May volunteers have been working hard this week to ensure the annual Hilltop House garage and bake sale is a success when it is held tomorrow (June 3) from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There is an in-house raffle with some nifty prizes to be won and coffee and goodies will also be available. Donations of baked goods can be taken to HTH tonight or before the sale tomorrow morning. Your support is greatly appreciated as it means the Hilltop House Support Society can purchase items that will benefit all the residents.
It falls on the same day but I am sure the big garage sale at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park tomorrow (June 3) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be well attended. It starts off with a pancake and sausage breakfast by the Squamish Lions Club for $4 per person. After breakfast, enjoy browsing through the tables of crafts, garage sale items and Wild Turkey Nursery plants. All proceeds will go to the historical restoration projects at the Park including the restoration of a troop sleeper car that will house the history of the Pacific Great Eastern and British Columbia Railway.
Squamish United Church on Fourth Avenue is holding a garage sale tomorrow (June 3) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some of the items include a hammock, a lawnmower, yarn, books and more. There will also be a bake table and coffee and snacks will be available.
There is a book sale at the Squamish Public Library tomorrow (June 3) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday (June 4) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
"Pink Positive" is a team sponsored by Dream Fitness for the Relay for Life on June 23. The team is sponsoring a Burger and Beer night at the Grizzly Bar and Grill tomorrow (June 3) from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets at $10 each will be available at the door or call Donna at 604-892-5676.
An early registration for Ringette will be held in the Brennan Park Recreation Centre lobby on Sunday (June 4) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No skating skills or experience are required. The categories are Bunny, Novice and Petite ages. If you wish more information, please call Cindy at 604-898-2069.
The 14th Star Search sponsored by the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association will be held in the Eagle Eye Theatre on Friday, June 9 starting at 7 p.m. This is always a popular event and it's best you get your tickets now. A special age group this year will feature young performers from ages six to 12 years. The youth category is for the 13 to 18 year-olds. Vocalists, bands and instrumentalists will perform with seven performers in the six to 12 category and 11 acts in the youth category. A special guest will be a former winner of Star Search, Ali Milner of Whistler. Tickets at $8 each are available at Mostly Books, Billie's Bouquet and Sea to Sky Hotel.
The monthly GrassRoots Jam will be held at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Sunday (June 4) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Members of the Hears in Motion Walking Club are asked to meet at the Fisherman's entrance off Government Road in the North Yards (past the Railway Heritage Park) on Friday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. for a trail walk. If you need more information, give me a call at 604-815-0152.
On Friday, June 9, starting at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion is sponsoring a Beef Dip dinner with a wee dip into Trivia Night. It will be a fun night and will be hosted by Legion president and trivia master Bruce Proudfoot. The price is $7 each. Also mark your calendars for Sunday, June 11 when another fabulous Family Pancake Breakfast is served up starting at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a mini garage sale.
The World Peace Forum will be held in Vancouver from June 24 to 28 and it could be a wonderful opportunity for students or anyone else to become a volunteer and have an opportunity to meet a great variety of people from around the world. There will also be a chance to participate in debates, art, music, dance etc. The website is www.worldpeaceforum.ca. If you wish more information, please contact Theodora at 604-898-5658.
I, along with many, many residents want to wish Norm, Dave and Doug McCartney well in their retirement from Home Hardware. The place just won't seem the same without you fellows. An Open House will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday (June 3) from 7 to 9 p.m.
The Brackendale Art Gallery is featuring the Oil on Canvas paintings of local and talented artist Maureen Brown from June 3 to 25. A special opening is planned on Sunday (June 4) from 3 to 6 p.m.
The Howe Sound Performing Arts Association is holding a raffle with the first prize being a Yamaha Keyboard (61 keys), midi compatible with lots of features. The second prize is a pack of six CDs of local artists. Tickets at $5 each or three for $10 are available by calling Carol at 604-898-3483 and they will also be available at Star Search on June 9 when the winners will be announced.
