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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 12 10 Informational 102 2013 Community Events Calendar COMMISSION AGENDA     Informational X Consent ITEM102 Public Hearings Regular       December 10, 2012KSCC Regular MeetingCity ManagerDepartment         REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to provide the City Commission with our 2013 Winter Springs Community Events Calendar.   SYNOPSIS: The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the exciting schedule of our 2013 Community Events. CONSIDERATIONS: The Parks and Recreation has established the schedules for the Scottish Highland Games, th Father Daughter Dance, Spring Family Festival, Babe Ruth Opening Day,  July 4 Celebration of Freedom, Hometown Harvest and Winter Wonderland.   th Saturday, January 19 & 20th Scottish Highland Games (ticketed event)   Central Winds Park Princess Ball Father and Daughter Dance Friday, February 8th Winter Springs Senior Center Winter Springs Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball, th Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony Saturday, February 16 Central Winds Park Spring Family Festival th Saturday, March 16 Winter Springs Town Center   Informational 102 PAGE 1 OF 2 - December 10, 2012 Celebration of Freedom th Thursday, July 4 Central Winds Park Hometown Harvest th Saturday, October 12 Winter Springs Town Center th Saturday, October 19- Art Festival Winter Springs Town Center th Sunday, October 20 Veteran’s Day Memorial Ceremony th Monday, November 11 Winter Springs Town Center Winter Wonderland th Holiday Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, December 7 Keeth Elementary to Winter Springs Town Center   FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are budgeted in account 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 - 2013 Community Events Calendar Informational 102 PAGE 2 OF 2 - December 10, 2012 Scottish Highland Games Hometown Harvest - - The Hometown Harvest is a fall themed event that cap- The Central Florida Scottish Highland tures the essence of a small Games offers a unique cultural experi- town. Free pumpkin painting ence for all to enjoy. Area Scottish clans for the kids and hayrides for the entire family are always and societies gather to compete in rig- a huge hit. Vendors will be on hand selling fantastic food orous athletic events, dancing and piping to celebrate their and drinks, plus fall themed crafts and gifts. Live country rich heritage. Sponsored by the Scottish-American Society of music and a live line dancing performance by the Winter Central Florida and The City of Winter Springs, the event also Springs Senior Center Line Dancers have also become an features live entertainment and Scottish themed vendors. For annual tradition. For more information please visit more information please visit . or call 407-327-6593. Father Daughter Dance Winter Springs Festival of the Arts - The Father Daughter Dance is great opportunity for Fathers and Daugh- ters to share a lifelong memory. The Sponsored by the Oviedo-Winter dance includes a live DJ, a compli- Springs Regional Chamber of Com- mentary picture by professional pho- merce and The City of Winter Springs, tographer, free refreshments and great the event showcases 125 juried and prizes. For more information please visit invited artists. This annual festival rep- 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 food and beverages will be available for purchase plus live Play Ball! Opening day for Winter entertainment and a kids activity area. For more information Springs Babe Ruth is a cherished tradi- please visit www.wsfota.org or call 407-278-4871. tion in Winter Springs. Celebrate team- work, dedication and sportsmanship with Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony the future citizens of Winter Springs. Rotary Club of Winter Springs Spring Family Festival and The City of Winter Springs host this annual celebration of our nations heroes. Taking place at The Enjoy all that spring has to offer at The Winter Springs Veteran Memorial the 1st Annual Spring Family Festival in event offers a time to honor retired Winter Springs. The Event will fea- military servants and to remember those who have made the ture great live entertainment for the entire family and food and craft ven- visit or call 407-327-6593. dors will be on hand. There will also be a kids area with fun games for kids of all ages. For more information please visit Winter Wonderland or call 407-327-6593. Celebration of Freedom Celebrate the season with your neighbors at the annual Winter Wonderland Event. The festivities Celebrate your Freedom with a bang kick off with one of the longest run- at our annual 4th of July event at Cen- ning traditions in Winter Springs, tral Winds Park. In addition to a world the 31st Annual Holiday Parade. Following the parade is the 9th annual Christmas Tree Lighting. There will also be free old fashioned kids games, The Winter pictures with Santa and great holiday themed performances Springs got Talent competition, a diverse by local performers and schools. For more information please range of vendors, and live entertainment. For more informa- visit or call 407-327-6593. tion please visit or call 407-327-6593.