SCHEDULE OF SUMMER EVENTS

Take a Kid Fishing Derby, Saturday, July 10th
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Find a young cottager (up to 12 years old) who likes to fish and enter the Take a Kid Fishing Derby. Licences are not needed as it is a Ministry of Natural Resources exempt day. Catches will be weighed at Island View Cottages from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Only fish caught in Wollaston Lake are eligible. Presentation of prizes starts at 4:15 p.m. Marilyn Brickles and family (613)337- 5046 are organizing the event this year with the much appreciated assistance of Bev Meyers and Island View Cottages (613)337-5533. Each year the WLHCA donates to the purchase of prizes. Additional contributions are welcome.

Golf Day, Saturday, July 10th
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The Eighth Annual WLHCA Golf Day will be held at Marvel Rapids Golf Course, Hwy #620, 5 km east of Apsley. Thank you to Tedd Pickering (613) 337-5088 or (905) 640-5056 who is co-ordinating this event. T-Off times will be scheduled between 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Register quickly with Tedd, as T-off spots are limited. Presentation of prizes is at noon

Children's Fun Day, Saturday, July 17th, 11:00 to 1 p.m.

We are very fortunate again to have Kelly Earle and Kim Finley co-ordinating Children's Fun Day again. Bring children (ages 5 and 14) to Island View Beach (Thank you Bev and Bill) to enjoy planned activities and games, win prizes supplied by WLHCA and enjoy a lunch of hot dogs and a drink donated by Kelly and Richard at Ron Earle Excavation . Volunteers are needed. Thank you, Beryl Lee, Herby Whittle and Ed Stewart for Food Preparation.

Coe Hill Municipal Open House, Saturday, July 17th, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come to the Community Centre for a hot dog lunch and meet members of the council and municipal staff, visit booths set up by the municipality and groups in the community, gather information, and ask questions of the representatives. Members of the WLHCA executive will set up a display booth and look forward to meeting everyone to talk about life at the cottage.

2nd Annual Coe Hill Wild West Weekend Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, Aug 1st.

Enjoy western events for the whole family...petting zoo, pony rides, panning for gold, best western costume, wild west theater, dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday. Cottage volunteers will be greatly appreciated. Contact Event Coordinator, Cathy Moore
at (613) 337-8740 or catherine.a.moore@hotmail.com.

Horseshoe Tournament and B.B.Q. Sunday, August 1st, 11:00 a.m.

Tedd and Angi Pickering are again hosting a horseshoe tournament for women and men during the day followed by a BBQ (beef roasted on a spit). Everyone brings a potluck dish and a great supper is had by all. Bring snacks/lunch, and beverages in a cooler. The Tournament is on Ferguson Bay Road, 4 km south of Hyw 620 on The South Rd. (Second Lake). To enter and for details on parking, entry fee, etc. call 613 337 5088 or 905 640 5056. Book early.

Poker Run, Saturday, August 7th, 1 p.m.

Kathy Convers and her great group of volunteers have again agreed to run the Poker Run. Contact Kathy (905) 623-5943, (613) 337 8576 ) if you would like to volunteer to be one of the five docks. Sign up for a nominal fee at Island View a week before the event. Prizes will be presented based on the entry fees generated from the participants. Remember to enjoy only nonalcoholic beverages on the lake and save the beer for the pier.

Second Annual Volleyball Tournament Saturday August 14th. - Noon Hour

A volleyball tournament is being planned starting at noon at 179 Maple Ridge Lane. This is an all ages and all abilities event. Teams will be selected by random draw. What to bring: Lawn Chair(s), Beverages, Pot Luck Dish (hosts will provide cold meat/buns), sense of humour, and a wrapped item for the prize table. Every player is asked to bring a prize item from their home or cottage that is no longer wanted/needed and would be headed for the next garage sale. This item should not cost anything. . . . re-gift, re-cycle, re-use...your trash could be a treasure! Please register with Colleen Ringham at (613) 968-7833,
(613) 337-8923 or cringham@loyalistc.on.ca

Coe Hill Agricultural Fair, Friday, and Saturday, August 27th and 28th

Pick up a membership at the municipal office for $5.00 and enter competitions for art work, photography, preserves, baked goods, and agricultural products on Friday morning. Livestock Judging starts on Saturday, beginning with horses at 9:00 am. From 4:00 on Friday, admire the work of the ribbon winners at the exhibits, take a spin on the midway, indulge yourself with “Fair Food”, hum along with the band. At the grandstand, watch the pony pull at 5:00, official opening remarks at 7:00 and the Demolition Derby at 7:30. On Saturday, enjoy the midway and see the prize winners on display. WLHCA is proud to contribute to the prizes for the fair.

WLHCA Annual Meeting: Sunday, August 22nd 11:00 a.m.

The Wollaston Lake Home and Cottage Association Annual meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Coe Hill. All members are welcome. This year, Bob Ireland will present changes to the Slate of Officers

Warrior's Day Parade, Saturday, September 4th to Sunday, Sept 5th.

Many events are planned by the Warriors' Day Committee to honour men and women of Canada's Armed Forces and veterans. On Saturday and Sunday, the Fairgrounds are open to public for displays and demonstrations. A Field Church Service will be held at 1:30 on Sunday at the grandstand, followed by a Armed Forces parade with the Bancroft Pipe band on Main Street in Coe Hill, ending with a Memorial Service at the Cenotaph. Honoured guests will lay wreaths. On Sunday, everyone is welcome to breakfast (7:00am) for $5.00 and beef or pork supper (5:00 pm) at the Legion for $12.00.