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Events, Saltair News

Saltair Winter Artisan Market

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Join us for the 5th Annual Saltair Winter Market

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 from 10 am to 2pm

3850 South Oyster School Road Ladysmith/Saltair

The goal of the market  is to bring people together, highlight local talent with  handcrafted products for sale at our Saltair Community Centre.

Shop for gifts, baking and homemade products.  Feel free to browse and socialize.  Coffee, Tea, and treats available by donation.

Pick up  your Poppy Pins for Remembrance Day here as well.

Events

Saltair Halloween Celebration

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All Welcome!

Saltair Centennial Park  Picnic Gazebo

Thursday, October 31st, 2024

Concession opens at 6:00 pm  Hotdogs, Hot chocolate and juice boxes

Bonfire to warm up at.

Costume Judging at: 7:15 pm – Prizes for Best Costumes

Fireworks start at: 8:00 pm.

Parking available on Mountain View Drive Park Entrance  and on South Oyster School Road park entrance

Sponsored by local businesses, private donations, local Saltair volunteers and the SDRA

 

Meetings, Saltair News

SDRA Annual General Meeting

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SDRA Annual General Meeting

Saturday, April 20th 2024 -10:30 am to 11:45 am.

Saltair Community Centre –

Membership renewal for the 2024/25 SDRA fiscal year are due at the Annual General Meeting. Please save  us a little time by coming forward with your renewal payment. These are the funds that help pay for functions like the  Focus Groups meetings, Public Meeting Hall rentals and our community events.

AGM Agenda:

  1. Introduction and opening remarks
  2. Business meeting
  3. Board elections
  4. Financial Statements
  5. Summary of  2023/24 accomplishments.
  6. Proposed events and activities for 2024/25
  7. Guest speaker(s) – still in negotiations – TBA

Questions and suggestions from the floor – as time permits

Utilities

Annual Water Flushing Notice

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The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will carry out flushing of the water systems in:

Saltair Area G – Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2024

Saltair Area G – Monday, March 25 – Thursday, March 28, 2024

Residents may experience some air in the lines and discoloration of the water supply during these operations. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help to restore the water quality to normal.

Should the problem persist, please call the CVRD’s Utilities Division at 250 746-2530.

 

Events

Centennial Park Saltair Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Please join us for the Annual Saltair Easter Celebration

Sunday, March 31st 2024

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Saltair Centennial Park

There will be an Egg Hunt, Crafts and Refreshments.  Plenty of family fun for everyone.

Sponsored by the Saltair District Residents Association, The Great Canadian Dollar Store, Blackberry Hill Creations, Lauren Cartmel, Janet & Tim Evans and many other volunteers.

Events, Saltair News

Saltair Seedy Saturday

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Saltair’s 5th Annual Seedy Saturday

It’s time to start making plans for the garden season. Growing crops from home-grown seeds helps prevent the extinction of garden-variety species and in turn, protects the planet’s biodiversity. It’s also cost-effective and a ton of fun!

Please join us for the 5th Annual Saltair Seedy Saturday for a sale of seeds, plants, veggie starters, gardening supplies, information gathering, and to connect with each other!

5th Annual Saltair Seedy Saturday
March 9th, 2024
10am to 2pm – Saltair Community Centre Hall
3850 South Oyster School Rd.

Refreshments will be available by donation

Sponsored by the Saltair Community Centre Society
What to Expect:
There will be vendors selling:  certified organic seed, seed potatoes, pollinator plants, annuals, native plants, potted bulbs, bulbs, plant starts, veggie starters, strawberry plants, lavender and other garden & food related items.
  • Rotary Club of Ladysmith will be on hand selling tickets to the Annual Rotary Garden Tour for May 26th, 2024.
  • Ladysmith/Saltair Garden club
  • Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be available for free gardening advice.
  • Brian’s Mason Bees, cocoons, mason bee homes, care/feeding/best practices information
  • Moose and Bean Farm
  • Full Circle Seeds
  • Deep Roots Farm
  • Big D Woodworks will have cedar planters , lattice and garden signage for purchase
Saltair Community Centre Society will have their membership table set up. Come on down to renew or sign up for an annual membership.  $10/yr or $15/yr for a family.  Memberships allow the Society to host events such as Saltair Seedy Sunday,  Saltair Fall  Market and other community related activities.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!