Do plan on being at St. John's Anglican Church at 1930 Diamond Rd. on Sunday (Feb. 26) at 2 p.m. when talented pianist Madeline Hildebrand will perform. Please refer to last week's issue of The Chief and reporter Ben Lypka's informative article on Madeline and her many achievements in the world of music. This concert is sponsored by the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association and tickets for this event are $15 and available at Billie's Bouquet Flower House and at the door.
This year, the World Day of Prayer service in our community will be hosted by St. John's Anglican Church at 1930 Diamond Rd. and it will start at 2 p.m. on Friday (March 2). The service was written by the women of Malaysia for the Women's Inter Church Committee and the theme is Let Justice Prevail. The Women's International Church Council of Canada will be the recipient of the offering. Everyone is invited to this inter-denominational service and a time of fellowship and refreshments are also planned.
The Howe Sound Women's Centre Society's Multicultural Outreach Services is presenting Afternoon Tea on Wednesdays (Feb. 29 and March 7) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the centre at 38021 Third Ave. A variety of topics may include community resources, job skills, health and more. Suggestions are welcome for your topic ideas. Children are welcome to attend as well. For more information, please call (604) 892-5748.
A popular place to meet friends and neighbours is at the Squamish Farmers' Market in the CN Roundhouse and Convention Centre at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. The next market is planned on Sunday (Feb. 26) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and it is a great place to pick up fresh produce and local meats as well as explore tables filled with jewelry, pottery, paintings and more.
If you get your copy of The Chief today, you may have time to consider going to Howe Sound Secondary School's Interact Club's African fundraiser set for today (Feb. 24) at 5:30 p.m. Check with the school at (604) 892-5261 to see if tickets are still available.
Freedom to Read Week has been designated from Feb. 25 to March 3. Did you know that even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border? Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Most of these stores don't make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they wish to read.
The Bereavement Walking Program has resumed and it is for anyone who would like to check with others through walking and talking. The group meets at the Adventure Centre each Wednesday for a 10 a.m. start. Later, if you choose you can join others for coffee at the centre. If you wish more information, please call Kirsten Walter at (604) 898-0767. This program is sponsored by the Squamish Hospice Society and there is no charge.
The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at the Adventure Centre at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 28) where members will leave for a Stanley Park walk/hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Fisherman's entrance off the Spit Dike for a Woodpecker Trail walk on Thursday (March 1) at 10 a.m. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the new pavilion on Cleveland Avenue for an estuary walk on Friday (March 2) at 10 a.m. For more information, call Darlene at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
The Callaghan Winter Sports Club is sponsoring a Mock Biathlon at the Squamish Station Mall tonight (Feb. 24) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is to showcase biathlon to the community and to give people a chance to try it out for themselves.
