GPAG: ART FOR ALL | Pro-D Day Creation Stations

Join us on Tuesday, September 8th, 10am – 2pm for drop in creation stations with a variety of activities for kids of all ages! Plus, from 12pm – 2pm, we’ll be hosting a special checkerboard cedar mat weaving station with Red Cedar Woman. Try out some new crafts, including cedar weaving, beading, origami, collage, and more.

Entrance by donation, young children must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration required for this event. We hope you will join us!

Madeira School of Music: Black Gardenia

A journey to an age where cool meant classy and noir was the norm. With Daphne Roubini at its helm, Black Gardenia evokes smoky elegance and cinematic swing. Inspired by the classic jazz recordings of the 1940s and 1950s, Black Gardenia creates music that feels timeless – at once vintage in spirit and alive with m#daphneroubini
You can hear Black Gardenia here https://www.blackgardenia.ca/music

Movie in Hackett Park

Enjoy a movie under the stars on the big screen. It’s the District of Sechelt’s 40th anniversary, let’s celebrate!

Also, celebrating its 40th anniversary of its theatre debut is the one and only Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. We couldn’t resist choosing it for this event.

Bring a blanket or a chair and get comfy! Chairs will be in a separate space than blankets. Don’t forget your flashlight or headlamp, it gets dark in the park.

Make it a double-bill family night with the Summer Music Series at 7 p.m. then stay for the movie under the stars. See you there!

Coopers Green Park: Halfmoon Bay Lazy Daze

Live music by Blue Western and Brothers in Farms. Three food vendors. Beer, wine and cider.
Laid back atmosphere – bring a deck chair or blanket, meet friends and neighbours. We love visitors!
Free to Community Association members

Opportunity: Get involved in the Arts Community – Volunteer at Hackett Park Artisan Fair!

Dates and times to choose from: Aug 15 & 16, 10am – 4pm. Looking for a fun way to get involved in the arts community on the coast? Join us for the Hackett park Artisan Fair Featuring 50+ vendors as well as live music. We are looking for gate attendants, vendor assistance and help with site set-up and take down. Volunteers are invited to take on multiple shifts with a minimum of 3 hours per shift. This is a great opportunity to engage with your community and enjoy the Fair while supporting the arts! We invite you to join us by filling out a brief application here.

Gibsons Library: H2Whoa! with Science World

Science World is coming back to the Coast! Dive into the wonders of water through fun, hands-on demonstrations—like disappearing water, gravity-defying tricks, a cloud in a bottle, and colour-changing experiments—participants will explore the magic and science of water in action. This is fun for the whole family!

Backeddy Pub: Joe Stanton

This seasoned singer-songwriter blends folk, bluegrass, country, and blues with intricate fingerstyle guitar and heartfelt lyrics. Relax, listen, and let the music set the mood.

 

Backeddy Pub: Sean Peters

Sean brings his signature blend of acoustic folk, blues, and soul to the stage. Pair the tunes with great food, cold drinks, and even better company — the perfect way to wrap up the weekend.

Happy Hour in the Garden at the Tiny Farm

Sundays to Aug 30th, 2-6pm. Welcome to the Tiny Farm! Sip fresh cocktails & mocktails made with local fruit. Enjoy card games and dice with friends and family.

Grab a soft serve ice cream cone from Good News Ice Cream and find a bench from which to enjoy the flowers.

Check what’s fresh on the farmstand and enjoy the garden where we grow for our Foodbox program.
Wander over from Slow Sundays (live music across the street), the beach, and Roberts Creek Village.

This event is free and does not require registration, come on by between 2pm – 6pm. Last call at the bar is 5:45pm. Stay for a drink, stay a while—we’d love to see you!

Funds raised support One Straw Society.

PR – Powell River Fall Fair

Sept 12 & 13, 12-5pm each day, the Exhibition grounds will be full of local food, farm and artisan vendors as well as local non-profits who help support agriculture and our community as a whole. There will be something for everyone – giant vegetables, delicious baking, train rides, live music, zucchini races, an animal barn, kids’ zone, youth tent, and so much more!

$5/person at the gates (kids 12 and under are free)

*FREE BIKE VALET (NEW THIS YEAR!)
Ride your bike to the Fall Fair McLeod Rd entrance where you can access free, secure parking compliments of QRCA! Regular and ebikes welcome.

*FUN CONTESTS
Find out about how to enter things that you have made, baked, grown or created. There are entry categories for kids and adults with ribbons and local bragging rights. Entry forms will be in the Fall Fair Guide in the August edition of qathet Living, and will also be posted online when available.
NEW THIS YEAR: Use our online entry form to submit your entries, pay the fee when you drop off your exhibit(s): https://forms.gle/KJs7QSGQRvojZsdk8

*LIVE MUSIC
Come enjoy live performances by KP Duty, Wen Warn & The Texada Boyz, Beach Crashers, and Denis and the Menaces!

*SHUTTLE & PARKING
Consider taking the shuttle from the mall as parking is always limited during this event. Accessible parking is available from Myrtle Ave.

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.

The 1969 Clubhouse, Restaurant, & Patio Grand Opening

Join us July 3rd for the grand opening and renaming of The 1969 Clubhouse, Restaurant, & Patio at the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club. We will have local live music, $5 local draft beer, 1/2 price wings & dry ribs, & food and beverage combo for $19.69.

Summer IGNITE Girls’ Soccer Program

What is IGNITE?
IGNITE is a week-long camp that incorporates a blend of soccer and mindset exploration in a fun and active environment. We use soccer as the vehicle for supporting the development and growth of players’ confidence, resilience, social skills, and understanding of themselves.

Who is leading IGNITE?
IGNITE will be led by SCYSA staff coaches Holly Neate and Devon O’Reilly, alongside experienced guest facilitators and youth mentors. The program is structured to provide a supportive environment where participants can build skills and connection to the game, as well as to each other.

Who is IGNITE for?
IGNITE is a program for girls and non-binary youth of all soccer levels. This includes players who are:
-Have never played soccer before
-New to soccer or have limited experience
-Currently playing in foundation/recreational soccer programs
-Currently playing in pre-competitive or competitive soccer programs

What will players do?
Each day includes a mix of:
-Soccer-based games and skill activities
-Team challenges and creative exercises
-Confidence- and mindset-building activities
-Structured and free-play scrimmages
-Guest workshops