Oct 15 · Nov 19 · Jan 21 · Feb 18 · Mar 18 · Apr 15
Sunshine Coast Peace Group Meeting
Sunshine Coast Peace Group meets 3rd Thursday each month, 7pm, Ecole du Pacifique library, 604-885-4353, 604-886-9151.

Oct 20 · Nov 17 · Dec 15 · Jan 19 · Feb 16 · Mar 16 · Apr 20
SC Family History Society
SC Family History Society (Genealogy) meets 7pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month. Call for info: 604-886-8705.

Jan 8 · Feb 12 · Mar 12 · Apr 9
La Leche League Sunshine Coast
[1:30 pm - 3 pm]
La Leche League Sunshine Coast strives to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education. Monthly meetings at St. John’s United Church (Davis Bay), second Friday of the month at 10am. For support and information, call Patty at 604-886-1318 or Sue at 604-885-4508.

Jan 20 · Feb 17 · Mar 17 · Apr 21
Songwriters in the Round
• Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, April 21. Songwriters in the Round – songwriter circle nights on the third Wednesday of each month, 7pm at Wild Bistro, 682 Gibsons Way. For songwriters of all levels of experience. Sing your original songs, hear others, or just come to listen. Receive from and offer to others encouragement, support and feedback. Open to all. Info: songsbyelle@gmail.com

Jan 25 · Feb 8 · Feb 15 · Feb 22 · Mar 15
Lacrosse Drop-in
• Jan. 25 to March 15. Lacrosse Drop-in at Halfmoon Bay Elementary, Mondays 5:30 to 7pm (except Feb. 1, March 1 & 8). Equipment and instruction provided, for ages 6 to 15. Cost $2 drop-in. Info, call Terry: 604-741-5352.

Feb 3 · Feb 10 · Feb 17 · Feb 24 · Mar 3 · Mar 17
Sechelt Badminton Drop-in
[7:30 pm - 9:45 pm]
Teen and adult badminton for fun and fitness, Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Sechelt Elementary School Gym.

Feb 7 · Feb 14 · Feb 21 · Feb 28 · Mar 7 · Mar 14
Chair Acting
[2 pm - 4 pm]
• Feb. 7 to April 25. Chair Acting - Scene study for rehearsed readings at the Seniors Activity Centre, Trail Avenue, Sechelt, 12 Sundays, 2 to 4pm. Free with Senior Centre membership, no memorization needed, no physical work involved, no experience necessary. Unleash your inner actor in a supportive, friendly group. Call Louise Phillips, 604-885-0706.

Feb 7 · Feb 14 · Feb 21 · Feb 28 · Mar 7 · Mar 14 · Mar 21 · Mar 28
Celebrate Recovery
[7 pm]
Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step biblically based recovery program for people struggling with life's hurts, habits and hang ups - those with chemical addictions as well as those struggling with anxiety, abuse, gambling problems, depression, eating disorders, anger, co-dependency - the list is truly endless. The program begins Sunday, February 7, and runs every Sunday, 7 to 8:30pm at The Salvation Army in Gibsons - Unit 5, 682 Gibsons Way. Celebrate Recovery is open to anyone. People wishing to join the group during this session need to start attending before March. Information: 604-886-3680, ask for Rob or Jen Henson, or email henson@tsaonthecoast.com

Sundays at Seven
[7 pm]
Spirit on the Coast is hosting Sundays at Seven with Rev. Mark Lemon, 7pm every Sunday at the Sechelt Arts Centre (corner of Trail and Medusa). Everyone is welcome. Info: 604-740-5754.

Feb 13 · Feb 20 · Feb 27 · Mar 6 · Mar 13 · Mar 20 · Mar 21 · Mar 27 · Mar 28
Water Conservation Workshops
The Iris Griffith Centre will be holding weekend workshops on Water Conservation from February 13 to March 28, $20 or $10 for members. Workshops will cover a variety of ways to conserve water from rain water harvesting, gardening, and use of green products, to wetland restoration. See www.lagoonsociety.com or contact aureliaigc@gmail.com or 604-741-7639.
*Feb. 13, 10am to noon - Water Harvesting, Re-use and Irrigation in your Garden (led by John Field).
*Feb. 13, 1 to 3pm - Organic Gardening and Composting (led by Joe James).
*Feb. 20, 10am to 12:30pm - Applying Water Conservation Principles to Your Home Care Routine (led by Jana Diebel).
*Feb. 27, 10am to 3pm - Wetland Stewardship, Restoration and Enhancement (led by Dr. Michael Jackson).
*March 6, 10am to 12:30pm - Rain Water Harvesting (led by Angela Kroning and Arnold Skei).
*March 13, 10am- to 3pm - Green Roofs & Hands-on Workshop to help create the Centre’s new green roof (led by John Gillespie).
*March 20, 10am to 3pm - Hands-on Demonstration Garden Workshop (led by Harry Hill).
*March 21, 10am to noon - Water Wisdom in the Garden (led by Robin Wheeler).
*March 21, 1 to 3:30pm - Hands-on Demonstration Garden Workshop (led by Harry Hill).
*March 27, 10am to 3pm - Your Watershed: From Source to Tap (led by Sue Gordon and Tim Adams).
*March 28, 10:30am to 12:30pm - Green Systems and Water Conservation (led by John Dafoe).

Feb 17 · Feb 24 · Mar 3 · Mar 10 · Mar 17 · Mar 24 · Mar 31 · Apr 7 · Apr 14 · Apr 21 · Apr 28 · May 5 · May 12 · May 19 · May 26 · Jun 2 · Jun 9 · Jun 16 · Jun 23 · Jun 30
Morningstars Toastmasters
[7:30 am - 8:50 am]
Public Speaking Group: Toastmasters international welcomes new members. Meeting in Gibsons: Wednesdays 7:30 am to 8:50 am, Harmony Hall. Find out how becoming a more effective communicator and leader can enrich your business and social life. Be our guest! For more information: 604-989-3359.

Mar 1 · Mar 8 · Mar 15 · Mar 22 · Mar 29 · Apr 5 · Apr 12 · Apr 19 · Apr 26
Overeaters Anonymous
[noon]
Overeaters Anonymous, Mondays, noon to 1pm, Sechelt Health Dept, 5571 Inlet Ave. For more info, call Jacquie: 604-885-3103.

Monday Hiking Group
Monday Hiking Group: If you are interested in hiking on Mondays, call Rita at 604-886-7450.

Hands of Hope Healing Rooms
[1 pm - 3 pm]
Hands of Hope Healing Rooms, walk-in clinic, inter-denominational Bible-based prayers for whatever your needs, no charge, Mondays 1 to 3pm, 5700 Cowrie St, 604-885-0791.

Mar 3 · Mar 10 · Mar 17 · Mar 24 · Mar 31 · Apr 7 · Apr 14 · Apr 21 · Apr 28
Lagoonies Club
Lagoonies Club after school outdoor fun for children aged 5 to 13 at the Iris Griffith Centre, every Wednesday, 3 to 5pm. Play, make new friends and explore the wonders of wetlands and forests. Info: www.lagoonsociety.com, 604-883-9201.

Mar 7 · Mar 14 · Mar 21 · Mar 28 · Apr 4 · Apr 11 · Apr 18 · Apr 25
Hoop Group at Roberts Creek
[4 pm]
All ages hula hoop play at Roberts Creek mandala (at the pier), Sundays 4 to 5:30 pm (free). Hoops provided. Info: 604-989-0243 or info@flowhoopdance.com

Mar 10 · Mar 11 · Mar 12
Spring Break Craft Spree
[1:30 pm]
• March 10 to 12. Spring Break Craft Spree at Gibsons Library, 1:30 - 2:30pm. Get out of the house and get your imagination whirring - create marvellous creatures using recycling and papier mâché. Please register for this free, three-day event geared to kids ages 5 to 10: 604-886-2130.

Mar 11
St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary
[1:30 pm]
St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary Sechelt Branch monthly meeting, 1:30pm at Port Stalashen Clubhouse in Wilson Creek. New members welcomed: 604-740-4558.

Mar 12
Artists' Reception
[3 pm - 6 pm]
Shout Out! a young people’s exhibition at Gibsons Public Art Gallery, artists reception from 3 to 6pm. Show runs to March 24.

Mar 13
Welcome Beach International Night
[7 pm]
Welcome Beach Community Association International Night at Welcome Beach Hall. Doors at 6pm, dinner 7pm, an international buffet of delicious food, music and dancing. Tickets: call Gina 604-885-5833, www.welcomebeach.org

Water Conservation Workshops
[10 am - 3 pm]
Green Roofs & Hands-on Workshop: Learn about the many benefits of green roof installations, help create the Centre’s new green roof

Giant Garage Sale
[10 am - 2 pm]
Giant Garage Sale at Holy Family Church Hall, 5700 Nickerson Road, West Sechelt, 10am to 2pm.

Artist’s Reception for Cody Chancellor
[3 pm - 6 pm]
Artist’s Reception for Watershed ~ Diversity ~ Paintings by Cody Chancellor, with music by JJ Wagler, 3 to 6pm at Sailor Dan’s at Cedars Inn in Upper Gibsons. Exhibition runs at Jordao PhotoGraphic Studio to March 30.

Botanical Garden Society
[10:30 am - 3 pm]
SC Botanical Garden Society and Sechelt Garden Club present: Two Workshops / One Day / One Price, 10:30am to 3pm, Sechelt Legion. Instructor: Linda Gilkeson, Morning Session: Year Round Vegetable Gardening on the Coast, Afternoon Session: Diagnosing Garden Pests and Diseases. Tickets at all nurseries and Sechelt Visitors Centre.

Daphne Marlatt Reading
[8 pm - 10 pm]
Author reading at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre

Mar 13 · Mar 20 · Mar 27
Saturday Afternoon Readings
• March 13, 20, 27, April 3. Saturday Afternoon Readings at Gibsons Public Art Gallery. March 13 at 1pm Stan Dixon and 2pm Heather Conn. March 20 at 1pm Pam Proctor and 2pm Terry Barker. March 27 at 1pm Dan Bouman and 2pm Pat Carswell. April 3, 1 to 3pm - Poets Susan Telfer, Sheila Weaver and Joe Denham will read from their works.

Mar 14
Egmont Community Club AGM
[11 am]
Egmont Community Club AGM, 11am at the community hall. Everyone is invited to attend and join the club.

St. Patty's Playday
[11 am - 2 pm]
Horse show hosted by Sunshine Coast Equestrian Club at their venue on B&K Logging Road in Roberts Creek.

Mar 16
Suncoast Woodcrafters Guild
[7 pm]
Suncoast Woodcrafters Guild Meeting, 7pm in the woodworking shop at Chatelech Secondary School. Speaker: Dave Beauchesne on Plane Basics.

COSCO (Council of Senior Citizens Organization)
[2 pm]
Regular COSCO (Council of Senior Citizens Organization) Meeting at NEW LOCATION - 5477 Wharf St. Sechelt, in Meeting Room, 2pm. All welcome. Info: 604-740-3989

Food Action Network
[6 pm]
Food Action Network Meeting, 6pm in Roberts Creek (1422 Tanager Rd, off Lockyer). Meet with like-minded community members who are building a local, sustainable food movement.

Mar 17
Gibsons Garden Club
[7 pm]
Gibsons Garden Club meets at Frank West Hall, 7pm, with speaker Barry Tomlinson: Soils, from origins to conditioning.
