In the Community

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Gibsons Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 109 celebrated its 80th anniversary last Sunday, Nov. 3. "We're the fourth oldest L.A. in B.C.," president Lera Schwindt told the 40 assembled guests.

Toastmasters International bills itself as the organization "where leaders are made" and local businesswoman, Dawn Miller couldn't agree more - for the past 30 years she has been an ardent fan of the many skills Toastmasters has given her.

Sunshine Coast Young Life is planning a reel night out at the movies this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Christ the King Community Church in Gibsons.

November marks national philanthropy month in Canada.

Tonight's (Friday) Nov. 1 meeting of the Sunshine Coast Natural History Society (SCNHS) will feature a presentation by Rand Rudland on a visit to Paraguay in South America.

The Hopkins Branch of St. Mary's Hospital/Health Care Auxiliary is hosting its annual Fall Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harmony Hall.

KidSport Sunshine Coast is thrilled to have the continued support of Sunshine Coast Lions Club. The Lions partnered with KidSport four years ago and since that time have made a commitment to sponsor Sechelt and area youth in any B.C.

The Canada-wide Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season - an annual initiative of Samaritan's Purse Canada - is starting now as thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups begin packing sho

As Sunshine Coast residents adorn their homes with ghosts, ghouls and witches, there may be some poor, misunderstood creatures lumped in with the frightening Halloween decorations - bats.

Next Saturday, Nov. 2, the Rotary Club of Pender Harbour will host its 12th annual Rotary Art Auction at the Garden Bay Hotel. This event has become a favourite night out for many and a chance to either start a collection or build on an existing one.