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Made with love in the Comox Valley
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The Artisans at Potter’s Place celebrate Market Days, July 16th, by celebrating community.
Chances are that if you live in the Comox Valley you’ll have been to Downtown Courtenay’s Market Days where the downtown core transforms into a veritable street festival. Like other retailers, Potter’s Place is getting ready for this busy day by offering a sale.
But this one is different than most sales; that’s because the artisans at Potter’s Place hold this sale to raise money for YANA Comox Valley to support local families who need to travel for the medical care of a child or pregnant mother.
“We have about thirty potters who craft bowls specifically for this event,” says organizer Joe Stefiuk. “For a $20 donation you choose your favourite bowl and we fill it with rice and homemade chili, you have a great lunch, keep the bowl, and best of all you’re helping families right here in the valley.”
Collecting a bowl, each year, has become a tradition for many Market Day shoppers.
“It’s very special for our potters as well,” says co-organizer Dawn Zilke. “They start working on these bowls early in the year and some of them even collaborate and work together.”
Keltie Schalm stopped by with her twins for a preview. “We’re a YANA family and we love the spirit of community that this sale represents, made with love in the Comox Valley.”
Drop by the courtyard at Potter’s Place during Market Days on July 16 from 10am to 2pm, while supplies last!
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Thank you to Anela Kahlamoe for sharing his talent and entertaining guests at the Mex during their recent 1st Tuesday Fundraiser. A shout-out to Judy and Bruce Wing who host these wonderful evenings!
The students in Kathy Sirrs grade 2/3 class from Royston Elementary made thank you cards for people and organizations in the Comox Valley that support our community. We feel very lucky to have received one!
Thank you to our Tin Town neighbours and friends at Healing Bliss whose grand opening included donations to YANA.
Thank you to brave, beautiful Meredith from Fabricland who has a new haircut and tremendous love for local families with sick children. We are grateful for your giving spirit and appreciate everyone who pledged your fundraising effort.
Cute Carter celebrated his 4th birthday and gave some of his birthday money to YANA. Thank-you!
Quality Foods celebrated their 34th Anniversary and included YANA in the festivities. This business consistently supports our service to families by including YANA in their points program. Big thanks to QF!
Much appreciation to Salish Seafoods who hosted a delicious BBQ for customers with proceeds to YANA. It was fun to see so many YANA friends come by to enjoy their savoury treats.
Jacob and Sage sold yummy cupcakes in Cumberland as a way to help kids with health challenges. We love it when kids support kids!
