After two decades of spending 24/7 arriving by car, feet or lawnmower, on schedule or in emergency, to help out in any one of 50 different ways, Wendy Chase is leaving us. ICC held a farewell party on April 27 to say bon voyage and good luck to the community hall’s favourite all-rounder. The many laudatory comments on ICC’s page indicate just how much she has meant to this community. Luckily, she’s only going as far as Kamloops, but will indeed be sorely missed.
At their April 22 Annual General Meetings, the Roe Lake & District Recreation Commission and ICC Society were delighted to welcome Irene Soares to the societies’ board. She joins president Theresa Draper, vice-president Gary Cleveland, treasurer Vanessa Tveitane, secretary Linda Kliewer, and directors: Dolores Castellato, Barb Goddard, Pat Lytton, Karen McDonald and Chet Powell.
Loon Bay Craft Market
The popular Loon Bay Craft Market on Highway 24 at Sheridan Lake reopens Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and continues every Saturday through September 6. Vendors requiring a space should contact Joan at 250-593-2353.
Bridge Lake Stampede
Make ready for the 74th Bridge Lake Stampede on July 5 at the Stampede Grounds (just off Highway 24 at Bridge Lake Business Route). The rodeo riders’ competition starts at noon and, for the first time, food trucks will be on site. Admission costs: Adults, $20; Seniors, $15; $10 for children aged five to 12 ; and free for those aged under five. Note that admission fees include free camping.
In the evening, the Bridge Lake Community Club will host an outdoor rodeo dance in the beer garden.
Bridge Lake Fair (BLF)
The theme for this year’s fair is CANADA, so vendors are asked to bring a flag to put on their tent and wear something Canadian. Also note that ICC requires vendors to have vendors' liability insurance. Reserve a vending spot by calling this writer. Zucchini car racing rules are somewhat different this year, so be sure to check the booklet, which should be available online around Victoria Day and in print shortly thereafter. Children’s games and colouring contest will both be back. The silent auction will close at 2:45 p.m. and there will be no live auction this year.
Deka Lake & District Ratepayers' Association (DLDRA)
Every year, in order to tidy up the community, DLDRA asks residents to walk around and remove a little roadside trash at all four lakes—Deka, Hathaway, Higgins, and Sulphurous. It’s happening on the morning of Saturday, May 24. There’s a fair bit of garbage, so the more residents who can help, the better.
Then, at noon, everyone heads over to Chris & Ken Schmidt’s home at 7464 Burgess (near the firehall) for hot dogs and pop, where someone will win the door prize!
Art Class
Sulphurous Lake’s Bryan Austerberry’s only summer art class is at Parkside Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, June 7, 14 and 21. The fee is $125 for all three days with all supplies included. Pre-registration/payment is required to: brasart6@gmail.com
Calendar
Yoga at MSCC: 10 a.m., Tuesdays (Prairie) and 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays (Stacey).
Pickleball at Horse Lake Elementary: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays through May 28. Arrive at 4:45 p.m.
Crib Tournament (alcohol free) at MSCC: 7 p.m., Friday, May 2. $8 fee. Must have played five times in the last year.
Farm Life at ICC, a day of conversation and learning. From 9 a.m., Saturday, May 3. Reservations now close TODAY, May 1; contact the Country Pedlar at 250-593-4114.
Lakeview Cemetery Clean-Up: 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, May 4.
Creative Kids at ICC: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays, May 5 and 26. For homeschoolers aged four to 12.
Log Cabin Quilters meet Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at ICC. May 7 & 21 are for members only. May 14 and 28 are for Community Quilting.
Celebration of Life for Carrie Stoughton at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 10.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., Fridays, May 16 & 30.
Loon Bay Market opens May 17; see above.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, May 17.
Burgers & Brews at MSCC: 19+. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 22. Tickets $44. Must reserve.
DLDRA Four Lakes Clean-Up: Saturday, May 24: see above.
Poker at ICC: Saturday, May 24. Last one until October. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Play starts at 7 p.m. sharp. $10 buy-in, plus $2 for the hall.
Bingo at ICC: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 25. 19+. Cash only. Doors open at noon.
