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February 2020
PR – 76th Annual Festival of the Performing Arts
Feb 22 - Mar 6. Amateur performers in piano, voice, strings, wind and brass instruments, speech arts, amateur choirs, bands, string and jazz ensembles, and dance are invited to perform in the Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts. Held in various locations. Grand Concert Friday, March 6, 7pm, Evergreen Theatre. For complete details click here.
Find out more »Youth Outreadh Pop Up Party
Come hang out this Friday. Free food, fire pit and more. Bring your friends and spend a fun Friday evening with us! Hope to see you there! :) #yopopup #transcareBC
Find out more »Business Excellence Awards
Presented by Gibsons, Sechelt & Pender Harbour Chambers of Commerce. Gala Dinner, piano and vocals by the Musical Duo, Shine.
Find out more »Swing Dancing
2nd and 4th Friday. Feb 28, Mar 13, 27. East Coast Swing Dancing is energetic and gleefull. The first half hour is dedicated to instruction of the 'steps' then there is social dancing until 9:30 pm to practice or just dance as you wish.
Find out more »ARTESIA COFFEE HOUSE
This month featuring Bradley Wells, instrumental acoustic guitar followed by 'Bits of String' with the family of Kaia Nielsen, vocals / acoustic bass; Mari Nielsen, vocals / violin and Mark Lebbell, vocals / guitar. After the break, poet Shelley Harrison Rae will read followed by Sh-Boom with Mike Weber, Colin Mailey, Boyd Norman and introducing their newest singer, Ron Leclerc joined by Sacha Fassaert, guitar and Barry Taylor, drums and special guest Maddy Weber. Slide show of past performers and…
Find out more »Bird House Contest Deadline
Create your own bird house! Use foraged materials, used materials, new materials let your creativity lead the way. The bird houses will be in a silent auction. On February 29th to drop off please comment and the organizer will give you the address. Drop off time is between 12-4pm. More info and contact through https://www.facebook.com/events/184456382751448/ Silent auction dates in March will be announced a.s.a.p.
Find out more »Tapworks Turns Three
You're invited to our third birthday! It'll be an all day taco and beer party with live music throughout the day!! Salt & Swine - all day Grant Olsen - 2:30 Sam Pulpo (Cronneloctopus) - 9pm - close $1 off all 16 oz drinks
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Stand Up for Mental Health
Mental Health Public Awareness and Fundraising event featuring the award winning comedy group 'Stand Up For Mental Health'. Reception and silent auction followed by the stand-up comedy show which looks at the lighter side of mental health and uses comedy to help reduce stigma. Their show is hilarious and informative. Held in Coastal Room, upstairs, by donation. Comedy show at 2:15.
Find out more »Saturday Live Music
Join us every Saturday in The Atrium from 2:30 -4:30 pm for live music.
Find out more »March 2020
Dance Temple
Sundays: Mar 1 Waui; Mar 8 - Aerion; Mar 15, 29.
Find out more »Meet & Eat
Voice Lab Social. Each month the Voice Social will have a different topic for discussion, with the hour and a half event structured with prepared questions for each table to explore and chat about in between orders of food and drinks. The topic for March 1st is Community, with questions such as: 1. Do you feel engaged in the community, activities, events, action? 2. What brought you here today? 3. What is it about community that brought you here today?…
Find out more »A Céilí 5 Rhythms Dance (Moving Meditation)
Join us after our John O'Donahue poetry reading (starts at 3 pm) and share, for a potluck and 5 Rhythms Movement Class. No experience necessary! Only a willingness to explore moving your body the way it feels like moving in the moment. Great Music, experience the work of Gabrielle Roth, and celebrate in community.
Find out more »Sunshine Coast Spinners and Weavers
1st Monday each month. Doors at 11:30, library open until 12:25. Different program each month. Meetings end at around 3:00; bring your lunch, and something to knit.
Find out more »Courage Under Fire: Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Dr. Lauryn Oates, executive director of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, will describe the current status of women and girls in Afghanistan, sharing updates from the education, health, government, economy, media and other sectors, as well as how Afghan women are responding to the prospect of "peace talks" with the Taliban. She will also describe the work of CW4WAfghan, a registered charity that runs education programs throughout Afghanistan, and that has worked in support of Afghan women and girls…
Find out more »Monday Night Trivia
Fun-filled, whacky trivia hosted by amazing hosts! One part skill-testing and 2 parts goofy.
Find out more »Opportunity: Call for LGBTQ2+ Artists
Deadline March 9, 2020. For June 20 - July 26 2020 'What the Plus (+) Show - Exploding the Gradients of Gender + Sexuality through the Arts on the BC Coast. Featuring emerging and established artists who identify or are allies across the gender/sexual spectrum from within 50 miles of Powell River (qathet Regional District, and lower Sunshine Coast. Opening in Powell River at the Art Centre, June 20, 2020.
Find out more »SongShine
Tuesdays to June 2, 2020. We offer an immersive, holistic and fun program that is based on the leading edge science of neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to reorganize and change itself! By stimulating alternative brain pathways singing and music fortify both the singing and speaking voice. SongShine engages participants in a music therapy-based singing intervention that can significantly improve voice, respiratory control, and swallowing, while enhancing the quality of life for people that struggle with vocal atrophy due to…
Find out more »PR – HELIT TŦE SȽOṈ, ET (Let the Herring Live) – Talk
Join Eric Pelkey (Hereditary Chief of Tsawout of the W̱SÁNEĆ) and Briony Penn (writer, naturalist, educator) to discuss the restoration of the Salish Sea's distinct herring populations in order to bring vitality back to communities for whom herring was a foundational species.
Find out more »PR – Memoir Writing for Seniors
Wednesdays, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. Feb 5 - Mar 25. Free. No writing or computer experience necessary. Contact Sandra to register: stonn@prpl.ca or 604.485.4796
Find out more »Farm Gate Market
Wednesdays year round presented by The Sunshine Coast Ecological Farmers Market Society. Selling local, organic, home made, best quality products to our community. Masonic Hall and parking lot.
Find out more »Livability by Design: Medellin’s Miraculous Transformation
While in Medellin, Colombia, Nick Smith, a director with Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC), rode buses, subways, gondolas, free bicycles, and experienced the many pedestrian thoroughfares that have become commonplace there. Join us at this interactive presentation to get informed and inspired to imagine sustainable transportation possibilities on the Sunshine Coast! TraC is a local community group that promotes alternatives to private vehicles, including walking, cycling and public transit, in order to improve inclusiveness and livability.
Find out more »Climate Action Speaker Series: Jay Ritchlin
The NSMEC team will be hosting public talks featuring environmental leaders sharing their insights on climate action in this time of crisis. Jay Ritchlin, Director General, BC and Western Region, David Suzuki Foundation
Find out more »Odonata SongRise
Every 1st Wednesday of the month. A joyful participatory singing time for all ages. No experience required. All songs and parts are taught by the oral method of 'call and response'. Bring an open mind and heart. Be prepared to make lovely sounds, share laughter and make friends. Neuroscience has shown that singing in community improves mood, and creates connections between people. And it is fun! We sing songs from around the world and from song circle across North America.…
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