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August 2022
qathet PRIDE Week
August 8-14, 2022 is PRIDE Week in qathet! Don't miss this great lineup of Pride events: Gender Bender Clothing Swap, Saturday, August 6, 3:00pm, Art Centre, Organizational Members Only, Registration Required, click here to sign up. Flag Raising, Monday, August 8, 10:00am, City Hall, All Welcome Trans qathet Community Workshop, Tuesday, August 9, 12:00-2:00 pm, Carlson Community Club, Registration Required, visit transqathet.ca to sign up. Cranberry Picnic (bring your own food), Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 pm, All Welcome, click here to sign up (address given upon registration). Queer…
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Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Featured
Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is Canada's longest running literary festival with the mandate to present Canadian writers exclusively. Celebrating 40 years August 11-14, 2022, the Festival celebrates authors of a wide range of genres. The Festival strives to be inclusive and accessible with programming that includes and reflects diverse communities. With opportunities for writers and readers to…
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Music in the Landing
Music in the Landing is a wonderful community event featuring free concerts in the park all summer long in Gibsons Landing. Local professional musicians of all musical genres fill the Landing with wonderful music. All concerts are free of charge and are family-friendly events. Grab the lawn chairs or a blanket and bring the gang down to the park this summer. Friday Nights at the Gazebo (on the Government dock in Gibsons Landing) | 7:00 PM Saturday Afternoons at Winegarden…
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The Mix: Art Show
Featuring diverse artists Charly Mithrush, Lore Schmidts, Donna Steward, and guest Allan O'Meara. Friday August 12, 5-9pm Saturday & Sunday, August 12-23, 10am-5pm Seaside Centre, Sechelt
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Pender Harbour Music Society Concert Series
Each year the Pender Harbour Music Society presents a variety of concerts, beginning in August and running through to May or June. Musical tastes in our community are varied and we try to cater to as many as possible. We have featured classical musicians like the Lafayette String Quartet, Robert Silverman, and Suzie Leblanc, to name just a few. From the world of jazz, we have proudly presented Pearl Django, Company B Jazz Band, and the Marc Atkinson Trio. We…
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Texada Sandcastle & Skim Jam Weekend Featured
Join Texada Islanders on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14 for our premier summer community festival — Sandcastle Weekend! Designed for family fun and entertainment, activities kick-off Saturday at 11 am with a parade. Both Saturday and Sunday feature a food court, a Legion-run beer garden and vendors surrounding the ball field in Gillies Bay. DJ Dave will be rocking the ballpark, with open mike opportunities for those that want to perform. And there are all kinds of activities…
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Powell River Farmers’ Market
Powell River Farmers’ Market Tucked away in a picturesque park (in the aptly named Paradise Valley), the Powell River Farmers’ Market is where vendors, community members, and visitors come together to enjoy the community’s deep agricultural traditions. You’ll often find live music, and of course, plenty of diverse vendors selling all kinds of tasty homemade treats, crafts, goods, and wares. Most people linger long after the market closes, so make sure to carve out enough time to enjoy this lively community event.…
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Powell River Uptown Midweek Market
Uptown Midweek Market / Uptown Winter Market The Uptown Market is a year-round farmers’ market held outside the Powell River Community Resource Centre (next to the Powell River Visitor Centre). You’ll often find fresh produce, delicious baked goods, flowers, and an assortment of unique, locally made goods. Rain or shine, this market is always a lot of fun and makes a great addition to your plans. Location: 4752 Joyce Avenue, Powell River Hours: May – September | Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm October…
Find out more »Powell River Farmers’ Market
Powell River Farmers’ Market Tucked away in a picturesque park (in the aptly named Paradise Valley), the Powell River Farmers’ Market is where vendors, community members, and visitors come together to enjoy the community’s deep agricultural traditions. You’ll often find live music, and of course, plenty of diverse vendors selling all kinds of tasty homemade treats, crafts, goods, and wares. Most people linger long after the market closes, so make sure to carve out enough time to enjoy this lively community event.…
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Creek Daze Featured
Join us for the 43rd anniversary of Creek Daze! Every year, in the hazy days of August, Roberts Creek hosts Creek Daze, a community festival to celebrate all that is whimsical and wonderful about Roberts Creek. Bring the family to watch the Higgledy-Piggledy Parade and enjoy local vendors, food and talent all afternoon! This event is always a community favourite. Check out the Facebook Event page for more details.
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