Rivers community events spread across June calendar
The list highlights a series of local events in Rivers including an ACT third anniversary open house at Westoba Credit Union on June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m., a Cambrian String Quartet concert at Rivers United Church at 7:30 p.m. on June 6 and 7, and a Rapid City rodeo on June 7. Additional items include a fund raising auction at the Rivers Ag Society fairgrounds starting 9 a.m., a Ducks Unlimited banquet at the Rivers Legion Hall on June 7, and boys and girls baseball tournaments at the Rivers fairgrounds over June 7 and 8. Other activities feature a Game & Fish fishing derby at Lake Wahtopanah in June, an Alzheimer’s Walk in Riverdale, and a Pentecostal church event, all part of a crowded civic calendar.
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Rivers
Westoba Credit Union
Cambrian String Quartet
Rivers United Church
Rapid City
Rivers Ag. Society
Fairgrounds
Ducks Unlimited
Rivers Legion Hall
Pam
Rivers Fairgrounds
Rivers and Area
Wahtopanah
Riverdale
Penecostal Church
Bargain Hunters At Riverdale Yard Sale
Photo caption notes bargain hunters at the Riverdale Personal Care Home yard sale and barbecue. Tables brim with goodies and food as residents and visitors chat. Participants include Winnie Longmuir Ellen Kitzier Glen Wright and Mary McBurney.
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Riverdale Personal Care
Winnie Longmuir
Ellen Kitzier
Glen Wright
Mary McBurney
Grand opening marks start of Rivers centre
Office Manager Lyn Wilson notes the May 27 opening with Mayor Roy Stevenson cutting the ribbon at 10 30am. The Prairie Grain Bakery supplied doughnuts Stan s IGA refreshments A D s Flowers donated the ribbon and the Rivers Legion provided a coffee maker. Twelve visitors stopped by for a welcome.
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Lyn Wilson
Rivers
Roy Stevenson
Prairie Grain Bakery
Stan
IGA
A&d's Flowers
Rivers Branch
The
Royal Canadian Legion
Sheila
Festival of the Arts committee reports strong festival growth
The Rolling River Festival of the Arts executive committee met twice to review adjudication forms and process the festival while fresh in minds. Reports highlight 643 entries this year and 2 320 total participants, with 143 visual arts entries and strong concert attendance. Andrew Borley of Rapid City earned provincials piano selection.
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Doreen Matthews
Rolling River Festival of the Arts
Rivers Collegiate
Hansel & Gretel
Schnitzel & Steak House
AMAF
Shirley Russell
Rivers
Minnedosa
Esther Krahn
Marion McNabb
Carol Everett
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Rivers Banner Gazette
Rivers, ME
Manitoba
Manitoba Community Newspapers Association
Eerie Pengeres
Ken and
Chris Waddell
Sheila Szapko
USA
Overseas
Bargain Hunters
Zion Church
Rick Hildebrand
He Festival OF the Arts
Prairie I Mountain Services
Dean
Sandy Lake
White House Bakery & Restaurant
Clear Lake
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