December 2018
Caitlin, Amos, Bennett and Posey are hosting their annual Children's Christmas Party again this year. All children welcome, any age! Must be accompanied by an adult :) We will proved the treats and sweets, music and some fun activities. Potluck for savoury food, to offset all the sugar. There will be boozy drinks and coffee for adults too. Merry Christmas!
Find out moreWe play a light-hearted game that’s not all that serious. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a partner or we’ll pair you up.
Find out moreRehearsal for Christmas Concert
Find out moreGaliano Community School Dress Rehearsal
Find out moreJoin the Galiano Community School kids for an evening of musical and theatrical performances.
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January 2019
Come join us for lunch on Monday. Lunch is open 12:30-1:30pm – Everyone is welcome!! This event is a fundraiser for the Food Program’s Soup for Seniors Project. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 and we will have frozen meals for sale.
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Everyone welcome. $5 per class.
Find out moreTown Hall meeting at 6:30pm and wrap up at 8:00pm.
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Galiano Concert Society is pleased to present one of Canada's top string quartets who will perform repertoire from the classical period to the present. The four original members of the Lafayette String Quartet: violinists Ann Elliot-Goldschmid and Sharon Stanis, violist Joanna Hood and cellist Pamela Highbaugh have been playing together since 1986. The Saturday, January 19, 2019 concert begins at 7:30 in the South Hall but come earlier to enjoy a glass of wine. Doors open at 6:45. Tickets may be purchased at the Loose Leaf Tea Papery & post office, at Galiano Island Books or at the door. $25 - [...]
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Come to the South Hall for an evening of games with your friends and neighbours. Doors open at 6pm till 8pm. There’s Scrabble, Twister, Ping Pong, Apples to Apples, Cards, Chess, Game of Life, Othello, Trivia, Crib and many more… Come for supper. Everyone is welcome! There is a suggested donation of $10 Volunteers needed from 3pm
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The Seed Library of Galiano Society will be hosting it's second annual Seedy Saturday. It's an all-day event. Join us for guest speakers, seed-lending, and lunch!
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Join our facilitators as we share stories, skills, recipes and our love for perogies. Learn to make these delicious traditional dumplings and then share in a perogy feast.
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Galiano Concert Society is pleased to present pianist David Jalbert, recently named by the CBC among the 15 best Canadian pianists of all time. David loves to tell stories about his music and share his musical journey with his audience. The Saturday, February 16, 2019 concert begins at 7:30 in the South Hall. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets may be purchased at the Loose Leaf Tea Papery & post office, at Galiano Island Books or at the door. $25 - adult, $15 - post-secondary student, elementary/secondary students - free with paying adult. For enquiries or reservations, email galianoconcerts@gmail.com Art exhibit [...]
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Galiano Concert Society is pleased to present an unusual pairing of reed instuments, Kornel Wolak, clarinet and Michael Bridge, accordion who make up Double-Double Duo. doubledoubleduo.com Performing original arrangements of classical showpieces, jazz ballads and world folk music they bring their music to life with virtuosity and humour. The Saturday, March 9, 2019 concert begins at 7:30 in the South Hall. Doors open at 7:00. Tickets may be purchased at the Loose Leaf Tea Papery & post office, at Galiano Island Books or at the door. $25 - adult, $15 - post-secondary student, elementary/secondary students - free with paying adult. For enquiries [...]
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The Galiano Club Community Food Program is offering Food Safe Level 1 on island. The course will take place March 23rd 2019 at the South Community Hall. The class runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The cost of the course is $65, which includes the workbook and certificate upon completion. There are 25 spots available in this on-island class. Contact Alison at: galianofoodprograms@gmail.com to register. This is a great opportunity to get your Food Safe certification on island (saving ferry costs.) The Food Program will subsidize 5 spots for kitchen volunteers. Foodsafe Level 1 is designed for people working on the front [...]
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Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 6-8pm
Find out moreBeginners/Elders Yoga Class – 2-4pm Experienced Yoga Class 6-8pm
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Class starts at 5:30pm - Register for Thursday or Friday Evening Learn how to make a variety of delicious nettle dishes and how to remove the sting so that you can take advantage of all of nettle’s incredible health benefits. This hands-on class includes cooking demonstrations and is suitable for all levels of cooking skills. It’s a prime opportunity for those looking to develop their skills and incorporate wild foods into their diet. We will create a delicious meal to share around a communal table at the end of the evening. This is a chance to bring questions, and get ideas [...]
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This year, the Galiano Community Food Program’s 12th Annual Nettlefest runs April 4th to 7th. There will be a cooking classes on Thursday and Friday nights, a foraging walk on Saturday morning, the community nettle pick on Saturday afternoon, and of course the community potluck on the Sunday evening, with the increasingly popular nettle cooking competition. Check the website for all the details. There’s lots to do, lots of ways to volunteer and get involved. Come celebrate spring on Galiano.
Find out moreA fundraising for the Galiano Club and the Music Festival Society. An evening of cabaret style voice concert- performing songs in various languages as well as 2 instrumental performances: piano and cello.
Find out moreCome join us for lunch on Monday. Lunch is open 12:30-1:30pm – Everyone is welcome!! This event is a fundraiser for the Food Program’s Soup for Seniors Project. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 and we will have frozen meals for sale.
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The North Shore Celtic Ensemble would like to book the hall to perform a concert on Saturday May 18, 2019 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. The group will need access to the hall all day from 10:30am to 10:30pm to allow for set up and sound checking.
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Ceremony and Reception (with dinner and dancing!)
Find out moreCome join us for lunch on Monday. Lunch is open 12:30-1:30pm – Everyone is welcome!! This event is a fundraiser for the Food Program’s Soup for Seniors Project. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 and we will have frozen meals for sale.
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Private Event
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The Picnic is held at the Galiano Community School & Activity Centre, Sep 8, 12-4pm, rain or shine Come join your neighbours, bring a friend, meet someone new. Share a favourite dish, stories, games and live music. Last year was a blast! Celebrate the end of a great summer. Everyone, young and old, is welcome. Pie-baking contest! Zucchini Races! Soccer game! New this year: Tug-o-war at 12:30! Zucchini races!
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Come join us for lunch on Monday. Lunch is open 12:30-1:30pm – Everyone is welcome!! This event is a fundraiser for the Food Program’s Soup for Seniors Project. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 and we will have frozen meals for sale.
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Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 6-8pm
Find out moreBeginners/Elders Yoga Class – 2-4pm Experienced Yoga Class 6-8pm
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Come learn how to make pastry and fruit pies - and help prepare the pies for the Blackberry tea.
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For decades now, the Club has been holding a Blackberry Tea/Festival on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. No one seems to know exactly when it began, only that it is an island tradition. The Blackberry Tea is the main fundraiser of the Galiano Club. Volunteers spend the week up to the festival making pastry for pies and the pies themselves. At the Festival one may purchase these whole pies which are fresh or frozen. Homemade soups and bread are served along with pie, ice cream, tea or coffee.
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November 2019
December 2019
Come join us for lunch on Monday. Lunch is open 12:30-1:30pm – Everyone is welcome!! This event is a fundraiser for the Food Program’s Soup for Seniors Project. There is a suggested donation of $5-$10 and we will have frozen meals for sale.
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The first Saturday in December the South Hall is transformed into a magical shop filled with locally made treasures perfect for satisfying everyone on your Christmas list.
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Volunteers are what make huge community events like this possible. We need help with cooking, hall set up, dishes, musicians, lantern making, clean up…. There are so many ways to get involved. Contact Alison to find out how you can join in the fun. Saturday, December 21st, 2019 Doors open at 5:00pm Candlelight Parade 5:30pm from GIRR Outside Soup and Bonfire 5:30pm Potluck 6:00pm (Please bring appetizers and main dishes) Entertainment 7:30pm
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