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Yard sale time upon us again

Community news happening around the 70 Mile area of the South Cariboo

The South Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department ladies auxiliary will hold its annual garage and bake sale on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new fire hall on South Green Lake Road.

There will be baked goods, books, housewares and much more.  If you have stuff to sell, you can rent a table for $10.

The hotdog stand will be there and coffee is free. For information, call Margo at 250-456-2106.

 

Fire call

On April 22, the 70 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department (70MHVFD) was called out to attend to a semi-trailer.

The truck was on Highway 97 at Cunningham Road and smoke was visible from some of the tires. The firefighters cooled down the affected areas with minimal damage to the truck.

 

Poker tourney

The 70MHVFD will hold a poker tournament on May 12 at the 70 Mile Community Hall.

Doors open at 11 a.m. and play starts at 1 p.m. Food will be available. To register, call Elaine at 250-456-7391.

 

SMAC meeting

The next Seventy Mile Access Centre (SMAC) general meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on May 9 at the centre. Everyone is welcome.

 

Bingo time

The next 70MHVFD bingo will be held May 10 at SMAC.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and play starts at 7.  For more information, call Vic at 250-456-2321.

 

Bookmobile

The Thompson Nicola bookmobile will be in the area on May 3.

It will be at the South Green Lake Fire Hall from 10 to 11 a.m., and will be at the 70 Mile General Store from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.