In the Community

Looking for something different to read? Why not try a young adult book.

Get ready for Maymont's first music jam and potluck supper March 24 at Maymont Memorial Hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. and supper is at 6 p.m. We hope to have all your favourite musicians at this event. Come join us as everyone is welcome.

Music lovers, mark your calendars. The Battlefords, no stranger to great music, will be hosting another house concert of a father and son tap-style guitar duo. Zachari and Andrew Smith describe their style as folk, alt-country and tap-style guitar.

It's hard to believe that we are already entering the final week of this year's Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival. It's not too late to catch the last couple of days of vocal entries.

The cadets of Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) No. 43, The Battlefords, marched for three hours Feb. 14 at the Frontier Mall, to raise money for Telemiracle 36.

Beware the "Ides of March" words made famous in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

The Battlefords and District Community Foundation Inc. (BDCF) is now accepting applications for a scholarship from the Hazel Asmussen Fund. This award is given annually to a student who will be attending a post-secondary fine arts program.

The Western Development Museum was invaded by Vikings Feb. 24 to 26. About 100 Sons of Norway members for eight lodges - six from Alberta and two from Saskatchewan - arrived at the museum for the annual sports weekend.

Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Feb. 22 with Bev Stewart and Jim Hartman doing the calling. The loonie pot was divided between Keith Weston, Denise Newton and Tillie Linkert. Jean Hartman provided lunch.

In the past I have at times written about the activities available here in Meota. When a person looks around, there is actually quite a bit available throughout the year if you really want something to do.