Valleycliffe Elementary School is holding an Earth Day Celebration behind the school on Saturday (April 26) from 2 to 5 p.m. and the invitation is to “Dress to Get Dirty.” The whole family is invited and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Rhoda at [email protected].
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The Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job is observed each year and on Sunday (April 27) at 11 a.m. the Squamish and District Labour Committee invites everyone to the Pavilion Park on Cleveland Avenue to remember these workers and their families. If you wish more information, please call (604) 898-5016.
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Base Camp: 40 Days on Everest is a book written by Dianne Whelan and the author will be at the Squamish Public Library next Thursday (May 1) at 6:30 p.m. to present an engaging slideshow and talk. Dianne is also the maker of the award-winning documentary on 40 Days at Base Camp as seen on the Knowledge Network. Admission is free and the author will have her books for sale.
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A special musical treat is in store for residents on Saturday (May 3) at 10 a.m. at the Squamish Seniors Centre when the musical talents of the Victoria School of the Arts 36-strong high school choir will perform a variety of jazz standards with some pop and gospel music mixed in. The choir is directed by Bruce Cable, who said songs will also include Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, My Romance and Shed a Little Light. Pre-registration is required and the $2 fee also includes coffee or tea. Drop by the centre or call (604) 848-6898 to register.
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The Refresh Market is being held at the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on Saturday (April 26) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The talents of many in our community will be on display and the day will also include a festival-family fashion show, studio photos and more. Organizers Shannon Lorenz and Rachel Boguski said there will be something for all ages to enjoy. Admission is $2, with proceeds to the Squamish Helping Hands Society. For more information, please go to www.refreshmarkets.ca.
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Big Buddy Book Time takes place each month at the Squamish Seniors Centre when the Squamish Elementary School students in kindergarten and Grade 1 come to the Squamish Seniors Centre to have seniors read to the children. The next date is Tuesday (April 29) at 2 p.m. and it is hoped many folks will participate.
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The Sea to Sky Singers are looking forward to performances of their spring concert and the dates are Saturday (May 3) at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday (May 4) at 2 p.m. in St. John’s Anglican Church.
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The seventh annual Hike for Hospice happens on Sunday (May 4) and it is co-sponsored by the Squamish Hospice Society and the Squamish Rotary Club. Onsite registration at Brennan Park starts at 11 a.m. with the hike starting at 1 p.m. The Squamish Hospice Society is a volunteer organization that actively promotes support directed towards improving the quality of life for the dying, their loved ones and the bereaved in the Sea to Sky community.
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Raffle tickets will be available for the Spring Mother’s Day draw sponsored by the Women’s Auxiliary to the Squamish General Hospital at Wal-Mart on Friday and Saturday (April 25 and 26). The draw for the cash prizes of $250, $125 and $100 will take place at the gift shop at the hospital on May 9.
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To pre-order DeVry garden plants and vegetables for pick up at the Spring Fling sponsored by St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday (May 10) the deadline is tomorrow (Friday, April 25) at www.stjohnsquamish.ca.
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Many residents will remember Johnny Peterson, who lived here for many years and always had a smile on his face and was willing to help anyone when asked. For the past several months John had been in the Capilano Care Home in North Vancouver. Sadly, he passed away on April 14.
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In preparation for the coming season, Women on Wheels (WOW) has a meeting in the Squamish Seniors Centre on Monday (April 28) at 10 a.m. and new members are welcome. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Alice Lake Bypass on Tuesday (April 29) at 9 a.m. for a Wonderland/Debeck’s Hill/Jack’s Trail hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub at 10 a.m. on Thursday (May 1) for a Nexen Lands waterfront walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the entrance to Nexen Lands for a waterfront walk tomorrow (Friday, April 25) at 10 a.m. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
