Visual art talk presented by John Threlfall, communication and special projects officer of UVic’s fine art department, at Mahon Hall. 2:30 p.m. Part of the Salt Spring Island Painters Guild's 45th anniversary celebrations.
Ontario sculptor and printmaker Fatima Garzan and international, award-winning documentary photographer Greg Constantine give a free presentation about their work at the Salt Spring Public Library. 2:30 p.m.
Cinda Helm presents painting series Coffee Girls at Salt Spring Gallery. Exhibition runs Nov. 3 to 22, with opening reception Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Salt Spring Public Library & Theatre Alive present: An Evening of Poetry featuring Susan Musgrave and guest poets—The Tipi-Ten: Tina Biello, Barbara Botham, Charlotte Caron, Marlene Dean, Diana Hayes, Libby King, Janet Miller, Mary Ann Moore, Rena Patrick and Linda Thompson. Refreshments & rooks for Sale. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Canadian duo plays folk, Celtic, bluegrass, country and gospel. All Saints By-the-Sea. 7 p.m.
Award-winning comedy improv by some of Canada's top comedians. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Legion beginning at 8 p.m.
Live music at Moby's. 9 p.m.
Amanda Tarling speaks on Physical Health and Spiritual Practice at Salt Spring Seniors Centre. 10:30 a.m. Childminder available and visitors welcome.
Div. 3 women host Vic West at Portlock Park. 12:30 p.m. kick-off.
The Mothers of Preschoolers Group hosts a shoebox packing party for Operation Christmas Child at Community Gospel Chapel from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to participate either by bringing a completed shoebox or by supplying extra goodies to help fill shoeboxes.
Veterans and an escort/guest only invited to Meaden Hall for a lunch by the Legion. Lunch at 1 p.m., no-host refreshments at noon. RSVP by Nov. 3 to 250-537-5822, Legion bar or legionbr92rdc@gmail.com.
Talk by UVic professor John Price accompanies exhibit at Salt Spring Public Library. Co-sponsored by, and at the monthly meeting of, the Salt Spring Island Historical Society. 2 to 3 p.m.
Laura Dafoe and Philippa Tattersall give a presentation on 10 things we can do to contribute to internal, interpersonal, community and organizational peace based on the principles of nonviolent communication. The presentation will include information about SSI Restorative Justice Program. Salt Spring Public Library. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Volunteer and Community Resources invites members as well as others in the community to join them at their AGM with keynote speaker Peter Elson, adjunct assistant professor with UVic’s School of Public Administration. SS Public Library. 4 to 6 p.m. The 20-minute talk followed by a Q&A period will explore the questions of 1) why not-for-profit […]
No partner needed. Salt Spring Middle School Dance Studio. 4:30 to 6 p.m. For more info email jdwilkin@telus.net
Local dance students invited to attend. Company class 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., Run through 2 to 4 p.m.
Fridays at 2:30, for families with kids ages six and up. Kids under 10 must be signed in and out. Oct. 20: The Muppets (2011) CANCELLED: Oct 27: The Dark Crystal CANCELLED: Nov. 3: Jumanji Nov. 10: Oz the Great and Powerful Nov. 17: Labyrinth Nov. 24: Enchanted Dec. 1: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Two one-act comedies: Mother’s Nature (telephone conversations with my mother) + Salt Spring Blues. Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. shows on Nov. 10, 11, Nov. 16, 17 and 18, plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 12. Featuring Daniel Squizzato, Lynne Terry, Dave French, Fiona Walls, Rosita Larrain, Saint McColl, Vera Algoet and Amy […]
Prepare to be seduced by the eerily evocative ballet that will bite deeply into your soul. Show 7:30 p.m.; bar 6:30. Post-show talkback.
DJs Steampunk Samauri with special guests Cleo Madelaine, Mykey Boom and Indigo Matiko. Moby's. 8 p.m.
Breakfast by donation at Meaden Hall. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Muster for parade at Thrifty's parking lot at 10:15 a.m.; service begins at 10:30 a.m. culminating in minute of silence at 11 a.m. Open House at the Legion beginning at 11:45 a.m. Alan Moberg plays from 2 to 5 p.m., along with a meat draw.
14 island women explore who they are as individuals and artists. Opening reception for show running Nov. 10 to the 19. ArtSpring. 5 to 7 p.m.
Two one-act comedies: Mother’s Nature (telephone conversations with my mother) + Salt Spring Blues. Mahon Hall. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. shows on Nov. 10, 11, Nov. 16, 17 and 18, plus a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 12. Featuring Daniel Squizzato, Lynne Terry, Dave French, Fiona Walls, Rosita Larrain, Saint McColl, Vera Algoet and Amy […]
Swing Shift's only Salt Spring dance of the 2017/18 season runs at Meaden Hall. 8 p.m. Tickets at MONDO TRADING and the Legion Bar.
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