The official National Day of Mourning for Workers injured or killed on the job is April 28. The Squamish and District Labour Committee is holding its annual ceremony this Sunday (April 24) at 10:45 a.m. at the Workers Memorial Monument in Pavilion Park in downtown Squamish. The community is invited to attend and honour and remember workers who have lost their lives on the job. If you wish more information, please phone 604-815-0811.
The young people in the musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors have worked many long hours to perfect their parts and have been ably supported by the entire crew. I've known Ryan Mooney, the director/choreographer since his involvement in high school plays and with the Howe Sound Players and I know this will be a great show. Opening night at the Eagle Eye Theatre was last night (April 21) but performances are also tonight (April 22) and Saturday (April 23) as well as Thursday (April 28), Friday (April 29) and Saturday, April 30. The musical begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors open at 7 p.m. Matinées are also planned Saturday, April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and students and $10 for children and seniors are available at Squamish Credit Union, Stylezone and Billie's Bouquet.
Opera fans will want to be at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Sunday (April 24) at 8 p.m. for the presentation of Suor Angelica by Giacomo Puccini. This is the first fully-staged opera production in Squamish and it has a very talented all-female cast. Mostly Books and the BAG have tickets available at $10.
There is no end to entertainment in our community as the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association will welcome Anna Hostman, pianist/composer and Rhiannon Schmitt, violinist to the Eagle Eye Theatre on Friday (April 29) at 8 p.m. Their performance will include a mix of classical, jazz, original compositions and fiddle tunes. Tickets at $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students and children are available at Billie's Bouquet, Mostly Books and Highland Video.
This Pitch-In Canada Week until April 24 will include in Squamish free landfill days Saturday (April 23) and Sunday (April 24) and the Squamish Rotary Club is sponsoring a new reuse-it area at the landfill.
The Howe Sound Women's Centre is hosting its second annual Spring Fair at the Sea to Sky Stables (left off Hwy. 99 at the Alice Lake turnoff) Saturday (April 23) from 1 to 7 p.m. The day will include pony rides, games, bake sale, food, fun, and a silent auction. All proceeds will go to programs of the Howe Sound Women's Centre Society.
Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging back to Squamish to commemorate 60 years of Thomas & Friends. The dates are Friday to Sunday, June 10-12 and June 17-19. To make these days successful, volunteers are needed for the Imagination Station, guest services, story telling/video viewing, retail and site activities. Anyone who commits to full-day shifts will get food vouchers for lunch. Orientation, training sessions will be held closer to the event. If you are interested or wish more information, please contact Donna Fourchalk at 604-898-9336 or email [email protected].
The Squamish Volunteer Centre has postponed the Ultimate Street Hockey Challenge and Volunteer Celebration that was meant to take place on Saturday (April 23) as part of National Volunteer Week. The date of a new celebration will be announced in the coming months.
The local SPCA is holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 7 in Brackendale and donations would be much appreciated. For pick-up of items or for more information, please call Charlotte at 604-898-5552.
On Thursday, May 5, the B.C. Special Olympics will host a Volunteer Recruitment Night and it will be held in the Squamish Public Library from 6-8 p.m. A local co-ordinator is required as are volunteers for the bowling and swim programs. Anyone wishing more information is asked to contact Natalie D'Angelo at 1-888-954-2276.
There is always a good selection of books at the annual used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The Squamish Public Library will be open for the book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (April 23) and on Sunday (April 24) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
It wasn't until I was home for an hour or so after being at a fast food outlet in Squamish last Sunday afternoon, that I realized a small change purse had been lifted from my purse. The little plaid purse had been sent to me by my sister in law in Edinburgh, Scotland several years ago and it meant much to me. I was very surprised Wednesday to hear the purse had been found with the money still in it but my bank card missing. For others, please be vigilant where you put your purse or wallet!
The next walk for the Hearts in Motion Walking Club will originate at the Eagle's Coffee Grounds across from the Easter Seal Camp on Government Road on Friday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. For more information please call Elaine at 604-898-9894 or Stephanie at 604-898-1268.
The Streamkeepers are holding a Stream Cleanup this Sunday (April 24) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All participants are asked to meet at the Cliffside Pub in Valleycliffe.
Cedar Valley School's teachers will be giving an introduction to Grade 1 and 2 at the school on Monday (April 25) at 7 p.m. at the school at 1930 Diamond Rd. The evening is open to school parents and the public and is a great opportunity to find out more about Waldorf education.
Visuals (Squamish Valley Artists Society) has an exciting year ahead and will be holding their second annual meeting on Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Please contact Jenny Smack at [email protected] to find out more.
The Howe Sound Student Loan Association's 42nd annual general meeting will take place on Wednesday (April 27) at 7 p.m. at the Howe Sound School District Office at 37866 Second Ave.
In last week's column I mentioned that Knack to Knit had moved from the Squamish Public Library to Gelato Carina. In fact, Susan Bruvall, who used to work at the library and run the Knack to Knit there has retired and has moved over to the Wool Studio Carina on Cleveland Avenue, where Knack to Knit has been regularly offered for three Sundays a month on a continuing basis.
Lessons for beginners are Thursday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. (no charge for teaching) and Sunday afternoons are meant as an afternoon of exchanging ideas, tips, techniques and doing projects for those that already knit and crochet. Sorry for the confusion!
