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Loggers Sports Day is coming up!

Submitted by Bev Boese-We Sandspitonians (or is it Sandspitters?) invite our fellow islanders to come celebrate Loggers Sports Day at the Sandspit Community grounds on Saturday July 19.
The day starts off with a parade leaving the Supervalu parking lot at 10 am. Floats need to gather in the parking lot by 9:30 am and will follow the usual parade route of around the airport and down Beach Road, a.k.a. the main drag, to the community hall. The theme for the parade this year is "working together" and that can mean whatever you'd like it to mean. Use your imagination and know that we here in Sandspit admire creativity and enjoy a good sense of humor! Everyone is welcome to be a part of the parade but if you're shy, there'll be plenty of room for you to watch from the roadside.
There is so much to see and do at the Sandspit Loggers Sports Day. There are many loggers sports events in which to compete. Registration starts at 10:30 am on the community grounds and the competitions will begin at noon. Food booths will tempt appetites; choices range from burgers and fries to shish-kebobs and ice cream (call Sherry Price at 637-5682 if youíd like a booth). The ball tournament and beer garden will interest the sports enthusiasts (call Ben Cochrane at 637-5601 to register your team) and the pony rides and face painting will thrill the kids. The dunk tank is always good for a laugh.
The famous loggers sports day dance starts at 9:00 pm at the community hall and you can shake your booty till 1 am to a talented D.J. with musical taste ranging from 50s jiving to country to good old rock and roll. Enjoy some tasty cocktails (ever try Cape Breton "Summer Morgans"?) and if you didnít get enough to eat during the day, you'll appreciate the munchies on the tables and a midnight lunch of smokies. Dance tickets will be available on the grounds during the day and there is a designated driver for a safe ride home (as long as you live in Sandspit, that is!). If you'd like to stay overnight the Sandspit Inn is having a special Loggers Sports Day rate so call 637-5334 to book.
We're doing the money a bit differently this year so no more buying tickets to exchange for food, face painting, pony rides, etc. Please bring plenty of small bills as each vendor will have their own float.
If you have time to volunteer for setting up for the big day please call Dave Dickson at 637-2427 or Beverly Boese at 637-5490. We welcome all islanders as well as visitors to take in this lighthearted annual event. Bring a friend/the kids/other relatives and join us for a good time. P.S. Bring plenty of sunscreen and a hat.