The Squamish Public Library is making room on its shelves for new books and that means the Friends of the Library is having a book sale tomorrow (Jan. 14) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday (Jan. 15) from 10 a.m. to noon. You will find a great selection of used, but still precious cookbooks, children's books, biographies, travel books and more. Children's books are priced at five for $1, adult books at $2 per book and some art books at $1 to $5 each.
The Howe Sound Secondary School Dry Grad 2006 fundraiser includes a Beer & Beef on a Bun Nite at the Grizzly Bar & Grill tomorrow (Jan. 14) from 4 to 8 p.m. It will also include a silent auction, 50/50 draw and door prizes. Tickets at $10 each are available at Billie's Bouquet and at the door. The money raised will go towards the grads dry weekend activities. For more information, call Jeanette Maddocks at 604-898-4971.
Dr. Margaret Dogterom, owner/operator of Beediverse products, will be the Squamish Gardeners next speaker on Monday (Jan 16) at 7 p.m. at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. Dr. Dogterom will share her expertise on successfully keeping beneficial mason bees for improved pollination and fruit production, adding beauty and activity to our gardens. She will also bring a selection of her products for sale. A $5 admission for non-members gives you a chance to win the door prize.
Several residents of Hilltop House celebrate January birthdays and on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. the following will be honoured: Peg Sutter, Mary Bennett, Rosamund Dashwood, Harry Dickson, Delfina Alvernini, Betty Simpson, Hope Waters, Freda Baity, Hannah Kirkwood and Anne Kristianson.
It is billed as a Photographer's Vision of the Four Seasons and will be presented by Roy Hamaguchi at the Brackendale Art Gallery tomorrow night (Jan. 14) at 8 p.m. Roy's photographs have appeared in magazines and books and on a Canadian postage stamp.
For more than 10 years, former resident Harry Greenwood facilitated the Great Books program for Eldercollege at the Capilano College Squamish Campus. Good news! The program is back and will be led by Professor Richard Grooms. Join the group as they read and discuss the great books of our time. You will be notified of the current book selection upon registration and the cost is $65. The group will meet each Monday starting Jan. 23 to March 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. French Conversation is also being offered at Eldercollege and the instructor will be Judy Vetsch. The cost is $30 and classes will be held each Tuesday starting Feb. 7 to March 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. To register or for more information phone 604-892-5322.
The annual Squamish Youthfest will be held on March 24 and 25 at the Eagle Eye Theatre. Auditions will be held on Sunday (Jan. 15) from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Sea to Sky Hotel. Actors of all ages are required (children 10 years and up) for the six plays to be presented. If you wish more information, please call Adriane Polo at 604-898-5930.
The federal election is just 10 days away on Jan. 23. There is an opportunity to know more about the candidates running in our riding, as there is an All Candidates meeting sponsored by the Squamish Chamber of Commerce in the Sea to Sky Hotel on Wednesday (Jan. 18) at 7 p.m.
The first bird count of this year for the Squamish Environmental Conservation Society will be held on Sunday (Jan. 15) and birders (and new members) are asked to meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company at 8 a.m. For more information, please call Judith at 604-892-3340.
There is always room for more members in the Hearts in Motion Walking Club. On Friday, Jan. 20, please meet at #18 - 1201 Pemberton Ave. at 9:30 a.m. for an estuary walk. Anyone wishing more information is asked to call me at 604-815-0152.
The winners in the Rotary 200 Club draw for January are: George McKenzie - $100, George Nevin - $120, James Lee - $130, and Mike Haley - $150. The 2006 - 2007 tickets are now on sale for $100 with three early bird draws of $100 each to be held on Jan. 26. Ask any Rotarian for your personalized ticket. This is the 30th anniversary of the 200 Club whose ticket buyers have been directly responsible for returning nearly $200,000 back into the community.
The Creative Connections for Seniors meeting will be held in the Tantalus Seniors' Centre on Monday (Jan. 16) at 10 a.m.
Another fundraiser by the HSSS Dry Grad Class is a Clothing Drive. Please place your donations in bags and label them HSSS Dry Grad and leave for pick-up on Saturday, Jan 21. If you need items picked up, please call 604-898-4971. Donations will be distributed by the Salvation Army to their Thrift Stores in the Lower Mainland.
Begin the New Year playfully ad create a lasting memory. Heather Royal will lead a Mask Making and Belly Molding workshop at the Squamish Public Library on Friday, Jan. 20 from 7 to 9 p,m. and Saturday, Jan 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 for masks and $45 for a belly! Space is limited and you are asked to sign up at the front desk.
The Adult Book Discussion group at the Squamish Public Library will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. to discuss The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares.
On Friday Jan. 20, the Squamish Women's Health Network is sponsoring a free event at Gelato Carina on Cleveland Avenue from 7 to 9 p.m. If you are coping with the "winter blahs" or not - do attend! Enjoy time with Laugh Coaching, with Lucinda Flavelle and Judy Buckley from the Vancouver Coastal Mental Health Department.
