Free activities offered by Town for Family Day

On February 15^th celebrate Family Day with free swimming, skating, games and activities at Orangeville's third annual Families in motion Day at the Alder Street Recreation Centre.

The Town of Orangeville will offer lane swimming, aquafit, family swim, low impact swimming, sports groups information, summer camp information and registration, free children's games and activities, a library book sale and free walking track. Free public swims, sponsored by Hallmark Toyota, are scheduled from 12-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Free public skating ,sponsored by RBC, will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and there will be a free in motion public skate from 1-3 p.m. Activities are on a first come first served basis and unless otherwise noted, regular program fees apply.

Children can participate in many interactive games and activities such as hula hooping, crafts, and Wii games. Orangeville Police Services will also be in attendance to play Guitar Hero with children.

Monkeynastix will have a free trial from 10-11 a.m. Monkeynastix is a unique, movement education program developed for all children aged one to eight. The program is designed to build self-confidence and a positive self-image through movement, increased strength and flexibility.

February 15^th is also Canadian National Flag Day. It marks the day in 1965 when the red and white maple leaf flag was first raised over Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The 5^th Orangeville Scouts will be at the Alder Street Recreation Centre with a display of Canadian flags as a way to commemorate this national holiday.

Last year's event drew more than 2000 people to the Alder Street Recreation Centre and this year organizers are hoping for an even bigger turnout.

For the complete schedule visit http://www.orangeville.ca/ or pick up an event card at the recreation centres, the libraries and Town Hall. Mayor Rob Adams encourages everyone to participate in Orangeville's in motion activities and celebrate Family Day. "I hope everyone gets out and gets active and enjoys the spirit of the day with all of the activities planned by the Parks and Recreation Department," Mayor Adams says.

• Posted: Monday, February 1, 2010
• From: Parks and Recreation