In the Community

It was a successful sale of local art, and also an exercise in co-operative fundraising.

Julia Smith is a member of a small, amazing group of people who have the potential to change our planet for the better. Her story is one that gives hope in a world of strife and hardship.

This Saturday (Jan. 22), the Sechelt Public Library is introducing its newest collection -Living Books - members of our community who have interesting stories to tell, skills to share and information about wonderful adventures.

Student artists from across B.C. will showcase their impressions of important environmental issues through a province-wide Earth Day art show and competition.

Editor's note: West Sechelt Elementary School played host to a unique presentation from Dr. Glen Chilton recently. Grade 7 student Emma Brisbois provided this story about the presentation.

Unit 12 Halfmoon Bay, of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific (CCGA-P), has just passed its safety audit with the resulting gold sticker being firmly affixed to the Ken Moore, the Unit's fast response vessel.

While Haiti is still suffering, donations from the Coast have made a difference in the past year.

"Watch us go" is the motivating slogan behind the Gibsons' Toastmasters group, Morningstars. The members take the idea literally. They are planning a community walk this Saturday, Jan. 15, starting at 10 a.m.

Building on the success of its first day of listening event, the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives is hosting a second event on Friday, Jan. 21.

As part of Family Literacy Week celebrations, the Sechelt Public Library is hosting a their annual birthday party for all babies born in 2010. Babies and their families are invited to take part in the festivities on Saturday Jan.