Bridge Lake Elementary School and Bridge Lake Community School Society (BLCS) held their annual Christmas Dinner Concert, Dec. 18.
A full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings was served to some 150 people at 5:30 p.m., with the concert following at 7.
The Grade 5-7 band, directed by Jasmine Kreschuk, opened the evening with several carols. For their finale, they called a stunned Peyton Kreschuk to the bandstand to sing Happy Birthday, as this was her fourth birthday.
The school’s production of A Western Ho Ho Ho Down included every student in the school, with narrators Logan Law and Hannah Valihora; Santa played by Antonio Valihora; and Dirk Verheul as the sheriff.
The younger girls’ “Pioneer Girls” act was particularly charming, while the older students produced an amazingly good square dance. Eventually, the “Bad Guys” turned good, and went to help a lost Santa find his way to their town, and on his arrival, everyone welcomed him and sang their hearts out to end the show.
Then, the “real” Santa arrived, complete with a sack of goodies for all the school children.
The organizing Committee also gratefully accepted donations of non-perishable food items for the Interlakes Christmas Giftboxes, which were assembled and distributed on Dec. 21.
Rezansoff showcase
Bridge Lake Librarian Brenda Tillyer is delighted to welcome Joan Rezansoff as guest artiste in the library’s Community Showcase for the month of January.
As coordinator of Loon Bay Saturday Summer markets, Joan’s creations are well known and appreciated.
“I’ve been crafting for over 20 years and things come and go,” says Joan.
“My display will specifically include silhouettes, wheat bags, doggie wipes – for wiping their little feet, and barrettes, and maybe other things.”
Book club
The BLCS Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 to discuss Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King. Call 250-593 2264 for venue.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Teen Space meets 5:30 to 8 p.m., Jan. 3 at Interlakes Hall. All youth aged 12 and up are welcome.
• Bridge Lake annual Bird Count is on Jan. 4. Call Wendy Marshall at 250-593-2327 if you wish to participate.
• Highway 24/Inter-lakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Jan. 6 at Interlakes Hall.
• Deka fire practice: 6:30 p.m., Jan. 7.
• Deka Ladies Auxiliary meets 10:30 a.m., Jan. 8 at Deka Fire Hall.
• Interlakes Snow-mobile Club meets 7 p.m., Jan. 8 downstairs at Wildman’s Family Dining & Lounge.
• BLCS meets 1:30 p.m., Jan. 13 at the school.
New year greeting
My warmest thanks to those who have kept my columns full all year and, now, I wish for you all:
Comfort in difficult times,
Smiles when sadness intrudes,
Rainbows to follow your dreams,
Laughter to kiss your lips,
Sunsets to warm your heart,
Gentle hugs when spirits sag,
Friends to brighten your days,
Beauty for your eyes to see;
And a very Happy New Year.