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LANDSDOWNE COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMITTEE

The Community Events Committee is responsible for:

Organizing Community Events as voted on by the board
Work in consort with the Welcome Committee and Neighborhood Watch Committee and fill in for those committees when they are vacant.
Prepare an annual budget to be submitted to the board for approval
Develop the guidelines for the semi annual yard sale for approval of the board
Develop the standards for awards for holiday decorations and home of the month awards for approval by the board.
Prepare a monthly/bimonthly Neighborhood news column to be included in the newsletter. This should contain information on recent home sales and community events, such as yard sales, or home of the month.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Co-Chairs: Cindi Potter, Vicki Lillicrapp & Pat Matzdorff
Members -- Liz Kraighman, Jennifer Bennett, Kristin Mayer, Jane Horowitz, Laura Sefcla

EVENTS CALENDAR Click Here

REPORTS:

Community Yard Sale -- A HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE for Pat Matzdorff for putting together another wonderfully successful Fall 2007 Yard Sale. The day began at 7:30 am and ended just slightly passed noon. What a day! What traffic (buyers were everywhere)! Roughly 35 residents participated as sellers and "visitors" easily topped 350. It is amazing what treasures were to be found. The smiles were easily seen. The "finds" were special. And when all was said and done, you never knew the event happened. The parking lot was left cleaner than when it started. What a day! What a day! What a day!

Pat, thanks once again. You are amazing! Thanks for all your hard work in making this such a great success.

P.S. Please contact Pat at Pat@Clutter911.com to secure your space for the November 3rd Holiday Only Yard Sale. Pat can also assist you with all your organizing needs.
15 September 2007: 3rd Annual Doggie Swim
Did you ever wonder what "going to the dogs" really means? If you stopped by the pool on Saturday, September 15th you would now know for sure. Dog lovers and dog watchers alike met at the pool during the two swim sessions, All were greeted with barks, woofs, wet dogs and wonderful doggie kisses. The day was perfect, the dogs in high gear, and all were incredibly well behaved.

Large and small dogs alike swam, ran, played and had a ball (with or without their own ball or frisbees). Some enjoyed the "big" pool (even the little guys swam here). Many enjoyed the baby pool (yes, there are even Goldens, Labs, Malamutes and Norwegian Elkhounds that feel more comfortable in the security of less than a foot of water). Puppies swan with the Senior Dogs. Shepherds were "coaxed" out of their shyness by energetic Jack Russells, Dachshunds, MinPins and Chihuahuas. A sea of Labs, Goldens, Miniature Schnauzers, and German Shorthaired Pointers were joined in play and swim with Mastiffs, Beagles, Aussies, and The Best of the Best Heinz 57 Variety All American Mutts.

There was no end to the laughs and enjoyment experienced by all who attended. We even had two 3-legged pups that didn't slow down for a moment during the day's fun. When it was time to call it a day the dogs headed home with their own special doggie bags and event day bandanas.

Thanks to all 318 canine visitors that attended and to the 407 of their humans who came to watch, to swim with their dogs, to help, and to just simply enjoy the day. Thanks also, for the many donations of pet-related items, gift cards, and money. The Alexandria Animal Welfare League was the recipient and will see that all donated items go to many pets in need.

Was Dog Swim 2007Pawsitively Gurrreat??? It was, without a doubt.

See you next year ... Same time! Same Place! Lots of lots of new fun.

P.S. If you would like your own special Commemorative Dog Swim 2007 Bandana (Yellow, Red, Green or Blue), they are for sale for $2.50 each with all proceeds going to future community events. Purchases may be made by contacting SpecialEvents@Landsdowne.Org.