A generous, sellout crowd made the annual Westshore Lobsterfest a sucess for West Shore Rotary.
About 250 people helped raise more than $20,000 that will go toward buying playground equipment for a planned memorial park, said Jim Tenhove, master of ceremonies and member of the Rotary for 21 years.
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Local dignitaries, including Langford Mayor Stew Young and council attended the dinner. LangfordB次元官网网址檚 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #91 provided space and catered the event.
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A silent auction portion had over 30 items contributed by area businesses. A $150 Thrifty Foods gift card ended up being sold for $160. A family fire truck ride sold for $150.
Big bids went for a food voucher and one night stay in Bear Mountain and a weekend at the Long Beach Lodge Resort in Tofino.
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The Rotary club will request grants and donations to help reach the $250,000 goal needed to buy playground equipment for a memorial park to honour local RCMP officer Const. Sarah Beckett who was killed by an impaired driver in 2016.
The park is planned to be in City Centre Park, near Westhills Stadium.
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