This weekend is a good time to explore beaches and rock pools at Coopers Green and Sargeants Bay. Low tides will be around 12pm.
Halfmoon Bay Perform-ing Arts will be holding registration at HMB Elementary School on Sept. 9 from 4-6 p.m. Classes are for ages 3-12 years with Pre-Dance 3-5 years. Contact Elaine Hunter 604-885-3844 or [email protected].
There is a lot of opportunity for golf on Sept. 19. The Halfmoon Bay Community Association Third Annual Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Pender Harbour Golf Course. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. $60 entry gets you nine holes of golf, with a power cart, lunch and prizes. Tournament is limited to the first 36 registrants. Contact Mike Gojevic at: [email protected].
The Halfmoon Bay Childcare Centre Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction Fundraiser is also on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Blue Ocean Golf Club. $150 entry fee gets you 18 holes green fees, dinner prepared by Chef Gordon Clendenning, great prizes and a live charity auction. Sign up on The Blue Ocean Golf Club website www.blueoceangolf.ca.
Of special interest to businesses operating in Halfmoon Bay, the Halfmoon Bay Information and Referral Centre is hosting a HMB Business Trade Show on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Businesses are invited to promote their goods and or services at this inaugural event, let’s show our community what a diverse and exciting business environment we have! It will be held in the Halfmoon Bay School gym, set up at 8 a.m. and doors will open to the public at 9:30 a.m. Please be prepared to display your wares, provide samples, put up posters and promote your business. Tables are $10 to offset the cost of the school rental. For more info or to reserve your table please contact Wendy at [email protected].
Give your support Oct. 4 to the Halfmoon Bay Volunteer Fire Department 10k “Run until it burns.” This is a fundraiser for the HMB Volunteer Fire Department, and runs from the Welcome Woods fire hall to the hall by the General Store. Whether you are an experienced runner or just starting to get in shape, it is a great event for the whole family. www.sunshinecoastathletics.org/hmb10k/.
Oct. 17 and 18 is Apple Festival weekend. Apples are ripening now, so if you have any to share with the big copper kettle, they will be put to good use. Also on the want list is cured maple firewood that goes under the big kettle. Bring apples and maple firewood to the back door of Dolphin Physio and Fitness, 102- 5711 Mermaid St., Sechelt. Or call Katie 604-885-2969 to arrange for pickup.
Applefest weekend also has the Boogie, Brats and Beer dance at Coopers Green, on the Saturday. The live band will be Playback. Tickets will be on sale soon at HMB General Store and Welcome Woods Market.
To have your “Say at the Bay” contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected], or 604-885-5034.
