CANADA DAY

Yup, it's coming up! And Chemainus Garden Residents have the opportunity of getting together on July 1st for a pot luck at the Pavilion. It starts at 3:00 p.m. or anytime thereafter.
You can bring a casserole, salad, dessert or appy to put on the table and share with neighbors.  It is BYOB for us all and bring the meat of your choice, as we have the grill there!

All the fun begins after the events planned at the Waterwheel Park in Chemainus, which start at 11:00 and end at 3:00. So we can pick and choose how we want to celebrate.  I encourage anyone who has never been to the Canada Day Celebration in Chemainus to take a stroll down and join in.  The cake is great and the company even better.  Get to know your wider neighborhood.  Be sure to check the Community Events Board at the Post Office site for times. It is listed there.

I must say that everyone that uses the dog park is helping to keep the "can" emptied and fresh.  For this I am truly thankful.
I talked to Linda Cleft and she is really put out ( rightly so) that there have been dog droppings left out near the picnic table.  She ran over some and will not be mowing if we don't try a little harder to make sure we pick up after pets.  I went down yesterday and put a roll of bags  by the gate for owners to use if they don't have one handy.  PLEASE.  This could be an issue that no one wants to deal with!!   It takes a human to open the gate in or out.  Check before you leave to make sure your dog is cleaned up after.  I and many others walk the dogs and pick up FIRST, before using the park. Since the signage that is there indicates that bags are available ( and they weren't), I made sure they ARE.  
 I asked Linda Kelly to please enforce the dog leash and pickup rules to campers.  She said they would, so I hope it happens!

'Nuff said.

The weather is continuing perfect, though a bit more rain wouldn't hurt.  The ponds are way down and, though it is time to cut them down we are all feeling our age and a variety of people are gone.  We are hoping that management will take care of it, though I haven't asked.  Maybe a petition??

 We welcome Louise ( Mary and Bill Squires' daughter) this week!  What a long trip.  We hope to see her at the July 1 celebration, but she may want to rest.  Anyway the "new lady" is Louise.

I still want to do an animal/owner interviews.  Could anyone that is willing to be interviewed and have photos taken of you and your pet please contact me?  my phone:  250 324 4230  or lvgmal@hotmail.com is my email.  I'd like to do one mid July, if possible.

Also, I have 4 Promoter's 2 for 1 coupons for the Chemainus Theatre productions.  This means you purchase one ticket and get a second for free.  When booking you MUST mention this is a PROMOTER'S 2 for 1 ticket, as they differ from the tickets that are sold in booklets to other societies.  These are directly from people who participate in the theatre by volunteering.  If you'd like one, contact me at the above numbers.

HAPPY CANADA  DAY



Leslie

JUNE!

CORN! and great Chili, dips and fiery beans with mellow potato salad.  What a feast was to be had on Saturday at Larry's place!

We were a little late ( the sign said 4:00 on) because Charles works till almost 6:00, but it was fine with all the others. 

Arrival

Mary and Harry with Connie

Warren Golding, Chemainus newsman 

we all voted for pineapple in chocolate instead of s'mores! mmmm

Larry's old friend, Warren Golding came with Connie and their little Yorkie.  It was great to meet them and we talked informally about Chemainus, it's future and how we fit into it.

Warren didn't know that we did not receive his paper and will put his CHEMAINUS COURIER in the news box for park model  owners and RV guests to peruse.  It is a free local paper and comes with all the news for a month at a time.  I have picked one up every

month since we came to Chemainus, as it deals with local items of importance to our local area and covers local events.

  This was Larry Duckworth's first "annual" Corn feed and I'd suggest that if you want a great time on a beautiful evening in the beginning of summer NEXT year that you make a real effort to attend!

I'd like to put in a plug here for an event happening on July 5 at the St. Michael All Angels church garden at 10:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.  The ladies of St Michael's  are hosting a STRAWBERRY TEA, which consists of a large helping of strawberry shortcake and whipping cream.  Included in the modest price is a choice of coffee, tea or juice. Since we redesigned the garden between the church and Willow Street Cafe we haven't had opportunity to use it publicly, so this will be our first chance!  Please feel welcome to take a look and have a refreshing break as you peruse the street Market happening that day. We will have tables set up in the garden and under the shady birch and oak trees that have stood over 80 years. Like the sign says ( and means)  COME   IN  AND  SET  A  SPELL!

 Will be posting signs too, for a reminder.

'sall for now!