SEPTEMBER FUNDRAISER

AUGUST FUNDRAISERS

Beginning in August, the Digby Firehall will donate the proceeds from 4 of their weekly bingos towards our playground. This is a big help towards our playground & we are very thankful they are doing this!

The Learning Grove Childcare Centre recently held a penny drive for our playground. Thank you everyone from Learning Grove!

During Scallop Days, we had a booth set up on Admiral's Walk selling raffle tickets, beverages & freezies, as well as selling freezies at various stations during the parade. We managed to raise $450 for the playground. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth that Saturday & a special thanks goes out to our committee members who either contributed for the fundraiser or donated their time to mind the booth or sell freezies during the parade.

Grant Thornton's staff (see pic)held a bbq during the last week in July with the proceeds going to our playground as well. They will also be donating their proceeds from casual days during the rest of the summer. Thanks Grant Thornton!

All of the above are fine examples of how the people of Digby are pulling together to help us with this project. If you would like to help or have an idea on how your business can contribute, please email keithtrimpermemorial@gmail.com or call 245-4240 to speak to Sean or Julie. If you know one of our committee members, you can contact them as well.

SEAFOOD RAFFLE

Congratulations to Kevin McCully of Smiths Cove & Michael Kay of Clementsport for winning our seafood raffle! Also, thank you Brock & Cindy Longmire for providing the seafood!

Fundraising

As reported in an earlier post, our committee members have started approaching individuals & businesses for donations towards our project. Just in the last 2 weeks, we have managed to collect close to $5,000. Way to go everyone!

While the playground for the children is our main focus, we are also planning an outdoor classroom, as well as a community garden & walking track for everyone to enjoy.

During Scallop Days on Saturday from 10am - 4pm, we will have a booth set up across from the post office & will be selling tickets on a print by Poppy Balser, seafood donated by Brock Longmire and a whale watch tour donated by Amy & Craig Theriault. Water, pop & giant suckers will be available at the booth as well. Also, members will be selling freezies near the House of Wong on Water Street, across from the Wright Cut (barber shop) and near Pharmasave on Warwick Street during the Scallop Days parade.
So come on out, buy a ticket, something cold & support our project!

Digby Seniors Club Donation

Above is the presentation of a $500 cheque

from the Digby Seniors Club.

From left are: Marlene Carter, Margaret

Cromwell, Connor Fredericks & Julie Wong

Thanks Digby Seniors!

BBQ

The Digby Branch of Grant Thornton will be holding a bbq on Wednesday, July 28th on the boardwalk in Digby, across from Scotiabank, with all proceeds going towards our project. The bbq will be held from 11:30 am to 1:30pm. Hotdogs, sausages & pop will be served.
This is an great example on how businesses can help with our project.
Thanks Grant Thornton!

Donors

This week, committe members were given brochures of our project and are now going out into the community to approach potential donors regarding our project. We are anticipating a lot of support, as not only are we planning on building a playground, but an outdoor classroom, garden & a walking track, that can be enjoyed by everyone in our community. Some businesses have already contibuted towards our project before being approached as they realize its importance in the community.

See below for brochure or copy & paste the links below to print:

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