In the Community

On Sunday, Nov. 18, quilting friends from the group Fat Quarters met at Rockwood to celebrate the 95th birthday of Vera Nelson, front row third from right. Vera continues to quilt and contributes five to 10 baby quilts per month.

Gibsons Landing Heritage Society president Inge Hardman and Smitty’s Oyster House owner Stafford Lumley hold a cheque representing this year’s donation of $1,950 from the seventh annual Oyster Shuckfest for Heritage Playhouse.

Good Birding

It was a packed November meeting of the Elpinstone Community Association. New Area E Director Donna McMahon gave a run-down of the committees of the SCRD and how to find out the agendas.

Christmas time in the Harbour is here! This Friday, Nov. 30, celebrate the start of the festive season at the Tree Lighting in downtown Madeira Park at 5 p.m. There will be fun and merriment and delicious hot chocolate at Euspiria Café.

Tonight at Halfmoon Bay School, Tween Night is Movie and Popcorn Night, Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for students in grades 5 to 7. Drop in fee is $5. Friday, Dec.

On Nov.

You’re never too young to be a community-minded citizen. Eight-year-old Cody Kelso decided on his own he wanted to support his community by doing a food drive in his neighbourhood in Tuwanek. On Sunday, Nov.

Habitat for Humanity

It’s Grey Cup weekend! Come celebrate this Canadian tradition at the Pender Harbour Legion this Sunday, Nov. 25. The party starts at 2 p.m.