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Chemainus Art Group

Join the Chemainus Art Group!

If you are interested in inviting more artistic play into your life, want to learn more about drawing and painting, or you’re a lonely artist who would enjoy meeting other like minded people for support and motivation, come join the Chemainus Art Group!
We are a group, varied in ability and interest, but with the common goal to support each other in our artistic community. Our next Meet Up is this Wednesday, November 8th from 9:30 to 12noon at the Saltair Community Centre.

We will hosting artist Silvina Lanusse who will be demonstrating printing and mark making using a gelli plate. Please contact us at artgroupchemainus [at] gmail [dot] com if you would like to attend, to see what we do and consider becoming a member of our group.
www.chemainusartgroup.com.

We meet in person every 2nd Wednesday and 4th Wednesday of each month. Our Meet Ups include demonstrations from guest artists, presentations from members, discussions and feedback about member’s work, and much more.

Events

Saltair Community Meeting Water Utilities Presentation

PLEASE JOIN US for a Saltair Community Meeting

WATER is the Topic

Sunday November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Saltair Community Centre Hall
Coffee/Tea & Cookies will be provided

Presenters: Area G Director Jesse McClinton & CVRD Mgr. Water Operations Todd Etherington. Area H Director Ben Maartman

The SDRA is hosting a series of Community Conversation events in the Saltair Community Centre.  The 2nd in our series of Community Conversations will have guest speakers Saltair Area Director Jesse McClinton, Area H Director Ben Maartman and  CVRD Water Manger Todd Etherington.  Mr. Etherington  will provide a power point presentation  update on  water utilities, Stocking Creek dam and UV filtration.

This is your opportunity to provide input and ask questions.

Ben Maartman, the area Director for Area H (N. Oyster/Diamond) will also be speaking regarding the Schnitzer Steel Canada application to expand operations directly over the Cassidy water aquifer – https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/regional-district-says-steel-recycler-isnt-negativelyimpacting-cassidy-aquifer-1289068 – very interesting reading).

Sponsored by the Saltair District Residents Association
Beverages and snacks provided by the Saltair Community Centre Society.

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CVRD Saltair Local Area Plan Workshop

SALTAIR RESIDENTS SAVE THIS DATE:   Saturday, Nov. 4th, 2023

Your input, ideas, and future visioning is requested.
Please plan on attending the CVRD hosted Local Area Plan Workshop for Area G Saltair.

When:   Saturday, November 4th, 2023
Time:     Workshops, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm
Where: Saltair Community Centre Hall

There was an incredible turn out from Saltair residents at the previous LAP Idea Fair. Please join in for the second round and participate in the shaping of Saltair’s local area plan.

Photo provide by CVRD Planning Dept.
Area G Saltair Local Area Plan workshop, Saltair Community Centre Hall. photo by NoHorseRanch
Events

Saltair Fall Artisan & Makers Market

Please join us for our annual:

Saltair Fall Artisan Market
Saturday, October 28th
10:00am to 2:00 pm
3850 South Oyster School Rd
Saltair Community Hall

Come and shop for unique hand crafted items made by local makers and artisans. 

We are also collecting cash donations for the Chemainus Harvest House Foodbank.  Feel free to drop in with a donation.

Thank you   Hope to see you there!