Tonight (May 27) and Saturday (May 28) is the last opportunity to take in Between Shifts Theatre's presentation of All 4 One (four plays for the price of one) at the Brackendale Art Gallery. Performances are at 8 p.m. each night and tickets are available at Mostly Books and the BAG at $12 each.
The annual Hilltop House garage sale will be held tomorrow (May 28) from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. There are always lots of items to choose from and it looks like the weather will co-operate. A table or two filled with home baked goodies will be there to tempt you as will a craft sale. Raffle tickets will be available at the door and home-baked butterhorns and coffee will be available. Donations of baking will be accepted tonight or before the sale starts tomorrow. The HTH Support Society with the help of many willing volunteers make this fundraiser possible. Your support will be much appreciated.
The Storytime for Children Learning English workshop at the Squamish Public Library tomorrow (May 28) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. is a workshop that would interest parents. The facilitator, Carolyn Sullivan will demonstrate ways of the development of language to English language learners. Anyone interested is asked to register by calling the library at 604-892-3110.
The It's A Frame Up silent auction held at the Squamish Library on May 8 was well supported and over $800 was raised. These funds will go towards enhancing the library foyer gallery.
Still Dancing dance studio is preparing for a recital on Saturday, June 4, at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre with performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The theme is Around the World and there will be over 160 dancers from Squamish and Whistler on stage. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and seniors are on sale at Club Flex, Dansez la Vie on Cleveland Avenue and at the door.
When the Coast Garibaldi Health's Move for Health Walk was held on May 10, there were 130 participants in our community who walked for a half hour or more. I'm not sure how Squamish measured up to Sechelt on that day but I know The Chief had many staff members take the challenge.
The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life will be held in Squamish at Brennan Park on June 24 starting at 7 p.m. to June 25 at 7 a.m. There is still time to get your team together and the contact person is Tamsyn Morote at email: [email protected] or phone 604-898-1012.
On Sunday, June 5, there is a student/teacher concert at St. John's Anglican Church starting at 3 p.m. The concert is presented by the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association. Admission is by donation and proceeds go towards the new Bursary Fund to aid music students.
The next session of golf lessons starts on May 31 with adults playing at 12:15 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. and children play at 3:45 p.m. Registrations are being taken at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre. For more information call 604-898-3604.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada's statement on physical activity is: "Regular physical activity, when properly undertaken, can be effective in preventing and limiting the disabling effects of heart disease and stroke." Why not consider joining the Hearts in Motion Walking Club? We next meet at #18 - 1201 Pemberton Ave, for an estuary walk on Friday June 3 at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Elaine at 604-898-9498 or Stephanie at 604-898-1268.
A date to look forward to is Friday, June 10 when the 2005 Tulip Friendship Tour takes place at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Hwy. 99. Luluk Purwanto and the Helsdingen Trio and Stage Bus will perform in an outdoor jazz concert. In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Holland, the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #277 and the District of Squamish are presenting this special evening.
The Day Out With Thomas and Friends comes to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on the weekends of June 10-12 and June 17-19. To purchase tickets or for more information call 604-280-4444 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca. Tickets are $18 for ages one and up.
It will be a very busy time at the WCRHP during those two weekends in June and volunteers are still required. If you can spare a few hours, please contact Donna Fourchalk at 604-898-9336 or email to [email protected].
