Looking for something to do the weekend of Aug. 20-22, then head north up Highway #10 to attend the Preeceville Lions Western Weekend.聽
Ralph Ager, Mayor of Preeceville and a member of the Lions Club said they were keeping a close eye on provincial COVID-19 regulations, hoping they would relax sufficiently to have an event.聽
鈥淲e couldn鈥檛 do it last year,鈥� he said, but with most restrictions announced to be lifted July 11, holding the event this August was possible.聽
鈥淲e鈥檝e got enough time to get prepared.鈥澛�
Ager said the event is something the community needs.
鈥淓verybody鈥檚 looking for something to happen,鈥� he said, adding people seem eager to get out and have some fun.聽
And that鈥檚 what Western Weekend is all about, having some fun.聽
鈥淲e have quite a busy weekend planned,鈥� said Ager.聽
One of the key draws will be three days of racing by the Eastern Professional Chariot & Chuckwagon Association, said Ager. Races go Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday afternoon.聽
Also on the events list will be a co-ed slow pitch tournament, bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, a trade show, and a Texas Hold鈥檈m Tournament.聽
Ager noted the event is about community, but added 鈥渋t鈥檚 quite a big fundraiser for the Lions,鈥� as well as other community groups who participate in the weekend such as minor ball and the curling club.
