On Saturday (Feb. 26) go back in time to the year 1937 and partake of a lovely old-fashioned tea in the Brightbill Heritage House at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. Tea is being served between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 604-898-9336. Be assured, no one will be turned away. The price is just $5.50 per person and the servers will be dressed in their lovely old-fashioned dresses.
This evening (Feb. 25) a session called Speak Memories - Leaving a Legacy will be held in the 樱桃视频Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This is a joint presentation with Capilano College. Preserving family stories and personal histories and the topic of ethical wills will be presented by Robin Fowler. From 1 to 3 p.m. at the library on Sunday (Feb. 27) Frankie Ferguson will lead a small class through Heritage Scrapbooking. If interested in attending, call Frankie at 604-898-9243 or phone the library at 604-892-3110.
Those experiencing loss through death are invited to take part in a six-week facilitated bereavement group. You will receive much support and education to assist you at this time in your life. There is no charge for these sessions that will be held each Tuesday starting March 1 to April 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. To register or for more information, please call Wendy at 604-898-4981.
The 樱桃视频Valley Quilters Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sea to Sky Hotel. On March 2, all levels of quilters are welcome. This is an opportunity to learn new skills and attend workshops. There are 37 members in the Guild and each year they make a number of quilts for the community including Victims Services and Pearl's Place. If you would like more information, please call Hilda Rizun at 604-892-1251.
The final draw of 2004 for the Rotary 200 Club lottery will be held at the weekly luncheon at the Sea to Sky Hotel on Thursday (March 3). There are prizes of $200, two $1,000 draws and the last and largest for $2,000. To be eligible for the monthly draws and the final draw each year, the cost is $100, and if interested give Don Patrick a call at 604-898-5040 or ask any Rotarian.
Whether you are for or against the Public Amenity and Recreational Facilities Referendum please get out and vote tomorrow (Feb. 26). Voting takes place at the Brennan Park Recreation Centre auditorium from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On Thursday (March 3) registration for the next session of Children's Storytime at 樱桃视频Public Library begins at 1 p.m. and can be one in person at the library or over the phone. Wednesday night Family Storytime remains as a drop-in program from 7 to 7:30 p.m. All children's programs at the library are free.
The next Teen Book Club meeting at the 樱桃视频Library will be held on Tuesday, March 15 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The title of the book is The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. Sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield is the narrator of this story that follows his own unique and yet universal teenage coming of age experience. Any teens ages 13 years and up are always welcome. Pick up the book at the library or contact Alison at 604-892-3110 or email teenlibrary@ squamish.ca.
The first annual Brackendale Documentary Film Festival takes place at the Brackendale Art Gallery tomorrow (Feb. 26) and Sunday (Feb. 27) at 8 p.m. each night. Included in the festival are films from Kenya, Brazil and an Eagle Documentary. Admission is by donation.
This year, the women of Poland wrote the service for the World Day of Prayer. The Church on 99 (Word of Life) will host the service at St. John's Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 4. Both women and men are invited to this ecumenical service.
In 1983-84, Neil Williams from Australia was an exchange teacher at Mamquam School. He and his wife Mary enjoyed life here and their first son Rhys was born here. On Australia Day (Jan. 26), Neil passed away suddenly while taking part in a triathlon. Many of us send sympathy and love to Mary and sons Rhys and Lyall.
The concert to showcase local talent on Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. in the 樱桃视频Baptist Church will feature the beautiful voice of Veronica McPhee accompanied by pianist Erik Musseau, eight-year-old pianist Joy Keeler and a trio with pianist Tracy Stuchbery, flautist Christine Miles and cellist Rachel Grant. Many others in our community also will participate in the Music in the Evening. Tickets at $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under will be available at the door or from performers.
There is more entertainment to look forward to next month. On Sunday, March 6, Norm Foote will host a Doing It For A Song featuring Jim Byrnes, Roy Forbes and other performers at the Brackendale Art Gallery. On March 11 and 12, Howe Sound Performing Arts Association is pleased to present Master Impressionist Charles Ross at the Eagle Eye Theatre.
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the sudden passing of a former and much-loved resident Norah Teel in Palm Desert, California on Feb. 21. Norah and Wendell Teel lived in 樱桃视频for many years before moving to Abbotsford. The service is at 1 p.m. on Thursday (March 3) at Johnston Heights Church in Surrey on 152 Street and 96 Avenue. Our love and heartfelt sympathy is extended to Wendell and his family and to Kathleen Forbes on the loss of her sister.
There is a Second Step 樱桃视频Area Parent Information Night on Monday (Feb. 28) from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Mamquam Elementary School. The Second Step Program is a violence prevention program and all parents are urged to attend.
