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

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ages 13 and up. Email Andrea at thaifirefly@gmail.com or 250-931-7272 to register. Noon to 3 p.m.

Islanders are invited to an afternoon viewing of the film called Dawn of the Light in the Salt Spring Public Library community room. 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

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 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

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.

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Food-only market with all homegrown or handmade goods. Runs June through September at Centennial park. 2 to 6 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 […]

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.

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 […]

At Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 9:30 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/

Every Wednesday at the library in three 50-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 […]

Wednesdays with Taylor at Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 10 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.

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

Every Thursday at the library. 10 a.m to 12 noon. Maximum of 15 minutes per patron.

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/

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

At the Legion on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

Every Thursday from 8:30 to 11:45 p.m.

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 […]

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

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

Ananda Fitzsimmons gives a public talk called Regeneration: A Response to the Climate Crisis. Lions Hall. 6:30 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.

Rock band at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.

Famous market of arts and crafts vendors, food and farmers in Centennial Park every Saturday through October. 9 a.m. to 4 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.

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

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

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/

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

Inaugural juried exhibit of artwork by local youth aged 13 to 18 runs at the Salt Spring Gallery daily from Oct. 4 to 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Work shop with Ultimate Nanaimo Bar Recipe contest winner. 1 to 3 p.m. For info and to register, email: heatherjpardon@gmail.com.

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 […]

Salt Spring National Art Prize awards presentation and closing celebration. Mahon Hall. 6 to 10 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. 

DJs at Moby's Pub. 9 p.m.