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Celebrate summer with a Family Fun Night & BBQ

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 13, 2016 9:00 AM

Summary

Kick off the summer season with a family-friendly event hosted by the City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Environment department. The Family Fun Night and BBQ will be held on Wednesday, June 29 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Departure Bay Centennial Park.

Along with a BBQ, families can enjoy crafts, games, musical entertainment, science fun and more. The cost for the BBQ & salad bar is $4 per person over 12 years of age and by donation for those 12 years of age and under.

Link to Strategic Plan: Family Fun Night supports the Cultural Vitality Pillar in the 2012-2015 Corporate Strategic Plan by promoting sport, recreation and leisure lifestyles.

Key Points

  • BBQ is hosted by Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers and the salad bar is hosted by Nanaimo Foodshare.
  • Science in the park is hosted by Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society (NS3) and musical entertainment is by Ian Johnstone and the Island Time Saxophone Quartet.
  • Learn about the different programs offered by the City of Nanaimo and other community groups this summer .

Quotes

"This event is a big hit for families looking to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer holidays. Join us for some good food, good fun and learn about all the activities and programs the City is offering for summer."

Deborah Beck
Recreation Coordinator
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

Deborah Beck
Recreation Coordinator
City of Nanaimo
250-756-5203

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Event Information

Start time:Wed, Jun 29, 4:30 PM
End time:Wed, Jun 29, 7:30 PM
Location:Departure Bay Centennial Park
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