Garden As Muse Writer’s Workshop

Engage with your senses while in writing amongst the fall colours of B&K landscapes to thoughtful prompts. All levels, genres, and types of writers welcome. Covered areas will be used in case of rain. Bring your usual writing tools, such as a journal, pen, or laptop. Facilitator: Cathalynn (Cindy) Labonte-Smith

SSAC: Emeritus Professors Lecture Series – Dr. Eric Verspoor

‘Scotland’s Glens, Bens, Lochs and Burns. Beyond iconic landmarks, lesser-known, stunning landscape gems are showcased. Discover hidden glens, lochs, and burns found during 35 years of living and working across the country.

No preregistration necessary. Entrance by donation to affordable lunch program. SSAC membership not required.

Your resilient neighbourhood begins at home: a practical intro

This 2 hour workshop is sponsored and hosted by St Hilda’s (Anglican Church in Sechelt) Green Parish Action Team and is presented by Nicole Hartley Bradford, a global Regenerative Culture Experimenter and Trainer.

The workshop will occur during the Season of Creation, a time of year when many Christian groups bring focus to appreciating and better stewarding this beautiful Earth.

The goals of the workshop are for you to leave feeling enthusiastic about having come, having met people who listened, heard, felt and shared precious information and possibility for real-world action that will be fun and easy to take, and with a sense of having more resources and agency than before for your path into the future.

For this goal to be reached:

No religious dogma will be delivered, and no adherence to Christianity is required to join.

We will do practical exercises designed to empower possible steps you can each take to reduce anxiety about the current times by building:
– agency,
– connection,
– trust,
– personal food and water pantries,
– personal and/or community food gardens and water caches, and
– access to ever more possibility as time rolls on.

The Workshop Outline:

Circle Convergence
Welcome, What to Expect and Group Agreements.

In small groups and with the whole group, work with these questions:
Who are you and what brought you here today?
What do you worry will happen if food prices keep rising or food accessibility becomes more limited?
What action have you taken so far to mitigate your worries?
Given what you have shared and heard here so far, what do you want to create to have more resilience, less stress and more resources?

Hear from Nicole about what she has done so far personally in her own game of “Becoming more prepared and resilient during uncertain times.”

Become an Experimenter.
Discover and design your next experiment, and next steps.

Final feelings, thoughts and appreciation.
Circle Divergence

Optional:
Participant Feedback
Join a local Telegram group of Conscious Experimenters

Donations for the St Hilda’s Green Parish Action Team’s ongoing projects will be gladly received.
Suggested Donation: $2 – 20.

So begins a choose-your-own-adventure game that you can play according to what is most important and relevant to you, during and beyond the workshop.

GPAG: Lori Thicke, Dreamer’s Daughter Book Launch

Lori Thicke, cousin of the late Alan Thicke, will be interviewed by Michael Gurney and read from her national bestselling debut memoir, “Dreamer’s Daughter: Surviving My Childhood and Raising My Father.” In a mining town where hope is as tapped-out as the gold, a mother abandons her two children. Dreamer’s Daughter is a memoir of what happens next as Lori, 10, and Brad, 5, end up in the custody of their free-spirited father. Colourful and larger-than-life, Dacker is a dreamer who fails spectacularly at everything — except at being a loving parent.

St John’s United Church: Summer Showcase ’26

Jul 20 & 21. Tunes from beloved musicals, both fresh and classic, belted out by budding stars and seasoned performers, all accompanied by Tom Kellough on piano. Sara Douglas, director and Michael Gurney, MC.

By donation

Gibsons: Nia with Dhyana

Thursdays. Move your body and free your mind while moving to great music outside! Delight in this fusion of free form movement with graceful tai chi,  strengthening martial arts forms and yogic stretching. All ages welcome! No experience necessary. Classes by donation in Dougall Park (overhead cover) while the weather is nice (or in the Kinsmen Hall when rainy and cold). Bring footwear (optional) and a mat.

Music for Endangered Forests – expansion Concert Series

3 Sundays, July 12, 19 & Aug 2nd. in support of the expansion and connection of Elphinstone’s protected forest areas above xwesam / Stelk’aya (Roberts Creek).   The Concerts take place at the end of the Health Trail Forest Trailhead #1 this time (located off the Roberts-Flume Forest Service Road).

Gather at 2pm at the trailhead for a welcome and then hike for 20 min. to the concert spot. Allow about 3 hrs for the experience.  Details here.

July 12 – Earth Slips – Malcolm Jack singer/songwriter with James Meger (Bass), Cole Schmidt (Electric Guitar) featuring poetry, field recordings, improvised drones and traditional folk structures in their natural surroundings.

July 19 – Forest Trio – Budge Schachte, guitar; Arista Hawkes, bass & Karen Graves, sax.

Aug 2 – Songs for a Listening Forest – Elisa Thorn, harp, voice; Nikko Whitworth, bass & Madeleine Elkins, guitar.

By donation.

Creek Daze 2026

xRCCA is excited to invite you to CREEK DAZE 2026!
Join us this year as we kick off the festivities at Roberts Creek School, gathering for the lively Higgledy Piggledy Parade leading down to the Pier! Get creative with your costumes straight from the tickle trunk! Meet at 10:45am, parade at 11:11am!
Explore a diverse array of vendors offering information, crafts, delicious food, and engaging activities for everyone to enjoy. Kids will love the KidZone featuring face painting, games, and playful activities.
Don’t miss the vibrant music performances at the mandala stage from 11:30am-6pm (see the discussion board for lineup) and the Slow Sundays Stage at Library Park from noon-3:30pm. Performance by the Story Theatre at the Gazebo, Be sure to browse through the renowned Library Book Sale from noon-3pm—it’s a can’t-miss event!
Stay tuned for more details about the stage line-up, artists, vendors and more! Bring the whole family for a day packed with fun! There will be a water station so bring your water bottles to fill! We do our best to make this a zero waste event!
We always need volunteers to help make these wonderful events happen! Please sign up at volunteersignup.org/LETMW
You’re community spirit is appreciated!!!
This event is supported by the Province of British Columbia.

St Hilda’s: In The Spotlight

A vibrant and eclectic concert featuring all local musicians from the Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra and Suncoast Concert Band. Expect a rich mix of sounds and styles.
Admission by donation. This concert has something for everyone, so come support local musicians and enjoy an afternoon of incredible music!

PR – Arts Hub at tiskʷat: Chamber Music Concert – Ensembles in Action

Members of the qathet Symphony Orchestra and qathet Concert Band join together in small ensembles to play chamber music for you! There will be brass, wind, string and mixed ensembles with music from baroque through classical to contemporary.
By donation: proceeds go to support student music education
The Arts Hub at tiskʷat
(Upper level of the @townsitepublicmarket )

PR – The Gathering Space: Lip Sync Contest Extravaganza

An afternoon of fun, laughter, and unforgettable performances.

Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to take the stage and showcase their stage presence, humour, and musical flair. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the performers and enjoy the show.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Performance, Crowd Favourite, and Most Creative.
Admission is by donation.
To participate, email your song selection by March 7, 2026 to revmjwhite@hotmail.ca, or drop off your selection, name, and contact information at the church office.

PR – Powell River United Church: Harmony Vespers

Featuring Simon Schumpf on classical guitar and Susan Lines, soprano.
Harmony Vespers is a relaxed, welcoming gathering—an invitation to slow down, enjoy the performance, and spend time together.
Come as you are.
All are welcome.
By Donation