We are extremely lucky to have a wonderful Peer Helping program on Gabriola. The participants are in their mid teens and are learning many different life skills including the logistics of planning and hosting fundraising events. One of the fabulous events they organize and host are the double feature movie afternoons. Starting with Aladdin at… Read more »
Gabriola’s 7th Annual Isle of the Arts Festival
Starting on March 31 is the 7th annual Isle of the Arts Festival. This is your chance to try your hand at a variety of workshops ranging from making your own soymilk to quilting and doll making to soapstone carving. For more information or to check out the online brochure click here. “If ever there… Read more »
New Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce Manager
The Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce has recently hired Tammie Hennigar as our new manager. Tammie has over 25 years of experience in marketing and management experience as well extensive experience in non-profit and government organizations. We are very much looking forward to an exciting year both for business and tourism on Gabriola Island. For… Read more »
One World Art Gala
The Gabriola Arts Council is hosting their second annual fundraiser gala on January 30, 2016 at 7 pm at the Community Hall! ONE WORLD: The Atlas Affair will feature the work of sixty talented Gabriola artists who have ventured into uncharted territory, and transformed simple maps into spectacular pieces of art! Navigate your way through their… Read more »
Christmas Craft Fair
Every year the Gabriola Elementary School Parent’s Advisory Council organizes and hosts a Christmas Craft Fair at the school. This year’s craft fair boasts over 60 artists, famous cookie walk, silent auction with over 100 amazing items, Christmas dinner basket raffle, kids craft sales, concession and more. So keep some time aside on Saturday, December… Read more »
