By Brandie Majeau
With recent heat wave bringing the arrival of (much) warmer weather, Lemonade
Day is fast approaching, and young entrepreneurs across the region are preparing to
showcase their business skills and refreshing recipes. In Thorhild, siblings Myles and
Maisy are leading the charge with their M&M Lemonade stand, set to serve up
delicious, cold drinks at the Thorhild Ball diamonds on June 13.
Lemonade Day is an annual event designed to teach children the fundamentals
of business ownership, from budgeting to marketing, all while having fun and engaging
with their communities. This year, as of the end of May, Myles and Maisy’s M&;M
Lemonade is the only officially registered stand in Thorhild. The siblings have been hard
at work perfecting their “secret thirst-quenching recipe,” and they are eager to welcome
customers during the upcoming ball tournament.
They are so excited to be back! The pair last hosted a lemonade stand two years
ago and have spent this spring preparing for this year’s event. Their stand will be
located at 302-7 Avenue, situated for both local residents and visitors attending the
games at the ball diamonds.
Organizers of Lemonade Day encourage everyone to support young business
owners by visiting local stands, whether in Thorhild or neighbouring communities. While
M&M Lemonade is currently the only stand in town, event coordinators remind would-be
customers to consult the Lemonade Day map online to discover other participating
stands in the area or in other local communities.
For Myles and Maisy, Lemonade Day is a little bit more than selling drinks. It’s a
lot of fun and this brother and sister duo also get to learn a lot about running a business
and working together. The siblings have divided up responsibilities, from designing eye-
catching signage to managing their finances and mixing and serving up their signature
citrusy beverage. This year they will be donating 75% of their proceeds to the Thorhild
Field of Dreams project with the other 25% going toward themselves to buy something
special after all their hard work.
With their enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit, Myles and Maisy are an
inspiration for other kids in Thorhild to participate in Lemonade Day in the future. As the
community gears up for one of Thorhild’s first big summer event, all thirsty taste buds
will be welcome at M&M Lemonade.
Be sure to stop by the Thorhild Ball diamonds on June 13 to sample what may
just be the best lemonade in town and support the next generation of local business
leaders.