In the Community

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Egmont Day is this Saturday, June 1. From the organizers: “We are still in need of baked goods, volunteers and parade entries. The kids fishing derby is at 8:30 (government dock) parade starts at 11 (parade participants arrive around 10:30, muster at the museum/Skookumchuk trailhead). Lunch is at noon. If you have baked goods to bring, drop off at the cakewalk in the community hall.

'For a small rural community, there is a lot of really strong support': Sunshine Coast Pride Society formalized and is gearing up for June's Pride Month. Events include a full-scale parade and community celebration on June 2.

The Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club received a BC Rehab grant for a wheelchair-accessible porta-potty, which was delivered last week.

A freshly restored way of seeing the geography of the shíshálh Nation’s swiya (homeland) is emerging from three years of research and collaboration. 

To commemorate their 25 years and show appreciation to the community in whole, they have donated an automated external deliberator (AED) for use by anyone in an emergency situation.

Festivities include the quinquennial tradition of a Creeker group photograph

Excitement was high for the 25th annual Dad & Me Dance held at Chatelech Secondary on May 14. The highly anticipated event, hosted by the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast, is for girls aged five to 13 and their dads or other “awesome dude” in their lives. Girls and their dates enjoyed a barbecue meal, sweet treats, fun games, and some wild dancing. 

Who knew that when Bev and Costin Gidora founded the Sechelt Farmers’ Market 31 year ago where it would be today? The first market was held by the then ambulance station, which is now a playground by the pier.