In the Community

Master violinist Myra Lin joined local pianist Jaya Hoy for an afternoon of "beautiful noise" designed to ward off the winter blahs Sunday at Third Avenue United Church.

The family of Stewart Cunningham held a come and go tea Jan. 16 in the Speers Recreation Centre to celebrate Stewart's 80th birthday. Nearly 100 family and friends helped Stewart celebrate. His birthday is actually on Jan.

Jan. 21 was a "fun day" at Waseca Rink. It was a great opportunity for family skating, a time to see the tremendous work that has been done by volunteers to upgrade the rink building and get the ice ready for skating.

Over the last while CBC television ran a program called Champions of Change.

The recent snowfall may have some people singing, "It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you." Feb. 12, they'll be singing "Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go," as the fourth annual Cutter Rally comes to the Battlefords.

The Neilburg Recreation Board held a Christmas tree draw with 15 winners of $15.

The Chapel Gallery's annual Artist Winter Retreat is scheduled for Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13. This is an opportunity to work in the gallery alongside other artists.

The Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association held its annual meeting Jan.13 with a full slate of directors in attendance. Christine MacDonald chaired the meeting and reviewed the activities of the past year.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) SK 4550 is hosting an open house Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:45 pm at Hope Mennonite Fellowship Hall, 1291 - 109th St., North Battleford. TOPS Club, Inc.

Borden Parks and Recreation Board held a bingo in Borden School gym on a blustery Jan. 12 evening, with about 30 out to play 20 games of bingo. Donated prizes were won by those attending and the cash 50/50 of $36.50 went to Lottie Petriew.