The Country Pedlar is well-recognised for great community support and, on June 22, Shelly Durand and her staff offered a delicious Strawberry Tea for a donation of $5. In addition to that, she hosted a silent auction of dozens of items generously donated by local businesses. All proceeds were raised for two well-known local residents, Jane Murray and Sandy Amy, to help with costs related to their cancer.
Shelly was delighted to report that several hundred residents dropped in, not only for the strawberries but because they really care and, between them, raised some $3,500!
David Levick Memorial
The last time an Interlakes Community Centre (ICC) Memorial saw such a huge volume of residents, with cars parked all down the highway in addition to the parking lot, was 12 years ago, for Danny Lytton. On June 22, the sheer number of friends who came to pay their last respects to David Levick, and to offer their heartfelt sympathy to his family, simply confirms the esteem in which Dave was held. Hopefully, it will have provided some solace to his family at this very difficult time.
Bridge Lake Fair
Printed entry booklets for the 64th Fair at ICC on August 17/18 are now available at Bridge Lake Store, The Country Pedlar, High Ground Cafe, Interlakes Market, Lone Butte Store, Sheridan Store; and, in town, at Crafters’ Market, Dancing Quilts, Donex, Home Hardware, Impossible Knot and 100 Mile Feed ’n Ranch. If you cannot see the booklets, just ask at the counter as they are specifically intended for those who wish to submit entries to the exhibition.
The entire booklet is also available on line at https://bit.ly/m/BridgeLakeFair.
Vendors are welcome at the August 18 fair, for a fee of $10 or an item for the silent auction.
If you wish to book a space, please phone or PM this writer ASAP.
Mountain Spruce Community Centre (MSCC)
MSCC will hold its annual Canada Day barbecue at 4 p.m., Monday, July 1 at 7571 Pettyjohn Road, Sulphurous Lake. Enjoy music, lawn games, fire pits to roast marshmallows, and a 50/50 draw. Just bring your own meat to BBQ and a side dish, appetizer or dessert to share. Bring a chair if you wish. Barbecues, plates, silverware, condiments, napkins, coffee, water and pop will be provided free of charge.
Tickets for MSCC’s August 3 Fishing Derby will also be available on Canada Day, $10 each. This year’s three raffle prizes comprise a custom fire pit, a 10’ kayak and a Bradley smoker; as well as lots of derby and door prizes donated by generous local businesses.
Greetings
Birthday bubbly goes to Joyce McGregor, Mary Shennum, and Don Charlton.
Congratulations to Gail & Jack Larson on their 49th wedding anniversary, and to Susan & Mel Grahn on their 36th.
Calendar
Cardio at ICC: 9 a.m., Fridays, June 28, July 5/12/19; and 9:30 a.m., Sundays, July 7/14.
Bridge Lake Stampede at Bridge Lake Stampede Grounds, off Hwy 24 at Bridge Lake Business Route, Saturday, June 29. Breakfast 9:30 a.m.; rodeo from noon; outdoor evening dance.
Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department Society Garage Sale at Interlakes Rodeo Grounds: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
Crib at MSCC: 7 p.m., July 5 and 19.
Interlakes Horse Club: Buckle Series Event at 100 Mile Outriders Arena, 10 a.m., Sunday, July 7. Spectators welcome.
Two Bingos at ICC: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, doors open at 5 p.m.; and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 21; doors open at noon.
Interlakes Horse Club meets at ICC: 6 p.m., Friday, July 12.
100 Mile Repair Cafe at ICC: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Monday, July 22.
