In the Community

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.

She's been mistaken for a homeless person and rumours about her life abound, but the real story of Gibsons' Helen Alp, a.k.a. the shopping cart lady, may surprise you.

On Thursday, Aug. 16 approximately 1,500 people attended a free community event at Hackett Park to raise money for Sunshine Coast KidSport Chapter.

The faculty of tourism and outdoor recreation at Capilano University is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and highlighting the success of programs like the mountain bike operations and scuba dive instructor programs offered here on the Sunsh

Children of all ages are invited to sing, dance, play and explore at Bobs & Lolo in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dougall Park in Gibsons. The famous singing duo from Treehouse TV will be on stage from 11 a.m.

The gala première of Loretta Macklam's film, For the Love of Gospel Rock, was a smashing success when it screened Aug. 8 to a sold-out house at the Heritage Playhouse, presented by the Green Films Series.