The band Locarno will be performing at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Saturday (Oct. 18) at 8 p.m. Tickets at $20 each are available at the gallery and at Xocolatl.
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Each year, the Hilltop House Support Society and many other volunteers host the annual Harvest Tea. The date this year is Saturday (Oct. 18) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For just $5 you will receive a slice of homemade delicious pie along with tea or coffee. Donations for the bake table are always appreciated ad can be taken to Hilltop House after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Along with the bake sale, there is a raffle and 50/50 draw. One of the raffle prizes is a family winter pass for the Sea to Sky Gondola. Special accolades to those volunteers who give of their time and talents to enrich the lives of Hilltop House residents.
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The 撸奶社区Gardeners will meet at the Sandman Inn in Monday (Oct. 20). The meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. but there will be a plant exchange before the meeting. The evening鈥檚 speaker will be Sharon Hanna and her topic will be All About Kale. Copies of her second book, The Book of Kale and Friend will be available for sale and Sharon will sign them for you. Non-members are welcome to attend for a $5 drop-in fee.
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Professor Jeff Warren from Quest University will be at the 撸奶社区Public Library tonight (Thursday, Oct. 16) at 6:30 p.m. to speak on Music and Ethical Responsibility.
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The Seniors Immunization and Wellness Fair sponsored by Vancouver Coastal Health and the District of 撸奶社区will be held on Wednesday (Oct. 29) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 撸奶社区Seniors Centre. Flu shots are free for those 65 years and up, and please remember to take your Care card along.
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An interesting presentation at the 撸奶社区Public Library on Tuesday (Oct. 21) at 6:30 p.m. in the BC Hydro Community Room is entitled Hop Farming in the 撸奶社区Valley. This local history talk about hop farming includes its role in the early development of the valley, its significance for local First Nations communities and its potential for the future.
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The theme luncheon at the 撸奶社区Seniors Centre on Thursday (Oct. 30) at 11:45 a.m. will have a Halloween theme and there will be a prize draw for those in costume. The menu includes hot turkey sandwiches, fries and pumpkin pie. Tickets at $9 for members and $10 for non-members must be purchased by Wednesday (Oct. 29).
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Join conservationist and photographer Ian McAllister at the 撸奶社区Public Library on Thursday (Oct. 23) at 6:30 p.m. when he speaks on The Great Bear Wild Tour and the endangerment now faced by these bears.
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Winners in the Rotary 200 Club lottery for October are: Jane Price, Tantalus Bike Shop, Freda Hoff and Gary Taylor.
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A Halloween craft event is planned at the 撸奶社区Public Library on Friday (Oct. 24) from 2 to 3 p.m. It will be a fun afternoon of crafts and refreshments. This gathering is suitable for young children to do with a parent or caregiver. Please drop by the library or call (604) 892-3110 to register.
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Ladies Curling begins next week on Tuesday (Oct. 21) but any ladies in the community interested in joining is asked to be at the Curling Club on Monday (Oct. 20) from 7 to 9 p.m. to try curling out. No equipment is necessary; just clean shoes. Anyone wishing more information is asked to call Karen at (604) 898-5682.
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The Over the Hill Hikers will meet on Tuesday (Oct. 21) at 9 a.m. at the 撸奶社区Adventure Centre for an all-day trip to the UBC Gardens. For more information, call Heather at (604) 892-9003.
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The Tantalus Walking Club will meet on Thursday (Oct. 23) at 10 a.m. at Ross Road past the Co-op housing for a Ray Peters trail walk. For more information, call Joyce at (604) 898-5594.
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The Hearts in Motion Walking Club will meet tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 17) at 10 a.m. at John Hunter Park in Valleycliffe for a trail walk. Turn left at Westway to Birch Street (before Valleycliffe School) and down to Hemlock and left to the park. For more information, call Yvonne at (604) 898-5268 or me at (604) 815-0152.
