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Mixing it up with MMA Fit

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.

Halfmoon Happenings

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.

Gumboot Connection

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.

A lesson in the power of presence

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.

In support of mental health

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.

Fundraising begins for local rider

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.

Great day for local publishers

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.

Scouts fundraising for England

The Gibsons Venturers completed their second bottle drive recently in their efforts to raise some of the funds needed for them to attend a Jamboree in England this summer.

Find a career path at the job fair

Open Door Group, Sunshine Coast Tourism and Sechelt Innovations Limited, are hosting a career and job fair next Saturday, March 29, at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt.

MBO students host bike events

It is that time of year again - Capilano University's mountain bike operations (MBO) events week. The community is invited to be a part of several exciting events for all ages and abilities. Next Tuesday, March 25, from 4:30 to 7:40 p.m.