What a day it was at the 70th Anniversary BBQ Celebration! We were thrilled to see over 200 of our incredible community members come together for a day of live music, delicious BBQ, fun, and togetherness. The energy was great, and the memories we created will surely last until we meet again. Photos of the event can be seen here.
Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers.
The event was made even more remarkable by the dedication of our incredible volunteers. Their hard work and enthusiasm were the driving force behind the seamless flow of the celebration. Sincere thanks to: Tamara Thorpe, John Thorpe, Penny Cote, Brian Cote, Garth Coghill, Ross Hill, Marty Bennett, Bruce Williams, Mac Mackenna, Warren Arbuckle, Martin Lane, Catherine Mackay, Bob Cole, Jan Cole,Wynn Thomsen, Lauralee Edgell, Ralph Fridfinnson, Donna James, Lyndey James and the wonderful Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department. The event would not have been possible without all you!
Heartfelt Thanks to Our Sponsors
We want to express our sincere gratitude to our sponsors who helped make this event truly special:
- ACRD/ Penny Cote – Donation of Food and Beverage
- Sproat Lake Volunteer Fire Department – For bringing their BBQ and their grilling skills.
- Alberni District Fall Fair – 6 Tickets to the Fall Fair
- Archie’s Barbershop Hairstyling – $25 Gift Certificate
- Beaver Creek Home Center – Watering Can
- Co Op Gas – Gift Bag
- Coombs Country Candy – Candy Basket
- Coulsons Group– Basket
- Dolan’s Concrete – 1 meter of concrete
- Evitt Electric Company – LED Light
- Freshcoast Market – Gift Basket, Loaner popcorn machine and supplies
- Home Hardware – Console Table
- Jim’s Cloths Closet $50 Gift Card
- Lordco – Kuma Sherpa Blanket
- Naesgaard Farm & Market – Flower Pot & 20% off Coupon
- Port Posh Wash $25 x 3 Gift Cards with t-shirt.
- RimRock Casino $50 x 2 Cypress Restaurant Gift Card
- Save On Foods – Basket
- Sproat Lake Landing – Room night
- Twin City Brewing – $50 Gift Card
A Big Thank You
We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who attended the celebration. Your presence, smiles, and enthusiasm brought life to the event, and we couldn’t have asked for a better community to share this special day with.
For the love of music
Thank you also to the band 33 1/3 for spreading good vibes with their tunes. Their music added an extra layer of enjoyment to the celebration.
Door Prize Winners
A big congratulations to all of the door prize winners:
- Georgia Friesen – Cypress Restaurant at RimRock Casino $50 Gift Card
- Katharine Potter – Alberni District Fall Fair – 2 Tickets to the Fall Fair
- Lindy James – Port Posh Wash $25 Gift Card & t-shirt
- Gail Waterland – Archie’s Barbershop Hairstyling – $25 gift certificate
- Al Searcy – Port Posh Wash $25 Gift Card & t-shirt
- Young Ae Kim – Alberni District Fall Fair – 2 Tickets to the Fall Fair
- Desmond Byrne – Coombs Country Candy – Candy Basket
- Laurel Haugan – Sproat Lake Landing – Room night
- Tracey King – Home Hardware – Console Table
- Dale Mykyte – Cypress Restaurant at RimRock Casino $50 Gift Card
- Susan Hazledine – Dolan’s Concrete – 1 meter of concrete
- Tara Oscarson – Lordco – Kuma Sherpa Blanket
- Laura Eby – Evitt Electric Company – LED Light
- Phil Littlewood – Jim’s Cloths Closet $50
- Bob Kay – FreshCoast Basket
- Jacques Viel – Twin City Brewing – $50 Gift Card
- Jan Cole – Save On Foods – Gourmet Basket
- Janice Shewchuk – Naesgaard Farm & Market – Flower Pot & 20% off Coupon
- Sarah Falls – Co Op Gas – Gift Bag
- Ellen Fitzgibbon – Coulsons Group– Basket
- April Rommel – Port Posh Wash $25 Gift Card & t-shirt
- Robyn Monrufet – Alberni District Fall Fair – 2 Tickets to the Fall Fair
- LaFern Francoeur – Beaver Creek Home Center – Watering Can
What’s Next?
Looking back at the incredible turnout and the smiles all around, we’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas for other social events. Your input is what makes our community vibrant and connected. Drop us a line with your suggestions. Also, if you’re able to volunteer please sign up here.
Until next time, let’s keep the spirit of togetherness alive and continue making wonderful memories together.
Cheers to 70 years and beyond!
Sincerely,
The Sproat Lake Community Association
