Hurray – it’s May, my favourite month of the year, when the farm is still green, and the orchard flowers add a sweetness to my morning coffee time.
It’s been over 30 years since I came to the Island from the big city across the Salish Sea. And every year, I fall more in love with our community. Mountains behind us, the ocean in front, and lakes and rivers that call out to be explored.
Then, there are all the wonderful volunteers who operate our galleries, museums, clubs and societies that host events such as the Sailpast at Transfer Beach Park. Don’t miss this chance to see boats on parade and enjoy the entertainment ashore. This is thanks to the Ladysmith Yacht Club, which is celebrating its 40th year. The Ladysmith Maritime Society is also celebrating 40 years, despite its challenges and has lots planned for our community this summer.
Another milestone this month is the Ladysmith Rotary Club’s 25th anniversary of their Garden Tour. You’ll get to meet the big boy on this month’s cover and unearth more garden delights on their tour – all while helping raise funds for projects in your community.
And after all, isn’t that what it’s all about? Helping each other make our community a better place that can bring people together to have fun?
I guess I love the month of May for all the right reasons.
-Marina Sacht and the TAKE 5 gardeners
