Thanks to President of the Friends of the Nanoose Bay Library Centre Society, Victoria Kirk and her team for such a warm welcome during the Nanoose Library Centre’s celebration of "50 years of turning pages" on Saturday. The old log building is iconic and the volunteer energy is legendary on Vancouver Island. The library is sustained entirely through its user fee of $6, hall rentals and a recycling program. Its collection includes all the latest best sellers, DVDs and a nice selection of used books for sale. The celebration had something for everybody, including a wonderful historical presentation of the Library and a very sociable llama! Congratulations to the board and volunteers for keeping this amazing community asset is such beautiful shape.
Poppy Flag Raising Ceromony
Thank you to the Qualicum Legion #76 for inviting me to attend the Poppy Flag raising ceremony and Poppy Campaign Kickoff for 2023 on Friday. Every year from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada's Veterans and remember those who scarified for the freedoms we enjoy today.
The Poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, and the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund, which helps military an RCMP veterans and their families. Thanks to QB Legion Poppy Campaign Chair Arlene King an outgoing Poppy Campaign Chair Bruce Ballingal for their service.