Do you sell Tupperware, Usbornne, Arbonne or Avon or any other product? Maybe make jams or pickles? Art or crafts? Would you consider participating in a Group Show one evening this November? It would be like a huge home sales party only with multiple companies and products. Tables are $25, to the PAC, but all sales are your own. Set up samples, take orders or just sell your stock. Friends and neighbours will come for a fun evening out- shopping locally, have a visit and a snack from the ‘Cafe’, and maybe get ready for Christmas a little early this year. If you are interested, please contact Kate at kat.emmasworld@gmail.com or call 604 885 2019 to book a spot.
Box Top Fundraiser
We are collecting box tops from Kleenex, Cottonelle, Huggies, Kotex, Depends, and Poise (complete list at www.boxtops4education.ca ). Ask around for friends and family to save these for you.
Write your child’s first and last name on the back and place them in the yellow box by the HMB school library or in the POD. A name will be pulled for a prize every month.
Proceeds go to HMB Roots and PAC.
Thanks for your support!
Jack ‘O’ Lantern Walk
We will be doing the Jack ‘O’ Lantern walk again this Halloween. Come by the trail between Lohn and Hart if you have little ones between the ages of 0-5 from 5:30 to 7:30 to see the pumpkins and get a special treat. (Older children are welcome to use the trail)
Donations of carved pumpkins and treats are welcomed. Call Christina at 604-741-0839 for more information or to help out.
Potluck
Monday, October the 5th marked our first potluck after the summer. Great to see everyone out again! Yummy food, and the kids had a blast in the gym!
Next Roots Planning meeting
All are welcome at the next meeting which will be on Thursday, October 29th at 9:00am in the POD.
The Gardineers- great summer fun for kids!
The Gardineers!
Preschooler Summer Program at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden
Come, have fun and learn with us at the new Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden!
When: Tuesday afternoons in July, 2:00 – 3:30.
Who: Children aged 3 – 5 accompanied by a parent or grandparent
Where: 5941 Mason Road, Sechelt
Cost: free, but donations much appreciated
What to bring: a child back pack with a healthy snack, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, shoes, and whatever the weather requires
How to register: Beginning June 29, phone Sue at 604-886-7579 (from 9 am to 7:30 pm) by the Monday before the session. Enroll your child for several sessions, or one at a time. Space and materials are limited, so please, no drop-ins – preregistration is required for
“The Gardineer!”.
Stories, games, treasure hunts, growing seeds, crafts, and more fun
www.coastbotanicalgarden.org
43rd Annual HMB Country Fair
This long time event is going to be held July 25th and 26th this year. As with all community events, nothing would happen if not for volunteers. A myriad of volunteers are needed and you are encouraged to give an hour or 3 of your time to benefit this long-standing event and your community.
You could do an hour shift at the kid’s games booths, or help with either a donation or some time for the Silent Auction (for either event contact Jacquie-noahpatrick@dccnet.com); or participate as a crafter/artisan or entertain the crowd on the Open Stage (for either event contact Leslie at 885 0729). Also important is to please come! The Kid’s Bike Parade and Fishing Derby at HMB General Store and Wharf on Saturday 9:45am, the Saturday Family Dinner 6pm at Cooper’s Green (contact Gina for tickets 885 5833). Keep an eye out for more details, and lend a hand!
Kindercare Open House
Did you know HMB Child Care Society offers “Kindercare”. This is after kindergarten care with your child picked up from the classroom by ECE trained staff, and taken to the Kindercare and Out-of-School Care rooms (in the Pod where drop in is held). This child care service fills up fast, so please contact Tracey at 604 885 4386 for availability and rates. There will be an Open House where you can learn more on June 24th at 1pm
Kids Events at the Sechelt Night Market- Thursdays from 5-9pm
The Sechelt Night Market is on again this year, with a decidedly Family Friendly theme. Each Thursday starting June 18th through to August 27th, from 5-9pm on Cowrie Street in Sechelt. Every Thursday will have the Bouncy Castle, face painting, and kid’s crafts, as well as varying weekly musical entertainment. The Grand Opening is June 18th with Neil McKenzie and The Big Band, as well as the Coaster’s Car Club and Mr. Bubbles in attendance. June 25th will have Line Dancing and the Coast String Fiddlers. Graham Walker on July 2nd, and bike/wheelchair decorating. The whole calendar is available at www.secheltdowntown.com .
Kindergarten Orientation- June 16th 1-2pm
If you have a child starting Kindergarten this September (2009) please attend the Orientation, Tuesday, June 16th from 1-2. This is a chance to meet the new Kindergarten instructor, Mrs. Dyson and the new principal, Mr. Clayton as well as the strong, current team of Mrs Stoddart and Mr. Walters. The kids will be orienting with the Early Education staff while the parents meet the administrators for tea and chat in the library.
