Community

For over 20 years, the Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS) has been serving the seniors of the Creston Valley. Currently, some 65 seniors take advantage of the many programs offered. The average age of the group is 86.

We’ve shopped for you, dusted off, spruced up and tickled the treasures from the fashion racks at Gleaners for the “What goes around, comes around” fashion show and tea from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Creston and District Community Complex.

“Once upon a time, oral storytelling ruled. It was the medium through which people learned their history, settled their arguments, and came to make sense of the phenomena of their world. Then along came the written word. ... Oral storytelling, like the simpleminded youngest brother in the olden tales, was foolishly cast aside. ...

The Creston Valley branch of Wildsight has announced its upcoming spring presentation series.

Take the time to participate in an artistic collage that celebrates Creston’s BC Spirit Festival. The public is encouraged to stop in at Kingfisher Used Books and help create these works of art to be displayed at the closing ceremonies on Feb. 27.

The Erickson history book group is inviting all interested members of the community to attend its next meeting, which will be held at the Creston and District Public Library’s meeting room at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7.

Horseback riding is a sport that is both fun and challenging. Help keep the Creston and District Society for Community Living’s Therapeutic Riding Program accessible for the adults and children with disabilities in our community.

In the spirit of the new pool, Creston Valley Music Teachers’ Association challenged their students to “go the distance”. In the same way a swimmer puts in hours of practice laps, piano or violin students put in a lot of time practicing their instrument. So the students were challenged to meet a goal of practice laps, based on 15 minutes per lap.