Kids from ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake got a chance to practice their rock climbing skills on the rock wall at the Lakeside Multiplex, with a little bit of help from her parents of course. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Lakes District Senior Housing Association Administrator Wendy Hiebert accepted a donation of 50 cases of hand sanitizer from RX Drug Store Manager Travis Warkentin. The hand sanitizer was donated by RX Drug Store’s supplier McKesson. The 50 boxes will be divided between the Tweedsmuir House, Heritage Manor and Carol Cottage. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

(L-R) Sashka Macievich and Dean Lacey from ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake showed their support for Ukraine with a demonstration along Highway 16 across the street from Corridor 16 Graphics and Signs. (Eddie Huband photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Greater Victoria School District helps kids fly with aviation and design program

Ava Gambling and her brother James, 4, raised more than $1,000

Gordon Flegg reconnected with his good friend Buddy the ruffed grouse, and the two got a chance to admire themselves on the front page of the March 16 edition of the Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ. (Submitted photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Contributed by Doug Van Tine

Kids ages 6-12 in ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake are welcome to enjoy Lego hour at the ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Public Library. The sessions are held 11 a.m to noon and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. (ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake Public Library photos/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)

Contributed by Doug Van Tine

Top of the mornin’ to ya…the Omineca Ski Club held a St. Patty’s Day ski, with several games and activities followed by cookies and drinks in the lodge, and of course, everyone dressed in green. (Amy Dash photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)