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Rec Director Kam Kuzyk says there's plenty of events to help celebrate the communities railroad heritage.
Among event is the Great Beaver Cardboard and Duct Tape Boat Races - vessels made up of only cardboard and duct tape.
The race is now in its 10th season.
Registration is Sunday at 12:30 p.m. down at Hannam Park with the race at 3 p.m.
Here's a complete list of all events.
Friday July 20, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - The Library's Best Book Sale Ever! ~ Rainy River Public Library
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Kids' TD Summer Reading Club ~ Rainy River Public Library
5:30 p.m. - Beer Gardens & Canteen Open ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
5:30 p.m. - So You Think You Can Dance Rainy River ~ Upstairs of Rec. Centre
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Locum House Supper ~ Senior’s Centre ~ 201 Atwood Ave - Pulled Pork sandwiches, Salads, Dessert – Freewill Offering
6:00 p.m. - Opening games of the Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
8:00 p.m. - Family Movie Night – Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Upstairs of Rec. Centre – Free Admission
Saturday July 21, 2012
9:00 a.m. - Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament starts ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 P.M. The Library's Best Book Sale Ever! ~ Rainy River Public Library
10:00 a.m. - Canteen open’s ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 P.M. 1st Annual Craft Show ~ Seniors Centre ~ 201 Atwood Ave.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 P.M. Fun Fly (radio controlled planes) on Burns Rd. (In between Hwy 600 and Government Rd.)
10:00 a.m. - Bike Rodeo ~ School Parking Lot
11:00 a.m. - Beer Gardens Open ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
11:00 a.m. - Railroad Daze Parade ~ Route: Hannam Park up through Main St. (Please call the Rec. Centre to register a float)
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Farmer’s Market ~ Atwood Ave.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Fastball Grudge Match between R.R. Royals and Pinewood Bears
Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - “Ooey Gooey Fun” Kids Games ~ Best Start Hub Parking Lot
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Steak Fry $12 a plate ~ Legion
8:00 p.m. - Home Run Derby ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. - Age of majority Dance – DJ Amy Anderson Rec. Centre - $5 Admission
Sunday July 22, 2012
9:00 a.m. - Mixed Slo-pitch Tournament starts ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
10:00 a.m. - Canteen opens ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 1st Annual Craft Show ~ Seniors Centre ~ 201 Atwood Ave.
10:30 a.m. - Rainy River Community Worship Service (inter-denominational) Hannam Park ~ Rain Location - Evangelical Covenant Church
11:00 a.m. - Beer Gardens open ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
12:30 p.m. - The Great Beaver Cardboard Boat Registration and supply pick up: $10.00 per team at Hannam Park
2:00 p.m. - Championship Slo-pitch ball game ~ Rec. Centre Ball Diamonds
3:30 p.m. - The Cardboard & Duct Tape Boat Races Begin! Hannam Park Waterfront
