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Join family and friends to hear students from the World Music Summer Camp show what they've learned on drum marimba and dancing. Then Afro-Mumanzi, their instructors, will take to the Community Stage for a set. Bring a pot luck dinner contribution, utensils, and a deck chair to enjoy this informal outdoor concert. .
Served up by our fine Volunteer Fire Department - pancakes, sausages and all the trimmings. Bring the whole family, bring a friend. The best way to start a great Hi Neighbour Day!
In the Old Fire Hall, right next to the Hall - a show of fine work done by Erringtonians of all ages. If you'd like to help, or display your work, call Lane Franklin at (250)248-5724.
Now in the Community Park across from the Hall - fresh produce, local crafts, great food and lots of atmosphere. For the kids, There will be face painting to help kids get ready for the Parade. "Ask Alice" will entertain with bossa nova tunes from the new shell. An extra special event for this 42nd anniversary Hi Neighbour Day - the Great Zucchini Race at 11am. If you'd like to race your Zucchini, click Zucchini for the rules. For information on market stall rentals, call Susanne Vigneault at (250)954-2922.
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The Biggest Little Parade around - from beside the old school site on Grafton, round the corner and down Errington Road to the Hall. Kids - decorate your bike, parade a pet - adults, community groups, or local businesses create a float and join in! No need to register - just meet on Memorial Road next to the old school site at 11:30, ready to go.
Follow the Parade down to the Hall, watch the hi-jinx at the 'beauty' pagent and help choose "Ms Errington - 2011, have some lunch, served up by the ladies from the Hall Association, then wash it down with a cool brew from the bar.
From home-made wine, to deluxe dinners, to firewood or manure for your garden, there's something for everyone at the auction. Join in the bidding - get in the sprit! If you have something to donate, call Denise Schmidt (250)248-5685 or Janet Chomolok(250)248-2894.
The little ones can head for the Preschool downstairs in the Hall for some "reel" 16mm movies. On the Ball Field, the Leaders in Training crew from Recreation & Parks will be there with games and activities for school-aged kids. New this year, also on the Ball Field, there will be a demonstration by Errington Taekwondo for anyone interested.
Featuring Vancouver's Dal Hothi and the Headlines (www.indiangroove.com/) who mix high-energy bhangra beats from India with familiar pop-rock songs. Dance, sing and party to the dhol-fueled groove..This is a great way to end the day - the Hall will be hoppin'. Advance tickets only, none at the door - on sale at the Errington General Store, Cranky Dog in Parksville or Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach for $20.00.
Sorry, NO MINORS.
PLEASE NOTE: Proceeds from these events pay for the repair and maintenance of the Errington War Memorial Hall. The Hall, the Old Fire Hall and the Community Park are maintained by the Errington War Memorial Hall Association, a registered non-profit society and a registered charity.