The Russell deClare concert with Steve Briggs has been sold out. Opening for them will be Joe Stanton and Simon Paradis. The exclusive concert is one night only, May 5 at Coopers Green Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m.; showtime is 7:30 p.m., for those lucky enough to get tickets.
Halfmoon Bay student council is hosting another family movie night on Thursday, May 11 in the school gym. Admission is free, but please consider supporting the concession. Don’t forget to bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs. The movie showing will be Sing and will start at 6 p.m. Come a few minutes early to get a good spot. Everyone is welcome. Contact Wendy for more info: [email protected].
Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Halfmoon Bay is hosting a new fundraiser for 2017 – the Fabulous Ladies Bridge Luncheon (gentlemen also welcome) on Thursday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Gardens, 5941 Mason Rd. in West Sechelt. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from Beth at 604-740-4820, [email protected]. There will be hands of bridge, a scrumptious lunch, door prizes and a silent auction (cash or cheque only).
The next meeting of the Auxiliary is Monday, May 8 at 9:45 a.m. at Coopers Green Hall. Guests and visitors are welcome.
The Halfmoon Bay Country Fair will be held on July 8 and 9 this summer, and the theme will be Super Heroes. Clark Kent volunteers who would like to help with the fun should contact Toni Morris at [email protected]. If you are a vendor and would like to have a booth at the fair July 9, contact [email protected]
Fundraising for the new community hall at Coopers Green has begun. All pledges are welcome, and donations over $100 will receive a tax receipt. Halfmoon Bay Community Association has details about the project on their new website at www.hmbcommunity.org. If you would like to contribute or get involved, contact Don Cunliffe at [email protected]
New players are welcome to drop in and play pickleball Wednesday evenings at the Halfmoon Bay Elementary School gym. All equipment is provided. Cost is $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]. Pickleball’s last night for the spring will be May 31.
To have your say at the bay, contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected] or 604-885-5034.