In the Community

Students at Chatelech and Pender Harbour Secondary schools tried to become the next CSI experts as Genome BC's Geneskool program visited classrooms in Sechelt and Pender Harbour this week.

The Booty Camp Girls successfully offered its second annual Boudoir Rouge fundraiser event, which took place at the Roberts Creek Hall last Saturday.

The Gibsons and District Public Library's annual general meeting is scheduled for this Monday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the library. The library is also looking for volunteers to help with its centennial celebration on March 29.

The SPCA and Humane Societies National Cupcake Day party is at the Earthfair Bookstore in downtown Madeira Park tomorrow Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and you are all invited.

This Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Halfmoon Bay residents are invited to the Halfmoon Bay Café for a neighborhood meet and greet hosted by Welcome Beach Community Association (WBCA) for free coffee and goodies along with live music.

Tonight,Friday, Feb. 21 come on down and enjoy Friday Night Live at the Roberts Creek Legion with Russell T and Band (featuring Graham Crowell), Ovee, Pamela Messner, Brett Wildeman and Danny Dolen.

Losing weight is a goal that many people have, but on its own is unlikely to make any difference in their lives. Indeed, the statement 'lose weight' can be misleading and result in nothing more than damaged self-esteem and reduced confidence.

Jennifer Stapleton of Sechelt nailed it at a nation-wide competition recently, bringing home gold from the Canada Nail Cup. Launched this year, the Canada Nail Cup is Canada's first professional nail competition.

Join UBC's Eagan Davis next Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. for the latest low-down on dirt at the Sparling Pavilion at the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden. Davis is a most entertaining, enthusiastic and down-to-earth speaker.

Capilano University's annual free scuba dive demonstration weekend brought members of the community to try diving for the first time. The event was hosted on Feb. 7 and 8 at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre.