In the Community

Go green on St. Patrick's Day and have fun at Gibsons and District Public Library. Wear something green (hat, shirt, coat, tie) and bring your own tea cup to the library. Your cup will runneth over when we serve you a nice cup of Irish tea.

Thirty-five years ago, in 1977 a group of enthusiastic community members formed the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society (SCSES). Twenty-five years ago, in 1987, the Society was incorporated.

A set of family photos stretching back 98 years has been discovered by a Gibsons woman, but the question remains - who are they? Val Moller, who works at the Gibsons Thrift Store, said she was organizing some of the donations when a particular decora

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is welcoming nominations for the John Hind-Smith Award. The award, established in 2006, honours this environmentalist.

Capilano University presents Rajiv Jhangiani, PhD, author, professor and presenter of The Psychology of Genocide on Wednesday, March 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gibsons and District Public Library, as part of the Capilano Universe Lecture Series.

There was standing room only at the Roberts Creek Hall throughout the day on Sunday, March 4, as hundreds of people came out to honour the spirit of organic gardener and community activist Robin Wheeler, who passed away on Feb. 20 at the age of 57.

The Angel Tree Project's Phoenix Program is seeking sponsorship.

The community volunteer income tax program is sponsored nationally by the Canadian Revenue Agency and locally by the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

During the weekend of Feb. 17, the Army Cadets of 2963 Seaforth Highlanders took to Dakota Ridge for their winter field training exercise. The weather was excellent as the cadets learned skills vital to surviving in the wild if they ever became lost.

The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is holding a competition for the featured artist for its upcoming 2013 fundraising calendar.