The Downtown Summer Series event, Jam at the Pavilion, sponsored by the District of Squamish will feature The Hairfarmers from Whistler from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (Sept. 29.) The day also includes a magic show from noon to 1 p.m. and the Kids Zone from noon to 5 p.m. Mountain bike trials are at 1, 3 and 4:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. the Squamish Public Library will welcome Sheree Plett from Vancouver and this singer/songwriter will give a concert that will be enjoyable for all ages.
The next meeting for the Squamish Quilters' Guild will be held on Wednesday (Oct. 2) in the Sandman Hotel. The members gather at 9:30 a.m. to work on their own projects or to help sew a community quilt and socialize on a drop-in basis. The guild welcomes any person who enjoys sewing or sharing a textile interest to attend. The meeting in the evening starting at 7 p.m. is open to new and interested persons for a $5 fee at the door. For more information, please contact (604) 898-1431.
The Squamish Food Bank opens its doors at the Alano Club on Third Avenue for grocery distribution on Wednesday (Oct. 2) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A beginner photography class starts at the seniors centre on Monday (Sept. 30) at 7 p.m. Many other programs are ongoing and a new schedule for October will be available next week.
Anyone with bad tinnitus is asked to email Peter for help at [email protected].
The major fundraiser for the Squamish Helping Hands Society is the upcoming third annual Crave Dining for Dignity and it will take place Saturday (Sept. 28) in the CN Roundhouse and Convention Centre at the West Coast Heritage Railway Park. Tickets are now $100 each and available in the Squamish Liquor Store, Scottie's Liquor Store, Helping Hands Society on Third Avenue and at www.crave2013-eorg.eventbrite.ca.
Plan to attend bingo night at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #277 on Monday (Sept. 30) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The new "Sweet Addled Minds" chorus for women of all ages and abilities welcomes new members and the group meets each Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Squamish Academy of Music on Second Avenue. If you wish more information, please call Marilyn at (604) 898-1823.
A Fall Harvest Festival will be held at the On the Farm Country Market on Mamquam Road tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 27) from 4 to 8 p.m. Shone Harcourt along with his drummer will provide rock and blues music. There is face painting, apple tasting, corn on the cob and lots of fun.
The WOW Riders will meet at Canadian Tire at 10 a.m. on Monday (Sept. 30) for a ride into Squamish. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715.
The Over the Hill Hikers meet at the end of Cherry Street at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 1) for a Handsaw Loop hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet across from the Mormon Church on Ross Road on Thursday (Oct. 3) at 10 a.m. for a Rusty Bucket walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Squamish Adventure Centre tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 27) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
