In the Community

The Pender Harbour Fall Faire Society, a registered, non-profit group that has hosted a multi-faceted fair in Madeira Park for the past 12 years, is getting ready for the annual Fall Faire next Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunshine Kayaking, located in Gibsons Landing Harbour, is hosting aKeats Island Paddlers Challenge next Saturday, Oct. 5, to help raise money and non-perishable food items for the food banks on the Sunshine Coast.

Racers from Saskatoon to Singapore participated in this year's Brat Ride enjoying some classic West Coast singletrack with some classic West Coast weather.

The Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is hosting a silent auction fundraiser at Sunnycrest Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday, Oct. 5.

Take 800 km of contemplative walking. Add inspiration from global travellers, sacred spaces, and awe-inspiring scenery in France and Spain. Mix together with a creative mind, and you get the workshop Twelve Gifts of the Camino: a SoulCollage Journey.

The Sechelt seniors activity centre in Sechelt is opening up its doors to the community next Saturday, Oct. 5 for its annual open house. The open house is from 1 to 4 p.m.

Duane Sept will take you on a journey into weird, wild, wonderful Australia through his presentation at the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society meeting on Friday, Oct. 4. The first fall meeting of the society takes place at 7:30 p.m.

The M.S.

How can we harness the power of our imaginations? Can creativity be taught in order to solve problems? Learn more at the free presentation Can Creativity Be Learned? with Carol Aitken, chair of the School of Art & Design program at Capilano Universit

Motorists and trail users around West Sechelt and Kinnikinnick may have noticed an influx of kids and adults with big smiles on bikes over the last two weeks. With the start of a new school year comes the start of mountain bike club season.