For immediate release Press Release Launching of the program of ...

For immediate releasePress ReleaseLaunching of the program of activities celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the Town ofPincourt – 50 years together!Pincourt, March 23, 2010 – It is with great enthusiasm that the mayor of the Town of Pincourt,Mr. Yvan Cardinal, highlights the presence of dignitaries and media for the launch of theprogram of activities for the 50 th anniversary celebration of the city of Pincourt.Mr. Cardinal recognizes the extraordinary efforts and time commitment invested by all thecommittee members since last summer. The committee has created an entirely free, familyoriented program of events for Pincourt citizens. This program includes a diverse range ofactivities including historical, artistic, physical and cultural content.In addition, Mr. Cardinal noted the importance of involving everyone in the success of thesecelebrations and the opportunity to invite people to volunteer by calling 514-453-2040, ext. 30and to leave their names and phone numbers. He subsequently turned the floor over toMr. Antonio Pellegrino, representative of the Committee of the 50 th Anniversary of the city ofPincourt.It is with pride that Mr. Pellegrino has unveiled the line-up of activities for the 50 th anniversarycelebrations of the city of Pincourt.April 13-16, 2010 – Open house days for the 5th and 6th graders in order for them to beintroduced to our democratic life and enjoy guided tours of our municipal facilities.May 1 st , 2010 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Chêne Bleu High School – Local artists will exhibittheir creations in the morning followed by music, dance and theatre presentations by the highschool students in the afternoon.Conferences – Omni-Centre – Lise Chartier, from the “Société d’histoire et de généalogie del’Île-Perrot”, will fascinate you with heritage discoveries.• May 19, 2010 – 7:30 pm: Pincourt in the XIX Century• October 6, 2010, 7:30 pm – Pincourt in the XX CenturySpring-Summer 2010 – Olympic Park – Floral garden – The “Société d’horticultureenvironnementale des villes de l’Île-Perrot” will share their knowledge & creativity with Pincourtcitizens in creating a beautiful natural garden which will embellish the entryway to the Omni-Centre.

June 5, 2010 – Parade and Multi-Cultural Day – 10:30 am to 4:00 pm – Cardinal-LégerBlvd. / Olympic Park – The parade begins at 10:30 am from the Joseph-Laflèche Blvd. andends at Olympic Park where a number of cultural and historical animations will be presented aswell as songs and dances from numerous ethnic communities and the First Nations.August 14, 2010 – Firemen’s Day – Parade starts at the Omni-Centre at 12:15 pm and ends atBellevue Park at 1:30 pm - The Pincourt Volunteer Firemen’s Association invites you to this veryspecial edition of this classic municipal event. Featuring : Arthur L’Aventurier, Andrée Watters,Sylvain Cossette. Of course, their famous fireworks display will once again amaze you!August 21, 2010 – Boating Day – Bellevue Park from 10:00am to 4:00 pm – Come anddiscover your newly redesigned park by taking part in the free use of canoes, kayaks andrabaskas in Bellevue Bay. Appropriate safety measures will be in place.September 12, 2010 – Family Bicycle Outing (11km) – Olympic Park, 10:00 am – A return ofthis classic event in Pincourt, this time, on a local circuit filled with new discoveries! Registrationforms will be available in different locations to be announced.September 22, 2010 – Reunion Evening at the Library – 5:00 pm – This cocktail event willhighlight the evolution of our Library as well as the contributions from the key players of itsdevelopment.Fall 2010 – Celebrations Closing of the 50 th anniversary – A recap of this past year events byMayor Cardinal.Mr. Cardinal took the floor again to thank all partners and volunteers for making possible thismarvellous program.Check out the local papers and the Town Web Site (www.villepincourt.qc.ca) for more detailsconcerning these activities. Also, each week, tune in to Vaudreuil-Soulanges’ radio (CJVD 100.1FM), for different historical capsules featuring the past 50 years of Pincourt.Let’s get together !- 30 -For more information or interview requests, please contact :Céline Legault, Liaison Agent514-453-8981, ext. 320 // clegault@villepincourt.qc.ca