Department ofRecreation and LeisureCommunity Day 2010 ActivitiesRun for Fun will begin at 9 a.m. sharp! The 3.1 mile non-sanctioned race will begin in the lower parking lot at the Upper St.Clair High School Stadium. The race is open to runners of all ages. Pre-register by using the form on page 9* of the Summer 2010 USC TODAY Magazine. The deadline for pre-registering is May 11. Race day registration is between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. Clair's Kennel will be open 11 - 3 p.m. Get information regarding your pet's care and licensing. See where runaway pets are temporarily held. Talk with an Animal Control Officer. Animals will be available for adoption. The Log House will be open for tours from 11 - 3 p.m. Baked goods will be available for purchase before and during the parade. In addition to the tours, there will be an herb sale, pioneer games, Knapp's Battery E reenactor. The annual Community Day Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. The parade will follow a route down Truxton Drive, travel along McLaughlin Run Road, and then take Panther Pass back up to the High School. The 1857 Gilfillan Farm House, a work of restoration in progress, and the surrounding buildings will be open on Community Day from 12 - 3 p.m. Visit the farm for house tours, to see the farm animals, and organic gardening information. The Imagination Station will be located in the Library parking lot. All ages are welcome to stop by and engage in creative art and science activities from noon - 3 p.m. The The Inflatable Obstacle Course and Trackless Train will be operating in the Library parking lot from 12 - 4 p.m. These activities will be offered free of charge thanks to patron donations. The Petting Zoo will be located behind the Library and will be open from 12 - 4 p.m. Children can visit the animals at no cost. There is a minimal fee for food and milk for the animals. Pony Rides will be offered for children behind the McLaughlin Run Road Recreation Center from 12 - 4 p.m. The annual Community Day Treasure Hunt will be held from noon - 5 p.m.. Calling all pirates and children in search of treasure! Come and participate in the Treasure Hunt by searching for clues to give you a chance to win assorted prizes. A Sandbox Search will be available for the youngest treasure seekers. It's All About Games and Three on Three Basketball are from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Municipal Basketball courts. A Water Balloon Toss will take place at 2:30 p.m. The Duck Race, sponsored by the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair, will start at 3:30 p.m. Watch for information on pre-adopting your duck, or buy your duck at the Community Foundation booth on Community Day. For more information see page 12 of the Summer 2010 USC TODAY Magazine. |