The annual celebration of Family Literacy Week at the Squamish Public Library is the Eighth Annual Scrabble Tournament at the Squamish Public Library on Tuesday (Jan. 31) from 6 to 8:45 p.m. There is an entry fee of $5 for individuals ($10 for teams) and money from the pledges will go to fund literacy programs at the library and at Capilano University. Have a fun evening with family and friends while supporting literacy in the community.
On Monday (Jan. 26) you will have a chance to test your knowledge at the Harry Potter Trivia Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Squamish Library. Anyone 12 years and older is welcome to attend and there are prizes for those in costume. Please call the library at (604) 892-3110 if you are planning to attend. Family Game Night at the library is tonight (Jan. 27) with pre-registration required.
Other amazing events are planned for Family Literacy Week. For full details on other events, please see page 3 of the Squamish Reads section in this newspaper.
Another chance to take in the Winter Farmers' Market in the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park is Sunday (Jan. 29) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Courage to Grieve Bereavement Support Group is for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. If that someone is you, please consider joining this group offered by the Squamish Hospice Society. In times of grieving, it is important to know that you are not alone. Gatherings will take place Wednesdays from Feb. 1 to March 7 at the Squamish Hospice office at 38140 Behrner Dr. (close to Hilltop House) from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no charge for you to participate. Pre-registration is required by contacting Kirsten Walter at (604) 898-0767.
The Squamish Valley Quilters will meet on Wednesday (Feb. 1) in the Sandman Hotel for a social sew day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and anyone interested in quilting is invited. Take along a lunch and join others for a dinner before the evening meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. or just attend the meeting. If you wish more information, please call (604) 898-9240.
Seniors are invited to the Seniors Centre on Wednesday (Feb. 1) at 2 p.m. for an educational session entitled "Everything You Should Know About Diabetes and Heart Disease." The five presenters are from Vancouver Coastal Health and are well informed on these health issues. It would be appreciated if you would email to [email protected] or call (604) 815-6855 if you plan on attending. If you forget to phone but wish to attend, please do so.
On Monday (Jan. 30) a free journaling class sampler will be held at the Seniors Centre at 10 a.m. Weekly sessions begin the following week and will offer inspiration to deepen your writing skills and uncover writing you didn't know you could do. On Tuesday (Jan. 31) a free memoir writing class sampler will be held at 6 p.m. Most people have thought about writing their memoirs but few do. What little stories have you forgotten and tucked away? No previous writing experience is required. Please register at the front desk for these classes.
The Squamish Food Bank will open its doors at the Alano Club on Third Avenue on Wednesday (Feb. 1) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the distribution of grocery hampers.
An intensive education course for family members of the seriously mentally ill (schizophrenia, depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders) and sponsored by the North Shore Schizophrenia Society will be held in Squamish each Tuesday at 7 p.m. from Feb. 15 to May 2. There is no charge to attend but space is limited and you are requested to call (604) 926-0856 or (604) 849-2252 to register.
On Saturday (Feb. 4), a garage and rummage sale will be held in Trinity Hall at Squamish United Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Take in a night of bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (Jan. 30) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The Howe Sound Women's Centre 30th Anniversary Gala at the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on April 14 will have keynote speaker Stephen Lewis addressing "Women. Influence. Our World!" Joining him will be Katrina Pacey, a Vancouver-based lawyer who works with Pivot Legal Society. Tickets are still available at the Centre on Third Avenue and the first four row seats are $100 and general admission is $75. If you wish more information, please call (604) 892-5748.
Are you a woman who enjoys singing in harmony and having fun? Then consider joining the new "Sweet Adelines" chorus. Sweet Adelines sing four-part-harmony, barbershop-quartet-style arrangements. The chorus is open to women of all ages and singing abilities. For more information please contact Marilyn at (604) 898-1823.
The Parkinson's Group will meet in the Squamish Renaissance at 38224 Third Ave. on Wednesday (Feb. 1) at 1 p.m. For more information, please call Ursala at (604) 902-7767.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Adventure Centre on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at 9 a.m. for a Nelson Canyon hike. Call Heather at (604) 892-9003 for more information.
On Thursday (Feb. 2) the Tantalus Walking Club will meet at 10 a.m. at the Latter Day Saints Church on Ross Road for a Rusty Bucket walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday (Feb. 3) at the Dog Pound for a trail walk. Call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152 for information.
