We have a very interesting meeting planned including a brief presentation from Shirley French with Sunshine Coast Community Services who will speak about how the Toys and Gifts program is used in the community. Following that will be our regular education program on Workshop First Aid with Ardan MacKenzie and Bryan Cuming.
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Gibsons Library: Decoding Misinformation with Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi
Join us for this timely and informative in-person talk, by SFU professor, Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi, followed by a Q&A session.
In a world where headlines travel faster than facts, how do we tell what’s true? This presentation dives into the rise of misinformation – how it spreads, why it matters, and what we can do about it. Learn about the many forms of false information, from propaganda to “disruptive information” designed to erode trust in experts, and explore practical ways to fact-check and think critically in today’s noisy media landscape.
This is a free event, registration is required.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi is an Associate Professor of News, Social Media, and Public Communication at the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University.
Art & Mushroom Walk at Rockwood Centre Grounds and Lodge
Join Mycologist & artist Willoughby Arévalo and interdisciplinary artist Isabelle Kirouac for an Art and Fungi Walk in the ornamental gardens of Rockwood Lodge and nearby surroundings.Through this interactive walk, participants will engage with local fungi and plants and learn how they interact with other members of their ecosystems, including humans. Drawing from scientific and embodied knowledge alike, the walk will include simple art activities and sensory meditations inspired by fungi and the myceliated world underneath our feet.
Additionally, they will offer a free drop in activity inspired by mushroom scents inside the Rockwood Lodge, alongside The Only Animal’s exhibition at the Art Crawl. Participants will be invited to interpret a diversity of smells found in fungi!
Disinformation in Canada — free public event from ElderCollege
Free but must register here.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Rawi from SFU’s Disinformation Project research unit will deliver the free 2025 Clifford Smith Memorial Lecture on Saturday, September 13, at 14:00 at Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt.
This free, all ages, public lecture will help you understand disinformation and the disruptions it presents in our digital era. What is fact and what is false? Using examples from Canadian and international media, Dr. Al-Rawi will focus on the spread of both misinformation and disinformation, how to navigate the challenges of identifying false information, and some ways to protect ourselves against it.
Sunshine Coast ElderCollege Fall Program
to Sept 20. Seventeen courses for Fall 2025 — some tested and true; some exciting and new! Seats fill up quickly, so don’t wait! Info and sign up here.
MedTalks: Heart & Stroke
Sechelt Hospital Foundation invites you to our MedTalks session: Heart & Stroke with keynote speaker Dr. David Wood, a leading physician, clinical professor and expert in cardiovascular health. MedTalks Health & Wellness series is an initiative of Sechelt Hospital Foundation, focused on mental, physical and emotional well-being. The community is invited to learn, laugh and listen to our speakers’ experiences and discover local resources on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunnycrest Mall: ripped open – Kids Summer Workshops
June 30- July 4th from 10am-12pm (more to come).
Youth-led workshops for kids at our Sunnycrest studio space! First series runs First come first serve – pay $30 per day at the door.
The Only Animal’s Slow Social Club: Cyanotypes with Sarita Opal Moodie
The Only Animal hosts relaxed meet-ups to share methods for slow, process-led art making using seasonal plants and other local materials. This month we will be meeting and working with Sarita Opal Moodie, a landscape designer and artist, to explore the beautiful and unpredictable world of cyanotype printing on fabrics using sunlight, found botanicals, hand drawn patterns, and pre-treated textiles to create cyan blue-and-white prints the shapes and textures of nature.
This event is a mix of focused and informal activity. There will be moments of collective gathering and others that are more open, please choose whatever experience feels best for you. More info here.
World Ocean Day at TidePools Aquarium
This World Ocean Day, join us at TidePools Aquarium for a FREE day in the aquarium with many fun activities and a workshop! Thank you to the support of our generous sponsors, Len Libin and Family, and the Judi Libin Giving Fund for allowing us to provide free admission for all attendees.
Schedule
10AM – World Ocean Day workshop “Citizen Science Conservation Talk”.
This workshop is focused on local citizen science initiatives.
12PM – Cake at the Judi “Bubs” Libin Park and Play Centre! Join us to celebrate one year of fun since the build!
12:30PM – Marine Mealtime. Come feed the animals with us in the Aquarium!
2PM – Interpretive Tour with Senior Aquarist. Learn all about the animals currently at our collect-and-release aquarium.
Suncoast Woodcrafters Guild May Program and Meeting
“TOP COATS – Selecting and Applying Your Final Finish”
You hopefully agree that it’s important to keep learning in your chosen area of woodworking, and surely that means you also want to learn more about finishes and how to achieve the best results.
The Education Committee admits that the vast array of products can be confusing and overwhelming. We’ll be looking at numerous products, some of which will likely be familiar to you, while others might be new and waiting for you to try them. With your future projects, we hope you will gain confidence with selected finishes and finishing techniques.
We’ll be looking at polyurethanes, lacquer, shellac, varnish, oils, hybrid finishes, and waxes. Due to a lack of time, we will not be covering paint finishes.
Sunnycrest Mall: 2025 Sunshine Coast Youth Project Fair
Sunshine Coast, BC youth (age 8-17yrs) are invited to display any school/cool project they have created this year, for one week at Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons!
Science, history, STEM, art, craft, music… all projects welcome!
LIVE PRESENTATIONS: Saturday May 3, 11am – 2pm
Family, friends & the general public will have the chance to vote for their favourite projects, with great PRIZES for best projects in each category.
Projects will be on display in Sunnycrest Mall for one week, until Friday May 9.
All local schools & homeschoolers welcome to participate 🙂
GPAG: Watercolour & Ink Workshop with Bruce Edwards
Join us for a two day watercolour & ink workshop with Bruce Edwards on April 22nd & 23rd, 1:30pm – 4pm each day. An exploration of colour and design, these workshops will employ watercolour and ink pen to develop strong images, suitable for journal entries, card design and framable art. Cost: $110. Max 15 participants. Find more information and register online via EventBrite.
Can’t make it on the 22nd & 23rd? We will be hosting another workshop with Bruce Edwards on May 13th & 14th.
Celebration of Nature – Sizdah Be-Dar
On the 13th and final day of Norouz celebrations we have Sizdah Be-Dar. This is a day when families and friends gather and picnic in a park near a body of flowing water.
As part of this tradition, each person ties a knot in the sabzeh (sprouted wheatgrass), makes a wish, and tosses the sabzeh in the river. This symbolizes letting go of the old, and welcoming in the new (a very common theme in our Norouz tradition). Visit the FB event page to learn how to grow your own sabzeh to bring along.
Sizdah Be-Dar falls on a Wednesday this year, but we have opted to gather on the following Sunday, April 6, to make it easier for folks to attend.
Traditionally this is a day to picnic together in the park. Folks are encouraged to make their favourite dish to share and/or bring a donation to contribute.
Energy Projects: Which Do I Do First?
Space is available in this course for homeowners interested in Energy Conservation and Renewables. You’ll discuss how to lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint, learn how to calculate payback, and look at how the order in which you make improvements can impact the total capital cost and final savings. Part of ElderCollege’s Fall line-up, 4 Wednesdays starting Oct 5, 10AM-Noon, Gibsons Public Market. Click on this link to register ($35):
Energy Projects: Which Do I Do First?
Space is available in this course for homeowners interested in Energy Conservation and Renewables. You’ll discuss how to lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint, learn how to calculate payback, and look at how the order in which you make improvements can impact the total capital cost and final savings. Part of ElderCollege’s Fall line-up, 4 Wednesdays starting Oct 5, 10AM-Noon, Gibsons Public Market. Click on this link to register ($35):
Energy Projects: Which Do I Do First?
Space is available in this course for homeowners interested in Energy Conservation and Renewables. You’ll discuss how to lower your energy bill and reduce your carbon footprint, learn how to calculate payback, and look at how the order in which you make improvements can impact the total capital cost and final savings. Part of ElderCollege’s Fall line-up, 4 Wednesdays starting Oct 5, 10AM-Noon, Gibsons Public Market. Click on this link to register ($35):
PR – Public Guided Tours of Wildwood Ecoforest
3rd Sunday of each month. Choose from a start time of 1pm or 2pm. A 1.5-2 hour guided tour and learn why old-growth Coastal Douglas-fir ecosystems like Wildwood are so important
Come and learn about ecoforestry, a practice that preserves forest ecosystems while providing for ecologically appropriate levels of harvest.
Cost: $20/adult; $10/child Registration is required. Learn more https://www.ecoforestry.ca/public-tour-1
Heat Pump – FREE Webinar
Learn what a heat pump is, the benefits of heat pumps, how to find a registered contractor and what rebates, financing offers and supports are available to help you upgrade your heating system.
A short Q&A period following the presentation. To attend, you must register. You will receive an automatic confirmation email upon registration.
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