Every cloud has a silver lining....

By now, most know that due to unforeseen issues at Sturgis, we didn't make the money we had hoped to for the playground. In fact, we lost money. I've been torn on posting about the loss on this site or not, preferring to keep it mostly positive and showing the good side of all of this. But, we are doing this as a community and to build a future for Silver Creek and it's children. Sometimes, even the best planned out ideas don't work out how you would expect...and sometimes money isn't the most important thing you can receive.

So yes, with the weather, and what I think most will chalk up to as first year planning issues, we did lose close to $2000. However, with the events that have developed since Sturgis, I think most will agree it has been that spark we were looking for to ignite our project.

A group of motorcyclists who talked to some of the parents during Sturgis have felt so passionately about our need, and our goal that they have taken it upon themselves to help in any way they can. Along with a proposed  golf tourny, they are also doing a poker run that weekend with proceeds being donated to our fund. They will be on hand tomorrow to help support our receipt day at Save On , and honestly... I am rather lost for words to express the amazement I have for a group of people who have so unselfishly and wholeheartedly dove in to support our kids and community.

While I do not have all the details for the golf tourny,  I am sure more information can be found out by visiting the LoneWolves website at bclonewolves . com I will also keep it updated here as soon as more information is given.

If you have read the Observer this week, you will also know that we were given a spot in the Roots & Blues Festival.  While we won't be selling beef on a bun this time, we will be accepting donations at our spot, and giving out bottles of water with a thank you note on it for each donation.

Both of these events wouldn't have happened if we had not taken the chance on going to Sturgis. We would not have the exposure we do now, the growing support not only from those in Silver Creek, but now outside the valley, and we would not have all these amazing events being done to help our playground be built.

Bottle drive update and more....

~We now have a drop off bin at Bills Bottle Depot for the bottle drive. So if you are in town, feel free to take your bottles directly there and have them dropped into our bin on the 6th. Same time 8-4:30.

~Also another reminder about the receipt donation at Save On Foods in Salmon Arm on Thursday. And good luck on winning the gift certificates!!

A Big thank you to everyone who's been organizing these events =)

~Check out the Shuswap Observer this week for an article about the playground fundraising

~There is a facebook page for our playground now. (or two) type in Silver Creek Elementary and you should be able to find it

~Stay tuned for upcoming events : movie day,roots& blues, duck race & community dance. More info will be posted once dates are comfirmed

A few updates

First off, a huge thank you to all those who were at the Chicken Run this Sunday and donated to the fund! What's the Chicken Run you ask? It is an annual event held at Spa Hills Farms where car clubs from all over come, show off their cars, and eat great food. This year, the BBQ was used to fund raise for the playground. It was a fantastic success  with some donating more then the plate cost to our playground! All totaled, it raised $872


Second, on July 28 form 10-5 anyone shopping at Save-On Foods in Salmon Arm will have a chance to win free groceries. With a minimum $2 donation and a receipt of over $20 you can enter into the draw. There will be one receipt drawn at 5pm, and if that receipt is between $20-50 they will get a $50 gift card. $50 and over, a $100 gift card

And last but not least, start saving your bottles. There will be a bottle drive happening August 6 for 8-4:30. You can take your bottles and cans to the school parking lot and drop them off. Other drop off locations may be added, so check back here closer to the 6th.

You can donate online!!

To the right, you will see a Donate Online button. When you click on it, you will be taken to a secure PayPal site to finish the transaction. You do not need a PayPal account to donate, you can use any major credit card following the instructions on that page.We can and will mail out tax receipts if you are wanting one. Just make note in the section that says add special instructions to the seller, and make sure we have your name and address

Initial Playground Designs

This is the initial "sneak peek" of the playgrounds from what was chosen in the dot-mocracy. Things CAN change from this, colors, some equipment, but this is the general idea of what they should be

Primary

Intermediate

 

 

Sturgis North July 13-17

It's hard to believe Sturgis is happening this week. And with all Amanda's hard work, it's looking to be an excellent event for our fundraising.Thank you Amanda =)

We will have a booth set up at the fairgrounds and will be serving pancakes for breakfast and beef on a bun for the rest of the day.

Tell your friends, co-workers, heck anyone you see to come out and support a very good cause.

There will be great music, things to see, booths to shop at, and it is family friendly, so bring everyone!!

We would also like to say a huge thank you to Sturgis North Promotions for their donation of $1500 towards our playground fundraising. It has been a tremendous help towards our goal.

Dotmocracy tonight!!!

Tonight we get to pick out our playground. Its a community event, so all are welcome. Bring a desert and come enjoy the evening and help us decide what we'll be seeing in place come October.

The dotmocracy starts at 6:30 with coffee, tea and deserts to snack on. There will also be a few activities for the kids.