 Thursday, May 23, 2013 |
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| Far Off Broadway Musical: Annie | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Location: | Evergreen Theatre, Recreation Complex Powell River | | Cost: | TBA | | Contact: | CaroleAnn | | May 23-26, Sunday matinee 1:00pm. The well known Broadway Musical ANNIE is coming to the Evergreen Theatre for 8 performances only! A fabulous cast of 40+ kids and adults. Fun for the whole family!
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| Friday, May 24, 2013 |
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| Lund Shellfish Festival | |
| Location: | various locations in Lund | | Cost: | na | | May 24 - 26. Daily activities along including Friday night’s Chowder Challenge, shellfish food vendors, activities, music, and specials offered by the local restaurants. More info www.lundbc.ca |
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| Driftwood Players presents 'No Ordinary Seance' | |
| Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub & Restaurant | | Presented By: | Driftwood Players | | Cost: | 40 includes dinner | | Tickets: | reserve from restaurant | | Phone: | 604.883.2674 | | Email: | driftwoodplayers@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.driftwoodplayers.ca | | May 3-4, 'Who killed Victoria Yewwing? It is up to you to find out! Writtena nd directed by Linda Norris |
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| Afterwords: A play by Blake Drezet | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | Evergreen Theatre, Recreation Complex Powell River | | Cost: | TBA | | Tickets: | Breakwater Books, RiverCity Coffee and at the door. | | Contact: | Imtiaz Taj | | Phone: | 604.414.7904 | | May 24 25, 31, and June 1st at 7:30 PM.
May 26 1:30 PM matinee
The Powell River debut of the original production of Blake Drezet's esoteric comedy about the afterlife. Presented by Ravens Call Theatre and Theatre Now!
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| bLUES bUSTERS at the Lighthouse! | |
| Time: | 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM | | Location: | Lighthouse Pub, 5764 Wharf Rd, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Lighthouse Pub | | Cost: | No Cover! | | Contact: | Ron Campbell | | Phone: | 604.414.4544 | | Ron Campbell & the bLUES bUSTERS from Powell River rock the joint with their high-energy blues and swing tunes. Bring your dancing shoes! http://lighthousepub.ca |
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| Saturday, May 25, 2013 |
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| St Mary's Parish Annual Charity Fun Golf Tournament | |
| Location: | Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club, Roberts Creek | | Cost: | $135 per person | | Phone: | 604.740.1680 or 604.741.5139 | | Format - Texas Scramble. Come help us build a new St Mary's Church in Gibsons. |
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| AC/DC Thunderstruck Cover Band | |
| Location: | Sechelt Band Hall | | Cost: | $20. $25 at the door | | Tickets: | La Boudoirs Women's Apparel | | presented by Responsible Ride Service |
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| "Walk On Water" a Drinking Water Week Event | |
| Location: | Gibsons Landing | | Cost: | na | | Start at the bus shelter at Winegarden Park in Gibsons Landing - take a 45 minute walk along the waterfront and through the Town to explore some of the features of the Gibsons Aquifer.
This interpretive tour will provide a history of the Town’s supply of pure drinking water from the glacial creation of the aquifer to present day.
Enjoy a hot dog, have a drink of pure aquifer water win prizes. Bring your reusable water bottle for free refills. |
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| Drag Racing | |
| Time: | 8:00 AM | | Location: | Sechelt Airport | | Cost: | Gate Admission $10 Spectators/Racers Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult | | Contact: | Richard | | Phone: | 604.230.5067 | | Tech Inspection 8am-10am -- Racing Begins 9am
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| Walk for Lupus | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | | Location: | Davis Bay seawall to Mission Point Park | | Cost: | na | | Phone: | 604.885.7957 or 604.714.5564 | | all proceeds to BC Lupus Society |
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| Book Faire When? May 25 201 | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | | Location: | Sechelt Public Library | | Cost: | FREE | | Browse through a wide selection of hard & soft cover books, both fiction & non-fiction, at fabulous prices!
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| Book Faire | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | | Location: | Sechelt Library | | Cost: | na | | Wide selection of books at fabulous prices. |
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| George and Charlotte Gibson Day 2013 | |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | | Location: | Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives | | Cost: | Admission by Donation | | Contact: | Matthew Lovegrove | | Phone: | 604.886.8232 | | Email: | scm_a@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca | | Cake Cutting at 1:00 pm
Slide Show at 2:00 pm. A SCMA’s annual event commemorating the arrival of the Gibson family to West Howe Sound in 1886. You will have a chance to meet some of the living descendants of the Gibson and other pioneer families, as well as our Board of Directors. Come on out to this all-ages event, support your museum, and learn more about our local history!
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| Artist Reception - Ann Nicholson & Dina Dune | |
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| Potluck Hawaiian Luau at Harmony Hall | |
| Time: | 5:30 PM | | Location: | Harmony Hall, Gibsons | | Cost: | bring a dish to share | | Phone: | 604.886.1378 | | Music by Neil Mckenzie, no bar, wear your flowered shirts, muumuus, straw hats. |
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| Official Shellfish Festival Party & Oyster Shucking Contest | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM | | Location: | Laughing Oyster Restaurant, Powell River | | Cost: | with buffet | | Phone: | 604.483.9775 for reservations | | Shucking cash prizes. Live music - 'A Buddy Holly Show with Jim Baron Band'. |
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| Dinner and Dance | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Location: | Coopers Green Hall, Halfmoon Bay | | Cost: | at the door | | Presented by Welcome Beach Community Association |
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| Serenade - Benefit Concert for The Ruby Slipper Fund | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | St. John's United Church, Davis Bay, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Latimer & Co. Events | | Cost: | $20 per person | | Tickets: | BlueWaters Books, Madiera Park & Sechelt Visitors Centre | | Contact: | Sherryl Latimer | | Phone: | 604 989 2387 | | A concert of original and familiar tunes exploring the diverse aspects of LOVE. Featuring vocalist Jena Wren & composer/lyricist Kenneth Norman Johnson at the grand piano. With musicians, Peter Williams on cello and Barry O'Hara on sax. |
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| Bigger Bits of String & More Perform at Dance, Fundraiser & Silent Auction | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Hall | | Cost: | $15 | | Tickets: | Gaia's Fair Trade, MELOmania, Strait Music | | Contact: | Judy Lynne | | Phone: | 604.886.7334 | | Email: | judy.m.lynne@gmail.com | | Neil Falkner Outward Bound Legacy Fundraiser. Bigger Bits of String (Kaia Nielsen, Mark Lebbell, Ken Dalgliesh, & John Rule) plus Aaron Malkin of Super Hero Boy Band. Help send deserving youth from the Sunshine Coast on challenging 17-day Outward Bound Wilderness program. Bid on great gifts. Click on http://www.32auctions.com/organizations/1466/auctions/8159 to view online auction. Goes live at noon May 14 and will continue at the Dance. |
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| Wood, Dreams & Lightning! | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | St Hilda's By the Sea Anglican Church | | Cost: | $20 ($10 under 14) | | Tickets: | at the door | | with Michael Waters, guitar, Allannah Dow, cello, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Shakuhachi Flute. For the first time in Sechelt, the 'insanely unexpected beauty' of three virtuosos: Shakuhachi Flute from the monastic tradition of Japan, Cello from the symphonies of London and acoustic chill Guitar from the forest of BC!
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| The Midds | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Boomers Burger Bar, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons | | Cost: | na | | 4-piece rock band, family friendly location. |
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| See The Midds - LIVE MUSIC at Boomer's Burger Bar | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | At 900- Gibsons Way, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons | | Presented By: | Boomer's Burger Bar | | Cost: | FREE Admission | | Contact: | Ray McNally | | Web Link: | The Midds | | The Midds are set to play live music at Boomer's Burger Bar - We are a 4 piece Rock Band. Everyone is welcome. Call 604-886-1646 in case you want to make a reservation. Free Admission. Band plays by donation. ALL AGES. |
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| Music Makiers "Big Night Out" | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Sechelt Legion Hall | | Presented By: | Music Makers | | Cost: | $20 | | Tickets: | Sechelt Visitor Information Centre, Gaia Fair Trade or through Music Makers | | Email: | musicmakers@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.music-makers.ca | | Fabulous Entertainment
by Music Makers Adult Choir,
Soloists, Guitar Gang,
Reg and Lynne, Reflections Choir,
Definitely Diva. Sorry no minors. |
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| Electro Statik | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Legion, Branch 219 | | Presented By: | Aerion-Do Pro./Baceheadz Sound/Lollypop Lighting. | | Cost: | $10 cover, $5 members | | Contact: | Marcy Solis de Ovando | | Phone: | 604.885.0977 | | Email: | emailaerion@gmail.com | | A sexy, fun and get ready to dance your butt off party, featuring the fresh and funky, electro sounds of DJs Aerion, Stimz and Cody Won Konobi. https://www.facebook.com/events/153492221498473/153582154822813/?comment_id=154872384693790¬if_t=event_mall_reply |
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| Indie Punk w/ American Supine | |
| Time: | 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM | | Location: | The Hub 101 cafe bar & bistro 6275 Marine Ave. Powell River | | Cost: | TBA | | Contact: | Amy Sharp | | Phone: | 604.483.2228 | | These young indie rockers from the Comox Valley will show you what the independent music scene is all about. |
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| Sunday, May 26, 2013 |
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| Langdale Ferry Marketplace | |
| Location: | Langdale Ferry Terminal | | Cost: | free | | Contact: | Kerri Luciani | | Phone: | 604.886.0150 | | Open Sundays to June 30th then Sun-Fri July - Sept long weekend. |
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| Larry Cook & the Bluesmasters | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub | | Cost: | na | |
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| Artist Talk - Chilcotin War | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Public Art Gallery, | | Cost: | na | | Phone: | 604.886.0531 | | Email: | gpag@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca | | Ann Nicholson will give a talk on the history of the Chilcotin War in reflection of her current exhibition in the gallery. |
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| 20 Years is Only the Beginning | |
| Time: | 2:30 PM | | Location: | Raven's Cry Theatre, Sechelt (Reception to follow at the Sechelt Indian Band Hall) | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association | | Cost: | Adults $25/Youth 18 and under $15 (includes reception) | | Tickets: | Gaia's Fair Trade, Laedeli, Strait Music, Bluewaters Books | | Phone: | 604.885.0236 | | Web Link: | Facebook | | The Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Association [SCCOA] began bringing music to life on the Coast 20 years ago with one small orchestra and a vision. Join the SCCOA's three ensembles and their conductors as they celebrate growth, joy, and a shared love of beautiful music. Returning favourite soloists, Mark Andrews (piano) and Elizabeth Currie-Buono (soprano) join the Coast Symphony Orchestra; and the SC Youth Orchestra and the Suncoast Concert Band share in the celebration. |
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| Sunday Songwriter Showcase | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | The Hub 101 cafe bar & bistro 6275 Marine Ave. Powell River | | Cost: | Admission is free but donations for the performers are gratefully accepted. | | Contact: | Amy Sharp | | Phone: | 604.483.2228 | | Songwriter Showcase featuring host Pat Buckna along with Geoff Allan and Phil Williams who will present some of their original compositions as well as tunes from other songwriters
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| Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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| Bike To Work Week | |
| Location: | the coast | | Cost: | na | | Tickets: | register at www.biketowork.ca/sunshine_coast | | May 27-31st. Great Prizes, Free Snacks & Drinks, Daily Giveaways. More info at www.biketowork.ca |
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| Toastmasters Storytelling Event | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Location: | Greencourt Hall, 5583 Ocean Ave, Sechelt | | Cost: | na | | with special guest storytellers, Toastmasters graduates and youth from the Spider home schooling program. |
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| Speaker: Sheila Watkins | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Seaside Centre | | Cost: | $5 | | Tickets: | at the door | | The Sechelt Garden Club presents Sheila Watkins to talk about how to choose drought resistant plants, how to avoid watering & more.
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| Tuesday, May 28, 2013 |
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| Launch the "Community Plan .. in Progress" | |
| Time: | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons and Area Community Centre | | Cost: | na | | Tickets: | Register online at www.progressplan.ca | | A family friendly event with refreshments. |
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| Powell River Garden Club Meetings | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | Cranberry Senior Centre, Powell River | | Cost: | free | | Contact: | Ellen de Casmaker | | Phone: | 604.487.1304 | | 4th Tuesday - monthly meeting of the Powell River Garden Club. Interesting speakers every month. http://powellrivergardenclubblog.blogspot.ca/ |
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| Film - The Ghosts in Our Machine | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Heritage Playhouse | | Cost: | $10 | | Tickets: | at the door, Seaweeds, Gibsons, RC Health Food Store, Woods Showcase & GPAG | | Film Society members and supporters may be interested in the following upcoming film. This is not an SCFS or Green Film series event--it is a special screening hosted by Coast TV's Tamar Kozlov and acclaimed Canadian Filmmaker Bonnie Klein. A documentary of the mistreatment and suffering of animals at the hands of western industry.
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| Maria Volonte - Blue Tango Tour | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | | Location: | House Concer in Lower Gibsons, address provided with tickets | | Cost: | $20 | | Tickets: | advance only - call 604.886.5930 or https://www.facebook.com/events/452604224823330/?fref=ts | | Contact: | Paul | | Phone: | 604.886.5930 | | The Blue Tango Tour — a collaboration between the celebrated Argentine tango singer María
Volonté and California harmonica player Kevin Carrel Footer — is a ground-breaking musical project
exploring the emotional and musical crossroads where tango and the blues embrace. |
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2013 |
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| Arts Connection - Networking Salon for Artists - Brian Romer | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | | Location: | West Vancouver | | Presented By: | Ferry Building Gallery | | Cost: | $8 | | Tickets: | At the door. | | Contact: | Brian Romer | | Phone: | 606.885.9790 | | Email: | romer.painter@telus.net | | Web Link: | http://romerart.com | | "Coastal Impressions"
A Networking Salon for artists and others.
Brian Romer from Sechelt will demonstrate his unique Westcoast impressionistic style of acrylic landscape painting. |
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| Official Grand Opening - Gibsons Landing Harbour Expansion | |
| Time: | 1:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority Wharf | | Cost: | na | | Phone: | 604.886.8017 | | Celebrate the completion of the Phase A - Harbour Expansion Project. |
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| Beer & Burger Fundraiser | |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | Gramma's Pub, Gibsons | | Cost: | $20 | | to raise money towards the new rescue boat for RCMSAR Station 14. |
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| Sailing Adventure Photo Show-Patrick Hill | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Location: | Gibsons and District Public Library | | Presented By: | Patrick Hill: Sailor, Author | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | Gibsons Library | | Phone: | 604.886.2130 | | Email: | lkennedy@gibsons.bclibrary.ca | | Web Link: | http://gibsons.bclibrary.ca | | A photo show of a family adventure on a sailing trip from the South Seas to Alaska. "This is a wonderful story of meeting new people, seeing exotic places and the excitement that comes with crossing oceans." Pacific Yachting |
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| Far Off Broadway Musical: Annie | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Location: | Evergreen Theatre, Recreation Complex Powell River | | Cost: | tba | | May 29-June 1. The well known Broadway Musical ANNIE is coming to the Evergreen Theatre for 8 performances only! A fabulous cast of 40+ kids and adults. Fun for the whole family! |
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| Thursday, May 30, 2013 |
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| French Conversation Group: French Connection/Connexion Francaise | |
| Time: | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons and District Public Library | | Cost: | free | | Contact: | Gibsons and Distric Public Library | | Phone: | 604.886.2130 | | Email: | lkennedy@gibsons.bclibrary.ca | | Welcome francophones and francophiles to all levels of this informal conversation group. Come to the library and practice your conversational French language skills with other like-minded learners. Use this relaxed atmosphere to practice your French language vocabulary. |
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| Green Drinks Sunshine Coast | |
| Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Location: | Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek | | Cost: | na | | - an off-line pit-stop for anyone passionate about building a better future for generations to come. A collaboration of One Straw Society and Deer Crossing the Art Farm. |
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| FUSE presents the Barn Raisers | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | Seaside Centre, Sechelt | | Cost: | $10 supporter, free for FUSE members | | Tickets: | To reserve your space visit: barnraisers.eventbrite.ca | | Web Link: | http://fuseworkhub.ca | | presenting 5 Local Social Venture Start-Ups ... Car Sharing Co-op; Hop Farm Collective; Childcare Collective; Ride Share Program; Zero Waste Interior Design. |
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| Kids for Kids Burger & a Beer Pub Night | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Location: | Grasshopper Pub, Pender Harbour | | Presented By: | Kids for Kids Promoting Education Society | | Cost: | $20 | | Tickets: | Daily Roast, Sechelt & PH Community School | | Contact: | Paola Stewart | | Phone: | 604.883.9833 | | Come out and bring a friend to support Kids for Kids educational and agricultural projects in Kenya and Rwanda. Enjoy a burger (veggie burger available too!) and a beer, get new from our projects, participate in a 50/50 draw and bid on silent auction items. Enjoy a fun, social evening out. www.k4kpromotingeducation.com |
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| 'Saint Thomas of Egmont' Book Launch and Reading | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | Doris Crowston Gallery, Sunshin Coast Arts Centre, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Author George Connell | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | George Connell | | Phone: | 604.883.2299 | | Email: | gc@extroverse.ca | | Web Link: | http://www.extroverse.ca | | George Connell will read from his new novel Saint Thomas of Egmont and be available to answer questions and sign book copies which will be offered for sale. Ever wonder what dark secrets are kept up the coast? Find out in Saint Thomas of Egmont... |
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| Bus Stop | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | Texada Community Hall | | Cost: | $10, Seniors $7 | | Phone: | 604.486.7670 | | This 1955 romantic comedy has "heart, compassion, wisdom and loads of laughs". Take the 5:40 ferry and return on the 10:10 sailing. Doors 6:30 |
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| Sunshine Coast Night of Comedy | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | Lighthouse Pub | | Presented By: | Halfmoon Bay Childcare Society | | Cost: | $30 | | Tickets: | Lighthouse Pub, Halfmoon Bay Daycare | | Contact: | Jenn Hoile | | Phone: | 604.885.3739 | | Email: | halfmoonbaychildcare@gmail.com | | Join the Halfmoon Bay Childcare Society for a night of comedy and help support the kids. Tickets include a burger, a beer, and a lot of laughter, provided by three of Vancouver's hottest comedians cruising the circuit today, Jane Stanton, Ben McGinnis & Ross Dauk. |
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| Friday, May 31, 2013 |
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| 'Saint Thomas of Egmont' Book Launch and Reading | |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Location: | Backeddy Pub, Egmont | | Presented By: | George Connell | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | George Connell | | Phone: | 604.883.2299 | | Email: | gc@extroverse.ca | | Web Link: | http://www.extroverse.ca | | Author George Connell reads from his latest novel Saint Thomas of Egmont, answers questions, and signs books that will be made available for purchase. At this time, blanket apologies will be profferred to anyone who feels hard done by or literarily abused. |
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| Driftwood Players presents 'No Ordinary Seance' | |
| Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Rockwater Resort, Secret Cove | | Cost: | $40 includes dinner | | Tickets: | reserve through the restaurant | | Phone: | 604.885.7038 | | Email: | driftwoodplayers@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.driftwoodplayers.ca | | 'Who killed Victoria Yewwing? It is up to you to find out! Writtena nd directed by Linda Norris |
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| Afterwords: A play by Blake Drezet | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Evergreen Theatre, Recreation Complex Powell River | | Cost: | tba | | Tickets: | Breakwater Books, RiverCity Coffee and at the door. | | Phone: | 604.414.7904 | | May 31, June 1st. The Powell River debut of the original production of Blake Drezet's esoteric comedy about the afterlife. Presented by Ravens Call Theatre and Theatre Now!
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| Literary Reading - Alissa York - Artesia Coffeehouse | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Location: | Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Sechelt, BC | | Presented By: | Canada Council for the Arts and the Literary Committee, SC Arts Council and Coast Cultural Alliance | | Cost: | by donation | | Phone: | 604.885.5412 | | Email: | sc_artscouncil@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.scartscouncil.com | | Canada's foremost literary magazine, Quill & Quire, proclaimed her most recent book, Fauna (2010), "An extraordinary novel . . . daring and exceptional." York was an enthusiastic participant in the "life-changing trip" she and four other writers took to Torngat Mountains National Park in 2011, with Shelagh Rogers and the Northwords film crew, as part of a co-production with FilmCan, CBC, and Anansi Press. |
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| Petunia and the Vipers | |
| Time: | 9:00 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Legion | | Cost: | $5 members, $10 non-members | | Fun for old folks & young folks to boogie down together. |
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| Saturday, June 01, 2013 |
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| Sumi-e Talk and Demo | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Public Art Gallery | | Presented By: | Dina Dune | | Cost: | free | | Web Link: | http://www.dinadune.com | | In the context of her first exhibit " From the heart" at the GPAG, Dina will be giving a talk/demo about Sumi-e and her spontaneous, free style approach of Black Ink Painting. |
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| Serenade - Benefit Concert for The Ruby Slipper Fund | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | The Performance Centre, Madeira Park | | Presented By: | Latimer & Co. Events | | Cost: | $20 per person | | Tickets: | BlueWaters Books, Madiera Park & Sechelt Visitors Centre | | Contact: | Sherryl Latimer | | Phone: | 604.989.2387 | | A concert of original & familiar tunes exploring the diverse aspects of LOVE. Featuring vocalist Jena Wren & composer/lyricist Kenneth Norman Johnson at the Grand Piano. With musicians Peter Williams on cello and Barry O'Hara on sax. |
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| Suncoast Phoenix Concert | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | St. Hilda's Anglican Church, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Suncoast Phoenix Community Choir | | Cost: | $15 adults, $5 children | | Tickets: | Sechelt Visitor's Centre, Laedeli (Gibsons) | | Contact: | Sue Milne | | Phone: | 604.886.1255 | | Suncoast Phoenix Community Choir is delighted to present our debut concerts with director Michael Grice and piano collaborator Paula Seward. |
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| Okie Doki Karaoke | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Little Legion | | Cost: | at the door | | Issue # 4. |
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| Sunday, June 02, 2013 |
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| Suncoast Phoenix Concert | |
| Time: | 2:30 AM | | Location: | Gibsons United Church | | Presented By: | Suncoast Phoenix Community Choir | | Cost: | $15 adults, $5 children | | Tickets: | Sechelt Visitors Centre, Laedeli (Gibsons) | | Contact: | Sue Milne | | Phone: | 604.886.1255 | | Suncoast Phoenix Community Choir is delighted to present our debut concerts with director Michael Grice and piano collaborator Paula Seward. |
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| 'Saint Thomas of Egmont' Book Launch and Reading | |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Location: | Pender Harbour School of Music | | Presented By: | George Connell | | Cost: | gratis | | Tickets: | na | | Contact: | George Connell | | Phone: | 604.883.2299 | | Email: | gc@extroverse.ca | | Web Link: | http://www.extroverse.ca | | George Connell introduces and reads from his latest novel, 'Saint Thomas of Egmont', loosely based on an outlandish supposition. |
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| Friday, June 07, 2013 |
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| 10th Annual Pender Harbour Blues Festival | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Location: | Garden Bay Pub, Painted Boat Restaurant, Pender Harbour Community Hall, Pender Harbour School of Music, John Henry`s Marina, Crossroads Grill | | Presented By: | Pender Harbour Blues Society | | Cost: | $15 - $25 | | Tickets: | Garden Bay Pub, Village Vintner, Strait Music, Pender Harbour Blues Festival website | | Contact: | Marilyn MacLeod | | Phone: | 604.883.9961 | | Email: | info@penderharbourbluesfestival.com | | Web Link: | http://penderharbourbluesfestival.com | | 3 days - The Pender Harbour Blues Society is pleased to present their 10th Annual Blues Festival, slated to be a re-union celebration, with the return of some of the fabulous Musicians that have performed at our past Festivals. Featuring Jim Byrnes, Steve Kozak, Brickhouse, John Lee Sanders, David Vest, Willie MacCalder, Joe Stanton, Simon Paradis, Paul Black Band, Matt Watson & Dusty Fike |
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| Sensing Choral Concert | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Highland Centre, 657 Highland Road (where Lower Road meets Highway 101 in Gibsons) | | Presented By: | A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children's Choir | | Cost: | Adults $15.00 Students/Seniors $12.00 children under 12 free | | Tickets: | Gaia's Fair Trade, Gibsons and Sechelt Visitor's Centre | | Contact: | Janice Brunson | | Phone: | 604.885.7019 | | SENSING a choral concert, explores music that awakens our senses and our feelings. Highlights include “When David Heard” set to music by Eric Whitacre, and the 15th century setting of that text by Thomas Weelkes. A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir, under the direction of Janice Brunson, www.choralations.ca |
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| Saturday, June 08, 2013 |
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| 4th Annual Home and Cottage Show | |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons and Area Community Centre, 700 Park Rd | | Cost: | free | | Sat-Sun. 100 exhibitors, food booth and more |
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| Subcodes 03 | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Gumoot Cafe, Roberts Creek | | Presented By: | Laboratorio | | Cost: | By Donation | | Coat Cooke - saxophones
Kedrick James - voice and electronics
Giorgio Magnanensi - electronics
Brad Muirhead - trombone
Barry Taylor - drums. Presented by Laboratorio |
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| Sensing Choral Concert | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | St. Hilda's Anglican Church | | Presented By: | A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children's Choir | | Cost: | Adults $15.00 Students/Seniors $12.00 children under 12 free | | Tickets: | Sechelt Visitor's Centre and Gaia's Fair Trade, Gibsons and at the door | | Contact: | Janice Brunson | | Phone: | 604.885.7019 | | Sensing a choral concert, explores music that awakens our senses and our feelings. Highlights include “When David Heard” set to music by Eric Whitacre, and the 15th century setting of that text by Thomas Weelkes.
A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir, under the direction of Janice Brunson, www.choralations.ca
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| Jazz Week - Con Fusion - R&B Reggae Jazz Band | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Legion | | Presented By: | Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival | | Cost: | $10, $5 members | | Tickets: | at the Legion | | Email: | info@coastjazz.com | | Web Link: | http://www.coastjazz.com | | A party band at the Legion with Karen Graves, vocals/sax/flutes, Panos Grames, keyboards/guitar/vocals, Johannes Grames, guitars, Paul Bergman, bass, Randall Stoll, drums mixing it up with jazz / rock / blues with a good dose of reggae thrown in. www.facebook.com/coastjazz
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| 80's DJ night! | |
| Time: | 9:00 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Legion | | Cost: | $5 members, $10 non-members | | A fundraiser for Sunshine Coast Roller Girls. Come in your best 80's garb! |
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| Sunday, June 09, 2013 |
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| Vivaldi Chamber Choir | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM | | Location: | St Hilda's Church, Sechelt | | Cost: | $15 | | Tickets: | Sechelt Info Centre, Gibsons Gaia Fair Trade & St Hilda's office | | Contact: | Janice Brunson or Mary Warden | | Presenting 'Shakespeare's Songbook'. Contact marleigh@telus.net for more info. |
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| Wednesday, June 12, 2013 |
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| Pender Harbour Music Society's AGM | |
| Time: | 5:00 PM | | Location: | School of Music, Madeira Park | | Cost: | na | | Come Celebrate with us! |
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| Friday, June 14, 2013 |
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| 18th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival | |
| Location: | Gibsons Landing - various locations | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Jazz & Entertainment Society | | Cost: | various | | Phone: | 604.740.5825 | | Email: | info@coastjazz.com | | Web Link: | http://www.coastjazz.com | | Live music in restaurants on the streets and in outdoor parks in the Landing. |
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| Simply Warehouse Art Show | |
| Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Location: | The Warehouse, 1877 Field Road, Wilson Creek | | Cost: | free | | Contact: | Kasia Krolikowska | | Phone: | 604.886.1335 | | Show runs Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm. The exhibition of four local artists: Carol LaFave, Charly Mithrush, Donna Stewart and Kasia Krolikowska. |
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| Monday, June 17, 2013 |
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| PRISMA - Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy | |
| Location: | Powell River | | Cost: | $1090 - affordable Half Fellowships available | | Tickets: | info@orchestra-academy.ca | | Phone: | 1.855.577.4762 | | a unique program that prepares music students and young professionals for a career in music performance. It is designed to assist students in obtaining the necessary tools to win a position in a professional orchestra.
PRISMA students work with internationally renowned artists from the world’s finest symphony orchestras. During the intensive program students are immersed in an in-depth orchestral training program and enjoy the chamber music concerts by the outstanding faculty. www.orchestra-academy.ca
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| Tuesday, June 18, 2013 |
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| Jaron Freeman-Fox & the Opposite of Everything | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Heritage Playhouse | | Presented By: | Showcase of Performing Arts 2013 | | Cost: | $20 | | Tickets: | Laedeli, Gaia's Fair Trade, Sechelt Visitor Centre | | Contact: | Zeta Gaudet | | Phone: | 604.886.8998 | | Jaron Freeman-Fox returns for another dynamic evening joined the Opposite of Everything - Robbie Grunwald (Accordian/Keyboard), Charles James (upright bass), Sam Davidson (clarinet), and Dan Stadnioki (drums) Visit www.heritageplayhouse.com for info. This is a fundraiser for the Playhouse |
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| Wednesday, June 19, 2013 |
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| Heather Spears Presentation & Book Launch | |
| Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Location: | Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, Medusa & Trail, in Sechelt, BC | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Arts Council | | Cost: | $10 per person (fundraiser for the SC Arts Centre) | | Tickets: | SC Arts Centre, Gaia's Fair Trade in Gibsons, Sechelt Visitor's Centre | | Contact: | Sherryl Latimer | | Phone: | 604.989.2387 | | Heather will launch the new, illustrated edition of her book "The Creative Eye: drawing, vision and the brain". The book explores the artist's vision and asks the fundamental questions about how, and why art is made. Heather will also give a presentation of her drawings, and her book will be available for sale.
To learn more about Heather visit www.heatherspears.com |
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| Friday, June 21, 2013 |
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| St. John's United Artists Art Show | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Location: | 5085 Davis Bay Road | | Presented By: | St. John's United Artists | | Cost: | free | | Contact: | Isobel Gibson | | Phone: | 604.740.8028 | | June 21-22. Display and sale of local artists' work...in the lower hall of the church.
Also an "Arts and Crafts" second hand sale table--all revenues from that table to go to the church. |
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| Saturday, June 22, 2013 |
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| Blues for Burns | |
| Location: | Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt | | Cost: | $20 | | Fundraiser for VGH burn unit. Featuring Joani Bye, Russell Marsland and a world class band to back them up. Presented by Live Coast Productions. |
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| Garage Sale Fundraiser | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | | Location: | Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, rear door, 5714 Medusa, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Arts Council | | Cost: | free | | Contact: | Sheila Page | | Phone: | 604.885.3807 | | Email: | sc_artscouncil@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://scartscouncil.com | | We are clearing out some trinkets, treasures and art supplies. Donations for this fundraiser will be accepted in advance at the gallery.
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| 12th Annual Children's Festival & Duck Pluck | |
| Time: | 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM | | Location: | Dougall Park, The Landing - Gibsons BC | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Community Services Society | | Cost: | entry by donation; fee for pony rides and BBQ; Raffle tickets | | Tickets: | RBC Gibsons and various locales starting after easter | | Phone: | 604.885.5881 | | Fun filled family day. Watch for details. Contact us if you want to participate! www.sccss.ca |
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| Open House - Laughing Hummingbird Arts | |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Location: | 5379 Cedarridge Road, Earl's Cove | | Cost: | na | | Contact: | troch burgoyne | | Phone: | 604.883.2200 | | Email: | fotosbytroch@gmail.com | | Open house in the gallery, working black and white darkroom and gardens. Featuring several series including manipulated silver prints and original prints from toy cameras. |
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| Verna Chan Performs | |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Location: | Chaster's Restaurant, Bonniebrook Lodge, Gibsons | | Presented By: | Mark and Lena at Bonniebrook Lodge | | Cost: | by donation | | Contact: | Mark or Lena | | Phone: | 604.886.8956 | | Jazz classics along with the great food and relaxing atmosphere. |
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| Sunday, June 23, 2013 |
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| Tour of Private Gardens | |
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| Breathless - film and Book Reading from 'Rock Reject' | |
| Location: | Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 431 Marine Drive | | Cost: | tba | | Phone: | 604.886.0531 | | Email: | gpag@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca | | A film presentated by Sheila Mullen directed by her daughter Kathleen exposing the effects of asbestos in the death of her father. Reading by Jim Williams who worked in an asbestos mine in mornthern BC from his book 'Rock Reject'. |
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| Thursday, June 27, 2013 |
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| Artist Reception: Sherwood / Arnott / Price | |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 431 Marine Drive | | Cost: | na | | Phone: | 604.886.0531 | | Email: | gpag@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca | | Ceramist Kez Sherwood explores repeating patterns and methods with clay, metal, fibre and natural elements. Painter Linzy Arnott voices her passion for the “Our Islands” in sweeps of acrylic which will leave the viewer with an enriched sense of of the beauty and uniqueness of B.C.’s Gulf Islands.
Eve Smart Gallery: Lisa Price |
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| Saturday, June 29, 2013 |
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| 24th Annual Malaspina Regatta | |
| Location: | Fisherman's Resort & Marina, Pender Harbour | | Cost: | free to attend, $25/vessel to participate | | Tickets: | Registration 6pm Friday, Fisherman's Resort | | Phone: | 604.883.1199 | | Race Day Sat starts 11:00am. BBQ 5pm sat, followed by awards. A great chance to help jr. sailing in Pender Harbour! http://www.gardenbaysailingclub.com/ for info.
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| Stonewall Pride DJ She Dance & Silent Auction | |
| Location: | Roberts Creek Hall | | Cost: | $15 | | Presented by GLBTQ Community and a fundraiser for the Child & Youth Suicide Prevention Committee. |
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| BC Bike Race - Sunshine Coast Stage 3, 4, 5 | |
| Time: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Location: | Powell River July 2; Earls Cover - Sechelt July 3; Sechelt - Langdale Ferry July 4 | | Cost: | na | | BC Bike Race is much more than the challenge of the ride...it's about everything experienced along the way - spectacular scenery, fascinating culture, interesting people, and tantalizing tastes. The stages of BC Bike Race wind through nine beautiful west coast communities, each showcasing unique qualities and elements that make British Columbia a world-class destination for athletes, adventurers and tourists alike.
http://www.bcbikerace.com/the-journey |
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| Sunday, June 30, 2013 |
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| Multicultural Festival | |
| Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Location: | Sechelt Nation Band Hall - 5532 Xenichen Avenue, Sechelt (behind McDonalds) | | Presented By: | The Welcoming Communities Project | | Cost: | Free | | Contact: | Maria Giltrow | | Phone: | 604.865.0170 | | Come and celebrate with us! In honour of Canadian Multiculturalism Day, our local immigrant community invites you to celebrate the richness and flavours of cultures from around the world.
Featuring cultural performances, ethnic food and arts & crafts. Fun for the whole family!
Hosted by Actor, Director, Storyteller, Writer and African Dancer, Jean Pierre Makossso.
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| Monday, July 01, 2013 |
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| Canada Day Mile | |
| Time: | 10:45 AM | | Location: | Downtown Sechelt, starts near Cowrie at Ocean in front of school | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Athletics | | Cost: | Age 20+: $10 by June 30; $15 day of race. Age 19&Under: $5 by June 30; $10 day of race. Families $30. | | Tickets: | https://www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register.aspx?ID=495 | | Contact: | Teresa Nightingale | | Phone: | 604.885.8849 | | The Sechelt Canada Day Mile is back! Previously held from 2006 to 2008, this run is a fun, active way to celebrate the holiday. The race starts 15 mins before the Canada Day Parade (organized by the Sechelt Downtown Business Association) and goes along the main parade route twice, in front of thousands of enthusiastic spectators. Afterwards, enjoy the parade and festivities along Cowrie Street. |
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| Saturday, July 06, 2013 |
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| Kids "Catch-a-Trout" Day | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | | Location: | Chapman Creek Hatchery 4381 Parkway Dr. Wilson Creek | | Cost: | $10.00 for a book of tickets | | Phone: | 604.885.4136 | | A $10.00 book of tickets includes: Catch & keep 2 Rainbow Trout, ot Dog, Soft Drink, Face Painted, Balloon, & a McDonald's Coupon
Fun for the whole family. |
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| Sand Castle Weekend - Texada | |
| Time: | 10:30 AM | | Location: | Gillies Bay Beach, and other locations, Texada | | Cost: | na | | Parade, Krafts, Sand Sculpture, Fashion Show, Food Fun /www.texada.org/sandcastle.html |
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| Harry Manx | |
| Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Rockwood Pavillion, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Live Music Society | | Cost: | $25 | | Tickets: | Lucy's, Sechelt, MELOmania, Roberts Creek, Gaia's Fair Trade, Gibsons | | Returning to the Sunshine Coast, “Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. www.harrymanx.com
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| Monday, July 08, 2013 |
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| 13th Annual Coast School of Celtic Music | |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Community School | | Presented By: | The Coast Celtic Music Society | | Cost: | Please see web-site | | Tickets: | Please see web-site | | Contact: | John and Ann Law | | Phone: | 604.886.4768 | | Email: | coastschoolofcelticmusic@gmail.com | | Web Link: | http://www.coastcelticmusic.com | | July 8 - 12. Group instruction with a particular emphasis on learning in the traditional way...by ear. Instructions for Youth and Adults at all levels. No auditions required. |
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| Friday, July 12, 2013 |
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| 47th Annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair | |
| Location: | Cooper's Green Park & Downtown Halfmoon Bay | | Presented By: | Welcome Beach Community Association | | Cost: | The Fair is free, Family Supper and Pancacke Breakfast prices see weblink | | Contact: | Tom Thelner | | Phone: | 604.740.5909 | | Various events:
Sat July 13th: - Childrens Fishing Derby, Firemans Chellenge, Family Dinner and Dance Featuring Joe Stanton and Friends
Sun July 14th: - Come to the Fair at Coppers Green, Pancake Breakfast, Music, Crafts, Games, Bingo, Food, Beer Garden. www.welcomebeach.org/fair-2012.pdf |
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| Sunshine Coast School of Celtic Music Gala Concert | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Rockwood Centre Sechelt | | Presented By: | The Coast School of Celtic Music | | Cost: | $20 | | Tickets: | Medi Chair Sechelt; Laedali Sunnycrest Mall; MELOmania Roberts Creek | | Contact: | John and Ann Law | | Phone: | 604.886.4768 | | Email: | thelaws1014@gmail.com | | Web Link: | http://www.coastcelticmusic.com/ | | The Sunshine Coast School of Celtic Music presents and International cast of Musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the USA. |
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| Saturday, July 20, 2013 |
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| Peter Arnstein In Concert on the Sunshine Coast | |
| Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Highland Centre, 657 Highland Rd, Gibsons | | Presented By: | Shendra Hanney and Music 46 Initiatives | | Cost: | $25 | | Tickets: | at the door | | Contact: | Shendra Hanney | | Phone: | 604.883.2214 | | Peter Arnstein returns to the Sunshine Coast to brighten our summer with two brilliant piano recitals. He brings an arc of classical pieces plus a touch of whimsical jazz along with a composition inspired by the great rainforests of the Sunshine Coast entitled, "Hypnotico: Under the Shade of the Cedars". |
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| Sunday, July 21, 2013 |
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| Annual Davis Bay Sand Castle Competition | |
| Location: | Davis Bay Beach | | Cost: | na | |
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| Annual Texada Fly-in | |
| Time: | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM | | Location: | Gillies Bay Airfield, Texada Island | | Cost: | na | | Phone: | 604.486.0334 | | For more information go to www.texada.org
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| Peter Arnstein In Concert on the Sunshine Coast | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM | | Location: | Pender Harbour School of Music, Madeira Park | | Presented By: | Shendra Hanney and benefical partner | | Cost: | $25 | | Tickets: | At the door | | Contact: | Shendra Hanney | | Phone: | 604.883.2214 | | Peter Arnstein returns to the Sunshine Coast to brighten our summer with two brilliant piano recitals. He brings an arc of classical pieces plus a touch of whimsical jazz along with a composition inspired by the great rainforests of the Sunshine Coast entitled, "Hypnotico: Under the Shade of the Cedars". |
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| Saturday, July 27, 2013 |
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| Sea Cavalcade Mile | |
| Time: | 11:00 AM | | Location: | Gibsons Way from Hough Rd to North Road | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Athletics | | Cost: | Age 20+: $10 by July 26; $15 day of race. Age 19&U deduct $5. Families: $30 | | Tickets: | https://www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register.aspx?ID=429 | | Contact: | Teresa Nightingale | | Phone: | 604.885.8849 | | 11th annual mile race before the Sea Cavalcade parade. Fast, net downhill course with no turns. Great for everyone from serious racers to casual runners and families, no matter what your speed. $100 each for top male & female + $50 time bonus. Age group medals, draw prizes, watermelon and cookies. Over 100 participants in 2012!
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| Sunday, July 28, 2013 |
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| Sea Cavalcade - 45th Anniversary | |
| Location: | various locations in Gibsons | | Cost: | na | | Phone: | 604.886.3059 | | July 27-28, "Enchanting Memories by the Sea" many events, parade, food, fun, fireworks, games and more. more info www.seacavalcade.ca |
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| Tuesday, July 30, 2013 |
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| RCMP Musical Ride | |
| Location: | Dempster Field, next to Gibsons & Area community Centre | | Cost: | na | | 36 riders, 36 horses, a farrier, a technical production manager and three non-commissioned officers travel with the Musical Ride. |
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| Friday, August 09, 2013 |
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| Festival of the Rolling Arts | |
| Location: | Downtown Sechelt | | Presented By: | Coasters Car Club | | Cost: | varies | | Aug 9-10-11 - gathering and showcase of more than 500 vintage vehicles including the 18th Annual Sleepy Hollow Rod Run on Friday evening Hackett Park/Halfmoon Bay. Show 'n' Shine in downtown Sechelt on Saturday from 9am-5pm. Sunday, a second and smaller Show 'n' Shine at Garden Bay Pub and drag races at the Sechelt airport.
www.skylark.ca/coasters.html
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| Sunday, August 11, 2013 |
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| Four Lakes 10k + 3k Family Fun Run/Walk | |
| Time: | 9:00 AM | | Location: | Katherine Lake Park, Garden Bay | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Athletics | | Cost: | 10k: $15 pre-registered; $20 day of event. 3k: $5 individual; $12 family | | Tickets: | http://www.foolsrun.com/4lakes/ | | Contact: | Teresa Nightingale | | Phone: | 604.885.8849 | | A scenic summer 10k run in Garden Bay from Katherine Lake to Hotel Lake and back, passing Garden Bay Lake and Mixal Lake along the way. The 3k Family Fun Run/Walk includes 3 of the lakes. Campsite and beach at the start/finish. Custom designed age group medals. Details at www.foolsrun.com/4lakes/. |
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| Thursday, August 15, 2013 |
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| 31st Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts | |
| Location: | Festival Pavilion, Rockwood Gardents, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts | | Cost: | tba | | Tickets: | Festival office, 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt | | Contact: | Jane Davidson | | Phone: | 604.885.9631 | | Email: | info@writersfestival.ca | | Web Link: | http://www.writersfestival.ca | | Aug 15, 16, 17, 18. Canadian literary festival celebrating 30 years in 2012; featuring writers of a wide range of genres; events take place in the 500-seat open air Festival Pavilion in the Rockwood Gardens |
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| Friday, August 16, 2013 |
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| Power of Paint | |
| Time: | 5:00 PM | | Location: | Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt, BC | | Presented By: | Eleven Equal Artists | | Cost: | FREE | | Contact: | Janice Rafael | | Phone: | 604.885.5953 | | Web Link: | http://www.elevenequalartists.com | | Fri, Aug 16th opening reception 5-9 pm; Sat Aug 17th 10 am-6 pm; Sun, Aug 18th 10 am-5 pm.
Eleven Equal Artists are hosting their second annual exhibition, the Power of Paint. This captivating event will showcase Morley Baker, Greta Grunow Guzek, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Cindy Riach, Ian MacLeod, Nadina Tandy, Marleen Vermeulen and Elizabeth Evans creations using the medium of paint. Eleven Equal Artists offers you a glimpse into their artistic world with a convergence of creativity in the Power of Paint.
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| Saturday, August 17, 2013 |
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| Creek Daze 2013 | |
| Location: | Roberts Creek | | Presented By: | Roberts Creek Community Association | | Cost: | Free Event during the day | | Watch for details
http://robertscreekcommunity.ca |
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| 26th Annual Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts Fair | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM | | Location: | Hackett Park, Sechelt (Trail Ave & Dolphin) | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Arts Council | | Cost: | suggested donation $3, $2 for seniors | | Tickets: | at the gates | | Phone: | 604.885.5412 | | Email: | sc_artscouncil@dccnet.com | | Web Link: | http://www.scartscouncil.com | | Aug 17, 10-5pm; Aug 18, 10-4. One of the largest juried art and craft fairs in BC! Watch for details |
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| Arts Alive in the Park | |
| Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Location: | Willingdon Beach, Powell River | | Cost: | na | | Contact: | Ann Nelson | | Phone: | 604.483.3901 | | Web Link: | http://www.powellriverartscouncil.com/arts_alive/ | | Sat 17, 11-7pm & Sun 18, 11-6pm. A two days of summer fun that ends the Blackberry Festival. Established and emerging local artists display their work and present it for sale. There is also dance, music, a poetry slam and workshops for both kids and adults.
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| Friday, August 23, 2013 |
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| Synchronicity Festival 2013 | |
| Location: | Shirley Macey Park, Gibsons | | Presented By: | Deer Crossing the Art Farm | | Cost: | Circus Tickets:$10/adult & $5/child under 12. Everything else is FREE! | | Tickets: | On site | | Phone: | 604.886.0975 | | Web Link: | http://www.synchronicityfestival.ca | | Aug 23-25. This must see Festival will feature the enchanting outdoor rainforest circus, art in the field, pollinate workshops, Pecha Kucha, kids tent, marketplace, food and drinks, music, and more!
Nestled in the lush Shirley Macey Park, this extraordinary event will showcase the amazing talent of BC’s artists and entertainers. Our must see event is a magical and mysterious rainforest circus audiences will never forget.
Synchronicity is a zero-waste event.
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| Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
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| 32nd Annual Sunshine Music Festival | |
| Location: | Palm Beach, Powell River | | Cost: | tba | | Tickets: | River City Coffee, Rocky Mountain Bakery, and at the gate | | Aug 31-Sept 1. Expect to see world class performances in a picturesque setting at Palm Beach Park on the waterfront. Shop at the craft market and enjoy some tasty treats from the many food vendors. www.sunshinemusicfest.com |
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| Friday, September 13, 2013 |
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| Call for Artists: PAINT OUT Gibsons Landing-Sept 2013 | |
| Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Location: | Gibsons Landing | | Presented By: | Jan Poynter | | Cost: | registration fee TBA | | Tickets: | register with POYNTER STUDIO | | Contact: | Jan Poynter | | Phone: | 604.886.8918 | | Email: | poynterjan@gmail.com | | Web Link: | Gibsons Paint out info site | | Sept 13 / 14 / 15
Participating artists will be working on location in several great spots throughout our heritage townsite just below Molly’s Reach (of Beachcombers fame) on the public wharf and along the nearby Seawalk and parkways. Painters will enjoy sheltered venues with spectacular views of the Howe Sound islands, towering coastal mountains, character buildings and the colorful working harbour.
Friday - artist gathering - potluck and slideshow
Sat - paint on location throughout the Landing & SeaWalk
Sun- Quick Draw 10-2 Public Exhibition/Sale 3-6pm
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| Friday, September 20, 2013 |
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| Pender Harbour Jazz Festival | |
| Location: | various locations in Pender Harbour | | Cost: | various | | Web Link: | http://www.phjazz.ca | | Sept 20-22. Check out the website for all the jazzy details. |
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| Saturday, September 28, 2013 |
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| 4th Annual Comedy on the Coast | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Location: | Raven's Cry Theatre, Sechelt | | Cost: | $100 | | Tickets: | Call 604.989.2010 | | Contact: | Debbie Mularchuk | | Phone: | 604.989.2010 | | Night of Laughter...three Comedians, wine / beer tasting and appetizers with proceeds going to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation. Over the past three years we have been able to raise $117,062.89 for pediatric care. |
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| Sunday, September 29, 2013 |
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| Halfmoon Bay Fire Department 10k | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM | | Location: | Fire hall to Fire hall in Halfmoon Bay - start at Welcome Woods | | Presented By: | HBFD and Sunshine Coast Athletics | | Cost: | $20 age 17 and up; $10 age 16 and under. Tech shirt $25. | | Tickets: | https://www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register.aspx?ID=440 | | Contact: | Ryan Daley | | "Run Until It Burns!" This is a fundraiser for the HMB Volunteer Fire Department, and runs from the Welcome Woods fire hall to the hall by the General Store. Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting to get in shape, it is a great event for the whole family. Walk starts at 9am; Run starts at 10am. BBQ at the finish. Details at halfmoonbayfire.ca. |
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| Saturday, October 05, 2013 |
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| Cocktails & Comedy | |
| Time: | 6:00 PM | | Location: | Roberts Creek Hall | | Presented By: | A Helping Paw Animal Welfare Fund | | Cost: | TBA | | Tickets: | TBA | | Contact: | Ann Margaret Sumner | | Phone: | 604-886-7640 | | Email: | ahpawf@gmail.com | | A fundraiser for spay & neuter featuring the "Raise the Woof" comedy troupe. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Helping-Paw-Animal-Welfare-Fund |
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| Saturday, October 12, 2013 |
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| My Big Fat Turkey Dinner Tune-Up | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM | | Location: | Porpoise Bay Provincial Park, Sechelt | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Athletics | | Cost: | Age 18+: $10 early, $12 regular, $15 race day. Age 6-17: $6/$8/$10. Age 5&U: free. Families: $20/$24/$30. | | Tickets: | https://www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register.aspx?ID=433 | | Contact: | Teresa Nightingale | | Phone: | 604.885.8849 | | Fun XC race for all ages on the trails and campsite roads in Porpoise Bay Provincial Park. Bring the whole family to burn extra calories and get your metabolism fired up before you stuff yourself with turkey dinner. Age-appropriate race distances. Formerly the Fall Tune-Up XC. Kids race starts 10:45am, adult race 11:15am. www.falltuneup.com |
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| Friday, October 18, 2013 |
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| Sunshine Coast Mushroom Festival | |
| Location: | Pender Harbour Community Hall, Madeira Park | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast SHROOM | | Cost: | tba | | Contact: | Ann Harmer | | Phone: | 604.883.3678 | | Email: | scshroom@gmail.com | | Web Link: | http://scshroom.org | | Mushroom displays and ID tables, cooking demonstrations, vendors of local produce and mushroom-related art. With Robert Rogers, author of The Fungal Pharmacy, Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada. http://scshroom.org |
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| Sunshine Coast ART CRAWL | |
| Time: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | | Location: | Sunshine Coast, Langdale to Lund | | Presented By: | Coast Cultural Alliance | | Cost: | Free | | Email: | artcrawl@eastlink.ca | | Web Link: | http://www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com | | Oct 18 - 20: The Art Crawl offers Crawler along the Sunshine Coast Hwy visiting galleries and art studios, from Langdale to Lund. Experience the vibrant arts and culture community of the Sunshine Coast -- and maybe even take a little something special home with you. www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastArtCrawl |
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| Friday, November 22, 2013 |
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| 4th Annual Roberts Creek Christmas Craft Fair | |
| Location: | Roberts Creek Hall & Masonic Hall | | Presented By: | Roberts Creek Community Association | | Cost: | $2 Admission (good for all 3 days plus a raffle) | | Tickets: | At the door | | Contact: | Amanda | | Phone: | 604.740.7738 | | Email: | hallmanager@robertscreekcommunity.ca | | Nov 22(4-8pm) Nov 23(10-4pm) Nov 24(10-4PM)
Its the biggest fair of the year and a great place to do all your Christmas shopping ... something for everyone on your list!!!
Featuring local artisans and vendors ... including a variety of art mediums, blown glass, furniture, jewelry, garden art, preserves, Christmas decorations & supplies, knitware, clothing and more!!!
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| Sunday, December 08, 2013 |
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| Holiday Hustle 5k & 2k | |
| Time: | 9:30 AM | | Location: | Seniors Activity Centre (TBA), downtown Sechelt | | Presented By: | Sunshine Coast Athletics | | Cost: | Age 18+, 5k: $20 early, $25 regular, $30 race day. 2k deduct $5. Age 17&Under: $10/$15/$20 for 5k, $8/$13/$15 for 2k. Families: $35/$40/$45. | | Tickets: | https://www.registrationlogic.com/secure/Register.aspx?ID=434 | | Contact: | Teresa Nightingale | | Phone: | 604.885.8849 | | MUSIC! FOOD! PRIZES! FUN for the whole family! This musical and Christmas-themed event is a fundraiser for the Chatelech Band, as well as a collection point for donations to the Elves Club Christmas Hampers. Choose from: 2k walk, dance-walk or kids run; 5k run or walk. Lots of great draw prizes and yummy home-baked goodies. www.sunshinecoastathletics.org/hh5k |
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| Sunday, December 15, 2013 |
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| Marcus Mosely and the Sojurners -Concert | |
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