The Watch Lake-Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) held its annual general meeting on March 3 with 15 members attending.
The executive includes president Joni Guenther, vice-president Guy Poliseno, treasurer Tanya Richards and directors Carol Roberts, Janet Boyd, Alan Boyd and Gisele Poliseno.
The association's events for this year include the gymkhanas on July 11 and Aug. 8 and the Christmas Party in December. The association will also have a concession at the Fishing Derby on June 6-7.
The WLGLCA meetings will now be on the second Wednesday of every month commencing April 8. There is a social at 7 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30. New members are always welcome.
Bursary available
The 70 Mile and Area Community Fund Committee held a meeting Feb. 24 to announce applications for a bursary are now being accepted.
The bursary is offered to assist graduates who are continuing their education.
To apply, send a letter of 300 to 500 words and include your goals, education plans, and your connection to the area. Include any volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, and community service. Send your application to The 70 Mile and Area Fund: c/o S. Wheeler; Box 29; 70 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2K0 before April 30.
Hall rentals
If you would like to rent the Watch Lake Community Hall for receptions – weddings or anniversaries, birthday parties, get-togethers, meetings and other activities – please contact Tanya Richards at 250-456-7783.
She will gladly book the days you require for that special day.
Get well wishes
Community members send their wishes for a speedy recovery to Dimps Horn who had hip surgery a few weeks ago.
Celebrations
Happy anniversary wishes go to George and Candace Tyler who celebrating their special day on April 2.
Calendar
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• Watch Lake & District Women's Institute meets every third Wednesday of every month; social and crafts at 11 a.m. and the meeting at 12:30. Bring a lunch.
• The WLNGLVFD next fire practice is on April 14 at 7 p.m. New volunteers are always welcome.