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Consent
ITEM 201 Public Hearings
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Regular
December 08, 2014 KS CC
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department wishes to provide the City Commission with our
2015 Winter Springs Community Events Calendar.
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of this item is to inform the City Commission about the schedule of our 2015
Community Events.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The schedule for the calendar year 2015 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:
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:Saturday, January 17th :Scottish Highland Games (ticketed event)
:Sunday, January 18th ',Central Winds Park
Friday February 6th Father and Daughter Dance
Winter Springs Senior Center
:Winter Springs Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball,
:Saturday, February 21st ',Spring Season Opening Day Ceremony
',Central Winds Park
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Saturday March 28th ',Spring Family Festival
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Saturday July 4th lCelebration of Freedom
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1H Harvest
'Saturday, October 12th ometown
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'Saturday, October 17th Artoberfest Art Festival
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'Sunday, October 18th Winter Springs Town Center
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Wednesday November I Ith 'Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony
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Winter Springs Veteran's Memorial (Town Center)
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'Saturday, December 5th KHoliday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are budgeted in FY15 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- 2015 Community Events Calendar
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Scottish Highland Games Hometown Harvest
-January 17th/Central Winds Park/8am-1Opm -October 12th/W.S.TownCenter/5pm-9pm
-January 18th/Central Winds Park/gam-6pm NARVE ST The Hometown Harvest is a
The Central Florida Scottish Highland fall themed event that cap-
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Games offers a unique cultural experi- n, 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. Live country music and a live line dancing
Central Florida and The City of Winter Springs,the event also performance by the Winter Springs Senior Line Dancers
features live entertainment and Scottish themed vendors. For Dancers have also become an annual tradition. For more
more information please visit www.flascot.com. information please call 407-327-6593 or visit our website
at www.winterspringsfl.orq
Father Daughter Dance
- February6th/W.S Senior Center/7pm-9pm Winter Springs Festival of the/arts
The Father Daughter Dance is great -October l7th/W.S Town Center/loam-5pm
- opportunity for Fathers and Daugh- -October l8th/W.S Town Center/loam-5pm
ters to share a lifelong memory. The Sponsored by the Oviedo-Winter
dance includes a live DJ, a compli- ' OBERFEST 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-
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-
-February22nd/Centra/WindsPark/llam-12pm ing artists. Designed for the entire family to enjoy, a variety of
food and beverages will be available for purchase plus live
Play Ball! Opening day for Winter entertainment and a kid's activity area. For more information
tion in Winter Springs.. Celebrate team--
Springs Babe Ruth is cherished a please visit www.wsfota.ora or call 407-278-4871.
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work,dedication and sportsmanship with Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony
the future citizens of Winter Springs.
-November 11th/W.S Town Center/6pm-7pm
Rotary Club of Winter Springs
Spring Family Festival and The City of Winter Springs
-March 28th/WS. 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
4th Annual Spring Family Festival in Winter Springs Veteran 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.orn 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.
-December 5th/W.S Town Center/5pm-9pm
Celebration of Freedom � Celebrate the season with your
-lu/y 4th/Central Winds Park/5pm-9.30pm ®i �■� neighbors at the annual Winter
Celebrate your Freedom with a bang 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 34th Annual Holiday Parade. Following the parade is the
old fashioned kids games, The Winter 12th 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.orq or call 407-327-6593. visit www.wintersoringsfl.org or call 407-327-6593.