In the Community

It's the end of an era. On Monday, after 40 years in the community, the Tsawwassen Bridge Club will play its last hand. "It's really sad to me because there are so many people in South Delta who play bridge," said long-time club member Jean Groome.

A sold-out crowd mingled, laughed and bid on auction items as the Burns Bog Conservation Society marked its 25th anniversary earlier this month. The Building for the Future gala on Nov.

A former Tsawwassenite was back in town earlier this month to promote his first children's book.

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta's fall speaker series continues next week in Tsawwassen.

The impact of fracking - hydraulic fracturing - is in the spotlight as a result of media reports and the release of the award-winning documentary Gasland. The Tsawwassen Library is shining a light on the issue with a program tomorrow from 7 to 8 p.m.

Deltassist's Christmas programs are gearing up as staff and volunteers are gratefully accepting donations of toys and food for their annual Toy Depot and Christmas food hampers.

The Little House Society, in partnership with the Delta Optimist, is screening a new documentary on addiction awareness and recovery advocacy. The Anonymous People by Greg Williams debuted in the U.S.

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The South Delta Probus Club meeting this month will focus on marine pilotage. The guest speaker will be Brian Young, director of marine operations with the Pacific Pilotage Authority.