The Watch Lake-Green Lake Community Association (WLGLCA) held its annual general meeting on Feb. 20.
The executive includes president Joni Guenther, vice-president Judy Thatcher, secretary Kim Wierzbicki, treasurer Mark Bulman and directors Tess Froehlich, Brian Thatcher, Mike and Linda Esau.
This year’s association’s events include: April Fool’s Day Garage Sale on April 1; Running of the Balls on May 20; gymkhanas on July 14 and Aug. 11; and the Christmas Party in December. The WLGLCA will also have a concession at the Fishing Derby, June 2-3.
The next meeting is on March 19, with a social at 7 p.m. and the meeting commencing at 7:30. New members are always welcome.
If you are new to the Watch Lake/North Green Lake area within the last five years and have not, but would like to receive a Welcome Book from the Community Association, please contact Eleanor Bulman at 250-456-2151.
Dinner cancelled
The Spring Fling potluck dinner scheduled for March 17 has been cancelled due to lack of interest.
Garage Sale
The WLGLCA will be having its April Fool’s Day garage sale on April 1 at the Watch Lake Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A pancake breakfast/brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact Judy Thatcher at 250-456-6031 or Linda Esau at 250-456-6026 for drop-off. All donations for the garage sale are greatly appreciated.
AGM slated
The Watch Lake/North Green Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLNGLVFD) Auxiliary’s AGM is scheduled for March 24.
There will be a social at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting commences at 10 a.m. Agenda items will include president’s report, secretary’s report, treasurer’s report, this year’s events as well as elections of board members.
Please call the writer at 250-395-9082 for more information and the location. The auxiliary is always looking for new members.
Practice changes
The WLNGLVFD will now hold practices on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
New members are always welcome. If you would like more information, contact Andy Palaniak at 250-456-7460.
Special wishes
Bubbly birthday wishes to Lawrence Eagle for March 18 and Karin Forbes for March 21. Hope you both have a wonderful day.
Calendar
• The Watch Lake & District Women’s Institute meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month at the Watch Lake Community Hall. Social and crafts at 11 a.m., and the meeting commences at 12:30 p.m. Bring a lunch.
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 e-mail at ggpoliseno@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.