The smell of fried fish permeated through the community of Lanigan on April 28, as the Lanigan Lutheran Church hosted their eighth annual fish fry.
The fish fry is an annual fundraiser for the church, says fish fry committee chair Blondie Siegel, who noted in previous years they were able to use the money to help replace windows and siding, while the money raised this year will be socked away for a special occasion, she said, noting it will be going into a money kitty.
The fish fry, featured two sittings, with diners enjoying either jack fish or pike caught in La Ronge.
The nearly 200 diners who came through the doors, were treated to both a dutch auction as well as a live band, to accompany their dinner.
Siegel notes the live music has been something that have always done, with this year’s music featuring more vocals, says Siegel.
The dutch auction featured items donated by the members of the Lutheran Church, says Siegel, who notes the audience who takes in the dinner features mainly non-Lutherans.
“It’s a great fundraiser and it connects us with the community because you’ve got to work with everybody. I’m sure if you take a look out there the percentage of Lutherans would be pretty low compared to all the other ones.”
Being able to welcome others from outside the Lutheran Church is important, says Siegel.
“It makes the community aware of what the Lutherans really do… we can all work together and everybody enjoys coming out and having a good time.”
While Siegel noted the fish fry went about as well as it could have, given the circumstances.
