Move over Jay Leno. Step aside David Letterman - you have some competition right here on the Sunshine Coast.
The talented students at Elphinstone Secondary School's TV Production class launched an innovative and exciting project this week.
The senior class has produced its own late night talk show. The first taping of Coffee Nights Almost Live took place on Tuesday. We were privileged to be in the audience cheering the students on.
The talk show is produced and hosted by the students and will showcase people in the community who have interesting jobs or pastimes that relate to a teen audience.
The set looks professional, complete with a cozy couch, interview desk and a cool coffee cup logo.
The first show debuts tonight on Coast Cable 11 and repeats throughout the weekend. More tapings are planned for the future.
We've heard so much in the community in recent weeks about problems associated with youth: late night parties, vandalism and fights in our community.
The initiative put together by these students at Elphi is proof that not all young people are to blame for the recent trouble.
We have a tremendous group of talented young people on the Coast who are doing amazing things.
This project is an accomplishment worth celebrating. We tip our coffee cups to the students.
No fooling aroundWe'd be remiss this week to not offer congratulations to Teresa and Larry Nightingale and their army of volunteers for a tremendously successful April Fool's Run last Sunday.
Despite the wet conditions, the 27th annual Gibsons to Sechelt half marathon went off without a hitch. The event ran on time, was well organized and all the competitors we talked to said they had a blast.
One runner in particular made mention of the Nightingales and said they deserved a huge thanks for their efforts.
He said this run has grown over the years to become a première event on the running calendar, bringing runners to the Coast from all over Canada and Washington state for the run. Check out the impressive list of names on page C5 for further proof.
Next time you see the Nightingales or any of the volunteers, be sure to give them a pat on the back for their efforts.
