It's Spring Break time and the West Coast Railway Heritage Park invites you and your family to visit the Park and to climb aboard for a "Rail Blast". It's always fun to hop on board the Mini Rail Train Line for a 3 km tour of the entire park. During Spring Break (March 11 - 19) the train is running daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Something new to experience at the WCRHP is the Speeder Ride attraction. After you are buckled up you will head out for a ride along the Heritage Park's full sized tracks aboard the open sided motorcars that were used by generations of track maintenance gangs. The fare for this new ride is $5 per person and just $12 per family of four. With four, you get your own "private car"!
The opening weekend for the musical My Favourite Broadway at the Eagle Eye Theatre has been receiving great reviews. Anyone planning on attending this weekend will probably see some familiar faces in the large cast. There are only three performances remaining, tonight, (March 10) and Saturday (March 11) at 7:30 p.m. and the matinee on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Billie's Bouquet at $14 for adults, $12 seniors and $10 for children and possibly some at the door.
Another attraction the family might enjoy during Spring Break is a visit to the B.C. Museum of Mining at Britannia Beach. On the weekends of March 11 and 12 and 18 and 19, the Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. On Monday (Mar. 13) to Friday March 17 the Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with tours at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. The gift shop will be open and youngsters are invited to take part in the colouring contest and maybe take home a prize.
Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee will be served.
The Compost Sale is a Howe Sound Dry Grad Fundraiser and is sponsored by Carney's Organic Recycling. Flyers were circulated throughout the community describing the various blends (soil amendment, garden blend and top dressing) available for your garden. Please place your order with Connections at 604-815-4038. Deliveries will begin in early April.
On Sunday, March 12, the monthly bird count undertaken by the Squamish Environmental Conservation Society takes place. Those interested are asked to meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company at 8 a.m. Last month, 15 birders participated including newcomers. For more information, please call Judith at 604-892-3340.
A St. Patrick's Day luncheon will be held at St. John's Anglican Church (behind the Sea to Sky Hotel) on Saturday, March 18 at 12 noon. It is sponsored by the Anglican Church Women and will include a bake sale and raffle.
On Monday, March 20, the Squamish Gardeners will have as their guest, Gary Lewis, who was recently invited as a speaker at the B.C. Home and Garden Show. At the meeting at 7 p.m. at the Squamish Public Library, his topic will be: Weird and Wonderful Plants of the World: A Primer on Botanically Intriguing Options for your Garden. A $5 admission for non-members gives you a chance to win the door prize.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club members are asked to meet at the Squamish Pavilion at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 17 for a walk along the Nexen Lands trail. We welcomed a couple of new members recently and there is always room for more. If you wish more information, please give me a call at 604-815-0152.
Birthdays this month at Hilltop House will be celebrated on Wednesday (March 16) at 2 p.m. Those to be honoured include Jeanne Watson, Nina Smith, Bob Robson and Judy Olsen.
New members are always welcome to join the Adult Book Discussion group and they will next meet on Wednesday (Mar. 15) from noon to 1 p.m. at the Squamish Public Library. The book to be discussed is by Donna Woolfolk Cross.
The Juno Award winning band the Paperboys are coming to town and they will perform at the Brackendale Art Gallery at 8 p.m. tomorrow (March 11) at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at the BAG and Mostly Books at $18 each.
This evening (March 10) at 7:30 p.m. Mozart Mania presented by the Howe Sound Performing Arts will be held at St. John's Anglican Church. It will include student and teacher performances and funds raised will aid deserving music students with private lessons. The minimum donation is $5 per person at the door.
There is a Children's Spring Break Colouring contest at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park for ages two to 12 years. The winner will be selected o Sunday, March 19 and will win a $75 gift certificate from the Heritage Park Gift Shop. On Monday (March 13) and Wednesday (March 15) from 1 to 4 p.m. children eight years and up can learn about building a model railway from the Park's expert, Chris Forget. Classes are limited in size and pre-registration is required by calling 604-898-9336. The price is $20 per child and parents are welcome to participate with their child at no extra cost.
The six-week facilitated bereavement group will provide support and education for those experiencing loss through death. The group will meet each Tuesday starting March 14 to April 18. For more information and to register, please contact Wendy at 604-898-4981.
