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The Halfmoon Bay Branch of the SC Healthcare Auxiliary would like to remind everyone that the next meeting is Feb. 12 at Coopers Green at 9:45 a.m. Visitors and new members are welcome. 

Pam Richmond, who carried out an active role in our community, passed away on Vancouver Island, Jan. 17. An informal remembrance and celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. Please join us for coffee at the Halfmoon Bay Café. 

There will be a concert at Coopers Green Hall on March 3 with Rakish Angles, who have earned nominations for a Canadian Folk Music Award in 2009, Indie Acoustic Project Awards in 2009 and 2011, and Western Canadian Music Awards in 2010 and 2012. Watch for more details soon when tickets go on sale. 

Welcome Wagon will take community information and free gifts to all newcomers to the Sunshine Coast. Welcome Wagon also delivers free information and gifts from local businesses to families with new babies. Contact Welcome Wagon at [email protected] or call Laurie Falkner at 604-741-1557.

The Sunshine Coast Travel Ambassadors program is looking for new volunteers willing to give one half-day a week to greeting visitors on the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry run. Enjoy a free cruise, good conversation with people looking for fun and excitement on the Sunshine Coast, share your best stories, tell them of your favorite haunts on the Coast. Bring a friend as you can work in pairs. Full training given and free parking. If you would like to volunteer, contact Dorothy Fraser at 604-885-7637. 

Pickleball time change, Wednesday Feb. 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at HMB Elementary School. Drop in $3, first time free. Equipment is provided. Sponsored by Halfmoon Bay Community Association. 

Garry Nohr, director for Area B Halfmoon Bay, will be available at Halfmoon Bay Café Friday mornings and at Welcome Woods Market Tuesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to noon. 

To have your say at the bay, contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected] or 604-885-5034.