Thanks to a lucky snowfall, The Fishing Highway 24 Tourist Association’s (FH24) Outhouse Race went ahead after all, complemented by games such as throwing the toilet seat, and plunger darts. Congratulations to the winning race team, TP Cruisers. Rainbow Spirit Retreat’s “Pooper” won the Best Outhouse and Costumes prize, a gift basket donated by The Iron Horse.
But, sadly, they had to cancel their February 24 Sheridan Ice-Fishing Derby because the ice wasn’t sufficient enough for their insurance requirements.
Still, many thanks must go to FH24 for bending and twisting to suit our peculiar weather!
Interlakes Community Centre (ICC)
Note that Kids Space is cancelled for the rest of the school year, but they do hope to run the Summer Camp.
Given “significant growth” in player numbers, ICC’s Pickleball is now running games by levels of playing ability, as below. Levels’ guidelines are available.
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Advanced Intermediate (competitive)
Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Tuesday & Thursday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Novice/Beginner/Newer players (may infrequently end at 1 p.m.)
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Advanced Intermediate (competitive)
Friday: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Advanced beginner/ Intermediate
Mountain Spruce Community Centre (MSCC)
At 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14, MSCC hosts a DIY Sourdough Bread Workshop with Angela Hansen of Treat Yourself Wellness. The $55 fee includes a jar of sourdough starter, all ingredients to prep your own loaf, a bowl with prepared dough to bake at home, and take-home recipes with clear instructions on how to feed the starter and finish the baking process. Must register/reserve and e-transfer including the phone number to mtnspruce@gmail.com. Please bring a snack to share.
On March 30, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., all ages are invited to their Easter Egg Hunt in the Park at 6335 Mahood Lake Road. Enjoy a concession and warm fire, hunt for a magic egg and/or win one of many prizes. No charge but donations are always welcome.
Deka Ice
Fishing Derby
Deka Lake & District Volunteer Firefighters’ Society’s ( DLDVFS) Family Day event cancelled the ice-fishing component due to unsafe ice. However, the raffle and some door prizes went ahead. Hotdogs were available, as well as hot beverages generously provided courtesy of Ken Kineshanko of Cleanway Supply. Organizers are most appreciative of ticket buyers and those who donated prizes, all of whom were contacted before the event and graciously chose to leave things be.
The 50/50 winner of $645: Sherie McCrae of Deka Lake.
Raffle winners:
First prize, $500: Bill Whitehead of Sheridan Lake;
Second, custom firepit: Sherri Thompson of 105 Mile;
Third, $200: Deb Delyzer of Kamloops.
DLDVFS is grateful to everyone who attended and looks forward to seeing them again on February 15, 2025.
Greetings
A special happy birthday to all those who celebrate today, February 29; and warm birthday wishes to Pat Lytton.
Calendar
Beginner’s Belly Dance Lessons at Bridge Lake General Store: 6:15 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays.
Cardio at ICC: 9 a.m., Fridays, March 1/22 and 9:30 a.m., Sunday, March 17.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., March 1/15, then April 12.
Interlakes Horse Club Open House at ICC: 6:30 p.m., March 1.
CattleBelles Planting Workshop at Lone Butte Community Hall: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 2. Your $25 fee includes lunch. Must register at 250-395-3555
Log Cabin Quilters at ICC: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesdays. March 6 is members only; March 13 is Community Quilting.
Creative Kids at ICC: (homeschoolers aged four -12) 1:30-3:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 7/21.
Dinner/Dance at ICC: March 9. Doors open 6 p.m. Reservation deadline March 1.
Sourdough Bread at MSCC: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14; see above.
Jam Night at MSCC: 7 p.m., Saturday, March 16
Poker at ICC: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23. Play starts 7 p.m. sharp. Buy-in $10 plus $2 for the hall. Info from Jeanne, 250-593-4308.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, March 25.
Easter Egg Hunt at MSC Park: Noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 30; see above.
Doormat Painting at ICC: 3 p.m., April 7. Must pre-register/e-transfer $55 to: ecanvasparty@gmail.com Specify “April 7/Interlakes”.