In the Community

Even though dancers were competing out of town as was the high school badminton team, the community was kept hopping with numerous other events being held in Unity April 12.

The last snowfall, April 17, is well on the way to being melted, leaving puddles in places. The juncos have enjoyed themselves bathing. Up until just recently chickadees have been mainly what are coming to the bird feeders.

The Maymont Dance Club had their annual recital April 13. An enthusiastic audience turned out to watch the dancers perform hip hop, jazz and lyrical numbers.

Battlefords Art Club members all worked on a project on a fine spring day Tuesday, including watercolour pieces, sketches and acrylic paint. We invite everyone to our sale at the Chapel Gallery Friday, May 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Another dozen or so snowbirds have returned to their summer homes in the area and are boosting attendance at community events, which is most welcome.

Catch The Ten Whist was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre April 7 with Lil McMillan hosting and providing lunch. High score went to Jean Stewart and low to Lil McMillan.

The Borden Friendship Club spring tea and bake sale was well attended with close to 50 to enjoy a variety of pies or desserts. Proceeds went to help defray the $300 sponsorship of an SOS Children's Village in Kenya that the club supports every year.

You've heard of singing for your supper but how about singing for someone to buy a fundraiser ticket? That's what our boys did on a Saturday afternoon, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They even did requests.

Nashville 2014 performed April 12 in Mayfair.

The recreation board for the RM of Glenside held their first meeting of the new 2014 season at the home of Andrea Owen of Spinney Hill. Members attended from the three districts of Lizard Lake, Baljennie and Spinney Hill.