4th of July

Cherish Our Freedom

4th of July 2009
Elm Grove, Wisconsin

in Village Park

A Day of Fun for the Whole Family

Schedule of Activities

8:30 a.m.	Warm up for the FUN RUN
9:00 a.m.	FUN RUN/WALK (2miles) starts on the Village Grounds.
11:00 a.m.	Bike Decorating contest in the St. Mary's parking lot. Parade to the Village Hall following. (In inclement weather, contest will be held in the firehouse.)
12:00 p.m.	Flag Raising Ceremony at Village Hall
12:30 - 5:30 p.m.	Junior Guild Games (game schedule below) Sponsored by the Junior Guild
12:30 - 8:00 p.m.	OPEN SWIM AT THE POOL
12:30 - 9:30 p.m.	Elmbrook Rotary Club Food Booth
5:30-6:00 p.m.	"NO CRYBABIES" baking contest Drop off bakery at the Big Top Tent
6:00 p.m.	Bakery Judging Begins
6:00-9:30 p.m.	MUSIC "THE MOONLIGHT JAZZ ORCHESTRA" at the Gazebo
7:00 p.m.	Bakery Auction at the Gazebo, Bring your $$$ for Great Treats!!!!
9:15 p.m.	Enhanced Flag Ceremony
9:40 P.M.	SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS at Village Park All personal tents must be taken down by 9:00 PM
Special Notes:	Fireworks Rain Date: July 5th at 9:40 p.m. For safety, absolutely NO PERSONAL FIREWORKS may be use.

In case of inclement weather, call the pool house. 782-6940

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Game Schedule

Time	Event	Age	Area
1:00 - 3:00	Information & Volunteer Check In		Tent
1:00 - 3:00	Pocket Lady	2-10	Park
1:00 - 3:00	Carnival Games	2-10	Tent
1:00 - 3:00	Crafts	2-10	Tent
1:00 - 3:00	Face Painting/Tattoos	2-10	Tent
2:00 - 2:30	Penny Scramble	2-5	Volleyball Court
2:00 - 4:00	Pony Rides	2-10	Park
2:30 - 4:00	Foot Races:	2-5, 6-9, 10-14, 15+	Park
	Gunnysack Races		Park
	Three-legged Races		Park
	Wheel Barrel Races		Park
3:00 - 4:00	Basketball Shoot	9-13, 14-17, 18+	Basketball Court
3:30 - 4:30	Water Balloon Toss	All Ages	Basketball Court
Awards will be given for first, second and third place winners at these events. Volunteers are needed! If you would like to help, please call Village Hall for contact information.

In case of inclement weather, call the pool house. 782-6940

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"NO CRYBABIES" BAKING CONTEST
First, second, and third place Olympic style medals for adults and children 14 and under

Rules:       No crying if you don't get 1st place.
                Due to hot weather, no cream based recipes.
                Drop off bakery between 5:30 - 6:00 pm at the Big Top Tent.
                The Judges decisions are final.

Categories:
            Cakes
            Cookies
            Pies
            Brownies
            Breads

Bakery auction begins at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds go towards 4th of July activities.

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Fun Run Registration
Register at the pool house during normal hours, at Village Hall Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., or registration forms may be mailed to: Village Hall, July 4th Fun Run, 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI 53122.

Fee: $13.00
or $12.00 each for families of 2-3
or $11.00 each for families of 4 or more

Each fee paid includes a "Limited Edition T-shirt"

Checks should be made payable to "The Village of Elm Grove Fun Run"

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Sponsors
4th of July Chairpersons: Mary Inden and Joe Becker

We gratefully acknowledge the efforts of all volunteers and Village employees that make our July 4th celebration such a fun and memorable event. We salute the Elmbrook Rotary and the Junior Guild. Special thanks to the businesses, individuals and organizations that have contributed to our event.

Elm Grove Business Association	Elm Grove Community Foundation
Mary Inden	Joe Becker
Elm Grove Woman's Club	Town Bank of Delafield
Reinders	Neil Palmer
De la Mora & De la Mora	Elm Grove Junior Guild
Gilded Edge	Penelope's Restaurant
Becker Ritter Funeral Home	Woller-Anger
Elm Grove Travel	Ellenbecker Investments Group
Elliot's Ace Hardware

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Last modified: 07/01/2009