Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / Since 1984, the Rotary Club of Chilliwack has held its annual book sale to raise funds for community and international projects. This year's sale, its 39th annual fall book sale, gets underway this Sunday, October 29 at Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, starting at 10 a.m. The weeklong sale continues through Saturday, November 4 (10-6 daily hours). Rotary utilizes proceeds from the sale to fund a variety of local and international projects, and the work of Rotarians in Chilliwack is far-reaching. 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Rotary Club of Chilliwack book sale

As 39th annual book sale begins this Sunday, Rotary’s work in Chilliwack is far-reaching

Oct 25, 2023 | 11:42 AM

CHILLIWACK — You’ve probably seen their book sale signs on Keith Wilson Road, Vedder Road and other major thoroughfares throughout Chilliwack.

As Rotarians prepare for their 39th annual book sale starting this weekend, the scope and reach of the local service club is far-reaching throughout Chilliwack.

Since 1984, the Rotary Club of Chilliwack has held its annual book sale to raise funds for community and international projects. This year’s sale gets underway this Sunday, October 29 at Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, starting at 10 a.m. The weeklong sale continues through Saturday, November 4 (10-6 daily hours).

In 2020, the service club began having a one-day outdoor book sale in the summer to supplement the week-long book sale in the fall.

“We rely on the community of Chilliwack for their donations of reading materials,” Rotary Club of Chilliwack wrote on its website. “Throughout the year, a dedicated team of Rotarians, friends and community members sort the donated books. We are very thankful for the generosity of the Chilliwack community.”

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Patrons can use cash, debit or credit, but Rotarians are unable to accept cheques or electronic transfers. American cash is accepted at par.

Proceeds from the book sale help to fund many local Rotary projects.

Some of the projects Rotary has supported either in whole or in part the past few years include the following:

• Ann Davis Transition Society – electric stove
• Bernard Elementary PAC – Christmas dinner
• Central Elementary PAC – ArtStart
• Central Elementary School/School District 33 – Super Science Club
• Chilliwack & District Senior Resources Society – Peer Counseling
• Chilliwack Community Services – “Chilliwack Connect”
• RCMP – Stillwood Camp Academy for youth
• Robertson Elementary PAC – washer & dryer
• Salvation Army of Chilliwack – Industrial Coffee Machine
• Watson Elementary PAC – playground complex

Some of the larger community projects partially funded by the book sale in the past few years:

• Browne Creek Wetlands – trail development
• Central Community Park – park redevelopment and water park
• Chilliwack Cultural Centre Rotary Hall
• Chilliwack General Hospital – emergency room upgrade
• Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve – interpretive centre and outdoor classroom
• Peach Creek Trail – trail development
• Rotary Trail – Vedder River – trail development