The fundraising geniuses who fulfill needs at the elementary and middle schools, on Salt Spring, are at it again. The Middle School needs a new sound system, and the budget doesn't cover this outlay. They are looking for people who would be interested in putting up $500, say, and they would then raise funds through all the means open to them (classy castoff garage sales, bake sales, car washes, etc.), to match this donation. Anyone out there? Let me know, and will connect you with the fundraisers.
Catch my radio show this Monday, 7 to 9 a.m., PDT, at 107.9 FM or streaming audio at: www.cfsi-fm.com (even Islanders have to listen over the web, as the radio tower doesn't reach all areas!). Another guest spot, with lots of tips! Check out the podcasts of previous interviews, on my website ( www.liread.com/radio.htm) -- my show isn't about real estate, but is about the beauties of the Island, and also about the interesting people who now claim it as "home". Tune in!
Tonight, at Bruce's Kitchen, along with the Raging Grannies, it's a book launch/fundraiser for Copper Kettle. See you there!
Remember the Easter Weekend is the 4th Annual Artists Tour, with a special reception on the Saturday evening, at Mahon Hall. Eric Klemm's dramatic fine art photography work will be showcased at Mahon Hall, and all the artists on the tour will be there for the reception. Enjoy!
Next sunny day, get out there, pack the picnic, check out the places that tourist rave about and which we all forget to enjoy....Ruckle Park, Mt. Maxwell Park, Burgoyne Bay Park, Drummond Children's Park, Fernwood Dock "walk" on North Beach/Walker's Hook Roads (beachcomb, if tide is out), Vesuvius Beach, Cranberry (Bader's) Beach at end of Collins Road...breathe in Spring, and clear out the cobwebs of Winter!
Don't forget, too, that the Saturday Market in the Park also opens on Easter Weekend...that would be April 3rd., of course.
Feel like a day trip off Island? Check out the pleasures of the Cowichan Valley....wander towards Cherry Point and Cowichan Bay (vineyards, Cowichan Bay's bakery and cheese shop, ice cream emporium, Rock Bay fish and chips, etc.). Other direction? Chemainus, naturally, town of murals fame!
Heading Sidney way? Butchart's Gardens offers those stellar garden walks, and the afternoon tea is a true delight. Vineyards in the Saanich Peninsula area, too.
Did you know that the road from Cowichan Lake through to Port Renfrew is now paved? This is an adventure!
And your suggestions for a day off island are? Always welcome!
How may I help you to discover special Salt Spring Island & the Southern Gulf Islands? Call me!
