Coloring Contest Winners

1st Place Preschool

Ashton Taylor2nd Place Preschool

Tessa Boyle
1st Place K-1st
Irish Phinney

2nd Place K-1st

Evan McMullen

1st Place 2nd-3rd

Mikayla Umpstead

2nd Place 2nd-3rd

Lauren Kreuer

1st Place 4th-5th

Kara Bolenbaugh

2nd Place 4th-5th

Jarred Wey

Granger Meadows Park Celebration Showcases Fitness Fun

This year's Meadows Celebration will have an emphasis on fitness and being active. The following are just a few of the attractions designed to encourage participants to get moving:

• Bring your family for a turn on the YMCA Obstacle Course. Teams will compete at any time between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the playground area in the east park.


• Kids will have a blast with a choice of four Inflatables—moon walk, giant slide, basketball and rock wall. The inflatables will be available in the east park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.


• DARA will sponsor Family Backyard Games for enjoyment of the entire family. The games will be available at the softball field from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.


• Prefer something a little less competitive and more casual? Drop in at the softball field between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to play Lawn Games like bean bag toss, chuck-a-chicken and bull pull.


• Check out the walking trail with the ever-popular Poker Walk. Sign up at the Headquarters Tent in the east park to receive your instructions. The Poker Walk will run fron 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.


• Explore the park on foot by participating in the Amazing Meadows Scavenger Hunt. Sign up at the Headquarters Tent and receive your first set of clues. The Scavenger Hunt runs from 4 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Schedule Set for Meadows Celebration

With the sixth Annual Meadows Celebration only a month away, the planning committee has the event schedule close to being finalized. Many returning favorites are featured, as well as some new activities. See the schedule that follows, or download the brochure.

Shows

4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:15 p.m.
Rise Above BMX Stunt Show

8 p.m.
Live Entertainment by Soulstice

10:30 p.m.
Fireworks

Activities

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Art of Ishi Demonstration

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sparrow Life Net Helicopter on Display

4 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Walking Trail Poker Walk
Amazing Meadows Scavenger Hunt

4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Bubble Station
SierraRose Farms Miniature Horses
YMCA Obstacle Course
Craft/Art Area
Safe Kids Bike Helmet Giveaway
911 Booth and Fingerprinting Kits
Inflatables
Face Painting
Lawn Games (open play)

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kids Prize Bingo

5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
DeWitt Twp Fire Department Vehicle Extrication Demonstration

5:30 - 7 p.m.
Annual Jeff Baumann Cardboard Canoe Race

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Library Story Time

6 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
DARA Family Backyard Games

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Watermelon Eating Contest

8:15 p.m.
Hula Hoop Contest

9:15 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Super Ball Drop

Cardboard Canoe Race Returns with New Twist

Once again, the Jeff Baumann Annual Cardboard Canoe Race will be held during the Meadows Celebration. As in previous years, teams will have to assemble a seaworthy vessel using corrugated cardboard. This year, however, each team, consisting of between two and four people, will have the choice of constructing their crafts ahead of time or on-site the day of the event.

Those who wish to build their boats in advance can pick up two sheets of cardboard and a roll of packing tape at the DeWitt Township Hall. Additional tape and cardboard will not be supplied, but may be used. No other materials are allowed. After assembly, canoes should be brought to Granger Meadows Park the day of the event.

Participants who choose on-site building will be provided with cardboard, packing tape and a razor knife and will have half an hour to construct their boat using those materials.

Racing will be conducted in timed heats with the winners determined by the best time. Off-site builds and on-site builds will race in separate heats. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 16, at the Koi Pond, with on-site boat building first and races to follow at 6 p.m.

Complete Rules and Registration

2010 Celebration Will Feature SierraRose Farms

A popular attraction at the 2009 Meadows Celebration, SierraRose Farms, will return to Granger Meadows Park this July. SierraRose Farms is a local business that offers camps, special events and lessons that allow kids to connect with both miniature and full-size horses.

Last year, attendees of the Meadows Celebration were wowed by the up-close and personal interaction with several miniature horses and even a few babies. At the 2010 event, children will again have the opportunity to meet the miniature horses as they roam around in their mini corral for everyone to enjoy.

More information about SierraRose can be found on their Web site. Further details about this and other attractions at the 2010 Meadows Celebration will be posted as the event nears.

Rise Above BMX Show to Return to Meadows Celebration

Back by popular demand, Rise Above BMX show will again dazzle attendees at the Meadows Celebration. Due to the inclement weather during the 2009 event, some performances had to be cancelled, to the great disappointment of the crowd. But the group has committed to return, and they will be giving away a BMX bike to one lucky spectator.

The 2010 Meadows Celebration will take place on Friday, July 16, and will feature some new events and activities, in addition to old favorites. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Visit the Meadows Celebration blog often for updates on this year's fun.

We Want to Hear from You!

Tell us about all the memorable moments from the Meadows Celebration. Let us know what you'd like to see again. Submit your favorite event or activity from this year's Meadows Celebration by leaving a comment below.