In the Community

I had a chance to chat recently with Rick Andrews who, along with his wife Terry, runs the Highland Centre for music. Residents of Elphinstone for many years, the Andrews began building and developing the property in 2010.

The Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary Thrift Store generates about $450,000 a year which is donated to support the Sechelt Hospital and other healthcare services on the Sunshine Coast.

The rain did not dampen the spirits of all those involved in the annual Food Drive to support food banks on the Sunshine Coast.

The Women’s Counselling Service, a program of Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (SCCSS) is launching Connections a new, facilitated weekly support group for women who have experienced or are experiencing abuse in intimate relationships.

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 858 Skookumchuk Squadron (Sunshine Coast) hosted their third annual All About Flight Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Sechelt Airport. Although cloudy weather inhibited some planes from attending from points in rural B.C.

Gibsons United Church

Community Services Society

Fall is here and so are the season’s festivities. This Saturday, Sept. 29, the Legion hosts its very popular ham, turkey meat draw and pie auction starting at 3:15 p.m.

Halfmoon Bay Fire Department’s annual 10k run is set for Sept. 30.

Part 1 of this article appeared in last week’s Coast Reporter, Sept. 14. Travelling in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland this summer, I crossed borders and yet found more similarities than differences.