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August 2018
September 2018
Galiano summers yield an amazing variety of tree fruits and berries, available from our farmers, through our Gleaning program and in your own backyard. Making jam is a great way to capture the taste of summer in a jar to brighten up those dark winter days. Making jam can be daunting if you’ve never tried it. But there are different methods, and some are very easy. In this class we will be using commercial pectin and the only skills needed are the ability to measure a few cups of fruit, and the ability to time a boil—skills everyone has. That’s it. [...]
Find out moreElizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada is holding a series of town halls throughout the riding in September and October. Town halls will be held in the following communities: Pender Island, Salt Spring Island, Saanich, Central Saanich, Sidney, Galiano Island, Mayne Island, Saturna Island and Piers Island. An invaluable opportunity to engage with her constituents, Ms. May looks forward to hearing their concerns and priorities. Ms. May will also offer updates about her latest work in the House of Commons on her constituents’ behalf. Do not miss this great opportunity to [...]
Find out moreThis is our ninth Community Picnic!!!! This year the Picnic is scheduled for Sunday September 9th, 2018. The Zucchini races will feature prominently again this year, and the Pie Competition and the Annual “Kids vs. Adults” soccer match, plus the famous Tug O’War. The picnic happens on the grounds of the community school (not the hall.)
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.
Find out moreAre you afraid of your Pressure Canner? It’s the safest way to can tomatoes – let us teach you how to use it! This is a hands on class for beginners (and everyone else). You’ll get to take home a jar or two of tomato sauce Tuesday – September 11th – 5pm-8pm at the S. Hall. Sliding scale $10-$20
Find out moreFor more information contact Alison at the Galiano Food Program
Find out moreCome to the South Hall for an evening of games with your friends and neighbours from 6-8pm 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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Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 6-8pm
Find out moreBeginners/Elders Yoga Class – 2-4pm Experienced Yoga Class - 6-8pm
Find out moreCelebration of Life of Lola Haenen
Find out moreWith support from Heritage Canada, BC Arts Council and BC Touring Council the Galiano Concert Society is pleased to present the first concert of "Capriccio", our 20th year of producing concerts in the classical tradition. This concert will feature violinist Jasper Wood, jasperwood.net and pianist David Riley, davidrileypiano.com and will be held at 7:30 pm. Tickets, $25, may be purchased at galianoconcerts@gmail.com, the Post Office, Book Store and at the door.
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.
Find out moreAn annual gathering of reps from each of the four Gulf Island Parks & Recreation Commissions.
Find out moreNovember 2018
Beginner and Intermediate Yoga 6-8pm
Find out moreBeginners/Elders Yoga Class – 2-4pm Experienced Yoga Class 6-8pm
Find out moreWith support from Heritage Canada, BC Arts Council and BC Touring Council the Galiano Concert Society is pleased to present the second concert of "Capriccio", our 20th year of producing concerts in the classical tradition. This concert will feature the Cascadia Piano Trio with Terry Tam,violin, terencetam.ca; Brian Yoon, cello, brianyooncello.com; Lorraine Min, piano, lorrainemin.com at 7:30 pm. Tickets, $25, may be purchased at galianoconcerts@gmail.com, the Post Office, Book Store and at the door. Visual artist is Roksan Kohen, Yellow House Arts Centre.
Find out moreDecember 2018
Come learn how to make Perogi with Brahmi Benner and Special Guest
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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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.
Find out moreCome 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
Find out moreThe 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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March 2019
April 2019
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 [...]
Find out moreThis 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.
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August 2019
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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!
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.
Find out moreOctober 2019
Come learn how to make pastry and fruit pies - and help prepare the pies for the Blackberry tea.
Find out moreFor 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.
Find out moreDecember 2019
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.
Find out moreVolunteers 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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