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August 28 Web that mushrooms weave: workshop about mushrooms in the forest ecosystem: 2 to 4pm at Gibsons Public Art Gallery Talk by Stephen Murphy: “www.woodwideweb”
August 29 Sechelt Golf and Country Club Presentation and Best Ball Event 11 am to 6 pm. Information meeting starts at 11 with course architect Wayne Carleton re: upgrades then Best Ball golfing event from 1 to 6 pm.
August 30 Book Faire: Saturday at the Sechelt Public Library 10am to 3pm
August 30 – Oct. 5 Paper Beauties. Works by Anna du Bois. Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com
August 30 Artist Reception: Anna du Bois, 2 to 4pm at Fibre Works Studio & Gallery, 12887 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park. www.fibreworksgallery.com
August 30 Music in the Landing – The Brothers (in Farms) 7pm to 8:30pm Winegarden Waterfront Park, Gibsons Landing by donation http://www.facebook.com/music.landing
August 30 Afternoon show with The Midds at the Sechelt Library Lawn 12:30 pm Original rock with Sunshine Coasters Ray McNally, Grant Olsen, Jeff Lucas, John Geoffrrion
August 30 Evening show , Joe Stanton with Gerry Millar. and special guest Skye Wallace on the Library Lawn August 30 Playback – 9 pm, Classic rock cover band Playback returns to the li’l legion. Roberts Creek Legion 219 $5 members $10 guests of members, Grant Olsen 604- 886-1965
August 31 Harvest Festival Botanical Gardens 11am to 4 pm, Sunday – bees and honey, garlic, veggies, baking kids and adult crafts food and The Brothers playing music.
August 31 Starlight Film Night: 7 to10pm Winegarden Park, Gibsons -Wallace and Gromit double bill with Beachcombers episode “The Candidate” starts with Music in the Landing at 7, first film at 8:30. Lawn Prizes and pass the hat fundraiser for Sunshine Coast Film Society
August 31 ELF Guided Forest Hike Sunday at 1 pm to explore the splendour of our forest; may include creative performances and talks. Meet on B&K logging road at the Equestrian parking lot for guided walk. Sponsored by Elphinstone Logging Focus
September 3 to 28 Abstract Esthetics Painter, Ian MacLeod exhibits his acrylic and mixed media work at the Doris Crowston Gallery, in the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre. The exhibit runs from September 3 to 28. Opening reception on Wednesday September 3, from 7 to 9 pm. September 6 Yoga Fest Porpoise Bay Prov. Park – First Ever! Showcase of yoga styles through classes and activities including meditation, walks and hikes as well as dancing. Info & tix: sunshinecoastyoga.ca 8 am to 8 pm then DJ 8 to10pm Sunday 10am join a free class
September 6 Bicycles-for-humanity.org Bike Drive, Donate/ dropoff your unwanted used bike at the Tim Hortons in Gibsons, Saturday 8-4, info 604-740-6144
September 6 ELF Film Night presents a Double Bill Event at Roberts Creek Hall Starts at 7:30pm. Film: Northern Grease: A snowboarding and adventure road trip that visits many of the big energy projects in northern B.C.The film premiered at the 2014 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Followed by live music show. Tickets $20 at the door or in advance at MELOmania.
September 6 Carmanah (west-coast roots from Victoria) at 9:30pm Roberts Creek Hall. Band featured in film Northern Grease. Tickets $20 at the door or in advance at MELOmania and includes film presentation starting at 7:30.
