Have you always wondered where your ancestors came from and who they really were?
The Squamish Public Library is sponsoring an Introduction to Genealogy workshop on Thursday (Sept. 4) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Diane Rogers is the editor of the B.C. Genealogical Society and she will be in attendance. The society has been helping members since 1971.
The Squamish Food Bank will open its doors for grocery distribution on Wednesday (Sept. 3) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardeners with fresh produce to donate are asked to take them to the Alano Club on Third Avenue between 9 and 11 a.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 3).
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Programs happening at the Squamish Seniors Centre the first week in September include crib on Tuesday (Sept. 2), paint and sketch begins Sept. 3, and carpet bowling on Friday (Sept. 5).
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Fall is definitely in the air, as the Squamish Quilter’s Guild will commence monthly gatherings again.
The group will meet in the Sandman Hotel on Wednesday (Sept. 3) at 9 a.m. when members will work on their own projects. New and interested members will receive a warm welcome.
The meeting portion of the day commences at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. with a $5 fee for newcomers. For further information, please contact (604) 898-1431.
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The Women’s Auxiliary to the Squamish General Hospital will have a booth at the annual Brackendale Fall Fair on Sept. 6, and members will be selling raffle tickets for their Christmas bazaar to be held in November.
The cash prizes are $300, $200 and $100, and tickets are also available at the gift shop in the hospital.
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A special meeting inviting anyone who is interested in working with the Hilltop House Support Society (HTHSS) will be held on Thursday (Sept. 4) at 7 p.m. in the old activity room.
The regular monthly meeting of the HTHSS will be held on Thursday (Sept. 11) at 9:30 a.m.
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Anyone in the community suffering from tinnitus is asked to email Peter for help at [email protected].
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The Hot Spot at 38027 Cleveland Avenue is looking for volunteers for four-hour shifts once a week.
If you are knowledgeable with computers, shifts are available in the computer lab and the bookstore.
For more information, please phone (604) 825-4142 or email [email protected].
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The monthly winners in the Rotary 200 Club lottery for August are: Susie Cipolla ($100), Sonya Lebans ($120), Squamish Mills Ltd ($130) and Cameron Lebans ($150).
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet on Tuesday (Sept. 2) at 8 a.m. at the corner of Ross and Government roads for an all-day hike to Tricouni Lake/Lucille Lake.
For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet on Thursday (Sept. 4) at 10 a.m. at the Dog Pound for a walk south along the Squamish and Mamquam rivers.
For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 29) at 10 a.m. at the Nexen Lands entrance for a waterfront walk.
For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
