Inspiration sponsored by the Howe Sound Performing Arts Association is the presentation of two concerts benefiting the Howe Sound Music Festival. The first concert is this evening (Jan. 22) at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Whistler featuring special guest Ali Milner, a pianist and singer-songwriter along with vocal and piano performers including students and teachers. The concert comes to 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 at St. John the Divine Anglican Church at 1930 Diamond Rd. on Sunday (Jan. 24) at 2 p.m. The concerts are suitable for children, students and those of all ages who love music. Admission is by donation.
老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Public Library is hosing a special free event on Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 27) at 4 p.m. to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Everyone is welcome to come out for a fun hour of songs and stories with Max Tell, a children's entertainer from Vancouver. For more information please visit the library's website at www.squamish.bclibrary.ca.
The library also hosts the fifth annual Scrabble for Literacy tournament on Wednesday (Jan. 27) at 6 p.m. Pick up forms at the library or at Capilano University. Registration is $5 for individuals and $10 for teams but the fees are waived for those with pledges over $10. Proceeds from this event go towards programs at the library and Capilano University.
There will be no Storytime at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Public Library during the Olympics but the library is offering three family storytimes at Brennan Park Recreation Centre on Saturdays - Feb. 13, 20 and 27 - at 10:30 a.m.
Looking for quality books at a great price? Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is celebrating Family Literacy Day with a huge book sale. Join the school on Jan. 27 from 3 until 6 p.m. Shop for adult, youth and children's books, all in excellent condition. Everyone is welcome. Cash only, please. Partial proceeds to the Emmanuel Boys Rescue Centre.
On Thursday (Jan. 28) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. a workshop for mature drivers will be offered at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Seniors' Centre at 1201 Village Green Way. The BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation, with support from the Ministry of Community Services and the Vancouver Foundation have developed the Living Well, Driving Well workshop in co-sponsorship with the Centre. The workshop is being offered free of charge but pre-registration is required. If you feel it is time to look at your driving, this workshop can help identify areas that may need adjusting when you are behind the wheel. Through quizzes, you will privately review your own driving and learn practical tips. Drop by the Centre or phone 604-898-6898 to ensure your spot in the program.
On Tuesday (Jan. 26) the Over the Hill Hikers are asked to meet at Cherry Drive at 10 a.m. for a Five Points Hill climb. For more information please call Heather at 604-892-9003.
The monthly soup and sandwich luncheon at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Seniors' Centre will be held on Thursday (Jan. 28) from 12 noon (note the earlier time) to 1 p.m. Tickets in advance are $7 for members and $8 for non-members. It is always a pleasure to welcome the Grade 11 and 12 students from Howe Sound Secondary School who help out with the lunches. There is another blood pressure monitoring session at the Centre on Monday (Jan. 25) at 12 noon. Volunteers are always needed to help lead activities and art programs. If you are interested, please call 604-848-6896.
On Thursday (Jan. 28) at 10 a.m. the Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Valleycliffe Store for a walk to the dike. Members are reminded that it is soup and sandwich day at the Seniors' Centre following the walk. Call Joyce at 604-898-5594 if you wish more information.
It is my hope and prayer that all who are able to will give a donation to the Haiti earthquake fund. There are so many agencies that once can donate to including locally many of our churches and schools. It is hard to fathom the loss of life and how the people who survived are finally getting the help they need from all around the world. 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 resident Doreen Shaw was pleased to receive word that her neice Rebecca (Larkin) Honorat (of Crescent Beach) and her husband Renell were safe in Haiti following the earthquake. There were photos and a story on this couple in The Province last week. Rebecca works at the Heart to Heart Mission and Orphanage and it is sponsored through a church group in Abbotsford.
On Sunday (Jan. 24) Canadian wildlife photographer Norman Rich will present Magnificent Wildlife Moments at 8 p.m. at the Brackendale Art Gallery. Admission is by donation.
The Evening Book Club at the 老澳门六合彩开奖记录资料 Public Library will meet on Thursday (Jan. 28) at 7 p.m. to discuss the book Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
A free multicultural drop-in group is held each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Howe Sound Women's Centre on Third Avenue. It includes ESL classes and is for anyone who is new to Canada and would like to find friends and support, or women who want to improve their language skills. If you wish more information, please call 604-892-5748.
Rotary 200 Club winners in January are: Sheri Davis ($100), Nancy Walsh ($120), Jody Escott ($130) and Cyril Volney ($150). He new issue for 2010-2011 is now available from your local Rotarian at the same price of $100. There are 51 chances out of 200 to at least get your money returned.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet next Friday (Jan. 29) at 10 a.m. at the Seniors' Centre for a trail walk. If you wish more information, please call Darleen at 604-892-2092 or myself at 604-815-0152.
