SPY's Community Newsletter
(2/28/25)
SPY’s Sportsman’s Night Report #3
Pictured is Buddy Collins conducting the ever-popular “Heads & Tails Game” at the event.
News From Our Library
It is back! The Sunfield District Library is ready for its annual “March Madness For Book Lovers!” The brackets are set and ready for the first round. The teams are made up from books by Michigan Author Patricia Polacco. Sixteen books are matched up randomly against each other, in the first round. It is a great way to get families involved in reading and sharing their opinions. It is like having their own book club. It will run the entire month of March. We have made books available now, if people want to get a start on them.
Patrons are encouraged to check out and read the picture books. Then to vote through the first round of winners. Readers choose who will move on to the second round. This continues each week throughout the month of March, until we are down to the “Big Game”. Everyone who selects the correct finalist will have his or her name entered in a drawing, for a $20 prize. The competition is a favorite of our patrons and has been enjoyed by many families. Check it out!
News Briefs
· This Saturday, March 1st., will be the return of the Welch Museum’s “Dar Benjamin Memorial Chili Cook-Off”. Come---Taste---Judge! Free tasting and admission. The hours are from 11 AM until 1:30 PM. In addition to the chili, there will be kids games and great prizes. For further information contact either Diane Benjamin (517-282-2040), or Pearl Sipperley (517-230-6374). Hope to see you there!
· On Saturday, March 8th marks the return of the SPY annual Euchre Tournament, also known as “The Showdown On Main Street”. It will be held at the Sunfield Community Rooms on Main Street. The doors will open at 6 PM and the cards will fly at 6:30 PM. The cost is $20 per couple. Are you a single player that would like to participate? We can accommodate you. Single players will be added to a waiting list until another single player is comes along, then we will pair you up. You MUST sign-up in advance by calling or texting Shana Cappon at 517-331-0219.
· The next meeting of the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY’s) will be held on Tuesday, March 11th. starting at 6:30 PM, at the Best Tax Service building on M-43.
· Saturday, March 15th. is the deadline for submitting applications for any of the SPY’s Community Foundation’s scholarship opportunities. Questions? Call John Fisher at 517-648-0969.
· On Saturday March 22nd. the Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth (The SPY’s) will once again host a 9-pin no tap Bowling Tournament / fund-raiser to benefit the SPY's various youth and community programs. This event is open to everyone! It will be held at the Buddy’s On The Beach Bowling Alley in Lake Odessa. Contact event Chairman Jeff Gibbs (517-930-6989) for details or to sign-up.
9 Pin no tap Bowling event
To benefit Sunfield Sponsors of Programs for Youth (SPY’s)
Saturday March 22nd, 2025 @ NOON (register by 11:30am)
Buddy’s on the Beach
Cost $25 each bowler (3 games)
Prizes and 50/50 drawings
Limited to first 50 bowlers, text or call
Jeff Gibbs @ (517) 930-6989
Special Attention #1
It’s SPY’s Community Foundation Scholarship time again. As mentioned earlier the deadline for students to apply is March 15th. So, once the applications are in, we will need some volunteers from the community to form the “Scholarship Review Committee”. If you think you would like to serve, or would like further information as to what’s involved, please contact John Fisher at 517-648-0969.
Special Attention #2
This item is going out to the veterans of the SPY’s 50’s / 60’s Dance between the band sets “ACTS”. There is a rumor circulating that there is an effort to revive a couple of these for a special event that is being planned for later this summer. If you were ever in one (or more) of the acts, or would like to participate in one again, please let John Fisher (517-648-0969). Sounds like fun!
Parting Comments
· Deep Thought of the Week: Here’s something to think about: How come you never see a headline like, “Psychic Wins Lottery”?
· Notable Quote: “The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only person whose answers I accept.”-----George Carlin
· That’s Puny Department: One day I long to be the judge of a spelling bee. I will ask one of the kids to spell the word “there”. When he asks for it in a sentence, I’ll say… “Their car is parked over there and they’re late.”
· Did You Know Section: In the 1980’s, A&W tried to compete with McDonald’s Quarter Pounder by selling a 1/3 pounder at a lower cost. The product failed because most people thought the ¼ pounder was bigger.
Final Notices
1. If there is any organization or business out there that has something they would like to advertise or promote, please feel free to submit it to this Newsletter and we will help publicize it. There is no charge.
2. We are glad to provide this means as a public service to help keep the community informed.
3. If you are looking for further information about the SPY’s events---Corporate or Platinum Sponsorship information---scholarship forms---youth sports reimbursement forms---past SPY newsletters---etc.---just go to the SPY website at www.sunfieldareaspys.com.
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