Passport to YLL: Cards, games, food, meetings and live music

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The Meridian Source Calendar of Events is a free service provided for non-profit organizations located within our coverage area. All events are in chronological order, as space permits and at the editor’s discretion.

To place an event, email taylor@meridiansource.ca or fax 306-825-5147

BINGO IS BACK!

Bingo is back at the Moose Lodge every Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m. Must be 18 to play.

Legion She Shed Raffle Returns!

Get your ticket now for the Lloydminster Legion’s She Shed Raffle! First prize is a new shed valued at over $4,500! Second prize is a beautiful garden swing! Third prize is a picnic table! Draws take place on July 1! Tickets are only $10 each and are available at Cliff Rose for Clothes, Coldwell Banker, Midway Towing or from any Legion member. Proceeds support the Lloydminster Legion. License # RR23-0659

Border City Métis Society AGM

The Border City Métis Society’s annual general meeting is being held on June 2 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium at the Border City Aboriginal Head Start Program, 5009–48 Ave. Memberships are due; lunch will be served.

Reconciliation Information Sharing

Grace United Church, Lloydminster extends an invitation to discuss and learn about reconciliation and decolonization. Join Charlene Bonnar for an evening series of information sharing, Wednesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. Bonnar teaches in the University Transfer Program at Lakeland College and has spent time unlearning her colonial upbringing and connecting with Indigenous culture and spirituality. Discussion and information sharing continue Wednesday, June 5, 7–9 p.m. at Grace United Church, 4708–50 Ave. in downtown Lloydminster. This series of discussions will continue June 5 and concludes on June 19.

69th Annual Lea Park Rodeo

The 69th Annual Lea Park Rodeo will be held on June 7 at 6:30 p.m. and June 8-9 at 1 p.m. with the dance in the Marwayne Arena to follow at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Win a 2024 Dodge 3/4 ton. Truck tickets are $100. Call 780205-9010 or 306-8216352 for more details.

Downtown Streetfest

The City of Lloydminster is excited to once again host its annual Downtown Streetfest, which is being held on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fun kicks off at The Olive Tree for a free pancake breakfast from 9-11 a.m. with activities for the whole family taking place throughout the day.

Just Kruzin Show & Shine

Head to the Servus Sports Centre on June 15 for the Just Kruzin’ Specialty Vehicle Club’s 16th annual Show & Shine! Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon with the show running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards and prizes at 4 p.m. Organizers are expecting 200+ guest cars on top of their own local cars to make for roughly 250 total vehicles. The show will feature antique vehicles, hot rods, rat rods, customs, muscle cars and more. There will be food trucks and refreshments, a kid’s zone for the young ones to enjoy, and much more.

2nd Reconciliation Information Sharing

You are invited to Grace United Church, Lloydminster to join in the learning and discussions about reconciliation and decolonization. Join Charlene Bonnar for an evening series of information sharing, Wednesday, June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Church Hall. Continue your learning journey June 19, 7–9 p.m. at Grace United Church, 4708 – 50 Ave. in downtown Lloydminster. This series of discussions will conclude June 19.

Filipino Festival

Celebrate Filipino heritage from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Bud Miller All Seasons Park on June 22 with the 3rd annual Filipino Festival. The day of fun and delicious food will also feature live music, Zumba, dances, door prizes, a car show, raffles, bouncy houses, cultural presentations and games. For sponsorships and inquiries, please contact Dowsan at 639536-4092, Aurora at 306-821-4102 or Jonah at 306-830-9142.

Hotel California at The Vic Juba

VaughnCo Entertainment is excited to bring the original Eagles tribute, Hotel California, to the Vic Juba Community Theatre on Sept. 20 for a 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 each and available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-8727400 for more info.

Taylor Swift Tribute

The Vic Juba Community Theatre is excited to bring a Taylor Swift Tribute featuring Katy Ellis to the Border City on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $39 each and are available online or at the theatre’s box office. Call 780-8727400 for more info.