Joe Bazan is currently holding the principal’s position at Lac la Hache Elementary as Steve Carpenter is off on medical leave.
Bazan says the students launched “Jump Rope for Heart” on Jan. 13, with an introduction to all of the students and the distribution of the pledge sheets. The culmination of the event is slated to occur on Feb. 14 at the school gym. Students are practising their jump rope skills daily in the gym.
School news
A winter carnival is being organized as part of the French program and it’s scheduled to be held on Feb. 9.
The community is invited to attend, participate and volunteer to help with the wide variety of events planned. There will be an emphasis on the culture and history of the special day celebrated in Quebec.
If you would like to help, call the school at 250-396-7230 and ask for Cindy.
There are basketball tournaments to be held at the Bridge Lake Elementary, as well as a possible volleyball tourney in Horsefly, but the dates have not yet been confirmed.
Pioneer Centre
Cal Wilson is organizing a monthly acoustic-only bluegrass sing-along jam session at the Pioneer Centre on the fourth Sunday of the month, from 1 to 4 p.m.
It is open to anyone in Lac la Hache and area who wishes to join in, and spectators are welcome to come out to sing along or just enjoy the music. Folks can reach Cal at 250-396-4989 to get more information.
The first session was held this past Sunday, and they are looking forward to next month’s jam.
Square dancing is on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. with rounds
Community Club
The Lac la Hache Community Club is holding its election of officers on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Folks are invited to come out and become part of the community club, as there are many things planned for the coming year and it is nice to get some fresh new ideas and a fresh outlook at what things can and are happening in our community.
Bingo has returned Wednesday nights now that the weather has warmed up. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo starts at 7.
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If you have any news you would like to share with the community, please e-mail me at llhnews@gmail.com or give me a call at 250-395-0918.