As in all small communities there is an amazing level of
volunteerism in Togo. With only so many people to get a job done, you
often see faces overlapping from one event to the next!
But do not be discouraged, the benefits are out of this
world. To be involved with such a loving, caring, and understanding group
is a high on it’s own! Not to mention the personal payments you
receive when helping others.
There are many groups in Togo that anyone can become
involved in! Please contact the Chair/President of the clubs listed below
that you are interested in:
Togo Centennial Committee: Amanda Burback 306-597-2115
Mission Statement
To participate in and support social and recreational events
in the Togo area;
i. To initiate events
ii. To support other local
groups
iii. To do fundraising to help
maintain facilities for social and recreational venue
for the betterment of the community.
Each year the Togo Centennial Committee holds the following
fundraisers:
Togo Snowmobile Derby & Irondog Vintage Derby, February
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, April
Togo Ladies Night, June
Fall Dance, October
Operate the Rink Kitchen, December to March
Each year the Togo Centennial Committee holds the following
events, that DO NOT raise money, and are solely for the purpose of fellowship
and fun:
Family Fun Nights, one night a month May to September
Family Free Skates, one day a month December to February
Haunted House and Fun House, October
Community Christmas Party, December
Volunteer Recognition in of the Togo Centennial Committee
This recognition was submitted by the Village of Togo to
honour the Togo Centennial Committee.
The Togo Centennial Committee was developed in 2005 for
Togo’s 100th Birthday Bash where 765 people attended! Quite a feat in
itself!
The money raised from the Birthday Bash was to be returned
to the community and the committee would continue to plan social events in the
community and use that money to continue with more improvements to the
community. $800 was donated to the Kamsack Hospital to purchase 3 digital
thermometers, $2300 purchased a portable sound system for the rink, $4000
purchased a grill, fryer, hood and suppression system for the Silver Threads
Community Centre, and the most commendable and amazing thing accomplished was
to replace the existing entrance to the curling/skating rink with new
bathrooms, furnace, etc. The renovation was done mostly by volunteers
with the final bill of $70,000 being paid back to the Village of Togo (on an
interest free loan) after only 3 years!
The Committee is amazing! They aren’t stopping here though,
they are presently planning events/activities to raise money to purchase new
playground equipment in Togo to the tune of $17,000 and I trust they will!
Thank you Togo Centennial Committee for your commitment to
the community!
We completed the playground, adding some more equipment in
planning, bringing the total to $22,000. We moved on to partner with the
Village of Togo, the CIF, and the CIIF to complete a $50,000 project on the
Togo Community Hall. We installed a drainage system with two sump pumps
in the basement, and installed a dishwasher in the kitchen. Upstairs in
the main hall, we rewired the stage and plug-ins, installed a drop ceiling to
conserve heat, installed new lighting in the new ceiling, and painted the
walls.
From there we moved on to purchase $9000 in park benches,
picnic tables and garbage/recycle receptacles. In early 2015, we
allocated $1000 to the Togo District Curling Club to assist in the completion
of the renovations (insulation & tin sheeting) of the curling rink.In 2013,
the Anglican Church, an iconic building on Togo’s main street, held its last
church service and was sold to the Village of Togo, with the intention to make
it Togo’s first Heritage Building. Upon inspection, it was discovered
that the roof is deteriorating to the point of visible water damage on the
ceiling and one wall inside the Church. Our intentions this summer is to
once again partner with the Village of Togo to repair the roof, so the building
can be maintained for years to come. We have promised $5500 to this
project.
Silver Threads Community Centre 306-597-2154
Friday Night Specials and Monthly Super Suppers. Check
the bulletin board for more information.
Togo & District Cemetery Committee
Togo Figure Skating Club: Loretta Erhardt
306-597-2018, skateintogo@gmail.com
The Figure Skating Club has approx 20 skaters for youth and
adult figure skating lessons. For the last 20 years the skaters in Togo
attend lessons twice a week, and wrap up the year with a carnival to show off
their talents.
Village of Togo Council: Mayor Loretta Erhardt 306-597-2018
Annual Events
Togo Reunion Bonspiel – January 25 – 30, 2015
Togo Snowmobile Derby & IronDog Vintage Derby-
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Figure Skating Carnival – March 15, 2015
Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament – April 24, 2015
Togo Ladies Night – June 6, 2015
Walk in the Park – June is Parks and Recreation Month
Togo Fall Dance – October
Halloween Haunted House & Fun House – October
Remembrance Day Service – November
Community Christmas Party – December
Family Fun Nights, one night a month May to September
Family Free Skates, one day a month December to February
Weekly Fall/Winter/Spring Events
Shinny – Fridays, 5 to 9pm
General Skating – Thursday, 5 to 8pm
Figure Skating Lessons – Wednesdays & Saturdays
After School Program – Tuesdays, Every 2nd Fridays
Fitness Class – TBA
