The CVWS celebrated its 60th anniversary and the launch of History of the Comox Valley Writers Society on June 8, 2024, at The Gardens on Anderton in Comox. Attendees enjoyed Celtic music on stage and received greetings from Courtenay City Council, North Island College, and the Federation of BC Writers. After a brief history of the group, Phyllis Long, the last member of the original group from 1964, was honoured with the first copy of the book. After refreshments, guests were invited to enjoy author readings in more intimate garden areas. It was a lovely celebration and testimony to the value of writers groups, to the camaraderie of writers and their contribution to the local arts scene.