In the Community

After an extensive search, Deltassist has a new executive director. Slinder Balaggan takes over from Doug Sabourin, who retired in the summer.

Clubs & Groups * Delta Talespinners meet at 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday at members' homes in South Delta to discuss and critique each other's prose. More information -Paul: 604-948-0682 or Jan: 604-946-8479.

Canadian Blood Services is asking new and current blood donors in South Delta to help return the national inventory to an optimal level. Canada's blood supply has declined throughout the summer and it's time to top it up.

Freshwave Ministries is hosting a fundraising dinner next month. The Ladner-based ministry serves the less fortunate in the Downtown Eastside, serving food and giving out groceries, clothing and other items.

Tsawwassen's Margaret Page has been elected to the board of directors of Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to teaching skills in communication and leadership.

For the sixth year running, the Guichon grandkids set up a roadside stand to sell corn and potatoes in support of Delta Hospital. This year the stand was held in late August at the Back Roads Family Farm Market run by Danielle and Alicia Guichon.

Public invited to Sunday's party

It's never too early to give your child a head start on reading. This fall, Fraser Valley Regional Library will launch an innovative early literacy program for children from birth to kindergarten.

Ladner's Jini Aroon will lead a new cooking class focusing on kale this Saturday at Earthwise Society in Boundary Bay. Kale and Hardy will include demonstrations and go over simple, easy recipes.