The Stanley community is gearing up for a day of fun, fundraising, and a little time behind the wheel. On Thursday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Stanley Community Association (SCA) will …
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The Stanley community is gearing up for a day of fun, fundraising, and a little time behind the wheel. On Thursday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Stanley Community Association (SCA) will host a Drive 4 UR Community event at Chapman Park—an opportunity for residents to support the SCA simply by taking a quick test drive.
This year, the SCA was fortunate to be chosen by Courtesy Ford to benefit from the fundraiser, with Courtesy Ford stepping in to bring vehicles to Stanley for the day. For every person who comes out, takes a look (or a drive) and completes a short follow-up survey, Ford will donate $30 to the SCA.
The fundraiser will directly benefit the Play Big, Dream Bigger playground and splash pad project, a community-driven effort to create an inclusive recreational space for families.
“I was so grateful that Courtesy thought enough of us and our project to nominate us to be the organization for the Drive 4 UR Community event,” said Kristi Weiland, SCA President. “Not every organization that is nominated gets picked. It means a lot that Ford saw enough significance in our project to pick us.”
To make things even smoother, participants are encouraged to pre-register online at d4urc.com/DBQ88. Pre-registering not only speeds up check-in on event day but also provides a helpful email reminder.
Adding to the fun, Onyx Oven, Martino’s new pizza truck will be serving pizza and drinks from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., making Chapman Park the perfect lunch or dinner stop that day.
The event also offers an opportunity for neighbors to get involved in another way: volunteering. The SCA needs friendly faces to help check in test drivers on tablets and ride along during short drives around Chapman Park. Both roles are simple and not physically strenuous.
Organizers say events like this highlight what’s best about Stanley—neighbors joining forces to support projects that make the community stronger.
“I think these events mean a lot to our community members because it’s an easy way to give back to the community,” Weiland said. “We know Stanley-Boyd community members care a lot about supporting their community.”
