In the Community

Capilano University's annual free scuba dive demonstration weekend brought members of the community to try diving for the first time. The event was hosted on Feb. 7 and 8 at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre.

While at first blush it would seem that cancer and fashion have nothing in common, such is not the case for a handful of dedicated fundraisers on the Sunshine Coast just ask the hardworking women of the Ruby Slipper Fund.

The Sunshine Coast Power & Sail Squadron is starting its safe boating courses on Saturdays beginning Feb. 22 and continuing through March and April.

Treat your Valentine to an evening of music and refreshments tonight (Friday, Feb. 14) at the School of Music coffeehouse.

Have you heard the news? Raw foods, menus and restaurants are rising to the mainstream. Once relegated to hippie cafés or fringe diets, raw food nutrition is now more widely recognized and respect for this type of healthy diet is gaining ground.

Endomo with DJ Slade is playing tonight, Friday, Feb. 14 at the Roberts Creek Hall. Promises to be a great evening with smooth vocal, harmonies playing, neat spicy Reggae as well as African and Rock. Doors open at 8 p.m.

What we know about the health effects of so-called 'energy drinks' is quite limited, and what we do know is based more on their ingredients than on the whole of the product.

A public hearing regarding the Halfmoon Bay official community plan is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Coopers Green Hall. The membership drive for the Welcome Beach Community Association continues.

So you've given up on your New Year's resolution to work out five days a week and never let sugar touch your lips again. Don't feel bad -the BC SPCA has a sweet way you can channel your energies into saving animal lives.

Gary Lewis, owner of Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd., will be the guest speaker at the Gibsons Garden Club event on Wednesday, Feb. 12.