The Mindfulness Enhanced Strengthening Families Program, for parents and youth 11 to 14, is a seven-week program where youth learn strategies they will need in secondary school including how to deal with peer pressure. It will run on Thursday evenings starting Oct. 13 at Chatelech Secondary School.
Due to the Thanksgiving weekend, the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Halfmoon Bay Branch’s monthly meeting will be held the following weekend Monday, Oct. 17.
Apple festival weekend sponsored by Halfmoon Bay Community Asso-ciation has the annual Boogie, Brats and Beer with the band Astral Motion, a sensational four-piece group. Come and dance at Coopers Green Hall on Saturday, Oct. 22. Tickets are on sale at Halfmoon Bay General Store and Welcome Woods Market.
On Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be the eighth annual Apple Festival at Coopers Green Park, with traditional drumming, apple butter, fall soups, pony rides, lots of local produce, vendors and live music. Proceeds will support the new hall project. See www.halfmoonbayapplefestival.com and volunteer to make applesauce at Coopers Green Hall on Oct. 8 or to make apple butter on Oct. 22. Contact Katie at [email protected]
The Halfmoon Bay Community Association will hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday Oct. 20. All members are encouraged to attend. There will be elections of the directors, an update on the new community hall, treasurer’s report, and an opportunity for input.
The Halfmoon Bay Information and Referral Centre would like to invite businesses, entrepreneurs, crafters, artists and community groups to the second annual Business and Entrepreneur Show on Saturday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Halfmoon Bay Elementary School Gym and Library.
Last year’s event was a huge success and allowed the unique opportunity of networking between businesses and a shopping and information gathering opportunity for the community. Consider attending to promote your goods and services, display your wares, provide samples, put up posters, and hand out business cards. Tables are $15. For more information and registration, contact Wendy at 604-551-8461 or [email protected]
Halfmoon Bay Community Association has arranged for pickleball at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Halfmoon Bay Community School gym, Northwood Road. Both players and spectators are invited. All skill levels are welcome. All equipment is provided.
Drop-in charge is $3 or $20 for eight nights. This is a wonderful way to get in some exercise and meet the neighbours. No experience is required.
To have your say at the Bay, contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected] or 604-885-5034.
