In the Community

The unveiling of a new mini longhouse was celebrated with a public ceremony and feast at the Sechelt Indian Band's (SIB) mom-ay-mon Child Development Centre March 11.

Mental illnesses are chronic disorders whose onset and acute phases are stressful and traumatic for everyone involved.Those who are ill struggle with mood, anxiety and delusions; family members struggle with guilt, grief, fear and isolation.

This time of year marks the United Nations World Day of Social Justice (Feb. 20), Anti-Bullying Day (Feb. 27), International Women's Day (March 8) and Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21).

The Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden is offering two how-to workshops in March, composting with Catherine Dale this Sunday, March 10, at 1 p.m. and how we grow so many vegetables on Sunday, March 17, at 11 a.m.

Two local Grade 11 students will give up their lazy spring break schedules to train 17 hours a day at the RCMP Youth Academy in Chilliwack, March 26 to April 3.

The Ruby Slipper Cancer Support Groupwill kick off regular meetingsMarch 16. The Community Resource Centre (CRC) will host the support group every first and third Saturday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m.

Once a businessman focused on the almighty dollar, Boyd Lalonde has decided to turn his back on his old life and walk across Canada in the hope of finding a happier existence.

In 2013, the Canadian Cancer Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Cancer Society is hosting a youth forum. The society is looking for youth from across B.C. to help them change cancer forever.

On Sunday afternoon March 10, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., a large section of the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Sechelt will be transformed into a unique lounge for 50 paying guests gathered to sample prime single malt whiskey.

Back by popular demand, the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives celebrates the traditions of the Coast Salish people with a cedar hat weaving workshop, facilitated by Jessica Casey. The two-day workshop takes place March 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.