Deka Lake & District Volunteer Fire Department’s (DLDVFD) door-to-door food drive on Nov. 1 netted some 1,000 pounds of non-perishables for Interlakes Christmas Giftboxes, plus $498.18 in cash.
Tom Nash, Dave Gardner, Gary Biro, Joyce McGregor and Steve Colbert, Chris and Candace Rottluff, and Montana Forster drove around Deka, Higgins and Sulphurous lakes to gather the items.
Of particular note is that DLDVFD has happily welcomed Joyce McGregor, its first female firefighter in many a moon.
Fire practices are now 10 a.m. on the first Sunday, and 6:30 p.m. on the third and last Tuesdays of each month.
Ladies auxiliary news
DLDVFD Ladies Auxiliary’s (LA) Nov. 4 meeting welcomed new members Val Dennison and Erica Lechner.
The ladies moved to donate some $4,000 to DLDVFD to replace worn-out headlamps.
The LA does not meet in December except for its Christmas party, so the next meeting is Jan. 13, 2016.
Snowmobiling news
Interlakes Snowmobile Club’s Meet and Greet meeting on Nov. 18 is at the Armstrongs, 6069 Horse Lake Rd. (enter from the back.)
They are having pizza at 6 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7, so those who wish to eat need to call Jeanne McCartney in advance at 250-395-3557 to ensure sufficient food. Everyone is welcome.
Ladies-only auction
Jeanne Pittet, 7621 Lee Rd. in Bridge Lake, is having another ladies-only auction on Nov. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Just bring five or six items you would like to dispose of and find something you’ve always wanted! Jeanne’s home is wheelchair accessible. For further information, call her at 250-593-4308.
Calendar
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• Kids Space meets 3 p.m., Nov. 13 at Interlakes Community Centre (ICC).
• Roe Lake Christmas Bazaar goes 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 15 at ICC. You can fill your Christmas list and maybe win a door prize.
• Knotty Ladies Appliqué Group meets noon-3 p.m., Nov. 16. Call 250-593-4070 for venue.
• Highway 24/Interlakes Lions meet 6:30 p.m., Nov. 16 at ICC.
• Log Cabin Quilters meet 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 18 at ICC.
• Interlakes Community Association meets 7 p.m., Nov. 25 at ICC.