Variety of fun summer activities to be held on Colby’s west side


It’s going to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood— on Colby’s west side—Saturday, August 2. Activities begin with the second annual Coed Grass 4s Volleyball Tournament at the South Sixth Street Park in Colby The Colby High School volleyball team is hosting the event as a fundraiser with pool play moving into single elimination. There will be prizes for winning teams. Games begin at 9 a.m. and continue all day, so stop by to watch some volleyball matches. CHS volleyball coach Wade Oehmichen is in charge of the tournament.
Beginning at 1 p.m., Colby Senior Care (CSC) at 510 West Wausau Street is hosting a vehicle show: Vintage Wheels Timeless Appeal. Cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, and snowmobiles will be on display, with winners determined by the residents. In addition, CSC is providing free live music by Red Higgins from 1-3 p.m.
The Colby Community Library’s evening of community fun begins at 4 p.m. with food trucks. This year, Hangry’s Food Truck, El Pinal Mexican Foods, Rocky Rococo, Kat’s Sweet Escape, and The Coffee Coop will be on the library grounds serving up delicious entrees, sides, desserts, and beverages. Please bring cash to purchase items.
From 4-7 p.m., an Art Silent Auction will have ten paintings available by local artists: Allie Brill, Lynn Spice, Dakota Langreck, Erica Hiller, Jackie Hayes, Marilyn Meyers, Jenny Weber, Deborah Lenz, Ivee Cysz, and Denise Boyer. All the paintings are whimsical versions of jungle animals. At 7 p.m., the bidding ends and winners will be able to take home their new art pieces.
In addition, the Friends will be hosting a Computer Envelope Raffle to assist with updating patron computers at the library. Grab an envelope, fill it with the amount printed on the envelope to support computer purchases, and have a chance to win a donated prize for your generosity. The raffle will continue at the CCL, after the concert evening, until all envelopes are fdled.
The Strat Cats, consisting of John Goldhamer and Rick Duesing, will provide free live music from 5-8 p.m. in the Irene Flink Memorial Amphitheater. They play a variety of favorites for all music tastes. Thrivent Action Team and Forward Bank have financially supported the music. Visitors may wish to bring chairs, blankets, and bug spray.
Baumgartner’s Lumber will be sponsoring a “Games ‘n More” area in the backyard at the CCL. Enjoy a variety of wooden yard games constructed by Baumgartner’s from 5-8 p.m. The games are for the young and the young at heart. Educators Rising, a Colby High School group of students wishing to pursue a career in the field of education, will be assisting with the games.
For five years, the Friends of the Colby Community Library group has hosted a concert in appreciation for all the community does to help the library and its programs throughout the year. A couple of years ago, the CCL and the CSC joined together to have two events in the neighborhood—the car show and the concert. This year, the day’s activities have expanded to include the CHS volleyball fundraiser and the Baumgartner game area. The public is invited to come enjoy an afternoon and evening of fun in Colby’s west side neighborhood.