There are two events taking place this Sunday (Aug. 15) that are sure to draw large crowds. The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is hosting the annual Mini Rail Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. can you imagine 10 trains, some of them steam, traveling along the Park's 2.5-km mini rail tracks and ready to take visitors on an exciting ride? While at the WCRHP visit the restored Brightbill House and tour through the wonderfully restored heritage train cars. If you wish more information, please call 604-898-9336.
The 小蓝视频 Museum of Mining at Britannia Beach is hosting the second annual Copper and Fire celebration also on Sunday (Aug. 15), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The talents of over 20 artists will display their works on the copper and fire theme. There will also be fire spinners and glass blowers on site and many local musicians including Mario and Anne Iacovone, Jeffrey James Cyr, Carolyn Grass and Paul Borchert and the Brew Baker Boys. There is half price admission to this event and includes visiting the museum and underground tours. For more information, please call Adriane Polo at 604-898-5930.
Fundraising still continues for the first ever Weekend to End Breast Cancer Walk with a garage and bake sale Saturday (Aug. 14), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 37717 Second Ave. Four Squamish women will participate in the 60 km walk on the Aug. 20-22 weekend in Vancouver. Your support will be much appreciated.
Summer Day Camp for children ages four to 12 years will be held at St. John's Anglican Church on Diamond Road behind the Sea to Sky Hotel form Monday (Aug. 16) to Friday (Aug. 20), from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Boys and girls will participate in crafts, drama, puppets, singing and a devotional time. Snacks will be provided each day. On Sunday (Aug. 22), the children will take part in the morning church service at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 per child with a maximum of $40 per family. Financial assistance is available and you are asked to call Mike at 604-898-5100. Registrations will be taken on Sunday morning (Aug. 15) or on Monday (Aug. 16).
There are many residents at Hilltop House who will celebrate birthdays this month. They include Mary Goad, Marjorie Berg, Barbara James, Jessie Wigglesworth, Margery Hammerstrom, Margery Mitchell, Alice Husted, Randy Walter, Gwen Fox and Peter Vahey. The date for the birthday gathering is Wednesday (Aug. 18) at 2 p.m.
The next Teen Book Club get-together will be Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the Squamish Public Library. This time, there is not just one title, but the library has a selection on pre-publication proofs from a variety of publishing houses. The idea is that teen book-clubbers can read one of these advance copies before anyone else gets to see them! There are ghost stories, adventure stories, diary novels and true-to-life personal stories to be read. Hurry down to see what books are still available. Even if they have all been checked out, plan to be at the library on Sept. 7 to hear what others have to report about the books they have read. New members are always welcome and for more information, call Alison at 604-892-3110 or email [email protected].
Each week Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., members of the Women's Auxiliary to Squamish General Hospital faithfully volunteer their hours at the gift shop in the hospital. There are hand-knitted baby sets and blankets, toys, and cards and gifts for all occasions. Business hasn't exactly been brisk this summer and the WA asks you to consider visiting the shop and perhaps make a purchase or two. All proceeds go towards equipment for the hospital.
The annual Brackendale Farmers Institute Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28. Tags for adults and seniors are $1 per entry and although teens and youth entries are free, they must still obtain entry tags. They are available at Nothing Finer on Cleveland Avenue or at the Brackendale General Store.
On Friday (Aug. 20), the Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Tantalus Seniors' Centre, 1471 Pemberton Ave., for a Blind Channel walk. For more information, please call Elaine Kotyk at 604-898-9498 or Julie Miles at 604-898-4316.
