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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 12 14 Informational 201 2016 Community Events Calendar COMMISSION AGENDA Informational X Consent ITEM 201 public Hearings g Regular December 14, 2015 KS CC Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to provide the City Commission with our 2016 Winter Springs Community Events Calendar. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the schedule of our 2016 Community Events. CONSIDERATIONS: The schedule for the calendar year 2016 Scottish Highland Games, Father Daughter Dance, Babe Ruth Opening Day, Spring Family Festival, July 4th Celebration of Freedom, Hometown Harvest, Artoberfest, Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony and Winter Wonderland are as follows: .................................... ............................................................. .... :Saturday, January 16th Scottish Highland Games (ticketed event) :Sunday, January 17th 'Central Winds Park Friday February 12th Father and Daughter Dance Winter Springs Senior Center Winter Springs Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball, :Saturday, February 20th 'Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony 'Central Winds Park �______ Saturday March 5th 'Spring Family Festival W inter Springs Town Center ww Springs wwwwwwwww Informational 201 PAGE 1 OF 2- December 14,2015 Monday July 4th lCelebration of Freedom Central Winds Park ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 'Saturday, October 1st ometown Harvest inter Springs Town Center ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday, October 15th Artoberfest Art Festival 'Sunday, October 16th Winter Springs Town Center ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Friday November I Ith lVeteran's Day Memorial Ceremony , Winter Springs Veteran's Memorial (Town Center) ............................................... .............................................................................................................................................. W inter Wonderland 1 :Saturday, December 3rd KHoliday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting K eeth Elementary to Winter Springs Town Center ...................................... .................................................................. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in FY16 budget line code 72-7400-510140 for public safety. Event costs are budgeted in program promotional accounts and sponsorships/donations/vendor fees are collected. 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 five (5) 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. RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the City Commission receive and review the information provided in this Agenda Item. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A- 2016 Community Events Calendar Informational 201 PAGE 2 OF 2- December 14,2015 Ci4 of \ Winter prin�gs Parks and Recrea ion, Scottish Highland Games Hometown Harvest -January 16th/Central Winds Park/8am-10pm I1thfANNJf,_ -October 1st/W.S. Town Center/5pm-9pm -January 17th/Central Winds Park/9am-6pm The Hometown Harvest is a fall themed The Central Florida Scottish Highland HARVEST event that captures the essence of a small H Games offers a unique cultural experience �oturraog,OctP fst town. Free pumpkin painting for the kids for all to enjoy.Area Scottish clans and 9PM and hayrides for the entire family are always ►� societies gather to compete in rigorous a huge hit.Vendors will be on hand selling athletic events, dancing, and piping to celebrate their rich heritage. fantastic food and drinks. Live country music and a live line dancing Sponsored by the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida and performance by the Winter Springs Senior Line Dancers have also become The City of Winter Springs,the event also features live entertainment an annual tradition. For more information please contact Alyssa Bolick and Scottish themed vendors. For more information please visit at 407-327-6539 or aooucKLWlnterspnngsri.org www.flascot.corr Father Daughter Dance Winter Springs Festival of the Arts -February 12th/W.S. Senior Center/7pm-9pm -October 15th/W.S. Town Center/10am-5pm The Father Daughter Dance is a great opportunity 1 1Q; ,,,,n -October 16th/W.S. Town Center/10am-5pm for fathers and daughters to share a lifelong © e�+r� Sponsored by the Oviedo-Winter Springs memory.The dance includes a live DJ,a L] Regional Chamber of Commerce and the h:llllfNIyTIR Vf.1:flf IIIti4' complimentary picture by a professional "°"-""'"""'R' City of Winter Springs,the event showcases photographer,free refreshments,and great prizes. 125juried and invited artists.This annual For more information please contact Alyssa Bolick at festival represents various artistic and creative personalities that comprise 407-327-6593 or email ~dock @winterspringsfl.org the greater Central Florida region,with more than$13,000 in cash prizes awarded to participating artists. Designed for the entire family to enjoy, a variety of food and beverages will be available for purchase, plus live entertainment and a kid's activity area. For more information please Winter Springs Babe Ruth Opening Day call 407-278-4871 or visit the website at February 20th/Central Winds Park/11 am-12pm Play Ball!Opening day for the Winter Springs Babe Ruth is a cherished tradition in Winter Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony Springs. Celebrate teamwork,dedication, -November 11th1W.S. Town Center/6pm-7pm and sportsmanship with the future citizens of .,� The Rotary Club of Winter Springs and the Winter Springs. City of Winter Springs host this annual celebration of our nation's heroes.Taking place at the Winter Springs Veteran's Memorial, the event offers a time to honor retired military Spring Family Festival „` servants and to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. tc. March 5th/W.S. Town Center/5pm-9pm For more information please contact Alyssa Bolick at 407-327-6593 or email A a Enjoy all that spring has to offer at The 5th Annual abolick @winterspringsfl.org Spring Family Festival in Winter Springs.The Event will feature great live entertainment for the entire r , family and food and craft vendors will be on hand. There will also be a kids area with fun games for Winter Wonderland kids of all ages. For more information contact Alyssa Bolick at 407-327-6593 or email io,,cKkw Wdltt tS�ifif`�gSti.Otg December 3rd/W.S.Town Center/5pm 9pm Celebrate the season with your neighbors at *V WIN a IL IM the annual Winter Wonderland Event.The WAIMI�ER1�, Y� festivities kick off with one of the longest Celebration of Freedom running traditions in Winter Springs,the -July 4th/Central Winds Park/5pm-9:30pm 35th Annual Holiday Parade. Following the I Celebrate your Freedom with a bang at our annual parade is the 13th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.There will also be 4th of July event at Central Winds Park. In addition pictures with Santa and great holiday themed performances by local to a world class fireworks display,the event offers performers and schools. For more information please contact old fashioned kids games,the Winter Springs Got Alyssa Bolick at 407-327-6593 or email -,)iicKcLbwiiiterspriiigsil.oig Talent competition,a diverse range of vendors, and live entertainment. For more information contact Alyssa Bolick at 407-327-6593 or email Bolick @winterspringsfl.org