In memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of a workplace accident or occupational disease, please join the Squamish and District Labour Committee at the Workers' Memorial at Pavilion Park on Cleveland Avenue on Sunday (May 1) at 12:15 p.m. The gathering will remember workers who have lost their lives as well as to commit to fight for safe workplaces for all.
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The Squamish Outdoor Recreation Expo takes place at the Squamish Adventure Centre on Saturday (April 30) from 3 to 7 p.m. Want to find out what our community has to offer in outdoor recreation? Then be sure to visit the displays of more than 20 clubs and check out the activities that may be of interest to you, especially if you are new to town. This event is possible thanks to the hard work of Ian and Kim Lowe.
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On Sunday (May 1), the annual Hike for Hospice takes place and participants are asked to be at the Adventure Centre parking lot for registration that starts at 9 a.m. The two routes to choose from are walking along the river trails or a more challenging one up the Smoke Bluffs. Your participation or pledges to the walkers is appreciated.
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There is much to do this weekend including attending the Open House on Sunday (May 1) from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North Vancouver Outdoor School at 2170 Paradise Valley Rd. Never been in a canoe? Then this is your chance along with archery, bannock making and much more. Take a picnic along or partake of the barbecue or from the food concessions. If you wish more information, please call (604) 898-5422.
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Do remember the Howe Sound Women's Centre is having its fifth annual Mother's Day silent auction/fundraiser at the Cliffside Pub tomorrow (April 30) from 5 to 9 p.m. Burger and beer tickets are $10 each and the night includes silent auction, karaoke, 50/50 draw and music from Jeffrey James and the Bootleggers.
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The Friends of the Library book sale is being held at the Squamish Public Library on Saturday (April 30) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday (May 1) from 10 a.m. to noon.
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The Brackendale Art Gallery is the location for the monthly Acoustic Jam on Sunday (May 1) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. It's always a fun night for musicians and participants.
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You are invited to join Friends Relay For Friends (Relay for Life) and Pearls 2nds at Totem Hall tomorrow evening (April 30) for their New To You Fashion Show. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a number of local vendor tables for you to shop from and at 7:30 p.m. sit back and enjoy the New To You Fashion Show. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life and Pearls 2nds. Vendor tables are $20 each and available by calling team captain Shanda Dosanjh at (604) 815-0876. Tickets at $10 each and are available from one of Friends Relay for Friends or at the door.
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Peter Austen is a member of the Tinnitus Association of Canada and anyone suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ear) is invited to the monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month with the next date being Tuesday (May 3) at 7 p.m. For more information, please call Peter at (604) 898-9775 or email [email protected].
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The Squamish Food Bank will distribute grocery hampers on Wednesday (May 4) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
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Create your own one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, or key chains at the Beautiful Beads event at the Seniors Centre on Wednesday (May 4) from 1 to 3 p.m. Twenty per cent of the proceeds will go to the centre.
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The Healthy Brain Group for Older Adults meets at the Squamish Mental Health office at 38075 Second Ave. on Tuesday (May 3) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Delores Stewart at (604) 892-6400 will answer any of your questions.
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The newly formed Parkinson's Group in Squamish will have its next meeting on Wednesday (May 4) at the Squamish Renaissance at 38225 Third Ave. at 1 p.m. For more information, please call Ursula Dowd at (604) 902-7767.
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The Wii Bowl for Big Brothers Big Sisters Classic is coming up next Friday (May 6) from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Executive Suites at the Garibaldi Springs Resort. There are many ways to participate: enter a team, sponsor the event, donate a prize or pledge a bowler. To date there are 28 teams entered and 120 people ready to bowl! For more information, please call the office at (604) 892-3125 or email: [email protected].
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On Wednesday (May 18), a seniors boat cruise to Steveston is planned. The boat departs New Westminster at 11:45 a.m. for a lazy, relaxing cruise down the Fraser River to Steveston. To book a seat on the bus, please call Elaine at (604) 898-5463.
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It is bingo night at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (May 2) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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WOW riders will meet at Canadian Tire on Monday (May 2) at 10 a.m. for a ride to the Nexen Beach area. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Ross and Government roads at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (May 3) for a Lucille Lake-to-Black Tusk Village hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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On Thursday (May 5) at 10 a.m., the Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the end of Westway Avenue (Cherry Drive) Valleycliffe for a hilly walk along Doris's Trail. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at Ross Road across from the Mormon Church at 10 a.m. on Friday (May 6) for a trail walk. For more info, call Darlene at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
