The Lac la Hache Old Age Pensioners Organization will be hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner, silent and open auction and a 50/50 draw at the Lac la Hache Pioneer Centre on May 2.
Doors will open at 5 p.m., dinner will begin at 6 and the auction will start at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person, and are they are available in Lac la Hache at the Hungry Bear Diner and the Lac La Hache Food Mart, and also at the 108 Esso gas station.
There are a lot of generously donated items available on auction block.
Funds raised from this event will go towards maintaining the Pioneer Centre building.
For information, contact Judy Boehm at 250-396-7298.
School happenings
Lac la Hache Elementary School is enjoying the arrival of Spring.
Classes are starting their cross-country training by walking or running each day after recess.
On April 24, the students held their annual Jump Rope 4 Heart event, raising funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation research.
Recently the intermediate students had a fun Floor Hockey Jamboree at Eliza Archie Memorial School.
Students also celebrated Earth Day by cleaning up the garbage on the playground and were treated to an ice-cream cake provided by the Parents Advisory Committee.
Kindergarten registration is still open for the upcoming school year. If you have a child turning five by Dec. 31, 2015, they can register. Bring along the child’s birth certificate and care card to the school office on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For additional information, contact the school at 250-396-7230.
Thrift store
The Lac la Hache Thrift store, operated by the Lac la Hache Community Club, is open again.
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4: p.m. Check out all three buildings housing various items.
Donations are being accepted. Contact Judy Boehm at 250-396-7298 for more information or to volunteer.
Bingo update
The progressive bingo pot currently stands at $1,800 – doors open at at the Lac la Hache Community Hall at 6 p.m. and bingo begins at 7.
Volunteers are needed for calling and to help out in the kitchen. Contact Barb Hansen at 250-396-7567 if you are able to lend a hand.
