Community

WildSafeBC is celebrating the fourth Annual BC Goes Wild this September.

The Comox Valley Toy Library Society is recruiting volunteers for the coming year. A volunteer information session will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at St. George’s United Church. The Toy Library relies on volunteers to continue to serve the community; volunteers sign toys in and out of the library, clean and put away toys, and assist in carrying toys to cars.

Howard Stewart lecture takes play Sept. 15

Young people are striking across the globe. British Columbians are beginning to realize the climate crisis isn’t coming; it’s here.

As we come to the end of summer, the majority of pollinators you see in your garden are hoards of wasps attracted to your backyard dinners or fallen fruits. The abundance of bumblebees has dwindled and honeybees seldom make an appearance - fall is fast approaching.

Ribfest is almost here, and the Comox Valley Record wants to send you and your family to the festival. We have a family pack of 4 half-racks of ribs to give away. All you have to do is tell us who you would bring to Ribfest with you.

Registered local charities and non-profit organizations are reminded to submit their applications soon for the Comox Valley Community Foundation’s (CVCF) community enrichment and professional development grants, as applications will not be accepted after Sept. 27.

The Auxiliary for Comox Valley Healthcare is giving a special teddy bear to each baby born in the Comox Valley Hospital.

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The Courtenay Airpark was bustling with walkers Saturday morning at the annual Parkinson SuperWalk.