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General News · 16th July 2024
Jennifer for Mansons Hall
FRIDAY, JULY 19: Friday Market (plus Rick Bockner in Concert!)
Our summer weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall, with plenty of more vendors outside on the front deck and on the upper level by the radio station.
As a special treat, Rick Bockner will perform under the Big Tent from 1-2:30. Rick Bockner is a guitarist, songwriter, teller of tales, and social commentator. He mixes a deep love of traditional music with contemporary influences and topics.
Indulge in a variety of goods at the market, including baked delights, gems, crystals, artisan soaps, fresh veggies, natural beauty products, sharpening services, delectable sushi, handmade crafts, imported hats and textiles, hand-carved sculptures, pottery, drums, sea lion rattles, knives from Finland, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.
FRIDAY, JULY 19: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm with plenty of gently used clothing items for the entire family to choose from. You will find it down the hall to the Pioneer Room. All items are sold by a suggested donation to the SCCA.
FRIDAY, JULY 19: Yoga with Candice
Kundalini yoga with crystal sound bowls. Join Candice for a modern approach to kundalini yoga all levels welcome 10 AM Cost $10. Location: Om Studio upstairs at Mansons Hall.
SATURDAY, JULY 20: CORTES DAY!!!!
CORTES DAY 2024 takes place on Saturday, July 20 at the beautiful oceanside Smelt Bay Park.
This year the parade kicks off at 11am, and the event features fabulous Island Stage performances; Food Booths, Craft Tables, Children’s Events and Races; Horseshoe Toss, our famous Nail, Sail, Bail Event; Volleyball and of course the inimitable Chicken Poop Game!
SATURDAY, JULY 20: Michael Keith, Greg Osoba and Zach Sukuweh in Concert
Dance, listen and chill to an inspired synthesis of Global sounds! Come celebrate Cortes Day at Mansons hall with these fine Cortes musicians. July 20 at 7pm. Doors at 6:30pm. $20 at the door.
TUESDAY, JULY 23: Parents & Tots
All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 to 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection.
Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Manson’s Hall, Main Hall.
Hope to see you there!
Free, by donation. Location: Main Hall
TUESDAY, JULY 23 - THURSDAY, JULY 25: Horse Play with Oriane Lee
There are still a few spaces left in our Summer Youth Recreation Program, "Horse Play with Oriane Lee Johnston".
This is a 3-day workshop which runs Tuesday, July 23 - Thursday, July 25 from 10am - 12pm. It is for ages 12-16. (There is another program later in the day for ages 8-11 from 2pm-4pm, but it is currently full. A waitlist is being taken.)
Make friends with two gentle horses, Moon and Sky, in their forest and paddock home. Learn how to observe and listen to the horses, to groom and care for them, and to lead a horse on a walk with self-assurance.
All activities are on the ground, no riding. Suitable for every young person who longs to get close to a horse safely, even kids who are afraid. Builds self-confidence, personal boundaries, and empathy.
To register for this and other SYRP programs, go to www.mansonshall.org and look under the "Happenings" tab, "Summer Youth Programs".
TUESDAY, JULY 23: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: Cancelled today: T’ai Chi Ch’uan
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Monday 9-5 by appointment, Thursday 11-3, Friday 11-3.
Our summer weekly Friday Market takes place every Friday afternoon from 12 to 3 PM in the Main Hall, with plenty of more vendors outside on the front deck and on the upper level by the radio station.
As a special treat, Rick Bockner will perform under the Big Tent from 1-2:30. Rick Bockner is a guitarist, songwriter, teller of tales, and social commentator. He mixes a deep love of traditional music with contemporary influences and topics.
Indulge in a variety of goods at the market, including baked delights, gems, crystals, artisan soaps, fresh veggies, natural beauty products, sharpening services, delectable sushi, handmade crafts, imported hats and textiles, hand-carved sculptures, pottery, drums, sea lion rattles, knives from Finland, mammoth, jade and amber pendants, handmade cards, jewelry, and fresh pasta. Join us in supporting our local vendors at this beloved weekly event.
FRIDAY, JULY 19: Thrift Store
The SCCA Thrift Store is open during the Friday Market 12-3 pm with plenty of gently used clothing items for the entire family to choose from. You will find it down the hall to the Pioneer Room. All items are sold by a suggested donation to the SCCA.
FRIDAY, JULY 19: Yoga with Candice
Kundalini yoga with crystal sound bowls. Join Candice for a modern approach to kundalini yoga all levels welcome 10 AM Cost $10. Location: Om Studio upstairs at Mansons Hall.
SATURDAY, JULY 20: CORTES DAY!!!!
CORTES DAY 2024 takes place on Saturday, July 20 at the beautiful oceanside Smelt Bay Park.
This year the parade kicks off at 11am, and the event features fabulous Island Stage performances; Food Booths, Craft Tables, Children’s Events and Races; Horseshoe Toss, our famous Nail, Sail, Bail Event; Volleyball and of course the inimitable Chicken Poop Game!
SATURDAY, JULY 20: Michael Keith, Greg Osoba and Zach Sukuweh in Concert
Dance, listen and chill to an inspired synthesis of Global sounds! Come celebrate Cortes Day at Mansons hall with these fine Cortes musicians. July 20 at 7pm. Doors at 6:30pm. $20 at the door.
TUESDAY, JULY 23: Parents & Tots
All caregivers and little ones (ages 0 to 4+) are invited to drop in for playtime and community connection.
Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 12:30 at Manson’s Hall, Main Hall.
Hope to see you there!
Free, by donation. Location: Main Hall
TUESDAY, JULY 23 - THURSDAY, JULY 25: Horse Play with Oriane Lee
There are still a few spaces left in our Summer Youth Recreation Program, "Horse Play with Oriane Lee Johnston".
This is a 3-day workshop which runs Tuesday, July 23 - Thursday, July 25 from 10am - 12pm. It is for ages 12-16. (There is another program later in the day for ages 8-11 from 2pm-4pm, but it is currently full. A waitlist is being taken.)
Make friends with two gentle horses, Moon and Sky, in their forest and paddock home. Learn how to observe and listen to the horses, to groom and care for them, and to lead a horse on a walk with self-assurance.
All activities are on the ground, no riding. Suitable for every young person who longs to get close to a horse safely, even kids who are afraid. Builds self-confidence, personal boundaries, and empathy.
To register for this and other SYRP programs, go to www.mansonshall.org and look under the "Happenings" tab, "Summer Youth Programs".
TUESDAY, JULY 23: Sew Much More
Om studio 2-5 pm
bring a project to work on, get sewing coaching, sit and sew together.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24: Cancelled today: T’ai Chi Ch’uan
For more information about our programs contact officemansonshall.org or call (250) 935-0015
Mansons Hall Office Hours: Monday 9-5 by appointment, Thursday 11-3, Friday 11-3.