2024 Sponsorship Booklet

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

2024 CALENDAR YEAR Wheeling Park District We’re People Driven Tel: 847-465-7679 | sponsorships@wheelingparkdistrict.com | www.wheelingparkdistrict.com

Create Memorable Experiences

Why Wheeling Park District?

Every day the Wheeling Park District provides memorable experiences in parks and recreation that enrich the lives of our community. On

Establish Long-Lasting Relationships

average, more than 504,000 visitors take part in programs, events, and activities at Wheeling Park District at extraordinary facilities like Heritage Park, the Family Aquatic Center and Chevy Chase Country Club. The

Support Community Programs

Park District also manages 21 parks and facilities, providing programs, activities, and events throughout the year, reaching every corner of our community.

TABLE OF CONTENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS...............................................................

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FEATURED EVENTS....................................................................

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BINGO......................................................................................

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PRINT........................................................................................

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DIGITAL....................................................................................

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IN-KIND DONATIONS..............................................................

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BRAND LOCATIONS................................................................

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PREFERRED VENDORS..............................................................

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Why Wheeling Park District?

Every day the Wheeling Park District provides memorable experiences in parks and recreation that enrich the lives of our community. On average, more than 504,140 Guest Experiences take part in programs, events, and activities at Wheeling Park District at extraordinary facilities like Heritage Park, the Family Aquatic Center and Chevy Chase Country Club. The Park District also manages 21 parks and facilities, providing programs, activities, and events throughout the year, reaching every corner of our community.

PERCEPTION PERCEPTION

ENGAGEMENT

SALES

REPUTATION

Improve the way you are perceived by the community.

Increase brand loyalty through involvement with the community.

Reach your target audience and build loyal customers.

Build a positive reputation in the community around your brand.

YOUR

RE TIONSHIPS

ORGANIZATION’S SPONSORSHIP

Strengthen relationships through face-to-face interactions.

VISIBILITY Increase visibility.

ACCESS

LEADS

RECOGNITION

PARTNERSHIPS

Achieve direct access to your target market.

Collect new contacts.

Make your brand more recognizable.

Meet like-minded professionals.

COMMUNITY Support EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS TABLE/BOOTH WEBSITE SOCIAL MEDIA

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$325

COMMUNITY EVENTS Family Date Night Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Location: CRC Target Age: 3+ Familes grab their favorite superhero costume and gear up for a superhero party! Event includes dancing, crafts, a photo booth, bounce house, and a dessert table. Each child will receive a goody bag to take home.

Sunday Concert Series - SEMPLE Date: Sunday, June 9 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All SEMPLE is a Chicago-based band that prides itself on combining high-level musicianship with high-energy stage performance.

WIth styles ranging from 70’s rick to moern pop songs and everything in between. Everyone is sure to leave happy!

Sunday Concert Series - Roger That Date: Sunday, June 16 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Roger That is a rock and roll band, based in the Chicago area, that performs a danceable mix of California Surf, British Invasion, American Rockabilly and Garage Rock including familiar songs from Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Beatles, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Rivers, Johnny Cash, CCR, Elvis and more.

Sunday Concert Series - Smooth Sailing Date: Sunday, June 23 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All The Smooth Sailing sounds of Yacht Rock domindated the airways in the 70’s and early 80’s. The band recreates this era like no-other, transporting guests to a period of mellowness.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Sunday Concert Series - Mellencougar Date: Sunday, June 30 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Mellencougar is made up of a group of musicians from the Midwest with an appreciation for the danceable poetry of John Mellencamp. It is the only Tribute to John Mellencamp that has featured members of John’s actual band!

Sunday Concert Series - Mariachi Monumental de Mexico Date: Sunday, July 14 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Mariachi Monumental brings the best traditional and folkloric mariachi repertoire to the Mid-West. Guests will enjoy an evening of unuique and lively mariachi music.

Sunday Concert Series - The Luxmen Date: Sunday, July 21 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All With The Luxmen, the music never stops! They bring the heat with rock anthems that keep the crowd dancing with modern pop and funk classics. Guests will go on a journey through five decades of killer classics—playing the hits from the 60s to the 2000s.

Movie in the Park - The Super Mario Bros Date: Thursday, July 25 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Families enjoy a night out in the park to watch The Super Mario Bros movie. Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film follows Mario on his adventures with his friends.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Sunday Concert Series - The Four C Notes Date: Sunday, July 28 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All The Four C Notes are the Midwest’s only tribute dedicated to recreating the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons! Guests will be brought back to the 1960’s music scene with the distinctive falsetto vocals and harmonies that define Valli’s music.

Sunday Concert Series - Hōkūle’a Academy of Polynesian Arts Date: Sunday, August 4 Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Hōkūle’a is a Chicago-based dance company. They delivers true and authentic representation of the cultures from Polynesia through their vibrant performances.

Health Fair Date: Sunday, November 10 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: CRC Target Age: All Guests explore and learn about the many different health and wellness resources available. We invite organizations and businesses to come and share information that can benefit the overall health of our community.

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FEATURED Support EVENTS FEATURED EVENT SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS TABLE/BOOTH WEBSITE SOCIAL MEDIA LOGO ON BANNER AT EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT AT EVENT

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$425

Winterfest Date: Sunday, January 21 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: Horizon Park Target Age: All Guests join the Wheeling Park District for a fun-filled winter event.

Activities will include (weather permitting) snow sculpting, penguin egg-hunt, ice skating, dog sled demo team, winter arts & crafts, giant snow globe photos, and a winter princess meet & greet.

Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail Date: Saturday, March 30 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Families will follow the trail from the playground to the performance pavilion where they will collect eggs from tables along the way. There will be kids activites and inflatables at the end of the trail. Families can also take pictures with the bunny!

Earth Day Celebration Date: Sunday, April 21 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Guests will celebrate Earth Day with a nature walk, learning about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, viewing live animals up close, and plantnig seeds at the beautiful butterfly garden.

Bark in the Park Date: Sunday, May 19 Time: 10:00 am -12:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All This event is sure to be a “TREAT.” Guests head out to the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion with their furry friend for fun activities, giveaways, and more!

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FEATURED EVENTS

Friday Night Headliner Series - Tributosaurus Date: Friday, June 7 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Since 2002, Tributosaurus has been paying homage to a different artist once every month. With their goal to exactly re-create the sounds of the original recordings as closely as possible, whatever that may entail. The core members of the group have become incredibly adept at designing sounds, transcribing performances, recognizing and creating widely varied arrangements.

Kids Fest Date: Saturday, June 15 Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: 5 - 10 It’s all about the kids! This free event features a variety of kid friendly games, crafts and entertainment.

Taylor Dance Party Date: Friday, June 28 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Guests will get ready to dance and sing the night away to Taylor Swift’s most popular songs. The dance party will feature music, giveaways, and more fun!

Friday Night Headliner Series - Motor City “The Motown Revue” Date: Friday, July 19 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All In Motor City, “The Motown Revue,” the artists strive to deliver an accurate and stellar representation of the classic, pulsating sound of Hitsville USA, better known as the “Motown Sound.”

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Car Show Date: Saturday, July 27 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Guests enjoy a wide selection of classic cars where they learn about the craftmanship, stories, and more from car enthusiats.

Friday Night Headliner Series - Hi Infidelity Date: Friday, August 9 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Guests will hear a setlist as expansive as the horizon, as they pay homage to the revered classics and embrace the refreshing spirit of today’s chart-toppers. Each performance is a love letter to the original, meticulously crafted to match every note, every lyric, and every beat.

International Festival Date: Sunday, August 11 Time: 1:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All Guests will enjoy a variety of cultural and ethnic performances, over 20 cultural organizations, and many ethnic food vendors join our guests to celebrate the diversity of our community.

Kids Obstacle Course Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: 5 - 10 Kids get ready to go on a thrilling journey of fun and fitness where they dash, jump, and climb through different obstacles throughout the park.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Fallapalooza Date: Sunday, September 22 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All The community enjoys an autumn afternoon with family and friends. The events includes live music, fun activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and airbrush tattoos. Food and refreshments are also available for purchase.

Boonanza Date: Friday, October 18 Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm Location: CRC Target Age: All Children are welcome to spend a bewitching afternoon at the CRC filled with spook-tacular fun! Guests will decorate their own pumpkin and create a craft. Spooky storytelling, carnival games, a balloonist, and inflatables will also be included.

Day of the Dead 5k Date: Sunday, October 27 Time: 8:00 am Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion Target Age: All This festive 5K run/walk commemorating the Day of the Dead takes participants through picturesque Heritage Park and the streets of Wheeling. Runner enjoy music and entertainment along the course. There will also be a post-race celebration for families!

Holiday Hoopla Date: Sunday, December 8 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Location: CRC Target Age: All Guests celebrate the holidays at Wheeling Park District! The event includes a variety of kids games, crafts and photos with Santa!

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Bingo Location: CRC Cost: $100 Per Bingo Event Target Age: 55+ Monthly Senior Bingo is a huge hit with the 55+ community where guests are encuraged to embrace the theme. This is an excellent opportunity to conect with attendees in a fun and personal way. Sponsors will call out bingo numbers during the entirety of the event. The $100 is used for prizes to give out.

St. Patrick’s Day Bingo

Let the Good Times Roll

Date: Wednesday, March 13 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Cinco De Mayo

Oktoberfest

Date: Wednesday, May 1 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, September 18 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Luau

Halloween

Date: Wednesday, June 26 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, October 30 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Olympics

Thanksgiving

Date: Wednesday, July 24 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, November 13 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

End of Summer Bash

Holiday

Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Date: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

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MATERIALS 2 0 2 4 C A L E N DA R YE A R

Stay Active Number of Views: 3,000 - 4,000 per issue (Print+Digital) # of Issues: 4 (Jan. - Mar., Apr. - Jun., Jul. - Sep., Oct. - Dec.) Size: 1/2 or 1/4 a page Cost: 1/2 page $350 | 1/4 page $175 per issue Shelf Life: 3 months Stay Active is a 12-page quarterly publication designed to bring news about activities, events, and trips for adults ages 55+.

Start Young Number of Prints: 3,000 - 4,000 per issue (Print+Digital) # of Issues: 3 (Jan. - Apr., May. - Aug., Sept. - Dec.) Size: 1/2 or 1/4 a page Cost: 1/2 page $350 | 1/4 page $175 per issue Shelf Life: 4 months The Start Young brochure was designed specifically for kids younger than 5. It includes information about events and programs for 5 or younger. It is maled out to households with kids ages 0-5.

Summer Entertainment Number of Prints: 5,000 # of Issues: 1 Size: 16” Width x 9“ Height Cost: $1,000 Shelf Life: 5 months This eye catching brochure is distributed to area businesses as well as all our facilities throughout the spring and summer months. It is the reference guide for all of our extensive list of summer events.

Unplug at the Park Number of Prints: 3,000 # of Issues: 1 Size: 6” Width x 9“ Height Cost: $1,000 Shelf Life: 3 months Wheeling Park District hosts 8 Unplug ath the Park events at various locations. This schedule in handed out at every event with all the upcoming dates and entertainnment information.

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CHANNELS 2 0 2 4 C A L E N DA R YE A R

Reach Tv’s Approximate Views Per Month: 16,000 Target Market: In- and out-of-town families and guests Approximate Size: Vertical: 21” Width X 28” Height | Horizontal: 28” Width X 14” Height Dates Available: Year Long Cost: $350 Per Month For Selected TV Display your brand/advertisment on TV’s located throughout the Community Recreation Center.

Fitness Machine Screens Approximate Views Per Month: 8,000 Target Market: Health & Fitness Center Members Approximate Size: 10.5” Width X 7.5” Height Dates Available: Year Long Cost: $200 Per Month For Selected TV Display your brand/advertisment on all machines at the beggining of every workout.

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DONATIONS 2 0 2 4 C A L E N DA R YE A R

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In-Kind Donations Wheeling Park District welcomes any items that businesses can provide at events. Whether it is snacks or prizes, these items will enhance the experience for guests.

Special Events Family Date Night - February 24, 2024 Snacks or Prizes

Car Show - July 27, 2024 Car Related Giveaways

Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail - March 30, 2024 Snacks or Prizes

Kids Obstacle Course - August 24, 2024 Snacks or Prizes

Earth Day - April 21, 2024 Garden Seeds or Prizes

Boonanza - October 18, 2024 Pumkins, Candy, Prizes

Bark in the Park - May 19, 2024 Dog Treats

Health Fair - November 10, 2024 Health Related Giveaways

Kids Fest - June 15, 2024 Coupons or Raffle Items

Holiday Hoopla - December 8 2024 Snacks or Prizes

DJ Party - June 28, 2024 Giveaways Items

Happy Noon Year - December 31, 2024 New Years Eve Snacks or Prizes

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LOCATIONS 2 0 2 4 C A L E N DA R YE A R

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LOCATIONS: HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS Sports Complex | Performance Pavilion | Family Aquatic Center | CRC

High Traffic Areas

Brand Recognition

Increased Brand Value

Build Your Brand!

The Wheeling Park District manages many high traffic locations that are ideal for building and marketing a businesses brand. In 2023, more than 500,000 visitors took part in programs, events, and activities, throughout these locations. These marketing opportunities allow for businesses to capture the attention of potential customers while they participate in Wheeling Park District activities.

Map of Heritage Park, Wheeling Park District

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Family Aquatic Center Concessions Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22) Approximate Size: 30” Width X 36” Height Dates Available: June 1 - August 31 Cost: $1,000

Family Aquatic Center Whirlwind Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22) Approximate Size: 23” Width X 33” Height Dates Available: June 1 - August 31 Cost: $950

Family Aquatic Center Group Area Approximate Views Per Season: 59,700 Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22) Approximate Size: 80” Width X 60” Height Dates Available: June 1 - August 31 Cost: $1,200 (Includes Cost of Printng and Materials)

Family Aquatic Center TV Monitors Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22) Approximate Size: 28” Width X 14” Height Dates Available: June 1 - August 31 Cost: $500 (10 Seconds Every Two Minutes)

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Sports Complex Outside Baseball Field Approximate Views Per Season: 59,700 Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22) Approximate Size: 120” Width x 72” Height Dates Available: One Year From Start Date Cost: $1,200 (Includes Cost of Printng and Materials)

Sports Complex TV Monitors Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22) Approximate Size: 28” Width X 14” Height Dates Available: June 1 - August 31 Cost: $500 (10 Seconds Every Two Minutes)

Sports Complex Inside Baseball Field Approximate Views Per Month: 58,000 Target Market: Out-of-Town Families, Youth Ages 6 - 18, corporate athletic players Approximate Size: 150” Width X 72” Height Dates Available: One Year From Start Date Cost: $1,200

Sports Complex Side Fence Approximate Views Per Month: 32,000 Target Market: Hispanic/Spanish Population, Families, Youth (Ages 6-18), Regional Soccer Teams Approximate Size: 60” Width X 30” Height Dates Available: One Year From Start Date Cost: $800

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VENDORS 2 0 2 4 C A L E N DA R YE A R

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Preferred Vendor List Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Target Market: Out of Town Families, Children Ages 6 - 18, Corporate Athletic Players Approximate Frame Size: 36.5” Width x 48” Height Print Size: 6” Width X 9” Height Dates Available: One Year From Start Date Cost: $300 (Includes Cost of Printing Material)

2023 Wall Frame

Sample Frame/Flyer

Website & Program Guide Recognition

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Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors!

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Wheeling Park District

We’re People Driven

SPONSORSHIPS

Contact Information: Organization/Company: Full Name of Primary Contact: Address: City:

State:

Phone:

Zip Code: Email:

COMMUNITY EVENTS DATE EVENT

2/24

Family Date Night

6/16

Roger That

6/23

Smooth Sailing

6/30

Mellencougar

7/14

Mariachi Monumental de Mexico

7/21

The Luxmen

7/28

The Four C Notes

7/25

Movie in the Park

8/4

Hokulea Academy of Polynesean Arts

11/10

Health Fair

NOTES

VALUE

NOTES

VALUE

FEATURED EVENTS DATE EVENT

1/21

Winterfest

3/30

Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail

4/21

Earth Day

5/19

Bark in the Park

6/07

Tributosaurus

6/15

Kids Fest

6/28

DJ Party

7/13

Sister Hazel

7/19

Motor City

7/27

Car Show

8/9

Hi Infidelity

8/11

International Festival

8/24

Kids Obstacle Course

9/22

Fallapalooza

10/18 Boonanza 10/27 Day of the Dead 5k 12/8

Holiday Hoopla

PREFERRED VENDOR BUSINESS TYPE ____________________

DATE(S) 5/1 - 10/31

TYPE Wall Frame

VALUE Flyer

TV

Website

Other _________________________________

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BINGO PROGRAM NAME

DATE(S)

4/17

Let the Good Times Roll

5/1

Cinco de Mayo

6/26

Luau

7/24

Olympics

8/21

End of Summer Bash

9/18

Octoberfest

DONATION DESCRIPTION

TYPE

VALUE

10/30 Halloween 11/13

Thanksgiving

12/11

Holiday

PRINT MATERIALS PUBLICATION

DATE(S)

SIZE

TOTAL

Stay Active Quarterly

Jan 1 - March 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Stay Active Quarterly

Apr. 1 - Jun. 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Stay Active Quarterly

Jul. 1 - Sep. 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Stay Active Quarterly

Oct. 1 - Dec. 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Summer Entertainment

Apr. 15 - Sep. 31

Start Young Quarterly

May 1 - Aug. 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Start Young Quarterly

Sep. 1 - Dec. 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Start Young Quarterly

Jan. 1 - Apr. 31

1/4 page

1/2 page

Unplug at the Park

Apr. 15 - Aug. 6

DIGITAL CHANNELS SPECIAL PROGRAM

DATE(S)

TYPE

ReachTVs

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Fitness Machines

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FAC

VALUE HPSC

CRC

Other____________________________________

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IN KIND DONATIONS PROGRAM NAME

DONATION DESCRIPTION

1/21

Let the Good Times Roll

Hot Chocolate

2/24

Family Date Night

Snacks or Prizes

3/30

Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail

Snacks or Prizes

4/21

Earth Day

Garden Seeds or Prizes

5/19

Bark in the Park

Dog Treats

6/15

Kids Fest

Coupons or Raffle Items

7/28

DJ Party

Giveaway Items

7/27

Car Show

Car Related Giveaways

8/24

Kids Obstacle Course

Snacks or Prizes

VALUE

QUANTITY

10/18 Boonanza

Candy

11/10

Health Fair

Health Fair Related Giveaways

12/8

Holiday Hoopla

Snacks or Prizes

12/31

Happy Noon Year

Snacks or Prizes

BRAND LOCATIONS

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SPECIAL PROGRAM

DATE(S)

TYPE

Family Aquatic Center

6/1 - 8/31

Concessions

Sports Complex

12 months

Outside Field (Entrance)

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Whirlwind

Fence

Inside Field ___

Other___________________________________ Side Fence ______________

Other_______________

VALUE TOTAL

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100 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL 60090 www.wheelingparkdistrict.com

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