Tomorrow (Friday, March 1) at 7 p.m. the World Day of Prayer Service will be hosted by Squamish United Church on Fourth Avenue. By participating in this service, you are joining in worship with Christians around the world and in more than 2,000 communities across Canada. The theme written by the women of France is "I was a stranger and you welcomed me." An invitation is extended to everyone and following the service, refreshments will be served.
The Acoustic Jam at the Brackendale Art Gallery will be held on Sunday (March 3) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and organizer Rita Kyle is always happy to welcome newcomers to this fun evening of music and song.
The Squamish Valley Quilters are always happy to welcome new members. The next social sew day is Wednesday (March 6) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sandman Hotel. Take along a lunch and then join other members for dinner out followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Those wishing more information are asked to call (604) 898-1431.
All gardeners are invited to the Eagle Eye Theatre on Monday (March 4) at 7 p.m. when the Squamish Gardeners will welcome Ciscoe Morris from Seattle. Tickets at $15 each are available at the Squamish Adventure Centre, Billie's Flower House, On the Farm, Anna's Attic, Garibaldi Nurseries and at the door.
The Tinnitus Group will meet on Tuesday (March 5) at 7 p.m. and for more information, please call Peter Austen at (604) 898-9775 or email [email protected].
The Squamish Food Bank will distribute grocery hampers on Wednesday (March 6) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alano Club on Third Avenue. Please consider a cash/cheques donation by mailing to the Squamish Food Bank, P.O. Box 207, Garibaldi Highlands, V0N 1T0. Donation of $20 or more will receive a tax receipt.
Plan on attending the Winter Farmers' Market on Sunday (March 3) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CN Roundhouse and Conference Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
The Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on Third Avenue is hosting a St. Patrick's Day luncheon ($8) on Sunday (March 17) at 11:30 a.m. If planning to attend, please RSVP to Ray at (604) 848-2000 ext 5004 by Sunday, March 10.
The Howe Sound Secondary School Class of 2013 Dry Grad Committee is having a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday (March 2) at 7 p.m. at the school. The cost for a night of trivia fun and prizes is $20 per person. Please contact [email protected] to book your spot.
It was interesting reading the article written by Grade 4 student reporter Madelaine Mullen in last week's issue of The Chief. I'm sure this young lady will pursue her dreams of becoming a "top rated" journalist in the coming years.
A night of bingo is planned at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (March 4) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
On the Farm Country Market on Mamquam Road is planning a benefit for Theo's Base Camp to help the young Squamish lad who is battling leukemia and the date is this Saturday (March 2). Your support would be much appreciated.
Big Buddy Book Time is when kindergarten and Grade 1 students from Squamish Elementary School come to the seniors centre to have seniors read to them. The next date is Tuesday (March 5) at 2 p.m. and seniors are invited to participate with the youngsters. One-on-one computer tutoring will be held on Wednesdays from March 6 to March 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Register at the front desk or call (604) 848-6898.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Cherry Drive in Valleycliffe on Tuesday (March 6) at 9 a.m. for a Five Point Hill hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Fisherman's entrance off the Spit dyke for a Swan walk on Thursday (March 7) at 10 a.m. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at Tim Hortons tomorrow (Friday, March 1) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
