The provincial government is seeking feedback in creating new laws, standards and practices that support people with disabilities. Community Alliance is hosting a meeting at Lions Hall. 6:30 p.m.

Public-speaking club meets Mondays at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room, except on statutory holidays. 7 p.m. sharp.

At Moby's Pub. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

All welcome to learn the art of Argentine tango at All Saints on Tuesdays. 8 to 10 p.m.

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

Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Salt Spring Seniors. 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Open mic night. 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.

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

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

Today's book is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.  The book club is open to all and meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.   

Learn about and provide feedback to the CRD's proposed Solid Waste Management Plan, which includes 15 strategies to help improve the services, including increasing organic diversion and processing capacity. Meaden Hall. 2 to 6 p.m.

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

Film about community-based movements to save endangered toadlets. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.

Le Vent du Nord is a driving force behind Quebec’s progressive folk movement, as well as a key group in the renaissance of Quebec’s traditional music. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m., bar opens at 6:30.

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

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Open every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Flower Shop, upstairs at Thrifty Foods. Special guests are available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s special guest is Gary Holman, CRD director.

Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.

4th winter show titled A Journey Into the Minds of the People Under the Stairs. Work by Art Jam participants. Mahon Hall. 4 to 7 p.m.

Live at The Local pub. 5 to 8 p.m.

A chance to preview silent auction items and bid on them or buy them outright at Winterfaire and enjoy a hot beverage and treat at Salt Spring Island United Church. 6 to 8 p.m.

An evening of Indigenous solidarity, songs and stories in support of RAVEN Trust. Benefit for the Pull Together campaign, raising funds for strategic lawsuits against TMX, the event features a silent auction and delicious concession at intermission, along with a very special musical guest. ArtSpring. 7 p.m.

Live at the Legion. 8 p.m.

Annual Christmas season fundraiser at the Salt Spring Island United Church. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes silent auction, cash and carry treasures, winter greens, handicrafts, Christmas baking, including gluten-free items, preserves, frozen soups to take home and the sale’s famous tourtiere luncheon served in the Christmas Cafe. Vegetarian options are available too.

Everyone is invited to a casual brunch at the Gulf Islands Secondary School multi-purpose purpose room. Discussions and presentations on how we might meet our goal of reducing emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. 10 a.m. to noon. Yummy local food, drinks and prizes. Kids welcome. 

See decorated Christmas trees in lobby and meeting room at the Harbour House Hotel from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2. Put a donation under your favourite tree for either the food bank or Copper Kettle.

Santa flies in to Ganges Harbour at 1:45 p.m. Kids can then have photos taken with him at Meaden Hall from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There will also be activities for kids and refreshments at Meaden Hall during that time. 

Salt Spring Scottish Country Dance Club hosts a fun afternoon of dancing for people of all ages and skill level. Instruction provided. Salt Spring Elementary School. 2 to 4 p.m.

Bach on the Rock Chamber Choir and Orchestra leads Handel’s Messiah Singalong at Fulford Hall. 2:30 p.m.

Salt Spring author Briony Penn shares Stories from the Magic Canoe, stories of Cecil Paul, an Xenaksiala elder, as told to Penn. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. 

Join Jonathan Goldman, bandoneon, as he guides us in a unique exploration of two great composers: Bach and Piazzolla. ArtSpring. 7:30 p.m.

Live at the Legion. 8 p.m.

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