The third annual Septemberfest will take place at Yellow Creek State Park on Saturday, September 29, 2012. We’re planning races, boating, games, music and more.
Yes, we know it’s a long time until fall, but we’re excited about this event. So we’re marking our calendars now! Why don’t you do it too.
And if you’d like to contribute to this great fundraiser and celebration of the park, join our email list and we’ll invite you to the next meeting.
A Puddle Duck Racer “hatch” is scheduled by the Friends of Yellow Creek for March 2012.
The PDR is an economical, safe, and easy-to-build box boat designed for beginners and families, as well as being suitable for experienced sailors who wish to build XL sails and race. Six Indiana families built them as FOYC projects during 2011 and sailed at Yellow Creek State Park this past summer.
FOYC volunteers will lead a group-build next month. The basic hull can be completed in one day; families then take home the boats for sanding and painting. Cost is approximately $200; only basic carpentry skills are required. Currently 2 slots remain for families who would like to be involved.
FOYC co-chair Ken Sherwood observes “it is a great winter project.” “This year the Friends will also be sponsoring free learn-to-sail sessions for Puddle Duckers.” “So if you have always wanted to learn to sail, this is your chance.”
Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information or to reserve a spot.
Indiana Runners …
Time to put the Second Annual “SeptemberFest” on your calendar. Friends of Yellow Creek is happy to announce this event will take place on Saturday, Sept 24, 2011. You can expect:
New chance to vote for trees. Pennsylvania has the opportunity to gain more dollars in the Odwalla Plant a Tree campaign, which earns free trees for state parks. Several states that produce the Welcome Maps are eligible for a special pot of money, and Pennsylvania is one of those special states. Vote at:www.odwalla.com/plantatree.