Talent galore will be on stage this weekend and next as the Howe Sound Dance Academy presents Hansel and Gretel at the Eagle Eye Theatre on Friday and Saturday (June 8 and 9) and next week on June 15 and 16. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and for more information, please go to howesounddance.com.
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The 麻豆社国产Environmental Society has its monthly bird count on Sunday (June 10) and members will meet at the Howe Sound Inn and Brew Pub at 7 a.m. The group will be looking for insect eaters, such as fly catchers and swallows. Salmon berries are ripe and will probably attract the Swainson?s thrush. For more information, please call Judith at (604) 892-3340.
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The 麻豆社国产Historical Society has its last meeting before the summer on Thursday (June 14) starting with a barbecue at 5:30 p.m. at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. Then members will head over to the Wilkie Station for a painting party. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to [email protected].
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On Thursday (June 14) the Afternoon Book Club at the 麻豆社国产Public Library will meet at noon to discuss the book Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro.
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The 麻豆社国产Seniors Centre Society?s annual general meeting is planned on Wednesday (June 13) at the Seniors Centre at 1 p.m. Guest speaker Shawn Jones will give an overview on the changes to the Power of Attorney and the need for wills followed by the business session and the election of officers. Paid-up members of the seniors centre are automatically members of the society. Refreshments will be served.
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Volunteers are needed to co-lead Chronic Pain Self-Management programs. Leader training is provided free of charge at the seniors centre on June 14, 15, 21 and 22. If you are interested in developing group facilitation skills to share strategies for healthier living and supporting others in our community, this workshop may be for you. Call toll-free to 1-866-902-3767 for more information or to register.
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The Howe Sound Women?s Centre is sponsoring a toonie drive as a fundraiser and is asking everyone to collect their toonies and bring them into the centre on Third Avenue or drop them off at Pearl?s Value and Vintage Store on Cleveland Avenue. Also, consider donating a toonie online through Canada Helps by going to www.canadahelps.org. Support this great cause and make a difference in our community.
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The Caregivers Support Group will meet on Wednesday (June 13) at 2 p.m. at the seniors centre. For more information, please call Nadine Goodgrove or Donna Howard at (604) 892-6400.
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Purchase your tickets for the Country Music Tribute by Country Blend and on stage at the Seniors Centre on Monday (June 18) at 7 p.m. and Tuesday (June 19) at 10 a.m. The country music tribute band is sure to get your toes tapping! Get your tickets soon at the centre. The cost is $20 each and includes light refreshments.
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The Hilltop House Support Society will meet on Thursday (June 14) at 9:30 a.m. The society thanks the community for their support of the Strawberry Tea held June 2.
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The WOW Riders will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday (June 11) at Canadian Tire for a ride up Ray?s trail. For more information, call Shirley at (604) 898-5715 or Thea at (604) 898-1695.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet at Cherry Drive in Valleycliffe on Tuesday (June 12) at 9 a.m. for a Handsaw Hill hike. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet at the Fisherman?s entrance off Spit dike for a swan walk on Thursday (June 14) at 10 a.m. Call Joyce at (604) 898-5594 for more information.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at the Dog Pound on Friday (June 15) at 10 a.m. for a trail walk. For more information, call Darlene at (604) 892-2092 or myself at (604) 815-0152.
