Champlain Park Halloween Fun Run October 29, 2016 at 9:30am

Hello everyone!

Please email me if you have any questions at peterlaughton@rogers.com

This year’s 5th annual run will be held on October 29th starting at 9:30am meeting at the Play Structure on Carleton Avenue.

The route will be the same as previous years, taking runners aged 5 and over from the start line by the play structure on Carleton Ave. through a trail in the Champlain Woods.

Those aged 4 and under will do a slightly shorter route and should probably be accompanied by a helper.

Candy medals will be given to all participants. Food and drink will be available at the finish line. Nut-free donations welcomed.

Volunteers welcomed! Please sign-up at Genius:

Last year the weather cooperated and the 100 plus kids and adults in attendance managed to raise a record $500 for Right to Play Canada (RTP)

Over the past 4 years, I estimate that we have raised close to $1000.

No registration required. Entry fee by donation (suggested $10 or whatever you can afford). The CPCA will cover the costs of food, drinks, prizes and treats. All proceeds go directly to RTP Canada. Costumes encouraged (something kids can run in).

Run will happen rain or shine (the route may be modified).

Thanks and see you on the 29th,
Pete

Please forward this message to friends who may not have heard.

Please also see Halloween Safety Tips

Two Awesome Events in Champlain Park! – Thanks to Volunteers!

Many thanks to all Volunteers of both the Halloween Fun Run and Halloween Party on Saturday, November 1,2014!

Carol Arnason, Event Co-ordinator, would like to thank the Community Volunteers who made the Champlain Park Community Association Halloween 2014 such a fun day!

Peter and Shanna Laughton organized the Fun Run and raised $166.00 for Right to Play Organization.
Sherri Cranston and Jeanette Rule organized Halloween party (set up, decorating, crafts, activities, clean up).
Keyworth Ave. Early Childhood Development Centre donated $50.00 to cover expenses so we could have free admission to the annual event.
Jason, neighbourhood parent, dressed in pirate costume and created balloon animals for two hours straight to the delight of all the children.
An energetic team of 8 University of Ottawa students from Thompson Residence set up, decorated, supervised children’s activities. and helped clean up.
Peter Laughton with guitar and Dennis Van Staalduinen with antics entertained us.
Kevin O’Shaughnessy held the first Pumpkin Walk in Champlain Park and collected donations of canned food for the Food Bank.
Joscelyn Coolican and Kathleen Traeger and several people brought delicious treats.

It was a great chance for our community to meet and connect with neighbours!

Part of the Pumpkin Walk at the Champlain Park 2014 Halloween Event. Pumpkin Walk and Food Bank donations were organized by Kevin O'Shaughnessy. Photo was taken by John Arnason. — Part of the Pumpkin Walk at the Champlain Park 2014 Halloween Event. Pumpkin Walk and Food Bank donations were organized by Kevin O’Shaughnessy. Photo was taken by John Arnason.

Peter Laughton (right) and Dennis Van Staalduinen entertaining children at the Halloween party. Photo taken by John Arnason.

The team of University of Ottawa student volunteers who assisted at the party. Original photo from the uOttawa Serving Others / Au service du monde Facebook page.

BOO! Spooky Hallowe’en party in the dark park! – November 1

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It’s time again … for the spooky Champlain Park Hallowe’en party…….

Spooky Hallowe’en Party!

Get dressed up for the costume parade, make Hallowe’en crafts, and watch live entertainment. Families should bring their carved pumpkins for the Pumpkin Walk! Please bring cans of food for the Food Bank. Carved pumpkins may be dropped off at the field house from 10:00am to 12:00 noon during the Fun Run.

Date: Saturday November 1, 2014
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Champlain Park Fieldhouse
Cost: $2.00 per family

We need volunteers to bring nut free baked goods and/or healthy snacks to keep costs down and spirits up. Families bring their own drinks.

Please contact Sherri Cranston 613-204-1973 or
sherri.cranston@gmail.com
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BOO! Spooky Hallowe’en party in the dark park!

It’s time again … for the spooky Champlain Park Hallowe’en party…….

Get dressed up for the costume parade, make Hallowe’en crafts, and play fun Hallowe’en games.

Date: Saturday October 27
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Champlain Park Fieldhouse
Cost: $2.00 per family

We need volunteers to bring baked goods to keep costs down and spirits up.

Please contact is Peter Laughton 613-719-7779 or
peterlaughton@rogers.com