Ring in the New Year this Saturday with a Community Contra Dance at the warm and fuzzy Merville Hall, just down the road from Campbell River and up the track from Courtenay.

The Black Creek Community Association (BCCA) offers a new season of classes for you and your family this winter.

Local dance instructors Keith and Holly Foraie will teach regular classes starting Jan. 13 and 17 at the Courtenay Upper Legion Hall.

Classes for stained glass will start on Monday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. for seniors 55 and older at the Comox Seniors Centre at 1801 Beaufort Ave. in the pottery room.

Do you take too much when you travel? Ever come home with clothes neatly folded that never saw the light of day?

Dr. Thierry Vrain argues that soil is alive.

Many years ago, the cooking teacher at Vanier thought it a good idea to provide some Christmas treats for retired teachers 85 and older.

Dear editor,

The Today ‘N’ Tomorrow Learning Society operates the only Young Parent Program in the Comox Valley.

Sarah Stoski, 30, shaved her head last Saturday for six-year-old Lola Audet of Black Creek.