Bridge Lake School's new Parent Advisory Committee executive includes co-presidents Denise Waldner (250-593- 4763) and Kris Verheul, secretary Sandy Law, and treasurer Manuela Betschart, and they are all looking toward to the 2013 dinner auction on Nov. 22.
By popular request, chefs Verheul and Ed Stacey will be back.
This event, the school's biggest fundraiser, provides field trips for the children.
The menu features barbecued chicken, rice, salad and buns – all for $10. Dessert trays will be available for purchase.
No minors are permitted.
Auction viewing is at 5 p.m.; dinner begins at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m.
A good selection of auction items of differing values will be available. Admission to only the auction is $1.
This event always sells out, so get your tickets soon, from the school, Bridge Lake Store, or The Country Pedlar.
Donations to the auction would be much appreciated and can either be left at the school or call Denise to arrange for pickup.
Thanksgiving sale
Sulphurous Lake District Volunteer Firefighters Association's annual Thanksgiving Sale on Oct. 12 saw visitors from all over, coming especially for baked goods, yard-sale stuff and puzzles.
Forum planned
The newly-formed Interlakes Economic Association (IEA) is hosting a huge Interlakes community forum at Interlakes Hall on Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event is free, including lunch and beverages.
Reservations are required as space is limited; e-mail levick@bcinternet.net or call 250-593-4777.
A detailed agenda is available at www.interlakeseconomicassociation.net.
The IEA executive includes president Dianne Lawson, first vice-president Gordon Ross, second vice-president Steven Brown, secretary Cheryl Levick, treasurer Anneli Goheen, membership Helga Zeiner, and directors Bob Goheen and Harold Mobbs. Manuela Betschart represents the Fishing Highway 24 Destination Marketing Organization.
There are several committees, any one of which would welcome help. These include Job Creation; Membership; Trail Enhancement; Arts, Culture and Events; Tourism and Events; Health and Wellness; and Agriculture and Ranching. Call Dianne at 250-819-0558 if you wish to assist any of the above committees.
Clean sweep
It's time to clean your chimney.
Brushes must be of the correct size and material in order to do the job effectively. Also, put a new battery in your smoke alarm.
Local volunteer fire departments have free smoke alarms, which they will install for you if necessary.
Celebrations
A very happy 18th birthday today (Oct. 23) goes to Kendall Wilcox, and congratulations go to Giorgia Lanzoni who becomes a teenager on Oct. 28. Birthday bubbly also goes to Marion Mickelsen, Jean Nixdorf and Diana Souther.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Today (Oct. 23) is the deadline to reserve tickets for Deka Ladies Auxiliary's annual Fall Dinner dance on Oct. 26. Adults pay $12; children aged six to 12 pay $6; wee ones eat for free. Call this writer.
• Quilts for 100 Mile Chemo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 24 at Interlakes Hall. All interested parties are welcome.
• Teen Space meets 5:30 to 8 p.m., Oct. 25 at Interlakes Hall. All youth aged 12 and over are welcome.
• Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 25.
• Special Halloween Card Night, Interlakes Hall, 7 p.m., Oct. 26.
• Cariboo Regional District two public hearings, Oct. 29, at Interlakes Hall: for Canavan, Deka Lake at 7 p.m.; and for Gosling, Fawn Lake, at 7:30 p.m.
• Haunted Halloween Stables, Interlakes Rodeo Grounds, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 31.
• Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department door-to door food drive for Interlakes Christmas Giftboxes: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 3
• Call 250-593-0025 to reserve a $20 table at Nov. 17 Roe Lake Christmas Bazaar.