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Home My WebLink About2016 12 12 Informational 201 2017 Community Events Calendar COMMISSION AGENDA Informational X Consent ITEM 201 public Hearings g Regular December 12, 2016 KS CC Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to provide the City Commission with our 2017 Community Events Calendar. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the schedule of our 2017 Community Events. CONSIDERATIONS: The City of Winter Springs 2017 Community Events Calendar is provided herein.. Community partners include: • Central Florida Scottish American Society • Winter Springs-Oviedo Chamber of Commerce • Winter Springs Rotary Community Sponsors include: • Waste Pro • Duke Energy • Modern Plumbing • ReMax • Creative Inspiration Journey School • News 6 Informational 201 PAGE 1 OF 3- December 12,2016 2017 Community Events Calendar Saturday, January 14th Scottish Highland Games (ticketed event) Sunday, January 15th Central Winds Park Friday, February 10th Father and Daughter Dance Winter Springs Senior Center Winter Springs Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball, Saturday, February 18th Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony Central Winds Park Saturday, April 8th Spring Event Winter Springs Town Center Tuesday, July 4th Celebration of Freedom Central Winds Park Saturday, October 14th Winter Springs ARToberFEST Sunday, October 15th linter Springs Town Center Saturday, November 4th Hometown Harvest Winter Springs Town Center Saturday, November 11th Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony Winter Springs Veteran's Memorial(Town Center) Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 2nd Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting Keeth Elementary to linter Springs Town Center FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in FY17 line code 72-7400-510140 for Public Safety costs. Event costs are budgeted in program promotional accounts and sponsorships/donations/vendor fees are collected to cover these costs. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six (6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. Informational 201 PAGE 2 OF 3- December 12,2016 RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. ATTACHMENTS: . 2017 Community Events Schedule Informational 201 PAGE 3 OF 3- December 12,2016 • • Springs e" of Community Events I�t� d01, Incorporated Pa 45 274 R2 1959 Scottish Highland Games Winter Springs Artoberfest January 14th/Central Winds Park/ October 14th/W.S.Town Center/ 8am-10pm � �,��., 3 10am-5pm January 15th/Central Winds Park/ OBE}�FEST October 15th/W.S.Town Center/ 9am-6pm a Eoo .aEgo o.Mf„ 10am-5pm Join the Scottish-American Society of The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Central Florida and The City of Winter — Chamber of Commerce and The City of Springs for the 39th annual Scottish Highland Games! The Winter Springs bring you Artoberfest! This event showcases Central Florida Scottish Highland Games allow you to im- 125 juried and invited artist that comprise the greater Central merse yourself in the unique culture and history of Florida Region. More than $13,000 in cash prizes will be Scotland. During this two day festival, area Scottish clans awarded. Designed for the entire family to enjoy, a variety of and societies gather at Central Winds Park to compete in foods and beverages will be available for purchase. Don't athletic events, highland dancing and Piping to celebrate miss the live entertainment and kid's activity area! For more their rich heritage. Check out the live entertainment and information please call 407-278-4871. Scottish themed vendors. More info at www.flascot.com. Hometown Harvest Father Daughter Dance November 4th/ W.S.Town February 10th/W.S. Senior Center/ �4A.NllAt Center/5pm-9pm 7pm-9pm Celebrate Fall with the Hometown - Dust off your dancing shoes and come KARVEST Harvest! From Hayrides to live musical to the annual Father Daughter dance! performances this event is sure to Set out for a fun filled night of dancing please! Various vendors will be and music your little girl will never available with food, drink and other goods. forget. There will be a live DJ, a free photo by a profes- Kids can enjoy the Hay Play area and free pumpkin painting! sional photographer, free refreshments and great prizes! See Winter Springs' very own Dancers with Class and even Winter Springs Babe Ruth Opening join them for a line dance! February 18th/Central Winds Park/ Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony 11 am-12pm November 11th/W.S. Town Center/ t Play Ball! Opening day for the Winter 6pm-7pm Springs Babe Ruth is a cherished The Rotary Club of Winter Springs and tradition in Winter Springs. Celebrate the City of Winter Springs host this teamwork, dedication, and annual celebration of our nation's sportsmanship with the future citizens of Winter Springs. heroes. This event will take place at the S ri n Event Winter Springs Veteran's and Military Service Memorial and April 8th A41.S. Town Center/2pm-7pm offers a time to honor retired military servants and to Spring into the season with the Spring remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for z Outdoor Festival This event features live our freedom. * z entertainment, food and beverage Winter Wonderland vendors, and various outdoor based F December 2nd/W.S. Town Center/ recreational activities! Kids can take part T 4:30pm-9pm in a kids craft and enjoy the kids play area. 'AIR I iigt –is'the season forjoy and celebration! Celebration of Freedom WBN�E��Aa� Stop by the Winter Springs Town Center and enjoy the festivities this July 4th/Central Winds Park/ holiday season! It all kicks off with one 5pm-9:30pm th of the longest running traditions in our city, the 35th annual Celebrate the 4 of July with a BANG! Holiday Parade featuring local talent and business. The Join your community at Central Winds parade will conclude at the Town Center, but the fun won't Park for our annual Celebration of stop there! Gather around the Christmas Tree for the 13th Freedom! The evening is filled with fun annual Christmas tree Lighting! The Winter Wonderland from live entertainment and tasty treats to our very own event will follow with Entertainment by local youth and our Winter Springs Got Talent competition! Enjoy a fun filled Winter Springs Dancers with Class. Santa will be visiting kid's area and shop the various vendors. As the night wraps with the local children by the tree. A fun filled kids play land up the sky will fill with world class fireworks! will keep your little ones merry all evening long. For more information please contact Alyssa Bolick at 407-327-6593 or abolick @winterspringsfl.org www.winterspringsfi.org