Sunday morning at 6 a.m. I decided to jump out of bed and check out some burning logs at Flume Beach (not its real name). Let’s go over a few things, OK?
Campfires are typically allowed year-round UNLESS they’d been banned during a high-risk period (not at the moment). Fires should be no more than 0.5 m square and below the high-tide mark, at least three metres from private property, wooden structures, tents, vegetation and pretty much anything else that could catch fire. Having a fire is a big responsibility and you cannot leave it unattended! When you’re done with it you’ll need to make sure the fire’s been completely extinguished before leaving the area. A bucket of at least eight litres of water close by (the ocean works fine) and/or a hand tool (such as a shovel) will extinguish the fire properly. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s not out! Apply more water until you can touch it. Please confirm a fire is indeed illegal before you call it in, but if it’s too big or in the wrong place, you know the number for 911, right?
Slow Sundays are back! July 19 with Grant Olsen 1:15 to 2 p.m. followed by Whiskey Business – fabulous ukulele duo – 2:15 to 3:30. COVID protocols in place. Maximum 50 onsite. Please, sign in, be kind and observe these restrictions. Bring your chairs, sun shade or rain protection, and anything else you may need; no vendors at this time. Come and socialize in a distanced manner. Dancing permitted!
Remember to stretch, remember to breathe... Yoga by the Sea is open for in-studio, live and in-person classes for the summer; yogabythesea.ca will direct you to class schedules and current studio protocol. They are also offering some online and outdoor options! Use your current pass, or purchase a new one for the season. Let’s support our local folks.
Would you like to raise money for our community association? Do you like to eat food? Do you have an IGA community card? Get a card, load it (and reload it) at the till, and use it to buy your groceries. The IGA donates four per cent of your purchase to the Roberts Creek Community Association! Bam! Don’t have a card yet? email: bookkeeper@robertscreekcommunity.ca and it will be mailed to your door. Simple.
Fresh organic garlic for sale! Grown at Exotic Fruit Nursery at 2546 Miles Rd. (off Joe Road) in Roberts Creek, $15/pound or $2/bulb. Open daily by appointment from 9 a.m. to dark. Call 604-886-1712.
B.C.’s best little backpackers hostel, Up the Creek on Roberts Creek Road, is now open for business, serving travellers and families alike. They’ve got COVID protocols in place, like reduced dorm capacity and age limits, allocated bathrooms and limited use of kitchens, to keep customers, staff and volunteers safe and happy. Help a local business stay in business by having your family and friends stay at Up the Creek when visiting. Call 604-837-5943.
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