The Mountain Spruce Community Centre has announced that their catered Christmas Dinner will be on Saturday, Dec. 7. Make note of the date and stay tuned for when tickets will become available. Do NOT reserve yet.
A few spaces remain in the pottery workshop from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. Instructed by Sun Spirit Studio’s Cindy Faulkner, you will make your own bowl or yarn bowl. The fee is $62. Check for space with Shannon at 604-617-7863, then e-transfer to mtnspruce@gmail.com
MSCC will hold its Remembrance Day Service from 10:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11 at the centre, 7571 Pettyjohn Road, Sulphurous Lake. The service welcomes residents from all over, and is generally held outdoors.
They also ask that residents reach out to mtnspruce@gmail.com if they have any ideas/requests for new workshops!
Interlakes Community Centre (ICC)
ICC is preparing for Christmas Giftboxes which are provided to those in need. Food or cash donations can be dropped off at the hall between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays or, if you need to arrange something other, call Crista at 250-593-4869. All basic canned goods are in demand, plus cereals, toiletries, pet foods, school lunch “snacks” and gift cards. E-transfer donations can be sent to interlakescommunity1@outlook.com with “hampers” in the memo. To receive a tax receipt, include your name and mailing address.
If you, or anyone you know at Interlakes (Lac Des Roches through to, but not including Lone Butte—plus Deka District) could use a little help this year, contact Susan Pizzuto at 778-908-3924 or email susan.pizzuto@gmail.com. Residents of Deka District may contact Joyce McGregor at 250-644-7540.
FYI: In 2023, 20 different 100 Mile organizations collected donations for Christmas! ICC is the only one providing Christmas cheer to the entire Interlakes area, so please support them.
ICC’s many Pickle Ball players have their inaugural tournament this weekend (Oct. 5/6) on the smart new courts. Drop by and support your favourite team!
Creative Kids is back! Karma Sohn and Erica Lemak run this enterprising program for homeschoolers aged four to 12. This year, it’s every other Monday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This month it takes place on Oct. 7 and 21. Class fee is via a punch card system, $10 per class.
Lake Thyme Floral will hold a Pumpkin Floral workshop from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10. The fee of $45 includes all materials. Call 250-593-4869 to reserve.
ICC’s Christmas Craft Fair is Nov. 9. All indoor space is full, but you can reserve outdoor vendor space, or go on the indoor waiting list, by contacting Mai at 250-593-9842 or at martinandmai@telus.net
ICC is hosting a Singles Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 21 for those who are alone. Contact Crista at 250-593-4869 to let them know that you plan to attend.
Sheridan Lake Market will be closing for the season, probably in mid October. All products except tobacco products and lottery tickets, are 10 per cent off until closure.
Greetings
Birthday blessings to Carolyn Charlton.
Wedding anniversary congratulations are sent for: Nicki & Pete Bonter’s 32nd; Sharon & Jim Chislett’s 64th; Paul & Celine Desaulniers’ 58th; and Marsha & Dennis McCoy’s 54th.
Calendar
Pickleball Tournament at ICC: Oct. 5 to 6. Spectators welcome!
Creative Kids at ICC: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 7 and 21; see above.
Log Cabin Quilters meet on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ICC. Oct. 9, 23, and 30 are for Community Quilting; Oct. 16 is members only.
Pottery Workshop (bowl) at MSCC: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10. Fee $62. RSVP mtnspruce@gmail.com to see if space remains.
Pumpkin Floral Workshop at ICC: 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10; see above.
Cardio at ICC: 9 a.m., Fridays, Oct. 11/18; and 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 13.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, Oct. 11 and 25.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19.
Bingo at ICC: Last one till 2025! 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20. Doors open at noon. Cash only. 19+. Carry over: $1,224.
Darts/Games Night (19+) at MSCC: 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets must be purchased in advance. E-transfer $5 to mtnspruce@gmail.com No refunds.
Lone Butte Christmas Craft Fair at Lone Butte Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 2/3. Vendors requiring space should contact: Heidi Meier LBHLCA@gmail.com
Interlakes Christmas Craft Fair at ICC: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9; see above.
Remembrance Day Service at MSCC: 10:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11; see above.
Murder Mystery Dinner at ICC: Saturday, Nov. 30. Stay tuned!!
Christmas Dinner at MSCC: Dec. 7; see above.
Singles Christmas Dinner at ICC: Saturday, Dec. 21; see above.