The framework is now a part of the horizon, but there is still lots of work to be done on the PCU Centre in Portage la Prairie’s Island Park, and you can be part of it.
One major item on the “to do” list is fundraising. On April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the William Glesby Centre in Portage, there is a community fundraising event. There will be a presentation by Mayor Ken Brennan and updates on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the fundraising effort will be provided. There’s been a lot of fundraising work done already, and now it is the public’s turn to get involved, as the launch of Phase 3, the public fundraising, will take place.
Jody Fletcher, co-chair for Phase 3 of the PCU Centre Capital Campaign, says this is a great chance to show support for the recreation complex.
“It’s an opportunity for people who are out in the community and enthusiastic about our project, the PCU Centre,” she said.
The event on April 29 is being put on to enable people to learn more about the progress of the fundraising, namely how much money is left to raise and how it will be raised.
Fletcher, along with Roberta Christianson, are co-chairs for the Phase 3 of the PCU Centre Capital Campaign, and they hope to reach their goal of $1.4 million. The first and second phases were conducted by Brian Gilbert and Warren Neufeld during their time as co-chairs.
“Hat’s off to Brian Gilbert and Warren Neufeld for the tremendous job they did raising $1.7 million in Phase1 and Phase 2,” commended Fletcher.
Fletcher is excited about what the PCU Centre will do for the Central Plains area.
“This facility will be the pride of our community,” she said, because it will attract new people, as well as business and industry.
A barbecue is taking place on May 2 to kick off Phase 3, the final phase of fundraising for the PCU Centre project. The event will take place in the northwest part of the Heritage Square parking lot, beside the Portage and District Arts Centre and the Herman Prior 55-plus Centre. Food and entertainment will be available to the public.
Christianson feels the PCU Centre will be of great benefit to the people in this area.
“This is a wonderful project for our city because it includes the entire community,” Christianson said, because the PCU Centre, when finished, will offer a wide variety of activities that people of all ages will enjoy.
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The recreation complex is slated to be completed in January 2010, and it will offer a variety of water activities, fitness and ice rink recreation. Also, business and industry will find use in the multi-purpose rooms for meetings and programs. So, mark your calendars and plan to attend the upcoming events in support of the PCU Centre.