Lunker Catfish Tournament
August 28 & 29
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This event is for members, family members and their guest only. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on Aug. 28. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24 hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on Aug. 28 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. Weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp on Aug. 29; however you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the entire time. You may pre-register at the lake store and pay your $25 entry fee or pay any time to enter the fishing tournament The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on Aug. 29. If you do not present your fish by that time you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10:00 p.m. on Aug. 28. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on Aug. 28.
Craft Show – Sept. 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 p.m., Kansas Extension Center. Free to shop, $40.00 a booth for members, $50.00 a booth for non-members.
More Info to come
Set up for vendors will be Friday Sept. 17, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Craft show is Sat. Sept. 18, 9:00 am – 3:00 p.m.- free admission
Sporting Clay Shoot – Oct. 2, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Shady Creek Sporting Clays Range, 1252 N Oliver, Belle Plaine, KS.
More info to come
Trunk or Treat
October 29, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SBEA Recreation Area, 4226 S. Gold
Join us October 29, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at SBEA Recreation Area for Trunk – or – Treat night. Kids and families can experience a night of fun, crafts, cupcake walk and of course Trunk – or – Treat. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated trunks (people’s choice & SBEA Staff choice).
We would love to have members help make an impact by donating candy, helping with activities or signing up to host/volunteer your car, truck, minivan, big rig, or tractor (table will do as well). All you have to do is sign up, decorate your trunk. Please get in touch with Steph at steph@beatoday.com or call 522-2996 and let he know that you would like to help.
With COVID-19 still with us, it’s anyone’s guess what Halloween will look like this year. We will keep you updated with all state/city/county rules and regulations and follow them. The closer we get to Trunk – or – Treat night, the more we will know what is required.
Christmas Extravaganza Sale
Save The Date
November 20 & 21
This year we will be holding our Christmas Extravaganza Sale for 2 days, Nov. 20 & 21, at the SBEA Lake Recreation Pavilion, 4226 S. Gold. The hours will be, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is a 2-day sale where our members can buy new merchandise at our cost. Some items are limited quantities so be sure to hit the sale early so you don’t miss out. SBEA members will be able to use checks, debit, credit cards and payroll deductions. This sale will not be as large as it has been in the past but we want to bring this great event to you and help you save money, especially when times are rough. So, mark your calendar so you don’t miss out on this great chance to save some money to make Christmas easier.