Squamish Junction Park at 37950 Cleveland Ave. is the site on Saturday (May 24) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Balding for Dollars. The event raises money for family support programs, educational materials, medical supplies and more for the cancer ward and outpatient clinic at B.C. Children’s Hospital. You don’t have to go bald, but please consider giving a donation to this very worthy cause. The Squamish Dragon Boat Association sponsors the event.
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In last week’s issue of The Chief, reporter Ben Lypka had a great write-up on the upcoming musical Hair as performed by the musical theatre class at Howe Sound Secondary School. The students have been in rehearsals for many months and the opening night was last night (Wednesday, May 21) at the Eagle Eye Theatre and other performances are tonight to Saturday (May 22 to 24) and next week, May 28 to 31 at 7 p.m. each night. The play is recommended for those 14 years and up, and tickets are available at the school office and at Billie’s Flower House with adults $12 and students and seniors $10 each.
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The annual Children’s Health Fair will be held at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre tomorrow (Friday, May 23) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kindergarten immunizations will be available and tables with information on community resources, education, children’s play area and more will be available.
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I must admit I was a little apprehensive about going on the new Sea to Sky Gondola last week, but friend Patsy Riecker convinced me to give it a try. Wow, it was a wonderful experience and when we reached the top, the facilities, scenery, trails and the friendly staff were more than I could ever imagine. I don’t have a season’s pass yet, but I’m thinking about it.
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The Screening Mammography Mobile Clinic will be in Squamish on May 26, 27, 28 and 29 and from June 2 to 5 at the Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on Third Avenue. Women ages 40 to 79 should consider having a mammogram. To book a date, please phone toll free to 1-800-663-9203. The Women’s Auxiliary to Squamish General Hospital will be assisting at all clinics.
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Big Buddy Book Time takes place at the Squamish Seniors Centre on Tuesday (May 27) at 2 p.m. when students in kindergarten and Grade 1 from Squamish Elementary School come to the centre to have seniors read to them. Seniors interested in participating are asked to phone (604) 848-6898. The barbecue-themed luncheon will be held on Thursday (May 29) at 11:45 a.m. and tickets are now on sale. The last day to purchase lunch tickets is May 28 at $9 for members and $10 for non-members. Nancy Warwick from the Squamish Public Library will have a display of books that will interest seniors.
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A popular event each year is the annual Squamish Garden Tour and the date is Sunday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Master Gardeners Clinic will be part of the tour this year. For an entry form or to volunteer during the tour, please contact Brenda Sims at (604) 898-3855 or [email protected] or check out the Squamish Gardeners web site.
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Want to learn more about borrowing eBooks and audiobooks from the Squamish Public Library? Then plan to attend a workshop on Tuesday (May 27) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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The WOW Riders will meet at Canadian Tire on Monday (May 26) at 10 a.m. for a ride through the golf course and Loggers Lane trails if they are dry. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Tuesday (May 27) at 8:30 a.m. for an all-day trip to Bowen Island and Killarney Lake. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the dog pound on Thursday (May 29) at 10 a.m. 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 at the Squamish Seniors Centre tomorrow (Friday, May 23) at 10 a.m. for an estuary walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
