Do plan on taking in the Squamish Farmers' Market at the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park tomorrow (March 12) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The many vendors will welcome your participation. For information to enter your wares at future markets, please call Carolyn Morris at (604) 815-0928 or visit www.squamishfarmersmarket.com.
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The Squamish Environmental Society has its monthly bird count on Sunday (March 13) at 8 a.m. (Daylight Savings Time) with everyone meeting at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Co. The group will be looking for new migrating arrivals including early humming birds. For more information, please call Judith at (604) 892-3340.
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The Squamish Public Library and Quest University Canada Lecture Series continues on Thursday (March 17) from 7 to 8 p.m. Dr. Neil Melvin will talk on The Brain: Facts and Fallacies. This lecture will address several common misconceptions, demonstrating that truth is often stranger and more fascinating than fiction.
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The monthly birthday celebration at Hilltop House will be held on Wednesday (March 16) at 2 p.m. when Dina Valleau, Hazel Balison, Leona Ingraham and Azizah Tahery will be honoured.
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Registrations are now being taken for anyone wishing to attend the Courage to Grieve Bereavement Support Group for those experiencing loss through death. The group will meet each Tuesday from March 22 to April 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. The location is the Squamish Hospice office located next to Hilltop House at 38150 Behrner Dr. To register or for more information, call Wendy at (604) 892-1552.This service to the community is sponsored by the Squamish Hospice Society and for more information, go to www.squamishhospice.com.
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A Woodfibre Reunion is being planned for July 23 in the new CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park and anyone interested in attending is asked to call (604) 898-3799 or contact Francine at [email protected].
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The Healthy Brain Group for Older Adults will be held at the Squamish Mental Health office at 38075 Second Ave. on Tuesday (March 15) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info, please call Delores Stewart at (604) 892-6400.
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The grand finale draw for the 2010-'11 series of the Rotary 200 Club Lottery was held at the Rotary luncheon on March 3 at the Howe Sound Inn. The winners were: Steve and Cherryl Provencal ($2,000), Al McIntosh and Basil Milne ($1,000 each) and Doreen Ranson ($200). Thanks to all the purchasers of the $100 tickets as you have assisted Squamish Rotary in obtaining their community service goal for the 2010-'11 term.
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The Squamish Food Bank will distribute grocery hampers on Wednesday (March 16) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
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The Squamish Seniors Centre Society held a general meeting at the Centre on March 2. General Glenn Rudkin said there are now 332 members registered. In the near future it is hoped a Meals on Wheels program (twice a week delivery) will be offered. This would be implemented through the Vancouver Coastal Health, the Squamish Mental Health and prepared by Gregg at the Clock Tower Café. A co-ordinator and volunteer drivers will also be required.
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The Howe Sound Performing Arts Association welcomes concert pianist Avan Yu to a performance at St. John's Anglican Church tonight (March 11) with a reception at 7 p.m. and the concert at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door.
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There is now a bus stop at the Seniors Centre and a schedule of the bus runs is posted at the Centre with a red "S" to indicate the bus times.
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Squamish United Church is planning a Homecoming weekend on the Sept. 9 to 11 weekend and including many fun activities and a great chance to meet old friends. The information is on the church website at www.squamishunitedchurch.org or call Grace Halvorson at (604) 898-3072 for more information.
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A Games Night is planned at the Squamish Public Library on Monday (March 14) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Cherry Drive in Ravenwood on Tuesday (March 15) at 9 a.m. for a Five Point Hill hike. For more info, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Seniors Walking Club will meet at the Stump Lake parking lot for a walk around the lakes on Thursday (March 17) at 10 a.m. For more info, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Adventure Centre at 10 a.m. on Friday (March 18) for a trail walk. Call Darlene at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152 for more info.
