Father’s Day
Parade

Fourth of July
Events

Holiday
Tree Lighting

Winterfest

All Village
Garage Sale

Firefighter’s
Ball

Father's Day Parade - take this opportunity to stroll down Lakewood Boulevard with fellow dads, enjoy a great cigar, and commiserate on life's blessings. Your loving wife and doting offspring will admire you from the sidelines and ply you with hugs and kisses at your final destination - the Village Beach. Festivities include the annual Most Recent Dad Dunk in the Lake, lots of donut eating and, of course, coffee and a paper (lounge chairs not included).
JUNE 18, 2006
9 A.M. FROM JOHNSON PARK TO
BEACH PARK

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2006 Fourth of July Events - For more specifics go to: Current News
 Race Entry Form in .rtf format which will open in your word processor.
Begin your celebration of the 4th at the 5K Run/Walk/Rollerblade at the Village Beach. Pre-registration at the Village Center to guarantee t-shirt size. Day of registration at the Village Beach at 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. contact Jim Schuler, 249-1696, jschuler1@aol.com

Fourth of July Parade - All residents are invited to march from the Village Beach to Johnson Park starting at 10:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to dress in their finest patriotic wear, decorate their bikes, or create a float. Lifeguards will be registering you for best costume in several categories.

Fest on the Fourth - Games galore and so much more!
Join in the fun at Johnson Park beginning after the Parade. Try your hand at lawn games or play in the Crazy Daisy. A Red, White, and Blue Maze, face painting, and button making designed for the youngest patriots. Back by demand is the Presidential Dunk Tank and Water-balloon Toss. And, of course, our most popular event . . . the cake walk.

Picnic at the Park - Mark your spot in the designated Picnic Area with blanket and quilts early (i.e., Concerts on the Square) to be sure and get just the right location for your family picnic. The Fest on the Fourth Committee will sell ice cold soda, lemonade and water.

Annual Upper Bluff vs. Lower Bluff Softball Game
Bringing back an old tradition, the first annual Upper vs. Lower Softball Game is sure to be a hit (pun intended). Play begins at 1:00 p.m. for seven innings. Winners trophy presentation to follow. Village residents ages 15 and up are welcome to register by contacting Coach Brian Murphy at 240-1007 for the Upper Bluff Team or Coach Dan O'Brien, 242-0685, mjandob@charter.net for the Lower Bluff Team.

Tickets - One ticket = $ .25
Purchase your tickets at the Village Center until July 3. Tickets will be on sale at the park the day of the event. Fest on the Forth is a fun-raising event. Profits from the sale of tickets goes toward the Village sponsored children's activities.

Lawn games - 1 ticket each turn
Waterballoon Toss - 2 tickets per toss
Dunk Tank - 2 tickets per three balls
Cake Walk - 2 tickets per round
Soda/Water - 2 tickets

Fireworks
At dusk come to the Village Beach for a fantastic display of sound and lights!
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Holiday Tree Lighting - Traditionally held at Johnson Park the Sunday afternoon following
Thanksgiving Day, this event begins our holiday season by lighting the Village holiday tree. Santa Claus, delivered by fire engine, pay us a visit and brings good cheer and an ornament to children at the gazebo. Horse-drawn wagon rides take you down Lakewood Boulevard and past the Governors Mansion before returning to the Park. Bring your favorite holiday treat to share. Hot chocolate provided by the Village Fire Department. After the official lighting of the tree join us at the bonfire to sing carols. Contact Tammy Warren for details, 220-9795.

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All Village Garage Sale
14TH ANNUAL ALL-VILLAGE GARAGE SALE/EMS BRAT & BAKE SALE
Date: Saturday June 17, 2006 from 8a-2p

Start cleaning out those closets and basements . . . the annual All-Village Garage Sale is coming! What a great way to start the summer! All of your ‘treasures’ are sure to find new homes. However you decide to participate, remember to have fun and enjoy the day.  Shopper location maps will be available at the Village Center. Put out your ‘treasures’ by 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. If you have items left over at the end of the day, or you would just like to make a donation, there will be a St. Vincent de Paul truck at the Village Center on Saturday and Sunday. To register for the garage sale, complete the form (download form) and return it with $5 (checks preferred) to Dolly Warren. Mail or drop off in mail slot at 221 Lakewood Blvd.. The $5 pays for maps and advertising with the balance going to Village programs. If you have any questions, call Dolly Warren at 249-5644.

Burke, Blooming Grove, and Maple Bluff EMS will have baked goods, brats, hot dogs, chips and soda for sale during Garage Sale hours. Pass the word to your garage sale patrons, and come down yourself to support the EMS service. Your past and continuous support is greatly appreciated!

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Maple Bluff Firefighter's Ball
Each spring, the Maple Bluff Fire Department proudly hosts their Annual Firefighter’s Ball. The Firefighter's Ball is held at the historic Maple Bluff Country Club, and features some of the area’s best local talent. The Maple Bluff Firefighters Association uses the proceeds from this fund raiser to improve the fire/rescue capabilities of your local fire department.