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Published: June 1, 2006

Wanted: history books on African Americans who moved to Canada in the early 1900s. – B. Hurren, Box 381, Birch River, Man. R0L 0E0.

Aberdeen, Sask., and district 100th anniversary homecoming June 29-July 1, 2007. We are trying to locate families who lived in the area in the past 100 years. If you resided in the area and/or attended any of the surrounding schools, please give us your name and address as soon as possible. Contact us by e-mail: aberdeenhomecoming100@yahoo.ca or by writing to: Aberdeen Homecoming, Box 173, Aberdeen Sask. S0K 0A0.

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St. John Lutheran Church, Strasbourg, Sask., celebrates 100th anniversary, July 1-2. Former pastors, members and friends are invited. Call: Joyce, 306-725-3259 or e-mail: stjohn.norrona@sasktel.net.

Osage, Sask., centennial celebration, July 7-9. All former residents or descendants are invited to attend. For information, please contact: Carolyn Griffin, Box 25, Osage, Sask. S0G 3T0, 306-722-3705, e-mail: osage-2006@hotmail.com.

Hallonquist, Sask., school reunion celebrations, June 30-July 2, Hallonquist Community Hall. Includes Braddock, Dendron, Ettrick Bank, Fern Valley, Hallonquist, Nybo, Walsh Valley and Wiwa View schools. Register before June 1 with a $20 registration fee. Everyone welcome. Call: 306-677-2600 or 306-677-2605.

Haviland family reunion, July 15, Brant Park Conservation Area, Brantford, Ont. Registration at 11 a.m., followed by a noon potluck buffet meal. There will be games for all ages, renewing acquaintances, genealogy sharing, viewing group photographs and the Canadian Haviland Family Genealogy books, swimming, and face painting. For a review of Haviland genealogy go to groups.msn.com/canadianhavilandreunion/genealogy.msnw. For information, contact: David Haviland, 18 Cadeau Terrace, Unit 26, London, Ont. N6K 4Z1, 519-473-8059 or fax: 519-652-5994, e-mail: haviland@ican.net.

Condor, Alta., and districts homecoming, July 1-2, Condor Community Centre. An invitation is extended to former teachers, students, parents, friends and area residents of school districts: Shady Lane, Daisy Nook, Northrup, New Hill, Gaetz, Victory, Knowledge, Hazel Dell, Horseguard, Condor, David Thompson. July 1: Registration, pictures and visiting, potluck supper, evening entertainment, Canada Day fireworks. July 2: Pancake breakfast, special church service. A memory book is planned so bring a school picture and a recent one. With your participation we will have a memorable keepsake and a great homecoming. For more information, contact: 403-729-3921, 403-746-5783 or 403-746-5639.

R.M. of Mossey River, Man., centennial celebrations, July 28-30, Fork River, Man. Contact: Centennial Committee, 204-657-2331, fax: 204-657-2202.

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