Clubs & Groups .Navigating the Night, July 31, 7 to 9 p.m. at Deas Island Regional Park. Catch a glimpse of critters that hoot, howl and squeak in the night! Join superfun, super knowledgeable park interpreters to look and listen for some of the park's inhabitants (coyotes, raccoons, owls, bats and bugs). There will be lots to see and to do. Open to ages six years and older. Child/youth/senior: $4.25, adult $8. Registration required. Go to www.metrovancouveronline.org and search for barcode 5146 or call 604-432-6359.
.Have you signed your favourite plush toy up for the Stuffed Animal Pet Parade on Friday, Aug. 9, 10:30 -11 a.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th Ave? If not, hurry as registration ends on Wednesday, July 31.
.On Friday, Aug. 2, join ventriloquist Kellie Haines, Magrau the bird and Kamilla the frog at Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St., from 11 -11:45 a.m., or at Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th Ave., from 2 -2:45 p.m. as they take a magical trip into outer space with the help of the audience's imagination goggles.
.Bee Jammin' takes place Aug. 3 from 10
a.m. -3 p.m. at Earthwise Garden & Farm 6400-3rd Ave., Boundary Bay. Enjoy a great afternoon at Earthwise for our Bee Jammin' Market Day with music provided by the Delta Arts Council. Meet Sharon Hanna, author of the Book of Kale, enjoy tasty treats from Chef Derek Bothwell from Chill Winston from the cob oven, and shop local from market vendors.
Seniors .KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen, Saturday Social Dance, Saturday, Aug. 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dancing to wonderful CD music 7:30 to 11 p.m. $8 for members, $10 for non-members includes mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies. To reserve a table using cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard, drop in Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or call 604-943-0225.
.KinVillage Travel hosts a trip Monday, Sept. 9 with a buffet lunch at Newlands Golf & Country Club, time at the casino or at Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery. Tickets are $57 including tax and gratuities. Call 604-943-0225.
Fund Raisers .Check out some amazing books priced at $1 for softcover and $2 for hardcover at Burns Bog Conservation
Society's bargain book sale. All proceeds go directly to the Burns Bog Conservation Society's educational programs. When: Aug. 6 -11 from 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. -5 p.m. Sunday. Where: Scottsdale Centre (7031-120th St., Delta). Have any books you want to donate? We can pick them up or you can drop them at the office (7953-120th St., Delta). If you have any questions, please call us at 604-572-0373.
.X-Border Wine Benefit with Silent Auction on Saturday, Aug. 10, 4 -7 p.m. at Point Roberts Marina Club, 713 Simundson Dr., Point Roberts. Enjoy good company, fine wines, tapas, live music, door prizes/raffle, silent auction. $35 donation supports End The Pain Project's free Mirror Therapy Training Workshops in Rwanda, Bosnia & Haiti. Call 604-834-5401 for tickets and info.
Special Events.Delta Community Animal Shelter Expo, Sunday, Aug. 11 at Memorial Park 5010-47th Ave., Ladner from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Over 50 animal related exhibitors and non-profit rescue groups including birds, reptiles, small animals and
more. Tollie Fund activity Arena is fun for you and your furry friend with Doga and challenging games. Bring your whole family including the leashed furry ones! Visit www.deltacommunityanimalshelter.ca and Facebook for more information.
Arts .The South Delta Artists Guild's annual premier award winning show "Oil and Water" now on until Aug. 24, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Tuesday -Sunday for this show at the Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. A must see show with paintings from B.C. artists. Visit www.southdeltaartistsguild. com for more info.
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 ([email protected]) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
