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Show SPANISH FORK NEWS Schedule of Events and novelties. For more info or to acqui[e a booth, call Kris Truex at 794-9958. Children's Fun Festival Saturday, July 21, 10:00 a.m-1 p.m., City Park ' . Join us for the fourth annual Children's Fun Festival. Activities will include crafts, music, fun, games and activities. Fish Rodeo Saturday, July 21,11 a.m., Center Street near City Park Be a part of the third annual Fish Rodeo. This event features a 1,000 square foot man-made pond that will have over 500 fish for the kids to catch. For $5, your child will be able to wade into the ankle-deep water and try their hand at the prize fishes. Each child that enters will walk away.with a 10inch trout, but other expert "fish-riders" will come away with extra prizes. Tickets will be on sale July 16 at the movie at the park and also at the American Leadership Academy on July 18 during the talent show. They will also be available any business at the City Office. Pie Contest Saturday, July 21,11 a.m., City Park Pie Baking Contest, hosted by the Women Working for Women. This contest will' be held at the City Park, and winners will be announced around 11 a.m., after the children's parade. All entries must also preregister by Tuesday, July 17. Entertainment tn the Park Saturday, July 21,10 a.m.-3:10 p.m., Library Stage at City Park 10 a.m. To be announced; 11-11:30 a.m. Dance Center - Orem; 11:40 a.m.-12 p.m. Andrea Bailey Fiddles -Payson; 12:10( 12:30 p.m. Riley Rofcinson - Salem; 12:40' 2 p.m. Something Original; 2:10-3:10 p.m., Jukebox Heros - Spanish Fork Sunday Night in thePark: Joshua Creek Sunday, July 22, 7 p.m., City Park Pearl Award finalists Jeff Hinton and Quint Randle will perforrn as Joshua Creek. Along the way they've garnered movie sound track credits and cuts by other inspirational artists, including the No. 1 "I Love You, Son" for Christian country artist Jackie Cox. Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable evening of inspirational music and stories. Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Free admission: July 22, 6 p.m., July 23,1 p.m., Rodeo Arena Pre-Rodeo Entertainment: July 24, 7 p.m. Riding a horse is one thing, shooting a gun is another; but try doing both at the same time. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the nation's fastest growing equestrian sports. Mounted contestants dress in period garb and race their horses around the arena, firing two .45 caliber single action revolvers at a series of 10 balloons. Each are loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. Over two days, shooters will run six patterns. No one knows which six of the 50-plus patterns are until the day of the shoot. These courses are set in a variety of barrel racing style patterns. This requires the horse and rider to stop, turn, change Leads and accelerate rapidly. Scoring is based on elapsed time plus a five second penalty for each target missed or barrel knocked over. An average course of fire normally takes a contestant between 15 and 30 seconds to complete. This fast-action timed sport is « s exciting and romantic as the old west itself. Come meet identical twin sisters Janet Smith and Julie Jeppsen, both native Spanish Fork residents. Janet is former Fiesta Days Rodeo Royalty, and Julie is a former Miss Spanish Fork. Now Members of the Utah Running Guns, the twins will be competing at this year's Fiesta Days Shoot-out July 23-24. 30th Annual Speedy Spaniard 1OK Tuesday, July 24, 6:30 am. Starts at Canyon View Park Race day registration begins at 5:30 a.m. at Canyon View Park, 33Q0 E. Powerhouse Rd. This is an open invitation 10K. Walkers are welcome. Preregistration by July 17 is $12 with race T-shirt, $8 without T-shirt. After July 18, you must register the morning of the race for $15 with a shirt, $10 without a shirt... Forms available at Spanish Fork Parks and Recreation Office (SFHS "C" Building, approx. 475 West Center St.), at the City Offices, 40 South Main St. or online at spanishfork.org. Race finishes at City Park. A map of the race may be viewed online. AN participants are entered into prize drawings; you must be present to win. Free shuttle will be available at the City Park to take participants back to Canyon View Park. Contact: Parks & Recreation Office at 798-5068. Spanish Fork Football Booster Club Breakfast Tuesday, July 24,, 7-10 a.m., City Park, southwest corner Bring your family and appetites for a delicious breakfast and support SFHS football. $15 for immediate family. $5 per adult and $3 for children under 12. 1 Mile Children's Speedy Spaniard Fun Run Tuesday, July 24, 7:30 a.m., northeast corner of City Park Race day registration begins at 7 a.m. at the northeast corner of the City Park. The Mile Run is open for children 12 years of age and younger. Pre-registration by July 18 is $10 with race T-shirt; $7 without T-shirt. After July .18, you must register the morning of the race for $12 with race T-shirt, $9 without T-shirt. Forms available at Spanish Fork Parks and Recreation Office (SFHS "C" Building, approx. 475 West Center St.), at the City Office building, 40 South Main St. or online at spanishfork.org. Race finishes at the City Park. A map of the race may be viewed online. All participants are entered into prize drawings; you must be present to win. Contact Parks & Recreation Office at 798-5068. Grand Parade Tuesday, July 24, 9 a.m. Please remember, no seat-saving for the parade until after 6 p.m., Monday, July 23. Parade route goes west down Center St. from 900 East, around Spanish Fork City Park, and north on Main St. to 900 North. There are over 100 exciting entries, including bands and beautiful floats. Art Show for Children and Adults Tuesday, July 24, after the Grand Parade until 4 p.m., City Park We want your art, no matter your age or talent level. No entry fee. Open to all media from crayon to sculptures. Art will be displayed July 24 after Grand Parade until 4 p.m. in front of the library. Prizes will be given based on public vote in three categories: adult, teen and children. Put your art in a frame or other co.ver to allow for easy display and to prevent them from blowing away. Bring your art to Millman Art Galleries, 120 North Main St., July 16-20 from 12-6 p.m. Call (801) 404-4494 for more information. Outdoor Quilt Show Jones-Hughes Pioneer Park, 143 South Main St., 10a.m.~5p.m. An array of beautiful quilts will be displayed on porches, barns, fences and historical wagons for the fourth annual quilt display. Hosted by the Piecemakers. Adopt-a-Duck River Race Tuesday, July 24, 2 p.m., Spanish Fork River, West of the new ballpark. Signs will be posted. Ducks may be adopted for a recommended $5 donation, per duck. There will be no limit on the number of ducks you can adopt. First place - $1,000 cash; second place - $500 cash; third place - $300 cash; fourth place - $200 cash. In addition, several "Lucky Ducks" will be plucked from the water and will receive various prizes! Your tickets may be purchased Monday, July 16 at the movie, or , Thursday, July 19-Saturday, July 21 in front of the City Office building, or each night of the rodeo. You may also contact any of your local firefighters to purchase tickets any time prior to these dates. Come support your local firefighters by bringing family and friends for an afternoon of fun. Remember that safely is our first priority. Water Park Open Tuesday, July 24, J-6 p.m., Spanish Fork Community Water Park, 400 West 200 North Entertainment in the Park Tuesday, July 24,10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Library Stage at City Park Enjoy great bands and entertainment at City Park after the Grand Parade. 10:30-11 a.m. Heart & Soul Dance Studio - Spanish Fork; 11:10-11:50 a.m. Talent Show Winners; 12-12:50 p.m. Charisma Dance Studio - Springville; 1-2 p.m. BYU Footlights - Provo; 2:10-3:30 p.m. Center Stage Performing Arts Studio - Orem , Dunk-a-Punk Tuesday, July 24,12-6 p.m., City Park, $1 for 3 balls Women Working for Women is providing a dunking machine for your cool enjoyment. Come see local "celebs" hit the water or bring your own dunkee! Proceeds go to support Utah County's new homeless shelter in East Bay. Fireworks and Musfc Tuesday, July 24, 6 p.m., Russell Swenson Park and Sports Park Prior to the fireworks, bring your family, blankets, picnic and enjoy a DJ and music. Music provided at the Russell Swenson Park and the new Sports Park 6 p.m. until the show starts. |