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Elder College Fall Courses 2021
Starting on various dates to Oct 28. Classes are in-person as well as on Zoom. Our age group, 55 and up, is particularly vulnerable to COVID 19 and variants are a concern. See complete list here.
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Opportunity: Call out for Art Submissions
Deadline Oct 31. The Gibsons Public Market invites local artists to submit exhibition proposals of two dimensional works to hang at the Gibsons Public Market in 2022. Submission Details here.
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2021 (Virtual) Festival of the Written Arts
to Sept 30. You can purchase a pass ($30) that will give you access to all 12 captioned recordings of Festival events here: https://www.showpass.com/2021-virtual-festival-of-the.../.
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Opportunity: Call for Vendors – Deck the Halls
Early bird deadline Oct 1; Application deadline Oct 15. Holiday Craft Fair, Sat Nov 20 & Sun Nov 21, 10am - 4pm to be held at SC Arts Centre AND Sechelt Seniors' Activity Centre. Looking for one-of-a-kind artisans. For more info click here. Application click here.
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Opportunity: Venue accepting artists for Art Crawl
If you still want to be in the Art Crawl and it is too late for your own venue or if you would like to join other artists, contact Marney from Yoga by the Sea in Roberts Creek here.
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Opportunity: Gibsons Fall Fair looking for Vendors
to be held Oct 9 & 10, 10am - 4pm at Quality Garden and Pets on Pratt Road. Drop them a message on FB here or email here if you are interested.
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Opportunity: Young Artists Exhibition & Banner Project
Deadline Nov 13. An annual celebration of the creativity of young artists living on the Sunshine Coast. Each year we invite young artists (ages 5-18) to submit three works to be included in an exhibition at the SC Arts Centre in Sechelt. This is a fantastic chance to share your creativity with the public, to receive feedback from professional working artists about your work, and to see your work installed in a professional gallery.
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Online Live: Local Musicians – Sept 19 – 25
Check out some of the Coast’s musicians sharing their music online … Click on the name for the link – Joe Stanton and Simon Paradis - vocals, guitars – Tunesday Night live Guillermo Martinez - vocals, guitar – “Nuevo tema! Espero que les guste” Lowry Olafson - vocals, guitar – “Circle” original Joel Fafard - vocals, guitar – “Buzz Buzz Buzz” Modern Terror - one - two - at Tapworks Martini Madness - Kevin, Graham, Andy Ron Campbell - vocals, piano,…
Find out more »Online Live: local musicians – Sept 12 – 18
Check out some of the Coast’s musicians sharing their music online … Click on the name for the link – Billy Hillpickers - Music in the Landing, end of the season Keely Halward - guitar, vocals The Go Band - ‘Killing The Blues’ with Pamela Messner on lead vocals Joe Stanton - Guitar, vocals – Tunesday Night Live Ben Arsenault - at Tapworks Paul Dwyer - guitar, vocals – original Matt Richards - guitar, vocals – “Everybody’s Talking” by Harry Nilsson
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Nia with Jan on Zoom
Tue, Thu & Sat. Classes that you can enjoy from the safety and comfort of your own home. You can now get 24 hour access to any class I teach ‘live’ on Zoom! Not only can you do it at home, you can dance your way to feeling better any time you want. Get all the info here. In person classes start Tues, Sept 21 at Aquatic Centre in Sechelt.
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Tems Swiya Museum Open
Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm. Home to an extensive, and growing, collection of artifacts and cultural materials belonging to the shíshálh Nation. In sháshishálem, ‘tems swiya’ means ‘our world’ and today the tems swiya Museum is central in the presentation, preservation, conservation, and protection of shíshálh cultural heritage.
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Photographic Exhibition, plus a few paintings by Sheila Weaver
to September 30. Some pieces at Sale prices.
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Watercolour pet portrait workshop
Watercolour pet portrait instruction. Day 1: Cat portrait, Day 2 dog portrait, Day 3: A review and use of the techniques learned in days 1 and 2 you can work on your own image of your favourite pet. Cost: 2 days $135 or all 3 days $210. - 2 spots left. beginner and intermediate
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Nia fitness classes outside
Nia ~ Love how you feel! Nia is a movement practice that fuses dance, martial arts and yoga while expressing your individuality. Every class is a joyful journey that positively affects the way you feel, look, and approach life. Nia classes are led to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries. To meet the current requirements of Covid social distancing, Dhyana's classes are now being taught outside, rain or shine, to an enthusiastic following at the gazebo in Dougall Park,…
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Opportunity: Coast ♥ Fibre: Members Show & Winter Market
Deadline October 1st. FibreWorks invites you to share your passions with the public this holiday season. This is a juried winter market to be showcased in the centre of our gallery. Original, handmade fibre-based treasures filling the centre of the space, perfect for seasonal shoppers. Any fibre media is welcome: wearables & accessories, home décor/accents, functional artisanal pieces; seasonal ornaments & gifts etc. Participants must be residents of the Sunshine Coastal community from Lund to Langdale & surrounding islands. This…
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Chair Yoga with Julie
Tuesdays. Join Julie Morgan for this gentle form of yoga that can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength. Via Zoom or in the Community Room at Sechelt Library. Sign up for this free class by calling Sechelt Library at (604)-885-3260, drop by or email - gillian.smith@secheltlibrary.ca.
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Art Exhibition: ‘Tokyo Nights’, M.A.Tateishi
to Sept 30. My art is inspired by all things visual. In this case, photos of Tokyo at night were the catalyst. For this series, I played with materials like neon paints, tissue paper, stencils, and spray paint. I hope you enjoy the energy and joy that went into each painting.
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Active Transportation Weeks
Sept 25 - Oct 10. Join in on any of the events planned starting with our Kick-Off at Persephone featuring 'The Worlds Safest Band', and culminating in our Wrap-Up Pizza Party at the Gumboot Café. Check out our events calendar at www.transportationchoices.ca.
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Weekly Plant Sales
Sept 21, 28. Fall is a great time to add some plants to your garden. We have lots of great ones ready to go. Park in the Volunteer lot (watch for the sign). Please observe safe distancing while in the sale area.
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PR – ArtRaven After School Art Program
Join in for this 10 week afterschool art class with artist Annie Simms! Ages 6-12 Tuesdays Sept 28 - Nov 30; Thursdays, Oct 7 to Dec 9. 10 sessions $180. Registration and more info at https://www.powellriverartscouncil.ca/classes Sponsored by MAS
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PR – Identifying Frailty Dinner and Workshop
Frailty doesn't have to be a part of aging. Early identification of frailty & coordinated wrap around care allows for independent living. Join us for dinner & workshop at the Art Centre with our guest Dr Grace Park, Family Physician, Regional Medical Director for Home Health and integrated community health services in Fraser health Authority. Info and Register here
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PR – Nights of Grief & Mystery Band: Safe & Sound Salons
These are nights in which love letters to life are written and read aloud. There’s some boldness in them. Part poetry, part lamentation, part book reading, part ribaldry, part concert, part lifting the mortal veil and learning the mysteries there…that’s what’s in store. Held at Tla'amin First Nation Territory/ Powell River (For details and ticket information email: trevor.mervyn@gmail.com/ Phone: (604) 223-0228) –Buy Tickets
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