Janet Dunnett and Carollyne Haynes will give an audio-visual presentation as two friends and authors who have joined forces to explore contemporary issues of significance to seniors today. In their very different genres, memoir and novel, they meet on common ground that has inspired them both, Sunset Love. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. and […]
In honour of Hiroshima Day, Salt Spring’s Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) group will sponsor the showing of the film called A Bold Peace, which shares the fascinating story of Costa Rica’s commitment to peace. Lions Hall, 7 p.m. Plus entertainment by Sue Newman.
Weekly drawing class at Lions Hall closed for the summer.
Community meeting sponsored by the Community Alliance and Transition Salt Spring. Lions Hall. 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentations, but rather we will learn from each other about how we can act in the best interests of the planet. We will also work in small groups to organize collective action together.
Weekly drawing class at Lions Hall closed for the summer.
Probus Club's meeting's guest is Patricia Skidmore speaking on British child migration to Canada. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m.; speaker starts at about 10:30 a.m.
Annual general meeting with board of directors elections, mix and mingle and more at Lions Hall. Doors at 5 p.m.; meeting starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.; mixer from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Topic: Climate Change (part 1)- Touching Our Grief Together. Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m.
Salt Spring Local Trust Committee holds Community Information Meeting and Public Hearing on rezoning application for 154 kings Lane - Meadowlane seniors housing. Lions Hall. Info session from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Public Hearing to follow.
Guest speaker Bob Rush Topic talk about “A History of Ganges and Remaining Old Buildings." Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. and speaker starts about 10:30. Meeting ends at about 12 noon. free participation for first three meetings.
Bring outdated and confidential paper records for professional shredding. Lions Hall parking lot. Material accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. $10 per banker's box.
Creative and Sustainable Solutions for Affordable Housing on Salt Spring is the topic of this month's Community Alliance meeting at Lions Hall. 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments available.
Dance it up to the magical rhythms of Zimbabwe to enliven your spring evening! Food will be available for sale. Proceeds to support the band and learning new music. Kid-Friendly show, No substances please. Lions Hall. Doors 6:30, Show starts at 7 p.m.
A speaker from InDro Robotics will speak on the advancements in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (drone) industry brought on by recent technology and changes to regulations to expand flights Beyond Visual Line of Sight and autonomous flight. Lions Hall. Doors at 10 a.m. and speaker at about 10:30 a.m.
Film about Costa Rica and the impacts of its decision to abolish its military in 1948. The key message of the film is “Another world is possible!” Sponsored by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and Conscience Canada.
Meeting topic is a Community Conversation on Affordable Housing. Lions Hall. 7 p.m.
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 at about 10:30 a.m. Attendance is free for the first three meetings. After that attendees are asked to join the club.
UBC students will present research papers on topics relating to Donald Trump and international relations. Lions Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. See schedule on Salt Spring Forum website: https://www.saltspringforum.com/new-events/ubcworkshoptrump
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 Sunday, March 10). See schedule on Salt Spring Forum website: https://www.saltspringforum.com/new-events/ubcworkshoptrump
As a response to the December windstorm and its aftermath, Salt Spring Community Alliance and CRD director Gary Holman will facilitate a meeting with participation by CRD Emergency and Social Services programs, fire district and Search and Rescue personnel, who will answer your questions and share valuable tips to help us all prepare for future events. […]
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 3 meetings. After that people are asked to join the club.
Annual general meeting at Lions Hall. 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon. At 12:30 p.m., Linda Gilkeson will present a talk called "Where Have all the Bugs Gone?"
Open community meeting to discuss the next phase of the Salt Spring Community Alliance. 7 p.m.
Guest speaker is Matt Miller from the University of Victoria's School of Earth and Ocean Science speaking on Microplastics in the Vancouver Island Environment. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. Speaker is at 10:30 a.m. Meeting ends at 12 noon.
Guest speaker is Gary Allen with a presentation on the values of wolves in ecosystems and show why the social stability of the pack is vital to maintaining those healthy ecosystems. Lions Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the speaker runs from about 10:40 a.m. to 12 noon.
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