During Sylvan Lake’s Centennial we’re attempting to quantify the generosity of our community with information and a running tally of donations to various groups and organizations.
We know how giving our community is and we want to emphasize that with this column. Please feel free to add to our list.
Year-to-date total - $139,832.
• Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake donated $750 to Food Water Wellness Foundation for its work on permaculture projects in Namibia.
• Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake donated $500 to the Jazz At The Lake Festival, extending its annual donation to the Sylvan Lake organization. The club is also hosting its annual scholarship fundraising golf tournament on June 21 at Meadowlands Golf Club. Register online at www.rotarygolfsylvan.com.
• At École Steffie Woima Elementary School, thanks was expressed for everyone who purchased Eco Art Cards. $150 was raised for the new playground.
• With funds raised this year, École Mother Teresa Catholic School Council, was able to purchase 10 iPads for the school worth $5,000, support the Rosary Garden project with a $1,500 donation as well as provide money for fine arts presentations, sports equipment and field trips, according to the school’s newsletter.
• Sylvan Lake Minor Hockey Association raised over $17,000 during its sixth annual fundraising golf tournament at Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club last Friday.
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