I would first like to apologize to Skidegate for the copious amounts of snow that fell on our village in the past week. I was homesick! I was very excited to see that much of it on the ground, but that excitement quickly turned to cabin fever. Thankfully Noora is a good sport, and we took our pink John Deere wagon out for a spin through the ball-field and any other un-plowed area we could find (which seemed to be our whole street). I can cross shovelling a driveway off my “Things to do Before I'm 30” list, too. Back at home we have tractors and snow blowers to do our dirty work for us. But as much as I appreciated the nostalgia of it all, I was happily waving it good-bye when the rains came again. Now, spring may commence!
It seems as if everything shuts down at the first sight of snow here and this past week our kids were screaming with “No School” joy all the way down the gym hill. They enjoyed a few days of chilly freedom to get them in the mood for March Break which is just around the corner. There were a few people who missed out on our winter fun as they were stuck off-island due to the stormy weather. As I write this, Willie is away at a workshop in Vancouver for a few days, and I hope there are no delays or there may be a very cranky baby when he returns.
He may have earned a few just-in-case points for taking Noora and I to the 2nd Annual Chocolate Circus on March 3, though. His co-worker, Laurie, had invited him to come but we were both unsure of what it was. Well, it was nothing short of a fabulous afternoon. There were booths set up for Fishing, Balloon Darts, Psychic Readings, and a Pudding Throwing contest. There was a kitchen full of popcorn and chocolatey goodies (the ice-cream was my favourite). Oh yah, and Michael Meyer not only charmed us with his trumpet and accordion duet, but with daring fire spitting demonstration, too. Noora especially enjoyed the skits put on by the children and the conga drum duets. A wonderful afternoon had by all, and for a great cause. The Living and Learning School in Queen Charlotte seems like a very fun place to be, and has many fun people working there, like the belly-dancing hoola-hooping Principal.
The night before the Circus, a benefit dance for Dena Russ was held at the small hall. It sounded like a great time with many folks showing up to hear the bands. They raised over $4000 that night and I heard the bartenders were quite busy with the shooter specials. Way to go, everyone.
Just in case you would rather spend your weekends out and about enjoying all of the events in the community, you can give Gail Russ a call at 559-4519 and she will make your bread for you. She has white or 7-grain available at $5 a loaf. Keep her in mind because things will only be getting busier now that the weather is getting warmer.
I hope a lot of you made it to the Pancake Supper that was held at Skidegate United Church on March 8. We were busy planning on Sunday while everyone was away at the Presbytery meeting in Prince Rupert. Nancy O'Higgins was invited to lead the service celebrating their 100th Anniversary, as well. Hopefully the broken pane of glass in the sanctuary's window we found on Sunday morning won't dampen their spirits upon returning.
Also, a reminder that it's Food Bank week and you can pick-up your items at the Skidegate Fire Hall on Friday March 11 between 12:30 – 1:30pm and at the Queen Charlotte Clubhouse from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Also, if you have any items you'd like to donate for Easter, contact the FFA Foodbank at 559-9041. Hawa'a.
And to keep on the subject of food, members of Skidegate United Church will be sponsoring the lunch at Sara's Soups on March 16. There will be delicious soup, bread and dessert available. The lunch takes place at the Senior's building, next to the library, in Queen Charlotte. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a free lunch, to volunteer, or both. See you there.
And last but certainly not least, we have several birthdays to celebrate this week. First, a BIG Happy Birthday to Nuni Pat (Gellerman) who celebrated her 70th birthday whilst storm-stayed in Vancouver on March 4th. Jason Goetzinger celebrated his birthday on March 6th. Tristan Gravelle celebrated her 13th birthday on March 8th, followed by Della Robson (March 10th) and Melody Gravelle (March 11th) who will celebrate their special days together, at long-last.
Well, that wraps up another week in Skidegate. Good-bye to the winter snow, and bring on the rains of spring (just not too much rain).
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