Sayward Elementary School is hosting a Tour de Rock dinner and silent auction on Monday, September 22nd at 5:30pm. Donations are requested for the silent auction. Please contact Catherine Clinton at 250.282.3314 or Sayward@sd72.bc.ca.
Location: Sayward, BC – Kelsey Bay log sort
Schedule:
10:30 a.m. – Welcome, speeches, and blessings of cultural items
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Launch of xwax’wana
1:00–4:30 p.m. – Community celebration, including opportunities to paddle in xwax’wana and guided site tours of the H’kusam Forest living poles
A day celebrating Indigenous forestry management and culture, hosted by the Nanwakolas Council in Sayward on Wednesday, August 27th. Highlights include viewing the living poles in H’kusam Forest, the blessing of large cultural cedar logs harvested by We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum, and K’omoks First Nations, the naming of a traditional xwax’wana carved in H’kusam Forest, a shared lunch, and an afternoon of cultural activities and community gathering.
Parking will be available, and shuttle buses will be arranged. We Wai Kai members who wish to travel by bus are asked to RSVP to Reception at 250-914-1890.
The annual show and shine is happening soon once again on August 23rd at 10am at the Sayward Valley Resort – 1546 Sayward Road. All vehicles are welcome. Sayward Fire Department will be hosting a bbq, there will be bingo at 12pm and a cruise to the Village of Sayward at 3pm.
Thanks to a sponsorship by Neighbourhood Small Grants, the Village Gazebo will feature live music on Friday, August 15th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Come enjoy free music from local musicians and ice cream while it lasts.
Sayward Christian Fellowship is hosting a Vacation Bible School for children 4 and up. This program is running from August 25 to 29, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 741 Gentry Road. Topics will include bible stories, missionary stories, crafts, games, songs and snacks. For more information, call Eve at 250.282.3269.
Got oversized household waste or recyclables that usually require a trip to Campbell River? Skip the drive—bring them to Sayward Clean-Up Days and dispose of them responsibly, right here in your community.
Location: Main Road Yard – 797 Island Highway, Sayward
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, July 19-20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please be prepared to unload and sort your own items.
Visit the links below for details on accepted materials.
Scrap metal
Household furniture
Large appliances – www.marrbc.ca
Small appliances – www.electrorecycle.ca
Car & truck tires
All battery types – www.call2recycle.ca
Household electronics – www.return-it.ca
Electric outdoor power equipment – www.opeic.ca/how-it-works
Paint, thinners, lightbulbs, old gasoline in approved containers, and more – www.productcare.org
Drywall
Unlabeled or unknown hazardous waste
Diesel
Motor oil, filters, antifreeze, and empty containers (take to Sayward Recycling Depot)
Fertilizers
Compressed gas cylinders
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Campbell River) will be on-site to collect gently used household items.
Learn more at: www.habitatnorthisland.com/restore/donate-materials
This event is proudly sponsored by the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR).
Email or call 250-792-0026 for more information about Sayward Clean-Up Days.
