Hi everyone! Hope you had a wonderful week. More wind and lots of rain to deal with but at least the temperature has remained somewhat mild. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 a.m., so don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
The Pumpkin Trail in Welcome Woods was a HUGE success on Halloween night. Wendy White, one of the organizers and many volunteers, advised, “all who attended this year said it was the ‘best one ever’ with so many amazing carved pumpkins on the trail.” Along with some hanging ghosts in the trees and other scary ghoulish decorations, it was a feast for the eyes and senses. The Halfmoon Bay Community Association setup a tent at the trail entrance/exit and provided hot apple cider, which was very welcome on a chilly night. Resident Jackie S. commented, “We had the greatest time with our little grandson. Just wonderful! Both the HBCoA and the local residents’ fabulous decorated homes put on the most Spooktacular Halloween ever! Thanks so much to everyone!” The next day, volunteers collected 95 pumpkins which were taken to a farm in Gibsons where some very happy ‘piggies’ will enjoy the orange morsels. The community really came together and everyone had a wonderful time. Salish Soils is also accepting your pumpkins for composting. Thank you to all the volunteers and talented pumpkin carvers who helped make this another successful event in our little community!
Pickleball is back at the Halfmoon Bay Elementary School hosted by the Halfmoon Bay Community Association (HBCoA). Join the fun every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in the school gym. All experience levels are welcome, and equipment and instruction is included. It is recommended to wear good running shoes and comfortable exercise clothing. Players are reminded that they must be a member of the HBCoA prior to attending and proof of double vaccination is required. Participants must wear a mask while not playing. The cost is only $4/person, each session. Contact the Association at [email protected] for more information.
The Halfmoon Bay Branch of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary will meet on Monday, Nov. 8 at Coopers Green Hall at 9:30 a.m. Members and guests are required to wear a mask and provide proof of double vaccination.
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