In the Community

This time of year marks the United Nations World Day of Social Justice (Feb. 20), Anti-Bullying Day (Feb. 27), International Women's Day (March 8) and Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21).

The Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden is offering two how-to workshops in March, composting with Catherine Dale this Sunday, March 10, at 1 p.m. and how we grow so many vegetables on Sunday, March 17, at 11 a.m.

Two local Grade 11 students will give up their lazy spring break schedules to train 17 hours a day at the RCMP Youth Academy in Chilliwack, March 26 to April 3.

The Ruby Slipper Cancer Support Groupwill kick off regular meetingsMarch 16. The Community Resource Centre (CRC) will host the support group every first and third Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Once a businessman focused on the almighty dollar, Boyd Lalonde has decided to turn his back on his old life and walk across Canada in the hope of finding a happier existence.

In 2013, the Canadian Cancer Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Cancer Society is hosting a youth forum. The society is looking for youth from across B.C. to help them change cancer forever.

On Sunday afternoon March 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., a large section of the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Sechelt will be transformed into a unique lounge for 50 paying guests gathered to sample prime single malt whiskey.

Back by popular demand, the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives celebrates the traditions of the Coast Salish people with a cedar hat weaving workshop, facilitated by Jessica Casey. The two-day workshop takes place March 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.

On Saturday, Feb. 16, Sunshine Coast Child Care Resource and Referral Program (CCRR) and the Community Resource Centre (CRC) hosted an open house and children's art show to celebrate their new shared location.

SC Spirit of Excellence held two events for kids and youth at YMCA Camp Elphinstone on Sunday, Feb. 18. Some 100 participants solved exciting physical and mental challenges following a two-hour course on forest trails.