In the Community

Mary Anne Darney is this year's recipient of the Frances Fleming Inspirational Award given annually by School District No. 46 to an individual or group who exemplifies Fleming's ability to inspire others in the education field.

Friends of the Sechelt Library are bringing back a community favourite - books fairs. Instead of one blow out sale per year, a series of book fairs will be held throughout the summer every second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery (GPAG) will get a street level, accessible gallery with more space for exhibitions and a room for a permanent collection in Lower Gibsons before the end of the year.

The 44th annual Sea Cavalcade weekend is fast approaching July 28 and 29.

Catch a Trout Day is back at the Chapman Creek Hatchery in Wilson Creek on Saturday, July 7. The popular family event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sappho's Circle and the Pride Committee of the Sunshine Coast present an evening of celebration on June 29 at Roberts Creek Community Hall to mark 42 years since the Stonewall Riots.

The 11th annual Children's Festival and Duck Pluck raffle will deliver a truly magical experience that combines music, art and theatre - and is fuelled by the laughter and imagination of young hearts.

On a warm spring evening at the lake, a beaver paddles by and the gurgling call of a loon rings out. As the sun begins to set, something magical occurs a mother turtle is laying her eggs.

The BC Bike Race comes to the Coast July 4 and 5 this year and preparations are already underway to make the event a major success.

Seven glorious Roberts Creek gardens open their gates this Sunday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual Tour of Private Gardens, a fundraising event in aid of the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden.