Join us to celebrate the beauty of fabric collage in this inspiring, hands-on workshop. Whether you are new to textile art or an experienced maker, this session will guide you in creating your own unique, vibrant artwork.

Explore colour, texture, and composition while expressing your creativity in a relaxed environment. Come enjoy a joyful experience and let your creativity flourish.

Fabric Collage Art Workshop is led by the art therapist and art facilitator Caroline Embling.

When: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 9 AM to 11 AM

Where: Dougall Park

540 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons

Sign up: August 2026 Events: Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities   – Fill out form

Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

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The large vegetable garden at the Botanical Gardens is run by volunteers who plant, tend, and harvest produce for the local Food Bank, donating more than 1000 lbs per year.

Since last year, Welcoming Communities has participated in the annual volunteer produce harvest. This activity creates opportunities to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and promotes interpersonal connections while contributing to the community. Through these interactions, volunteers gain a deeper appreciation of diversity and develop language skills that help them communicate with individuals from different cultures, all while sharing the same interest in gardening skills.

One of the key impacts of volunteering is the strengthening of community bonds. When people from different cultures come together to work toward a common goal, they learn to appreciate each other’s differences and discover shared values. This is what Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities is committed to. Join us to learn gardening skills, meet new friends, and connect with the community.

✅When: Tuesday, August ​18, 2026

✅Time: ​1 pm- 2 pm

✅Where: Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden

                   5941 Mason Rd, Sechelt BC V7Z 0N4

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Dpu4LG0cQj

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

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Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

This is a great workshop offered by the Sechelt Public Library!

Learn how to build your own low-cost air cleaner to help reduce wildfire smoke, dust, pollen, and other indoor air pollutants in your home. All materials will be provided, and participants will take home their completed air cleaner at the end of the session!

This is a free climate adaptation workshop in partnership with the District of Sechelt and the BC Lung Foundation. Registration required. Families are welcome to come but please only sign up for one spot. Limit to one unit per household.

Learn more about the project here: https://bclung.ca/lung-health/air-quality/breathe/

Tuesday July 14 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm OR Wednesday July 22, 1:00-3:00pm at the Seaside Centre

Free to attend but Online Registration required.

 Registration Link:

https://sechelt.bc.libraries.coop/event/diy-air-cleaner-workshop-2/#rsvp-now

Details

• Date: Wednesday July 22

• Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

• Event Categories: Adults, Community

Venue

• Seaside Centre

• 5790 Teredo St
  Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 Canada + Google Map

Organizer

• Charlotte

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Create, explore, and connect with nature! Join us to build a nature sanctuary using natural materials from the forest and the beach.

This hands-on activity is a fun way to connect with nature, express creativity, and enjoy making art with natural treasures.

Design your own unique creation inspired by the outdoors and let your imagination come to life!

When: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Time: 9 AM to 11 AM

Where: Dougall Park

540 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mQJPZfzuHJ

Note: Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

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Join us for a peaceful walk in this beautiful coastal setting where you can enjoy the massive and colourful mandala on the pavement. We will gather for a walk and a picnic by the water. A dip in the ocean is an option for the brave ones!

Please bring some food to share and enjoy together.

When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Time: 11 am to 1 pm

Where: Roberts Creek Pier

999 Roberts Creek Rd, Roberts Creek, BC V0N 2W4

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/mQJPZfzuHJ

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

#Sechelt #GibsonsBC #Gibsons #SecheltBC

This is a great workshop offered by the Sechelt Public Library!

Learn how to build your own low-cost air cleaner to help reduce wildfire smoke, dust, pollen, and other indoor air pollutants in your home. All materials will be provided, and participants will take home their completed air cleaner at the end of the session!

This is a free climate adaptation workshop in partnership with the District of Sechelt and the BC Lung Foundation. Registration required. Families are welcome to come but please only sign up for one spot. Limit to one unit per household.

Learn more about the project here: https://bclung.ca/lung-health/air-quality/breathe/

Tuesday July 14 2026, 10:00am-12:00pm OR Wednesday July 22, 1:00-3:00pm at the Seaside Centre

Free to attend but Online Registration required.

 Registration Link:

https://sechelt.bc.libraries.coop/event/diy-air-cleaner-workshop/#rsvp-now

Details

• Date: Tuesday July 14

• Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Event Categories: Adults, Community

Venue

• Seaside Centre

• 5790 Teredo St
  Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 Canada + Google Map

Organizer

• Charlotte

#Sechelt #GibsonsBC #Gibsons #SecheltBC #SecheltLibrary

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Ghanaian fried rice and chicken is a vibrant, flavourful dish featuring basmati or jasmine rice cooked in savory chicken stock, stir-fried with mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, cabbage), eggs, soy sauce, and aromatic ginger/garlic. It is typically served with crispy, spiced fried, roasted or baked chicken and hot green pepper sauce (shito).

Join us and discover the world of flavours with Rosina as she teaches us how to make this delightful savoury dish of Ghana.

✅ When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

✅ Time: 10am -2pm

✅ Where: Community Kitchen, Gibsons Public Market,

                     473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0

🔴 Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TScU0C6R67

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

#Sechelt#GibsonsBC#Gibsons#SecheltBC

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Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Join us and explore creativity through clay in this interactive art workshop focused on sculpting faces and hands. Participants will watch a live demonstration on how to shape facial features, expressions, and hand forms, then create their own unique clay pieces inspired by imagination and self-expression.

Clay Faces and Hands Art Workshop is led by art therapist and art facilitator Caroline Embling

DATE: Thursday, June 18 , 2026

TIME: 10 AM to 12:00 PM

WHERE: Gibsons & District Public Library

REGISTRATION PROCESS:

June 2026 Events: Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities   – Fill out form

Note: For eligible program participants only.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

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This summer preparedness info session provides essential, actionable strategies for managing risks like extreme heat, wildfires, and power outages during the summer.

Dental health is crucial because it acts as a window to our overall health, preventing severe infections and chronic diseases while enabling essential functions like eating and speaking.

Join us in this session to learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable family members, helping residents improve safety and resilience during summertime. You will also learn the importance of good dental health.

When: Monday, June 15, 2026

Time: 10am-11am

Where: Multipurpose Meeting Room

Sechelt Health Unit, 5571 Inlet Ave, Sechelt BC V0N 3A0

Sign up: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/TScU0C6R67

Note: Open for everyone but please register using the link above.

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

#Sechelt #GibsonsBC #Gibsons #SecheltBC

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Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Helping Immigrants and New Comers to Canada settle on the Sunshine Coast

We support immigrants to build skills and knowledge for success in Canada through a range of services, programs and workshops.

We offer:

• Social and Cultural activities and events

• Free English Language support

• Information about housing, employment, finances, education and other social services in our community

• Opportunity to meet other immigrants and make new friends

Join us for a Summer Potluck Picnic on the beach. Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to come together for a laid-back potluck by the waves. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy time together, building meaningful connections by the ocean.

Don't forget your sunscreen, hat, and a bottle of water. Let's soak up the sunshine and create wonderful memories!

EVENT DATE & TIME:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

12 PM to 1.30 PM

EVENT LOCATION:

Davis Bay , 4595 Sunshine Coast Highway

Note: Meeting place at Mission Point Park

REGISTRATION PROCESS:
https://forms.office.com/r/ruMeu4XHrS

This program is funded by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP) and/or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support services that aid newcomers in integrating into Canada.

#Sechelt #GibsonsBC #Gibsons #SecheltBC