The Watch Lake-Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) is pleased to announce that the Gymkhana will be held on Saturday, July 13. It is the longest running gymkhana in British Columbia. The gates open at 10 a.m. and the events start at noon. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $2.00.
This is a horse and rider sporting event which includes barrel racing, keyhole, musical tires, and baton racing. The gymkhana will be held at the grounds just west of the Little Horse Lodge. There will be a concession serving mouth-watering hamburgers and hot dogs as well as pop, water, coffee, chocolate bars and potato chips. There is also a refreshment garden to quench the adults' thirst.
The gymkhana is a lot of fun for both competitors and the public, so bring a good hat, sunscreen, and your camera. We hope to see you all there.
Fishing Derby
The 2024 Watch Lake-Green Lake fishing derby was a huge success in spite of the weather. There were 146 adults and 11 under-16 contestants fishing for two days on Watch Lake and Green Lake. The largest fish caught from Green Lake was eight pounds and the largest fish from Watch Lake was four pounds, 13¾ ounces. Congratulations to all the people who fished. Many, many thanks to all those fabulous businesses that contribute to the event, The Blue Wranglers Band playing their great music during dinner and the dozens of volunteers for their huge effort in making this Fishing Derby a wonderful event.
Photography 101
Join Alyssa and Ernie on Saturday, July 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Watch Lake Community Hall (WLCH), in familiarizing yourself with your DSLR and/or mirrorless camera in a one-hour workshop. Canon, Sony, Nikon, and other users are all welcome. Following the workshop, they will take you through the beautiful area of Watch Lake to put what you have learned into practice. For more information, cost and to register, go to www.watchgreenlakecommunityassoc.com.
Hall rental
If you would like to rent the WLCH for receptions like weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, get-togethers, meetings, and other activities, please contact Joni Guenther at 250-456-7330 or Gisele Poliseno at 250-395-9082. They will gladly book the days you require for that special day.
Calendar
Watch Lake-North Green Lake VFD meets three times a month. The next two practices will be on Saturday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon and Tuesday, July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome. If you can find the time, come, and join.
Watch Lake & District Women's Institute (WLDWI) meets every third Wednesday of each month except for July and August at the WLCH at 11:30 a.m. Bring a lunch. For more information, call Helen Eagle at 250-456-2413 or Joni Guenther at 250-456-7330.
WLGLCA next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 11 at the WLCH. Social at 7 p.m. with the meeting commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Let me know
If you have community events, get-well, birthday or anniversary wishes or news you would like to share with the community, call the writer at 250-395-9082 or email at gisele.poliseno@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
