Civic Pride Day—Come Celebrate!

August 3, 2010 11am-7pm

11-11:30  Grand Opening of the Roy Wilson Suspension Bridge

11-1         Amazing Race to start at the cenotaph at City Hall

11-4         City Hall Open House

11-4        Open House at Patricia Gardens

11:30-4:30   Town Crier, Daniel Richer, at and around City Hall to announce Civic 
                    Pride Day events

11-6         Family Play Day at Children’s Resource Centre

11-7         Masonic Lodge (Golden Star Lodge 484) Open House and Bar-B-Q ($)

11-7         Cooling/Relaxation Station at Dryden Library

11-7         St. Luke’s Anglican Church Open House and tours.  
               Includes Pie & Ice Cream Tea taking place from 11-2 ($) and a
               Cold Plate Meal taking place from 4-7($)

11:45-
12:45      “Brothers of the Brush” Beard & Mustache
                Participants Category Selection at Dryden Museum

12:30-2   Grand Opening of Civic Pride Day under tent in front of City Hall 
              (includes volunteer recognition and unveiling of art work)

1-1:30     Story Time at Dryden Library

1-3          Open House at Highway 502 Landfill Site— recycling information

1-3          Pool & Fitness Centre Open House—free swim and free access to Fitness Centre

1-3:30     Face Painting & Body Art near First United Church

1-4          First United Church Open House.  Includes Frozen Goodies ($) and tours 

1-4          Open House at Dryden Fire Service

1-4          Dryden Fire Service display of new & old trucks and equipment.  Junior Fire
               Fighter Challenge.  On Van Horne Avenue in front of City Hall.

1:30-2:30 Wash Day & Butter Making at Dryden Museum

1:30-4     Leadership Dryden Family Classic Carnival in front of City Hall

2-2:30     Story Time at  Dryden Library

2-3          Mayor's Tea in front of City Hall

3-3:30     Story Time at Dryden Library

3-3:45     "Brothers of the Brush" Beard & Mustache Growing Contest judging at Dryden 
               Museum

3:45-4     Winners of Hat Decorating Contest announced at City Hall
              Winner Announced! - Ann Puddicombe

4-4:30     Winners of "Brothers of the Brush" Beard & Mustache Growing Contests announced
               at City Hall

4-4:30     Story Time at Dryden Library

4-7         Chalk Drawings Contest in front of Dryden Library (Categories: Kids, Teens, Adults)

4-7         Church Chili and Bun Cook-off on Van Horne Avenue in front of City Hall ($)    

4:30-7    Entertainment in front of City Hall

4:30-7    Face Painting & Body Art near Patricia Gardens & Princess Court

7-7:15    Winners of Chalk Drawings & Chili Contests announced at City Hall 
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*Water Bottle Re-fill Stations can be found in the entrances of City Hall and the Dryden Library.
*Washrooms can be found at City Hall, St. Luke's Anglican Church, Masonic Lodge, First United Church, Patricia Gardens (11-4) and portable washrooms are located between City Hall and the Dryden Police Service.
*Remember to bring your sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle.