2010 Guide to Activities & Classes - Westmont Park District

HOLLY
DAYS
The 16 Holly Days Winter Festival
th
annual
will begin on Friday, November 26 in downtown Westmont.
Holly Days Opening Ceremony
Santa’s reindeer and the elves will land on The Westmont Centre lawn
at 5:00PM and be available for pictures until 6:15PM. The Westmont
High School Madrigals will be singing their favorite holiday songs
in the Westmont Centre lobby from 5:30-6:00PM. The Frosty &
Friends Parade will begin at 6:45PM and march down Cass Avenue
from Chicago Avenue to Richmond Street. The parade will conclude
with Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the Village of Westmont tree!
Children of all ages can join Santa in the Westmont Centre afterwards
for treats and a visit. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to help
ring in the holiday season at the one and only Holly Days!
Holly Days Giving Tree
In the spirit of giving, the Holly Days Committee will create a Giving
Tree at the Community Center for local families who need some
extra help this season. Each star on the tree will represent a Westmont
neighbor who could use your help. Please stop in, select a star,
purchase a gift and know that you’ve helped make a neighbor’s holiday
brighter. Stars will be available beginning November 10. Gifts should
be returned to the Community Center no later than December 15.
Gifts will be picked up by the families on Friday, December 17 at
Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Avenue.
Holly Days Food Drive
On Sunday, November 21, from 12:00-2:00PM, the Holly Days
Committee will be collecting non-perishable items to donate to local
food pantries. Please bring your donations to Veterans Memorial Park,
located behind the Community Center. All donations will be sent to
The People’s Resource Center in Westmont. Help make the season
brighter for others!
Paws with Claus
All ages welcome!
Bring your friendly, family pet and your own camera for a holiday
photo opportunity with Santa Claus! Families are invited to visit
with Santa and take a picture with Old Saint Nick. Pets will receive
a small gift from the Man in Red while supplies last. All pets MUST
be on a leash. New this year, you and your furry friend can join the
caroling wagon ride around the park from 6:00-6:30PM! Wagon
rides leave from the Senior Center entrance on Linden St.
DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE
Sa 12/18 4:30-5:00PM FREE
LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park Pavilion
5K Family Fun Run/Walk
All ages welcome!
Participate with family and friends in our 5K Family Fun
Run/Walk through the streets of downtown Westmont on
Saturday, November 27! The race begins at 8:00AM on Cass
Ave. in downtown Westmont. Participants may pre-register
for the event; forms will be available at the Westmont Park
District Community Center or online at www.signmeupsports.
com. Pre-registration will be accepted until November 22.
Race day registration begins at 6:30AM at the Westmont
Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave.
All pre-registered participants and the first 100 race-day
registrants receive a t-shirt. Awards and refreshments will be
given out at the completion of the race. All fitness levels are
welcome to participate!
DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE CODE
Sa 11/27 8:00AM $25/adult 108-2-1
$15/child
(18 years and under)
$60/family
2 adults + 4 children
(18 years and under)
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