Eye on Community

Classic FX Hair and Day Spa’s fifth annual SPCA craft sale raised $950 for the Kamloops branch of the BC SPCA. Classic FX clients helped the spa at 556 Tranquille Rd. in North Kamloops almost hit the $1,000 mark.

Chances Casino Kamloops donated $6,500 from its 50/50 draw to Habitat for Humanity Kamloops. The draw takes place on Friday and Saturdays evenings at the casino at 1250 Halston Ave. in Brocklehurst.

Kamloops Senior Hockey has donated $5,000 to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. The funds will be used to purchase equipment in the new patient-care tower, currently under construction. Kamloops Senior Hockey president Dr.

New Heights Autism Support Society founder and behaviour consultant Patricia Kennedy (left) joins executive director Candace Morrison (second from right) in receiving a $1,000 donation from Kamloops Elks Lodge No.

The Kamloops Fiddlers branch 12, through the Kamloops Music Collective’s fundraiser, donated $1,000 to Parkcrest elementary to help in the purchase of new instruments to replace those lost in the Sept.

Nature’s Fare Markets Donated more than $48,000 to local food banks during the recent holiday season, including an $8,000 gift to the Kamloops Food Bank.

On Dec. 6, middle school students from Kamloops Christian School held MarketDay, a craft fair that showcased their project-based learning and gave them the opportunity to give to others.

Roxanna Ferguson (left), president of Daybreak Rotary Club of Kamloops, presents a cheque for $1,000 to Tara Holmes, KTW’s promotions director and Operation Red Nose co-ordinator.

Proceeds from 50/50 sales at Chances Casino on the North Shore led to $10,450 being donated to Crime Stoppers, the organization that solicits anonymous tips in an effort to solve crimes through arrests and convictions.

Interior Savings staff on the North Shore raised $1,020 for Operation Red Nose in Kamloops. Red Nose, the annual safe ride home service, forwards donations to PacificSport BC, with money used to help amateur athletes.