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March 7
Dr. Jack Newman answers questions on breastfeeding, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Sechelt, 9:30am-2:30pm
March 7
Telus workshop for seniors on online safety, Gibsons Public Library, 10:30am
March 7
Mary Burns workshop on researching and writing an historical novel, Gibsons Public Library, 1:30pm
March 7
Burger and beer fundraiser for Roberts Creek Guides and Pathfinders, Lighthouse Pub, Sechelt, 5-8pm, $25
March 7
Dr. Jack Newman answers questions on breastfeeding, Gibsons Community Centre, 5-6:30pm
March 7
Interactive presentation on workforce housing, Seaside Centre, Sechelt, 7pm, rsvp at reception@communityfutures.org
March 8
International Women’s Day potluck dinner with speakers and entertainment, sponsored by SC Labour Council, Roberts Creek Hall, 5-8:30pm, free
March 8
Burger and beer fundraiser for Pender Harbour Secondary grads, Grasshopper Pub, Pender Harbour, 5-9pm, $25
March 8
Burger and beer meet-and-greet with Olympic skater Patrick Chan, fundraiser for SC Skating Club, Gibsons Public Market, 6-8pm, $25, kids $12 (burger and drink)
March 8
Blue Line Duo, Roberts Creek Legion, dinner music 6-7:30 by donation, cover charge 7:30-10:30, members $5, guests $10
March 8
Coffee house with singer/songwriter Simon Paradis, Shine with Nancy Pincombe and Ken Johnson and Smoking Crowns Jam Band with ‘60s hits, School of Music, Madeira Park, 7:30pm, $10 donation
March 8-9
Cinderella, full-length ballet with Dance Works Academy students, Heritage Playhouse, Gibsons, Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm & 7pm, $20, kids and seniors $15
March 9
Early years fair, for children from birth to 5 and their families, with petting zoo and photography, 5538 Shorncliffe Ave., 10am-1:30pm
March 9
Big garage sale, Holy Family Church Hall, West Sechelt, 10am-2pm
March 9
Rod McEwan of Rainforest Compassion Club speaks about cannabis medicine to the Flair cancer support group, Rockwood Centre, Sechelt, 10am-noon WEATHER DELAYED
March 9
Seedy Saturday with seed exchange, plant sale and workshops, Roberts Creek Hall and Masonic Hall, 11am-4pm, suggested $2 donation
March 9
Repair Cafe, Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 11am-4pm
March 9
Artist’s demonstration with Chantal Cardinal, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 1-3pm
March 9
Wanda Nowicki and Budge Schachte entertain, Gibsons Public Market, 2:30-4:30pm
March 9
Patrick Chan ice show, presented by SC Skating Club, Gibsons Community Centre, 6-8:30pm, $30 plus fees, children $20 plus fees, share-there.com
March 9
Joe Stanton, Backeddy Pub, Egmont, 6:30pm
March 9
Trudi Diening sings with guitarists Steve Giltrow and Bill Coon, St. Bart’s Church, Gibsons, 7:30pm, $20
March 9
Sunshine Coast Arts Centre reading series presents award-winning poet Joe Denham, Arts Centre, Sechelt, 7:30pm, by donation
March 9
Coal Davies and the RockaBillionaires, Gibsons Legion, 8pm, members $10, guests $20
March 9
Women’s Day dance with the Daggers and DJs Little-d and Paola, Roberts Creek Legion, 9pm, members $8, guests $15
March 10
Artist’s demonstration with Katarina Meglic, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, noon-2pm
March 10
Concert to support church restoration with musicians and A Cappella Strait Choir, Pender Harbour Choir, Reflections Women’s Choir and Vocal Intent, St. Hilda’s Anglican Church, Sechelt, reception 3pm, concert 4pm, $30
March 10
Anagram Duo, 101 Brewhouse, Gibsons, 3:30-6pm
March 10
Carlos del Junco & the Blues Mongrels, presented by the SC Jazz Society, Heritage Theatre, Gibsons, 2-4pm, $25, share-there.com
March 10
Comedy night with Kyle Jones and Steve McGowan, Gibsons Tapworks, 8-10pm, $25
March 11
Pender Harbour Garden Club presents Deluxe Landscaping manager Angela Koop, School of Music, Madeira Park, 1-3pm, $5 drop-in
March 11
The Smoking Room, an immersive installation created by Gordon Halloran, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 6:30-9:30pm, free
March 12
Pharmacist Jennifer May speaks about health and the new Canada food guide, Howe Sound Pharmacy, Gibsons Park Plaza, 6pm, free, bring an item for the food bank, register at 604-886-3365
March 13
Gibsons Mayor Bill Beamish addresses Gibsons Chamber of Commerce AGM, Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club, Roberts Creek, 11am-1:30pm, includes lunch, members $35, others $40
March 14
Lantern festival with food, games and music, school fundraiser, Cedar Grove Elementary, Gibsons, 5-8pm
March 14
Puppy tales open mic, five minutes for a story or song about a beloved dog, hosted by Janice Williams, Gibsons Public Art Gallery, 7-9pm
