In the Community

On Sunday, May 4, walkers of all ages on the Sunshine Coast will be joining thousands of Canadians across the country as they come together to raise funds for hospice palliative care programs and services.

Spring has sprung and that means the return of the Farm Gate Market outside Roberts Creek Hall. Now in its sixth year, the market convenes every Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. rain or shine.

Pender Harbour and Egmont will be in full bloom with daffodils for sale this weekend supporting the annual Cancer Society fundraiser. Locations include Backeddy Pub, Garden Bay Post Office, IGA, Petro Can, and Cross Roads Grill.

When it comes to fitness, I am a huge fan of mixing things up. A workout has to be simple enough for a klutz like me to follow, yet challenging enough to keep my monkey brain engaged.

Jack & G a.k.a. Steve Jack and G Willy, will be entertaining at Coopers Green Hall this Saturday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m. for the Welcome Beach Community Association's burger and beer night.

It's Friday night, so why not enjoy an evening out at the Roberts Creek Legion? Start off with dinner and then enjoy the live music from Dave Philly, Michelle Moran, Stanton and Paradis.

As I approached the gorgeous summit of Soames Peak with my daughter, I stopped to pull out my phone to do what we do now when we see something we want to share with the world: take a picture! "Mommy, it is so beautiful.

Clara Hughes has just set off on an epic cycle around Canada in an effort to increase awareness of mental health. This event is a culmination of her efforts the past several years to bring mental health into view so that we can learn about the issue.

Coaster Katie Duncan has started her fundraising campaign in preparation for the 300km Ride to Conquer Cancer through the Cascade Mountains June 14 to 15. This Saturday, March 22, Duncan is hosting a fundraiser at Gilligan's Pub from 4 to 9 p.m.

Nominations for the annual BC Book Prizes have been announced, and once again Sunshine Coast publishers have risen to the top. Harbour Publishing and their acquisition Douglas & McIntyre are celebrating the work of several finalists.