MAIDSTONE — Correction: You do not have to pay at the Chamber of Commerce money tree draw. Draw boxes are in local businesses and anyone age 18 or over can enter (no purchase necessary). You will have to be at the Museum’s Winter Fest on Dec. 14 at 4:30 p.m. MST to grab money from the tree if your name is drawn.
Thank you to the Maidstone Community Health Committee for bringing us another beautiful Festival of Trees. The attractive outdoor arrangement was won by Linda Sewell. The committee is appreciative of such a supportive community through their years of involvement. This was the last year the Health Committee will be doing the festival but some interest has been expressed to keep it going so we will hope for next year.
Congratulations to Clint Farrell who won $1,000 in the Maidstone Legion Club Room November 50/50 and thanks to all who entered. Half of the Legion's share will go to Maidstone Food Bank. There will not be a 50/50 draw for December.
Waseca Community Centre's Cookie Bingo on Dec. 1 was well attended with lucky players winning a variety of delicious goodies donated by local bakers. Elaine Hewson won the blackout, taking home an awesome "Let It Snow" wreath (donated and made by Deb Chapman) and a lovely snowflake container of cookies. Be sure to mark Dec. 22 on your calendar for Waseca Community Centre's Santa Day at 1 p.m. with horse-drawn sleigh rides by Do It Again Ranch Adventures, Christmas story time, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snacks/hot chocolate and fireworks.
After the first game's weather cancellation, Northwest Hawks started their season on a road trip to Swift Current last weekend, playing and winning all 3 games, a doubleheader against Swift Current Colts (Black) (9-1 and 5-1) and a single versus Swift Current Colts (White) (3-1). Way to play, team! Come out to cheer us on in our home tournament, The Northwest Cup at Hillmond on Dec. 7-8.
Maidstone Senior Jets home opener on Nov. 29 against Glaslyn North Stars was a 5-4 win. Congrats to the team and to the 50-50 winner, Kally Jurke. On Nov. 30 the Jets played in Battleford versus Beaver Blues with a 4-2 win. Great start to the season! Perdue Pirates will be in Maidstone for the Jets next game on Sat., Dec. 7 at 8 p.m.
Remember to take in Maidstone Museum’s Winter Fun Fest on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. MST. Co-sponsored by Maidstone Chamber of Commerce, it will be an afternoon of outdoor fun with lights, music, games, fires, refreshments, and the chamber’s Money Tree draw at 4:30 (entry boxes at local merchants), ending with fireworks at 5 p.m.
Other upcoming events:
Dec. 6 Fri. from 5 to 9 p.m. Maidstone Bowling Alley’s Christmas Bowl (Turkey Shoot 7 p.m., Santa Photos 6 to 7 p.m.)
Dec. 7 Sat. Maidstone Kin Club Christmas Party
Dec. 8 Sun. Milleton Community Hall Christmas Potluck 5 p.m.
Dec. 8 Sun. Deadline for donations to Maidstone Food Bank/Kin Club Food Drive.
Dec.10 Tues. Deadline to enter your house, business or property in Kin Club’s “Twinkle Tour” at [email protected].
Dec.12 Thurs. Midwest Family Connections “Sask Outreach Family Play and Learn” at Ratushniak Elementary. Kids 0-6 years and parents. No charge. 10 a.m. MST.
