Dec. 4 marked the14th year for the Children’s Christmas Fund Raiser in Alert Bay – with $1,312 raised.

This year, the event was held at the Nimpkish Restaurant. 

“The food was amazing and so was the service. The owners of the Nimpkish Restaurant were most supportive of the event and one owner Pemba Bhatia, donated lots of items for the loonie auction table,” said host Robin Quirk.

Several women met earlier in the day and decorated the tables for dinner. 

That night 40 women came out to raise money to put towards the Christmas Hampers that go to families with children. Rev Sheila Cook said grace. Brenda Gordon did the calling for the loonie auction. 

“She did a great job,” said Quirk. 

The helpers for the auction were Wendy Peterson, Diana Bichel, Cathy Bull and Quirk.

“The event was successful and a lot of fun! At the end of the auction everyone got together for a group picture. One hundred per cent of the money raised will go towards the Christmas Hampers for 2026.”