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Mark your calendars now. A Bredenbury "Octoberfest" will be held Fri., October 7 and Sat., October 8. Lots of fun and activities both days. Dance to the "Crawdaddies" Sat. night from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Seniors Dance "Memory Lane" 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat.

Bert & Gloria Parons of Dauphin, MB visited Jim & Ann Purves and also attended the funeral of Albert Dressler and visited friends and relatives in the area.

The Rink Board would like to thank all who attended and helped at the Rink Benefit Garage Sale and hotdog stand on Saturday. We netted $580.00.

Merle McLachlan and her sister Lynne Taylor spent the weekend with Adrian and Louise McLachlan.

The Calder Playschool has ended for another year. On Wed., May 4, 2011, the playschool students enjoyed the day with pizza, doing crafts and receiving their grad hats and diplomas.

Steak Night Fundraiser for Tim Byczynski and family, Thurs., June 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Pockets Billiards and Sports Lounge in Yorkton. Tickets - $20.00. Call Marlene at 306-898-2345 or pick up at Wagner's Flooring in Yorkton.

The month community potluck supper was held on May 11 at the Hut with two dozen people in attendance. As Mother's Day had just passed, Eva Huber donated a basket of Avon products which was used as a door prize for all the ladies in attendance.

The Quad Derby and Trade Show took place at the rink on Sat., May 7 and was sponsored by the Bredenbury Lions Club and Minor Sports. There were approximately 130 machines that took part in the derby.

Remember the "Tea with Ruth Gabert" at Saltcoats and District Community Hall on Sun., May 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The monthly Pot Luck Noon Luncheon is Mon., May 16 at the Stirling Room.

Congratulations to Jackie Johnson who was presented the 2011 "John Currie Leadership Award" for $800 at SIAST in Regina.