What a Day!

Build day was an overwhelming success with a large number of hard working volunteers from the school and from the community. It was fantastic to see so many come together for such a worthwhile cause.

Making Progress...

The equipment has arrived and initial layout is being done to get ready for the big crew on Saturday!

And It Begins...

Site preparation work began on the playground today with a crew of hard workers and equipment. The new equipment will go on the level surface shown in these photos.

Wanted: A Few Good Tools

Response has been great to our requests for tools on build day, but there are still a few items we will need. If you can bring any of the items below, please let us know by sending us an email

• torpedo level
  
• ratchet straps
  
• drill bits - 21/64" and 5/32" (6 each)
  
• impact guns (4)
  
• shovels (11)
  
• rakes (11)
  
• wheelbarrows(12)
  
• ladders of various sizes
  
• gardening gloves
  
• gardening trowels
  

Going, Going,Gone

The final piece of the old playground was removed last week. Now the kids are really looking forward to our build day!

Weekday Help Wanted

Can't make it on the 8th, or would you like to help out on an additional day? We have a need for a smaller group of volunteers during the week prior to our build day.

• On Wednesday, May 5th we need 5 to 6 people from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for unloading.
  
• On Thursday, May 6th we need 5 to 6 people from 8:00am to 12:00noon, and from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. These volunteers should be capable of lifting 100 lbs. Lunch is provided.
  
• On Friday, May 7th we need 3 to 4 people from 8:00am to 12:00noon, and from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for measuring and drilling. Lunch is provided.
  

If you would like to volunteer for any of these days/times, you can use the Join The Effort button to your right, and let us know when you are available by writing that in the Special Skills field.

Make Sure You Join The Effort

Build day is getting closer all the time, and it is so exciting to see this project coming together. Our financial goals are so close that we may be able to add in a few of the independant play structures that the kids wanted. You won't want to miss the chance to participate in this amazing day, so please make sure you sign up now if you haven't already. We need to know how many people to expect so that we have enough food on hand to feed everybody lunch. Click on the Join The Effort button to your right. There are tasks for everyone, including construction, gardening, kid's activities, mural painting, food, and of course set up and clean up.

See Our TV Spot

Wow, can you believe that our new playground will be up in less than a month? And none too soon, as the remaining structure was dismantled this past week. Let Them Be Kids recently recorded an interview with Darla Pauls from our playground committee; watch it here.

Raffle Winners

Last night at the Shakewood Annie family dance, the winning tickets were drawn in our raffle. The winners are:

1. Judy Wilkinson (houseboat trip)
   
2. Nancy Hermanson (night at the Prestige)
   
3. Aneda Zondag (woodcarving)
   
4. Joey Wandinger (round of golf)
   
5. Chris Teare (round of golf)
   

Many thanks to all those who sold tickets, bought tickets, and donated prizes!

Fantastic Fundraiser!

The Beef on a Bun & Beverage fundraiser at Duffer's Den was a huge success last night. A huge thank you to all who attended and especially to those companies and individuals who made some large donations towards the Cody Davies Memorial Playground! Initial count shows that this evening brought in approximately $11,900.