It’s all about squirt guns and smiles at the Edmarc Picnic.
A tradition our club has been a part of for over 25 years. At the event club members grill up some delicious family picnic fair of burgers and hotdogs, and everyone brings a side dish and dessert to share. These good eats are, so to speak, only the tip of the iceberg; clowns and face painters, also provided by the club, work some special magic. Kids are transformed into butterflies, Spiderman, the Hulk and many other favorites.
And if that isn’t enough , a Dalmatian bounce house is available for children of all ages to bounce in till their hearts’ delight. We often are even able to get a special visit from Santa himself who arrives with sacks of toys he especially wanted to deliver personally to the Edmarc kids. And, to keep the rhythm on a lively vibe, live music is provided by local artists.
Just when we think that we could possibly have any more fun, the American Cruisers arrive in “Cruiser” style to give rides to kids and parents alike. Many take a ride around the parking lot on the back of those big motorcycles. Smiles, laughter and the occasional scream can be heard all around!
Because the event is usually in the summer it can be hot so to beat the heat, big kids and little kids have been known to take on a friendly battle with squirt guns. Our club has been hosting this picnic for the children and families of Edmarc for 25 years. And all of our efforts are because we want to give the Edmarc kids and families a memorable event filled with fun, adventure and a very happy time for all.
What a great presentation, and so relevant for Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, this week! Thank you Mel Price is Principal and co-founder of Work Program Architects and Chuck McPhillips is Founder and Chairman of Next Step to Success.
The Norfolk-based “Next Step to Success” program revealed that they would be purchasing the former DePaul Hospital property that sits off Kingsley Lane in the Riverpoint area of the city and turning it into the “St. Vincent de Paul House.”
“The Hospital of St. Vincent dePaul,” was the name when the first medical facility opened up on the site in 1856.
The new development will include “learning houses,” a gymnasium, a dining hall, gardens and a regulation-size soccer field, all to serve 300 students as part of Next Step’s afterschool and summer “experiential learning” programs, according to a release. Program leadership said they hope to have the campus up and running in two years as their goal is lofty: cut the poverty rate in Norfolk by one-half within a generation.
Thank you Bob Rose for the content above from our club newsletter.
Our meeting this week will be another great one! Be sure to register Kiwanians and think about a guest you can bring along.
We enjoyed having guest speakers Brenda Garrett (left) and Shelly Averett (right) with Horizons for our last meeting in March. Brenda has been a long-standing leader in Kiwanis! Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on Horizons iniatitives! #norfolkva#givingback#kiwanis... See MoreSee Less
24th Street, 24th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
Annual fundraiser for Virginia Beach Education Foundation.
The club has already contributed and received 10 tickets to the event.
Contact Neil Rose if interested.
(Precise location: 24th. and Atlantic)
Edmarc Picnic
Smiles on the Children…Fun for the Families
It’s all about squirt guns and smiles at the Edmarc Picnic.
A tradition our club has been a part of for over 25 years. At the event club members grill up some delicious family picnic fair of burgers and hotdogs, and everyone brings a side dish and dessert to share. These good eats are, so to speak, only the tip of the iceberg; clowns and face painters, also provided by the club, work some special magic. Kids are transformed into butterflies, Spiderman, the Hulk and many other favorites.
And if that isn’t enough , a Dalmatian bounce house is available for children of all ages to bounce in till their hearts’ delight. We often are even able to get a special visit from Santa himself who arrives with sacks of toys he especially wanted to deliver personally to the Edmarc kids. And, to keep the rhythm on a lively vibe, live music is provided by local artists.
Just when we think that we could possibly have any more fun, the American Cruisers arrive in “Cruiser” style to give rides to kids and parents alike. Many take a ride around the parking lot on the back of those big motorcycles. Smiles, laughter and the occasional scream can be heard all around!
Because the event is usually in the summer it can be hot so to beat the heat, big kids and little kids have been known to take on a friendly battle with squirt guns. Our club has been hosting this picnic for the children and families of Edmarc for 25 years. And all of our efforts are because we want to give the Edmarc kids and families a memorable event filled with fun, adventure and a very happy time for all.
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What a great presentation, and so relevant for Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, this week! Thank you Mel Price is Principal and co-founder of Work Program Architects and Chuck McPhillips is Founder and
Chairman of Next Step to Success.
The Norfolk-based “Next Step to Success” program revealed that they would be purchasing the former
DePaul Hospital property that sits off Kingsley Lane in the Riverpoint area of the city and turning it into
the “St. Vincent de Paul House.”
“The Hospital of St. Vincent dePaul,” was the name when the first medical facility opened up on the site in
1856.
The new development will include “learning houses,” a gymnasium, a dining hall, gardens and a regulation-size soccer field, all to serve 300 students as part of Next Step’s afterschool and summer “experiential learning” programs, according to a release. Program leadership said they hope to have the campus up and running in two years as their goal is lofty:
cut the poverty rate in Norfolk by one-half within a generation.
Thank you Bob Rose for the content above from our club newsletter.
Our meeting this week will be another great one! Be sure to register Kiwanians and think about a guest you can bring along.
#givingback #kiwanisinternational #norfolkva ... See MoreSee Less
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We enjoyed having guest speakers Brenda Garrett (left) and Shelly Averett (right) with Horizons for our last meeting in March. Brenda has been a long-standing leader in Kiwanis! Thank you for keeping us up-to-date on Horizons iniatitives! #norfolkva #givingback #kiwanis ... See MoreSee Less
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