2018 Salt Spring Island Calendar by Gulf Islands Driftwood Publishing

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Driftwood gulf Islands Media

CALENDAR www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

328 Lower Ganges Road P: 250-537-9933 | F: 250-537-2613

Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V3 E: inquiries@driftwoodgimedia.com

JANUARY

EVENTS

• Polar Bear Swim at Vesuvius Beach Jan. 1 • Nairn Howe Memorial Basketball Tournament - Jan. 18-20 • Burns Night events For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Tax Time call

Chartered Professional Accountants

Photo by Jen MacLellan

First bodies head for the water during the Jan. 1 Polar Bear Swim at Vesuvius Beach.

250-537-9742 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

Beautiful Floors for your Home Ganges Floor Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112

Ganges Floor

122 Lower GanGes road

By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND’S NEW BEST FRIEND. $

JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

January 2018

With more safety, performance, and comfort than ever before, it’s easy for the new and improved 2017 Subaru Forester to make friends. And now with heated seats available in the front and rear, it’ll be hard to keep them out.

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monday

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wednesday thursday

JPSubaruVictoria.com | 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC | (250) 474-2211

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

Good Food Cards • Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

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Driftwood gulf Islands Media

Hereford Ave.

*MSRP of $27,670 on 2017 Forester 2.5i Base Model. MSRP includes Freight & PDI of $1,675. Taxes, license, registration and insurance are extra. $0 security deposit. Model shown is 2017 Forester 2.0XT Limited with technology package with an MSRP of $41,170 including Freight & PDI of $1,675. Dealers may sell for less or may have to order or trade. Vehicle shown solely for purposes of illustration, and may not be equipped exactly as shown. See Jim Pattison Subaru Victoria for complete program details. See Owner’s Manual for complete details on system operation and limitations. Forester and Subaru are registered trademarks. Dealer #40319.

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27,670*

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250-537-2241

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New Year’s Day

plan ahead for power washing & pool filling chores.

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North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

North Salt S www.nort

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JanuaryRoad Rainbow February aquatic centre March 250.537.1402 www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

It’s easy to join, sign up today!

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Store your clutter, clear your mind!

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

• Our facility is fenced, climate controlled, and well lit • Many sizes to choose from • Pay a year in advance and receive the 12th month free • Located near Merchant’s Mews on Upper Ganges Road

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 LAURIE’S GARBAGE & RECYCLING

347 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com saltspringministorage@telus.net

working with the community

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

250-653-9279

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FEBruary S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

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April, July, A Sept

FEBRUARY

EVENTS

• February Festival Various events all month • Seedy Saturday Weekend - Feb. 9 to 11

For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Tax Time call

Photo courtesy Fernwood Elementary School

Fernwood school students and staff wear pink for Pink Shirt Day, which is on Feb. 28 in 2018. The day aims to raise awareness of bullying prevention.

our We love y ing dr yclean too!

SALT SPRING

Linen & Dry Cleaners Your cleaning specialist

Chartered Professional Accountants

250-537-9742 JANUARY FEBRUARY parking at MARCH

Ample 116 Hereford Ave., Ganges drycleaners@telus.net

250-537-2241 Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm

Ganges Floor Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112 122 Lower GanGes road By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

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* $ wednesday thursday 27,670

january S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

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A MAN’S BEST FRIEND’S NEW BEST FRIEND.

friday

saturday

plan ahead for power washing & pool filling chores.

use onl water re

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

North Salt S www.nort

2 3 January

Rainbow Road February aquatic centre March 250.537.1402

JPSubaruVictoria.com | 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC | (250) 474-2211

Driftwood gulf Islands Media

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

Groundhog Day

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

LEGION BRANCH 92

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

Good Food Cards • Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

12 13 14 15 16 17 LAURIE’S GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community

It’s easy to join, sign up today!

Family Day

Valentine’s Day

Chinese New Year

250-653-9279

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Store your clutter, clear your mind!

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

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347 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com saltspringministorage@telus.net

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

march S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

i n q u i r i e s @ d r i f t wo o d g i m e d i a . c o m

April, July, A Sept

MARCH

EVENTS

• Salt Spring Film Festival - March 2-4 • ArtSpring Choral Workshop & Concert - March 22-25 • Salt Spring Home & Garden Show • Grandmothers to Grandmothers Scrabble Fundraiser • Fabulous Flea Market For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Tax Time call

Photo by Jen MacLellan

Members of the Salt Spring Grandmothers to Grandmothers group play Scrabble in the annual fundraising tournament for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Use only what you need to be water savvy:

Plan ahead for power washing and pool filling chores, before April 1st North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

Chartered Professional Accountants

250-537-9742 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

Dry Cleaners on Hereford Ave.

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250-537-2241

sunday

Ganges Floor Coverings Ltd.

FEBruary S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

250-537-9112

monday

tuesday

wednesday thursday

friday

aquatic centre

saturday

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

250.537.1402

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april S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND’S NEW BEST FRIEND.

122 Lower GanGes road

Rainbow Road

Driftwood gulf Islands Media

By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

27,670*

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LAURIE’S JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community

250-653-9279

JPSubaruVictoria.com | 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC | (250) 474-2211

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

LEGION BRANCH 92 Good Food Cards • Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

Daylight Saving Time begins

St. Patrick’s Day

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

It’s easy to join, sign up today!

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Store your clutter, clear your mind!

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

347 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com saltspringministorage@telus.net

Good Friday

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

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APRIL

EVENTS

• Blossom Festival Various events all month • Community Quilting Bee April 15 • Earth Day - April 22 • SS Folk Club Gumboot Gala April 23 For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

LAURIE’S GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community Photo by Jen MacLellan

GISS senior improv team members perform at ArtSpring. The 2017 team was #1 in Canada.

250-653-9279

Annual Pool Maintenance Pool will be CLOSED Apr. 1 - Apr. 20 re-opening on Saturday Apr. 21

Rainbow Road

Join us Saturday April 21 for a free swim & open house 7:30am - 3:30pm

aquatic centre

For schedules & registration - www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

250.537.1402

washing ores.

use only what you need, water restrictions in effect.

orks District works.ca

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

Dry Cleaners on

April, May, June July, August Sept

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North Salt Spring Waterworks District sunday monday www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

tuesday

wednesday thursday

friday

Driftwood gulf Islands Media

saturday

805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

Oct, Nov, 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dec. LAURIE’S GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community

Hereford Ave.

250-537-2241

Easter Sunday

250-653-9279

Easter Monday

Ganges Floor 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112 122 Lower GanGes road

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND’S NEW BEST FRIEND.

By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

27,670*

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

JPSubaruVictoria.com | 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC | (250) 474-2211

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

LEGION BRANCH 92 Good Food Cards • Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

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It’s easy to join, sign up today!

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

march S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

may S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

i n q u i r i e s @ d r i f t wo o d g i m e d i a . c o m

347 Upper Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com saltspringministorage@telus.net

MAY

EVENTS

• Ruckle Heritage Farm Day - May 6 • Round Salt Spring Race - May 19-20 • Challenge Cup Soccer Tourney May 19-20 For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

9711 4th Street, Sidney 1-800-667-9188 elizabethmaymp.ca Conscientious, caring, non-partisan service for all.

Photo by John Denniston

White plastic chairs signal the return of another season of lounging in the sun and swimming by members of the Vesuvius Beach Indolent Society.

Celebrating 90 Years!

Now is the time to become a member.

805 A LOWER GANGES ROAD 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

golf@saltspring.com

Rainbow Road

aquatic centre 250.537.1402

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

May sunday

monday

r washing ores.

use only what you need, water restrictions in effect.

time for fall chores, use only what you need.

orks District rworks.ca

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

Dry Cleaners on

tuesday

wednesday thursday

friday

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community

250-653-9279

saturday

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April, May, June July, August Sept

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LAURIE’S Driftwood gulf Islands Media

Oct, Nov,7 Dec. 6 8 9 10 11 12 Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd.

Hereford Ave.

Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

250-537-2241

Ganges Floor 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112 122 Lower GanGes road By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND’S NEW BEST FRIEND.

20 JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

Mother’s Day

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

27,670*

21 22 23 24 25 26 With more safety, performance, and comfort than ever before, it’s easy for the new and improved 2017 Subaru Forester to make friends. And now with heated seats available in the front and rear, it’ll be hard to keep them out.

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

JPSubaruVictoria.com | 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC | (250) 474-2211 Victoria Day

27 28 29 30 31 370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

june S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

LEGION BRANCH 92

Good 347 UpperFood Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com Cards •saltspringministorage@telus.net Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday It’s easy to join, sign up today!

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JUNE

EVENTS

• Big Bike for Heart & Stroke - June 5 • ArtCraft opens June 8 for its 50th anniversary year. • Moby’s Fishing Derby - June 15-17 • Tour des Iles - June 22-24 • Rotary Crab Fest June 30 For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Park your pooch at the BCSPCA Doggie Daycare in Centennial Park at the Saturday Market. Photo by Jen MacLellan

From left, Nick Boychuk, Robert Reinhardt and Branden Leeson at last year’s Moby’s Fishing Derby on Father’s Day weekend.

LAURIE’S

Call 250-537-2123 for details!

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

PICK UP & DROP OFF * CLEAN UPS * CONTAINERS * SCRAP METAL DISPOSAL

COMMERCIAL * RESIDENTIAL * CONSTRUCTION * STORAGE * ORGANICS DROP OFF: NEXT TO COUNTRY GROCER • AN ISLAND FAMILY SINCE 1861 WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY

250-653-9279

805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

Rainbow Road

sunday may S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

monday

tuesday

wednesday thursday

friday

saturday

1 2

july S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

aquatic centre

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd.

250.537.1402

Ph:

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

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r washing ores.

use only what you need, water restrictions in effect.

time for fall chores, use only what you need.

orks District rworks.ca

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

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Dry Cleaners on

April, May, June July, August Sept

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

Oct, Nov,11 Dec. 10 12 13 14 15 16

Hereford Ave.

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

250-537-2241

Ganges Floor 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112 122 Lower GanGes road By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

A MAN’S BEST FRIEND’S NEW BEST FRIEND. $

Father’s Day

* 27,670 National Aboriginal Day

LEGION BRANCH 92

Good 347 UpperFood Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com Cards •saltspringministorage@telus.net Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

It’s easy to join, sign up today!

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

JPSubaruVictoria.com | 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC | (250) 474-2211

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

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JULY

EVENTS

• Canada Day celebrations • Heritage Day July 8 • ArtSpring Treasure Fair - July 19-21 • ArtSpring Chamber Music Festival July 23-28 For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Photo courtesy SS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Women golfers go all out to celebrate Canada Day at the Salt Spring Golf and Country Club.

114 Purvis Lane Customer Care: 1 800 667 8280

www.fernwoodcafe.com 250.931.2233

thriftyfoods.com

LAURIE’S GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community

250-653-9279

sunday

monday

tuesday

wednesday thursday

friday

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

Rainbow Road

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

Canada Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

aquatic centre 250.537.1402

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 use only what you need, water restrictions in effect.

time for fall chores, use only what you need.

orks District rworks.ca

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

Dry Cleaners on

April, May, June July, August Sept

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

r washing ores.

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Hereford Ave.

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

250-537-2241

Ganges Floor 29 30 31 Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112 122 Lower GanGes road By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

june S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

august S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

i n q u i r i e s @ d r i f t wo o d g i m e d i a . c o m

*MSRP of $27,670 on 2017 For package with an MSRP of $41,1 Pattison Subaru Victoria for com

AUGUST

EVENTS

• Hiroshima Day Aug. 6 • Salt Spring Fiddle Camp - Aug. 20 to 24 • Salt Spring Toy Run events Aug. 24 to 26 For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Photo by Sean Hitrec

Members of the Spirit Point Dragons dragon boat team practise in the Long Harbour area.

Auto Travel Residential

Suite 1103-115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Phone 250-537-5527 • Fax 250-537-9700

www.fernwoodcafe.com 250.931.2233

Commercial Marine Farm

High Value Homes Home Based Businesses Bed & Breakfast Program

email: info@seafirstinsurance.com www.seafirstinsurance.com

sunday

LAURIE’S GARBAGE & RECYCLING

monday

tuesday

wednesday thursday

friday

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

saturday

1 2 3 4

july S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

working with the community

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

250-653-9279

6 7 8 9 10 11

LEGION BRANCH 92

Good 347 UpperFood Ganges Rd. 250-537-5888 saltspringministorage.com Cards •saltspringministorage@telus.net Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

Rainbow Road

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

It’s easy to join, sign up today!

BC Day

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

aquatic centre

A MAN

250.537.1402

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

r washing ores.

use only what you need, water restrictions in effect.

time for fall chores, use only what you need.

orks District rworks.ca

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

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Driftwood gulf Islands Media

Dry Cleaners on

April, May, June July, August Sept

JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

Oct, Nov,27 Dec. 26 28 29 30 31

Hereford Ave.

250-537-2241 www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com

september S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

Ganges Floor Coverings Ltd. 250-537-9112 122 Lower GanGes road By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

i n q u i r i e s @ d r i f t wo o d g i m e d i a . c o m

*MSRP of $27,670 on 2017 For package with an MSRP of $41,1 Pattison Subaru Victoria for com

SEPTEMBER

EVENTS

• Salt Spring Pride Sept. 6 to 9 • Fall Fair - Sept. 15-16 • West Coast Workboat Rendezvous Sept. 22-23 • Terry Fox Run Sept. 23 • Apple Festival Sept. 30 For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

Nicol Construction “Quality and Precision You Can Trust”

Custom Homes, Renovations & Design nicolconstruction@gmail.com 250.537.0093 | cell 250.537.7610

Photo by Jen MacLellan

Salt Spring Pride Parade makes its way down McPhillips Avenue.

Celebrating Diverse and Inclusive Salt Spring Island

14th Annual

Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

w w w. d a i s s i . o r g

•

info@daissi.org

•

Be a part of Pride... ... join us for the Parade !

fb @saltspringpride

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

250-537-5527

www.seafirstinsurance.com

sunday

friday

august S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

monday

tuesday

october S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

wednesday thursday

saturday

Store your clutter, clear your mind!

347 Upper GanGes rd. 250-537-5888 • Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to storage saltspringministorage.com • We’ll beat any competitors pricing saltspringministorage@telus.net

LEGION BRANCH 92

LAURIE’S

3 4 5 6 7 8

GARBAGE & RECYCLING

working with the community

250-653-9279

A MAN 370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

Labour Day

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

805 A Lower Ganges Road 250.537.2121 www.saltspringgolf.com

~ Celebrating 90 Years! ~

Rainbow Road

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Ganges Floor Coverings Ltd.

250.537.1402

122 Lower GanGes road

aquatic centre

250-537-9112

www.crd.bc.ca/ssi-pool

By reputation, for fine floor and window coverings

time for fall chores,

Dry Cleaners on

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

250-537-2241

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

r washing ores.

use only what you need, water restrictions in effect.

orks District rworks.ca

North Salt Spring Waterworks District www.northsaltspringwaterworks.ca

September 2018

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30use only what you need.

April, May, www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com June Oct, Nov, Dec. July, August Sept

Hereford Ave.

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*MSRP of $27,670 on 2017 For package with an MSRP of $41,1 Pattison Subaru Victoria for com

OCTOBER

EVENTS

• Harvest Food & Drink Festival various events • SSI Ceramic Arts Awards Oct. 4 to 14 • Small Business Week & Business/ Community Awards • Halloween events For current information view our online comprehensive interactive calendar of events listings @ www.gulfislands driftwood.com/events/

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

250-537-0089 info@nobugs.ca www.nobugs.ca

Photo by Jen MacLellan

Skeena Queen sails into Fulford Harbour with a backdrop of fall colour.

• Salt Spring’s only fully secure self storage facility • Climate-controlled and well-lit common areas • Temporary or long term storage for your home or business • Many sizes to choose from • Located near Merchant’s Mews on Upper Ganges Road • Pay a year in advance and receive the 12th month free saltspringministorage.com

347 Upper GanGeS rd. 250-537-5888

Store your clutter, clear your mind! saltspringministorage@telus.net

Store yo clutte clear yo mind

• Salt Spring’s only facility 100% dedicated to stor • We’ll beat any competitors pricing • Our facility is fenced, climate controlled, and we

2018 Salt Spring Island Pride Festival

LEGION BRANCH 92

October 2018

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monday

friday

september S M T W T F S ––––––––––––––––––––––

1 2 3 4 5 6

tuesday

wednesday thursday

Good Food Cards • Darts • Pool Shuffleboard Meat Draws Friday & Saturday

Driftwood gulf Islands Media

saturday

It’s easy to join, sign up today!

Suite 1103 115 Fulford Ganges Rd. Ph:

A MAN

250-537-5527

370 Lower Ganges Rd. islandreturnit.com

www.seafirstinsurance.com

8 9 10 11 12 13 JPSubaruVictoria.com 1784 Island Highway, Victoria, BC (250) 474-2211

Thanksgiving Day

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6 NOVEMBER • Noon – Veterans Luncheon, all veterans welcome, no need to be a member. 11 NOVEMBER • 8:30 – 10 am - Pancake Breakfast – Meaden Hall – by donation, all welcome. • 10 am - Shuttle Bus to Centenial Park starts from Legion • 10:15 am - Parade forms up by Ganges Post Office • 11 am - Ceremony starts at Centennial Park

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Daylight Saving Time Ends

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Dry Cleaners on Hereford Ave.

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Remembrance Day

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GARBAGE & RECYCLING

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time for fall chores, use only what you need.

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EVENTS

• Candlelight Vigil for National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women Dec. 6 • Christmas craft fairs • Christmas on Salt Spring events • Numerous seasonal concerts and happenings

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Salt Spring Elementary School children sing carols outside Mouat’s, an annual holiday season tradition.

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

BC Ferries - Reservations.......................................................1.888.223.3779 Salt Spring Bus Service............................................................250.538.4282 BC Hydro - Trouble calls........................................................ 1.888.769.3766 BCAA - Emergency road service............................................ 1.800.222.4357 Coast Guard - Rescue Coordination Centre.............................. 1.800.567.5111 Non Emergency.................................................................... 250.537.5813 Land only Search and Rescue - call RCMP.................................250.537.5555 Ocean only Search and Rescue - call Coast Guard .................... 250.537.5813 Highway Maintenance............................................................. 250.537.5722 Highway Maintenance (24 hour)........................................ 250.877.391.7310 Senior Drivers Program...........................................................250.537.4604 Lions Bus for Wheelchair Bound.............................................. 250.537.2983 Motor Vehicles Office................................................................250.537.5527 Harbour Authority of SSI...........................................................250.537.5711

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

POLICE • FIRE • POLICE • MISC Emergency.................................................................................. 911 Non Emergency: Police-RCMP............................................................................ 250.537.5555 Fire and Rescue....................................................................... 250.537.2531

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Linen & Dry Cleaners • Quality Dry Cleaners • Shirt Service and Laundry • Blankets, Comforters and Duvets Ample parking at 116 Hereford Ave., Ganges • drycleaners@telus.net

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Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm • Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS POLICE • FIRE • POLICE • MISC

Hospital................................................................................ 250.538.4800 Poison Control Centre............................................................1.800.567.8911 Ambulance...............................................................................250.537.2712 Emergency Operations Centre................................................. 250.537.1220 CRD Animal Control.................................................................250.537.9414 Community Health Services - District Nurse...........................250.538.4880 Community Services ............................................................... 250.537.9971 Transition House.....................................................................250.537.0735 24-Hour Violence & Abuse Help Line.................................... 1.877.435.7544 Crime Stoppers.................................................................... 1.800.386.8477 Forest Fire Reports.............................................................. 1.800.663.5555 Help Line for Children.............................................................. 250.310.1234 BC Nurse Helpline...................................................................................811 CRD Director’s Office.............................................................. 250.538.0009 Islands Trust Office..................................................................250.537.9144 CRD Parks and Recreation....................................................... 250.537.4448 BC Conservation..................................................................1-877-952-7277 CRD Bylaw Officer................................ 1-250-537-9414 or 1-800-884-0919

Engaging our Community in Disaster Resilience Salt Spring Island Emergency Program EOC: 250-537-1220 | Fax: 250-537-4539 E: ssiepc@crd.bc.ca | W: http://www.prepareyourself.ca Salt Spring Island Emergency Program

Schedule in effect: to March 31, 2016

Salt Spring Island Schedule

FULFORD HARBOUR - SWARTZ BAY Schedule in effect: to March 31, 2018 This is the schedule at the time of printing. For the most current information, please visit www.bcferries.com

Crossing Time: 35 minutes

LONG HARBOUR

This is the schedule at the time of printing. For the most current information, please visit www.bcferries.com

Distance: 5 nautical miles

Leave Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island)

Leave Swartz Bay (Victoria)

6:15 am

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

7:00 am

Daily

7:50 am

Daily except Sun

9:00 am

Daily

9:50 am

Daily

11:00 am

Daily

11:50 am

Daily

1:00 pm

Daily

1:50 pm

Daily

3:00 pm

Daily

3:50 pm

Daily

5:00 pm

Daily

5:50 pm

Daily

7:00 pm

Daily

7:50 pm

Daily

9:00 pm

Daily

except Sun and Dec 25 & Jan 1

Schedule in Effect: to March 31, 2018 ..................

Holiday Mondays (Hol M): Jan 1 & Feb 12, 2018. (‘Hol M’ sailings are in effect on these dates ONLY.)

Salt Spring to Galiano Island (Sturdies Bay) Leave Days Stops/Transfers Arrive 6:20 AM Mon - Fri Pender, Mayne 8:10 AM 7:15 AM Sun Pender, Mayne 9:105 AM 3:30 PM Sat Mayne 4:40 PM 3:35 PM Mon*, Tue, Wed, Thu** Pender, Mayne 5:35 PM 5:25 PM Fri & Thu Mar 29 non -stop 6:10 PM * On Jan 1 & Feb 12, 2018, the Monday schedule is in effect until 2:00 pm, the Holiday Monday Schedule is in effect after 2:00 pm. | ** On Thursday March 29, 2018 a Friday Schedule is in effect.

Salt Spring to Mayne Island (Village Bay) Leave Days Stops/Transfers Arrive 6:20 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Pender 7:35 AM 7:15 AM Sun Pender 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Mon*, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri non-stop 4:05 PM 3:35 PM Sun & Holiday Mon Pender 4:050 PM * On Jan 1 & Feb 12, 2018, the Monday schedule is in effect until 2:00 pm, the Holiday Monday Schedule is in effect after 2:00 pm. | ** On Thursday March 29, 2018 a Friday Schedule is in effect.

Salt Spring to Saturna Island (Lyall Harbour) Ticket sales at Swartz Bay end ten minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walk-on passengers and five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles. Loading at Fulford Harbour ends five minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walk-on passengers and three minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Leave 7:15 AM

Days Sun

Stops/Transfers Pender, transfer at Mayne

Arrive 9:50 AM

Salt Spring to Pender Island (Otter Bay) Leave 6:20 AM 7:15 AM 2:55 PM 3:35 PM

Days Mon - Fri Sun Sun & Holiday Mon Mon*, Tue, Wed, Thu**

Stops/Transfers non-stop non-stop non-stop non-stop

Arrive 7:00 AM 7:55 AM 3:35 PM 4:14 PM

* On Jan 1 & Feb 12, 2018, the Monday schedule is in effect until 2:00 pm, the Holiday Monday Schedule is in effect after 2:00 pm. | ** On Thursday March 29, 2018 a Friday Schedule is in effect.

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Salt Spring to Vancouver (Tsawwassen) Reservations are strongly recommended for this route Leave Days Stops/Transfers Arrive 6:20 AM Mon - Fri Pender, Mayne, Galiano 9:15 AM 6:50 AM Sat non-stop 8:13 AM 7:15 AM Sun Pender, Mayne, Galiano 10:10 AM 11:55 PM Dec 22-23, 26-30 & Jan 2 non-stop 1:25 PM 1:20 PM Fri & Thu Mar 29 non-stop 2:43 PM 2:55 PM Sun & Holiday Mon Pender 5:10 PM 3:30 PM Sat Mayne, Galiano 5:45 PM 3:35 PM Mon*, Tue, Wed, Thu** Pender, Mayne, Galiano 6:40 PM 4:40 PM Dec 26-28 & Jan 2 non-stop 6:10 PM 5:25 PM Fri & Thu Mar 29 Galiano 7:10 PM * On Jan 1 & Feb 12, 2018, the Monday schedule is in effect until 2:00 pm, the Holiday Monday Schedule is in effect after 2:00 pm. | ** On Thursday March 29, 2018 a Friday Schedule is in effect.

Schedule in Effect: to March 31, 2018 ..................

Crossing Time: 20 minutes | Distance: 2.8 nautical miles | Sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated.

This is the schedule at the time of printing. For the most current information, please visit www.bcferries.com

Leave Vesuvius Bay (Salt Spring Island)

Leave Crofton (Osborne Bay)

6:00 am

Mon-Thu only, except Dec 25 & Jan 1

6:30 am

Mon-Thu only, except Dec 25 & Jan 1

7:05 am

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

7:40 am

8:15 am

Daily except Sat, Sun and Dec 25 & Jan 1

8:50 am

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

9:25 am

10:00 am Daily except DC Mon, Wed & Thu (see below)

Daily

10:35 am Daily 12:20 pm Daily

11:45 am Daily

1:25 pm

Fri-Sun only

12:50 pm Daily

1:55 pm

Tue & Wed only. DC Mon & Thu (see below)

2:00 pm

Fri-Sun only

2:30 pm

Mon-Thu only

3:00 pm

Daily

3:35 pm

Daily

4:10 pm

Daily except DC Wed (see below) 4:45 pm

Daily

5:20 pm

Daily

5:55 pm

Daily

6:30 pm

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

7:40 pm

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

8:15 pm

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

8:50 pm

Daily except Dec 25 & Jan 1

9:25 pm

Fri-Sun only

9:55 pm

Fri-Sun only

DC: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday sailings will be replaced by Dangerous Cargo sailings. No other passengers permitted.

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About 50 islanders turned out Saturday afternoon to hear more about Island Women Against Violence’s plans for expanding housing options at Croftonbrook. IWAV’s housing director Kisae Petersen, project development consultant Janis Gauthier and design consultant Donald Gunn presented comprehensive aspects of the project before offering a question and answer period to the crowd. The project will meet a range of rental needs from shelter rates for the homeless and vulnerable sector to varying rents for people of low to moderate incomes. “IWAV understands that safe and affordable housing is the foundation for a healthy life,” said executive director Dana Peace, who opened the meeting. Peace explained IWAV operates three types of housing to support that goal, with transitional housing for women leaving abusive relationships at the Transition House, longer-term second-stage housing at The Cedars, and housing for low-income seniors and people with disabilities at Croftonbrook.

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Salt Spring RCMP are investigating a vehicle theft and the theft of other items taken from cars among the 60 calls for service they fielded over the past week. RCMP are on the lookout for a suspect in an incident involving a stolen vehicle and crash on Monday evening. According to a police report, the vehicle was stolen from the Park Drive area, where it was left unlocked with the key in the ignition. The vehicle was located later in the evening after being involved in a single-vehicle collision. The driver fled the scene and attempts to locate that person were unsuccessful. The matter is still under investigation. The local detachment was also called to two separate incidents of items taken from motor vehicles on Monday, Nov. 20. The first occurred while a vehicle was parked at a business on Upper Ganges Road during the early morning hours. Undisclosed items were taken. The second theft occurred from a vehicle parked in the downtown core, also in the early morning hours. An electronic device was taken. In both instances, the vehicles were left unlocked. Police are reminding the public to lock their vehicles and remove any items of value. Anyone who may have any information on any of the above-mentioned investigations, or any other crime, is asked to contact the Salt Spring RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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