Recent Events Would you like to post news or pictures from your committee or club's recent event? Or would you like to submit a short description of an event that you really enjoyed? Just email the info to webmaster@melbourne-village.com. Historic Walk March 31 - Anyone who would like to submit a story about the Historic Walk please email it to webmaster@melbourne-village.com.  Please enjoy the slideshow below courtesy of Hugh Nicolay (Acacia). Image:  Annual Dinner March 16 - Fine grub and lots of grog and an occasional "Ahoy matey" marked the night. The hall was lavishly decorated with colorful caribbean tablecloths, tropical fruit, candles, palms, and all things caribbean. There were loads of pirate lads and wenches with prizes going to the best outfits and the best pirate voice. Thanks to the Annual Dinner Committee for job well done. You're saved from the plank this year! The winner in the under 12 category flanked by his brother and sister. Ed & Amber Boerner win the adult category (again!) Sandi Dix auctions off items to the crowd. Women's Guild Auction Fundraiser Mar 12 - Expert Auctioneer, Sandra Dix, sure knows how to run a lively auction. She kept the excitement and interest going as the bids kept growing higher and higher for the most desirable items. The auction netted a whopping $400. Proceeds go to various Village causes and local charities. Thanks to everyone who bidded or donated items for the auction, we couldn't have done it without you. 2007 Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 9th - The big news of the night was the sell-out crowd - over 100 in attendance! The food was great, the company even better! Click here to read more and view some photos... Christmas dinner guests chat before dinner. 2007 Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair Saturday, December 8 - Christmas was certainly in the air at the AHF Hall last Saturday!  The room was buzzing with shoppers and everywhere you looked were smiling faces.  Click here to read more and view photos... The First Village Movie Night was a HUGE SUCCESS! Everyone enjoyed Ratatouille and the adults had just as good of a time as the kids. We pulled the couch up for Jean Henderson, Marie Mosher and Mary Woods. Others in attendence were the Robinson's, Carroll's, the Ortiz's, Ynetma's, Nicolay's, Lurz's, Salmon's, Weiner's, lots of teens and many others who came. Marie Mosher even brought her great-grand kids! Special thanks for Sommer Lourcey and the rest of the Recreation Committee for making this dream a reality! Coming Soon...Harry Potter Movie Marathon, Dec 26-31. Click here for schedule... Kings, Knights, Princesses gather for a portrait 2007 Children's Summer Program June 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 - The Education Committee has put together another awesome week for the children of Melbourne Village. There was plenty of crafts, learning, playing, laughter and fun! Lots of teens turned up to lend a hand too. Click here for more photos. Mandy & Carlee at Game Night Family Game Night Dates throughout the summer - The Recreation Committee has hit a home run with their NEW Family Game Night! So many Villagers showed up on Thursday evening at the AHF Hall, that the committee had to set up extra tables. Guests played a variety of games like Sorry, Clue, Bunko, Candyland, Scattergories, Yahtzee, and many more. There were children only games, adult only games, and mixed games. Meanwhile, the committee passed around lemonade and hot popcorn. Evelyn Winburn brought homemade brownies (delicious!) which was a great idea. Click here for more photos. The committee is considering making Family Game Night a monthly event. They are also still looking for more committee members, so if you would like to join or lend a hand please call Sommer Lourcey at 205-3010. Hooray for Gerda Murphy (Sheridan)!! Easter Egg Hunt Apr 7 - Children of all ages had a blast searching for treat-filled eggs. Prizes for "lucky" eggs were awarded and everyone enjoyed the refreshments and fun! Thanks go to the recreation committee members who helped, the volunteers and special thanks to the "Easter Bunny" for showing up and making it such a memorable day. Easter Sunday Sunrise Service Apr 8 - This long-standing tradition was a beautiful and unique celebration of the Resurrection followed by a "breakfast social" in the AHF Hall. If anyone has photos, please email to webmaster. Click on the picture to view more 61st Annual Meeting & Annual Dinner March 10 & 11, 2007 - What a fun time we all had at the "Picnic in the Park".  Everyone contributed to the park-like atmosphere with their straw hats, flowered dresses.   Amber Boerner won a prize for "most picnic-y" outfit.   Chris Salmon won the Grand Prize Drawing for a one year family pool membership - congratulations Salmon family!  Click here to view more pictures from the dinner. Sandi & Jean at the WG table Holiday Craft Bazaar Dec 9 - Another successful event thanks to all the vendors, shoppers, and members of the Women's Guild who organized the Bazaar. It was the perfect venue for Villagers to show off the handiwork. Thanks to all those who donated baked goods, crafts, and citrus to the Women's Guild table. Click here for more photos... Susan & Juliet make garland Hanging of the Greens The greens were hung and the hall was decorated in record time this year. It wouldn't have been possible without Sandi Dix and Jean Henderson collecting the greens a few days before, and without all the volunteers who clipped, weaved, wrapped, and twisted. We all enjoyed the cookies that were baking while we worked and the Christmas music that played, not to mention that wonderful feeling of community when working side by side with your neighbors for a common goal. See more photos here...