The Gabriola Women’s Institute invites you to their Bake and Craft Sale, which will be on Saturday, December 5th from 10 am to 1pm at the Women’s Institute Hall. There will be delicious homemade goodies and exquisite knitting.
Come help count the birds on Gabriola! This event will take place on Sunday, December 27th, and you can help. If you’re new to birdwatching, you’ll be paired with somebody who knows what to look for, so you’ll have all the help you need.
There’s also a training session on Saturday, December 19th, starting at 9:50 [...]
The Islands Trust is hosting a Community Information Meeting on Thursday, November 26, 2009 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, at the Gabriola Women’s Institute Hall. There will be an open house before the meeting starts, from 7pm to 7:30pm.
The topic of the meeting is Climate Change on Gabriola, DeCourcy, and Mudge Islands.
The Islands Trust meeting announcement [...]
The Gabriola Island Agricultural Association will have its anual Christmas Fair on Saturday November 21st (10 am to 4pm) and Sunday November 22nd (11 am to 3 pm). The fair will be at the Gabriola Community Hall: 2200 South Road.
There will be over 30 vendors with made-on-Gabriola products. Santa will be there, too. Bring your [...]
Are you a vegetarian or a vegan, or interested in becoming one? If so, come to the first meeting of the Gabriola vegetarian/vegan support group, Saturday, December 12th, 1 pm at the Gabriola Commons.
At this first gathering, we hope to discuss all sorts of ideas for building a continuing group. Bring your thoughts and inspirations! [...]
Victor Anthony’s 3rd annual Concert For The Commons is set for Saturday, December 5th (and Sunday, December 6th) at The Roxy. All ticket proceeds will go to funding the many various projects both planned and ongoing at the Gabriola Commons.
Last year, Victor was joined onstage by Gabriola favourites Kathy McIntyre and Nathan Tinkham and this [...]
You’re invited to join GabriolaRadio.com’s Free Internet Cultural Radio project. Interested? Come to the meeting on Thursday, November 19th Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30pm. For meeting details or more information about the project, call Peggy Richardson (250-247-2055 or -866-907-4084), or send her a note (info@gabriolaradio.com).
Peggy notes that
This is not affiliated with the Co-Op Gabriola FM [...]
Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) invites you to the GIRO Christmas Sale. It will be at the Rollo Seniors Centre (685 North Road) on Satuday November 28th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. GIRO says you’ll find
Loads of gently used and new Christmas gifts, decorations, trees and more.
Come see The Wizard of Oz at the Gabriola Community Hall. This performance is presented by the Gabriola Players. Performance dates and times are:
November 27th: 7pm
November 28th: 1pm and 7pm
November 29th: 1pm
Tickets will be available at Gabriola Artworks from November 17th onward. Tickets are 12.00 for adults, 5.00 for children over 5 years, and children [...]
The Kids Own Poetry Event will be this Saturday, November 14th, from 2 to 4pm at the Gabriola Library.
The library explains:
Poetry crafts and poetry readings by kids and adults. Bring your own poem to read aloud or make one up on the spot. Kids are encouraged to bring their own poems on coloured paper from [...]
The Gabriola United Church Christmas Bazaar will be at the Gabriola Community Hall on Saturday, November 14th from 2pm to 4pm. There will be silent auction items, a bake table, a vintage table, a plant table, and a tea room.
If you are like most of us, you hate to throw out anything historical belonging to your non-profit, BUT the boxes are piling up and the storage closet is getting smaller.
Did you know the Gabriola Museum can hold some of your precious history? Do you want to learn about what to archive and how to [...]
The People for a Healthy Community AGM will be on November 14th from 2:30 to 4pm. This meeting will be in the main house at The Gabriola Commons. The theme is poetry slam – bring some social justice poetry to share, and help dream up the future of PHC. There will be a garden tour [...]
Gabriola’s Remembrance Day ceremony will begin at 10:50 am on Wednesday, November 11th. It will take place at the Gabriola Memorial Cairn, which is on the RCMP property at South Road and Dirksen.
The Gabriola Friends of the Library are hosting the book launch of Nobody’s Father on Saturday, November 7th, at 2 pm at The Roxy. Three of the contributing authors will be in attendance. The event is free, sponsored by Friends of the Library. Refreshments available by donation.
Want to learn how to make an amazing feast? Join Gabriola chef Double Dave at the Jupiter Ranch for a four-hour cooking class. Select either the session on Friday November 13th from 6 to 10pm, or the session on Saturday November 14th from 6 to 10pm. Cost is 120.00 per evening.
Here are more details [...]
Come learn about ecosystem mapping for Gabriola with Kate Emmings from the Islands Trust. This event will take place on Sunday, November 29th, from 11:00 am to 3pm at the Gabriola Agricultural Hall, 465 South Road. You’ll have a chance to view, interact with, and provide feedback on your island’s draft ecosystem maps.
Here are [...]
Mel Watson will perform at the Roxy on Saturday, November 21st at 7:30pm. (Doors open at 7pm.) The news release about this event says:
From her incarnation as a leading talent in the Australian sensation ‘Fruit’ to her recent solo work, Mel Watson is one of the most innovative indie artists to come out of [...]