Nitikman / Chan Educational and Training Fund Grantee Named for 2026

The Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund is intended to support a resident of the Southern Gulf Islands who is working to improve their financial standing in life through continued education. In recognition of the scope of its community involvement, Island Community Services was requested to select and distribute the funds to resident(s) who meet this […]

Bellies To Babies / Island Infants

A Circle of Support During Pregnancy and Baby’s First Year Tuesdays July 7 – August 25, 2026 1:00-3:00 p.m. Drop in at Family Place, 120 Park Drive Meet with other new parents and parents- to- be, access resources, and have your questions answered by our childbirth educator and the public health nurse. For more information: […]

Backyard Parent-Child Mother Goose

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers, and children birth to 6 years old to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories together. Join us in the Backyard at Family Place for a time of fun together! Fridays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. July 3- Aug 21, 2025 For more […]

Parent-Child Mother Goose Program

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is an interactive program for parents and children, birth to 6 years to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Thurs.10:00 am – 11:30 p.m. April 9- June 11, 2026 Salt Spring Public Library For more info: 250-537-9176 familyplace@ssics.ca  A partnership of Salt Spring Island Community […]

Dad ‘n’ Me Pancake Breakfast

Sunday mornings at Family Place 120 Park Drive April 12- June 14, 2026 8:30 -10:30 am Come for breakfast, play with your kids and meet with other Dads! 250-537-9176 familyplace@ssics.ca

Family Place Prenatal Education

For the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Classes are on two consecutive Sundays June 21 & 28, 2026 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. With international childbirth educator, Angela Flegel For more info and registration familyplace@ssics.ca 250-537-9176

Island Infants April ’26

For Parents and Babies in the First Year Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm Come create a circle of support with other parents! Each week there will be a guest facilitator leading discussion on infant health topics. Some childminding for toddler siblings is available. March 30 – Infant CPR and Emergency Preparedness- Salt Spring Firefighters April 6 – STAT […]

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

FOR PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 2-10 This course provides education in Triple P basics. It helps parents deal with almost any situation that might come up in ways that are best suited to their own families. We will look at: Ensuring a safe interesting environment; Creating a positive learning environment; Using consistent discipline/teaching our children; […]

Grow A Row, Feed a Neighbor

Inviting all market and backyard growers to help support Harvest Farms transition Your farm or garden’s extra produce can make a real difference! As Harvest Farm moves from our south-end location in the lush Burgoyne Valley to our new farm on Brinkworthy Road, next to the new fire hall, the Harvest Food Bank will temporarily […]

Island Infants – March Schedule

For parents and babies in the first year. Come create a circle of support with other parents. Each week there will be a guest facilitator leading discussion on infant health topics. Some childminding for toddler siblings is available. March 2– Singing with your baby/Mother Goose program                   […]