In the Community

Editor's note: Kai Nestman of Sechelt will be participating in the Rotary Global Peace Forum in Hawaii, Jan. 25 to 27, through a partnership with the Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast Quilters Guild recently partnered with the Salvation Army's Camp Sunrise in order to sew donated material into curtains for three of the camp's cabins.

With the New Year here, many people are looking to turn over a new leaf, start a new chapter or make a fresh start.

If a close friend told you she has dementia, would you avoid her for fear of being embarrassed by what she might say or do? If you answered "yes," you're not alone.

The team at Coastal Weddings and Events together with a team of businesses will host a bridal fair and fashion show this Saturday, Jan. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sechelt Seniors Centre.

"So this [was] Christmas. And what have you done?" John Lennon posited in one of his songs. Well, Sunshine Coasters did a lot of good at the Feliz Navidad Garage Sale in December at the Gibsons United Church.

Clint and Irene Davy of Gibsons Wildlife Rehab Centre have been rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured animals on the Coast for 25 years, but now they find themselves in need.

For the second time, Coast car enthusiasts Brent and Kareen Stewart have been selected to have one of their vintage muscle cars in the prestigious Snap-On Tools snapshots calendar.

Each year BC Children's Hospital emergency department sees hundreds of children and youth for injuries resulting from winter sports.

For the 17th consecutive year, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society held its annual Lighting the Memories event on New Year's Day, Jan. 1 at Snickett Park in Sechelt.