I Love To Go Wauconda'rin!

What a year 2007 has turned out to be for Wauconda. For the first time in the hall’s 90 year history we have been able to hold meetings at the hall all winter long; thanks to the completion of our basement warm room. So much progress has been made this year that we have to say THANK YOU to all those who donated with either their money and/or precious time. Without these two elements, we would not have been able to bring our 90 year old building and property into the 21st Century. Our progress has truly been made possible with the generous out-pouring of love for this treasure, the Wauconda Community Hall that brings our tiny community together. Wauconda should be considered the model for all communities around the world for their dedication to Volunteerism!
This year we have replaced our rotting wood fence with large rocks donated from Columbia River Carbonates (our local “White Rock” Mine). We also added new gates and new metal steps onto the side of the front porch, and we have finally put in our septic system. Wow, we are about to have running water and a flush toilet in our wonderful building.
For 2007, we planned at least one event each month. All of our events have been well attended. This year we simultaneously celebrated our 90th anniversary of the completion of the Wauconda Community Hall with our 93rd Annual Flag Day Picnic. Our next big event was Wauconda’s Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop & Car Show, held Saturday, July 21st. We definitely have put Wauconda on the map with this event. We had between 30 & 40 classic cars, trucks & motorcycles from Washington State as well as British Columbia, Canada, Montana, and Oklahoma. We felt this was a really good turnout for our first car show ever. The evening Sock Hop was a smash hit! We had between 350 & 450 people attend, our dance. Tee & Eddie Productions along with Sean Owsley and Dave Cotton provided us with another spectacular evening of fun and music. Christmas came early to Wauconda once again for the 7th Annual Homespun Christmas Bazaar and we rounded out the fall with our lively annual Pie Auction and Chili Feed the first Sunday in October. This year, the pie auction was bigger and even better with total combined earnings from both the Pie Auction and Chili Feed of $3900. We had over 50 pie and dessert donations to auction off with the top selling “Huckleberry Pie” going for a whopping $250. The hit of the Chili Feed this year was Kathy Rounds’ Taco Soup, and come to think of it, Kathy’s Huckleberry Pie were the all around winners that day. Way to go Kathy and thanks so much for your great donations!
Our meetings and future game nights will once again be held in our basement warm room this winter. Be sure to mark your calendars with the upcoming events listed in this newsletter as 2008 is shaping up to be another busy year here in Wauconda.

Wauconda All-School Reunion Set
For June 13th - 15th 2008

Planning has begun for the first ever Wauconda All-School Reunion. If you went to school in Wauconda and would like to attend an all-school reunion, mark your calendars for the weekend of June 13th to the 15th, 2008, culminating with the 94th annual Flag Day Picnic on Sunday the 15th. The reunion will be held at the Wauconda Community Hall where limited self-contained RV or tent camping is available. The 13th will be the day of arrival for those coming from out of town, with the main events on the 14th & 15th. More details will be made available as we get further in our planning. If you are interested in attending, know where to find any classmates, and/or would like to help with the planning, please call Kristi at (509) 486-1431 or write to the Wauconda Hall Association at PO Box 4, Wauconda, WA 98859.

Trails and Tales Are Back!

Many people have asked about where they can find our local history book, Trails and Tales. Look no further! We now have more copies of this wonderful history book for sale. You can either call Gary at (509) 486-0709 for a copy or you can pick one up currently at either the Wauconda Store or the Republic Drug Store. Other locations are currently being sought. We hope to have them once again at Roy’s Pharmacy, The Junction, and both the Molson and Okanogan Museums in the spring. They are going fast so if you would like to place your name on the list for your copy, please write to the Wauconda Hall Association at PO Box 4, Wauconda, WA 98859. If you would like a copy mailed to you the cost will be $37.50 + $5.00 for shipping.

Monthly Game Nights Are Back!

We are currently planning several family game nights with potlucks. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite cribbage board, cards, monopoly game, dominoes, or just come and hang out with those that aren’t really into games but are there for the potluck and visiting. Potlucks will begin at 5pm, with games to follow, or eat and play at the same time. Your choice! Our next game night is planned for Saturday, January 26th at 5pm. Everyone is asked to bring a potluck dish, salad or dessert. Be sure to mark your calendars with the game night schedule found on page 1 of this newsletter. If you have any questions contact Gary at (509) 486-2514 or Sonny at (509) 486-1399.

Line Dancing and Yoga Classes

Line Dancing classes are now being held on Thursday’s from 2-4pm
at the Wauconda Community Hall - Everyone is welcome to attend.

Wauconda’s Yoga Club has moved their classes to Pat & Gary Willett’s for the Winter. The club meets on Tuesdays at 3pm. For more info call Pat or Gary at (509) 486-0709

Community Flea Market

On May 3rd, we will once again be holding our Community Flea Market beginning at 10am. We will be serving Beef & Bean Burritos with all of the fixings for a minimal fee. Come and make a deal for that hard to find item you’ve been looking for, and eat a burrito at the same time. Indoor & outdoor spaces will be available for a $5 space fee, so if you would like a space, please call and reserve it with Gary at (509) 486-0709 or Lori at (509) 779-4081.

Poodle Skirts & Hot Rod’s
Saturday, July 19th

If you missed 2007’s “Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop,” you won’t want to miss 2008’s. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19, 2008. This coming year our classic car show will be bigger and better with more classes, more trophies and our famous Hula Hoop contest along with other games throughout the day. It will run from noon until 5pm. The “Hop” will begin at 6pm and we will dance the night away until 11pm. Theresa of Tee & Eddie Productions, as well as Dave Cotton and Sean Owsley are once again looking forward to joining us. So, be sure to dust off your classic car, wing tip shoes, and get the poodle skirts out of moth balls, it’s time to kick up your heels at the Fabulous 50’s Sock Hop, this summer.
Refreshments will be available during both the car show and the sock hop. Camping at the hall with self-contained RV’s or tents will be available this year. If you are planning on bringing your favorite classic car to the event there will be a charge of $15 for pre-registration and $20 the day of the event.
If you have any questions or would like us to send you a pre-registration packet please call Jeff or Lori at (509) 779-4081.

Mark Your Calendars!

Be sure to mark your calendars with our other annual events such as the Laurie/Lorz Family Reunion on August 6th - TBA, our 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar on September 13th - The annual Pie Auction & Chili Feed on Sunday, October 5th, our 5th Annual Hunter’s Breakfast on Saturday, October 11th, the annual Halloween Party on October 25th, Fall Game Night on November 22nd (TBA), and finally 2008’s Christmas Party wiil be on December 13th.