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Winter Ball Guest Forms are available at the office and are due back on Monday, November 16th. Please note that guests for the Winter Ball must be students who are currently in grades 11 or 12 or recent graduates. If you have any questions, please see the administration. | |  |
| The senior boys soccer team won a hard-fought game (3-1)against Centennial's Centaurs to win the Provincial Boys AAA Soccer Championship on Saturday. Congratulations to Coach Napoletano and all the boys for an excellent season! | 12/4/2009 | |
| Friday is a professional development day for teachers at Charles Best;there is no school for students. | 11/30/2009 | |
| Tickets will go on sale this Friday, November 20th. Read below for more info ...
1. Numbers will be distributed in the front entrance beginning at 7:15 Friday morning. Names will be recorded.
2. Ticket payment must be made by the end of the school day (3:05) on Friday or the day you receive a number in order to hold your purchase position. If students cannot make payment by the end of the day, they will forfeit their priority for tickets.
3. All tickets are $35
4. Students can receive 2 tickets only.
5. You must not miss class(es) to purchase any tickets. Bring your reservation number(s) from the morning with you.
6. No spots can be saved for anyone else. Only those in line can purchase tickets
7. A guest list (that required Administrative approval) will be posted on the morning of Thursday, November 19, 2009 in the office window. | 11/21/2009 | |
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Grade 12 students who plan to attend post secondary in British Columbia are encouraged to write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) exam which will be held at Dr. Charles Best on Thursday December 3rd. Students must register online at www.lpi.ubc.ca . Choose online services in the right corner and then choose High School sittings. The cost is $57.00 and the deadline to register is midnight Sunday November 22nd. Late registrations and walk-ins are not accepted. Students are encouraged to look at the website of their chosen post secondary institute to determine if they need to write the LPI. Please direct any questions to your son or daughters school counsellor. | 11/23/2009 | |
| The first term report cards will be distributed to students on Wednesday, November 18th in Advisory. Parent-teacher interviews will take place on Thursday, November 26th.
Students will be dismissed at 2:00pm on Thursday.
Appointment times are between 3:00 - 5:00pm and 6:00 - 8:00pm. Please contact the office to schedule an appointment.
| 11/28/2009 | |
| Our October Newsletters have been e-mailed home;f you did not receive one it means we do not have your correct e-mail address. Please notify the office so we are able to correct this. A copy of the Newsletter can be found by clicking on Newsletters in our Documents section. | | |
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During periods 4 and 5 on Thursday, October 1st, grade 11 and 12 classes will be cancelled so that these students can attend the sessions. The format will be given to the grade 11 and 12 teachers by Tuesday. Contact Rachel John for further information. | 10/5/2009 | |
| The September newsletters have been e-mailed home. If you did not receive one, we either do not have your e-mail address or the one we have is incorrect. Please provide the office with your e-mail address so you don't miss important school information. | 10/10/2009 | |
| On October 8th at 7:00 pm, grade 12 parents are invited to an information night that will look at topics such as graduation, commencement, dinner and dance, scholarships and post-secondary requirements. This will be held in the Library. | 10/9/2009 | |
| Friday, September 25 is a district Professional Development Day; students are not in attendance. | 9/26/2009 | |
| Our Terry Fox Assembly & Run will take place on Thursday, Sept 24, 10:30-12:00pm ReMax will have its hot air ballon on site. | 9/26/2009 | |
| Grade 9 Immunizations will take place this Wednesday. All grade 9 students are asked to return their immunization form whether they are being immunized or not. | 9/26/2009 | |
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The attached letter contains information pertaining to the H1N1 Virus and what we can do to control it from spreading. For futher information go to BC Govt's H1N1 site: www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1 | | |
| The attached letters contain the Ministry's decision regarding the missing Science 10 and Socials 11 June Provincial Exams. | 9/16/2009 | |
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The Royal Canadian Legion, Burquitlam Funeral Home and the City of Coquitlam are holding a Candlelight Tribute at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. | 9/13/2009 | |
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Tuesday, September 8 is the first day of the new school year.
Grade 9 & 10 students attend Advisory at 10:00am
Grade 11 & 12 students attend Advisory at 11:30am
Students are asked to check the Advisory lists that will be posted on the Cafeteria window to find out who their Advisory teacher will be for the year and the location of their Advisory.
Signs will be posted before the morning of Sept 8th.
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What do I do if after receiving my timetable, I realize there is a conflict?
Read more ...
Grade 9
Right after advisory on Tuesday go to the CAREER CENTRE and ask a Buddy Leader to help you fill out a Course Conflict Form. New timetables will be available for pick up at the Career Centre on Wednesday Morning
GRADE 10
Right after Advisory on Tues, pick up a Course Conflict Form from the CAREER CENTRE. Take home, make changes on form, have parent sign it. Return it to the Career Centre on Wed am.
Thursday am go to the Career Centre and pick up your new timetable.
GRADE 11
Right after Advisory on Tues, pick up a Course Conflict Form from the table in the FRONT FOYER. Take home, make changes on form, have parent sign it. Return it to the Career Centre on Wed am.
Thursday am go to the Career Centre and pick up new timetable.
GRADE 12
Right after Advisory on Tues, go to the CAREER CENTRE and sign up for a time, you will be given a numbered ticket with a time on it. To make changes go to the Counselling Office Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning at the time on your ticket. | 9/11/2009 | |
| The City of Coquitlam has recently changed the Como Lake Ave access lanes into Dr. Charles Best Secondary.
As of September 2nd all eastbound Como Lake traffic intending to enter Charles Best will use the westernmost entrance to the school; that is, the first entrance immediately east of Baker Drive.
Eastbound cars travelling along Como Lake will no longer be able to turn left(north) into the school at the previous entrance point. Cars exiting the school and intending to to turn left (east) along Como Lake will continue using this exit. | 9/26/2009 | |
| Thursday, September 3 is our Grade 9 orientation day. School photos will be taken between 8:30am - 9:30am in the Cafeteria. The orientation takes place in the main gym from 9:30am - 11:30am. We look forward to welcoming all our new grade 9 students to BEST. | 9/4/2009 | |
| Our May newsletters have been emailed home. Newsletters can be found in our documents section or by clicking on the PAC tab above. If you did not receive an email, please contact the office and provide them with your email address. | 6/13/2009 | |
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Awards Ceremony
Students will be recognized for their scholastic, performance, leadership and service achievements at our Awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 27.
PAC AGM
Our final PAC meeting will take place in the Library on Thursday, May 28th at 7:00pm
Fashion Show
Fashion Merchandising students will host a Fashion Show on Friday, May 29 in the small gym. Show starts at 7:00pm. Tickets are $7.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. | 5/31/2009 | |
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Attached is our school calendar for 2009-2010. Please note the dates for Spring Break and our two school Pro-D days. | | |
| We value open communication within our school community. Our primary method for communicating with parents is through email. If you have not been receiving our monthly newsletters and school updates, please contact the school office so we can add you to our list of parent e-mail addresses. Please note that our daily bulletin and all school newsletters are uploaded to our home page and can be found under the documents section. | 6/20/2009 | |
| Friday, May 15 will be our final Pro-D day for the year. School is not in session for students. | 5/23/2009 | |
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Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Emergency Release Day. Listed below are the winning ticket numbers. If your number is below, please see Mrs. Rideout in the office to claim your prize. We hope you enjoy an evening at the movies on us.
3768184 3768142 3768100 3768112 3768123 | 5/15/2009 | |
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Get your PEN number and sign up now online for a summer learning account.
Visit www.ce43.com for a complete list of tuition-free summer course offerings for grades 1-12. High school credit courses are being offered face-to-face and online. Classes are being offered at Gleneagle Secondary and Centennial Secondary.
High School Remedial Classes as well as Composition and Canadian Studies must register in person at Montgomery Center. Students will require permission from their high school to register for these courses. Forms will be available at your school beginning May 1st, 2009.
Visit www.ce43.com for registration dates and course details.
Sarah Husband
District Principal
Coquitlam Continuing Education, LINC | 5/15/2009 | |
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April 29 & 30th and May 1st 2nd 6, 7, 8, and 9
Competition Piece by John Wells is a hilarious comedy that tells the story of three different high schools rehearsing for and performing in a high school play competition. Each individual play within this play is unique and driven by equally unique drama teacher personalities whose artistic visions are as bizarre as their methods. The preppy ensemble, directed by Mrs. Hockenschmoss, presents a zero to hero type of play where the nerdy boy wins the girl next door by standing up to the school bully in Kiss Me Quick My Lips Are on Fire: The artsy ensemble, led by Ms Mellancamp, presents an over the top epic, King Lear, a one hour, one act version in the style of grand Kabuki theatre, performed in Japanese. Unfortunately, neither the teacher nor the cast actually speak Japanese: Finally, the Metal-head ensemble, directed by demoted girl’s football coach, Mr. Stan Grabowski, presents Betty, the ultimate angst ridden teen tragedy, about a young pregnant high school cheerleader, who is thrown onto the streets by her parents, gives birth in a dumpster, becomes addicted to drugs, commits suicide by throwing herself in front of a bus and finally comes back from the dead to warn teens about the dangers of succumbing to the temptations of sex and drugs. Written by the lead metal-head actress, Betty, despite its many serious issues, is in fact a comedy. The festival adjudicators, a little old school teacher, a retired film critic and the Grim Reaper, along with the host school’s librarian provide a running commentary of both the twisted process in the first act and the actual performances of the plays themselves in the second act. Tickets are $8.00 for students and seniors and $10.00 for adults. Doors open at 7:00 pm show starts at 7:30 pm. | 5/14/2009 | |
| The Newsletter and Super G Honour Roll have been posted to the Website. | 5/2/2009 | |
| Our April PAC meeting is a 7:00pm in the school library tonight. Please join us! | 4/24/2009 | |
| Report cards will be distributed to students in their homeroom advisory at the end of period 2 on Friday, April 24. Information regarding the upcoming Emergency Release Day will be distributed as well. | 4/30/2009 | |
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Each movie ticket will cost $8.50 (regular admission is $11.95). If you would like to purchase tickets, please fill out the form in the document section on this site. You can purchase as many as you like, ask your relatives, friends and neighbours, and use them at any time. The tickets are valid for 2 years and are not limited in their use. The deadline is Friday, April 24th for orders to be returned to the school office. | 4/27/2009 | |
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Sunday, April 26th 9:00 a.m. at Terry Fox Secondary School
The Coquitlam Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association is hosting its 8th Annual “In Motion” run for Cancer Research. You are invited to join staff, students, and community members from our Tri-Cities schools and neighbourhoods to walk, run, cycle, rollerblade, or jog for 2K, 5K, or 10K on Sunday, April 26th at 9:00 am. School teams and individuals can participate – there is no registration fee and all participants are asked to make a donation of $10 or more to the Canadian Cancer Society. Over 7 years, this event has raised over $52,000 for Cancer Research. For more information please contact your school office or Andrew Graham at agraham@sd43.bc.ca.
To pledge online follow this link. A tax receipt will be immediately issued for online pledges.
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=304010&lis=1&kntae304010=CC5F9486095E4243BC08560B07B95943&supId=194702900 | 4/30/2009 | |
| Our March newsletter can be found in our Newsletter folder | 4/3/2009 | |
| The Gr. 12 Parent Information Night will start at 7:30pm in the Library following parent teacher interviews. Counsellors and Administration will provide information regarding graduation and scholarships. | 3/31/2009 | |
| Parents are invited to attend our Parent/Teacher interview evening on Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We ask that you call our main office at 604-461-5581 to arrange appointments for your son/daughter's teachers. As we believe that communication between home and school is essential for the success of our students, we look forward to meeting you and discussing the progress of your son and/or daughter at Dr. Charles Best Secondary. | 3/27/2009 | |
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As part of the evaluation cycle, Mr. Stewart is being evaluated this year and your feedback is wanted.
If you have had contact with Mr. Stewart, we would appreciate your comments on this anonymous evaluation survey. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to conact one of the adminstration. | 3/14/2009 | |
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Interim reports will be distributed in Advisory on Thursday, March 12. Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on March 26. Interview times may be booked by calling the office beginning at 3:30 on Thursday. | 3/28/2009 | |
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The February Newsletter has been posted in our documents section. If you did not received the newsletter by e-mail, please call the school and give the office staff an e-mail address where school information can be sent. | 3/27/2009 | |
| Block 1 8:30 – 9:25
Assembly Load from Blk 1 classes
Block 2 10:45 – 11:40
Block 3 11:45 – 12:40
Block 4 12:45 – 1:40
Block 5 1:45 – 2:40
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| A Request for Cross-Catchment Transfer (Grades 1-12) or Confirmation of Sibling Status form to request a change of your son or daughter's school for the next school year is available in the document section on this site. Note that this form must be submitted either electronically or in person to the School District Office (550 Poirier St., Coquitlam) no later than March 13th, 2009. | 3/14/2009 | |
| Our parent information night for students currently in grades 9 through 11 will take place in the small gym on Wednesday, February 18th. Counsellors will review school courses and programs and the selection process for the 2009-2010 school year. We look forward to answering any questions you may have on the 18th. | 2/25/2009 | |
| Charles Best's programming information night for parents of Grade 8 students will take place in our small gym this Wednesday, February 11 at 7:00pm. If your son or daughter is in Grade 8 and plans to attend Charles Best Secondary please join us. Information regarding school courses and programs; there will be an opportunity for questions as well. | 2/14/2009 | |
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Finalreport cards for Semester 1 classes will be distributed in Advisory on Thursday, February 5.
Please ask to see your son/daughter's report when they bring it home. | 2/10/2009 | |
| Semester 2 classes begin this week. Schedule for Monday, February 2nd.
8:30am Advisory - Students pick up course schedule
8:40 - 9:40 Period 1
9:45 - 10:55 Period 2
11:00 - 12:10 Period 3
12:15 - 1:25 Period 4
1:30 - 2:40 Period 5 | 2/4/2009 | |
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Bottle Drive - 2009 after grad
Drop Off @ Charles Best
Saturday, Jan 24, 2009
1:30 - 3:00
If unable to drop off this day,
please donate to the account we have at
Bigger Bottle, 2577 Kingsway, Port Coquitlam,
for information contact: maureen @ 604-461-9649 | 1/26/2009 | |
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" A Work In Progress" is the theme of our Fine Arts Night this coming Thursday, January 15th. Students' work will be on display and perfomances will take place between 7:00 - 9:00pm. Please join us in the small gym. | 1/17/2009 | |
| Our December Newsletter has been uploaded to our site, please take a moment to resd. We wish you and your family a restful holiday season! | 1/4/2009 | |
| Friday, December 19 will be an adjusted day to accomodate for our Talent Show.
Classes will be 45 minutes and run from 8:30 am - 12:35
Our Talent Show will take place from 12:45 - 2:40pm
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| Our PAC and School Newsletter was sent out by e-mail last week. If you did not receive them, it is likely that we do not have your e-mail address. Please contact the school to have your e-mail address added to our list. | 12/19/2008 | |
| The SPIIN Club has organized a canned food drive to support the SHARE food bank this month. All donations welcome. | 12/19/2008 | |
| The next After-Grad Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00pm in the Library. | 12/6/2008 | |
| Our first planning meeting for the Community Dance will take place on Tuesday, Decemeber 2nd at 7:00pm in the School Library. Any grade 11 parent interesting in helping out are welcome! | 12/4/2008 | |
| Staff will be having their Professional Development Day on Friday, November 28. There will be no school for students that day. | 11/30/2008 | |
| All parents are invited to attend the PAC meeting on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00pm in the school library. Bring a friend and join the PAC for interesting news and updates about what is happening at the school. | 11/23/2008 | |
| Our first term report cards will be distributed to students on Thursday, November 20th. Parents, please ask your son or daughter to share their report card with you. | 11/30/2008 | |
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Dear Parents,
This year the Purdy’s Christmas fundraiser, benefitting the Grad Class of 2009, is available either at the office for pick-up or on-line. Attached are the instructions should you wish to order on-line.
Orders must be received by November 21st and will be available for pick up on December 4th from 3:00-4:00pm from the Conference Room at Charles Best.
Feel free to contact Julie Falcon at 604-939-8892 or by e-mail at falcon4@telus.net if you have any questions.
| 12/4/2008 | |
| November 6 is Post Secondary Day when thirteen post secondary schools from around the province will visit our school. On Thursday afternoon, Grade 11 and 12 students will have the opportunity to visit three different presentations from schools of their choice. Read more about this in the October newsletter. | 11/7/2008 | |
| Our October school and PAC newsletters are now posted and can be found in the Newsletter folder. | 11/29/2008 | |
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On Wednesday, November 5, our Grade 9 students will spend the day at work,j ob shadowing a parent, relative,family friend or volunteer host. Please read the attached notices that were sent home with students today. | 11/9/2008 | |
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Please join us for our first Music Concert of the year! The concert will begin at 7:00pm and take place in the school gym. | 11/1/2008 | |
| Friday, Oct. 24th is a Provincial Professional Development Day for staff. Schools will be closed to students. | 10/25/2008 | |
| Parent -teacher interviews will be held this Thursday in the school gym. Please call the school at 604-461-5581 to make an appointment. Appointments can be scheduled from 3:00-5:00 and 6:00 - 8:00pm.
We will have an adjusted schedule that day
Period 1 8:30-9:35
Period 2 9:40-10:45
Period 3 10:50-11:50
Period 4 11:55-12:55
Period 5 1:00 - 2:00
Period 6 2:05-2:35
Interim Reports are available in the office for those students who did not pick them up last week. | 10/18/2008 | |
| Parents of this year's Grade 12 students are invited to an information meeting this Wednesday, Oct 8th at 7:30pm in the school library. Counselors and Administration will be provide information on graduation and answer questions you may have. | 10/18/2008 | |
| Joing Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services for a fun, active program for female youth aged 14-18. The program is held on Wednesdays, Oct 8 - Nov 26 from 3:30 - 5:30 at Poirier Community Center. Cost is $16.
Call 604-933-6046 for further information | 10/18/2008 | |
| The stainless steel water bottles have now arrived. Orders can be picked up in the Counselling Department. | 10/25/2008 | |
| The BEST Choir will be singing the National Anthem at the BC Lion's football game on October 25th. Tickets can be purchased from a choir member, or at the school for $22.00. | 10/26/2008 | |
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Wednesday, October 1st and 8th - beginning at 3:30 in the Cafeteria
Parents and Grade 12 students are invited to assist in this first of several fundraising activities to raise funds for the After Grad '09.
Contact Jane Larsen or Matilda Lovsin | | 10/13/2008 | |
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Photos and Go Cards can be picked up from the office.
On Thursday, October 2 Artona will be here to take pictures for students who did not get their pictures taken in September. As well, students who are not happy with their photo package may have their their photo retaken. You must bring back your original photo package. | 10/10/2008 | |
| Parents are invited to participate in our Terry Fox Assembly and run on Friday morning at 10:40am. | 9/27/2008 | |
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All parents/guardians of grade 12 students are invited to attend this first planning session. The meeting will take place in the library beginning at 7:30pm. Bring your fundraising ideas! Contact Jane Larsen or Matilda Lovsin at mlovsin@sd43.bc.ca if you have any questions. | 9/30/2008 | |
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We hope to see many parents out for our walk-about night on Thursday, September 18 beginning at 7:00pm. Please download a copy of the attached agenda and have your son or daughter complete this. Students are welcome too! | 9/20/2008 | |
| Schools will be closed for students this Friday. | 9/20/2008 | |
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This year, students at Dr. Charles Best are hoping to raise $20 000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. On Friday September 12th, our Best Buddies and Leadership students hosted a school wide assembly to launch our school goal and outline the fundraising campaign. Guest speaker, Anna Solnickova, shared her story of overcoming cancer during her grade 12 year and spoke of the inspirational role Terry Fox has played in her life.
From September 12th through September 26th all students will participate in a period 2 challenge, collecting pledges from family, friends and employers. Classes that place in the top five will win lunch for the class donated by local businesses. Every student that brings in a donation will also be entered in a raffle for door prizes. Stainless steel water bottles are also available for $12 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Terry Fox foundation.
In addition, twenty five of our teachers and administrators have volunteered to have their picture placed on the front of glass jars. Students can donate coins to the jars for two weeks. The teacher who has the most money in their jar will volunteer to KISS A GOAT at our wrap up assembly on Friday September 26th. At this assembly we will announce our total amount raised, draw for door prizes and watch the teacher kiss the goat! After the assembly, all staff and students will participate in the National School Terry Fox Run.
If you would like to help us reach our goal, please go to www.terryfoxrun.org and click on 'Donate Here' in the bottom left corner. Choose Dr Charles Best from the list of schools participating. You will also have the opportunity to add a students name if you wish, which will count in our period 2 competition. You will be issued an instant tax receipt.
Parents are welcome to join us for the assembly and school wide run on Friday, September 26. If you would like more information please conact Kristi Blakeway at the school. | 9/30/2008 | |
| A number of bear sightings have occurred throughout the district. Please read the attachment. | 10/30/2008 | |
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SUNDAY, SPETEMBER 21, 2008
If you know someone who loves to ride motorcycles, tell them about this ride organized by the
Coquitlam Principals’ and Vice- Principals’ Association. The ride is from Moody Middle School to
Harrison Hot Springs. The 9th annual ride takes place on Sunday, September 21st. In 8 years, this event
has raised over $87,000 in library books for our school libraries. This we year we hope to break through
$100,000 in total donations over 9 years. All registered riders and donors of $25 or more are eligible for great prizes.
Check out the website and/ or call Ross Davidson at 604-945-0156 for more details.
http://www2.sd43.bc.ca/hogwild/ | 9/22/2008 | |