An event each year the kids look forward to is the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Brennan Park. On Sunday (April 20), the Squamish Fire Rescue crew will have everything ready for the fun hunt that takes place between 11 a.m. and noon. The popular Easter bunny arrives at noon and he is urging the kids and parents to take their skates along as he is heading into the ice arena for an Easter Skate from noon to 1 p.m.
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The Britannia Mine Museum has its annual Dinosaur Hunt on Easter Sunday (April 20) at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Instead of chocolates, kids will be looking for plastic eggs filled with gems There will be little stations set up to count the gems and as well there will be gold panning, exploring, an underground train ride and more. The Mine Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Squamish Food Bank Community Bottle Drive is happening this weekend on Saturday and Sunday (April 19 and 20) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You are requested to take your bags of beverage containers to the collection site at the Sandman Hotel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day with all proceeds going to the Squamish Food Bank. If you need to arrange a pickup, please contact the [email protected]. The food bank thanks the students from Quest University for volunteering and to the Sandman Hotel and Regional Recycling.
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St. John’s Anglican Church has its annual Spring Fling plant sale on Saturday (May 10). DeVry pre-order pickups must be ordered by April 25; order online at www.stjohnsquamish.ca. A variety of local plants, bulbs, garden equipment will also be available.
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The Senior Co-Ed Bike group has a meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at the Squamish Seniors Centre. A Laughter Yoga session will be held on Saturday (April 19) at 3 p.m. The monthly theme luncheon featuring ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables and dessert will be held on Thursday (April 24) at 11:45 a.m. Nancy Warwick from the Squamish Public Library will have a number of interesting books on display. Please purchase lunch tickets at $9 for members and $10 for non-members by Wednesday (April 23). The centre will be closed on Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Monday (April 21).
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If you care about the trails in our community, plan to attend the annual general meeting of the Squamish Trails Society tonight (Thursday, April 17) at 7 p.m. in the Squamish Arts Council building on Cleveland Avenue across from the August Jack Motel. If unable to attend, go to www.squamishtrails.ca for more information.
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Stuffed, cuddly and colourful Easter bunnies (not the live variety!) are now on sale at the Gift Shop at Squamish General Hospital along with many other gift-giving items. The Women’s Auxiliary to the hospital will be at Nesters on Saturday (April 19) selling raffle tickets for their Spring Mother’s Day draw.
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I’ll have more information next week, but please mark your calendar for Saturday, May 3, when a high school choir from the Victoria School of the Arts will present a concert in the Squamish Seniors Centre from 10 a.m. to noon. The $2 cost includes tea and coffee, but pre-registration is required.
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Pitch-in Canada Week is from April 20 to 26 and it is a good time for families or groups to volunteer to clean up a street or area in our community. To register, go online to squamish.ca/pitchin or call (604) 815-6868.
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The first draw for the 2014-’15 series of the Rotary 200 Club Lottery was held at the Howe Sound Inn on April 3 and the winners were: Al and Rene McIntosh ($100), Susie Cipolla ($120), Ross Mader ($130), and W. Dowad Ltd. ($150).
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The main Rotary project for this Rotary year ending in June is to support the Squamish Hospice Society to further their service in our community. The Squamish Hike for Hospice takes place near Brennan Park on Sunday, May 4, with on-site registration at 11 a.m. It will be a family fun day and to register online, go to www.squamishhospice.com or call (604) 567-2009.
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The senior women’s cycling group (WOW, Women on Wheels) is gearing up for a new season of riding and an invitation is extended for new members to join the weekly outings. The group rides almost every Monday from May to the end of October. Ride times and starting locations are in this column each week. There is no cost to join and all you need is a helmet, bike and coffee money. A meeting will be held in the Squamish Seniors Centre on Monday (April 28) at 10 a.m. and it is hoped new members will attend.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Adventure Centre on Tuesday (April 22) at 9 a.m. for a Britannia/Energizer Bunny hike. For info call (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Fisherman’s entrance at the access to Spit Dike for a walk along the Swan Trail on Thursday (April 24) at 10 a.m. For info call (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the dog pound tomorrow (Friday, April 18) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For info call (604) 898-5268 or (604) 815-0152.
