The Elks Spring Carnival for 2009 brings the West Coast Amusements to town this weekend featuring many new rides, games, concessions and more for all the family to enjoy. It is located in the parking lot across from the Adventure Centre and it is open today starting at 3 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday (May 30 and 31) the gates open at noon.
The 40th annual open house at the North Vancouver Outdoor School at 2170 Paradise Valley Road in Brackendale will be held on Sunday, June 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is much to see and do on this special day including visiting the salmon hatchery, farm and Coast Salish Bighouse. There are beautiful trails for walking and exploring nature. There are many special events planned and healthy lunches, snacks and beverages will be available too. If you want more information, check out www.nvos.ca.
On Tuesday (June 2) the Over the Hill Hikers are asked to meet at Government and Ross Roads for a Hut Lake hike. Anyone interested in joining this group or wishing more information is asked to call Heather at 604-892-9003.
The next distribution date for the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Food Bank is Wednesday (June 3) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alano Club on Third Avenue.
Weather permitting the WOW riders are planning to ride from Second Beach in Stanley Park to Granville Island on Monday (June 1). You are asked to meet at the Adventure Centre at 9 a.m. (note time change) for carpooling. Parking in Stanley Park is $8 for the day. If you wish more information, please call Shirley at 604-898-5715.
The Easy Riders will meet at the Canadian Tire parking lot on Wednesday (June 3) at 10 a.m. for a ride along the golf course trails, If wishing more info, call Shirley at the above number.
There may still be tickets available for A Day Out With Thomas at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park on June 6 and 7 or June 13 and 14. Ticket prices for those two years and up is $20 each and information is available by calling 1-888-222-6608 or visit www.ticketweb.ca/dowt.
The annual 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Breakfast Club Golf Tournament and auction is a wonderful fundraiser for D.A.R.E and other charitable groups in 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料. It will be held at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Valley Golf Club on Tuesday, June 9. Registration begins at noon and 18 holes of golf and a delicious barbecue will cost $100 each. The auction has some great prizes including an overnight stay and breakfast at the Westin Bayshore Hotel, two box seat tickets to a Canuck game, golf for four at the Furry Creek Golf and Country Club, a mountain bike from Corsa Cycles and many gift certificates. To enter the tourney, contact David Hildreth at 604-896-1552 or [email protected].
There is bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #277 on Monday (June 1) with the doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club 'Will meet at the entrance to the Nexen Lands for a waterfront walk on Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. New members are always welcome and for more information, call Darleen at 604-892-2092 or myself at 604-815-0152.
The kick-off to the membership drive for the new 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Seniors Centre last weekend saw 62 seniors signing up for membership. The centre will open this fall at 1201 Village Green way, in the lower floor of the Rockcliff building in downtown 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料. Annual membership is open to those who are 50 years of age or older for $25. Memberships purchased now will be good until Dec. 31, 2010. Current members of 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Branch No. 70 Senior Citizens Association of B.C. and/or the Tantalus Seniors Centre pay only $20 for membership. Honourary membership applies to seniors who are 90 years or older. Buy your membership today at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped sell memberships last weekend and to Darleen Arnold who organized the roster for the seniors.
The Rotary 200 Club Lottery draw for May was held at the Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company on May 14. The winners were: Vicki Thompson ($100), Jack Fowler ($120), Doug Boyd ($130), and Jim and Ethel Hurlburt ($150).
The annual Children's Health Fair will be held at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre on Friday (June 12) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is sponsored by the Sea to Sky Community Services Society, Sea to Sky Putting Children First, Vancouver Coastal Health and the District of 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13 when a Strawberry Social hosted by the Hilltop House Support Society will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
National Hunger Challenge takes place June 2 to 12. The 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Food Bank and Kraft Canada are teaming up for the Kraft National Hunger Awareness Challenge. When you make a monetary donation to the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Food Bank, Kraft Canada will match your donation dollar for dollar. Donation will be accepted at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Credit Union, by mail to P.O. Box 207 Garibaldi Highlands VON ITO or drop off your cash donations at our Save On Foods Barbeque on May 31.
There will also be a bottle drive on June 6 and 7. Leave your bottles out to pick up or call Sue at 604-848-4316 for early pick up or more information.
老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Helping Hands will be having their annual garage sale Saturday (May 30) at the Alano Club at 37978 Third Avenue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coffee and hot dogs will be served by donation.
