This evening (Thursday, Jan. 23) from 6 to 8 p.m. the Howe Sound Women's Centre in partnership with the Squamish Public Library is offering a Women's Self-Defence workshop led by Sami Gustafson. An informative article in last week's issue of The Chief by reporter Rebecca Aldous gave a real eye-opener into the life of Gustafson and what she is now able to share in these self-defence workshops.
Family Literacy Day is held annually on Jan. 27 and was developed by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 to celebrate adults and children reading and learning together, and to encourage families to spend at least 15 minutes per day enjoying a learning activity together.
Family Game Night at the Squamish Public Library is being held on Monday (Jan. 27) from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This is a great way to celebrate Literacy Day with the entire family at this fun event. The evening includes a Wii tournament and many board games as well. Pizza will be served at this free event but you are asked to register in advance at the library or call (604) 892-3110. There also will be some great prizes to be won.
The popular Valdy and the Valdy Eagle Band is looking forward to performing at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Saturday (Jan. 25). For Valdy and dinner, the cost is $35 and begins at 7 p.m. and for the concert only at 8 p.m. the price is $20. Tickets are available at the gallery or at Xocolatl.
As part of the Children's Literacy Program, Big Buddy Book Time is being held at the Squamish Seniors Centre on Tuesday (Jan. 28) at 2 p.m. when children from Squamish Elementary School in kindergarten and grade one come to the centre to hear stories read by seniors. Volunteers are needed and your participation would be greatly appreciated. Drop by the centre or call (604) 848-6898 if you are available.
Members of Between Shifts Theatre's performance of the Calendar Girls last spring was a big hit and the cast has bared all for the new calendar now on sale. Please know the monies raised will go to Hilltop House worker Sher Paligutan, who recently won a battle with leukemia. Calendars are available at The Chief office on Second Avenue for $20 each. Please get behind this fundraiser as it is for a great cause and of course, enjoy the photos.
The theme luncheon at the Squamish Seniors Centre will definitely have a Scottish flavour to the menu on Thursday (Jan. 30) at 11:45 a.m. with bangers (sausage) and mash (potatoes) and trifle to be served. Please pick up tickets at $9 for members and $10 for non-members by Wednesday (Jan. 29). Nancy Warwick from the Squamish Public Library will have a display of books on hand for seniors to peruse on Jan. 30.
We all know the good work and volunteer hours of the Women's Auxiliary to the Squamish General Hospital and this week I am pleased to let you know where some of the funds raised are used. The WA is purchasing for the hospital an infant resuscitator, a small ventilator to help newborns breathe immediately after birth at a cost $5,000. The WA has also purchased a blanket warmer for post-operative patients for $8,500, and an Evenflow intravenous fluid warmer for patients in the operating room and the cost is $3,200. The funds are raised through two raffles during the year and income from the gift shop. It goes without saying that the support of the community is much appreciated.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the forest service road parking lot at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Jan. 28) for a Shannon Falls Malamute hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the dog pond at 10 a.m. on Thursday (Jan. 30) for a walk south beside the Mamquam and Squamish rivers. For more information, call June at (604) 898-4069.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at 10 a.m. on tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 24) at the Squamish Adventure Centre for a trail walk. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
