In the Community

Registration is now open for Sunshine Coast Community Services’ Dads Matter, a program to support fathers living in our community be the best dad they can be.

Together with Roberts Creek Cohousing, West Wind Harbour Cohousing, a senior-focused group nearing the start of construction on a property located in Sooke, is hosting a cohousing information session on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

The Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre will be running their animal healing course the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30.

Ruby Lake Lagoon Society pays tribute to salmon on Saturday, Sept. 22 hosting “Salmon Celebration” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Iris Griffith Nature Centre. Art displays, storytelling and refreshments. By donation.

Are you concerned about the amount of garbage you see in the woods and its impact on wildlife? You can help clean up. The cleanup will be tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 22 from l p.m. to 3 p.m.

The 4th Annual Sechelt Electric Vehicle Festival held on Sept. 15 attracted over 1,000 people who took the opportunity to meet owners and admire the latest in automotive transportation.

September is a highlight month for birders as billions of birds across the continent are on long migratory flights and there will always be a few with wonky GPS co-ordinates.

A couple dozen athletes and several of their dogs braved the blustery rains on Sunday, Sept. 16 to participate in the annual Terry Fox Run in Gibsons.

Sechelt Library at Home

This Past Labour Day Unifor 1119 and Local 466 hosted a Kids Catch and Release Fishing Derby at the Sechelt Pier and Friendship Park. A BBQ lunch was provided for all participants and spectators.