Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and their families enjoyed a Christmas party, Dec. 21.
A potluck supper was followed by a gift exchange, which created much merriment when, in turn, guests were able to "steal" someone else's gift.
School news
Bridge Lake Community School (BLCS) starts the year off with children's crafts with Kathleen Loft at 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 9 and 23.
A new session of Yoga will run on Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5 with Cambria of Fitness4You. The course must be prepaid and registered, as drop-ins will no longer be permitted.
Dog obedience recommences in February. A beginner's class runs at 5:30 p.m., followed by an advanced class at 6:30 on Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25. A minimum of five participants is required for each course, and the registration deadline is Jan. 28.
To register for classes, or for information, call BLCS co-ordinator Gail Larson at 250-593-4351.
Special wishes
Get well wishes go to Joice Jenewein as she recovers from surgery, while birthday bubbly goes to Doris Powell for today (Jan. 8).
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Kids Space meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 10 at Interlakes Hall. All children to age 12 are welcome.
• BLCS Book Club meets at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 11 to discuss Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King. Call 250-593-2264 for venue.
• BLCS meets 1:30 p.m., Jan. 13 at the school.
• Log Cabin Quilters meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Jan. 15 at Interlakes Hall.
• Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department quarterly meeting is at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19. All firefighters are requested to attend.