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AUGUST 4, 2017 THE FRIDAY FLYER A-3
Cardboard Boat Challenge offers cash prize for winners
The Cardboard Boat Challenge is a Canyon Lake tradition. This event is entertaining for participants and spectators alike as boats made from cardboard and duct tape race on the lake for cash prizes.
Back in the 80s, the Cardboard Boat Challenge was referred to as the Milk Carton Boat Race. In past years, the race was sponsored by the POA and held at Sunset Beach on Fiesta Day. Two years ago, the POA canceled the race due to lack of volunteers. When the Woman’s Club got word of this, they offered to take it over and host the event during its annual Mermaid Festival.
This year’s Cardboard Boat Challenge will take
place on Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Indian Beach. All ages are welcome to enter.
The first place winner (16 years of age and older) will be awarded $100. The first place winner in the youth category (15 years of age and younger) will be awarded $75. There are also $50 cash prizes for Judge’s Choice and Best Dressed Vessel.
The application forms and rules are available at the POA office. The $10 entry fee will be waived for those who turn in their application by August 22. Participants under the age of 18 must have parental consent to participate.
Only duct tape and cardboard may be used to construct boats. Boats may only be propelled by utilizing arms, hands paddles or oars. Legs and f eet must be contained inside the boat at all times. If you haven’t come up with any ideas for a boat design yet, or you’re unsure about how to construct your boat, there are some informative tutorials available on YouTube.
The Cardboard Boat Race is only the first in a lineup of activities planned for the Mermaid festival. Woman’s Club Mermaid Festival Chair Lyne Hall said the event will feature vendors, food, contests, a kids zone and more.
Fine Arts Guild to host free concert for community...
Here is Hot August Night at a glance
•4 to 8 p.m. – Vendor booths, bounce house, snack bar, games, beer and wine sales, etc.
•4 to 4:30 p.m. – Appearance by Storm Stadium Mascot “Thunder."
•4:30 to 7 p.m. – Performance by rock and country oldies band “Moon Shot.”
•8 to 9:30 p.m. – “Little Lies Band” Fleetwood Mac tribute concert.
•Parking lot – Lot is restricted to golf carts and boat trailers (limited number of handicapped spaces).
•Auxiliary parking – Parking in neighborhood streets and auxiliary lot at the end of Village Way.
•Shuttle service – Available continuously from 4 to 10 p.m.
•Concert seating – Grass “amphitheater” area with beach towel or low profile beach chair.
•Special assistance seating – Wristband required. Register between 4 and 8 p.m. near snack bar.
•Benefactor seating – Wristband and reservation required. Register near snack bar.
•Boats – Boats may anchor and tie up behind stage area designated by Marine Patrol.
•Access – Amphitheater will be available after 2 p.m. for guests to begin setting up space.
•Notice – Standard profile “camping” chairs, umbrellas and canopies are not allowed.
•Additional information – Visit canyonlakeguild.com.
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selling merchandise, wine and beer. Jr. Women’s Club President Alissa Rackstraw said, “We’re thrilled to help our wonderful community close out the summer with fun, laughter and music.”
Food and beverages will be for sale at the park’s snack bar, operated by members from the Family Matters Club, featuring hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and pizza. Snacks will include nachos, popcorn, cotton candy and soft drinks. “We’re proud to help sponsor this community event and hope to see everyone out there,” said Shawna Bowen, Founder of the Family Matters Club.
Due to the large attendance expected, parking in the adjacent Holiday Harbor Park parking lot will be restricted to golf carts and boat trailers, and a very limited number of handipcapped parking spaces available.
Early arrival is encouraged as parking will be on local streets and in the auxiliary parking lot at the end
of Village Way on Loch Lomand Dr. Shuttles will be operating continuously throughout the evening starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m.
With the large concert audience, umbrellas, canopies and blankets will not be allowed on the grass amphitheater
area. Each person may bring a beach towel or low profile beach chair for seating in this area. To optimize viewing for all, standard profile chairs will not be allowed.
Special seating will be available to the Fine Arts Guild patrons and sponsors, as
well as those needing special assistance. A wristband will be required for seating in these sections. Registration for special assistance seating (and a guest) will be from 4 to 8 p.m. near the snack bar. For more information, visit canyonlakeguild.com.
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