27th Annual Community Day—May 21, 2005 Township of Champions Activities
Annual Community Day Schedule
Mud Volleyball will begin at 6:30 a.m. This annual event for high school juniors and seniors kicks off the 27th Annual Community Day Celebration. Run for Fun will begin at 9 a.m. sharp! Please pre-register by completing the form on page 18 and mailing it prior to the May 13 deadline. The 3.1 mile non-sanctioned race will begin in the lower parking lot at the Upper St. Clair High School stadium. The race is open to runners of all ages. Race day registration is between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. The annual Community Day Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. The parade will follow the route from Truxton Drive, down McLaughlin Run Road and follow Panther Pass back up to the High School. Pony Rides will be offered for children for $3. The arena will be located behind the Recreation Center. The rides will be offered immediately following the parade until 4 p.m. The Middle School Games for Fort Couch and Boyce School students will be held on the Municipal basketball courts from 1–2:30 p.m. These games will consist of an obstacle course and a water balloon toss. The annual Water Balloon Toss will be held on the Municipal Little League field at 2:30 p.m. All participants will receive a prize. The annual Community Day Treasure Hunt will be held at noon. Clues will be displayed at booth Number 1 immediately following the parade. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the search for the treasure and win a prize! The 1857 Gilfillan Farm House, a work of restoration in progress, and the surrounding buildings will be open on Community Day from noon–3 p.m. Visit the farm for house tours, wagon rides, and to see the farm animals. Country Fair Games will be held noon–3 p.m. at the Gilfillan Farm House. Join us for crafts, games, and special activities designed for children up to grade four. The Moonwalk and Rainbow Express Train will be located in the Library parking lot noon–4 p.m. These activities will be offered free of charge through a donation by the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair. The Petting Zoo will be located behind the Library and will be open from noon–5 p.m. Children can visit the animals at no cost. There is a minimal fee for food and milk for the animals. Clair’s Kennel will be open noon–3 p.m. Get information regarding your pet’s care and licensing. See where runaway pets are temporarily held. Talk with an Animal Control Officer. Animals will be available for adoption. The Log House will be open for tours, noon–3 p.m. and will have demonstrations, crafts, and activities for the whole family. The Duck Race sponsored by the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair will start at 3:30 p.m. Watch for information on pre-purchasing your duck, or buy your duck at the Community Foundation booth on Community Day. 16
UPPER ST. CLAIR TODAY
Summer 2005
6:30 a.m. ...................................Junior/Senior Mud Volleyball Behind Recreation Center 7:30–9:30 a.m. .............................................. Fair Booth Setup Recreation Center Parking Lot 7:45–8:30 a.m. .................................Run for Fun Registration High School Stadium—Registration form on page 18 9 a.m. .................................................................... Run for Fun High School Stadium Entrance 10–11 a.m. ........................................... “Hottest Dog” Contest Stage Area—Registration form on page 18 10:45 a.m....................................... Three on Three Basketball Municipal Basketball Court 11 a.m. ........................................................................ Bake Off Stage Area (See page 19) 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ....................................................... Fair Booths Open Entertainment 11:30 a.m. ...................................................................... Parade Noon ..................................................................Treasure Hunt Booth #1 in Fair Area Noon–3 p.m. ...................................... Log House Open House Clair’s Kennel Open House Gilfillan Farm Tours Country Fair Games Gilfillan Farm House Noon–4 p.m. ............ Moonwalk and Rainbow Express Train Library Parking Lot Pony Rides Behind Recreation Center Noon–5 p.m. ...........................................................Petting Zoo Library Parking Lot 1–2:30 p.m. ........................................... Middle School Games Municipal Basketball Courts Water Balloon Toss at 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. ..................................................Run for Fun Awards Stage Area Diaper Derby Municipal Little League Field Registration form on page 18 3:30 p.m. .................................................................. Duck Race McLaughlin Run Creek
Shuttle Bus Parking
Shuttle bus service will be available to the Municipal Building every half-hour starting at 10 a.m. from the following locations: • Boyce Middle School • Fort Couch Middle School • Gilfillan Farm • USC High School • Westminster Presbyterian Church Please be advised that permit parking only will be permitted in the Public Works parking lot.