In the Community

As my Canada World Youth (CWY) exchange in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Québec continues, the time left for my Canadian phase is quickly disappearing. Preparations have already begun for Bénin, and our volunteer projects are coming to an end.

On Sunday, Oct. 18, a unique event happened at Coopers Green in Halfmoon Bay. A nice fire was built at Coopers Green and a large copper kettle placed on top. Into the kettle went 14 gallons of applesauce, prepared from local apples the day before.

The world's most liveable community needs a liveable planet. On Saturday, Oct.

The former RCMP centre on Dolphin Street has been unused for many years now.

The Gibsons Live Poets Society presents a reading by Joe Denham and John Pass on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society holds its annual Trees are Terrific Festival, a chance for everyone to enjoy and learn about trees.

The fall reading series of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council continues on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m.

This week marks an amazing milestone for Howe Sound Pulp and Paper (HSPP) - its 100th birthday.

A Thanksgiving weekend tradition continues with the ninth annual Gibsons Fall Fair this weekend. Dave and Betty Wells have generously provided a fantastic venue for thepast nine years to host this event.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Sechelt Longhouse, the Sunshine Coast Childcare Providers Association (SCCCPA) gave its deepest appreciation to four well-deserving honourees: Marg Pearson, Anita Bathgate, Lori Dixon and Jocelyn deVries.