The yearly Friends of the Library Book sale is this weekend on Saturday (April 5) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday (April 6) from noon to 3 p.m. in the Squamish Public Library. Paperback books in good condition are being accepted for the sale.
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Another event at the library is tonight (Thursday, April 3) at 6:30 p.m. when Telus Wise Training will offer tips, tools and training on Internet and smartphone safety and security.
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Tonight (Thursday, April 3) is also opening night for Between Shifts Theatre’s performance of The Glass Menagerie at the Eagle Eye Theatre. Other dates are Friday and Saturday (April 4 and 5) and next week from April 10 to 12. Tickets are available at Billie’s Flower House, Republic Bicycles and at the door at $20 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.
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Programs of interest to seniors at the Squamish Seniors Centre include Photo Skills at 6 p.m. tonight (April 3), Beginner Photography on Monday (April 7) at 7 p.m., new session of Yoga begins Tuesday (April 8) and the Genealogy Club meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesday (April 9). For more information on any of these programs, please call (604) 848-6898.
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On Sunday (April 6) at 1:30 p.m., a Crib Tournament is planned at the Alano Club at 37978 Third Ave. Please take along a board and cards if you can. The entry fee is $5 and prizes will be awarded to the top individual and doubles players.
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The Squamish Gardeners are pleased to have garden writer and radio and television broadcaster Art Drysdale as this year’s keynote speaker. The location is the Eagle Eye Theatre on Monday (April 7) at 7 p.m. with doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 each at Billie’s Flower House and Anna’s Attic.
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The monthly Acoustic Jam will be held at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Sunday (April 6) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend.
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The Squamish Public Library and Quest University lecture series continues on Thursday (April 10) at 6:30 p.m., when Dr. Rob Knop will speak on “The Hunt for Planets in Our Galaxy.” Dr. Knop will talk about the history of our knowledge of planets in the universe, focusing on how we’ve discovered planets outside of our solar system both using ground-based telescopes and using the Kepler satellite.
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On Thursday (April 10) the Hilltop House Support Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. and an invitation is extended to everyone interested in Hilltop House.
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An evening of bingo is planned at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (April 7) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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Tickets are still available for the fundraiser to support the Squamish Common Ground Welcome Centre at the Hotspot. It takes the form of a World At Our Table dinner at the Squamish Seniors Centre on Saturday (April 5) at 6 p.m. and the cost is $75 for singles and $125 couple. Tickets are available at The Hotspot and Billie’s Flower House, and cash or cheques only, and the price includes a complimentary glass of wine.
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Nancy Warwick from the Squamish Public Library will be at the Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on Third Avenue on Thursday (April 10) at 2:30 p.m. with a fine selection of books and novels.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the north end of the Alice Lake bypass on Tuesday (April 8) at 9 a.m. for a Cheshire Kitten/Cat Lake hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet on Ross Road across from the Mormon Church on Thursday (April 10) at 10 a.m. for a Rusty Bucket walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Shannon Falls Retirement Residence, 38225 Third Ave., is hosting a garage sale on Saturday (April 5) from 9 a.m. to noon. Up for sale will be gently used items along with wonderful baked goods and hand-knitted items.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Adventure Centre tomorrow (Friday, April 4) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
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Squamish Academy of Music (SAM) and the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association are proud to have Scott Verbeek at their next coffee Concert. Come listen to some sultry jazz guitar, modern tunes and some golden oldies. The performance starts at 3:30 on Saturday (April 5) at SAM on Second Avenue. Admission is by donation and all monies will be going toward the Access Music Education program that supports young people to achieve their music goals.
