Upcoming Events

Tues., Apr. 10 - Committee of the Whole meeting of the Regional District of Nanaimo Board. 7 p.m. at the RDN Offices on Hammond Bay Rd. in Nanaimo. Full Agenda available on www.rdn.bc.ca.

Fri. & Sat., Apr. 13 & 14 - “Coping with Loss and Change” at the United Church Hall from the Gabriola Ecumenical Society. Fri: 7- 9 p.m., Sat: 9:30 am - 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $35; some bursaries are available through the Bill Graham Memorial Fund. Pre registration is urged. Please contact Anne at 250-247-8508 to register or for more information. Leaflets available upstairs at Artworks. Our website: www.gabriolaecumenical.com.

Sat. Apr. 14 – Shakuhachi Fundamentals Workshop, 3pm-6pm at 1051 Pat Burns Ave. Shakuhachi Grandmaster, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos will talk about fundamental techniques and philosophy and teach a folk piece and honkyoku zen piece to those who would like to gain experience and knowledge of traditional playing techniques and shakuhachi music.  Shakuhachis will be supplied. Cost: $60 (max. of 12 participants). Preregistration recommended.  Call (250) 325-7524 or email ryu.zen18@gmail.com or www.alcvin.ca.

Sat. Apr. 14 - Sustainable Gabriola invites the public to attend meeting at the Commons to discuss: village core planning, food action plan and energy initiative: heat pumps. 3-5 p.m.

Sun.  Apr. 15 – Shakuhachi Concert, 2pm , Gabriola Theatre Centre, 1475 Peterson Rd. Shakuhachi Grandmaster, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos will give a solo performance of traditional and modern compositions for shakuhachi. His NEW CD and shakuhachi flutes will be on sale. General Admission: $20 per person; $15 for seniors/students; $5 children under 5.

Sunday, April 15 -   GaLTT Trail Work Party at the Gabriola Community Health Centre. Meet at top of Church Road at 1:30. Rakes, mattocks, wheelbarrows and any landscaping tools would be useful.

Sun., Apr. 15 & every third Sunday - BINGO! Gathering Place doors open 1:30 p.m. First call 2 p.m. Bring friends, choose your prizes. Benefits teen programs. 19: event.

Thurs., Apr. 19 - Gabriola Local Trust Committee Meeting. Starts 10:15 a.m. at WI Hall. 476 South Road. Agenda available the Friday preceding the meeting on www.islandstrust.bc.ca or at the Trust Northern Office on North Road.

Sat., Apr. 21 - Meat Draw for the Mooo-seum! 3-5 p.m. at the Skol Pub raising funds for the Gabriola Museum and Historical Society.

Sun., Apr. 22 - Join in to celebrate the Commons Labyrinth on Earth Day. Stay tuned for more information: many interesting and fun things are being planned! Contact Mary for more information: aitken_969@hotmail.com.

Sunday, April 22- Earth Day: Roxy Double Feature:  “The Pipe” at 7:30, “On the Line” at 9:15. Both films feature stories of struggle against  corporate oil giants.  Sponsored by The Positive Energy Quilters. Admission by donation- proceeds to Dogwood Initiative’s No Tankers Campaign.

Tues., Apr. 24 - Regular meeting of the Regional District of Nanaimo Board. 7 p.m. at the RDN Offices on Hammond Bay Rd. in Nanaimo. Full Agenda available on www.rdn.bc.ca.

Wed., Apr. 25 - Eminent historian Dr. Jean Barman will give a multi-media presentation entitled “Early Settlers on the Gulf Islands,” in the Phoenix Auditorium, The Haven at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library and The Gabriola Historical and Museum Society.

Wed., Apr. 25 - Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Annual General Meeting and Election. 7:30 p.m. at the Gabriola Fire Hall  No. 1. Public, especially eligible voters, are welcome. www.gabriolafirerescue.ca

Sat., Apr. 28 - The Last Chance Look Through and the Ambulance Society’s Helicopter Pad Dedication at the new Gabriola Community Health Centre – top of Church Rd. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sun., Apr. 29 - Page’s Resort is pleased to be sponsoring the launch of Naomi Beth Wakan’s latest book, “A Roller-coaster Ride: thoughts on aging.” Witty and wise essays on aging on Gabriola. This is a free event. Refreshments will be served. Everyone Welcome 2 p.m. At The Commons.

Tues., May 1 - Commons Coordinating Council is the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. upstairs. Everyone is welcome.

Fridays - Drop-in teen centre open from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Gathering Place, 790 North Rd. Call 250-247-7668 for more information.

Fridays - Open House at the Silva Bay Shipyard School from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturdays - Teen Movie Night at the Gathering Place from 7 p.m. to midnight.