Hats off 樱桃视频- you did it! The Waves of Compassion concert fundraiser and silent auction last Saturday raised over $46,000 for the Humanity Village project for the Tsunami survivors. The entertainment was fabulous and it was good to see youngsters coming up with their pounds of pennies plus fundraising by many of the schools. Pledges from businesses and companies was also impressive. Those who worked so hard to get this fundraiser off the ground probably went home very tired but also very satisfied.
When out for a drive (in the rain) consider a little trip to Britannia Beach and a visit to Sherry's Cappuccino and give a donation to the Sri Lankan victims of the Tsunami. Sherry Lundholm and her friend Elvina Morrison experienced the deadly Tsunami. Because of the kindness of the Sri Lankan people, they want to give something back to them. To date, over $3,000 has been raised in Britannia Beach.
The Howe Sound Performing Arts Association is pleased to have distinguished pianist Robert Silverman coming to 樱桃视频on Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. in the Eagle Eye Theatre for a full concert and on Saturday, Feb. 5 for a 45-minute matin茅e concert at 2 p.m. For the Friday evening performance, tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students and children. For the matin茅e, prices are $10 for adults, seniors and students and $8 for children. The ticket outlets are Mostly Books, Billie's Bouquet and Highland Video.
Anyone wishing to participate in the Sun Run Training is asked to register now as the deadline is fast approaching. There is training for both runners and walkers and sessions are held each Saturday morning at 9 a.m. until April 9. Register at Brennan Park Recreation Centre.
Programs offered at the BPRC include aromatherapy on Jan. 27 and Glow in the Dark skate on Friday, Jan 28. The family skate is from 7:25 to 8:25 p.m. and everyone welcome skate is from 8:40 to 9:40 p.m. Several seniors in our community have been enjoying carpet bowling at the Centre for many years but they would love to have other seniors join them. They get together on Mondays at 1 p.m. and on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. and during each session, coffee and cookies and socializing is enjoyed. On Jan. 24, a belly dancing class begins as does Yoga Mon. For more information on any of these programs, please call 604-898-3604.
Strengthening Families program cycle six begins on Thursday, Feb. 3 with an orientation night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., parents and children classes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and family class from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This will be the format for each Thursday to May 26. Each session will be held at 樱桃视频Elementary School and dinner, daycare and ride is provided. Everyone is welcome. To register, please call Suzie at 604-892-5796 ext. 239 or Mina at 604-892-5796 ext. 429.
This coming week is Family Literacy Day across Canada. On Tuesday (Jan. 25) there is a Literacy Caf茅 - a family event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Chef Big D's Deli on Cleveland Avenue when literacy will be shared in reading, story telling, poems and songs.
The 樱桃视频Public Library is holding its third annual Scrabble for Literacy Tournament on Saturday (Jan. 29) beginning at 9:30 a.m. There will be three games of approximately 50 minutes each and the play-offs start at around 2 p.m. There is a children and adult category and there will be prizes in each category. Teams of four or less are also invited to participate. Last year, $750 was raised with family literacy programs and library literacy programs sharing the proceeds. Pledge sheets are available at the library and there is a prize for the one bringing in the most pledges.
The Hearts in Motion Walking Club meets at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28 at the Tantalus Senior Centre. For more information call Elaine at 604-898-9498 or Julie at 604-898-4316.
