MAIDSTONE — May 10 is a big afternoon for us ladies who wish to attend the Mother's Day Tea in Ruddell from 2 to 4 p.m. Garden and yard-related items and perhaps some plants will be available to purchase. The cost is $5, and musical entertainment will be enjoyable while much chatter and laughter will fill the hall.
Spring plant and craft sales are always fun to attend, no matter what the distance is for some who like to go for a country drive. Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., an event in Mayfair will offer an assortment of baking, house and outdoor plants, crafts and more. To book a table, the cost is $10 by contacting 306-441-4137 or 306-290-8146/
The deadline to register an adult 19+ slo-pitch team is May 9 in Spiritwood. The entry fee is $250, with games starting mid-May until the end of June. To register, please call Sue at 306-883-2426 or 306 824-0486
Landfills in rural municipalities do get full, as we have to take our garbage and trash somewhere. Many farm sites burn their household garbage (when there is no fire ban) in large metal containers, but "stuff" does accumulate. The RM of Meeting Lake landfill has reached its capacity, but effective May 7, two temporary six-yard trash bins for household stuff will be at the dump.
Greenhouses galore are popping up on the prairie landscape, especially in rural areas. One doesn't necessarily have to drive to larger centres anymore. Redberry Greenhouse on Highway 40 between Hafford and Redberry Lake is open for business. For more information, call 604-619-2059
Now that it's spring, many September-April activities have ended for the season. I was fortunate to have attended Borden's dance recital last Friday. The hall was packed with a maximum crowd wanting to see these eager, energetic students showcase their talent. There was amazing talent on stage with participants from ages five to Grade 12. They've attended three dance competitions and brought home many awards. Included in the $10 admission was a lunch and a dance following the showcase on stage. There were thank yous to the instructors, board and parents who, week after week, drive the kids to their lessons.
Wishing all women who are mothers, grandmothers and others a special, happy Mother's Day this Sunday. Let your family spoil you.
