In the Community

The sun shone brightly. Hot dogs and burgers flew off the barbecue. Kids bounced off the walls of the castle all afternoon. Young faces were a delightful sight during the no-hands pie-eating contest.

On Saturday, Sept. 15, there will be a Coast-wide celebration to recognize the monumental achievements of a community that built four cabins and 24 km of trails at Tetrahedron Provincial Park some 25 years ago.

Seeing the morning sun come up over the treetops and light up the smiling faces of Shelley McDade, CEO, Sunshine Coast Credit Union, and Ron Pepper, executive director, Habitat for Humanity at Sunshine Coast Village, was a perfect illustration of bri

Tis the season for the seventh annual Fall Fun Fest at Elphinstone Secondary School.

Last weekend Deer Crossing the Art Farm, in partnership with Sunshine Coast Credit Union, hosted its annual Synchronicity Festival in Shirley Macey Park in Gibsons.

Coast musician Nikki Weber had a great time at this year's Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), not because of the rides or the mini doughnuts, but because she was on hand to support one of her musical groups during the annual Star Showdown on Aug. 20.

The Sunshine Coast Labour Council cordially invites you and your family to join them at the annual Labour Day Picnic, from noon to 4 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 3 at Dougall Park in Gibsons. Come out and enjoy the sun and the fun in summer's last blast.

The last summer book faire is this Saturday, Sept. 1. This will be an end-of-season sale. Prices will be slashed and the time will be extended from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sechelt Library.

Is our criminal justice system too soft? This is the topic that former attorney general of B.C., Wally Oppal will address at the annual Clifford Smith Memorial Lecture on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Chatelech Secondary School in Sechelt at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2, the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden holds its fourth annual Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Sechelt. This last blast of summer features live music by Brothers in Farms and loads of family activities.