In the Community

There will be a wing night fundraiser at Maymont Hotel Jan. 14 starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society on behalf of the "United to Fight For Cancer", Relay for Life Team.

Ending 40 days and nights of fasting, Ukrainian Christmas Eve was celebrated at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Jan. 6. Father Taras Udod gave the blessing for the meal, Sviata Vecheria, at which over 50 parishioners gathered.

Birds coming to the feeders are not nearly as plentiful as in past years. One birdwatcher was visited by only a few Pine Grosbeaks. These birds usually visit in flocks and are seen often throughout the winter. This is true of many birds.

January is starting to buzz in Maidstone. As usual, the arena is a busy place with figure skating, hockey, curling and school activities but there are other activities coming up beyond the ice. Jan.

Well, no one called me names, but I definitely didn't get to play any reindeer drinking games. Even so, Operation Red Nose was the most fun I've had volunteering since I volunteered for the Gemini Awards.

I was pleasantly surprised to receive a letter after Christmas telling me my entry for the CBC Favourite Book Contest had been selected as one of the winners. I was told there were over 600 entries, so it was difficult to select winners.

As with any other community at this time of year things have slowed down here in Meota.

With 2011 now well underway, the Waseca Centennial Committee is working hard planning the celebration that takes place July 2 and 3. At a regular monthly meeting Jan 5, work continued on the invitations. Saturday, Jan.

Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Dec. 27. Jean Hartman supplied the lunch assisted by Dorothy Schwartz. High score went to Jean Stewart and low to Jean Hartman. Bingo was played Dec.

Now the Terry Fox Run and the QSP magazine fundraiser are finished, Maidstone High School would like to thank everyone for their support. You can still order magazines from QSP all year round if you go to www.qsp.ca. Oct.