The Annual Larch Hills School Pirate Loppet goes Friday, Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, over a five-kilometre course, is for grades three to seven students and experienced younger students when accompanied by their parents. Cost is $5. The emphasis is on participation, with all proceeds to schools to help them build their ski inventory. Registration will be done through the schools this month. Interested schools or PACs should call Brian Smith at 250-832-2934 or Tom Peasgood at 250-832-7368