CLUBS & GROUPS
Join the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation, at the Delta Chamber of Commerce Breakfast at The Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665 56th St., Tsawwassen, on Aug. 16. Members $30 and non-members $40. More information at www. deltachamber.ca.
There will be a Parkinson's support group meeting Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at KinVillage. We are a group who either have Parkinson's Disease, or live/help someone who does have PD. We meet the third Monday of each month to talk, learn from each other, encourage each other, or just sit back and listen to those around us. For more information call Eileen or Peter at 604-943-8350.
DIGIVATIONS is holding Train Like an Astronaut full-day programs at Delta Gymnastics in Ladner from Aug. 20 to 24. NASA Mini-Academies will be held at the Point Roberts Community Center August 11-14, 18-21 and 25-28 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Register at www.digivations.com. ?Fraser Valley Regional Library is hosting a halfday training workshop for anyone who would like to get involved in The Next Chapter Book Club, an initiative funded by Delta Literacy, hosted by FVRL and supported by Deltassist, is coming to Delta. Each week, groups of adolescents and adults, with a wide range of reading abilities, gather in public locations to read with two trained volunteers. Staff from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation will conduct the workshop. If you would like to become a Volunteer NCBC book club facilitator, please contact ShirleyAnn Reid at reidsa@telus. net. If you would like to attend this workshop and/or become a book club member, please join us for the training workshop on Aug. 24 and then come on Fridays from 2-3 p.m. beginning Sept. 21 at Ladner Pioneer Library.
Sports equipment is for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe. Shop early for hockey and skating equipment at great prices. Hospice Cottage open Tuesday & Thursday from 9: 30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9: 30 to 4 p.m., sidewalk sale Monday - 1521 56th St. Tsawwassen.
Troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon Support Group meets in the 'Penland Room' of the Clubhouse at Sacred Heart Parish, 3900 Arthur Drive (South side, past Hall, at rear of property behind Monastery).
Celebrate Recovery is a non-profit meeting held every Friday night at South Delta Baptist Church starting at 7 pm. We are an "umbrella" group meaning we deal with any "hurt, habit or hang-up" and we come together to heal together. For more information contact recovery@ southdelta.org or Kristin Kozar at 604-780-8317.
Breastfeeding? Pregnant and wanting to learn more? Get the information and encouragement you need to meet your breastfeeding goals. La Leche League Canada's South Delta Group meets for discussion the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Babies and young children are welcome. Between meetings phone help is available from Ruth at 604-948-3284 and Darcie at 604-244-0284. www. LLLC.ca
IODE Boundary Bay Chapter is looking for new, enthusiastic women to join our local charitable fundraising organization. We are a fun group of women who strive to make a difference in our community by focusing on support for children, youth, seniors and those in need. Through several fundraising initiatives, our chapter supports organizations in the South Delta community.IODE is a registered charity. If you are interested, we welcome you to attend one of our monthly meetings and consider joining. Contact Diane at 604-948-3198 or e-mail [email protected].
One-to-One individual help is available for Internet, email and library database questions at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A 56th St. Call to make an appointment. Tsawwassen Library: 604-943-2271.
AL-ANON Family Groups announces that the Monday at 7: 30 p.m. and Wednesday at 1: 30 p.m. meetings have relocated to 5061-12th Avenue in Tsawwassen.
SENIORS
The Kin Jam band invites everyone to listen and/or dance to their music the second and fourth Tuesday of each week from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. At KinVillage Community Centre. Admission is free.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture, in partnership with Metro Vancouver, invites the public to Starry Night - a free family event which includes entertainment, discovery stations and selfguided twilight tours from 7: 30 to 10 p.m., Aug. 18, at Deas Island Regional Park (River Road and 62B Street, Delta). The event is stroller accessible. For more information contact Lynn Davies at 604-946-3306 or email [email protected].
Twice monthly car boot sales at Centennial Beach Parking lot, 8: 30 a.m. every second and fourth Saturday (Weather permitting) Only $10 per space. Next sale: Aug. 25. Sell treasures - buy treasures! Hosted by Cammidge House Volunteer Committee Boundary Bay Regional Park. For more information call Beth 604-940-9824.
ARTS
The Sidekick Players will hold auditions for roles in Norm Foster's "Ethan Claymore" on are Aug. 25 (noon - 3 p.m.) and Aug. 27 (7 - 9 p.m.) in the Sidekick Rehearsal Hall, Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. No appointments will be made and auditions will be on a first come, first served basis. This will be a cold read from the script and scripts are available at the Vancouver Library for perusal before auditioning. E-Mail resume and headshot only to: [email protected].
The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
