Barbecue lovers will delight in the offerngs of the annual Blowin' The Doors Off BBQ on Saturday, June 1, in Oconto. The event traditionally kicks off a season full of activities in the area. (Courier file photo)

It’s official. With yesterday, May 15, being the last day of school summer break has begun!

The state track meet in Omaha this week will be the final activity of the 2023-24 school year for Callaway students. However, there is no shortage of things to do in the coming weeks.

Next Thursday, May 23, Senior Life Solutions at Callaway District Hospital will host an open house from 1-3 p.m. Everyone is invited to stop by to learn more about the services that Senior Life Solutions offers and take a tour of the facility.

Mark your calendars as the community will come together on Wednesday, May 29, for a big event - the ribbon cutting for the new pool. The ribbon cutting is set for 2 p.m.; more information will be coming on that event.

On Saturday, June 1, one of the area’s premiere events of the summer will be taking place in Oconto. The annual Blowin’ The Doors Off BBQ is hosted by the Oconto Fire Department. Gates will open at 5 p.m. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat BBQ are $17 for adults in advance, and $20 at the gate. Children ages 5-12 will be $10.

Live entertainment will be provided while you enjoy your delicious BBQ beginning with South Loup Sunrise from 5-8 p.m., with the raffle drawing and auction at 7 p.m. The James Lee Band will finish out the evening playing from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The following Saturday, June 8, is Callaway’s Community Garage Sale day. Garage sale registration forms may be picked up at Callaway True Value, Callaway Market, First Interstate Bank, or you can print one off from the Callaway Chamber Facebook page. Forms are due back to True Value by Wednesday, May 22.

The Chamber has begun taking nominations for ‘Yard of the Month’. Nominations are requested for anyone you know who has a pretty yard or has recently done improvements to their yard. Those nominations are due by the 10th of each month and may be submitted via Facebook or can be dropped off to Stacey at First Interstate Bank.