The Ignite and Unite Youth Centres of Canada Conference is being held in Ottawa today through Saturday (March 27 to 29) and 10 young people age 14 to 17 are attending from Squamish. It is interesting to know that in 2010, the Squamish Youth Centre (SYC) was ranked as one of the best in Canada with regards to best practices. Thirty seats were allotted to B.C. this year and 10 of those seats went to Squamish. The young people in the past few months have raised funds at the Farmers’ Market selling homemade crafts, cards, post cards, calendars, cookies and dog biscuits.
At the Rotary Club luncheon on March 6, a cheque for $1,100 was presented to Kathy Daniels on behalf of the Sea to Sky Community Services and that amount pays for two youth to attend. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 also gave a cheque for $550 for a youth to attend the conference. Kathy is also the manager of the SYC and she said program coordinator Renee Theoret was accompanying the young people to Ottawa.
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Those in our community grieving the loss of a loved one are encouraged to participate in the Courage to Grieve Bereavement Support Group that meets each Wednesday until April 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. If you wish more information, or to participate, please call the Squamish Hospice office at (604) 567-2009 or email [email protected]. Please note there is no charge to participate.
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On Thursday (April 3) at 6:30 p.m. the Howe Sound Women’s Centre, Telus and the Squamish Public Library is sponsoring an evening entitled Telus Wise Training for Internet and Smart Phone Safety at the library. It focuses on training for parents and anyone who wants to learn how to keep children and teens safe while using the Internet.
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Anyone suffering with bad tinnitus is asked to email Peter for help at [email protected].
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It is time once again for the monthly gathering for the Squamish Valley Quilter’s Guild, this time on Wednesday (April 2) at 9:30 a.m. at the Sandman Hotel. Members work on their own projects or help sew a community quilt and socialize on a drop-in basis. The meeting portion of the day commences at 7 to 9 p.m. A warm welcome awaits newcomers and there is a drop-in fee of $5. For more information, please call (604) 898-1431.
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A memorial service for well-known and long-time Squamish resident Fern Green will be held on Saturday (March 29) at noon at the Squamish Funeral Chapel.
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The next Squamish Farmers’ Market will be held on Sunday (March 30) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
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There is still time to take your family to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park, as the Dinosaur Train will be running today through Saturday (March 27 to 29). Along with the train, the CN Roundhouse will have fossil dig sites, dinosaur tracking and other activities. Tickets are available for $27 each at the park or online at www.wcra.org.
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The Squamish Food Bank will open its doors for grocery distribution on Wednesday (April 2) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
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World at Our Table is a celebration of cultural cuisine and entertainment and is planned at the Squamish Seniors Centre n Saturday (April 5) from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available at the Hotspot and Billie’s Flower House at $75 single and $125 per couple. The menu includes food from many countries and local musicians and dancers will provide entertainment. This is a non-profit charitable organization fundraiser to support Squamish Common Ground Welcome Centre at the Hotspot on Cleveland Avenue. Its aim is to connect newcomers and build community.
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It is hard to believe, but Between Shifts Theatre is celebrating its 20th season this year and the next offering from this talented group is The Glass Menagerie. Performances are planned April 3 to 5, and the following week from April 10 to 12. Tickets are available at Billie’s Flower House, Republic Bicycles and online at betweenshiftstheatre.com. Cost is $20 adults and $10 for students and seniors.
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The next set of Keep Well Fitness classes at the Squamish Seniors Centre start on April 1 until the end of May and registrations are now being taken.
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The Over the Hill Hikers meet at the South Yellow Gate on Tuesday (April 1) at 9 a.m. for a Brohm Lake hike. For more information, call heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club meets at the parking lot if the Squamish Valley Golf Course at 10 a.m. on Thursday (April 3) for a walk to the Mamquam trails. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club meets at Ross Road in Brackendale across from the Mormon Church at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, March 28) for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
