Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Fwd: Don't Miss - Kids Activities, Food & Fun at the Fall Festival & Homecoming Weekend, October 4-5, 2019



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Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 9:34 AM
Subject: Don't Miss - Kids Activities, Food & Fun at the Fall Festival & Homecoming Weekend, October 4-5, 2019
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ACTIVITIES PREVIEW
Hess's BBQ
Stop by for a delicious full BBQ dinner on Friday night, Oct 4! Grab take-out to take home or to one of our evening athletic events or kids activities. Take-out is available from 11:30 AM-6 PM, and Dine-in at the Alumni Dining fall from 4-7 PM. 
Benefit Auction & Reception
An Event Transformed!
A new venue, added features, and amazing auction items make this a must-attend event on Saturday, Oct 5. 

The evening kicks off with a Social Hour - small bites and Silent Auction on the Fine Arts Center Patio at 7 PM. Then we migrate onto the Fine Arts center stage for the Live Auction and Dessert Reception at 7:45 PM. Tickets are $35/person; $250 for a table of 8. 

Childcare is available for parents attending the Auction, note it on your online registration.
Children's Activities
Kids & families join us for these FREE fun activities on LM main campus from 4-7:30 PM, Friday October 4.
Kids Activities Include: FFA Hay Rides, Hay Bale Maze, Petting Zoo, Pedal Tractors, and Apple Race in the Mill Stream.
Girls Soccer Game, Girls Field Hockey Game & Blazer Nation
Help us cheer for the Blazers as our Varsity Girls Soccer team plays Cocalico at 4:00 PM, and our Varsity Girls Field Hockey team takes on Octorara at 7:00 PM. 
Join Blazer Nation for a celebration at halftime of the girls field hockey game, and a tail gate reception following the field hockey game at 8:45-9:45 PM to join with athletics alumni.
FFA Pancake Breakfast
Join us on Saturday morning from 7:30-10:30 AM for pancakes, just before the Iron Bridge 5k Run/Walk and Slugs & Bugs concert. Breakfast is $7 per person for adults, and $5 per child. Adult Iron Bridge runners eat for free with running bib!
Iron Bridge 5K Run & Walk
The Iron Bridge 5K offers runners of all levels one of the most picturesque trail courses in Lancaster County. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each category! Adult race starts at 9 AM, $30 for pre-registered adults; $15 for pre-registered students 12+.

Breakfast included in registration for adult runners. Free t-shirt for those who register by September 17. Free kids fun run for Little Blazers 12 and under at 9:45 am!
Slugs & Bugs LIVE Concert!
Saturday morning, Oct 5 at 10:30 AM join us for a joy-filled, musical experience for the whole family featuring a brightly colored animated cast, energetic vocals and instrumentals from former VeggieTales Silly songs writer, Randy Goodgame!

Kids spin around, parents get silly on stage, sometimes there's a parade. Slugs & Bugs LIVE leaves both kids and parents with laughter in their hearts and a deepening awareness of the presence of Jesus in their lives!
WEEKEND OVERVIEW

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Hess's Famous Pork & Chicken Barbecue - 
Take-out: 11:30 AM-6 PM, Dine-in: 4-7 PM at the Alumni Dining Hall
Children's Activities - 4-7:30 PM. Includes: hay rides, hay bale maze, petting zoo, pedal tractors, and an apple race in the Mill Stream
Varsity Girls Soccer Game vs. Cocalico - 4 PM
Varsity Girls Field Hockey Game vs. Octorara - 7 PM
Blazer Nation Celebration at halftime of the Field Hockey Game to honor alumni players
Tail Gate Reception following the Field Hockey Game at about 8:45 to 9:45 PM

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

FFA Pancake Breakfast
7:30-10:30 AM

Iron Bridge 5K Trail Run/Walk - Begins: 9 AM; Registration: 7:45-8:45 AM

Slugs & Bugs LIVE Concert
- 10:30 AM - 12 noon at the Calvin & Janet High Fine Arts Center

Benefit Auction & Reception - Social Hour with savory small bites and Silent Auction at 7:00 PM on the Fine Arts Center patio; Live Auction and Dessert reception at 7:45 PM on the Fine Arts Center stage

*Babysitting & Online Bidding available!

Share With Others & Invite Them to Come!
Visit our Facebook event page to learn more about the event, RSVP that you are going, and share with others to invite them to come too!

Sponsorship Opportunities
If your business or one you know would like to sponsor Fall Festival & Homecoming this year, please encourage them to explore the available options. It's a great way to increase exposure and align with a great community non-profit. Thanks for considering how you can change the world of students!
We hope to see you at Fall Festival and Homecoming weekend on October 4 & 5th! 

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