Family Fun Day: Children and parents fill the Activity Center to raise funds

Kids play putt-putt golf.

For 38 years Family Fun Day has provided an opportunity for children and their parents to bond.      

This year’s annual Family Fun Day kicked off on Feb. 28 in the Activities Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents, children and staff all played a major role in the event.

The event featured activities for children and parents to embrace their imagination. The fun included a photo booth, putt-putt golf, face painting, target toss, karate, obstacle course, bounce house, fishing, Dr. Seuss games, and a reading area, transforming the gym into a playground.

Safe Haven Humane Society offered children a chance to meet Bailey and Fozzy the dogs, and a chance to color a critter. There was a used toy and books sale. Children also purchased playdough and silly putty from the Philomath Parent Cooperative Preschool.

Along with the activities, Mid-Valley Doula Network provided a family rest area for feeding and changing.

The event raised approximately $6,000. All money raised was from donations, ticket sales and concessions. All proceeds go the Parenting Education Grant Fund, allowing families to attend classes regardless of their financial situation.

Anyone who purchased over $20 in tickets received an Oil Can Henry's VIP pass, generously donated for 50 percent off their full service oil change or any other maintenance service.

Sponsors were G2 Fun Zone, Denise and Paul Strombeck and Good Samaritan Preschool. Food sponsors were Costco, Scio Thriftway and Fred Meyers. Volunteers were Kohls Associates in Action and LBCC Parenting Education faculty, class participants, families, and friends.

For $1 guests could purchase a ticket for a chance to win a variety of prizes ranging from handmade jackets, monthly flower delivery from Raindrop Flower Farm, OSU men’s sweatshirts and t-shirts, a free yoga session from Tiny Buddha Belly, and a marine discovery tour for two in Newport.