The Easter break is over. The community poster board are filling up with coming events, squeezing as many activities as possible in before the "school's out" summer lull. That's only two months away, even though we could be forgiven for thinking it's still winter.
The coming weekend will be a busy one with multiple events running concurrently.
Starting with Friday, it's the first day of the three-day Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival. It is being held at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts with sessions running at 9 a.m. and at 1, 6 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday's sessions are at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is $3 per session. There will also be traditional ethnic dishes available, such as perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage and borsch.
Saturday, expect more activity. Bright and early, at 8 a.m., you can head out to the Battleford Arena for the Battleford 2000 Lions fifth annual Community Garage Sale. In addition to the treasures you may find there, you can also have a burger. Admission is $2. Kids under 12 get in free. The event runs until 2 p.m.
May 3 is the 17th annual Polkafest at the Knight's of Columbus Centre in North Battleford. Music will be by local favourites The Hamps and Dusty Rose. Advance tickets are available for $20. You can also get them at the door for $22, but there is a limited number available, so give Walter Suberlak a call at 306-445-8255 to ensure your admission. Dancing runs from 3 to 11 p.m.
Another annual favourite, the 69th Battlefords Wildlife Federation Smoker, will be held Saturday. On the menu this year are headcheese, meatballs, fish, barbecue roast, fresh and smoked sausage, plus more. Supper runs from 5 to 8 p.m. But it's not just about the food. There will also be hunting and fishing displays, a trade show, local wildlife artists, kids' activities, raffles and draws. Everyone is welcome. Advance tickets are available at Piper Equipment and Norsask Equipment, but they will also be available at the door.
The Catholic Family Services annual charity dinner and auction, this year themed Out to Sea, will be held at the Tropical Inn the evening of Saturday, May 3. Following the dinner and auction, there will be dancing to music by Danny and the Dusters.
On Sunday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Gold Ridge Centre, Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre is hosting its 13th Annual Spring Fair and Trade Show. There will be approximately 30 exhibitors and businesses showcasing their products. There will also be a silent auction, refreshments and desserts
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