TREE CHIPPING PROGRAM
Don’t forget about our Christmas Tree Chipping Program. Recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays. Parks & Recreation will chip it and use chips for park trails. If we get a huge pile, residents are welcome to take some home for your garden. Don’t forget to remove decorations before drop off. Drop off trees at the WREC OR WCP in the designated areas of the parking lot from January 1-30, 2012.
WINE & CHEESE BASKET BINGO!
Featuring Longaberger® Basket Prizes & Raffles
Friday, March 2, 2012 @ Five Ponds Golf Club, 1225 W Street Rd
Bingo games begin at 7:00 PM DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM
Tickets: $40 in advance, or $45 at the door (if available)
Tickets include - 20 games of Bingo with chef’s choice hors’ d’ouvre buffet and beer & wine bar from 6:30-9:30 PM. (Must be 21 to Play/Enter). No outside food will be permitted in the clubhouse.
Parks and Recreation is sponsoring our annual Wine & Cheese Basket Bingo party! Proceeds from this fun night will benefit the building fund for Warminster Community Park. Prizes will include Longaberger® feature and retired baskets, as well as products from the regular line. Space is limited and sells out fast! Order tickets now by calling (215) 443-5428 or download a registration form at www.warminstertownship.org. Must be 21 to participate w/ proof of ID. If you would like to sponsor a basket or make a donation towards the purchase of a basket to be used as a prize, please call the Parks & Recreation office at (215) 443-5428.
Sign Up Online Today! (click here)
Join these wonderful sponsors:
J.P. Mascaro & Sons, Wegmans Food Market, Five Ponds Golf Club, Greco Chiropractic, Dr. Tom Phillips, Nancy’s Farm, Panera Bread, Hatboro Federal Savings & Loan, Domenic Graziano Flowers & Gifts, County Theater
AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST
- Warminster’s Winter Wonderland
January 1 to March 1, 2012 FREE!
All amateur photographers are invited to grab your camera and snap a shot of Winter Wonderland in Warminster. Parks & Recreation is looking for photos that area residents think best represent “Winter in Warminster”. So, hop out of the car to snap the perfect sunset (remember to put the car in park), or take some of the kids playing in the snow. Whatever your shot, download the rules and entry form from the Township website: www.warminstertownship.org or from the page of the directory and submit your photos to the Parks and Recreation Department before March 1, 2012. Maximum five (5) entries/person.
All photos will be judged by Karen Lentz of M&H Custom Framing in Warminster. Winner will receive $50 gift certificate from M&H Custom Framing and the winning photo will be displayed the WREC. (All photos will be displayed on the township website after the contest).
You must include your name, phone number and location of the picture in Warminster. Please, no professional photographers. Click here for the form.
NAME THAT PARK!
In 2006, the Township purchased a 14 acre parcel of open space from Christ Home. As we begin development, we need residents to assist with naming of this new parcel. The park shall remain fairly passive with a walking trail connecting Cloverly to Norristown Road, small parking lot by Norristown Road, open space for play and a tot lot. Warminster residents are invited to submit names via email or postcard. Email your suggestions to recreation@warminstertownship.org or send your suggestion to “Name That Park”, 1101 Little Lane, Warminster Pa 18974. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number on the card or email. All entries must be submitted by March 1, 2012.
FRIENDS OF WARMINSTER PARKS ST. PATTY’S CASINO NIGHT
Saturday, March 17, 2011
Time: 7-11 PM Location: Ann’s Choice Keystone Bldg
Tickets: $30/person
Includes Beef ‘n Beer w/ cash bar, $50 in Casino Chips*. Raffles & Door prizes available! Proceeds will be used towards the purchase of new signage for all municipal parks. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the WREC or from members of the Friends group.
Cash or check made payable to “Friends of Warminster Parks”.
Contact: info@friendsofwarminsterparks.org
(*Chips have no cash value. Dates, times & prices subject to change without notice.)
SKATE JAM
Saturday, March 24, 2012 (raindate Mar. 31)
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
The Skate Spot Committee will host an equipment fundraiser at Munro Park Skate Spot. Come see the new equipment that has been installed and help raise funds for more! $5/person donation to participate in the event. Contests, music, food.
January 21 & 22 – weather permitting,
we hope to have a community build for the next pieces of equipment for the skate spot.
EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Time: 4:30 PM
Rain or shine
Fees: FREE
~Pre-registration required!!
Attention area children, ages 3-10! You are invited to participate in the annual Egg Scramble, sponsored by FULTON BANK and Mr. E. Bunny. Eggs will be scattered outside around the WREC, 1101 Little Ln, for age groups: 3-4 yrs, 5-7 yrs & 8-10 yrs.
Click here to sign up
COMMUNITY PARK PICK UP
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful by volunteering for a community cleanup, any day, April 14-29, 2012. Volunteers are invited to help clean up park & public areas in the community. If you live near a park, retention basin, school, or public facility, spend some time making it more beautiful. Parks & Recreation will supply trash bags and certificates will be awarded to all volunteers who register. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department for more info: (215) 443-5428.
Join us for our 17th Annual
RUBBER DUCKY REGATTA
Sunday, May 20, 2012
1:00 PM @ Kemper Park
Once again, Parks & Recreation presents this hilarious family event for its 17th consecutive year. Hundreds of Rubber Duckies float down the Neshaminy Creek to compete in a race to the finish line. Your duck(s) could win and you could receive prizes totaling $500.00. Numbered ducks will be placed in the water in Kemper Park and duck marshals will be on hand to retrieve them. Official ducky number tickets may be purchased at the WREC, Township Building Tax Office and Library. The more ducks you buy, the better your chances! Tickets donated by CP Printing.
TICKETS ARE:
$5.00/ Ducky or 5 Duckies for $20.00
You need not be present to WIN! Tickets sold day of the event (starting at Noon), until sold out!
PRIZES:
1st Prize - $200.00
2nd Prize -$150.00
3rd Prize - $100.00
4th Prize - $ 50.00
“JUST DUCKY” PICNIC”
Prior to the Rubber Ducky Regatta, we'll be hosting a family picnic for all attendees. Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch and we'll supply dessert with help from Rita's Water Ice. Immediately following the Regatta there will be a 1/2 hour of family games and activities (weather permitting).
SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATER OPEN AUDITIONS
Looking for friends, fun & adventure? Boys and girls, ages 12-18, are invited to audition for Summer Children’s Theater on Monday & Tuesday, May 7 & 8 @ 7:00 PM @ the WREC. This summer’s production will be the classic fairy tale – “Princess and the Pea”! Must be available for late July production. Look for more info in the summer directory or call (215) 443-5428.
FUTURE 2012 SPECIAL EVENTS
- Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade: May 28 – Honor our heroes! Ceremony begins at 10 AM. Parade begins at 11.
- Kid’s Father’s Day Fishing Derby: June 17 - Peace Valley Park, New Britain.
- Wednesday Night Free Concert Series @ the WREC: June 27-August 1
- Children’s Summer Community Theater – Open Auditions in May, Production in July!
- Heaviest Tomato Contest: August 1-Sept 21. Bring your tomato to the WREC to be weighed.
- Scholarship Golf Scramble @ Five Ponds: October 8. Raise money for program scholarships. Sponsors and golfers needed!
- Touch A Truck @ WCP: October 27 -Featuring municipal & emergency service vehicles