Mamquam Grade 7 students have been rehearsing every spare moment for their upcoming musical performance of the Beauty and the Beast. Over two dozen students have been working through lunch, before school and even during class time to put on a full scale musical. They have sewn costumes, painted sets, learned lines, choreographed dances and worked together to make this show come alive. They will be presenting this show on Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, June 1 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. The public is very welcome at any of these shows, and in fact the students would love the support.
Looking for a few book bargains this weekend? Plan to attend the Friends of the Squamish Public Library annual spring book sale tomorrow (May 29) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday (May 30) from 10 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from the book sale go towards supporting programs at the library.
An affordable housing development forum and workshop hosted by the housing options group will be held at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company on Friday, June 11. The Community Forum time is from 9 a.m. to noon followed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation presentation from noon to 12:15 p.m. Networking and lunch is from 12:15 to 1 p.m. The workshop will continue from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration is free (including lunch) and you are asked to RSVP to Karen Clarke at 604-892-2293 ext 855 or [email protected].
Howe Sound Performing Arts Association offers scholarship help to some students to enable them to get private music lessons through the AME (Access Music Education) program. Applications are now being accepted until the end of June through the website at www.hsarts.ca.
The Squamish Renaissance located at 38225 Third Avenue is currently accepting applications for the following volunteer opportunities: artists/craft instructors, musical entertainers, gardeners, bridge/card players, exercise/active games instructors, bingo callers and van outing assistance. Please contact Tanis Watson at 604-815-0949 ext 5002 to set up an appointment.
Take in Short Cutz - a Night of Comedy at the Brackendale Art Gallery tonight and Saturday (May 28 and 29) and next week, June 3 to 5 at 8 p.m. each night. Between Shifts Theatre will be sure to have their best and zaniest actors on stage for a night of fun and laughter! Tickets at $12 each are available at the Gallery, Billie's Bouquet and The Bookshelf.
WOW, the seniors ladies cycling group always has room for new members. The group will meet at the Adventure Centre at 9 a.m. on Monday (May 31) in order to car pool for a ride from Stanley Park to Granville Island. If you wish more information, please call Shirley at 604-898-5715.
The Easy Riders ladies cycling group members are asked to meet at Canadian Tire at 10 a.m. on Wednesday (June 2) for a ride through the golf course trails. Call Shirley at 604-898-5715 for more information.
The Adult Noon Book Club at the Squamish Public Library will meet on Tuesday, June 8 to discuss Lisa Genova's book Still Alice.
On Wednesday (June 2) the Squamish Food Bank will open its doors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grocery distribution at the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
The Over the Hill Hikers are asked to meet at the Adventure Centre on Tuesday (June 1) at 9 a.m. for a Petgill Lake hike. To join this group or for more information, please call Heather at 604-892-9003.
You don't need to face the many difficult jobs of caregiving for your aged loved ones alone. Consider taking part in the Caregiver Support Group that meets twice a month at the Squamish Seniors' Centre, 1201 Village Green Way. The next gathering will be on Wednesday (June 2) from 3 to 4:30 p.m. If you wish more information, please call Donna at 604-892-6400.
The Squamish Relay for Life is not just a fundraiser. It is a 12-hour event to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against cancer. Teams have been fundraising for many weeks for the big event at Brennan Park on Friday, June 4, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. June 5. Visit the park, make a contribution and show your support for the many teams and volunteers.
The Tantalus Seniors' Walking Club will meet at Fisherman's Park at the end of Brennan Road in Brackendale on Thursday (June 3) at 10 a.m. for a Judd's Slough walk. For more information, please call Joyce at 604-898-5594.
Thomas the Tank Engine is known throughout the world and this popular lil' engine is celebrating his 65th birthday as he returns for another visit to the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on the June 5 and 6 weekend and June 12 and 13. To check if tickets are still available, call 1-888-222-6608. The trip will be longer this year.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the entrance to the Nexen lands for a waterfront walk at 10 a.m. on Friday (June 4). For those who wish a longer walk, please meet a little earlier at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company. For more information, call Darleen at 604-892-2092 or myself at 604-815-0152.
There may still be appointments available for women between the ages of 40 to 79 who wish to have a mammogram. The Screening Mammography Program of British Columbia will be at the Squamish General Hospital until Friday, June 10. For more information, please call toll free to 1-800-663-9203.
The Seniors' Centre is now offering Friday morning yoga from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. It is a $6 drop-in fee or register for the sessions.
Registrations are now being taken for the Summer Keep Well Classes at the Seniors' Centre.
I, along with an old friend, Rose Mack of New Westminster have just returned from a Panama Canal cruise aboard the Sea Princess. The majority of the passengers were British and American with only 50 from Canada. I celebrated my birthday on board with Rose and two other English couples I had asked to join us at dinner. To my surprise, William and Barbara Boys arrived at the dining room with a long stem rose, beautiful card and champagne for us all to share. It's a birthday I'll not soon forget! This trip was courtesy of Rose's daughter Sharon Mack. Thanks so much Sharon.
