Bridge Lake Fair entry booklets are now in all local general stores.
They are available at the Williams Lake and District Credit Union and Selvedges in 100 Mile, as well as at Horse Lake Nursery and Lone Butte Gardens, or residents can call 250-593-4354 to get a booklet or ask questions.
The fair is at Interlakes Hall from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 21, with entries accepted on Aug. 20 only.
Camp enjoyed
Eighteen Grade 4-7 Bridge Lake Elementary School (BLES) students spent an awesome two days at the Educo camp on May 17-18.
Teacher and chaperone Carney Myers explains the exercise as a kind of team building, self-esteem, self-confidence, push-yourself-beyond-your limits type of thing, and says all of the children did very well.
The high ropes required climbing to a Burma bridge at about 10 feet, then climbing up the bridge to heights of 45 or 60 feet, then coming down the zip-line, which is the only way down.
"The staff there was just amazing with the kids. They had lots of patience and were coaxing and encouraging without pressuring them,” Myers says.
“And then there were group games, when they weren't on the high ropes or rock climbing wall. They kept them steadily busy and I really didn't have to be there at all."
Showcase artist
Bridge Lake librarian Brenda Tillyer welcomes Willi Gallant to the library's Community Showcase for the month of June.
Willi is well-known, as she's had a shop in 100 Mile for some three years, and also sells her beautiful hand-painted glassware at local Farmer's Markets.
Born in Holland, Willi moved to Canada when she was six years old and to 100 Mile when she was nine.
"Glass is very challenging to paint because it's a slippery surface. My paint is put on, then left for a certain time then baked."
Willi works mostly on vases, mugs and wine glasses, but she also sells cards and jewelry. She will also do personalized work for those who ask, and she especially enjoys painting nature, wildlife and flowers.
Birding events
Bridge Lake Community School (BLCS) is offering three birding expeditions with Wendy Marshall, at 7:30 a.m. on June 6, 13 and 20.
Call 250-593-2327 by the previous evening if you wish to participate.
Rodeo slated
The 62nd Bridge Lake Stampede is at Bridge Lake Rodeo Grounds, just off Highway 24 at Bridge Lake Business Route, on July 2.
Entries will be accepted June 21-22; call David Cunningham at 250-395-2417.
Gates open at 8 a.m. with an all-day pancake breakfast and concession. Slack (extra events) is at 9 a.m. and the main events start at noon. Mark your calendar to enjoy this annual Wild West show.
Admission is $10 for adults; and $5 for seniors and children aged five to 12. Children under five are admitted free.
Celebrations
Congratulations on today's wedding anniversaries for Donna and Duncan Jarvis' 48th, and Ursula and Martin Scherrer's 26th.
Birthday bubbly goes to Sherry Fossum's special number on June 2; and to Sophia Dunne, June Forsberg and Lynda Van Scheyndel, all of whom celebrate June 4.
Calendar
Call the writer for contact numbers.
• BLCS Book Club meets 1:30 p.m., June 4 at the 108 to discuss Beatrice and Virgil. Call 250-593-4538 for details.
• Deka fire practice, 6: 30 p.m., June 7.
Bridge Lake Fair Association meets 7 p.m., June 7 at the Mickelsen residence.
• Deka Ladies Auxiliary's last meeting until October is on June 8 at the fire hall. A short meeting at 11:30 a.m. will be followed by a potluck luncheon.
• BLCS meets 7 p.m., June 8 at the school.
• Call 250-593-4538 to register for BLCS' Fathers' Day Rally/Scavenger Hunt, starting 2 p.m. on June 19.
