The annual Roe Lake Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 17 was a great success.
In addition to dozens of vendors with unique products, there was lots of baking. which is always popular. All-day carol-singing was accompanied by Ginny Alexander, and Santa (aka Graham Allison) came too, accompanied by photographer Monika Paterson for "pictures with Santa."
Hourly door prizes went to Gun Granberg, new resident Lorraine Simpkins, Lynda Weese and Doug Canty.
Having a ball
Interlakes Carpet-Bowlers (ICB) and Highway 24/lnterlakes Lions hosted their annual Pennies for Diabetes Tournament, Nov. 5, at Interlakes Hall.
This was originally conceived by the late Lion Dee Eades, to provide camperships for children with diabetes.
With competitors coming from Kamloops, Barriere, Little Fort, Ashcroft, 100 Mile, Clearwater and Interlakes, six carpets were out, with 48 people (12 teams) playing at once. They all had a great time, and raised a handsome $500 for the cause. At this tournament, players do not play with their own club, but are in mixed-up teams.
Congratulations go to the winners: Leah Fowler and Anke Zijderveld of Little Fort; Maria Browning of Kamloops; and Howard Nelson from Clearwater.
Although invited, Lillooet players have been unable to attend due to weather and road conditions and ICB is considering holding this tournament in October next year, in the hopes that Lillooet can finally attend.
Giftbox assembly
Interlakes Christmas Giftboxes will be assembled and delivered from Interlakes Hall on Dec. 21. Anyone who could use a little help this year, or knows someone else who could, should contact Donna Jarvis at 250-593-4541.
Scary moment
Roe Lake and District Recreation Commission was delighted to have all six stalls decorated at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds Halloween Haunted Stables, and the evening afforded great fun for all attendees.
Mention must go to the Highway 24/lnterlakes Lions Club, whose amazing stall won the highly-coveted "Scary Stall Award."
Winter birds
Where are all the birds?
We have one pair of chickadees and an occasional grey jay and woodpecker, instead of flocks of them waiting their turn, or fighting their way into the bird feeder. It is most disconcerting.
Celebrations
Birthday bubbly goes to Joan Hanzel, Jenny Ostlund, Aaron Durand, John Frame; and 10 huge balloons for Brittanie Schroeder's "double digit” birthday on Dec. 7.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• Crib, Deka Fire Hall, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 6.
• Teen Space meets at Interlakes Hall, 10 a.m., Dec. 7 to make gingerbread houses. All youth aged 12 and up are welcome.
• Bridge Lake Community School meets 7 p.m., Dec. 9 at the school.
• Kids Space/Teen Space Christmas Potluck Supper and Pageant is slated for Dec. 11 at Interlakes Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Every one is welcome.
• Deka Christmas Family Bingo, Deka Fire Hall, Dec. 11. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. play starts at 7.
• Interlakes Snowmobile Club meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 11 at Wildmans Family Dining & Lounge.
•13 to 93 next meet at 5 p.m., Dec. 13 at 7895 Dean Rd., Bridge Lake.