Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society Scores Major Donation for Ireland Trip

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The Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society (CCYFS) received a significant boost for their planned trip to Ireland with a $2,000 donation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139. The donation was part of a major fundraising push by the group, which included a rib dinner and dance at the Legion, a barn dance at the Onward Ranch, and a Long Table dinner on Sunday. The funds raised will support the youth on their trip, which will allow them to learn, play, and research music, as well as experience Irish culture and nature.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society (CCYFS) received a $2,000 donation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139 to support their trip to Ireland.
  • The donation was part of a major fundraising push by the group, which included a rib dinner and dance at the Legion, a barn dance at the Onward Ranch, and a Long Table dinner on Sunday.
  • The Long Table dinner featured a four-course gourmet meal made almost entirely of local food, with over 100 attendees.
  • The CCYFS plans to travel to Ireland on a budget, staying in hostels, and will participate in music, culture, and nature experiences.
  • Most of the youth fiddle group members have never left North America, making the trip a "dream come true."

Statistics:

  • $2,000: the amount donated by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 139 to the CCYFS.
  • Over 100: the number of people who attended the barn dance at the Onward Ranch.
  • 99: the number of tickets sold to the Sunday dinner.
  • 4: the number of courses in the gourmet meal served at the Long Table dinner.
  • 100%: the percentage of local food and ingredients used in the Sunday dinner.
  • 0: the amount allocated for non-local food and ingredients in the Sunday dinner.

Sources:

  • Williams Lake Tribune, "Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddle Society Scores Major Donation for Ireland Trip," 2025.