An event not to be missed each year is the annual Hilltop House Harvest Tea that also includes a sale of homemade baked goods and raffle. It will be held at Hilltop House (HTH) in the dining room on Saturday (Oct. 13) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Delicious pie and coffee or tea are just $4 each. Donations of goodies for the bake table would be much appreciated and can be dropped off on Saturday morning. The sponsors of this gathering are members of the Hilltop House Support Society and many other volunteers.
The next speaker series sponsored by the Squamish Public Library and Quest University will be held at the Squamish Library tonight (Thursday, Oct. 11) at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Dr. Rob Knop and his topic will be The Higgs Boson: Background and the News from CERN. All are welcome.
A public open house will be held at the Shannon Falls Retirement Residence on Third Avenue on Saturday (Oct. 20) at 1 p.m. and an invitation is extended to the community.
Hilltop House will celebrate birthdays this month and those to be honoured include: Clarice Callaway, Rosie Peters, Sam MacPherson, Albert Bodie, Grace Clarke, Alice Gosseling, Kathy Smith and Anna Liefertz. The cutting of the cake takes place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 17).
The Howe Sound Drama Club was very active in our town from 1965 to 2000 and I have fond and happy memories of performing in plays and musicals, as do a whole lot of others. A committee by founding member Doreen Ramus has been formed to delve into the history of the drama club and if you were a member and have memorabilia to share, please get in touch with Doreen at (604) 898-5375.
The Healthy Brain Group for Older Adults will meet on Tuesday (Oct. 16) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Squamish Mental Health office at 38075 Second Ave. For more information, please contact Wendy Avey at (604) 892-6400.
On Wednesday (Oct 17) the Squamish Food Bank will be open for grocery distribution from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Alano Club on Third Avenue. Donations of fresh fruit and vegetables are always welcome and can be dropped off before 10 a.m.
The 2002 Seniors' Immunization and Wellness Fair will be held in the Seniors Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The sponsors of this annual event are Vancouver Coastal Health and the District of Squamish.
The Squamish Trails Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday (Oct. 18) at 7 p.m. in the Squamish Arts Council building on Cleveland Avenue. For more information, please call Penny Wilmot at (604) 898-5385 or Heather Evans at (604) 898-3872.
An evening of bingo is planned at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (Oct. 15) with doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Diamonds and Pearls is an annual fundraiser for the Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) and the gala event takes place at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub on Saturday (Oct. 13) from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The $100 tickets available at the SSCS office at 38144 Second Ave. (or phone 604-892-5796) are $100 each and include an evening of food, drinks, music and games, and great door prizes.
An introductory computer course for beginners including components, hardware, software distinction and more will begin at the Seniors Centre on Oct. 29 and continue Mondays on Nov. 1, 5 and 8. For more information, please call (604) 848-6898.
Members of the Squamish Environment Society will meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub at 8 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 14) for the monthly bird count. New members are always welcome and this month the group will be looking for migrating ducks. For more information, please call Judith at (604) 892-3340.
The WOW Riders will met at 10 a.m. on Monday (Oct. 15) at Canadian Tire for a ride to Valleycliffe. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715 or Thea at (604) 898-1695.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Ross and Government roads at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 16) for a Lucille Lake to Pinecrest hike. For more information, call heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the dog pound for a walk along the Amblepath and Mamquam trails at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the entrance to the Nexen Lands on Friday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m. for a waterfront walk. For more information, call Darleen at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
