Events & Programs
2012 EVENTS & PROGRAMS
JANUARY 2012
Tumblekicks "Just Me" and "Caretaker and Me"
Just Me is designed for children ages 2-5 years-old. This blended class has been very successful. Each child has the opportunity to socialize and exercise without a caretaker. During class a variety of props (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to explore movement. In addition, children will be introduced to basic tumbling and pre-sports skills.
Caretaker and Me is designed for children ages 15 months-2 1/2 years-old. This class is with a caretaker. All children must be walking. Props are also included (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to work on all areas of development. There will be free play and structured activities. Contact Shareen Scibek for more information, 410-374-0180. Classes take place on the third floor of the Longwell Municipal Center, 11 Longwell Avenue.
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Tiny Tots Winter Beach Party!CANCELED!
Friday, January 20 9a.m.-10:30 a.m. $15 per child. Community Building at Westminster Municipal Pool, 325 Royer Road. Potty trained tots ages 3-5 should come dressed in shades and swimsuit ready to enjoy beach music, dancing, crafts and stories! What a way to beat the mid-winter doldrums! Call 410-848-9161 for more information or click here for a registration form! Pre-registration is required by January 18 and space is limited.
Click here for an event flyer!
FEBRUARY 2012
Middle School Valentine's Dance
Saturday, February 11 7-10pm
Westminster City Recreation will hold a dance for middle school students at the Longwell Municipal Center gymnasium (old armory building), 11 Longwell Avenue. All middle school students are invited and encouraged to attend, regardless of which school you attend. Admission is $5 at the door. We will have refreshments for sale, including smoothies, prizes and, of course, cool tunes. Students must be in grades 6-8 to participate and must bring a signed parental waiver for admission. Call 410-848-9161 for more information.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, February 13 1:00-7:00 p.m.
Blood drives are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center (11 Longwell Avenue). Please call Shelly or Eva at 410-751-5501 for an appointment.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!
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Friday, February 17 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
$15 per child. Community Building at Westminster Municipal Pool, 325 Royer Road. Kids will enjoy this sweet-themed party with crafts, games and stories...a super sweet and delicious time! Call 410-848-9161 for more information or click here for a registration form. Pre-registration is required by February 15 and space is limited.
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Parent's Night Out
Saturday, February 18 5-9 p.m.
$15 for the first child, $5 each additional child (from the same household)
Start making plans with your spouse, friends, partner, or family...because we've got the child care covered! Go shopping, grab some dinner, see a movie or just go relax! Kids will play games, watch movies, do crafts, play sports, eat pizza and have a ball with our exceptionally trained staff of caregivers and teachers. Call 410-848-9161 to pre-register, as space is limited!
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Tumblekicks "Just Me" and "Caretaker and Me"
Just Me is designed for children ages 2-5 years-old. This blended class has been very successful. Each child has the opportunity to socialize and exercise without a caretaker. During class a variety of props (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to explore movement. In addition, children will be introduced to basic tumbling and pre-sports skills.
Caretaker and Me is designed for children ages 15 months-2 1/2 years-old. This class is with a caretaker. All children must be walking. Props are also included (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to work on all areas of development. There will be free play and structured activities. Contact Shareen Scibek for more information, 410-374-0180. Classes take place on the third floor of the Longwell Municipal Center, 11 Longwell Avenue.
MARCH 2012
Tiny Tots Leapin' Leprechauns Party!
Friday, March 16th 9:00-10:30 a.m.
$15 per child. Community Building at the Westminster Municipal Pool, 325 Royer Road. Follow the leprechaun over the rainbow to play games, do crafts and maybe even a the pot 'o gold on this luckiest of days! Call 410-848-9161 for more information or click here for a registration form. Pre-registration is required by March 14 and space is limited.
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Corbit's Charge Civil War Ball
March 31st 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
This event features period dancing at the armory gymnasium (11 Longwell Ave). 2012 Corbit’s Charge Ball tickets will be $20.00 for 18 & up, $10.00 for 13-18years old and 12 and under are free. Dance instruction is offered for experienced and beginner dancers as well as light refreshments. Proceeds benefit the 147th Corbit's Charge Commemoration, a non-profit organization to educate the public on the Civil War History in Westminster. For more information, contact Kim Paden, 410-876-5390 or at ujltd@msn.com or Nikki Haschert at 410-857-9072 or nhaschert@westgov.com.
Click here to view the photo album from the 2011 Corbit's Charge Civil War Ball event
Click here for a ticket order form!
APRIL 2012
Car Seat Checks
April 3 10am-noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 7 10:30 a.m. (ages 1-4) 11:30 a.m. (ages 5-8)
Join the Easter Bunny at the Annual Egg Hunt on the Westminster City Hall Grounds (1838 Emerald Hill Lane). The first hunt will start at 10:30am for ages one to four years. The second hunt is for ages five to eight years and begins at 11:30am. There are over 4,000 plastic filled eggs with 100 special prize eggs. The hunts are FREE and open to the public. Bring a basket! A bunny petting zoo is also offered. Face painting, basket raffles, and food will be available for purchase. Call 410-848-9161 for more information. PRE REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
SPONSORED BY THE WESTMINSTER KIWANIS MORNING CLUB
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Father/Son Miniature Golf Tournament
Saturday, April 14 10am
at Westminster's Island Green. $25 per twosome. The fee includes light refreshments, awards, and door prizes. Trophies will be awarded to the first place winners in the following age groups: 5-7, 8-10, and 11-13 years-old. The tournament is limited to 36 twosomes. (ONE ADULT MALE AND ONE MALE CHILD in Kindergarten through the Eighth grade). Pre-registration is required by April 1.
Click here to see photos from the 2011 Father Son Mini Golf Tournament from our Facebook page!
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Tour de Carroll
April 28, 2012 7am
Will be held in April 2012 at Dutterer Family Park. Tour de Carroll is a cycling event for all ages and skill levels, featuring an 8 mile Family Fun Route, 25 mile Recreational Route, 36 mile Spring Classic, and a 63 Mile Metric Century. For Additional Information Call 410-848-8621 or go to www.tourdecarroll.com.
MAY 2012
Car Seat Checks
May 1 10:00 a.m. to noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
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Mother/Son Date Night
Wednesday, May 9 6:30 -9:00 p.m.
***Tickets go on sale March 2, 2012***
The Mother/Son Date will be held at Martin's Westminster, 505 Jermor Lane, Westminster. Boys must be in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. The evening includes dinner, dancing, games, door prizes and a 5X7 photo of the couple, parting gifts, and much more! TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. Tickets are limited.
Call 410-848-9161 or 410-857-9072 for more information. ***We will not be holding a Mother-Son Date Night in October this year...please get your tickets early to ensure you get to be a part of this fabulous evening!***
Click here to view our promo video for the 2012 Mother Son Date Night!
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Flower and Jazz Festival
Saturday, May 12 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event takes place in Historic Downtown Westminster and is designed for a leisurely day of fun and jazz. Delicious food and great entertainment will be offered. Local nurseries set up beautiful displays of unusual plants and shrubs. There are also over 100 craft vendors displaying a wide variety of unique items. This event is open to the public. Moms...don't forget to visit the information table for your free gift. Admission and parking are FREE! NO PETS PLEASE.
A vendor form is required. Call 410-857-9072 for more information.
Click here for a 2012 Flower and Jazz Vendor Application and Information Packet
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Flower and Jazz Fun Run Walk and 5K
Saturday, May 12 9:00 a.m.
The fun run is held at the Wakefield Valley Community Trail (Tahoma Farm Rd) . There will be a 200 yard dash for children ages 6 and under starting at 9am. The one mile fun run starts 9:15am for ages 7 and up. The timed 5K will begin at 9:30am. A $20 donation is requested ($5 discount when registering 2 or more participants). Check www.active.com for online registration beginning in February!Proceeds Benefit the Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and the Westminster Family Fitness Center Group Fitness Program. Call 410-751-5501
Click here to view photos from the 2011 Flower and Jazz Fun Run & 5K from our Facebook photo album!
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Tumblekicks "Just Me" and
"Caretaker and Me"
Just Me is designed for children ages 2-5 years-old. This blended class has been very successful. Each child has the opportunity to socialize and exercise without a caretaker. During class a variety of props (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to explore movement. In addition, children will be introduced to basic tumbling and pre-sports skills.
Caretaker and Me is designed for children ages 15 months-2 1/2 years-old. This class is with a caretaker. All children must be walking. Props are also included (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to work on all areas of development. There will be free play and structured activities. Contact Shareen Scibek for more information, 410-374-0180.
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Daddy/Daughter Date Night
Wednesday, May 16 6:30-9:00 p.m.
***Tickets go on sale March 2, 2012***
The Daddy/Daughter Date will be held at Martin's Westminster, 505 Jermor Lane, Westminster. Girls must be in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. The evening includes dinner, dancing, games, door prizes and a 5X7 photo of the couple, parting gifts, and much more! TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. Tickets are limited.
Call 410-848-9161 or 410-857-9072 for more information. ***We will not be holding a Daddy-Daughter Date Night in October this year...please get your tickets early to ensure you get to be a part of this fabulous evening!***
Click here to view our Daddy Daughter promo video!___________________________________________________________________________________
National Kids to Parks Day
Saturday, May 19
The City of Westminster Recreation and Parks Department is celebrating National Kids to Parks Day, created by the National Park Trust! We will have a Small Fry Triathlon at Westminster City Park, the Carroll County Library will have a book sale at the Library Park, Recreation on the Move will be out and about at Westminster Parks and more! Events are free to participate in. For more information on this exciting event, call 410-848-9161.________________________________________________________________________________
Westminster Stingrays Learn-to-Swim Program
Tuesdays, May 22nd and Tuesday May 29th 6pm to 7:30pm
2012 Registration will take place in the Community Building at the Westminster Municipal Pool, 325 Royer Road. The dates are The cost per session per child is $50. There will be 3 sessions to choose from in June & July. Lessons are held Monday – Thursday with Friday reserved as a weather make up day. There are slots available in the morning and in the evening. First come, first served.
Call Sarah Bratman at 443-340-6885 or email wstswimlessons@gmail.com with any questions.
Click here for more information on Swim Lessons in our pool brochure!
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Westminster Stingrays Swim Team Registration
Thursdays May 24th & May 29th 6pm-7:00pm & Saturday June 2nd from 10am-2pm
2012 Registration for the Westminster Stingrays Swim Team will be held at the Community Building of the Westminster Municipal Pool. The cost per swimmer is $110 for the first child in the family and $50 for each additional child in the family. A family membership to the pool is also required. For additional information, please email Debby at djnaccarini@comcast.net
Click here for more details on the Stingrays Swim Team and our pool brochure!
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Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 28 10:00 a.m.
The Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the cemetery. For more information contact Daniel Bohn at 410-259-8285.
JUNE 2012
June 2 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
City Hall Grounds (1838 Emerald Hill Lane) rain or shine. This is a festival of visual and performing arts featuring dozens of the region's most talented painters, photographers, and fine craft artists. Continuous live music and free kids crafts. FREE admission and parking. NO PETS!
For more information call 410-848-7272.
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Westminster Stingrays Swim Team Registration
Thursdays May 24th & May 29th 6pm-7:00pm & Saturday June 2nd from 10am-2pm
2012 Registration for the Westminster Stingrays Swim Team will be held at the Community Building of the Westminster Municipal Pool. The cost per swimmer is $110 for the first child in the family and $50 for each additional child in the family. A family membership to the pool is also required. For additional information, please email Debby at djnaccarini@comcast.net
Click here for more details on the Stingrays Swim Team and our pool brochure!
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Car Seat Checks
June 5 10:00 a.m. to noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
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Summer Day Camp
June- August 2012
Westminster City Recreation's Summer Day camp takes place all full weeks Carroll County Public Schools are out of session. It is designed for children to participate in a full day program interacting with one another. Campers participate in games, sports, crafts, field trips, swimming, and a variety of other activities. This is a great way for your children to spend the summer enjoying structured, safe, and fun activities. Camp takes place at the Longwell Municipal Center and Westminster City Park, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call 410-848-9161 for details!
Click here to see our complete listing.
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Tot Camp - Now Offering 6 Weeks!
June-August 2012
Tot Camp is held in the Babylon Community Building located adjacent to the Longwell Municipal Center at 11 Longwell Avenue, and is designed for children ages 3-5 years, who must be potty trained. Group settings like crafts, circle games and socializing with other children are key elements. Mini field trips and swimming will also be scheduled throughout the summer. Call 410-848-9161 for more information.
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Corbit's Charge Civil War Event - Anniversary Commemoration
Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24
FREE Admission
Activities include: Tour Civil War Living History Encampment, Ceremony at Corbit’s Charge Monument, Guided Tours of Battle Site, Several Civil War Era Musical Concerts, Period Artisans Performing Their Craft, Visit with Abraham Lincoln, Period Children Events & Games and View the Daily lives of Soldiers and Civilians of 1863. For more information www.pccwrt.org.
JULY 2012
JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH!!
All July long!
Each day during the month of July, the City of Westminster Recreation and Parks has something for you and your family to do in or around one of our parks or facilities! Check back often to see the amazing things we have planned to Rock Your Park this summer!
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A Month of Sundays Concert Series
every Sunday evening in July 6:45 p.m.
Voted "Carroll's Best Place to Listen to Music" in Carroll County by Carroll County Times readers in 2011!
Held every Sunday in July, this free concert series celebrates the wonderful outdoors in the summer in the City. The concert series is presented in joint cooperation with the Westminster City Recreation and Parks Department, Carroll County Department of Recreation & Parks, and Human Services Programs of Carroll County Inc. It is located in Westminster City Park, beginning at 6:45pm. Food and beverages are for sale. Donations of personal care items for all ages: baby food, diapers, formula, paper goods or cleaning supplies will be collected to benefit the Human Services Programs of Carroll County Inc.
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Car Seat Checks
July 9, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
AUGUST 2012
National Night Out
August 7
Residents can run crime out of neighborhoods! Joined by the Westminster City Police, a night of block parties is a great way to meet and mingle with your neighbors. City officials and Police Officers visit each site. Call or email Sgt. Keith Benfer at 410-848-4646 for more information.
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Car Seat Checks
August 8, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
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Water Aerobics at the Westminster Municipal Pool
Tuesdays and Thursdays, all August long 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us each Tuesday and Thursday in August from 6-7 p.m. at the Westminster Municipal Pool, 325 Royer Road, for a water aerobics! The class is free for Westminster Family Fitness Center Members but is open to members of the general public for a $7 guest fee.
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Westminster Municipal Band Concert
August 26, 6:00 p.m.
This concert is held at Belle Grove Park on the corner of Green and Bond Street. Bring a lawn chair. For more info call Greg Wantz at 410-848-8852 or go to the band's website at www.westminsterband.com.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Tumblekicks "Just Me" and
"Caretaker and Me"
Just Me is designed for children ages 2-5 years-old. This blended class has been very successful. Each child has the opportunity to socialize and exercise without a caretaker. During class a variety of props (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to explore movement. In addition, children will be introduced to basic tumbling and pre-sports skills.
Caretaker and Me is designed for children ages 15 months-2 1/2 years-old. This class is with a caretaker. All children must be walking. Props are also included (i.e. parachute, hula hoops, bean bags, etc.) and music will be used to work on all areas of development. There will be free play and structured activities. Contact Shareen Scibek for more information, 410-374-0180. Tumblekicks is held on the third floor of the Longwell Municipal Building, 11 Longwell Avenue.
Click here for the Tumblekicks Brochure
Click here for important information on the Tumblekicks program
Click here for the 2011-2012 Tumblekicks Registration Form!
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Car Seat Checks
September 5, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
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September 27-30
This annual event benefits various charities across Carroll County. Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, and great food. On Saturday and Sunday enjoy over 100 crafters and commercial vendors gathered for your shopping pleasure. NO PETS PLEASE. www.westminsterfallfest.com.
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Fallfest Mile Benefit Run/Walk
September 27
The event begins on the corner of Monroe Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and is an open mile run/walk timed by the Westminster Roadrunners. The cost is a $10 donation to benefit the Stacey Davis Breast Cancer Fund. Same day registration will be accepted or you can download the form on this website. For more information, please contact Tina Mullaney at 410-236-1027 or by email at tmullaney1316@gmail.com.
Click here to download an application for the Fallfest Mile Benefit Run/Walk
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Westminster Fallfest Parade
September 27 7p.m.
The parade will start at Dutterer Family Park on Monroe Street to Pennsylvania Avenue and will continue down Main Street ending on Longwell Avenue. Parade participants must register in advance! Call 410-857-9072 for more information.
Click here for a Parade Application
Click here for a full list of parade rules and regulations
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Westminster Fallfest FANtastic Friday
September 28 10am-1pm
Join us from 10am-1pm at Westminster City Park, behind 11 Longwell Avenue. The cost is $10 per person and that includes rides, lunch from Buffalo Wild Wings, making a scarecrow for your school, Bingo, games and a gift bag! To join us on this FANtastic day, call Ron Schroers at 410-848-6962.
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Westminster Fallfest Midnight Madness
September 28 6pm to Midnight. Experience the sights, scents, and sounds of an autumn evening in downtown Historic Westminster. A variety of businesses will be open for your shopping pleasure. Live entertainment, antique cars, and much more will be available. Parking is FREE. NO PETS PLEASE!
OCTOBER 2012
Car Seat Checks
October 4, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Make sure your car seat is properly installed by having it checked by Carroll County SafeKids! SAFETY FIRST! Checks are held at the Westminster Family Fitness Center, 11 Longwell Avenue. Call Maggie Rauser for an appointment at 410-876-4448.
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Halloween Parade
Tuesday, October 23 7:00 p.m.
The annual Halloween parade in Historic Downtown Westminster on October 25th. Registration begins at 6pm on Monroe St. near Dutterer's Park. The parade begins at 7pm via Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street and ending on Longwell Avenue. This event is coordinated by the American Legion Post #31. Call 410-857-7953 for more information.
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Trick-or-Treat Trail &
Pie Making and Pumpkin Carving Contests!
Saturday, October 27 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us a Wakefield Valley Community Trail, Tahoma Farm Road, Westminster to take part in the 1st Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail! Bring your Halloween bucket and trick-or-treat along the trail as local businesses pass out the candy!
NOVEMBER- DECEMBER 2012
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 9 4pm
This remembrance service will be held at the Longwell Municipal Center (old Westminster Armory--11 Longwell Ave.)
For more information call the American Legion Post #31, 410-857-7953 or 410-876-0746.
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Harvest Fun Run
Date TBD
The fun run is held at Wakefield Valley Community Trail (Tahoma Farm Rd). There will be a 200 yard dash for children ages 6 and under starting at 9 am. The one mile fun run starts at 9:15 am for ages 7 and up. The 200 Yard Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run are FREE events. The timed 5K will begin at 9:30 am. A $15 registration fee is requested ($5 discount when registering two or more participants) and a non-perishable food item.
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Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Parade
November 24 5pm
Come celebrate the holiday season in Historic Westminster. Enjoy the seasonal sounds of the Westminster Municipal Band, sing carols, see the awarding of the Mayor's Cup and await the arrival of Santa. Come early to purchase a treat from the holiday bake sale and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate.
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Santa's Treat
November 24 6:30-8:00 p.m.
FREE children's event. Held in the Armory (11 Longwell Ave.) from 6pm-8:30pm after the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Games, crafts, music, fun...and, of course, SANTA!!!
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