Looking to jump into spring activities in your own backyard? The City of Lloydminster has a few upcoming events you may want to check out.
The city-wide Easter egg hunt is still on!
There’s still time to get in on the fun as the City of Lloydminster’s Easter egg hunt runs until Sunday, April 27. Explore various locations to find hidden Easter eggs in public facilities, local businesses, and neighbourhood parks.
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Keep all your eggs in one basket and use the Egg Tracker print-off sheet to note the location of each egg you find. Once you’ve collected 12 eggs, you can enter the Easter basket prize draw and have a chance to win prizes from Walkn On Water and the Lloydminster and District Co-op.
Visit simplybio.io/cityoflloydminster/ to download the egg track and check last week’s edition of the Meridian Source for clues.
Pickleball clinics are filling up fast!
Looking to try your hand at the ever-growing sport of pickleball? The city is hosting two clinics in May, with spots filling up fast.
“We have two sessions for beginners, so players who have never touched a paddle before and want to learn more about what pickleball is. They’ll learn the fundamentals” said Sandra Brown, recreational coordinator, City of Lloydminster.
“We also have two sessions for players with experience, and they’ll be more focused sessions, learning about different strategies and techniques.”
Working out of the Servus Sports Centre, Brown has seen a massive increase in pickleball players in recent years.
“On drop-in days we average about 40 players. It’s growing, and what’s nice is, you don’t need a lot of equipment,” said Brown. “It’s also a great sport for those with mobility issues, they can still get out and have fun.”
Opening day at Weaver Heritage Park
The City of Lloydminster invites everyone to join the fun for opening day at Weaver Heritage Park on May 17. The day will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes old-fashioned games, crafts and tours of the Rendell House.
Spring cleanup garage sale at the Servus Sports Centre
Looking to clear out your garage or pick up some new treasures this spring? The city invites everyone to the Servus Sports Centre on May 24 for the annual spring cleanup garage sale. Vendors will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and you never know what you’ll find.
“We have over 40 tables registered so far, and I can take a lot more,” said Brown. “We’re usually in the Mike’s Oilfield Services Field House but if we run out of space we’ll also set up in the hallway.”
Anyone interested in being a vendor has until May 20 to register. Table rental fees are $36 for two eight-foot tables. Each vendor can rent up to six tables.
“There’s something for everyone at this garage sale … one year we even had a vendor selling a kitchen sink,” said Brown. “It’s also a great opportunity to clean up your garage, storage room, etc., and make a bit of cash, too.”
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