Clubs/Groups
Tales for Tails: a Reading Enhancement Program at the Delta Community Animal Shelter. Read to an animal at the Delta Community Animal shelter. For children ages 6 to 13 who might be struggling with their reading and would like to practice with a non-judgmental listener. Bring your own book or choose from a small selection at the shelter. Children who read to an animal through the summer may choose a small reward each time, and enter a grand prize draw, donated by the Delta Libraries. To book a 20-minute weekly session with one of the animals, contact the Delta animal Shelter, 7505 Hopcott Road, Delta, at 604-940-7111. Prizes to be awarded in early September.
The whole family is invited to the Ladner Pioneer Library on Friday, Aug. 7 at 1 pm to be entertained by our next Summer Reading Club performer, Ventriloquist Kellie Haines, a multitalented entertainer with a background in theatre, clowning, singing and dance. Haines will be at the Tsawwassen Library Friday, Aug. 7 at 3:30 pm.
NOWYOGA.CA presents: free introduction to the Self-Healing Dalian Method, an innovative approach to radiant health and wellbeing Saturday, Aug. 8, 10:30-12 pm, Tsawwassen. Address upon registration -778-240-4704, [email protected].
Welcome Marionettes presents Popeye's Picnic, starring Popeye, Olive, and Sweet Pea -fun for the whole family. Free, 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. at the Point Roberts Community Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Point Roberts Library.
Free Falls Prevention Clinic, sponsored by Fraser Health, at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Pre-registration is required. Please call 604-587-7866 for an appointment.
A Writers' Group meets Thursdays, Aug. 13, 27, 10:30 -12 noon -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56 Street. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers.
Ladner Christian Fellowship is preparing to welcome the children of South Delta to Hometown Nazareth -Where Jesus was a Kid. Vacation Bible School is running Aug. 17-21 from 9am -noon. Children will hear stories from Mary, play games, sing songs, and visit the synagogue school and shops in the marketplace, where they will do activities that Jesus may have done as a child. For more information call 604 946 4430 or register online at ladnerlife. com.
There will be Pizza and Games Teen Nights on Thursday, Aug. 20, 5:30 -8:30 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library.
.The heat is on and our summer meeting schedule is in effect! Come out and have fun while improving your public speaking and leadership skills! Visit Ambassadors Tsawwassen-Toastmasters from 7 -9 PM on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at St. David's Anglican Church 1115 -51A St. Guests are always welcome. http://www.ambassadorstoastmasters. org/
There is a blood donor clinic Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St. Another clinic will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at South Delta Secondary School. www.blood.ca.
Delta Community Garden Farm -Are you interested in growing your own food? You are invited to farm with friends. Wednesday 4-6 Saturday 9:30 to noon. For more information contact [email protected].
Affordable Summer 1:1 tutoring in literacy or math for struggling learners ages 6 to 14 through the Learning Disabilities Association. Ongoing during July and August at the Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750-57th St. Trained tutors help students to develop their math and literacy skills while encouraging them to be competent and able learners. Times available at between 9 am and 5:30 pm. Register at 604.591.5156. Some partial subsidies available. More info at http://www.ldafs. org/current-programs/
The Earthwise Society is again offering a fantastic line-up of summer camps for ages 4-12. Camps run from July through August and are formatted by the day and by the week. Each camp is a different theme ranging from bugs and bees to habitats to health and well-being. You can see full descriptions and register online by visiting www.earthwisesociety. bc.ca. Or call Francie at 604.946.9828.
The Low Vision support Group meets on the third Monday of most months at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 1:30-2:30pm. Needed: participants...anyone with vision problems is welcome to the meetings...but we also need a few people with good vision to help organize the meetings and to drive those with low vision to the meetings. First meeting is Monday, Sept. 21. Topic: what's available for low vision folk in our Ladner Pioneer Library? If this is you, please contact Pat at 604-946-2669 or Ann at [email protected].
If you enjoy your work, and people like to hang out with you, but speaking in public rattles your confidence, visit the Deltones Toastmasters Club! We normally meet on the first and third Thursday of every month. For full details, special events and any schedule changes, check out our web site: www.deltonestoastmasters. ca.
Seniors
Shari's Saturday Social, Aug. 8 -Doors open at 7 -Dancing 7:30-11:00. Dress style optional but the theme is 'splendor of the south seas' so colorful shirts, mumus, etc. are welcome! Dance to a wide variety of great CD music. KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door. $10 for members $12 for non-members cash or cheque only -Mid-evening tea, coffee, and assorted goodies included. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604-943-8755.
McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will be closed for maintenance until Sunday, Aug. 9, re-opening for regular programs on Monday, Aug. 10.
KinVillage Travel trip to Harrison Hot Springs, including lunch at the resort, Monday, Aug. 10. Members $68, non-members $75. Call 604-943-0225.
KinVillage Travel Coquitlam casino trips -$7. Aug. 24 and Oct. 5. Call 604-943-0225.
Fund Raisers
Free Zumba Block Party, Friday, Aug. 14, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., Tsawwassen. Registration required at zumbablockparty@gmail. com for location. Raising funds for Team Rack Attack participating in CIBC Run for a Cure.
Special Events
Car boot sale, hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association, is set for Aug. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Centennial Beach parking lot. $10 per vendor -free admittance to buyers. Refreshments available. For more information call Beth at 604-940-9824 or Tom at 604-940-9296. If inclement weather check website www.boundarybayparkassocation. wordpress.com. Additional dates include Aug. 22 and Sept. 12.
Point Roberts Fire Department, 2030 Benson Rd., Open House, Aug. 15 from 11-3pm. Come and enjoy emergency vehicles, helicopters and fun for all ages.
The 2015 Delta Community Animal Expo takes place Sunday, Aug. 23 at Ladner's Memorial Park from 10 a.m -4 p.m. Visit www.deltacommunityanimalshelter. com for more information.
Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 31. Southlands Market Square, 6400 Ave., Delta. tsawwassensaturdaymarket. flavors.me.
Arts
Delta's Concerts in the Park series continues with upcoming South Delta performances by The Flanagans, Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Diefenbaker Park and The Karmichaels, Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Memorial Park.
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).
