Mountain Spruce Community Centre’s (MSCC) new insurance permits including liquor for up to four events per month. Hence, they ask at which events members would choose to have beer, coolers, wines, and ciders available.
MSCC sincerely appreciates those who support their recycling programme, which makes a huge difference in allowing them to provide affordable events and activities, whilst also permitting improvements at the hall and park. Residents may also drop their recycling off at Interlakes dump, from which they share the proceeds on alternate weeks with Deka Lake & District Ratepayers.
Parkside Art Gallery
Long-time residents will remember Birgit Bienek, who lived at Sulphurous Lake in the 90s. Now, until Nov. 9, you can enjoy her show of soapstone animal carvings at Parkside Gallery, where she and acrylic artist Dawn Miller, are sharing, The Qi of Art: Inspired by Nature.
Always an artist in many different media, Birgit commented to the Free Press that she loved soapstone carving from the first moment: “A chunk of stone doesn't really look like anything but, as you work on it through sanding and polishing it, it reveals its beauty…”
Ladies of the Cariboo Lakes (LCL)
Initiated in Autumn 2021 by Deka’s Karen Godfrey and Sheridan’s Lisa May Whitehead, the Ladies of the Cariboo Lakes collects donations for “backpacks filled with new, essential daily-use products” for at-risk people in 100 Mile House. Happily, they have expanded their donations to include Interlakes Community Centre’s (ICC) Christmas Giftboxes.
Residents of any local lake can receive LCL’s explanatory letter and list of specifically required items by e-mailing theladiesofthecariboolakes@gmail.com
Donations can be dropped off at Lisa’s home at 7118 Boulanger Road, Sheridan, phone 778-288-2737; or Lorna’s home at 7424 Burgess Road, Deka Lake, phone 250-593-2320. If you prefer they do the shopping, they joyfully accept cash and will “fill in the holes.”
Everyone meets to “build the backpacks” from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 10 at Lisa’s home.
Interlakes Community Centre (ICC)
ICC’s Murder Mystery Dinner is on Saturday, Nov. 30. Doors open at 5 p.m. and guests must be seated by 5:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person, including dinner, the game and one drink. Tickets are limited to 80 and must be paid for via e-transfer to interlakesrodeo@outlook.com by Nov. 18. Ensure that your e-mail address is included, so ICC can send you the information required for your character—so you can prepare for the mystery evening! Prizes include Best Ugly Christmas Sweater and Best-Dressed Character.
ICC’s inaugural pickleball tournament was an overwhelming success with 28 players and many spectators. Congrats go to Advanced winners, Carney Myers & Roger Casellato; and Intermediate winners, Linda Kliewer & Dolores Casellato; and warmest thanks to organizers and scorers.
The Dec. 21 Singles Dinner is actually a Seniors and Singles dinner for those who are alone over the holidays; call 250-593-4869 if you wish to attend.
Line dancing, led by Lynn Gerwing (250-593-0136) is back from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Dec. 17.
There is no Repair Cafe in October or December, but there is one on Nov. 25.
Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department Society Food Drive
The Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) is also doing a Food Drive for Interlakes Christmas Giftboxes this year. They ask that their residents take donations of non-perishable foods or cash to any one of IVFD’s three fire halls on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Condolences
Friends send deepest sympathy to Les Poirier and family, on the Sept. 19 loss of his wife, Isabelle, who had battled cancer for many years. A Celebration of Life was held on Oct. 12.
Calendar
Line Dancing at ICC: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays; see above.
Gentle Flow Yoga at MSCC: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, Oct. 25, Nov. 8/23. None in December. $4 fee includes drop-in fee.
Poker is back at ICC: 6.30 p.m., Oct. 26. Play starts 7 p.m. sharp. Buy-in $10 plus $2 for the hall. Donations for Christmas Giftboxes are warmly welcomed. Info from Jeanne, 250-593-4308.
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.
Interlakes Horse Club at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds: Hallowe’en Spooktacular, 10 a.m., Oct. 26. Non-members welcome to ride. Spectators welcome.
High Tea at High Ground Cafe, Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.. Must reserve at: highgroundlb.ca or 250-706-0034.
Log Cabin Quilters meet on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ICC. Oct. 30 and Nov. 13 are for Community Quilting. Nov. 6 is for members only.
Lone Butte Christmas Craft Fair at Lone Butte Community Hall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday/Sunday, Nov. 2/3. Vendor space is full.
Cardio at ICC: 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5—beginners. 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8.
Deka District Food Drive for ICC Christmas Giftboxes: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. Please deliver food/cash to either Deka or Sulphurous Firehalls.
Creative Kids at ICC: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays, Nov. 4 and 18.
Interlakes Christmas Craft Fair at ICC: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9.
Remembrance Day Service at MSCC: 10:40 a.m., Monday, Nov. 11.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16; none in December. $2 drop-in fee.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25; see above.
Hall Decorating at MSCC: 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29. Come help!
Pet (+) Photos at MSCC: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30. Call/text Shannon at 604-617-7863 to book a time slot.
Murder Mystery Dinner at ICC: Saturday, Nov. 30; see above.
Christmas Dinner at MSCC: Dec. 7. Stay tuned!
IVFD Food Drive: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 14 at all three fire halls; see above.
Singles/Seniors Christmas Dinner at ICC: Saturday, Dec. 21. Call 250-593-4869 if you wish to attend.
