In the Community

A Viking Star cruise to explore ancient Mediterranean civilizations begins with an excursion to Delphi. Departing Piraeus, Greece, our coach skirts Athens and heads northwest.

Not for profit societies like the Lions, Elks and Legions are slowly disappearing across the country.

Coast Car Co-op supporters won big at the transportation raffle draw, held Nov. 5 at Frank West Hall in Elphinstone.

Last week I wrote about the tour I took to Flanders recently.

Back by popular demand, Canadian guitarist and songwriter Mark Crissinger will perform at Coopers Green Hall, this Saturday Nov. 17. Join Crissinger and his band for an all-ages blues dance party from 8 to 11 p.m.

This Sunday, Nov. 18, Sunshine Coast BCSPCA hosts a fundraiser called Pints for Paws, 5 to 8 p.m. at the 101 Brewhouse and Distillery in Gibsons. You can purchase advance tickets for $20 at spca.bc.

FortisBC has once again teamed up with the Sechelt Downtown Business Association (SDBA) to draw attention to the importance of energy efficiencies to our members, our community and the environment.

The Hopkins Branch of the Sunshine Coast Hospital Auxiliary held their annual Fall Bazaar on Nov. 3. On offer were lots of baking, crafts and some very fabulous jewelry. All proceeds will go to enhance healthcare on the Coast.

The news channels are aflutter (or is it atwitter) with the news that a Mandarin duck has been sighted in Central Park in New York City and is attracting crowds of thousands.

Rev. Brian and Joanne Carnahan have recently arrived from Caledon East, Ont., to join Bethel’s family as their lead pastor.