In the Community

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.

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

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.

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.

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

In difficult economic times, many women try to improve their lives by returning to school to upgrade their employment prospects. However secondary education is often too costly for many.

The Sunshine Coast Clean Air Society (SCCAS) will conduct its annual general meeting this Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Stalashen Clubhouse (1585 Field Road in Wilson Creek). Reports on programs and initiatives are on the agenda.

The Capilano Universe lecture series continues on Saturday, May 4 with a back by popular demand presentation by Vineet Johnson.

Habitat for Humanity Sunshine Coast held its 2013 annual general meeting April 16 at the Living Faith Lutheran Church in Davis Bay.

The team who organizes the popular 'trivia nights in support of animal welfare on the Sunshine Coast have registered as a charity (A Helping Paw Animal Welfare Fund) and are working on something new.