Community Enthusiast Gifts

"Sure, I follow the herd- out of a deep respect for the concept of community."

'These beat Facebook friends any time ...'

"The fireworks money should be spent on something the community wants."

Greeting cards: mother, father, village.

"Announcements about the Youth Club, Senoirs Club, Woman's Club, & Twelve Steps Programs are so long, I'll dispense with my sermon."

Community Church. . . Back Rubs

"Look, Martha—you contribute, I contribute, we all contribute to the pulse of the city."

Hispanic child joining the lemonade stalls.

'Apparently we're to use the budget that's been cut to encourage the volunteers we haven't got because they've been put on schemes to fill in for services that no longer exist.'

Census: 'Do you know who I am?'

Lowry County.

'Mr and Mrs Phelpott-Bilbs from the Neighbourhood Watch Patrol!'

'Ask not what your country can do for you...but what gender neutral policy initiatives can be put up for discussion and negotiation within a framework of...'

"Local shopping, local eating, and...I married the girl next door."

Garage sale.

'Instead of being just like Michael Jordan, I wanna be just like Barack.'

We're off to the Wells' potluck! All the neighbors will be there. Whoop-dee-do. Hey! We're building community. So you don't mind if we do, too? Of course not! We support your good citizenship. Good! 'Cause all the neighborhood kids are coming over here.

We love the diversity of the neighborhood.

"Community Board."

Well, yes, it's a free library, but...

"So, I hear you're new in town."

2020 vs. 2023

"That's EXACTLY what I wanted to know from you."

The Neighborhood at a Glance

"This town ain't big enough for the proposed outlet shopping mall at Millet Creek Pass."

"That's our new church mascot."

Sign Reform

Things I love about Powell River...

The Epsom Derby - The Finishing Line

He leaves, but soon realizes his roots run too deep.

EXTROVERTS ANONYMOUS

Hang in There Democracy!

Mass Travel

"My novel is about a romance between an octogenarian and a septuagenarian, but I can't remember which is which."

'Vote for me. I'm ready, and willing. Two out of three isn't bad.'