Halfmoon Bay student council will be hosting the first Family Movie Night on Thursday, March 30. Bring a cozy blanket and enjoy a family-friendly movie and popcorn. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds will go to the student council 2016/17 legacy project. The movie will start at 6 p.m. in the Halfmoon Bay school gym. For more information, contact Wendy in the Community School office or email [email protected]
The Halfmoon Bay Country Fair will be held on July 8 and 9 this summer, and the theme will be Super Heroes. Volunteers who would like to help with the fun should contact Toni Morris at [email protected]
Halfmoon Bay Community Association presents Mark Crissinger’s CD release tour. The music event is at Coopers Green Hall on April 7. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at Welcome Woods Store and Halfmoon Bay General Store.
Canadian guitarist and songwriter Mark Crissinger has been performing in pubs, clubs, festivals, and fairs since 1987. For 20 years, he and his bands played an estimated 1,500 shows in Ontario and Quebec, including 18 tours of the Maritime Provinces. After moving to British Columbia in 2007, he began to focus on a solo career showcasing his love for writing blues and roots music. Since then, he has released five solo albums and played over 800 shows including 13 eastern Canada tours and several West Coast music festivals. His one-man show features an array of crazy guitar solos and flawless looping, which has gained him popularity on the solo tour circuit. The Crissinger Band is known for their upbeat danceable show and always features an all-star cast. His 2015 album Blues Expression received great reviews from critics and extensive airplay on blues radio programs across Canada and the U.S. Crissinger is a 2017 Maple Blues Award nominee.
New players are welcome to drop in and play pickleball, Wednesday evenings at the Halfmoon Bay Elementary School gym. All equipment is provided, for $3 per session. First time is free. There are three courts in play, one dedicated to beginners with instruction provided; the other two follow the level play format set out by the Sunshine Coast Pickleball Association. For more information, email Don Cunliffe at [email protected] or Tim Dayton at [email protected].
Fundraising for the new community hall at Coopers Green has begun, with a focus on corporate sponsors. All pledges are welcome, and donations over $100 will receive a tax receipt. See details about the project at Halfmoon Bay Community Association’s new website at www.hmbcommunity.org. Halfmoon Bay residents who would like to get involved can contact Don Cunliffe at [email protected]
To have your say at the bay, contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected] or 604-885-5034.
