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Lock Up Your Bikes I have been reading on this exchange about bikes being stolen. Bikes must be locked at all times as there are bike thieves on this island. My husbands brand new Norco Mountain Bike was stole... Priceless Salt Spring Island July 27, 2010

Rammed Earth Wall Building Workshop Learn to build stabilized rammed earth in a big way on a 40 foot long wall! This course will teach you all the basic techniques, including mix selection, mixing, forming, and ramming. ... $600 South of Ganges July 27, 2010

Rock Salt Hiring Server, Barrista & Bussers We are starting to contemplate the fact that half our staff will be leaving for school and other adventures in the upcoming 6 weeks. So we are needing to hire a server, a barritsa ad severa... We pay you. Fulford Village July 27, 2010

Scam warning for B&B owners We were contacted by Robert Miller regarding rooms for a group of priests from Greece. We were then told to charge his credit card and to then take $8500 to pay for an interpreter. We decl... n/a n/a July 26, 2010

who took black dimple drainage from roadside without paying somebody took the roll of dimple basement drainage from the driveway @ Ferryman Farm. There was a sign with my name ,phone number and price 40$ on it.THAT MEANS YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR IT IF YO... 40$ Ferryman Farm July 24, 2010

Housing Rights…the first in the ‘Know Your Rights and... The first of the Know Your Rights series of public talks starts this Saturday! This week is housing, with a great line up of guest speakers. The Islands Trust will be there to explain zon... FREE!!!!! The Meadows (behind Island Savings Credit Union) July 23, 2010

ArtSpring Treasure Fair Another year has flown by ~ A huge, huge thank you to over 300 business and residential donors; to our 130 plus faithful and fun volunteers; to the hundreds of residents and visitors who ca... n/a n/a July 23, 2010

purple exercise ball To whomever stole our horses' play ball from our driveway, SHAME on you.( purple exercise ball)They love to play with it and they are not cheap. Pleas return it! 328 Blackburn road... n/a 328 blackburn road July 22, 2010

Folk Arts Quartet House Concert House Concert Thurs. July 29th 7:00 Folk Arts Quartet 120 Little Mtn Rd 537-1059 Randy and Diane Folk Arts Quartet are on their 2nd leg of their North American tour and will be vis... $10 120 Little Mountain Rd July 22, 2010

Special “mystery” concert at St. Mary’s Church:... Salt Spring Chamber Festival Artistic Director David Visentin and Paul Elam, sound artist from Leeds, England and founder of the group Fieldhead, are presenting a magical mystery concert at ... $5 St Mary's Chuch, Fulford July 21, 2010

ROCK CAMP – AUGUST CAMP SPACES Aug9-12 10am-noon JOIN BOB DELION, GREG ESPOSITO, AND DAN LEAVERS FOR A LOOK AT BUILDING A BAND - LEARN THE ROLE PLAYED BY EACH INSTRUMENT AND THE ART OF LISTENING TO OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND BLENDING THE SOUNDS... $100 ACOUSTIC PLANET MUSIC STUDIOS July 21, 2010

CAMPFIRES PROHIBITED! Effective July 23rd, 2010 at Noon, all Small Brush, Machine Pile, Incinerators, Beachfires & Campfires will be banned on Salt Spring Island. This ban applies to open fires of any size, ... N/A SALT SPRING ISLAND July 21, 2010

Know Your Rights and How To Use Them A series of FREE outdoor talks for the public, on thier rights and how to use them, featuring expert guest speakers. All talks are held at the Meadows (behind Island Savings) from 2pm to ... FREE!!!!!! The Meadows (behind Island Savings) July 16, 2010

Music & Munch every Wed 12:15p All Saints Join us every Wednesday July to Sept 1st for free music 12:15p to 1:00p. Please see the Driftwood for details on who is performing. The music is followed by an optional lunch for $5.5... Free music followed by an optional lunch for $5.50 All Saints' in Ganges, 110 Park Drive July 16, 2010

EARLY SHIFT STATUS NOW IN EFFECT The 'Early Shift' status is now in effect. All forestry activity (chainsaws, etc.) must cease between 1:00pm and sunset each day, and maintain a fire watcher after work for a minimum of two... n/a Salt Spring Island July 16, 2010

Argentine Tango Workshops and Dance Salt Spring Island’s Por el Amor del Tango and Karen Shlanka / Eric Lanoix warmly invite you to the 3rd annual Mid-Summer Benefit Workshop and Milonga Saturday, July 17th We w... N/A All Saint's Anglican Church, 110 Park Drive July 15, 2010

LADY MINTO TO VISIT SALT SPRING ISLAND Citizen concern and anger continues to grow on Salt Spring Island as news of the recent VIHA flip-flop on the new Surgery at Lady Minto Hospital in Ganges takes hold. Islanders were well se... N/A N/A July 15, 2010

Protect our islands water suppies For an excellent (and chilling!) article on our precious water supplies see: http://protectourislands.com/?cat=14... n/a lees hill July 14, 2010

Lady Minto Silent Auction Don't forget to make your final bids on all those wonderful items at the Lady Minto Thrift Shop Silent Auction!! It is on now and ends on Saturday the 17th of July on the dot of noon S... N/A 130 Arnell Way July 13, 2010

Friendship FUNdamentals…a fun summer camp that teaches frie... We still have spaces available in weeks: August 2nd to 6th and August 9th to 13th. See our advertisement under summer camps in the Marketplace or email me at jaimehh3@hotmail.com for m... $125 per week ( 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday) Meet at mouat Park 9am / 4pm July 13, 2010

Protest in support of Save our Surgery Citizen concern and anger continues to grow on Salt Spring Island as news of the recent VIHA flip-flop on the new Surgery at Lady Minto Hospital in Ganges takes hold. Islanders were well se... N/A N/A July 13, 2010

Thank You all for attending our 7th Annual Summer Fire Training W... Thanks to the many supporters, local businesses, and volunteers for your commitment, hard work and generosity, in making this year's event a huge success! Hope to see you next year for 2011'... n/a Salt Spring Island July 12, 2010

astrology series on CFSI 107.9 and CFSI-fm.com :this weeks topics Starstruck Astrology --- Three times weekly. Monday, wednesday and friday between 9-9:30am and again at 5pm. This week's topics: Monday: current lunar phase and void of course times for... na salt spring radio July 12, 2010

Don’t miss Lady Minto’s Dramatic Visit to Ganges Lady Minto, is expected to arrive in Gangeso via Time-machine, plans to be at Centennial Park at 11 am on Thursday July 15th. She wishes to personally thank the Good Citizens of Salt Spring ... N/A LADY MINTO SUPPORTS SAVE OUR SURGERY IN PERSON July 10, 2010

Lepage Rd Thanks you to all of the people that live on Lepage rd that drive VERY SLOW down the dirt Rd. This is the time of the year where it VERY DUSTY and all of the dust goes into our homes and ou... na Lepage Rd July 9, 2010

Herb Walk and Herbs for Digestion, Herbal Poultices and more! Jul... Come and join us to learn how to identify local healing plants and how to use them for what you might need. We will look at wild plants as well as those that are easily grown here. In the... $45.00 Herb Walk Only or $95.00 for full day Walker Hook Area Wed July 14th 11-5 July 9, 2010

INCINERATOR BURNING NOW BANNED! As of 3:00pm, effective Friday July 9th 2010, the Fire Chief has closed Incinerator Burning on Salt Spring Island, due to drying conditions and the projected long range weather forecast. Sma... n/a Salt Spring Island July 9, 2010

Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue Local Fire Hazard Rating The Fire Hazard rating is currently at HIGH with the potential for possible EXTREME conditions as early as next week. Please use caution as a primary consideration. For up to date info on ... n/a Salt Spring Island July 9, 2010

Argentine Tango Practice Keith's Friday Argentine Tango Practicas $5, Top Floor of the Core Inn Beginner's Welcome! Info: Karen 250.653.4589... $5 Top Floor, Core Inn July 8, 2010

BC Ferries Piloting Free Wireless Internet Service VICTORIA – BC Ferries will be piloting a free wireless Internet service on all ships servicing the Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route, as well as at these two major terminals. The service wil... Free Not Yet On Salt Spring Runs July 8, 2010

2 MORE DAYS TO REGISTER FOR LADY MINTO GOLF TOURNAMENT Entry times still available for 8:00 and 11:00 shot-gun starts in the Lady Minto Hospital Foundation's charity golf tournament Saturday, July 10th. For more information, call 250-538-48... n/a Salt Spring Golf & Country Club July 7, 2010

MUSIC CAMPS! – There is still time – lot’s to c... LOTS OF MUSIC AND ART CAMPS Fiddle Fun - July 13-16 Rock Camp - July 13-16 and Aug 9-12 Drummer beat - July 19-21 DUB Reggae Recording -COOL! - July 19-21 Professional Recording - Aug. ... Various Acoustic Planet Music Studios - 121 McPhilips July 7, 2010

2010 Salt Spring Island 7th Annual Summer Regional Training Confe... Proudly hosted by the The Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue. Please join SSIFR in welcoming over 100 off-island participants and their families to our 7th Annual Training Weekend in Paradise! ... n/a Salt Spring Island July 7, 2010

One Eyed Raccoon and More Non-Celebrity Gossip…. Click link to see the one eyed raccoon I became friend with yesterday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsuNeK5GEGo As for the Non-Celebrity Gossip, rumour has it that I will be singing ... Priceless All Saints July 6, 2010

Erotic Spirit discussion on Community Radio I will be on the Salt Spring radio (107.9 FM) this Wednesday July 7th discussing my practice as a sexual energy professional. 10 and 11 am on Counselling Connection with Dr. Jon. http://www.... N/A Salt Spring Island July 5, 2010

Astrology on CFSI 107.9 fm and CFSI-fm.com : this weeks topics This weeks Astrology topics on Salt Spring Radio. Broadcast between 9- 9:30 am and again at 5pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday by salt spring Astrologer Gwenyth Luptak Monday: current luna... na salt spring radio July 4, 2010

Fulford Day needs your help Fulford Day needs some help with the children’s game area on Aug. 14th. If you can give us a hand please call Stew. at 250-653-9099 or come out to our next organizing meeting on Tuesday th... N/A Drummond Park July 4, 2010

HISTORY DAY ON SALT SPRING ISLAND SUNDAY JULY 4TH Fee admission to a celebration of Salt Spring history at the FREE ADMISSION!! History day at the Farmers Institute, 11am until 3pm on Sunday,July 4th. Demonstrations of traditional arts and ... N/A FARMER'S INSTITUTE July 2, 2010

Farm, Arts and Culinary Camp for Kids Farm, Arts & Culinary Camp for Kids Based on the historic 120 acre Foxglove Farm on Salt Spring Island our five day camp provides children a hands on farm experience. Each day children ... $225 + $20 materials fee (includes farm fresh lunch everyday) Foxglove Farm, 1200 Mount Maxwell Road July 2, 2010

“Enough (development) is (never) Enough” Look at http://protectourislands.com/ for a balanced view of how our Island has maintained its special feeling!... n/a lees hill July 2, 2010

Keith’s Argentine Tango Practica Keith's Argentine Tango Practicas Friday nights 8 - 10 Top Floor, Core Inn $5 Beginner's welcome!... $5 Top Floor Core Inn July 2, 2010

Community Rally Shout Out... "Enough is Enough"... with ISG Members and Friends, both local and from other Gulf Islands Islands, on Sunday, July 4th in Centennial Park - Noon to 3pm. This rousing event ... Free Centennial Park July 2, 2010

Argentine Tango Practica Keith's Argentine Tango Practica Top Floor, Core Inn $5 Beginners welcome 8 - 10 pm... $5 Top Floor, Core Inn July 1, 2010

Mosaic Workshops in July/August 2010 We are pleased to announce our summer mosaics workshops! "Making Mosaic art for me is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle but with a twist of a mystery because you never know what "mas... $125.00 Central June 30, 2010

Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue is on the list! Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue will now be using the Salt Spring Exchange to post messages about local fire related news and emergency messages. Updates are also posted on our website www.s... n/a 105 Lower Ganges Rd. June 30, 2010

Burn Ban in Effect as of July 1st, 2010 BURN BAN IN EFFECT AS OF JULY 1st! Small Brush Pile Burning Closed. All back yard, outdoor burning is prohibited effective July 1st thru September 30th, 2010. This includes small hand pile... n/a 105 Lower Ganges Road June 30, 2010

PIE STORE @ JANA’S FRIDAY JULY 2/10 10AM-2PM THE PIE STORE RETURNS THIS FRIDAY AT JANA'S IN THE UPPER VILLAGE 10AM-2PM 537-0029... N/A 324 LOWER GANGES June 29, 2010

Acupressure Therapy SPECIAL JUST $30. hour Located next to the new co-op gas station 11 years certified therapist,is ready to take away your stess and pain leaving you feeling light, free,and rejuvinated.... 1/2 Price Summer Special Reg $60. NOW $30. hr, Treatment 151 Rainbow Rd June 29, 2010

PICNIC IN THE PARK The Centre for Child Honouring is hosting a Picnic in the Park at the Gazebo in Centennial Park, downtown Ganges. Join Raffi and friends for some marionettes, music, refreshments, bubbles... No Charge Gazebo, Centennial Park, downtown Ganges June 29, 2010

Soft Plastics & Styrofoam Recycling Soft Plastic & Styrofoam Recycling Depot is rolling into town this week: WEDNESDAY JUNE 30 8:30am-11:30am at Country Grocer Parking Lot see Pacific Mobile Depots' website for deta... See company web-page Country Grocer Parking Lot June 29, 2010

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