The Backroad Trash Bash was a success again this year. In total, 42 volunteers collected six tonnes of material from the back roads and forests in Halfmoon Bay and Sechelt, including household garbage, tires, sofas, electronic waste, construction waste and scrap metal. A big thank you to all the volunteers who participated from Halfmoon Bay and other communities on the Coast! Lets keep our environment clean and take the time to report anyone you see illegally dumping by calling 1-877-952-7277.
The Halfmoon Bay Childcare Centre’s Golf Tournament, as well as the Halfmoon Bay Community Association’s Golf Tournament have both been cancelled.
Transformation Hatha Yoga classes will resume the week of Sept. 21 at the Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre. Open to all abilities, ages and conditions, these classes are a wonderful way to release tension, and gain flexibility and strength. For more information, call 604-740-0898 or see www.selfrealizationcentrecanada.com
Give your support to the HMB Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraiser 10k walk or run. They are looking forward to a great run this year with an emphasis on families and fun. The route goes from Halfmoon Bay Fire Department Hall #2 to Hall #1. Registration is Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 a.m. Race starts at 9 a.m. for walkers and 10 a.m. for runners. For more details, see www.facebook.com/hmb10k?fref=ts
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 wood to the back door of Dolphin Physio and Fitness, 102- 5711 Mermaid St., Sechelt, or call Katie 604-885-2969 to arrange for pick up.
The Halfmoon Bay Trade Show has been officially moved to Saturday, Oct. 24 at the HMB School Gym. All types of businesses in Halfmoon Bay are invited to showcase their goods and services, do demonstrations, put out samples, give out flyers, businesses cards and coupons. All are welcome: realtors, caterers, trades people, crafters, healers, landscapers, B&Bs. For more information and to book your table, contact Wendy at 604-551-8461 or email [email protected]
To have your say at the bay, contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected] or 604-885-5034.
