The Greenbank BBQ - You have to taste it!
August 28, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
On Friday, July 31st, Greenbank held it’s 33rd annual community beef barbecue, and I have to tell you that I was blown away by this event. The amount of work, the size of the BBQ, the live entertainment, the hips of beef and the slices of pie…. ooh, those pies! If you haven’t been to the Greenbank BBQ, put it on your to-do list for next year. You’ll love it!
The event is a major fundraiser for the Greenbank United Church. But I don’t want to say too much about it. I want you to listen to Rod Foster. He tells it a lot better than I ever could. After all, he’s been there since BBQ #1, thirty-three years ago. I’ve never met a man so passionate about his community. We need more Rod Fosters in this world! And he’ll be celebrating his 80th birthday this fall. Happy 80th Rod!
And I want to thank “Steve” for the opportunity to experience the Greenbank BBQ at it’s fullest. As he said: “You have to taste it!” And you really do!
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to put on this great event. As Rod said: “Great job Gang!”
The Greenbank BBQ is on my list for next year!
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Aquarama 09 makes a big Lake Scugog SPLASH!
August 25, 2009 by MikeD · 2 Comments
The Rotary Club of Port Perry held their 16th annual “Aquarama” fundraiser last weekend, and it was a great success. As a matter of fact, it was their best ever. Over $15,000 was raised this time, and that brings the total amount raised over those years in excess of $150,000! That’s amazing isn’t it! The funds are used to support local and international underprivileged kids. Aubrey Oppers, the club’s President gives you more details on the video.
Each team is composed of 5 riders, and participants must collect at least $75 each. Every rider gets a chance to go through the timed course, and times are tallied on an individual and team basis for standings and prizes. This year Sandi Gauder and Dr. Bob Allin tied for the most pledges - they both collected $1,340!
It was my first time watching the event, and it really is entertaining - as you’ll see in the video. It was probably the best day of the summer weather wise, and it was really nice to see lots of spectators in Palmer Park enjoy the event.
A big Lake Scugog Splash! to the Rotary Club of Port Perry!
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