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Home My WebLink About2013 11 18 Informational 203 2014 Community Events Calendar COMMISSION AGENDA Informational X Consent ITEM 203 public Hearings g Regular November 18, 2013 KS CC Special Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to provide the City Commission with our 2014 Winter Springs Community Events Calendar. SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the schedule of our 2014 Community Events. CONSIDERATIONS: The schedule for the calendar year 2014 Scottish Highland Games, Father Daughter Dance, Spring Family Festival, Babe Ruth Opening Day, July 4th Celebration of Freedom, Hometown Harvest and Winter Wonderland are as follows:. Saturday, January 18th& 19th Scottish Highland Games (ticketed event) Central Winds Park Friday, February 7th Father and Daughter Dance Winter Springs Senior Center Winter Springs Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball, Saturday, February 22nd Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony Central Winds Park Saturday, March 15th Spring Family Festival Winter Springs Town Center Friday, July 4th Celebration of Freedom Central Winds Park Informational 203 PAGE 1 OF 2- November 18,2013 Saturday, October 11th Hometown Harvest Winter Springs Town Center Saturday, October 18th Art Festival Sunday, October 19th Winter Springs Town Center Tuesday, November 11th Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony Winter Springs Town Center Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 6th Holiday Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting eeth Elementary to Winter Springs Town Center FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in FY 14 budget line code 7260-51214 for public safety. Other costs are funded via program promotional accounts as 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 - 2014 Community Events Flyer Informational 203 PAGE 2 OF 2- November 18,2013 City of ■ • Incorporated Community 1959 Events Scottish Highland Games Hometown Harvest -January 18th/Central Winds Park/8am-lOpm -October 11&/W.S TownCenter/5pm-9pm -January 19th/Central Winds Park/gam-6pm uARVES The Hometown Harvest is a The Central Florida Scottish Highland !=� - etai � fall themed event that cap Games offers a unique cultural experi- °�"`a° a-oop tures the essence of a small ence for all to enjoy. Area Scottish clans town. Free pumpkin painting and societies gather to compete in rig- for the kids and hayrides for the entire family are always orous athletic events, dancing and piping to celebrate their a huge hit. Vendors will be on hand selling fantastic food rich heritage. Sponsored by the Scottish-American Society of and drinks, plus fall themed crafts and gifts. Live country Central Florida and The City of Winter Springs,the event also music and a live line dancing performance by the Winter features live entertainment and Scottish themed vendors. For Springs Senior Center Line Dancers have also become an more information please visit www.flascot.com. annual tradition. For more information please visit Father Daughter Dance www.wintersi)ringsfl.ora or call 407-327-6593. -February 7th/W.S.Senior Center/7pm-9pm Winter Springs Festival of the/arts The Father Daughter Dance is great -October l8th/W.S Town Center/loam-5pm opportunity for Fathers and Daugh- -October l9th/W.STownCenter/loam-5pm ters to share a lifelong memory. The Sponsored by the Oviedo-Winter dance includes a live DJ, a compli- er-r111371 g g Fe s Festival Springs Regional Chamber of Com- mentary picture by professional pho- °F T" merce and The City of Winter Springs, tographer, free refreshments and great ARTS the event showcases 125 juried and prizes. For more information please visit °°° ° °° invited artists. This annual festival rep- www.winterspringsfl.ora or call 407-327-6593. resents various artistic and creative personalities that comprise the greater Central Florida region Winter Springs Babe Ruth Opening Day with more than $13,000 in cash prizes awarded to participat- ing artists. Designed for the entire family to enjoy, a variety of Febn2ly22nd/CentralWirilsPark 1llam-12pm food and beverages will be available for purchase plus live mPlay Ball! Opening day for Winter entertainment and a kid's activity area. For more information Springs Babe Ruth is a cherished tradi- please visit www.wsfota.ora or call 407-278-4871. tion in Winter Springs. Celebrate team- work,dedication and sportsmanship with Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony -� the future citizens of Winter Springs. -November 11&/W.S Tow7 Center/6pm-7pw Rotary Club of Winter Springs Spring Family Festival and The City of Winter Springs -March 15th/W.S. Town Center/5pm-9pm host this annual celebration of our Enjoy all that spring has to offer at The nation's heroes.Taking place at The 3rd Annual Spring Family Festival in — WinterSpringsVete ran Memorial the Winter Springs. The Event will fea- event offers a time to honor retired �. ture great live entertainment for the military servants and to remember those who have made the entire family and food and craft ven- ultimate sacrifice for freedom. For more information please dors will be on hand. There will also be a kids area with fun visit www.winterspringsfl.ora or call 407-327-6593. games for kids of all ages. For more information please visit Winter Wonderland www.winterspringsfl.ora or call 407-327-6593. Celebration of Freedom -becember6th/W.S Town Center/5pm-9pm Celebrate the season with your -July 4th/Central Winds Park/5pm-9:30pm n [Jim I 111C WC neighbors at the annual Winter Celebrate your Freedom with a bang WAY11�A1, J. Wonderland Event. The festivities at our annual 4th of July event at Cen- kick off with one of the longest run- tral Winds Park. In addition to a world ning traditions in Winter Springs, class fireworks display the event offers the 33rd Annual Holiday Parade. Following the parade is the old fashioned kids games, The Winter 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting. There will also be free Springs got Talent competition, a diverse pictures with Santa and great holiday themed performances range of vendors, and live entertainment. For more informa- by local performers and schools. For more information please tion please visit www.winterspringsfl.ora or call 407-327-6593. visit www.wintersr)ringsfl.ora or call 407-327-6593.