In the Community

Annual tradition allows public to pay tribute to loved one

It will feel a lot more festive in Ladner after this weekend's annual Christmas events. The Ladner Business Association kicks off the holiday season Friday with the annual tree lighting at 7 p.m. at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street.

The Tsawwassen Library is offering dropin courses to help novice computer users get comfortable with the Internet The hands-on, 60minute courses are on Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m. They're open to everyone and registration is not required.

Black Bond Books in Ladner, along with local children's author Darlene Foster, will take part in Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Imagine an alien reporter from a far off planet visits your home for December. Their mission: find out about Christmas so the alien's people can adopt this festival they know nothing about.

Carlene Lewall joined an impressive list of Deltans Friday night as she was named Citizen of the Year at the Delta Chamber of Commerce annual Hats of to Excellence gala.

A Tsawwassen mom who's hoping life can be a little easier for those at the Tekera Resource Centre in Uganda says there's still a ways to go in terms of fundraising for a new vehicle, an effort begun last year.

Ladner United Church's Christmas Village Bazaar is set for next Saturday. Themed baskets are a focal point of the fundraiser, says Pat Rogers, who's promoting the event. "The baskets are a big focus," she says.

More than 80% take part in Take Our Kids to Work Day