July 1st finale event was packed – and helped Food bank

The July 1st Committee’s finale masterminded by Marlene Oolo was a huge success. The Sharing the Spirit concert at Sid Williams Theatre played to a full house, plus many had to just stand in the lobby and watch on closed circuit. The electric feeling that sizzled in the crowd made for a very proud-to-be-a-Canadian ending to a very well attended July 1st in Courtenay.

People came with tins of food to the Concert, only if they wished, as the Concert is one of many venues that the City of Courtenay’s Committee offers on Canada Day cost free.

Marlene was able to take many boxes of tins to a very needy food bank. There is a low supply of food at the bank right now and all donations are greatly appreciated. In the summer people are so busy doing their own thing they forget there are families in the Valley who need our help all year.

The Food Bank is on 13th Street, located on the far side of the railway tracks in the 17th Street block.

Thank you to all the entertainers who made our July 1st a fantastic event, it was enjoyed by us all!