In the Community

The 12th annual Children's Festival and Duck Pluck will be presented on June 22 at Dougall Park in Gibsons.

The Sunshine Coast is fortunate to have a unique demographic abundant with skilled and knowledgeable citizens.

There was a lot of buzz as the day of the honey bee was celebrated May 29 at Roberts Creek Farmers Market. Organized by the Sunshine Coast Beekeepers Association, the event was very well attended, despite the rain.

SC Spirit of Excellence is offering an exciting series of beach, water sport and art camps this summer.

On Monday, May 27, at Chatelech Secondary Theatre in Sechelt, about 50 people attended the private premiere of a very powerful documentary. The Many Faces of FAS was directed and produced by the skilled team of Steve Sleep and Ed Hill.

Professional singer-songwriter and ThemeShop.ca facilitator Lowry Olafson from Gibsons is running a contest offering the opportunity to win a free theme song for a cause. Deadline for entry is June 18.

The community spirit has been absolutely infectious, says Leonora Gregory-Collura, International Naturally Autistic People (INAP) awards convention festival organizer.

Next Friday, June 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. students from Chatelech Secondary School's creative writing class will be reading and presenting some of their work to the public.

Here on the Sunshine Coast we have some of the world's finest cruising waters that can be enjoyed by all, from kayakers to sailors to power boaters.

The Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society has conducted its annual general meeting and elected new and/or reappointed directors for the coming fiscal year.