The annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 2449 The Boulevard will be held on Saturday (Nov. 26) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. After checking out the many tables laden with home baking, sewing and knitted items, crafts and the many raffles, plan on staying for a delicious luncheon.
On Wednesday (Nov. 30) the Garibaldi Highlands Elementary School is holding its Christmas craft and bake sale from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will also include a silent auction, photos with Santa, a movie room and many activities for the kids.
Mark your calendar also for Friday (Dec. 2) when the Mamquam Elementary School will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair and bake sale from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The handcrafted Christmas Fair at the Howe Sound Inn Brewing Co. is on Sunday (Nov. 27) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. When attending, please take non-perishable food items for our local Food Bank.
The Nutcracker performed by The Squamish Youth Ballet will take place at the Eagle Eye Theatre on Friday (Dec. 2) at 7:30 p.m. and two performances on Saturday (Dec. 3) at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and will be available at the dress rehearsal on Thursday (Dec. 1) in the foyer of the Eagle Eye Theatre from 5 to 8 p.m.
The eagles are back and that means the Eagle Watch Interpreter Program volunteers are getting ready to contribute their time at the eagle viewing site on Government Road across from the Easter Seal Camp. Volunteers are needed, as there is someone there from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. A volunteer training program will be held at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Saturday (Nov. 26) from 9 a.m. to noon and further training will be held at the Eagle Run Dike from 1 to 2 p.m. If you wish more information, please call (604) 815-3316 or email [email protected].
An Open House is planned at the Seniors Centre on Thursday (Dec. 1) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be demonstrations of fitness classes including a men's fitness class, line dancing, urban poling and chair yoga, and a beading workshop. Information sessions from Vancouver Coastal Health and London Drugs are also on the program. Delicious cupcakes and coffee/tea will be served. Draws will be held at the end of the day.
Maureen Painter has been the director at the Squamish Public Library for the past 29 years. She recently retired and a reception was held in her honour on Friday (Nov. 18) with library board, staff, Friends of the Library, and council members in attendance. She received gifts from the board and staff, and they all wished Maureen well in her retirement.
The Mamquam Elementary School's Winter Gala is set for Thursday (Dec. 1) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and is open to all Grade 6 and 7 students in the community. The admission is $5 and includes games, pizza and lots of holiday treats. The night also features DJ Tripp. All proceeds from this night will go towards the Grade 7s' Kettle Valley trip.
Community Christmas Care is counting on all of us who can to contribute non-perishable food items, gifts and toys for children, and of course, financial donations for those in need. The Squamish Credit Union is accepting cash or cheque donations or mail to CCC, PO Box 516, Squamish, B.C. V8B 0A4. Income tax receipts will be issued. Online donations can be made through Canada Helps on the website at www.communitychristmascare.com.
Another way to donate to Community Christmas Care is by attending the very popular Carol's Carols at the Squamish United Church on Fourth Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. There will be many performers on the program as well as everyone singing Christmas carols and admission is a cash or non-perishable food item for CCC.
Seniors wanting to go on a Carol Ship Dinner cruise on Sunday, Dec. 11, must reserve by Friday (Dec. 2). The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will be in concert at the Kay Meek Theatre in West Vancouver on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. to present a beautiful evening of heartwarming Christmas music. The cut-off date is Saturday, Dec. 3. The casino trip to Hastings Park in Vancouver has been changed to Thursday (Dec. 1). For more information, please call Elaine at (604) 898-5463.
If you are looking for good buys for Christmas giving, consider visiting the gift shop at the Squamish General Hospital run by the Women's Auxiliary. There is a good selection of jewelry, items for the kitchen, Christmas ornaments, manicure sets and many hand-knit items for babies and toddlers. Your support of the gift shop is much appreciated. The shop is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Canadian Tire at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 29) for a Half Nelson/Recycle loop hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
Tantalus Walking Club members are asked to meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday (Dec. 1) at the Fisherman's entrance off Spit Dike for a Swan Walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the entrance to the Nexen Lands on Friday (Dec. 2) at 10 a.m. for a waterfront walk. Call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152 for more information.
Did you buy your winter coat yet? Is your closet full of old coats you haven't worn for a few years? Well, I might have a great way to make room for your new coats! Every year the United Church Women's Group collects winter coats, sweaters, socks and outerwear to take to Helping Hands in Squamish and First United, a mission serving the downtown east side in Vancouver. It looks like this will be a cold winter, and there are those that aren't able to buy new winter wear, so if you have any old items that you would like to donate please call Cathie at (604) 815-3506 and she will pick them up before Dec. 6.
