SIDNEY — The 17th annual Hearts of the Community volunteer appreciation awards are handed out Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Mary Winspear Centre — and you can get tickets for free.
Community volunteers, individuals and groups will be recognized at 11 a.m., followed by a complimentary luncheon. A $1,000 award will be presented to a deserving youth volunteer from the Saanich Peninsula — and many other people who give their time to make the community a better place will be recognized.
The Hearts of the Community are presented by Beacon Community Services and the Peninsula News Review. To pick up a free ticket, drop by the SHOAL Activity Centre (10030 Resthaven Dr.), the Mary Winspear Centre (2243 Beacon Ave.), the Peninsula News Review (103-9830 Second St.) and from Beacon Thrift Shops in Sidney and Brentwood Bay.