Strathcona County Recreation, Parks and Culture would like to ensure all individuals are aware of the exciting free family event in their community. Would you be willing to pass the following information to your members, team players and/or individuals/families who would be interested in attending or volunteering at a free family festival?
If volunteering, we may be able to offer an honorarium for the group depending on the activity and size.
New Year’s Eve Festival
Enjoy free family fun at Strathcona County’s New Year’s Eve festival on December 31st from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.. Don’t let the weather stop you for celebrating; enjoy a lot of family activities in the warmth of our community buildings. This year’s event has a pirate theme that individuals of all ages will enjoy.
Arrgh Mates, 2010 be done for the year, but set sail and celebrate the start of 2011. Join our band of pirates for swashbuckling family fun!
Friday, December 31st
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Broadmoor Lake Park, Festival Place, Prairie Walk & Community Centre More information:
www.strathcona.ab.ca
Strathcona County’s Broadmoor Lake Park and Community Centre will be transformed into a fabulous family fun evening this year New Year’s Eve Celebration. Ring in the New Year with a fun night of FREE family fun and entertainment for the whole family on Friday, December 31st from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Volunteer at your community festival
Strathcona County is looking for volunteers for the upcoming celebration.
Volunteer at our community’s winter festival and be transported to a magical world where you can share a smile with a child, create memories that will last a life time and enjoy some amazing performances.
Requirements
Friday, December 31st, 2010
Approximate time commitment 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (check in around 3:30
p.m.)
Festival Place, Sherwood Park Arena and Sports Centre, Community Centre and around Broadmoor Lake Park (activities are inside and outside)
All volunteers will receive supper, refreshments and an appreciation gift.
As a volunteer, you’ll make a difference in the life of a child, contribute to your community’s spirit, meet new friends and learn new skills. Show your community spirit, and join the team. Contact volunteer@strathcona.ab.ca
Inside activities
4 - 6:45 p.m.
Human Bowling - Sherwood Park Arena
Jam Can Curling - Sherwood Park Arena
4 - 8 p.m.
Information booth & underwater treasure hunt (Arena, Shell, Festival
Place)
Apple cider preparing and handing out free Apple Cider* - Sherwood Park Arena, Community Centre Black light painting activity - Festival Place Black light interactive zone - hula hoops - Festival Place Making pirate telescope - Festival Place Inflatables - Community Centre Treasure hunt - Community Centre Lantern making - Community Centre
3 - 8 p.m.
Volunteer room* - Sherwood Park Arena
Outside activities
4 - 8 p.m.
Shaving cream art
Warming zones - Broadmoor Lake Park, Prairie Walk, Volunteer Plaza Giving away hot apple cider* (Broadmoor Lake Park picnic shelter & Prairie Walk) Snow Painting Campfire cooking activities* Warming zones (bonfire security)* Fire dancer security for 3 20 minute performances outside* Parking security* Ice slide monitors*
Please note: the activities with a * behind the name either require the individual to be 18 years of age and older or to be partnered with an adult.
We could arrange to have your group volunteering together in the same activity. Or, depending on the number of individuals, we could have your group volunteer for two activities and the individuals can switch between the two activities.
All volunteers will receive supper, refreshments, and an appreciation gift. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact volunteer@strathcona.ab.ca
Family stage show entertainer:
Sobey’s presents Splash’N Boots, who have been hailed the “Canadian Wiggles”. What stands out the most in their live show is their ability to tap into the energy and creativity that make families sing, dance and laugh together. Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable interactive concert that will bring out the inner rock star in kids and parents alike! Splash’N Boots have performed in 6 different countries and can’t wait to spend New Year’s Eve with YOU! Show times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Festival Place Theatre
Tickets: $5/each
**Talented local dancers from the Dancefusion Academy will be performing with Splash’N Boots on stage.
Tickets purchased between November 18 and December 17th and enter to win a Splash’N Boots gift package. Purchase your tickets immediately and avoid disappointment. November 18 and December 30th: tickets are available at Recreation, Parks and Culture Administration Office, Festival Place, Glen Allan Recreation Complex or Millennium Place. December 31st: tickets available at Recreation, Parks and Culture Administration Office.
Inside and outside family activities:
- ice pirate ship with slide
- snowshoeing**
- sleigh rides**
- snow sculptures (Try snow sculpting with local artists)**
- singing a sea shanty, with a wee bit of grog (apple cider by the campfire on the volunteer plaza)**
- test your skills against the Crusaders 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
- knock the pirates down in human bowling 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
- try your skills in Jam Can Curling 4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
- enjoy the Sherwood Park Figure Skaters performance 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- skate in Davey Jones’ Locker (public skating in Sports Centre)
- skate on Broadmoor Lake Park lake**
- tobogganing**
- petting zoo
- blacklight zone (painting & hula hoops)
- pirate crafts
- Parent Link activities
- Warming stations with free apple cider
- Making smores over a campfire**
- Shaving cream art**
- Snow painting**
- Fire dancers performing at 5:30 pm., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- Salto Gymnastics interactive family fun zone
- Giant inflatables
- Get your bling on at the Verve Salon & Spa zone
- Everybody gets to play treasure hunt (share in booty)
- Hula dancers and family activities
- Sportsball
- Education station
- Lantern making
- mascots, stilt walkers, face painting, and more
- and generally living the adventure of a pirate for a moment of time. “Arrr, you best be ready for a good time matey!”
Make sure you bring a helmet for on-ice activities. Remember to dress warm for the outside activities.
**Some activities are weather dependant.
Family Fireworks
Presented by the Sherwood Park Mall over Broadmoor Lake Park at 8 p.m. A spectacular pyro technical display choreographed to music set over Broadmoor Lake to complete 2010 celebration.
Free Park and Ride
There will be limited parking available…why not try busing it to Broadmoor!
Departures start at 4:00 p.m. from the Sherwood Park Transit Centre off Wye Road and runs every half hour.
Returns start at 4:15 p.m. from in front of Festival and by the Community Centre and runs every half hour. Last shuttle is at 8:45 p.m..
Remember local transit service in Sherwood Park is free after 6 p.m.
January 1st the fun continues…
Saturday, January 1st, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The FUN continues on January 1st at Broadmoor Lake Park (2025 Oak
Street) and Strathcona Wilderness Centre (Road 530 and Range Road 212).
- Skating, family activities and hot apple cider all at Broadmoor Lake
Park.**
- Warm up around a blazing campfire, enjoy hot apple cider, bannock, snowshoeing, skiing and games all at Strathcona Wilderness Centre.
**These free family fun activities will be located in the Sherwood Park Sports Centre if the weather is cold.
For more information, please go to
www.strathcona.ab.ca
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