Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week and were able to get out to enjoy the sunny warm weather.
As you travel around the neighbourhoods and quiet streets of Halfmoon Bay, you will see items for sale or free along the roadside. From farm stands to precious gems and everything in between, this is a great way to keep things out of the landfill, and for gardeners, to share their bounty. One such little stand was found along the 7700 block of Redrooffs Road.
Christine and her family moved to Halfmoon Bay from Sechelt in March. Christine said, “my daughter, who goes by Bugs, graduated early from the Alternative School this year. It’s been a hard year with COVID and the move, so art is my daughter’s outlet.”
Bugs decided to start painting rocks as it helps cheer her up. The family loved the creations so much, they suggested Bugs sell them from a little stand at the end of their driveway.
The community enjoyed the little stand with all the rock creations and Bugs would consistently find $2 to $10 each time she checked her donation jar. This brought Bugs such joy and gave her something to look forward to each day.
Then one day the money stopped coming but rocks were still being taken.
Christine said, “that’s when I turned to Facebook for ideas and we got some great ones along with a lot of love for my girl and her art, which has been so heartwarming!”
A resident reached out to Christine and offered to offset some of the missing money, which Christine and Bugs are extremely thankful for. He declined the gracious offer of a special painted rock but simply asked that “Bugs pay it forward.”
Christine and Bugs send out a huge thank you to everyone for their support and kindness! The family knew that Halfmoon Bay would be an awesome community to live in and the love that has been shown confirms it!
The Halfmoon Bay Elementary School has been busy over the last little while. Since last September, the Grade 7 students have been clearing a wider path leading to their outdoor classroom and in May, three yards of crusher dust was delivered. Twenty students and 25 minutes later, the pathway transformed into a beautiful, safe and wheelchair accessible surface.
Some activities available to students at the school are the Bike Club, the Garden Club, and the Art Club. There is also a Fishing Club, led by local conservation officer Dean Miller. The Sunshine Coast Rod and Gun Club donated $1,000 to the small group and some of the money was used to purchase rods, reels and fishing equipment.
The next Tween Night is scheduled for Friday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and will be hosted by a “celebrity chef.”
The participants will prepare and cook a yummy pasta dish from start to finish. Students from Grades 5 to 7 can attend for free. Pre-registration is required by Tuesday, June 8. Please contact Wendy at [email protected] to register.
The School is currently working on a special project and more details will be shared next week. Great work done by the students, staff and volunteers!
Be safe, be gentle, and always be kind.
Have your “Say at the Bay,” please contact me before 5 p.m. on Mondays. [email protected]
