CB&F recently updated our web hosting account system. Thanks to all our hosting clients who have subscribed to the new system—we appreciate you taking the time and trouble now, to make it easier, faster and more efficient for all of us in the future.

And thanks for making it possible for CB&F to sponsor local, national and international charities including:

• Bach On the Rock, Saltspring Island’s Chamber Orchestra and Choir
• Bandemonium Music Society, Saltspring Island’s Concert Band, Swing Shift Jazz Band, and Annual Solo Competition
• The Crofton Airshed Citizens Group of British Columbia
• Saltspring Save Our Surgery
• Salt Spring Island Community Education
• Salt Spring Vipassana Community
• SSI Water Council Society
• Viva Voce! Community Choir
• WOLF Kids education programme
• Living Carbon carbon offset development company
• National CCSVI Society
• Avaaz, a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere

I encourage you to check out the organizations listed above, and your local, national, and international charities. I believe we that education, the arts, and advocacy groups can have a very positive impact on our daily lives and our world. Get involved, meet your neighbours, and help make the world a better place!