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2011 St. Alphonsus Festival - join the fun!
There is a lot to do and enjoy at this year's community festival. Sign up for a number of opportunities to help make this year's festival a success!
Ahhh…the sounds and smells of summer! Enjoy them all at the 2011 Saint Alphonsus Liguori Community Festival which will kick off with a Texas
Hold ’Em tournament on the evening of Friday, July 29 and end with a spectacular fireworks display at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.
You won't want to miss it! As the sweet smell of smoked barbecue fills the air and causes your taste buds to tingle with anticipation, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to meet and mingle with friends and neighbors, dance to music and listen to the delightful laughter of frolicking children as they travel from game to game.
Help your parish family to make this year's festival a success by signing up to volunteer or donate toward the live auction.
Look below for information on these festival opportunities:
- Volunteer at this exciting event
- Donate items or services for the live auction
- Register for the "You Can Call Me Al" 5K race/walk
- Register for the Texas Hold'em Tournament
Volunteer for the festival - We’re looking for some hands-on help!
Even as a special event volunteer, there is still plenty of time in the day to enjoy the festival with your family and friends. There are a number of tasks to take part in and enjoy.
Sign up online to volunteer at the festival and/or 5K "You Can Call Me Al" race/walk
(This link will take you to a MySignUp.com page for festival volunteering.)
Sign up to bring/donate items for the festival (e.g. case of water)
(This link will take you to a MySignUp.com page for festival donations.)
Donate items or services to the Live Auction
The festival will feature a live auction on Saturday with an array of items and services to bid on. Do you have an item or special service to offer? Things to consider could be law mowing, hair styling, a piece of art, tickets to a sporting event, a stay at a vacation home or afternoon on a boat. All items need to be collected by Thursday, July 28 and can be dropped off at the parish office (open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Download the submission form below to label any donated items or state the service you wish to have in the auction. For information on arranging the pick-up of an item or if you have any questions, please email Edla at edlahovermale@gmail.com.
Download the auction donation form here (pdf)
Register for the "You Can Call Me AL" 5K Race/Walk - Saturday, July 30, 8 a.m.
Whether you run (or walk) for the competition or for recreation, this event is one the entire family can enjoy. Join us outside as we begin Saturday morning of the community festival with 3.1 miles of excitement. The race begins at 8 a.m. with start and finish points located at the parish. Top finishers will be recognized. Participants will need to arrive early to pick up their race packet. Pre-registration costs are $18 per individual or start at $40 for an entire family of 3 or more ($40 for first three members and an additional $10 per member beyond three).
Learn more and register at www.Tuxbro.com
St. Alphonsus Texas Hold'em Tournament - Friday, July 29, 6 p.m. at Weitzel Hall
Join members of the parish and community as we kick off the festivities for this year's community festival with a Texas Hold'em Tournament. This fun social gathering is a great way to meet and catch up with others. Participants must be at least 18 years old to play and there is a $35 buy-in + (1) re-buy. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the game starts at 6 p.m. Proceeds help support the annual parish festival. Email st.alphonsus.poker@gmail.com to register and play. (charity gaming license #124915)