It's been exactly one month since the Let Them Be Kids Build Day, and we here in Elliot Lake have been having a blast with our 3 new parks.
Every time we drive by, we can see kids enjoying the play structures and people of all ages getting fit at our outdoor fitness park!
Once again, thank you to all of our donors and volunteers, the great memories and activities would not be possible without your generosity and time. You are truly the best!
It's getting cold out and soon they will be covered with snow...but we're intending on building more parks over the next couple years, so please stay tuned and we'll keep you updated with our plans to keep the ball rolling on free play and access for all!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
What a day!
Wow....that word pretty much sums up the enitre day! Each park started at 9 am, and what a wonderful group of volunteers at each site.
There was so much energy, it was an amazing feeling being a part of all that was going on. We had young kids shoveling sand into wheelbarrows with their beach toys...young and old came together to build three wonderful community parks, which will be come centres of play, activity and friendship. Each park is open to EVERYONE!
We would like to thank all the volunteers and donors. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
Stay tuned for pictures from Saturday.
Thanks so much,
Let Them Be Kids - Elliot Lake
There was so much energy, it was an amazing feeling being a part of all that was going on. We had young kids shoveling sand into wheelbarrows with their beach toys...young and old came together to build three wonderful community parks, which will be come centres of play, activity and friendship. Each park is open to EVERYONE!
We would like to thank all the volunteers and donors. Without you, none of this would have been possible.
Stay tuned for pictures from Saturday.
Thanks so much,
Let Them Be Kids - Elliot Lake
Friday, September 25, 2009
WE DID IT!
WOW!
Thanks to all of our donors!
We are (very) pleased to announce that we reached our $25,000 goal! In fact....
WE SURPASSED IT!
We are at $31,520.
Here's the really Kool(aid) part. The 60/40 match from Let Them Be Kids is good for another TWO YEARS! This means, that thanks to the Let Them Be Kids Helping Hand award, we will be using any surplus raised this year (and over the next two years) to build EVEN MORE PARKS in Elliot Lake!
Now that is deffinately KOOL(aid)!
Tommorow...is only a day away!
Tomorrow is the OFFICIAL build day and we here at the Elliot Lake site could not be more excited!
The itinerary has been posted (see post prior to this one)
IF you're working at Glenden Park, please park at the baseball diamond. It's about a two minute walk, and there will be signs posted. We'd hate to see any volunteers getting parking tickets for parking on Ottawa Avenue.
Don't forget our Community BBQ at 4:30 at Spruce Beach. This bbq is an open invite, we'd like to see everyone from Elliot Lake there! There will be bbq'ed fair, as well as cake, pop and water...all free of charge!
We're all really excited and hope you are too!
The itinerary has been posted (see post prior to this one)
IF you're working at Glenden Park, please park at the baseball diamond. It's about a two minute walk, and there will be signs posted. We'd hate to see any volunteers getting parking tickets for parking on Ottawa Avenue.
Don't forget our Community BBQ at 4:30 at Spruce Beach. This bbq is an open invite, we'd like to see everyone from Elliot Lake there! There will be bbq'ed fair, as well as cake, pop and water...all free of charge!
We're all really excited and hope you are too!
See you tomorrow!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Saturday's Itinerary
9 am - Building begins at all three parks
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch will be served to all volunteers
1:50 pm - Work at Glenden Park to finish
2:00 pm - Opening Ceremony and Park Dedication to Roger Taylor at Glenden Park
2:30 pm - Work outs can begin!
2:45 pm - Volunteers move to Kiwanis
2:50 pm - Work at Kiwanis Park to finish
3:00 pm - Closing Ceremony and Park Dedication to Corperal Glenn Arnold at Kiwanis Park
3:30 pm - Kids can play!
3:45 pm - Volunteers move to Spruce Beach
3:50 pm - Work at Spruce Beach to Finish
4:00 pm - Closing Ceremony and Park Dedication to Private David Byers at Spruce Beach
4:30 pm - Kids can play! Community BB-Q!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch will be served to all volunteers
1:50 pm - Work at Glenden Park to finish
2:00 pm - Opening Ceremony and Park Dedication to Roger Taylor at Glenden Park
2:30 pm - Work outs can begin!
2:45 pm - Volunteers move to Kiwanis
2:50 pm - Work at Kiwanis Park to finish
3:00 pm - Closing Ceremony and Park Dedication to Corperal Glenn Arnold at Kiwanis Park
3:30 pm - Kids can play!
3:45 pm - Volunteers move to Spruce Beach
3:50 pm - Work at Spruce Beach to Finish
4:00 pm - Closing Ceremony and Park Dedication to Private David Byers at Spruce Beach
4:30 pm - Kids can play! Community BB-Q!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Anticipation for Build Day is Building...
As September 26th approaches, we are all eager to build these wonderul parks! Once again, we'd like ot send out a heartfelt thank you to all our donors and volunteers; this day would not be possible without you.
Our playstructures / fitness equipment have been named in honour of the following local heroes:
Private David Byers- Spruce Beach; killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber, September 18, 2006.
Corperal Glen Arnold - Kiwanis Park; killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber, September 18, 2006.
Roger Taylor - Glenden Park; first mayor of Elliot Lake.
The families of our local heroes will be joining us at the opening ceremoies at each park.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Our playstructures / fitness equipment have been named in honour of the following local heroes:
Private David Byers- Spruce Beach; killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber, September 18, 2006.
Corperal Glen Arnold - Kiwanis Park; killed in Afghanistan by a suicide bomber, September 18, 2006.
Roger Taylor - Glenden Park; first mayor of Elliot Lake.
The families of our local heroes will be joining us at the opening ceremoies at each park.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Looking Forward To Seeing You All
September 26th, 2009
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