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SUMMARY:Winter’s Wake
DESCRIPTION:In the sprit of the Victorian tradition of telling ghost stories during the holiday season\, join us on Sunday\, December 21st for a late afternoon of eerie tales and a haunting short film. Enjoy full bar and restaurant service as we celebrate the Winter Solstice with firelight\, spirits\, and stories. \nDoors will open at 3:15\, the show starts at 4.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/winters-wake/
LOCATION:Bridgeman’s Bistro at Port Browning\, 4605 Oak Road\, Pender Island\, BC\, V0N 2M1
CATEGORIES:Film,Holiday,Literature,Local Culture,Pender Island,Performing Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="Kraken Underground":MAILTO:thekrakentheatre@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Salt Spring Books And Bling Sale
DESCRIPTION:Books and Bling is Salt Spring Literacy’s biggest annual fundraiser and one of the region’s best places to find gently used books and eclectic jewelry. Expect more than 20\,000 books across 30-plus genres\, a curated bling room with vintage and designer pieces\, and a friendly\, community-first vibe that makes browsing feel like a treasure hunt with your savviest friend. \nKey dates & hours\n\nMembers Preview Night\, Thursday November 6\, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (members only).\nPublic sale\, Friday November 7 to Saturday November 8\, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.\nFinal sale day\, Sunday November 9\, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.\n\nWhat to expect at Salt Spring Books And Bling Sale\nYou will find well organized tables of fiction and nonfiction\, a children’s section with bargain prices\, and a Bling Room featuring designer\, vintage and costume jewelry priced from about $2 to $200. Special\, valuable volumes are appraised and displayed separately. All proceeds support Salt Spring Literacy programs for children\, youth\, adults and seniors. \nBooks accepted and not accepted\nAccepted examples\nRecent fiction and literature\, children’s and YA\, arts and crafts\, gardening\, cooking\, biographies\, history\, science\, and more. \nNot accepted examples\nBooks with missing pages\, moldy or damaged books\, textbooks\, workbooks\, dictionaries\, Bibles or other religious texts\, magazines\, and older technical computer books. \nVolunteers and membership\nVolunteers are essential to the sale\, from sorting donations to floor shifts during the event. If you want to help\, sign up early via the Books & Bling volunteer page or email bbsl@saltspringliteracy.org. Membership is $10 and gives access to Preview Night and member buying privileges. \nVisitor tips\n\nArrive early on Friday for the best selection\, or come Sunday for bargain hunting when prices are often lower.\nIf you have jewelry to donate\, wrap small pieces and label anything with provenance if you know it. Appraisals are done onsite for higher-end items.\n\nEvent details\, donation windows\, and volunteer needs are confirmed on the Salt Spring Literacy Books & Bling page. Check their site the week of the event for any last-minute updates.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/salt-spring-books-and-bling-sale/
LOCATION:Salt Spring Farmers Institute\, 351 Rainbow Rd\, Ganges\, Salt Spring Island\, BC\, Canada.
CATEGORIES:BC,Kids & Family,Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salt Spring Literacy Society":MAILTO:info@saltspringliteracy.org
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SUMMARY:Author Event with Theresa Southam
DESCRIPTION:Theresa Southam recently published ‘Transforming Trauma through Social Change: A Guide for Educators’\nSoutham will walk through the arc of her book with a special focus on the case of Salt Spring resident Dr. Briony Penn. Briony and other Salt Spring women understood the full implications of clearcutting the Garry Oak forests and rewrote its narrative. Their work inspired other island communities and contributed to positive social change.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/author-event-with-theresa-southam/
LOCATION:Salt Spring Island Public Library\, 129 McPhillips Ave\, Salt Spring Island\, V8K 2T6
CATEGORIES:Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salt Spring Island Public Library":MAILTO:info@saltspringlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:Poetry Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Open Mic featuring: Lorna Crozier\nAn Officer of the Order of Canada\, Lorna Crozier has been acknowledged for her contributions to Canadian literature\, her teaching and her mentoring with five honorary doctorates\, most recently from McGill and Simon Fraser Universities. Her books have received numerous national awards\, including the Governor-General’s Award for Poetry. Her book\, What the Soul Doesn’t Want\, was nominated for the 2017 Governor General’s Award for Poetry. In 2018\, Lorna Crozier received the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award. Steven Price called Through the Garden: A Love Story (with Cats)\, her latest nonfiction book\, “one of the great love stories of our time.” After That is her most recent collection of poetry. Lorna Crozier lives on Vancouver Island.\nSign-up for the open mic starts at 6:45. One poem per reader\, max. 3 minutes.\nLibrary Community Program Room.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/poetry-open-mic/
LOCATION:Salt Spring Island Public Library\, 129 McPhillips Ave\, Salt Spring Island\, V8K 2T6
CATEGORIES:Literature,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salt Spring Island Public Library":MAILTO:info@saltspringlibrary.com
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SUMMARY:Writer's Writing
DESCRIPTION:Paper Cover’s Rock and Poppy’s Place are hosting a new weekly writer’s meet-up!\nStarting Sept. 20th\, you can drop into Poppy’s for a few protected hours each week on Fridays. You can use our prompts to warm up\, or you can work on an existing project. You will meet other writers and have the opportunity to discuss your work\, celebrate achievements\, troubleshoot challenges\, and participate in monthly readings.\nPoppy’s offers an inspiring and comfortable place to work\, with tea and coffee on hand. The drop-in fee is $15 and payable at http://www.poppys.work. RSVP’s are appreciated so we can prepare for each week’s group\, but not mandatory!\nSee you at the big table\, where you’ll find a friendly and supportive group of writers\, writing.\nhttps://www.papercoversrock.ca/\nhttp://www.poppys.work
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/writers-writing/
LOCATION:Poppy’s Place\, 125 A Rainbow Road\, Salt Spring Island\, V8K 2V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literature,Local Culture,Workshop
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SUMMARY:All the Broken Bouquets | Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Poetry Reading by our local writer Geoff Inverarity and guest Kevin Spenst on Friday August 16\, 7pm-8:30 pm at the Yellowhouse amphitheatre.\nThis event is open to all ages and FREE.\nWe gather for the arts on the unceded\, shared traditional territories of Penelakut\, Lamalcha\, Hwitslum and other Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples\, Coast Salish Peoples of Galiano\, as well as the ceded territories of Tsawwassen First Nation\, on what is now known as Galiano Island.\nWe are grateful for the generosity of Canada Council\, CRD Arts & Culture\, the government of BC and BC Arts Council
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/all-the-broken-bouquets-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Yellowhouse Art Centre\, 2517 Sturdies Bay Road\, Galiano\, V0N 1P0
CATEGORIES:Literature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yellowhouse Art Centre Society":MAILTO:info@yellowhouseartcentre.ca
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