Harvest Fest 2011 is a family affair and is being celebrated at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park tomorrow (Oct. 1) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once you have purchased your tickets for $25 per family, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and members and kids $5, get ready for a day of riding a heritage train, the mini-rail or an old-fashioned hay ride. Check out the exhibits, enjoy the entertainment, tuck into some tasty food and a favourite with the kids - face painting.
Adults are urged to head back to the Heritage Park tomorrow from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. for Lost in the '50s Tonight. Dress the part and get ready to dance to the music of that era. Fifties DJs will be on site and classic movies will be shown. The vintage automobiles on site will draw lots of attention too. There will be great food, full service bar and a 50/50 draw. Ticket prices are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. If you wish more information, please call (604) 898-9336.
Grants are important to organizations in our community and on Tuesday (Oct. 4) at 7 p.m., the annual Grant Presentation and Squamish Vital Signs' report launch takes place at the Squamish Adventure Centre with a wine and cheese reception. This event is open to the public.
The Squamish CAN (Climate Action Network) is hosting a Squamish CAN-Seed saving workshop with Carolyn Herriot, author of the Zero Mile Diet at the Squamish Public Library on Sunday (Oct. 2) from 1 to 4 p.m. There is limited seating for this free event, and if interested in attending, please email [email protected] or call (604) 815-0928.
The Acoustic Jam is back at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Sunday (Oct. 2) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and a warm welcome awaits you whether you play an instrument, sing or just want to enjoy the entertainment.
On Tuesday (Oct. 4) the Tinnitus Group (ringing in the ears) will meet at 7 p.m. and for the location, please contact Peter at (604) 898-9975 or email [email protected].
The Squamish Food Bank will distribute grocery hampers on Wednesday (Oct. 5) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue. Anyone with fresh fruit or vegetables to donate is asked to take them to the Alano Club before 9 a.m. on Oct. 5 or call Susan at (604) 848-4316 before Wednesday.
The Healthy Brain Group for Older Adults provides a safe and supportive place for individuals to learn about this program. The next meeting will be held in the Squamish Mental health office at 38075 Second Ave. on Tuesday (Oct. 4) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call Delores Stewart at (604) 892-6400.
The next meeting for the Parkinson's Group in Squamish will be Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 1 p.m. at the Squamish Renaissance at 38225 Third Ave. For more information, please contact Ursula Dowd at (604) 902-7767.
The Women's Auxiliary (WA) to Squamish General Hospital will hold their Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 12 and in anticipation of that date, members will be selling raffle tickets in different locations in the community. The WA will be at Nesters Market today (Sept. 30) and Sunday (Oct. 2). The prizes in the raffle are cash amounts of $350, $250 and $125. Tickets are available Monday to Friday at the Gift Shop at the Hospital. Many new items are now on display at the shop for gift giving.
Scrapbooking classes start at the Seniors Centre on Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 1 p.m.
Do pick up your tickets for the Tribute to the Legend of Country Music as performed by the Country Blend from southern Manitoba. The concert is Wednesday (Oct. 12) with show time at 7 p.m. Tickets are $22 each and available at the Seniors Centre. The concert is open to all ages.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church hasjust publishedacookbook, Recipes to Warm the Heart.It featuresfavourite recipessubmitted by parishioners.Itwillbe forsale atSt Joseph'sannual Christmas Bazaar at$15. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy before the bazaarcan call (604) 898-9235.
The Squamish Valley Quilters will meet at the Best Western Hotel on Wednesday (Oct. 5) for a Social Sew Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Take along your own project and enjoy friendship with the members. The meeting in the evening will be held from 6:45 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (604) 898-9240.
It's Bingo Night at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (Oct. 3) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
There is still time to register for the Courage to Grieve Bereavement Support Group meeting each Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. until Nov. 1 in the Squamish Hospice office, next to Hilltop House at 38150 Behrner Dr. To register or for more information, please call Wendy at (604) 892-1552.
When members of the WOW group meet at the Canadian Tire at 10 a.m. on Monday (Oct. 3), they will plan their own ride.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Ross and Government Roads on Tuesday (Oct. 4) at 9 a.m. for a hike from Brandywine Falls to Whistler, and cars are needed at both ends. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
On Thursday (Oct. 6) at 10 a.m. the Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Ross Road for a Powerline loop. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the end of Cherry Drive in Valleycliffe on Friday (Oct. 7) at 10 a.m. for a dike walk. For more information, call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
