Nightingale prepares for 100-year celebration

Times Contributor  

 

The planning committee for the hamlet of Nightingale’s 100th anniversary celebration is sending a call out for items and information that would apply to the historical significance of the Nightingale community. 

The community is hoping people will bring in display items to feature in a showcase and supply pictures of past and current residents, with an accompanying write-up, to include in a commemorative booklet.  

For more info about item contributions, contact Shirley at 403-901-8243. Deadline to bring them in is Oct. 1. 

For pictures and write-ups call Brook at 403-615-5197 or email Brook.Pries@gmail.com. Deadline to submit these is Sept 20.

All this is leading up to a fun day set for Oct. 4. The day will include a free pancake breakfast and hot dog lunch, face painting and balloon animals for the children, a magic show, music and other surprise activities.

The day will end with a roast beef dinner. Children under 12 will have free admission but teens and adults will pay $20 per person admission fee. 

A dance featuring live music will follow the dinner and the evening will be capped off with a fireworks display. For tickets, call Chantelle at 403-325-0416.

The community association is also raising funds for a new Sport Court. Those who can volunteer their time or equipment, it will gladly be accepted. Financial donations are also accepted and supplied with a tax receipt. This might interest businesses. With a $1,000 donation, the association will post a sign on the new fence around the structure for two years. Contact Chantelle for information on the Sport Court at 403-325-0416.