Well it certainly took its sweet time in getting here, but I think summer has found us. If not, then this first sunburn is all for naught. With summer comes the end of all the winter and spring events. People want to be outside in the garden or at the lake camping.
Over the spring all of organizations have held their annual meetings and plans are in place for summer activities.
The Rabbit Lake Agricultural Association annual meeting saw several new people joining the directors. Keifer Kitching, Cassidy Woodcock, Trevor Pauls, Danny and Crystal Wright, Darren Spielmann and Derek Moore join Dave Rodh, Amanda Moore, Dustin Bassingthwaite, Russell Aumack, Isabelle McLennan, Micky Allchurch, Mary MacDonald and Alan Laughlin. Russell Aumack is president, Micky Allchurch is vice-president, Mary MacDonald is treasurer and Alan Laughlin is secretary. The first order of business is to organize the annual slo-pitch tournament July 6, 7 and 8 here in Rabbit Lake.
The Rabbit Lake Library sponsored quilting evenings, children’s art and art lessons over the winter. April 23 they held a show and tell. Several examples of varied techniques of quilting and art were on display. The Rabbit Lake Library sponsors a monthly treat of the month draw. Lorraine Scott won a handmade birdhouse built by Dave Siegel.
The Rabbit Lake Community Hall board hosted the annual spring supper May 5. Everyone enjoyed the ham and scalloped potatoes, salads and vegetables. Karen Vallee won the 50/50 draw of $60 and the door prizes were won by Glen Cherry and Jim Tomkins.
The Rabbit Lake Community Hall board held its annual general meeting April 30. The directors are Laureen Becotte, Marie Balazsi, Jeanette Krelow, Dave Martens, Cornie Martens, Mary MacDonald, Margaret Siegel, George Hildebrand, Shelly and Alan Laughlin. Chairperson is Alan Laughlin, Dave Martens is the vice-chairperson and Shelly Laughlin is the secretary-treasurer.
Congratulations to George and Melita Hildebrand on the birth of a granddaughter, Natalie Violet, born April 30. Parents are Dave and Katherine Vandergught. Natalie is a sister for Oliver and Simon.
Meeting Lake Regional Park has opened for the season. A supper was held at the lake on Mother’s Day. The ice is off the lake and I don’t think the lake is any higher than it was last year. Rose Gill Lodge also sponsored a Mother’s Day tea.
The Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle will be hosting Larry Krause as entertainer on May 24. Once again there will be a supper before the show. Donny Parenteau will be back in Rabbit Lake June 10 for a CD release. This event is by advance ticket only. On June 24, Mykal Gambull will be the entertainer.
May 14 the Rabbit Lake and District Museum committee held its annual general meeting at the museum. The officers for 2018 are Norma Sherman - president, Isabelle McLennan - vice-president, Ruth Hrynewich - secretary and Alan Laughlin - treasurer. The annual church service and picnic will be held June 10
June 20 the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle and the Rabbit Lake and District Museum committee will be holding the annual rhubarb festival. Enter a pie and compete for the title of Rhubarb Ruby. The reigning Rhubarb Ruby is Bev Kowerchuk.
Hoffunungsfelder Mennonite Church will be holding summer services in the Rabbit Lake Mennonite Church on the third Sundays in June, July and August at 10 a.m. Everyone is more than welcome to attend. There will be no services in the Fields of Hope Mennonite Church at Glenbush on those Sundays.
Remember that on July 6, 7 and 8 the Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association will be holding a slo-pitch tournament in Rabbit Lake. This is always a fun weekend. Get up and team and come check it out.
