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Big Moments in Our Community
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS REMEMBERED: September is bookended by two events that recognize residential schools. On September 2, the whole community is invited to the unveiling of two new totem poles at the Tla’amin waterfront, one a welcome pole, and one is a memorial for survivors of residential schools and those lost during COVID. September 30 is National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Events are TBA.
Friday, September 2
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Totem Pole Unveiling
Noon, Tla’amin Waterfront. The community is invited to the unveiling of a welcome pole and a memorial pole. Please wear orange. A meal will be served afterwards with traditional drumming and singing.
September 2 to 10
Celebrate Literacy Week at Town Centre Mall
Check out our Books & Brains article for more information!
September 2 to 4
Sunshine Music Festival
sunshinemusicfest.ca
Monday, September 5
Labour Day
Stat holiday
Tuesday, September 6
Back to School
Friday, September 9
Nominations close for SD47, Powell River City Council and Mayor, and Regional District directors
September 11
Meet mayoral candidate Ron Woznow
1 to 5 pm, 6792 Cranberry Street.
Sunday, September 18
Terry Fox Run
Starting at the Rec Complex.
Thursday, September 22
Equinox: First Day of Fall
Friday, September 23
PR Kings First Home Game of the Season & Player Meet & Greet
7 pm Kings vs. Nanaimo Clippers.
Friday, September 23
SD47 Pro-D Day
September 24 & 25
Fall Fair
Noon til 5 pm each day, Paradise Exhibition Grounds. $5 entry, children 12 and under free.
September 26
Rosh Hashana
Jewish New Year.
September 26
Mayoral all-candidates forum
4 to 6 pm at Dwight Hall, hosted by Townsite Ratepayers
September 30
National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Schools closed. Federal stat. NOT a provincial stat. Events TBA.
Monday, October 3
All-candidates forum for Mayor and Council
7 to 9 pm, Evergreen Theatre. Chamber of Commerce-led event.
October 15
General Voting Day for qathet Regional District Directors, Powell River Mayor and City Council, and SD47 Trustees.
