At the general meeting on Jan. 20, the newly elected officers of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #261-Forest Grove were sworn in by Cariboo Zone Commander Vivian MacNeil who acts as liaison between command and Legion branches in Wells, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Forest Grove, 100 Mile House and Clinton.
Jim Tindale continues serving as president, John Melnyk was elected vice-president, Doug Smith took on the duties of secretary and also acts as service officer, Linda Smith remains treasurer and Adam Cummings continues to serve as sergeant at arms.
The directors are Anita and Graham Coombe, Jerry Billups, Wayne Gilchrist, Ed Kennedy, Chuck Kyler and Mike Smith.
Curling Funspiel
The Forest Grove ’94 Lions invite businesses and the public to team up and join in the upcoming Open Mixed Funspiel at the curling rink/community hall on Feb. 21 – starting time to be advised.
The minimum age for participation is 13, registration is $100 per team or $25 per person, which includes dinner – catered for by the Burger Sisters – and games are four ends, with a minimum of three games per team.
There are cash prizes to be won for first and second place, and the remaining teams will be entered into a draw for an additional cash prize.
Burgers and food are available throughout the day, and spectators are most welcome. Dinner for non-curlers is $10 per person.
For more information, contact Romy Babuin on 250-397-2437.
Dinner/dance
The Forest Grove and District Recreation Society is putting on a Valentine’s Day dinner and dance at the community hall on Feb. 14 – all profits go towards paying for a new roof.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner starts at 7, with the Jammers inviting everybody to dance and enjoy their music from 8 p.m. onwards.
For more information, contact Wendy Clarke on 250-397-2452.