The organizers say the emphasis is more on fishing than catching, but there will still be plenty of prizes on offer during the annual Save on Foods French Creek Salmon Derby this weekend.
The derby begins Friday at dawn and wraps up noon Sunday, with awards and prize presentations following at 1 p.m. outside the French Creek Marine Pub.
Proceeds from the event go towards the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery in French Creek. Last year’s derby generated a $5,700 donation to the hatchery.
Prizes will be awarded for the largest salmon weighed in daily, and for the largest salmon overall. There will also be a number of hidden weight prizes.
Save on Foods will host a barbecue beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday at French Creek Marine Pub in advance of the awards presentation.
Tickets are $10 per rod, and it’s not necessary to fish to get in on the action and the fundraiser for Marion Baker Hatchery.
Tickets are available now at the French Creek Harbour Store and at French Creek Marine Pub.
For more info, call Russ Mosher at 250-248-3713, ext. 1.
— Submitted by Russ Mosher.
Darts league sign-up under way
The District 69 Dart Association is getting ready to fire up its 2016-17 league season and invites all interested players to register for play in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area.
The league’s executive will meet Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 167 in Qualicum Beach. That will be followed by a captains’ meeting, at which time registration forms and fees will be submitted.
League play is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 13.
District 69 Darts welcomes all players to the league, whether seasoned veterans or new players. Single players may register for a chance to be matched with a team or used as a spare.
For more info or to register, email district69darts@gmail.com or call Shirley Ewert at 250-752-4349.
— Submitted by District 69 Darts Assn.
