March 26-27 are the dates set for the Third Annual Horse Bazaar at the Lakeside Equestrian Centre on Tatton Station Road.
There will be a stallion showcase, display booths, horses for sale, demonstrations and consignment and used tack sale. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entry to the bazaar is by donation, and there is a dinner and auction Saturday night. For more information contact Randy Brodoway at 250-395-5175 or e-mail lazyb@shaw.ca.
Ice-Off Contest
Don't forget to get your guess in for the 108 Ranch Lions Club Ice-Off Contest.
There are a lot of dates to choose from this year. Tickets are $2 per guess and available from all 108 Lions, Dowe's Diner, 108 Supermarket, Vidas (open again April 6), and Race Trac Gas.
For more information, call Lion Jim at 250-791-6633.
Elvis in the house
Come out and support the 108 Mile Lions Club as it presents Elvis Elite on March 26 at the 100 Mile Community Hall. This fundraiser for the 108 Lions is back by popular demand and includes a '50s dress up contest, full bar, snacks and lunch.
Doors and bar open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25 and only sold in advance at 108 Supermarket, Donex, Didi's, and Money Concepts. For more information, call 250-791-5775 or 250-791-5656.
Bird sightings
On Feb. 27, we had a single, bewildered red-winged blackbird in the backyard that was not seen again.
The usual group continues to visit us, along with a handful of redpolls and a solitary pine siskin.
