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Legacy scholarship fund changes lives

This year, for the first time, a young person from the Sunshine Coast will attend an Outward Bound wilderness program on a full scholarship, thanks to the generosity of the Neil Falkner Outward Bound Legacy.

Squadron starts 47th year of boating education

Founded in 1966, Sunshine Coast Power and Sail Squadron (SCPSS) met at Pebbles Restaurant in Sechelt April 19 to elect new officers.

Quilters' Guild presents annual show

The Sunshine Coast Quilters' Guild presents its annual Quilt Show next weekend at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre.

Stating the case for marine sanctuaries

Nigel Cornwall will give an illustrated presentation tonight (May 3) about the Marine Life Sanctuaries Society (MLSS) of B.C. whose goal is to create true no-take marine sanctuaries in British Columbia.

Lagoon society seeks volunteers

The Lagoon Society is hosting its sixth annual Bioblitz event May 18 to 19 in Pender Harbour and are looking for volunteers.

Caregiver series starts next week

Dementia often brings about changes in behaviour and communication, which can dramatically affect family caregivers. That's why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is running its free family caregiver series in Sechelt starting next week.

People awards host benefit

Organizers Leonora Gregory-Collura and Charlie Collura of the International Naturally Autistic People Awards Convention and Festival would like to thank Boomers Burger Bar and owner Nicole Josh for hosting the April 26 benefit fundraiser and awarenes

Walk as one at one

World Labyrinth Day, an initiative of The Labyrinth Society, is a day designated to bring people from all over to walk labyrinths. It is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in May.

Faerie Festival offers fun for all

Staff, friends and family of The Oracle at Sechelt is hosting its inaugural free Faerie Festival this Saturday, May 4 from noon to 7 p.m. The Oracle invites all ages for a magical afternoon of creative crafting and experiential workshops.

Dying in good hands

The Sunshine Coast Hospice Society is hosting a palliative massage workshop on May 6 in Sechelt.