Money raised in Diamond Valley by the Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign is supporting a local youth foundation.
The Holiday Smile Cookie campaign took place at Tim Hortons locations across Canada in November. Money raised is split between Tim Hortons Foundation camps and an organization in each community.
The campaign in Diamond Valley raised just over $3,700 and the Diamond Valley Youth Foundation was chosen as the local beneficiary. It received $1,853 from the campaign, accepting a cheque from the local Tim Hortons on Dec. 18.
The youth foundation works to empower youth and build relationships in the community. With funds raised, it can provide young people with resources and opportunities they would not otherwise have, organizers said.
In December, the foundation provided $2,000 to help launch a book club for students in grades 7 to 12 that starts in late January at Spisherbocker Books.
Each member of the Fantastic Books and Where to Find Them Book Club can choose one book per month, at no cost.
The book club has a different format than most others, organizers said. Instead of choosing a book for the whole group to read and discuss, members can read anything they want and then give a review to the group the following month.
The format is designed to help relationships flourish as club members get to know each other and build a strong bond around a common interest, organizers said.
The book club will meet on the last Friday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. at Spisherbocker Books, but members are welcome to come early and stay late to play board games, browse the shelves or trade books with friends.
