staff will […]
Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice, (St. Mary's Church) 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is not required.
Workshop with MG3 guitarists — Sébastien Dufour, Glenn Lévesque, and Marc Morin, regarded by the CBC as the hottest guitar ensemble in Canada. Limited to 20 participants. All levels of experience welcome. ArtSpring. 1:30 p.m.
Dinter Nursery owner speaks on “Flowering Bulbs—Nature’s Gift That Keeps on Giving." Meaden Hall (lower level of the Legion). The meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. with a social time, and then a business meeting from 7:15-7:45 p.m. Talk will start at 7:45 p.m.
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.
California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio come together for concert by six of the most accomplished players in North America. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m., bar open at 6:30.
The Salt Spring Island Public Library book club, open to all and free of charge, meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. This month's pick is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
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.
Second showing of There Are No Fakes, a provocative film by Jamie Kastner that focuses on what might be the largest art forgery scam in Canada, related to renowned Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau. Steffich Fine Art. 7 p.m. Tickets online or call 250-537-8448.
Alison Bird, Earthquake Seismologist, Natural Resource Canada, presents Earthquakes of Coastal BC. Includes impacts, hazards and mitigation practices of earthquakes in at-risk communities. Part of the free series hosted by the Salt Spring Emergency Program and the Salt Spring Public Library. Meaden Hall. 7 p.m.
Do you have questions about local government, services, health, activities, volunteering or just how to get things done? Volunteers will be available to help answer your questions about life on Salt Spring. Thrifty Foods Flower Shop. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or email asksaltspring@gmail.com.
Due to popular demand, one more opportunity to donate good-quality books and jewellery for Salt Spring Literacy's Giant Book & Jewellery Sale has been organized. It's at Country Grocer's parking lot, on the north side near the liquor store. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Led by Gale Hingston, at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather […]
Toronto write Eufemia Fantetti launches My Father, Fortune-tellers & Me: A Memoir — a powerful and witty coming-of-age story of fate versus free will — and Salt Spring's Brenda Brooks presents her much-anticipated second novel, the noir-ish Honey. Salt Spring Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
Get your fright night on with Tom Hooper and the Angry Hippies at the Legion. 8 to 11:30 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Advance tickets available at the bar.
The Rainbow Road Park Allotment Gardens invite you to attend their AGMEveryone is welcome. Library Program Room. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information call Jane at 250-537-0880.
Alliance devotes meeting to discussing the ins and outs of the proposed new CRD safety service for Ganges Village. All welcome to join. Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m.
Reconciliation reading circles starting in fall for 5 weeks. Join others in reading They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars. In these Reading Circles, we explore Bev Sellars’ frank and poignant memoir, in which she shares her personal account of her residential school experience and articulates her own path to healing. Library staff will […]
Coast Salish artist John Aitken addresses the problem of missing or murdered Indigenous girls, women, trans and 2-spirit people across Canada. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
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.
Montreal-based dance company presents Vic's Mix, described as "a kind of 'best of' spanning the immense creative territory explored by choreographer Victor Quijada, extracting jewels from the choreographer’s repertoire." ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m. Plus post-show talkback.
Haunted house runs at Mahon Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; takes a break for the fireworks and then opens for 45 more minutes after the fireworks are done. A fundraiser for the GISS improv teams and Festival of Fools.
ASK Salt Spring, Neighbours Helping Neighbours Find Answers volunteers will be at Thrifty’s Florist Shop on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. and MLA Adam Olsen will be there from 11-1 to answer your questions.
Opening event for an exhibit of paintings by Melodie Herbert and Philippa Tattersall exhibit paintings in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Writing workshop led by poet/writer/teacher Lorraine Gane at Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s Church in Fulford). 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required at staroftheseassi@gmail.com
Twice-a-year event at Fulford Hall. Delicious homemade food also available at the event. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To inquire about renting a table, call Jan Jang at 250-537-5482.
New free family-friendly Lions Club event with use of a treberchet to throw pumpkins, plus BBQ, silent auction, child's archery and prizes for costumes. People can bring carved pumpkins too. Lions Hall. 1 to 4 p.m.
Salt Spring writers who contributed to Mother Tongue Publishing's Love of the Salish Sea Islands anthology will read at the Salt Spring Public Library. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Bach on the Rock opens its 15th season with a concert of works by Handel, Thomas Arne, William Boyce, Giovanni Bononcini and more. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.