• Jan. 1. Celebrate New Year’s Day at Yoga By The Sea: Free Open Practice 10 to 11am, Community Kirtan (sacred music) 11:30am, Community Potluck 12:30pm (please bring a dish to share, your own plate and cutlery, an intention to share for the altar).
• Dec. 31. Dance to The Country Boys and friends. Put on your western gear and join the fun with Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and the gang. Tickets at Coast Books, Woods Showcase, MELOmania, and Strait Music.
• Jan. 1. Polar Bear Swims at Armours Beach in Gibsons, Davis Bay pier, Seafarer’s Park in Pender Harbour.
• Jan. 1. Ring in the New Year with your four-footed friends, 11am to 3pm at Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden. Dogs are welcome to bring well-behaved humans on leash for a wag and a walk round the Garden.