In the Community

On Friday, March 1, the women of France invite you to join with them in the World Day of Prayer celebration, praying under the theme "I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

During the week of Feb. 2 to 9, businesses in Sechelt turned down the heat and collected sweaters. This project was an initiative of Business Improvement Associations of British Columbia (BIABC) with the sponsorship of FortisBC.

Young writers from kindergarten to Grade 12 in School District No. 46 (SD46) have the chance to get published this summer.

The Sunshine Coast Natural History Society (SCNHS) March meeting will feature an illustrated presentation of a birding tour to Costa Rica by photographer and photojournalist, Penny Hall.

Do you have any items tucked away that are collectable, unusual, historical or antique? Want to know more about them, including what they're worth? Fascinating and valuable items have been "discovered" in the past.

This Saturday, Feb. 23, the Sunshine Coast community is invited to celebrate the launch of Dania Matiation's novel, Walking on Heads, based on the true story of the author's relationship with a charming imposter.

A former Chatelech Secondary School grad may become the next Miss Teen Canada, but not without a little help from her home community.

An event planning calendar, an inventory of venues and skills, a bigger multi-purpose performance space and a push to B.C. Ferries to move visitors to the Coast more efficiently were just a few of the ideas broached at an arts meeting on Jan. 31.

With a climate of increasing extremes recently described as "Jekyll and Hyde," the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden will offer a panel discussion called "Wet Season Planning for Drought," this Sunday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m.

Gibsons Garden Club presents Claude LeDoux for a unique presentation, 50 Shades of Green: finding unexpected pleasure in gardening, on Wednesday, Feb. 20.