Balance bike races fuel lively fundraiser in Liebenthal

By Joan Janzen

The Liebenthal Rec Board was off to the races Saturday evening at its Mexican Pub Night on March 14. Who knew fundraising could be so much fun? The Liebenthal Community Hall was decked out in a Mexican theme for the event, while guests feasted at an all-you-can-eat pulled pork nacho bar with all the trimmings. No passport was needed to get out of the cold and join the fun.

Following a silent auction, the races began. Six women and 10 men mounted tiny balance bikes and navigated an obstacle course to the finish line. The competitive millennial-aged teams, as well as the spectators, had a whole lot of fun. It was the perfect way to help alleviate the winter blahs.

At the end of the competition, the winners donated their prize money back to the club. Funds raised from the evening went toward running the community hall and paying the utilities.

A 50-50 raffle and delicious deep-fried ice cream topped off the evening. The Rec Board members are grateful to everyone who donated and purchased silent auction items, and to everyone who attended and volunteered at their Mexican Pub Night.

Jess Steinkey, wearing her Mexican sombrero, was ready to race at Liebenthal’s Mexican Pub Night. PHOTO BY JOAN WAGNER

Mike Andreas and Trina Steinkey. PHOTO BY JOAN WAGNER