For many years, the children at the Forest Grove Elementary School have been playing on a few outdated pieces of playground equipment.
With vandalism and wear, some of the playground’s components have disappeared, leaving swings, a slide and climbing apparatus that is of little use to the children.
A fundraising campaign for new equipment began with the sale of Purdy’s chocolates. The school’s recycling program will provide some funds. Other projects are being considered.
Suggestions and donations would be most welcome. The contact person is CPAC president Michelle Haretzmuller at 250-397-2276.
Community Christmas concert
Do you want to make your Christmas merry and bright?
The Community Christmas Concert will put a smile on your face and a carol in your heart. From the wee folks of SmartStart to performers from the community, it’s always a joy. It happens at the school on Dec. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m.
If you’d like to take part in the concert, please contact Kerry Tunnacliffe by Dec.5 at 250-397-2085.
Seniors Christmas dinner
Once again, Christmas season in the Grove kicks off with the annual seniors dinner put on by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
This year’s dinner on Dec. 3 at the Legion will be the 40th prepared by the ladies. Happy hour is at 4 p.m. Dinner will be at 5, followed by music and entertainment.
Seniors residing from Eagle Creek to Gateway are invited to attend. Tickets are available at Forest Grove Store, the Legion, F G Post Office and Canim Lake Store.
Auxiliary president Pat Fitzel expressed the group’s appreciation for the background work Sylvia Griffith does every year to prepare for the dinner. Long before the event, she arranges for donations of food from sponsors and works on details that make the dinners such a success.
A letter for children
The other day Viv Loiselle at the post office received a letter from Santa Claus.
This is what it said, “Dear Children, Last year some of you forgot to send me a Christmas letter. Your letters help me remember what you would like for Christmas. So please write a letter or ask your mom or dad to write one for you.
Drop it off at the post office. You don’t need a stamp. Viv will send it to me. Love, Santa.”
Santa’s address is Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO.
Children’s Christmas party
The Forest Grove Volunteer Fire Department (FGVFD) members will be hosting their annual Christmas party for children up to12 years on Dec. 16 at the fire hall. Doors open at 11:30, lunch is at noon.
While the children are enjoying their lunch, Santa will be landing in a field outside the Grove. He and his sleigh will ride to the party on the top of a fire truck. Santa will have a present and a photo for every child.
Note to parents: Space for this popular event is limited so please call Wendy by Dec. 10 at 250-397-2452 to register your child. BYOG - $15 limit.
If you have Christmas decorations that you no longer want, please consider donating them to the fire department or school.
Photographer needed
The FGVFD is looking for a photographer to go on calls with the crew.
If you are interested, please contact fire chief Bob Felker at 250-397-2393 or deputy chief Ron Lister at 250-397-2302.
On Dec. 7, folks with Christmas shopping on their minds are invited to stop by the Legion from 3 to 11 p.m.
Janet Brown has planned an evening of leisurely shopping for special gift items, crafts and unique stocking stuffers. Tables are by donation. Contact Janet at 250-395-3359.