The local arts council is having a membership drive. In its 29th year in the Nicola Valley its offering memberships at 20 dollars for and person, 40 dollars for a group and 100 for a corporate.
Forms can be downloaded from its website http://nvartscouncil.com/
The arts council sponsors concerts and arts in the community of Merritt.

Today in history: January 16,1412
The Medici family is appointed official banker to the Papacy