Clubs & Groups
August at the Hospice Cottage -Lots going on throughout the month of August -shop for musical instruments the week of Aug. 17, fall clothing and back to school the week of Aug. 17 and visit the shoppe the week of August 25 for your pet supplies! Hospice Cottage -1521 -56th St., Tsawwassen.
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. 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.
The DMAS last Heritage Happenings Who Am I? Animals of the Delta runs Aug. 19 20 from 1-3pm at the Delta Museum! Delta is teeming with life, from the tiniest micro-organism to the largest mammal, many animals call the Delta home. Come to the museum and learn about your wild neighbours through activities, crafts, and games. Cost is $10 per child. To learn more about our exhibits, public programming and services visit www.deltamuseum. ca.
There will be Pizza and Games Teen Nights on Thursday, Aug. 20, 5:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library.
Music with Marnie, Thursday, Aug. 20, 11 -11:45 a.m. -Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. and Thursday, Aug. 20, 2 -2:45 p.m. -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56th St. Described as one of the "best performers of her generation" by the Vancouver International Children's Festival, Marnie Grey performs funky, educational and interactive tunes that will have kids dancing and singing along during every song. Music with Marnie is music that makes you move!
Join the Delta History Hunters on Thursday, Aug. 20 for an informative history tour where we will walk, talk and explore our way through Delta's local history. This trip will feature Nottingham Farm. Join local history buff Warren Nottingham for a tour of his family's historic farm property. Please meet us at 60th and 68th Ave, where we will start with a tour of the property. Wear sturdy shoes as we will be walking through brush and farmland. RSVP by calling 604-946-9322 or emailing [email protected]. There is a $5 fee per trip for non-members. DMAS members are eligible to attend programs free of charge. Membership applications are available at www.deltamuseum.ca.
How to get rich...for teens!
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2 -3 p.m. -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56th St. Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Still in high school or starting at university? The friendly staff from RBC will answer all your questions about budgeting, paying for school, credit cards, and saving so you can retire as soon as possible!
Tuesday, Aug. 25 -7 p.m., St. David's Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Ambassadors Toastmasters meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Guests/new members always welcome. Learn to speak more proficiently and comfortable in front of others in a safe, encouraging place. For questions, call Susan 604-786-5404.
A Writers' Group meets Thursday, Aug. 27, 10:30 -12 noon -Tsawwassen Library, 1321A -56 Street. Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers.
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 Gymnastics will be hosting a free event outside of its gym at 4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent Aug. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Weather permitting. www.deltagymnastics.com.
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].
Seniors
KinVillage Travel Coquitlam casino trips -$7. Aug. 24 and Oct. 5. Call 604-943-0225.
Special Events
Car boot sale, hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association, is set for Aug. 22, 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 Sept. 12.
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
The Tsawwassen Library's Ukulele Jam will be at the Ladner's Memorial Park, 5010-47th Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Bring your uke and enjoy the outdoor acoustics!
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).
