Great Falls Optimist Club
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Great Falls Optimist Club |
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May 4, 2008 11:30 - 4:00 Rides, games, food, treasure hunt, raffle and more! |
Great Falls Spring Festival May 4, 2008 11:30 am to 4:00 pm We will be holding the annual Great Falls Spring Festival on May 4 this year
and it will be expanded considerably over years past. As you may remember, this
event was launched many years ago by Adeler Jewelers. Jorge Adeler started the
tradition of having an egg hunt on the Village Green on Palm Sunday. All of the
plastic eggs contained candy, but many more also contained valuable gems, which
he donated. Funds raised through the event were donated to the Great Falls
Optimist Club
After so
many years of hard work, dedication and community spirit, the Adelers have
decided to pass the baton to the Optimist Club, and we are delighted to try and
fill their "big shoes." So, this year, in addition to the traditional inflatable carnival activities
such as a giant moon bounce and obstacle course for young people, and
the children’s treasure hunt
It will be a fun-filled, family-oriented day of activities. Click on the links above for more details.
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and,
in return, the Club provided staffing and other assistance for the event.
Through the years, the egg hunt grew to include carnival-type rides and 8,000
eggs "hidden" around the Village Green. In some years, as many as 850 children
and their families participated. As it grew in size, we also divided the Village
Green into separate areas for various age groups, so that the littlest children
were actually able to "find" eggs before the older ones grabbed them all. 
with
gems still donated by Adeler Jewelers, the Festival will also include
demonstrations, activities and games provided by local organizations; a 5k run;
hay rides; several raffles; music and entertainment; food sales; antique cars
and more. This year, we are also inviting local nonprofits and businesses to
participate. Remember, we have also changed the date from Palm Sunday to May
4th, hoping that this will help ensure better weather.