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2010 End of the Year Party - A Game Loft Wonderland!

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Saturday, June 19th - Game Loft members and staff gathered at Steamboat Landing in Belfast for an Alice in Wonderland themed end of the year party. Tea, crumpets, and watermelon were on the menu, along with many other scrumptious offerings by parents and staff. Attendees played the familiar and much beloved Live Chess, and then learned to play Flamingo Croquet. Participants divided up into two teams, with one member of each team donning the flamingo costume, accompanied by a blindfold. In this nonsensical (and fantastical!) version of croquet, team members had to guide their blind flamingo to kick the balls through all of the hoops embedded in the grass. Teams took turns, and organized chaos ensued!

Participants also had the pleasure of joining the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, an altered version of musical chairs that also offered refreshment. The day was gorgeous, despite being hot for mid-June. A wonderful time was had by all! Check the Game Loft's web photo album for pictures!

 

Celebrity Chef!

Interested in being a celebrity? Two hours in the spotlight, the adoration of Game Loft members and staff alike? Please volunteer for our celebrity chef nights, Friday nights 5pm-7pm. Call or email the Game Loft for details.

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Saturday, August 28th Schedule of Events: The Game Loft Brings 1968 to Belfast

Noon           clock_noon Event Headquarters opens                     Abbott Room @ Belfast Free Library

1:30            draftJake at the Draft Board                        Belfast Free Library Courtyard

2:00            doubledutch Learn to Double Dutch Jump rope    Belfast Free Library Courtyard

2:30                              Double Dutch Jump rope Competition     Belfast Free Library Courtyard

3:00            1968firebird  Vintage Autos arrive                Lower Main Street

3:30            guitars Jake and his friends                       The node on Lower Main Street

4:00            hippielonghair Long-Hair Judging Contest                       The Node on Lower Main Street

4:30            musicbrain Jake and his band prepare                             Corner of High and Main

5:00            Beatles Beatles look-alike contest                Corner of High and Main

5:00            High Street closed off for festival; Event Headquarters relocated to street

5:00            jugglerJuggler and street performer       High Street Event area (bring your own chair)

6:00            sixtiesfashion Sixties Fashion Show  High Street Event area

6:30-8:30 Sixties Street Festival

  • Scott and Heather MacDonald perform Folk Music of the Sixties
  • Animal Magnetism
  • The Jake Watson Band
  • Jake’s choice
  • Finale
 

Searsmont Memorial Day Parade 2010: Breakfast!

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The Game Loft upheld its annual tradition of participation in the Searsmont Memorial Day Parade. This year, inspired by a friend's observation, the Estabrooks dressed up their vehicle as a toaster, and Game Loft members who marched dressed as various breakfast items. The parade offered a great opportunity for our young gamers to get involved, as well as an opportunity for some of our experienced members to take leadership roles, guiding the younger members.

Thank you to all of our participants, as well as the parents who so graciously provided support, assistance, and transportation.

 

The Cedar Street Yard Sale - A Great Way to Give Back!


yardsaleimagesOnce again, the Cedar Street Yard Sale is coming up and Patricia and Ray Estabrook have donated the use of their yard for our yard sale. The Cedar Street Yard Sale is Saturday, June 5th and officially begins at 8:00 am. It is generally over around 3:00 or 4:00 pm. Last year, we sold gently used items, baked goods, coffee, tea, and plants and it was a wonderful success! We need many donations and volunteers for this fundraiser to be successful. Our previous record for this event was raising over $600 and this year we would like to raise $1000!

We will be limiting the types of donations that we can accept due to the fact that we have had to consistently dispose of certain items when they do not sell. If you wish to donate something, we will be accepting dontations from now until the day of the yard sale. Items can be dropped off at The Game Loft. If you need to make special arrangements for your donated item, please call Kali Rocheleau at The Game Loft (338-6447) and we will try to find a solution.

Donations that we are looking for: gently used clothing, household appliances that work, kitchen items (plates, cups, gadgets, etc), furniture, gently used toys and games, and books. Donations that we cannot accept: building supplies, lots of decorative knick-knacks, broken electronics, heavily out of date electronics, or weapons. If you aren't sure about an item that you wish to donate, please call us at The Game Loft.

Volunteers are desperately needed the day of the sale in 2 hour shifts starting at 6:00 am and ending around 4:00 pm. Please contact The Game Loft if you wish to sign up to help. If you want to volunteer for more than 2 hours, we promise we will not turn you away! You can also sign up or ask questions by emailing Kali Rocheleau at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We will be accepting bakesale items on Friday, June 4th at The Game Loft and on Saturday, June 5th at the yard sale. All yummy goodies are accepted. We've noticed that things like cookies, brownies, and bars sell very well, especially when individually wrapped! Bread also does well, but don't forget about your famous pie and cake recipes! (When donating a cake or pie to sell, it is suggested that they be baked in disposable pans since the pan will be leaving with the buyer).

We also accept donations of plants. Plants sold out very quickly last year. If you have any perenials that need to be divided, we will take them! Some have started seeds and donated seedlings. All plants are welcome! Everyone seems to be looking for plants at the Cedar Street Yard Sale!

Please help us reach our $1000 goal by donating your time, effort, and stuff that you just don't want anymore. We really value all your support and it is volunteers and donors like you that help make this fundraiser such a successful one!

Thank You!

Kali Rocheleau, Director of Volunteers
 
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