A conversation with poet and Zen teacher Peter Levitt, an interview with Figs and Honey owner Lisa Sliwowska, a show celebrating fatherhood and the usual fare of fantastic music from many genres are among the audio treats this coming week on CHIR-FM, the Voice of the Gulf Islands. Tune in to 107.9 FM (or 102.1 FM in the South End) or stream the station online to hear more than 20 unique local programs on your community radio station.

Tuesday (June 16) 10-11 a.m: On TRUpreneur, host David Crouch will be in conversation with Lisa Sliwowska, owner of Figs and Honey, about her business focused on beauty therapy and healing arts.

Lisa: Lisa Sliwowska, owner of Figs and Honey, will be the featured guest this Tuesday (June 16) from 10-11 a.m: On TRUpreneur hosted by David Crouch.

Tuesday (June 16) 5-6 p.m. On Connections, host David Minkow celebrates Father’s Dad by playing music from John Hiatt to Johnny Cash about all kinds of fathers. Show re-airs Thursdays at 5 pm and Saturdays at 5 pm.

Connections: On Tuesday (June 16) from 5-6 p.m., Connections host David Minkow celebrates Father’s Dad by playing music from Billy Strings to Karla Bonoff about all kinds of fathers.

Thursday (June 18) 10-11 a.m. On Check it Out, hosted by library volunteer Cecilia Low, the featured guest will be local poet, author and Zen teacher Peter Levitt, founder of Salt Spring Zen Circle.

Levitt: On Thursday (June 18) from 10-11 a.m.,, Check it Out host Cecilia Low will be in conversation with local poet, author and Zen teacher Peter Levitt.

Local programs on CHIR-FM include:

Island Interludes: Monday-Friday 6-7 a.m. The music of the Gulf Islands hosted by Dan Miller.
Morningtide: Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. Dan Miller shares classics from the CHiR library, local news, weather and other village banter.
Coffee Break: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-11 a.m. Damian Inwood provides up-to-date information on news, traffic, weather, plus special guests, regular features and great music.
TRUpreneur: Tuesday 10-11 a.m: David Crouch interviews the most interesting entrepreneurs and small business owners we have on the Gulf Islands.
Radio Skoden: Tuesday 11-12 a.m. Indigenous music hosted by Caroline Dick.
Harmonic Expeditions: Tuesday 3-4 p.m. Mike Chin explores musicians and other creatives on the Gulf Islands.
Connections: Tuesday 5-6 p.m. David Minkow takes listeners on a musical journey.
A Friendly Wave: Tuesday 7-8 p.m. A unique cultural experiment originating from the Cassette Cafe.
Saltspring Sessions: Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Host Sima Rehn cracks open the echo chamber of SSI’s live music scene by sharing past performances.
It’s About Story Time: Wednesday 8-9 p.m. A weekly exploration of poetry, short fiction, and music around a curated theme with AmanDa Bapty.
Tonic: Thursday 9-11 a.m. Two hours of music, viewpoints, and conversations with David Crouch.
Hide and Seek: Thursday 8-10 p.m. Ben Corno explores 100 years of popular music with a focus on Western modern but an interest in all the rest.
Nocturnal Emissions: Thursday 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dan Snakehead offers up Mixcloud's #1 Canadian Drum & Bass broadcast since 2020.
Soundscape: Friday 11-12 a.m. Frank Allen plays an eclectic selection of music, drawing from all musical forms.
Lights, Camera, ADRIAN. Friday 3-4 p.m. A hip and humorous look at movies.
Archipelager Hour Friday 5-6 p.m. Each week, hosts Robin Jenkinson and Ryan Dentry try to capture some of the "Voices of the Gulf Islands" to share, alongside great music and discussion.
Techno J Extravaganza. Friday 7-8 p.m. Mark O’Neill presents a musical mix of your favourites (lots of Rock and Roll).
Hip Hop on the Rock: Friday 9-10 p.m. Explore Dano Hammer's eclectic collection of Canadian and international alternative hip hop.

Be sure to check out https://www.chir.fm/ for the latest schedule including rebroadcast times for the shows listed above.